9 Reasons why Team Naturals Don’t Get Results!

[@IamCynDoll]

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[@unbotheredmovement]

Nah! The purpose of the movement was to embrace our natural hair. Not to go natural and still make it look European. That's where most went wrong. I'm 4c and yes I need more moisture than most so.... Your video is doing just what you said everyone else is doing. That is...looking for a way to generate views, likes, and money. JS

[@nitafarrlow]

I wish that I could “like” this video 100x because you spoke nothing but TRUTH. I got sucked into the whole DIY this,DIY that kick and spent a ton of money buying ish that did absolutely nothing for my hair and following the so-called “natural hair rules. My hair actually started thriving and growing like crazy when I stopped following all the natural hair gurus and falling for the next best, latest-n-greatest hype. This was a great video & tyfs the truth!

[@IamCynDoll]

Thanks for hearing me. I’m so glad you were able to think for yourself.

[@marleyhill34]

I'm sorry that you got sucked in. I've learnt before KZbin that you have to learn what works best for you in every aspect of your life. Not just hair. I hope you are content with your hair now and find it easier and simpler.

[@crystaljackson7013]

It’s so funny the sideways looks I get as a *professional* for not like the hair typing chart-like it invalidates my credentials. I tell my customers, I categorize hair by your hair density, texture(diameter,) porosity, and curl pattern. But you know treating my customers as individuals with individual needs means I must not know anything about hair. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@IamCynDoll]

SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK! Great cosmetologist are out here, they are unseen because they dont fit in with the fads! ❤️❤️ Your coming back in style sis, don’t stop!👏🏾👏🏾

[@nikkihunter137]

YESSSS

[@marleyhill34]

The hair chart is just a guide. Everyone had different hair for different reasons. Not to mention the scalp!! Furthermore, there are people like me who have different types all over my head: tighter at the crown and looser on my sides and nape. and different levels of growth. the side grows fastest, the crown grows slowest, front and back nape in between growth levels. It is not one size fits all. I'm not even a professional but I've learned that about my hair and my family's hair. My aunt has thick coarse fast growing hair but you can't put that super relaxer on her because she has a super sensitive scalp to the point that she can't even have box braids. It's too painful for her.

[@thinkingbiblicallywithjexx6564]

I'll be honest I never understood co washing. I tried it once and my hair felt so greasy 🤮.

[@no.6377]

It was the grossest thing. I tried it twice in 2013 and went back to shampoo my hair thoroughly each time.

[@denisehicks-mial1540]

Love the video. I changed my whole routine over a year ago when I found your channel. My wash day is simple and I have no scalp issues. You said in another video keep it simple. Hair should be fun and manageable not a job. You produce great videos.

[@IamCynDoll]

Yes! Now your in control. Your hair care is easy as long as you don’t make it hard!

[@Sya363]

Makes sense. My hair broke off because I was soooooo confused. Insecurities mentioned in cyn video... Master mind

[@IamCynDoll]

@@Sya363 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@msmini1585]

@@IamCynDoll Amen to that!! 🙏🏾

[@andreadevonshire7092]

I just love how passionate and educational your videos are.

[@IamCynDoll]

I just love you for watching and engaging! Thank you!

[@sheilaw1983]

The dentist analogy took me all the way out.🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It's easy to understand and makes so much sense.

[@IamCynDoll]

❤️🤣🤣Thanks for watching, I’m just saying gurl! 🤣❤️

[@skrlreels2060]

This is long : I’ve definitely been suckered into doing plenty of the hair hack trends on KZbin. I started noticing, though, that the people that I watched were changing up their routines and cutting their hair or just going back to relaxers. One girl talked about getting alopecia and two others said they got some type of hair fungus. Watching natural hair tips was totally confusing on KZbin. A few months ago I said I was going to do a bunch of DIY treatments and do my own thing. I have a box full of Ayurvedic herbs and carrier oils for proof. I admit I wasn’t going to use any of those treatments properly. I was planning on slathering all those products on my scalp and hair for days on end, Green House Effect Baggy method and have wet soggy hair all day and night, finger de-tangle, deep condition my hair to death. I was going to go on another level of all of that because I thought that would be healthy for my hair and scalp. One day I researched taking care of my scalp and how to take care of my ends. I stumbled onto hair science videos and then came upon one of your videos Cyn. I was about to overdose and you was like, “what is you doing, gurl” 🤣🤣🤣. My hair is long but it’s very hot and dry where I am now. I’ve noticed a change in my hair since I’ve been in this climate, not for good. Come to find out I was causing all of the set backs trying to get my hair back to flourish mode. I have a friend who is a licensed cosmetologist and I saw where she is apart of a group, I forget the name, but basically it’s a group that promotes if you are going to give advice to people be licensed to talk about it correctly and offer professional services instead of leading people astray. It’s been going on for at least 2 years. I want to apologize to all licensed cosmetologists for all of us confused chicks out there who didn’t have a clue but thought we knew something. Keep educating Cyn… and hopefully more licensed professionals will step up and speak up. Keep going. We need this.

[@IamCynDoll]

Thanks for your transparency and the apology! That was so major, it’s so needed! Thank you!

[@marleyhill34]

I keep a stylist and a trichologist to see regularly to keep me on track so I do not get sucked into the KZbin trends!! It's easier for me because I remember what life was like before the internet and mobile cell phones. but I know people of my generation Xennials who still get sucked into this "social media is gospel" brainwashing.

[@2023Mermaid]

The rice water craze was something else.

[@hrhsophiathefirst4060]

The first time I heard about the hair typing chart I said that is ridiculous and sounds like something I would have done back in the day when I worked in PR. Like you said when you separate you get a chance to have multiple customers. I did consider the co-washing for a second but then my chemistry major ex-husband's voice came into my head and said "don't look at the front of the product look at the back." He was wrong on a lot but not on that.

[@IamCynDoll]

Yes!!! Omg I need to like this 100 times!

