Ancient African hair care lessons from a 'Hairologist' - BBC Africa

Nsibentum, a Congolese 'hairologist', travels around the world to share his knowledge on ancient African hair and skincare techniques.
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[@benjamincunningham5070]

This beautiful black man is teaching black hair culture. GOD Bless this wonderful man

[@Ratatoothie]

Firstly, wow. Many people grow up not knowing how to take care of their hair. I hope that in future these lessons are taught in every county in every country across the world.

[@captaincori9469]

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[@skylarblacc1660]

Not the uk 😕

[@Ratatoothie]

@@skylarblacc1660 🇬🇧 Being from the UK i hope that it is taught here; hairdressing schools don't cover this stuff

[@skylarblacc1660]

@@Ratatoothie 💯😩I would love these teachings

[@no.6377]

I was waiting for some more specific tips, to be honest. But cool video still.

[@confidentsmith89]

Go to the Brothas social media for specifics, that's true support.

[@internet5863]

me too

[@no.6377]

@@confidentsmith89 ...where's the link to his social media? The closest thing I got was when I searched him on KZbin and I got a short French video.

[@jidyllswan8142]

This should be in the curriculum in African countries that cut young girls hair for school instead of styling it traditionally to last a couple of weeks at a time If they did this girls develop high esteem in their natural hair and leave school with good lengths and healthy hair which they can style so many ways instead of going straight into wearing weaves

[@jcole4119]

They do that because it's the Western way.

[@incumbentvinyl9291]

It's not just hair that they cut.

[@raeraesocraycray7702]

@@jcole4119 yeah i noticed that the head shaving thing is only in African countries that were colonised and enslaved by western countries.

[@terregriffin7816]

I stop wearing extentions and now I just have it natural or in braids without additional hair. I'm proud of it. I grew up with the mindset that many african people have bad hair. That perception came from slavery. However, those with wavy, straight, or curly hair has supposedly "good hair" which I can't stand this term. we all need to enjoy our hair and take pride in it.

[@nanaafrican6634]

Amazing, love how he talked about the elders, whenever u ask something to your (some) parents or grandparents they have such an amazing knowledge regarding natural hair

[@cupguin]

I wish I'd had those three tips when I was a lot younger. My hair journey did start with advice from my aunties, but then I got sucked into a cycle of buying new products. Every article, every video, it's all try this new product or that new product. Simplifying my haircare routine and being patient changed how I felt when it came to listening to my hair. I thought I was, but at the time I was using it as an excuse to try a new oil or product or tool. I mean it was positive enthusiasm but in the wrong direction. There were plenty of days where I loved my hair, but too many days when I felt the need to find something to fix it. These days I love my hair everyday and focus on keeping it healthy.

[@harnes64]

His skin is perfect!!!

[@virginiaakrofie-bruce3968]

Finally the truth about beautiful black natural hair. Thank you for educating me. 🙏🏿❣Virginia

[@insertnamehere9154]

Be gentle and keep hair moisturized! Sun dries our hair out and can cause breakage. If u have chemicals on it, u really need more moisture. A lot of the people's hair in the audience looked super dry and neglected.

[@-Epiphany]

I am so here for this vdo💕..... Edit: where can I find a more in-depth vdo plz?

[@imaanadams5987]

Why didn't you tag in his social media so we can learn more...

[@meaghan6986]

They tag his Instagram in the actual video

[@alexandrabajic4451]

May you be blessed for the amazing work you do.

[@mandyramsubhag8871]

I wish more women could stop straightening their hair and be proud of their natural Afro hair.

[@amilllion1]

We can only control ourself🤷🏾‍♀️

[@laurawilliams4087]

Yes, but sometimes its hard to get certain jobs in America with afro hair.

[@msvoyeur]

@@laurawilliams4087 Unfortunately this is a true statement, I've sat in on hiring committees and witnessed decisions made on the least consequential things including hair styles. However, it's never "actually said". Here in the southern us racism still runs deep...

[@laurawilliams4087]

@@msvoyeur right. people always blaming black women but never acknowledge the struggles we face just for wearing our own natural hair

[@jimfast-official]

And then....

