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[@jeronaharvey3175]

I can’t speak to the Beyoncé present but her mom was my hairstylist and I have sat under the dryer next to Beyoncé and Kelly and they were down to earth. I just don’t understand the hate they have for her.

[@pkp6791]

Celebrities will always have haters. It comes with the game. Beyonce has a lot of fans and people who love her too. The Beyhive is an example of her fan support and love.

[@a.sydney5036]

You don't know Beyonce and Kelly. Please.

[@msdiva8744]

​@@a.sydney5036she never stated she knew them.

[@MissAngie25]

@@a.sydney5036Why do you doubt it? I mean mama Knowles was doing somebody’s hair for all those years.

[@bluebear9228]

They get such unnecessary hate n ppl never have this much energy with any celeb always trying to humble her

[@AuntyCleo]

The way I had to resist standing up and applauding in my living room is hilarious. Thank you so much for being open and honest and discussing a topic that isn’t discussed anywhere near enough. Us Black people need to realize that when we are hyper critical and nasty towards each other, that behavior plays right into the hands of the oppressors.

[@kayl11688]

Whooooo A WORD!!!

[@DORCASDIASRIESMAKINGMEMORIES]

Me too. The conversation hooked me more than the hair care 🥰. I could just imagine Carolyn and Tashira having a conversation on the issue. It was truly BRILLIANT 🎉🎉

[@nieshvanterpool]

this comment right here.

[@charlenephillips7800]

This!!!

[@tristanjackson8736]

I’ve been saying this for weeks!!! The ignorance from black people and vitriol shown towards Beyonce says more about us than it does her. We still have a lot of unpacking in our community that we need to correct. As a black woman Beyonce has tapped into a level of freedom to me that irritates some of us because we don’t have that confidence in ourselves. Projecting 101 is what this is on top of jealousy. Thank you Sis! You read my mind !!!

[@cordeliadaniels]

Exactly! 💯

[@deidrabenson361]

Hi Carolyn, this is your Great Auntie 75 years young! You are truly a rising star! You speak so eloquently, I could listen to you for hours. You seem to be such a fair person, who looks at both sides of any situation.You took on two heavy topics, hair and colorism and handled it well!! Your hair looked gorgeous, the system worked well for you, but like said, you were going to wait a couple of days and see what happens. I wasn’t interested in Beyoncé‘s new product ( I rock a short Fro), only what you had to say about it! I absolutely loved this video as usual, you never disappoint!❤️❤️❤️

[@ITSCAROLYNGRAY]

💚💚 thank you so much for watching and sharing your feedback. So far it feels that message was received for the most part 👀. And come on short fro!! 🥰😍😍💚🍪 i love it.

[@mikismithlifestyle]

Thanks for opening up this conversation! I strongly believe there are 3 things that drive the backlash Beyoncé receives- colorism as you stated, overt sexuality in her craft, and her penchant for privacy and not heavily communicating her personal business. However, it has never stopped her blessings because her talent, drive and legacy cannot be denied. She is definitely a one of one!

[@thaliahall4599]

Agree fully!

[@Alexa-uk8lj]

Absolutely! And some people's personal insecurities and resentment because she's pretty.

[@DORCASDIASRIESMAKINGMEMORIES]

For me, I do censor her too overt sexuality, BUT, I always give a woman her dues. She's a wonderful combination of BEAUTY+BRAINS. ... She's always going to have naysayers, especially in today's confused world

[@MarianneSunshine]

Colourism is discrimination against dark skinned people.

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

I’ll add another: the fact that some remember when she was a subpar singer. That was the running tagline ab DC. “Cute but cant really sing.” The overt vulgar sexuality is a huge turn off for me bc black women complain ab being sexualized and fetish then give their coins to someone who plays into the fantasy and sexuality to make her billions. Non black artists are not as shockingly vulgar and sexual as top black artists these days. WHY is that??? Another thing is Beyonces numbers are severely overblown. They said she broke a record for havinng the largest audience in attendance-53k people-but Taylor Swift had 90k in attendance. The record isnt record-ing

[@Tyra8972xo]

I really don’t understand this negative energy towards Beyoncé and this brand. I will be supporting. No one questioned why Rhianna came out a makeup line, they just supported.