[@marleyhill34]

When i first went natural, There wasn't so much precedent on youtube so I read a book. That book was the curly girl handbook in 2009. For cleaning your hair or scalp, Lorraine Massey gives you two options, a conditioner or a Sulfate free botanical cleanser. Option 1 never worked for me So I always used a sulfate-free shampoo. No-where in her book does she say never use shampoo with surfactants. If I buy a co-wash now, I turn it around and make sure that it has surfactants in it! I saw the hair chart as a helpful guide and they never sold products on it originally. Now it's ballooned into every product has a hair type ( curl pattern type mainly) on it. I only use curl pattern for styling options but when actually dealing with hair care, I look at how dry or moisturised my hair feels, How strong or weak it feels, hair porosity, hair density and strand thickness. You can't tell that from a chart.

[@chezamoonangelaiemma497]

Wow you look popping 😍 love your videos as always 💕 the natural trap I fell into back in 2019 was the rice water challenge and how I regret it badly. I loss so much hair in my hairline I was embarrassed to go out in the world 🥺 now I recovered and just stick with my OG routine and I am happy 😊 I should listened to you. By the by, my poor mom also listened to me and she suffered too but we are both good now 🤗💕 happy early birthday 🎉

[@IamCynDoll]

Thanks love! We all make mistakes, learn from them and spread the word! You got this!

[@marleyhill34]

Omg so sorry about that business with the rice water. I have never done a social media challenge in my life but I'm an Xennial and I remember life before the internet and constantly logged on "devices".

[@gigibrown_wright]

I just started watching your videos over the last week and it has truly been an eye opening experience because everything you say I have seen with my own eyes in myself and others. The most detrimental natural hair band wagon I jumped on was the whole no heat, curly cut/ delayed trims bandwagon. This caused me years of set backs. When I started to stretch my hair with heat it flourished. I never really got into the cowash thing thanks to a loctitian by the name of Damian Walter I happened upon some years ago. He was adamant about clarifying the hair and if an oil was used it better be a light, loose oil. I will add that I have suffered from an itchy, flaky scalp and had a habit of applying oil to my scalp. I definitely will stop doing this to see how it affects my scalp health. Lastly, I will say they may favorite natural hair KZbinrs have suffered one set back after another and most ended up at the salon getting a hair cut. Thanks for all you do.

[@IamCynDoll]

Thank you for nothing my intentions. Keep learning!❤️

[@VonnieLovesBeauty]

I loved this videoo! One thing I'm proud about is not being a person that's so interested in trends. So I never followed any of the things the natural hair community did. I do what works for me n stick to it no matter the hate lol. I literally had my first blowout this week n my hair reverted right away while other people blowout lasts for days. Some people will forever have to start their hair journey over bc they continue to listen to others instead of their hair.

[@IamCynDoll]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Thanks so much for watching and sharing.

[@MmeFlair]

Preach, Cyn! When I was in hair school, I asked my teacher about SLS free shampoo, she said it's bandwagon marketing. Opened my eyes to all the bs. Bandwagons change & fade. Cognitive dissonance kept me stuck in the "tore up head" state. School taught me better & I was still trying to do what I been doing all my life. smh even tho I KNEW BETTER. I had to admit, I HATED MY HAIR! Why??? I didn't know what to do with it cuz it was fine, overly curly/kinky, high porosity, & bleach/color damage. I decided to loc my hair a lil while after hair school. BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION EVER: Cuz I loc'd my hair I wouldn't have those problems. 😭 Even in locs, hair & scalp composition make up MATTERS! Back to basics, I went. I often wonder if I knew what I know now how healthy & long my hair would be! Can't cry over spilled milk... I have accepted my calling. Helping those where I was. Sometimes, admitting we don't like something about ourselves is hard ESPECIALLY when you're doing NOTHING to change it or make it better.

[@IamCynDoll]

Yes! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🚨🚨

[@Merrybandoruffians]

The hair type system is some BS. When I was learning to take care of my hair, people around me would tell me that my hair was “nappy” and “resistant” so I started followed these 4C “tutorials” and slathering my hair with all kinds of products. Later, a stylist pointed out that most of those KZbin gurus have thick, coarse hair, and while I also have a tight curl pattern, my hair is fine and fluffy. It doesn’t need a lot of product, it doesn’t need a lot of manipulation and the reason my scalp is irritated and my face is broken out is because I’ve been covering my fluffy soft hair with a bunch of stuff that’s WAY too heavy. She also pointed out fine hair gets build up fast and that I was destroying my hair following these dummies online who told me I needed to not use shampoo and only wash my hair every two months. Anyways, now I literally use like 5 products on my hair: a shampoo, a conditioner, a leave in, a moisturizer and a little bit of sweet almond oil. I’m still working on trying to find a routine that works for my schedule and a good stylist that can work with me, but my hair is a MILLION times better than it’s ever since I was a kid 🙌🏾 Edit: my goals are to figure out how to get a routine that works for my schedule. I don’t care about length anymore, I’m over it. I just want hair that’s healthy and doesn’t take 16 hours to do. I’m a busy professional. I don’t have time for a wash *day*. If I could get it down to like a wash *hour* or two, It would change my life (no cap)

[@marleyhill34]

My wash day is an hour. I have natural hair, not for some bandwagon but because I do not like my relaxed hair and I do not like going to the salon to get my hair relaxed. I have ultra-fine hair also.

[@IamCynDoll]

Listen, your story is why I do what I do. You all have been guided in the worse way and they people who took you there are leaving you all to figure it out on your own. I’m so happy you listened to a professional to get back on track. Stay tuned I have a new series coming just for you!

[@bookaholicSimi]

Oh, this is so relatable. Having tight coils and kinks does not mean having coarse hair. I have fine, low-density hair with super tight coils and cannot handle all that product, or shampooing infrequently!