[@wrclb5242]

I am so excited and very proud of the information that you have presented here. Thank you so much!!!!

[@deezonyxde77]

This is wonderful 💕 God bless him

[@MK-sx2fz]

i hope this changes for schools and the work place because there are so many styles i would like to do with my natural hair but its considered unprofessional in some workplaces and schools.

[@ayoubasylla9838]

Bravo❤️ vous faites a travail magnifique ,puisse le bon Dieu vous be benisse 🌍

[@starrrankin-session1398]

My natural hair is Loc'd (a month now) water & olive oil has done wonders.

[@stephdee3811]

I thank GOD I returned to my natural state.....then Locked my hair, NEVER turned back ...it's been almost 5 years and my hair is in the middle of my back and I'm 5'9. I couldn't get my PERMED hair to get this long and I went to school for Cosmetology..I would grow 2 inches then cut off 1 ...it was ridiculous.........

[@homemaths4kids900]

What ingredients to use in the hair? I didn't hear any of that information on this video!

[@malliaduwa8337]

I fine this this very interesting do you have things to make your hair grow

[@cameronmanning8606]

They didn't tag his website or social media ?

[@AllyMark-xy8ry]

@nsibentum on Instagram. It's in the video...

[@TonyTony-zj4cn]

just add OLOGIST to whatever you do and boom 😂😂

[@quartzzhuit]

With our natural hair Simple regimen is the way to go. 😊

[@sknmwms6516]

I am glad to see this!

[@AuthorLHollingsworth]

Love the content of the video. Our Blackness is beautiful!!!

[@hawkins7000]

Where are the tips?🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@phosoa8965]

its the bbc, they don't understand truth and honesty, plus they are controlled and probably not even allowed to say the whole truth even if they wanted to

[@jonellecorridon4330]

Is there any contact information for this man? I don't see him on Google.

[@cjeymburu9002]

Make an indepth topic about it

[@CHILDRENofLIGHT]

The Holy Quran Book Surah 11:1 One Surah 37:4 Surah 11:5 Allah it Surah 10:15 O Muhammed Light Surah 24:35 Pharaoh Surah 10:90 No Light Surah 24:40 King James Version Revelation 22:18-19 This Book Exodus 24:7 The Book One Job 6:10 1 Kings 2:15 for it Was his From The Lord. 1 Kings 2:36 And The king sent and Called 1 Kings 2:37 For it Shall Be, that On The Day thou Goest Out, and passest Over the brook Kidron, Thou shalt know for Certain that thou shalt Surely Die: Thy Blood Shall Be upon Thine Own Head. God is Light 1 John 1:5 No Man Matthew 6:24 The Holy Ghost John 22:20 Light 1 Thessalonians 5:5 Haters of God Romans 1:30 1 Kings 2:2 I go the way Of All The Earth: Be thou Strong therefore, And Shew Thyself A man; Light Psalm 119:105 The Holy Ghost Luke 3:21-23 One Matthew 19:14-17 A Man Ezekiel 40:3 Two men John 8:17-18 One Mind Philippians 2:2 Pharaoh Romans 9:17 it Exodus 16:14-16 Omer Philip Acts 8:6 Daniel 2:31-38 Thou Art This Head Of Gold Jeremiah 8:21 I am Black Living Ezekiel 10:15 One Heart Ezekiel 11:19 One Matthew 23:8 All ye are Brethren Jerusalem Galatians 4:24-26 One Matthew 23:9 Is Your Father One God Ephesians 4:4-6 Light Psalm 118:27 Jeremiah 32:39 And I will give them One Heart, and One Way, That they may fear Me for ever, for The good of them, And of Their children After them: Light John 12:36

[@lindanamulondo1132]

this is wonderfull

[@elijahclark501]

One love

[@swedee5870]

He makes it sound like African hair is not as soft as wool now, but it’s still incredible.

[@hadbetterdays8118]

This man knows how to cornrow better than ladies I know and I've seen good ones

[@audreylee1076]

Black is now wearing their hair natural because its the right thing to do.

[@Allmike1]

What's his name?

[@yasnyne]

I want to be your student.