[@lowkey_babe77]

That’s because when Rihanna dropped Fenty she did something groundbreaking that pre-existing make-up brands FAILED to do, which was cater to all skin tones, by offering a wide and extensive shade range of foundations. She saw a HUGE gap in the market, did something about it and made profit. After that, all the other make-up brands followed suit. Rih really did something innovative with her brand

[@Tyra8972xo]

@@lowkey_babe77 And I believe that the cecred line is innovative as well. I hate the level of criticism that black founded brands have to go through in this industry. It’s very disappointing to see. I love that this brand is inclusive and I can’t wait to see what they come out with next.

[@elevatedbyelle]

@@lowkey_babe77 plus I trust that Rihanna actually uses her own makeup line

[@marygonzalez-pf7cb]

Actually it’s easy to understand Rfiri has a more personable Bey is very standoffish not open and inviting. Bey is awkward socially. 🤔😘😺

[@Tyra8972xo]

@@marygonzalez-pf7cb black women shouldn’t have to do something groundbreaking in order to be worthy of support. No other brand is founder is “ relatable”. Most of them are owned by old white men and yet they get tons of support from all races.

[@csmtcqueen]

You can't please everybody. Either buy it or don't, Beyonce has nothing to prove.

[@lesleegrubbs-king5748]

If she had nothing to prove her product would be affordable for all.

[@lesleegrubbs-king5748]

And there wouldnt be influencers influencing😂😂😂😂😂

[@csmtcqueen]

@@lesleegrubbs-king5748 What does she have to prove? That she can sell hair products? Ridiculous. You don't have to buy it, she will be fine.

[@TheFallonCarrington]

@@csmtcqueenif she will be fine regardless why put out a hair care line? If she has nothing to prove why start multiple failed businesses that have no longevity. Seems to me she has alot to prove.

[@csmtcqueen]

@@TheFallonCarrington Because she can and wants to. Her money, her life.

[@evelynjackson4476]

You are a whole lot of smart! The way you look at things and analyze them is phenomenal. The same thing goes with how you present your views on fashion and the folks in the fashion space. Keep on doing what you are doing. You bring an interesting and novel perspective to many things.

[@bafanaduba1019]

There are hundreds of hair-care lines where people do not know their origins or their owners. The majority/ or all the lines that are on the shelves are mostly by white people, and that has never caused any pause amongst our people. It's not even a thing. However Beyonce is now meant to account and to be crucified for a myriad of sins. Even the expectations towards the product quality is disproportionally higher for a Black owned brand; even for Fenty; than the market stress-tests towards the others. It's an issue!! It's also our own people who do this to one another.

[@KaliMaeKmyassh-lm6ix]

Thank you. How many products have they bought from others where they never saw the owners or were included in the advertising. They're full of it

[@user-xh8qt3ez5s]

I think Beyoncé is onto a winner with this. And she can always improve the formula with time just like any other brand

[@talklesslistenmore5578]

Naaaa

[@user-xh8qt3ez5s]

@@talklesslistenmore5578 hating ?

[@colbykamilah]

I’m a Virgo too lol. I will be purchasing, because I enjoy caring for my hair and I like trying new products. I don’t see how anyone can have a negative opinion about this hair care line, especially if they haven’t tried the products for themselves. Beyoncé tries hard, I like that about her. She tries out different businesses, I don’t see her as an opportunist, she’s a businesswoman. A lot of other celebs have created beauty lines, hair care lines and have been successful, so why is she wrong for trying? People don’t like one person having too much power, so when Beyoncé branches outside of music, they don’t like that. They want her to stay in her lane, it the box that they feel comfortable with her being in.

[@ITSCAROLYNGRAY]

YES VIRGO NATION!! lol , yes please try it and let me know your thoughts. I hope the brand does well and that we get to see more options come from it in due time.