[@IamCynDoll]

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[@kinkyhairchemistry]

Those microscopic holes are called surface pitting. They are formed during the development of pre-emergent hair and cannot be fundamentally repaired with cosmetics. There’s a way to prevent this from happening.

[@IamCynDoll]

Oh how I love fellow scientist! Teach the people!

[@mrs.cherry550]

I always wonder about the division of the hair products based on race, thanks for confirming this Cyn💯

[@IamCynDoll]

No problem sis, your suspicions were right!

[@evelynparham]

Ms. Cyn Doll, you are speaking nothing, but the truth!! 🙌🏾💯

[@IamCynDoll]

❤️❤️❤️

[@traciewarren1070]

I’ve never been a huge hair person, liked what I liked, and never got into the hair wars with the natural communities. Inside I always thought it was another way to divide folks plus the judging. My hair is healthy because I’ve always went to a professional stylist to maintain my hair. I never minded the cost plus I only want to maintain my hair. I’m NOT spending hours doing my hair, too much! It was like folks had to commit to this weekly hair ache just to be part of the natural community. I realized they had went too far when they went beyond the hair typing nonsense to trying to further divide the community by referring to folks like me as straight natural like it was something to be ashamed🙄 or didn’t have the intestinal fortitude to handle the workload of hair care. I thought the biggest difference in the hair community was relaxed and unrelaxed. That’s simple. This just created more division, you hit the nail on the head, division and separation! WE are a community by ourselves regardless of our hair!! The co-wash trend was ridiculous! Hair needs to be washed, not wet and conditioned. I tried it once and it made my hair feel dirty and it wasn’t bouncy. One time was enough for me. Thank you for the knowledge drop❤

[@IamCynDoll]

Yes your observation is everything. This are only a problem when you can see them. When you can see you can make educated decisions based on facts not emotion.

[@joynosa5810]

How can I like and shahre this video multiple times?? Cyn Doll spoke nothing but the truth.✨✨✨❤️❤️❤️

[@IamCynDoll]

Thanks so much for hearing me Joy! I appreciate you!

[@trawlins396]

When the whole natural look first jumped off I said "it's a trend. Watch. It will be gone in a few years". People argued with me saying it wasnt a trend but an "awakening". I just said "uh huh".

[@IamCynDoll]

Yeah, Uh huh! Lol now here we go, trend ending…

[@IamCynDoll]

@@marleyhill34 omg you commented on every comment.

[@marleyhill34]

@@IamCynDoll 🙈🙈🙈🙈 I'm on a roll.

[@tonie48]

I’ve never used sulfate free shampoo, you stay speaking facts

[@IamCynDoll]

Gurl!👏🏾👏🏾

[@marleyhill34]

I rotate between sulfate-free and clarifying sulfate. Non-black races use sulfate-free products too. You use it according to what your hair needs on that particular wash day.

[@tonie48]

@@marleyhill34 you know not all sulfate shampoos are the same? Or even have the same strength? Plus I’ve been natural since 2013 and those types of products didn’t exist yet at that time

[@marleyhill34]

@@tonie48 I've been using sulfate free shampoos since 2009 but as I said I rotate between them and other cleansers. They were smaller obscure brands and organic brands. Aubrey Organics and CURLS were two notable ones.

[@IamCynDoll]

@@marleyhill34 non black races use it because they barely put products on the hairshaft so it’s no biggie. If you use more than 2 products styling, if you use products after wash day, if you used oil and butters sulfate free shampoo will not remove it from inside and around the cuticle. I don’t care how much you like it, it will NOT remove product buildup deep in the cuticle.

[@joycelyntaylor3136]

You've been telling this TRUTH for years. I heard you, but I was already aware. I'm a stylist......so I decided to make my clients aware and wait this situation out. Hopefully more ppl are becoming aware. There will be a new trend. Black women spend billions per year on hair care products.

[@IamCynDoll]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@melissabaguidy4226]

I am relaxed, but I love watching your video. My short term is to recover from Telegon Effluvium. I almost cut my hair off. I believe that I am at the tail end of it. My shedding has dramatically decreased. My long term, is to have healthy, waist length, thick hair.

[@IamCynDoll]

You got this and thank you so much for sharing. Stay in peace and eat as many greens as you can. Let me know if you have any video request!

[@trinity72gp]

🇬🇧🙋🏾‍♀️For me it was putting oil on my scalp whilst wearing crochet braids. No doubt my folicles were blocked, although I did remove the crochet and wash every fortnight. 7 day challenge fixed all that. I never put oil on my scalp now. Wash day is much quicker, 2 hours to wash and blow dry. My hair doesn't tangle after washing and I have much less shedding. I have a routine that works and I'm sticking with it 😁 I'm a year into my hair routine after the challenge. Cyn putting us on game people, LISTEN, learn and take action💜❤️💜

[@IamCynDoll]

I love you to life! I’m so happy you took control of your hair growth cycle! Thanks for trusting me!

[@evelynparham]

I tried using apple cider vinegar and baking soda as well as clay washes; a decade ago. 😬 I knew better, but I tried it anyway. My hair was dry and breaking off like nobody's business. Never again!! I even tried fenugreek water, which I made and my hair couldn't take that. I'm done with experimenting. These days, I don't do anything the natural hair community says, heck, I don't even have the desire to try the new products marketed to natural hair. I use what I like and do what makes sense as well as keep up with my haircuts from the hairdresser. Good word, Cyn Doll!!👍🏽🥰

[@Sya363]

Amen...I learned the hard way too......no more experimenting...nope

[@IamCynDoll]

Yes, so many women fell into those traps. It’s been going on for over 10 years! It will take time but I’m glad it’s ending.

[@IamCynDoll]

@@Sya363 Yes, you are not a test dummy.

[@IamCynDoll]

@Shayf F ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️You can fix it, don’t worry.

[@marleyhill34]

My trichologists ended my DIY attempts in 2019. I have a sensitive scalp now so no more DIYs for me.