[@galesprouse2388]

Thus was Avery good video if I could understand him in English 💙👍

[@lilosurmer4466]

Very interesting video. Btw, I live in France and he has 100% a French accent.

[@lashuthierry9869]

He hasn't said anything important about hair care in the video

[@iamangela171]

All I can say is ..that's a fine black man

[@laurieb.9555]

What's his name? He needs to come to America to educate us African Americans we have become so dependent on relaxers we need more education in how our ancestors cared for their hair

[@jeanmcleanmoncrieffe7243]

I like to understand just what he was saying also the young lady English is my only language

[@hellobye4154]

I'm so confused

[@annaisodo4620]

1 Corinthians 11:15 And isn’t long hair a woman’s pride and joy? For it has been given to her as a covering.

[@wisediamond830]

Lessons, ok- but no actual hair care tips? I guess I was expecting too much!😒

[@anisaskcirmoht57]

huh?

[@reparationsreparations5450]

✊🏿

[@glorialouiise]

Stop wearing cotton on our hair it's too rough wear satin or silk.

[@marthakimberly2180]

Ri de popo kalua!!

[@elaineshepherd7323]

Nice

[@nattybynature1262]

No diss but those tips were kinda lame tbh 😅 Le mec n'a pas dit grand-chose

[@royaldiadem8660]

Is the ur profile,where has you own tips gotten u

[@funmbi4life]

Black women please stop wearing that disgusting thing y’all call weaves and wigs and start appreciating your own beautiful natural hair. Blessings to yall

[@isaidwhatisaid7177]

Eji ogbe black men are wearing weaves and wigs too not just black women. Also other races are wearing weaves and wigs too.

[@cindychristian1700]

@@isaidwhatisaid7177 There's nothing wrong with a wig or weave! Sometimes jobs, wanting a new look and life in general are the reasons people wear weaves or wigs! The criticism is unnecessary!!

[@cupguin]

How about your stop judging black women for how they choose to live their own life? Maybe focus less on insults followed up with "blessings" and try for respect and humility. There are plenty of black women who respect their natural hair and still use weaves and wigs. Great protective styles for natural hair come in all shapes and sizes. Also, we don't need random internet comments to make our decisions for us. It's not helpful and definitely doesn't achieve what you think it does.

[@funmbi4life]

@@cupguin you sound hurt 🤣 the truth hurts huh. The same black woken who are the most judgemental are upset when you give them a dose of their own medicine. Your weaves and wigs are wack. Shout out to the real black women with wearing their natural hair shirt or long. 😁

[@cupguin]

@@funmbi4life where did I say I wear either? My hair is currently completely natural and is a gorgeous Afro, something I love. I have my own protective styles that I use because of who I am and what my life is. There is no universe where I would ever tell any of my sisters how they should care for their hair because I respect them and their ability to make their own decisions. How is that confusing for you? Someone asks me for an opinion or for advice I would give it, I'm not attacking random women because I think I'm better than them and know their lives better than they do. If you can't understand that, if you can't understand that women don't need your condescension to make their own choices, that's all on you

[@seangriffin6527]

African black hair

[@brittdavid8591]

👊🏾👊🏾

[@marciabernard3820]

What's the lesson? I love my beautiful black hair.. I learn nothing from this.

[@user-sb7qc2nz4k]

/.🗺🇨🇳✔( За КПР !!! СССР !!! ✔ "Только Натуральный Чистый Три "!!! ).

[@MrSiddardha143]

Trichologist ani pettuntey bagundedhi

[@adominique7667]

she teaching ppl about hair and she wearing weave

[@indefinet5435]

First

[@geobun2734]

Noire? We are not black our hair is black come on grow up already 😊

[@gracesento9875]

Video waste of time no tips

[@user-sv7zq3cr7h]

"Kinky" is a Direct translation of the word "Curly" which comes from the Jamaican Dialect. Please know this. This is NOT an insult. Words that are considered insulting is the phrase words.. "N ig ger Naps", Nappy Head and Picky picky.

[@miss3v3lyn]

Waste of time: contacts??? Website doesn't show anything about this man 😕

[@AllyMark-xy8ry]

@nsibentum on Instagram

[@incumbentvinyl9291]

A waste of time.