[@moedemonroe]

I love love your commentary. The way black ppl specifically have responded to Cecred is sad to me and some of the comments are a bit scary. If you do not like Beyoncé you won’t like ANYTHING she puts out. However that is their own bias, the lighskin/brownskin/darkskin issue is deeply rooted but also requires a lot of self work. As a Beyonce fan and a Virgo too lol, i am mainly irritated by the comments who are blatantly wrong. This the same woman who put out Black Is King and black ppl were LIVID and the other half didn’t watch it. It’s like she’s light skin with colored treated hair and somehow she can’t possibly understand what it’s like to be black. The anti Beyonce thing is stressful for me because I’m like what more do we want from this lady? 😭 A “sob story” which is literally just her childhood is crazy. I can’t wait to try the products, i really need something for my dandruff and dryness so I’m hoping this works for me. Beyoncé my favorite billionaire so imma at least try it! Love you videos Carolyn ❤

[@ITSCAROLYNGRAY]

I’m going to try the Nezorwl anti dandruff shampoo next time. A lady named Roe suggested using it so let’s see if that helps with our scalps. But yes. I agree with you. 💚💚

[@kungfoopencileraser]

For the lack of better words…sis, you ate this!

[@damigbadebo7722]

She sure did!

[@LatifahAg]

I don't even think she should do a tutorial where she is using the products....I don't remember the founders/ceo of K18/Olaplex doing a tutorial (unless I missed it)....olaplex is a brand that CéCred is being compared with.. Beyoncé doesn't need to be the face of this brand. Let the professional sytlists on the team give us the tutorials... that's what olaplex did... and having professionals sing its praises will give the brand more credibility anyway. Thanks for the review and Ted Talk Cookie 😂

[@ITSCAROLYNGRAY]

true, I just like hearing her talk LOL. Did you see the documentary ? I just love seeing glimpses of her in her element when ever she decides to let us in.

[@sharonaustin4025]

Yup , and guess what folks Beyonce does not need anybody's money, she's worked hard for what she has and is in the stage of her life where she can and is exploring her passions beyond music. Black folks stop hating and black is black no matter what your shade you are . Grow up!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CreoleNOLAMix]

It's funny these same people who don't like are even supports anything Beyonce does" But complaining and talking about"" Why she didn't pick a black person? but Tracy Ellis Ross, Rhianna and many more didn't push, are pick a black person behind their brand, and no one complained about that? Tbh! I really think it's a hate, and jealous thing when it comes to Beyonce. Everything she does"" You see videos of some content creators putting out negative vicious lies about her smh. I am so glad Beyonce pushing through all that hate she receive from some women's who look like her. Like Beyonce sad in her SONG HOUSE? She doesn't expect you to love her, when you don't love yourselvesl. I love and support all successful black women's"" And right now"" Beyonce is pushing through all that hate, and back lash she received from her none supporters, and i love it. Her haters is her motivation"" That's why she push so hard at everything she does.

[@gingersnaps997]

I think the black race as a whole has suffered a lot of trauma and has a very difficult time moving away from that and healing to a certain extent. We, as a people, need years of therapy. I love Beyonce. I think she is amazing. I am purchasing her products and I have purchased her country song, which I love. AND contrary to popular and ignorant beliefs, Beyonce has supported us in many ways without our knowledge. People don't realize this. She can't help that she's light skinned, beautiful, creative, famous, successful, etc. and she is BLACK! She has to be guarded because SHE ISN'T US. Black people want the world for nothing and when we get something...we often times still complain. Yet, we don't do enough to improve upon ourselves and our community. We put so many requirements, expectations, etc. on people who have made it with their sweat, blood, tears, etc. (applies to regular everyday folks), but ask very little from the people who oppressed us and are still oppressing us. It's mental illness. Also, your hair looks amazing!! It is so shiny and full.

[@ITSCAROLYNGRAY]

I love this response so much. omg thank you for watching and sharing your feedback.

[@fashattude]

Hey Carolyn! Thanks for sharing your perspective. I definitely agree with a lot of your sentiments but want to push back on the term “reverse colorism”. While colorism shows up in our interpersonal interactions, it’s systemic. We don’t see the reverse (discrimination of people for being lighter) systemically. Definitely valid to feel like there’s an outpouring of resentment from darker skin black folk who have been experiencing the negatives of this system their whole lives. That’s a worthy conversation.

[@ITSCAROLYNGRAY]

I receive this point of view. Thank you for watching and understanding my intention. 💚💚💚 it’s not reverse …. But it is something. It’s icky 👀😩 bad energy. Idk. Something we have to heal.