[@Sya363]

Keep sharing Missy......we need this ✔️ up.....beautiful!! Can't complain with what you're saying. Crystal Clear

[@IamCynDoll]

Thanks for hearing me!

[@Sya363]

@@IamCynDoll welcome

[@TupacsWife...]

I'm not even black but I have curly hair which I believe to be damaged from too much permanent hair dye (I have greys) and basically not really taking care of it (rarely deep conditioning). I have to say EXCELLENT video!! I've been binging on curly hair videos as I'd like to get my hair in better condition as I know my hair curls much better than it is currently and.... I feel so confused with protein vs moisture balance, products (I have also spent a lot on products) etc etc etc and I feel quite drained with it all. I don't subscribe to anyone easily but this is the first video of yours I have ever watched and I'm subscribing!!!

[@IamCynDoll]

Welcome to the family. It’s not as hard as everyone makes it. Video on moisture n protein balance coming soon.

[@TupacsWife...]

@@IamCynDoll thank you! And thank you for sharing your knowledge, I have been watching you all day 😂🙈 I look forward to the protein vs moisture balance vid. I'm still so confused and can't seem to figure out my hair porosity I'm just assuming its high because of so much hair dye 🤷🏻‍♀️... so glad I discovered you! ❤️ from London (UK)

[@mzlauren20]

I tell you what, I tried the sulfate free method for a short time and found out quickly it wasn’t for me. I could tell a big difference in my hair using sulfate free shampoo. It actually taught me to shampoo with sulfate more often and my hair thrived. My issue was just not washing my hair enough. That old myth that black people don’t need to wash their hair often. Just my experience!

[@IamCynDoll]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@marleyhill34]

My trichologists use a gentle sulfate in their shampoo. I rotate between sulfate, non-sulfate and co-wash. However, I know the reasons why I'm using it. If I'm swimming daily, I co-wash I'm not going to use a clarifying sulfate shampoo daily. That is too much for my ultra-dry hair. I also get better results from deep conditioners than I do for rinse-out conditioners. How ever I use a rinse out if I'm swimming every day.

[@IamCynDoll]

@@marleyhill34 hi, please stop leaving these comments. Please, it’s all wrong.

[@marleyhill34]

@@IamCynDoll ok, Mrs. Cyn. I'm just saying what I do and what my professionals have told me to do. Everyone else has to find their own professionals.

[@IamCynDoll]

@@marleyhill34 Your professionals are teaching you the wrong way sorry. You can follow them if you want but don’t spread it here love. I appreciate you for watching. They have you using their products. It’s not science it’s sales, stop spraying your hair everyday.

[@joanneclegg939]

Preach!!! We needed to hear that.

[@somemorre]

You talkin right Cyn. I went to cosmetology school and still got sucked in, so I understand exactly what you're talking about. Had to clean shave off all my hair because of hair shaft holes. Smh, now I'm mad I have to throw away hundreds of dollars of all sort of concoctions and herbs. Thanks for sticking with the message.

[@IamCynDoll]

Thanks so much for your honesty!❤️❤️❤️

[@titanium114]

I’m taking accountability for going to a stylist for years who only wanted to trim my hair once a year. She said if I didn’t put heat on it I wouldn’t need any trims except for once a year. I finally stopped going to her last year and now I’m getting my hair back on track

[@youjustgotburned3980]

Some trims are just too much

[@IamCynDoll]

@@youjustgotburned3980 if you go to someone who doesn’t know what their doing.

[@IamCynDoll]

Yes, all professionals are not good. Take your time and find a good one.

[@msmini1585]

Excellent video Cyn. I have to raise my hand, because I'm guilty of falling for the okie doke. I've literally spent thousands on natural hair care products. And a good number of them were crap. I call them "Hope In A bottle". And I'm like girl, I know my hair is going to look fabulous after I use this new shampoo, conditioner or what ever. And these companies are laughing their asses off, all the way to the bank with our hard earned money. I'm going in my basement this weekend, and I'm going to sought through all these products. I'm throwing out all the ones I don't use anymore, and keep the ones that actually work. It's going to be a helluva long time before I hand over anymore of my cash to purchase hair products. The hair problem I'm working on is thinning in the crown area. I think the cause is hormonal, because I'm in menopause.

[@IamCynDoll]

Now that you know you can make your decisions accordingly. You got this.

[@ThePookie25]

If u use sulfate-free shampoo. You also have to be -cone free and use a clarifier shampoo once a month.

[@amoryll36]

🇬🇧🙋🏾‍♀️Wow 👩🏾‍🎓 It all makes perfect sense. I see it, your explanation connected all of the dots! They're all cutting their hair off playing in their hair. Still using products based on how it feels on their hair. Knowledge is power, if you know better you do better smh. Keep doing this for those who want to turn things around Cyn 😍👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾💜❤️💜

[@IamCynDoll]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️When you know the truth the ball is back in your court. We need to be intentional.❤️❤️

[@brandyburke5325]

Accountability is a hell of a word, and yet an even harder action to practice. Real talk, I did a LOT of the methods in the natural hair movement. Rice water was the WORSE. But even after I stopped all those gimmicks there were moments I noticed hair growth, and periods of extreme hair loss. I am starting to realize the issue was me. Whether I do these gimmicks, stay away from heat, etc I can’t expect healthy hair/scalp let alone growth if I refuse to drink plenty of water and don’t want to improve my own diet and exercise. Can’t complain about raggedy ends if I don’t trim my hair like “never” and drink too much alcohol and stress out. I tend to always notice healthier hair/growth when I do trims, improve my diet, manage my stress, and cut back on hair products. At the end of the day, you can kick all the knowledge, but it won’t amount to anything if I don’t stop my own lazy habits and routines. As a new subscriber, I appreciate you, your honesty, and expertise. You are 💯 the truth!!! Looks like I need to revisit the habits that were working and take effin accountability. Long road ahead but we’ll worth it for overall better health from head to toe!

