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

[@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

[@benjamincunningham5070]

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

[@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.

[@no.6377]

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

[@zaakiyhwh1971]

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

[@internet5863]

me too

[@no.6377]

@@zaakiyhwh1971 ...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.

[@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!!!

[@alexandrabajic4451]

May you be blessed for the amazing work you do.

[@wrclb5242]

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

[@virginiaakrofie-bruce3968]

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

[@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....

[@-Epiphany]

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

[@OceanTea.music-otmf]

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.

[@starrrankin-session1398]

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

[@deezonyxde77]

This is wonderful 💕 God bless him

[@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.

[@imaanadams5987]

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

[@meaghan6986]

They tag his Instagram in the actual video

[@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.........

[@cameronmanning8606]

They didn't tag his website or social media ?

[@AllyMark-xy8ry]

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

[@ayoubasylla9838]

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

[@homemaths4kids900]

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

[@quartzzhuit]

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

[@sknmwms6516]

I am glad to see this!

[@malliaduwa8337]

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

[@cjeymburu9002]

Make an indepth topic about it

[@jonellecorridon4330]

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

[@AuthorLHollingsworth]

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

[@swedee5870]

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

[@elijahclark501]

One love

[@lindanamulondo1132]

this is wonderfull

[@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.

[@TonyTony-zj4cn]

just add OLOGIST to whatever you do and boom 😂😂

[@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

[@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

[@iamangela171]

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

[@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

[@yasnyne]

I want to be your student.

[@Allmike1]

What's his name?

[@MediaInc-b1y]

"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.

[@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.

[@jeanmcleanmoncrieffe7243]

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

[@hellobye4154]

I'm so confused

[@galesprouse2388]

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

[@wisediamond830]

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

[@anisaskcirmoht57]

huh?

[@glorialouiise]

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

[@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

[@elaineshepherd7323]

Nice

[@reparationsreparations5450]

✊🏿

[@eriqfat-hkimathi5997]

I wish he would also speak in our own African language...n ditch the colonial one...

[@tiny1174]

No information

[@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

[@marthakimberly2180]

Ri de popo kalua!!

[@seangriffin6527]

African black hair

[@geobun2734]

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

[@marciabernard3820]

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

[@БинуТурмиев]

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

[@adominique7667]

she teaching ppl about hair and she wearing weave

[@brittdavid8591]

👊🏾👊🏾

[@indefinet5435]

First

[@MrSiddardha143]

Trichologist ani pettuntey bagundedhi

[@gracesento9875]

Video waste of time no tips

[@miss3v3lyn]

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

[@AllyMark-xy8ry]

@nsibentum on Instagram

[@incumbentvinyl9291]

A waste of time.