[@IamCynDoll]

Thanks so much for sharing! You made my night. This is all I want, if we can be honest with ourselves in private we’re unstoppable. Please let me know if you have any request. I got you. ❤️❤️👏🏾👏🏾

[@joi5360]

Cyn Gurl. I love you girl. I love this video. I was getting so tired of the natural hair videos because honestly they did not know anything about doing hair. All of these products going in their at once and I'm like do it take all of that for a hairstyle? And what really made me stop watching them was when they started using the just for me perms on their hair and their hair started looking like hay because they did not know what the hell they were doing!!!

[@IamCynDoll]

Thanks for using your own mind. Thanks so much for watching!

[@shalawndudley2094]

I must admit I jumped on the no sulfate train, but I never co washed. Something inside me said that was dumb. However, my hair has grown 5 inches since January and is Mid back length, so I'm doing something right. And I agree with the marketing tactics of these companies taking advantage of us. But I guess all marketers do that with ANY product. Good video 👍 The guy who invented the hair typing system said he did it for his own personal usage, the natural hair community just ran with it and ultimately caused division.

[@IamCynDoll]

Yes link in the description box. I made a video all about him and the chart.❤️

[@shalawndudley2094]

@@IamCynDoll I'll check it out..

[@charlie4006]

That's why I don't follow these trends. They're turning people into PRODUCT JUNKIES. Got people buying and trying all types of products and concoctions. Yet you never see any results, improvement, or progress in your hair. If anything your hair gets worse. Just keep your hair regimen simple and be consistent

[@IamCynDoll]

Yes!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🚨🚨

[@marleyhill34]

The whole point of me going natural was so I didn't feel like I had to have whole product lines!! I used to have the whole Motions or Keracare product lines with my relaxed hair back in the early 00s. Confirmation for me was when I travelled to a remote reserve in Madagascar with only a backpack and the locals were able to just do my hair with some coconut oil. I like and need my life to be simple. Not sitting in the salon for 5 hours or doing my own natural hair at home for 5 hours.

[@tredd234]

Ok, you have my attention. My issue is wash day, which takes about 10 hours, because I've primarily relied on wash and go's, but they leave my hair a tangled mess after a few days(they don't work for my hair), so I've been doing two strand twist, and it literally takes all day and into the night. I've seriously thought about relaxing again. Also, I've been relaxer free for two and a half years. By the way, I knew hair typing was BS. My hair goal is to have healthy hair, and I know the length will come. A couple months ago, I purged so many of the content creators I followed because I realized, they're just regular people who have become adept at doing their OWN hair. I need help with learning how to properly moisturize, seal, and ways to create styles that are beneficial to my hair, and also how to minimize the knots and tangles. My hair also tends to be on the dry side. Thank you for your video. I subscribed after watching, because you made so much sense, and I look forward to your next videos. Sorry for such a long post.

[@IamCynDoll]

Video coming soon but remember you don’t seal your hairshaft. Nothing should take 10 hours. Your doing something wrong.

[@tredd234]

@@IamCynDoll thank you so much for your reply. How do I lock-in/retain the moisture so my hair doesn't dry out? It looks like you've given me a starting point, and I will take responsibility for my hair journey to reach my hair goals. I look forward to learning how best to do that. Thanks again!!!

[@marleyhill34]

@@tredd234 I literally put leave-in conditioner in my hair every day. Now this was recommended to me by my trichologists. I'm not saying that you should do this. I'm saying you have to learn your own hair and scalp type and not follow all of these "so-called rules" Also my trichologist has me putting my hair in 2 or 3 french braids and calling it a day. Literally, take 5-10 minutes daily and stops my hair from drying out completely and keeps it stretched to minimise tangles. I also detangle my hair weekly with detangler not water and conditioner in the shower. Cyn has videos on detangling natural hair. If my trichologists and my stylist can do my hair in an hour, I don't see why I should take 10 hours to do my hair.

[@tredd234]

@@marleyhill34 thank you so much! I really appreciate your reply. I have homework this weekend. Have a great day!

[@marleyhill34]

@@tredd234 thanks. Definitely do your own research and pay attention to what your scalp and hair are doing. A good example I go to an Aveda Salon. They use salon quality "non-ethnic" divided products. They used a shampoo on my scalp that immediately made it burn and itch. I told my stylist and he switched to a different shampoo. Sometimes what everyone else uses, you own physiology cannot tolerate. I can't put suncream/lotion around my eyes and lips so I use a stick form of SPF for those more sensitive areas. Some people are sensitive to the fragrance in products so even though their hair and scalp like it, it gives them a migraine. My trichologists made hypoallergenic products with no fragrance for this reason. They literally only make 5 types of products. Shampoo, deep conditioner, scalp product leave in detangler and leave in conditioner. They do not keep coming out with new products like brands do! No rice water, baking soda, henna apple cider nothing. They do not even belive in sttlyling products. They tell their clients to style with the leave ins. Their opinions might not work for everyone but for me my scalp and hair are healthy and I have all of my edges and no bald patches and I attribute that to them. You can't always do what everyone is doing because we are all unique.

[@AyeishaN0Curry]

Wow. Thank you for the education. I can see your part on the division. I notice lately as a Dark skin black woman, companies are marketing towards DSBW because they have ppl who lurk on black forums etc to see what they're saying and to make $$ off us. That's deep. Thanks @cyn doll

[@IamCynDoll]

No problem sis, keep your eyes open.❤️❤️❤️

[@bellabrown6565]

PREACH!

[@IamCynDoll]

❤️❤️❤️

[@touhy2sings]

Love you Cyn awesome video!

[@IamCynDoll]

Luv ya more! Thanks so much for watching!

[@PEACHES2591]

My short terms goals are to stop listening to everyone on KZbin long term goals are to follow a realistic method for good healthy hair . i want my hair to be thicker ,and longer. I have to talk about your methods OMG . I was stuck looking at a lot of KZbin video's wrong information. i found you . i had some things right already but you have changed my whole method of doing my hair. i only comb, and brush my hair when it stretch, and dry maybe a light oil if needed since i brush everyday now my natural sebum keeps my hair moisturize and tangle free no more breakage no more shedding OMG i use products that are from the same company for conditioner and shampoo wash days OMG no hair lost in the shower total process hair lost less then a dime size not kidding remarkable . i always do protective styles. i wear wigs most times. low porosity hair fine 3C/4A. You have taught me so much good information. i keep my hands out of my hair i wear styles that i can brush everyday keep my scalp clean. it really truly works .

[@IamCynDoll]

Thanks so much for sharing. It’s so simple, we make it hard. Thank you so much for hearing me and applying real science.❤️❤️

[@Mommy-iq3qz]

I did the co- wash thing 4 about a year till I said this is stupid. 🤔 Now I do the basic wash weekly/bi-weelky(with shampoo), condition/deep condition, use a regular towel😱 2 get off the drips. Then moisturize, oil, heat protestant, and blow dry. For my daughter this is where I style her for me flatiron and wrap done. 1-2 hrs each depending on the style. My baby has armpit length hair only because it was cut off to 5 inches long 18 months ago and I got a bomb 💣 ass shoulder length bob. We both use heat every 1-2 weeks. I have photos to prove the process. Sorry 😞 so long can't rant in 10 words or less😁.

[@IamCynDoll]

Yes!!!!! Hair care is EASY for black hair. We make it hard! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@marleyhill34]

My first two co-washes, my scalp was like no mam. So I used organic sulfate-free shampoo instead.

[@pmtarot4064]

I've been sucked into the whole DIY amla, fenugreek for hair growth. I now have patches all over my head and recently cut the whole lot off. I'm keeping my scalp clean with normal shampoo and using camellia oil on the scalp. I'm now team "keeping it clean and simple", and hoping I can grow my bald head back to shoulder length in a few years!

[@IamCynDoll]

Video coming just for you, stay tuned.

[@pmtarot4064]

@@IamCynDoll thank you doll xx

[@cutiepiea3687]

Chileee not the patches😂😂😂

[@pmtarot4064]

@@cutiepiea3687 yes girl the patches 😂

[@merinajalaya740]

I went natural at 16 and never turned back to perms. I keep it real basic. I'm going to keep it even more basic since we're in a recession. I don't wear weaves or wigs or anything So when my hair started thinning it was because I wasn't taking care of myself internally. I was so fixated on working and graduating that I stop getting proper sleep, I was eating poorly and I was not taking any vitamins or minerals. So my hair literally broke off and thinned. 80 % of my hair is back. I take care of myself now, I make it a priority.

[@monicaDD]

I started basic and then KZbin put me on to DIY with a lot of failures. Years later I went back to basic care and within months my scalp and hair were thankfully me

[@naturallynewtothegame3891]

Labeling myself as new to the natural community, healthy mid length hair

[@lishamonique]

Crazy how I pretty much took accountability and gave up on team natural back in 2018. I realized that it was causing division and felt like a high school bullying tactic (you can’t sit at our table)🤣 also, my hair is unique and doesn’t fit the trends of what is being saying on KZbin. I embraced my hair, stopped with all the products and literally use 3 products now grease for my scalp, leave in conditioner and an oil to seal my ends. I do what my hair likes and what’s beautiful to me. Once I stopped feeling insecure about my hair and how it grows and stopped chasing others journeys I feel better and happier. The only time I watch a hair video now is on reviews of a wig I might want to buy or a braid style I might want to try. I do give props for the videos that helped me master some styles that I learned how to do (twist outs-my fav) I have no shirt or long term goals anymore it’s too much pressure mentally 🤷🏾‍♀️my overall thing is that my hair is healthy, and my scalp is healthy. Glad the algorithm allowed ur video through, probably because I was just watching a parting hair video for a box braid style I did on my daughter’s hair over the weekend. Thank you for this video😊🌸

[@IamCynDoll]

❤️❤️❤️

[@FearTheIdeaIDream]

I already knew/know that I caused my hair issues. I actually went natural long before YT damn near. I would shave my head just because. My main issue was lack of basic care for my hair. I stopped relaxers because of migraines allergies, and maintenance. Remember I was not caring for my hair. Started making my own hair and skin products and saw that my asthma, allergies, migraines, eczema, and other ish cleared up. I even made my own laundry detergent. (With prices what they are I need to start doing that again.) When I really started watching YT I admit that I did that ACV Bullshit. Now...shit I do what I did in the beginning. I research and create my own hypothesis. I want healthy hair and to get there I need whole body wellness. I know that my health issues also attribute to breakage and thinning. For whole body wellness I need to eat from the earth. More fruits veggies and omega 3's. Healing needs to start from the inside out with appropriate foods and herbs, also exercise. Been working on it for awhile. Not where I want to be but I am getting there.

[@IamCynDoll]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ziolp]

I used to put food in my hair thinking it would actually do something. Those banana, avocado, onion mixes did nothing but waste my money, time and perfectly good ingredients. Now, I eat that food rather than slather it on my hair because I know my BODY has to break down that food, my hair follicles will not extract microscopic vitamins and absorb it into my hair...smh. Also, I just straight up stopped buying a ton of products. I have quality shampoo and deep conditioners with the right type of oil for my low porosity hair, now making my hair predictable, and manageable and even if I skip a day of maintenance, my hair will be just fine.

[@IamCynDoll]

Yes!!!! You got it! Your scalp can’t breakdown the food like your gut can. Keep learning, you got this.

[@demoisellejoli91]

I think having a community is good the problem is ppl get fanatical lol I've been natural for 12 years now and loved natural hair yt but to be honest I never followed 95% of the stuff I saw cuz I'm lazy. Ain't nobody got time or $ for all those fads but it was fun to watch. My hair flourished the most in college when I had a consistent simple routine. I have a hairstylist now who understands hair health so I'm going to stick with her and see if I can get my hair to be the best it's ever been😊

[@1MISSLISSA]

I was leaving a little of the front of my hair out, and doing a Lil flat twist from ear to ear, and wearing a half wig for a lonnngggg time. I would use water and gel, and now the front of my hair is a lil short, uggghhh I'm so mad.. I barely took care of my braids under the wig. It grew, but it's not as healthy as it should be. Now I been straightening it(not a lot) and taking care of it.. I'm thankful for your channel!!

[@IamCynDoll]

No problem let me know if you have any request. Good luck on your road to recovery.

[@1MISSLISSA]

@@IamCynDollOk & Thank you 💞

[@tracyrogers6758]

Great video!!!! I fell big time into being a product junkie and some of the trends, and my hair didn’t really thrive. I’ve recently had to put an end to the madness and concentrate on the few things my hair loves. I do use Ayurvedic herbs (bhringraj and amla) hair mask and my hair is thriving/growing. My short-term goal is to grow my hair past my shoulders; long-term goal is to just have healthy hair. Thank you for your honesty; the truth is always a bitter pill to swallow. Be Blessed

[@IamCynDoll]

Thanks so much for hearing me. We all make mistakes, I have too. The trick is learning from them. Thanks for sharing your story sis!

[@Lifewithpmdd]

Long term goal for hair is health over length. At the age where menopause is peaking around the corner and these hormones are crazy 😂😂

[@IamCynDoll]

More information on that coming soon! I got you!❤️

[@Lifewithpmdd]

@@IamCynDoll Aww thank you for addressing this issues because a lot of professionals won’t. They try the one size fits all approach and that’s not the case…

[@kittyskid1]

Short term and Long term goal: healthy hair. Crimes against my hair for years included--cowashing, finger detangling only, diys, plethora of hair care products

[@IamCynDoll]

Thanks for your honesty. ❤️❤️❤️

[@ekuaaddison7750]

Hi Cyn, great video! Can you please give tips on the best way to transition from relaxed hair? Thanks in advance!

[@IamCynDoll]

Yes coming soon.

[@alexandriahatten2167]

Cyn Doll you are on it!

[@IamCynDoll]

❤️❤️❤️Thanks for watching!

[@ossier2796]

Eye opening

[@IamCynDoll]

❤️❤️❤️

[@abriaangel9986]

I all my years being natural, relaxed and natural and having long hair in all states I've learned that the simpler the better. I can count on one hand the products I use on my hair regularly. I do use Sulphate Free shampoo just because I like how it works with my hair but I've never cowashed because it never made sense to me.

[@IamCynDoll]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tyshundamanning]

Not doing anymore -but henna, thick hair butters, and thinking I need all the products.

[@Lifewithpmdd]

Whoever invented that co wash BS needs smacked 😂😂 you hair is still dirty. Girl get you some damn shampoo and wash your hair the proper way. We grew up using EVERYTHING these hair gurus said NOT to use and our hair was long and healthy. Keep up the good work!!

[@IamCynDoll]

EXACTLY!!!!!

[@PEACHES2591]

gurrl you tell it like it is I love it .

[@IamCynDoll]

We all should sis!❤️❤️ Thanks so much for watching.

[@ariahgross3311]

i have never tried the natural hair hacks because they always seemed unnecessary. but i definitely have not been doing my due diligence with my hair. i have really loose curls on my edges and tight curls in my crown and i couldn’t do the styles i really wanted to so i just started wearing wigs more. but it may be because i’m not doing the right things like you said.

[@IamCynDoll]

Thanks so much for sharing. Today is a new day, start setting your intentions now.❤️

[@kellygoodman6167]

I fell for the sulfate free trend, I recently started using regular shampoo and my hair is doing better. My long term goals are growing my hair to butt length and dying it blonde mostly the ends.

[@IamCynDoll]

You got this. Keep up the great work.

[@kellygoodman6167]

@@IamCynDoll Thank you, I'll be letting a stylist dye it I'm just saving up the money.

[@labretbear]

Yes , you did !!!!... I'm glad

[@ThePookie25]

I make my own shampoo with African Black Soap and buy my conditioners from a couple of people on etsy. It's been like that ever since shea moisture and as I am changed on me for Caucasian money.

[@deedegr1939]

I used the non sulfate shampoo for a while; until I realized that it wasn't cleaning my hair...

[@IamCynDoll]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jayd4251]

I’m not “team natural” Andy more but the cowash and hair butters pulled me in.

[@sapphirehaircare]

I just want my hair to stay healthy. I've had loooong hair when I was in college.. just want to keep using products that work! 🤗 What do you think about panthenal? I hear about this powder from relaxed and few natural..I just have a basic hair regiment..Awesome video!👏🏽 tfs God-bless you 🙏🏽💞💞💞

[@IamCynDoll]

Video coming soon! Your hair is so beautiful stay tuned!

[@jaynel0919]

It's #9 for me! DIVIDED TFS

[@IamCynDoll]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sommerep]

Hair trend I come across in the natural hair community is using pure aloe Vera on the hair, is it beneficial to use aloe Vera on hair as a deep conditioner treatment and then wash it out ? What are thoughts on how to use aloe Vera properly on the hair if we choose to do so ? Or if we should just not even do that lol and yes I’m talking about using the pure aloe Vera leaf and just cutting the thorns and skin off and using the gelly insides on the hair.

[@IamCynDoll]

I don’t use aloe in the hair. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmeZhGavfrylr9U

[@alexisrae5236]

Hi Cyn. I really like this video. I had no idea about the Sulfate free shampoo. I thought if the shampoo suds up that the ingredient was a more natural form of sulphates to properly cleanse the scalp and hair. When I became pregnant 10 years ago I switched a lot of my products to be more health conscious. Do you have any recommendations on which hair care line is least toxic with more beneficial ingredients?

[@IamCynDoll]

A lot of product lines have great ingredients. We will be here all day love. Check my Amazon store for my favs. www.amazon.com/shop/cyndoll

[@97myluv]

My girl been trying to tell us.

[@IamCynDoll]

For years!❤️

[@horacehenderson6202]

Looking beautiful

[@IamCynDoll]

Thanks!!🙈❤️❤️

[@chaniquekendle4315]

I’m still learning my hair as I have not relaxed it since August of 2018. The only thing I have done and has worked is my wash day routine. I started using Kaladescope products and my hair is long and thick but I am hot happy with the health and not sure what to do.

[@IamCynDoll]

What’s wrong? If it’s long and thick what other issues are you having.

[@chaniquekendle4315]

@@IamCynDoll it won’t take to heat at all on my right side behind my ear about 2 inches up and all the way to the front it is very thin to where it looks like a bald spot

[@juliekooiker3408]

I just say my granddaughter has type 4 hair. Is that correct? I know it’s low porosity.

[@yahniqueedwards231]

That chart is the Willie Lynch letter for the African American community

[@IamCynDoll]

Gurl👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@VolumePerfection]

Cyn Doll I'd like to ask you a specific question about relaxed hair where can I reach you?

[@IamCynDoll]

Hey you can ask me in the comments or book a consultation.❤️www.cynsmith.guru/pop-up-shop

[@VolumePerfection]

@@IamCynDoll Great! I will try here and hopefully I could book an appointment in a few months. My question is very specific: can I use numbing cream on my scalp before relaxing? I have had a sensitive scalp even with non-relaxed hair ever since I was young. I would cry having braids done and even maintaining 4c hair is painful so I relax to straighten the hair which makes it easier up until the new growth. before relaxer I have to part my hair which irritates my scalp because it hurts (even a tug or a pull hurts). I saw numbing creams online that people use for tattoos and I wonder if it's even appropriate to use on my scalp?

[@ChangedOne4Life]

Buuuuut Cyn Doll, not ALL stylist are like you. Some stylist are like some of the KZbinrs, they are only trying to make their bread and hair care is not their goal. I was so DONE with stylist UNTIL I ran accross your videos. You changed the game for me.

[@naturallynewtothegame3891]

Very informative, I’ve always been a product junkie even with relaxed hair, never not a Guinea pig or a testing vessel. I used the you tube videos for styling tips, every video, this is their fav or the best, you will have the entire hair care world in your house. Yes all them letters sound like apartment hunting

[@Mommy-iq3qz]

Thumbs up

[@IamCynDoll]

❤️❤️❤️

[@TweedyTweeter2011]

Hi hun, appreciate your content but was wondering if you think Rosemary hair rinses are also a false narrative by the hair community.

[@IamCynDoll]

It should only be used to treat a infection and then washed out.

[@TweedyTweeter2011]

@@IamCynDoll Ok hun thanks ❤️

[@gracelake2062]

Can we go back to hash tag healthy hair journey 😭

[@IamCynDoll]

One day❤️

[@Celestinewarbeck]

I use sulfate free shampoo because my hair is keratin treatment. And you can’t be washing your $400 investment down the drain with sulfate shampoos

[@IamCynDoll]

Hun, there are plenty of shampoos that don’t wash it out. Lol Thanks for watching.

[@charlie4006]

If your sulfate free shampoo works for you, keep using it 😉 . Every advice or opinion is not for everyone

[@Celestinewarbeck]

@@IamCynDoll you know I love stopping by and I love your passion 🥰🥰

[@Celestinewarbeck]

@@charlie4006 yeah it’s made to go with the treatment I got. I’m a firm believer in using the line made for the specific keratin treatment or Japanese straightening system you have in your hair.

[@IamCynDoll]

@@charlie4006 I never told anyone to stop using it. Im just telling you why they starter making it. I don’t care what you do. My job is to bring the information, do what you want.

[@sommerep]

What’s a good drug store shampoo and conditioner for low porosity hair and high porosity hair

[@IamCynDoll]

Not sure love I don’t shop in drug stores for haircare.❤️

[@cutiepiea3687]

@@IamCynDoll where do you shop for hair care?

[@stard9864]

It's such a fad. I never had those issues ..before this fucking weird methods i was following in my early 20s.

[@IamCynDoll]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@boredfive3001]

17:46 Why do black women need a community? I thought the hair was different from everyone else's and therefor needed to be handled differently thus why they needed a community but if you say they don't then I guess it's true.

[@IamCynDoll]

No every race has different features that need to be handled differently. You can learn the science of your hair and take care of it yourself alone. You do not need a community to do your hair.

[@marleyhill34]

I go to an Aveda Salon and they treat my natural hair just fine. It's 4c for reference guide...not gospel. They do not use 4c in their salon.

[@EB-fp8ep]

👀😹😹😹😹

[@youjustgotburned3980]

Natural hair is basic and boring that's all. (No explanation needed)

[@xDaviiiii]

I've been in the natural hair community for 3 years. Recently my scalp has been feeling really weak and I never seemed to figure out why and this video has saved me. Ive been using sulfate free shampoo for those 3 years and you've made me realize that because of this there has been product building up on my hair constantly. Currently I cant even touch my scalp lightly because it hurts like hell. I will try to use sulfate shampoo from now on and see if it does a difference to my scalp. Ive tried EVERYTHING. I even used a clarifying sulfate free shampoo and even like that my scalp hurts. If there is a solution to this I would really appreciate if I got some advice because it just keeps getting worse and worse.

[@IamCynDoll]

You have scalp inflammation. You need to do a scalp and hairshaft detox. Please do a product dump and start a new routine. If you need a step by step guide join my 7 day challenge link in bio. Check my testimonials, there are so many women just like you that have changed everything in less than 7 days. Check the description box. Read this and then make your decision. www.cynsmith.guru/courses-programs

[@xDaviiiii]

@@IamCynDoll I sure will do. Thank you so so much!!