[@chinalynn373]

I was looking for this comment. Colorism is the child of Racism. So unless there can be "reverse racism", "reverse colorism" cannot exist. Colorism is systematic and goes far beyond our interpersonal interactions. It affects everything from the length of prison sentences, who gets jobs, to the frequency at which a child is punished in the classroom (regardless of the race of the teacher). Dark-skinned women have for decades been yelling at the top of their lungs about this phenomenon only to have people (particularly light skinned women) deny its existence. So I think this "backlash or reverse colorism" is birthed in the same place as the response that women of color have given to white women refusing to acknowledge their privilege. When you are fighting in a system and those that should be fighting with you begin to gaslight you, it's only so long before they are viewed as tools of the oppressor. This is a conversation that needs to be had, but I don't know that we can when we are still arguing whether or not colorism even exist and if it does, what does it mean.

[@Autumn938]

@@chinalynn373Well said!

[@jnjenki]

I love this video and I think the hate Beyonce got around this launch was very weird and disappointing. Colorism conversations are so tough and require so much nuance. As a darker-skinned woman with a light-skinned husband and many light-skinned family members and friends I would not want to discredit someone’s feelings or lived experiences. Colorism is bad for the Black community period. But one also has to take care not to perpetuate “the myth of jealous dark-skinned girls”. For the record, I don’t think you did that (or intended to do so). Those takes minimize the wide-reaching impacts of colorism. Colorism does complicate interpersonal relationships but beyond that it also affects the harshness of criminal justice sentencing, access to housing prospects, the harshness of punishments in school & has so many other harmful impacts outside of teasing. I know you know all of this, but too often I’ve seen other people take well-intended conversations like this and pushed that “jealousy” narrative. Anyway, your hair looks good! Thank you for this review and the conversation during the deep conditioning! I appreciate you!

[@lisaj4441]

Well said.

[@nwb730]

I’m not going to lie…I was going to skip right on past your video when it popped up in my feed because to be honest, I have for the most part, stopped looking at hair content and product reviews from black women with a much looser texture and ultimately who I probably unfairly assume have a much easier time with their hair. I am so glad I watched because you took me on an unexpected journey. The way in which you broke things down as it pertains to some black women’s reaction to Cecred and how we view one another was spot on. I love my people but sometimes we can be exhausting, especially when examining how we deal with each other.

[@ITSCAROLYNGRAY]

Thank you for tuning in

[@mia310]

We have so much baggage from our history and most maneuver through life, unaware of it. Great video 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@N___JJ__nn-um7nt]

Cookie I enjoyed your review on Cecred, however what did you mean when you said there is reverse colourism? “reverse colourism” is not possible because reverse systems do not pertain to issues that were designed to oppress groups that systemic racism was designed to subjugate". Colourism was never designed to specifically oppress lighter-skinned people within a given race. Colourism is the specific prejudice, towards people with a darker complexion within a given race. Do light skinned women get backlash, ofcos because in many instances we choose to be oblivious to the privilege that comes with being light skinned within our communities.

[@ITSCAROLYNGRAY]

Hey there. Yes and agree to what colorism is. This is kind of hard to break down without using examples of dialogue or even body language so let me try. I also said the effects of colorism in SOME CASES haVE created a misplaced resentment from dark skin women against light and brown skin women when they assume incorrectly they are colorist and not interested in unity or treating light and brown skin folks in a way that seems like they are better OR not black enough. Like statement I’ve experienced from a dark brown sis “oh cuz you’re brown with white features you think you’re better than me? You dont even wear your hair natural, are you ashamed of who you are ? ” would be an example. What happens after that SOMETIMES is that you have light skin / brown skin women react to that resentment energy and meet it with the same hateful fire. For example “oh because you think you’re dark skin you think you’re closer to royalty and purity than me? I’m still better looking than you” from a light/brown skin person to a light skin person. So not necessary reverse and I’m annoyed that i used that word because i wasn’t trying to label it like reverse racism which a lot of people don’t believe it exist. But it’s almost like a pedestrian intentionally causing one car to back up and crash into another vehicle and the hit car gets mad and rams their car back into the side of the 1st car. You still have two damaged vehicles with two angry drivers who can’t understand or realize, a third party caused the issue. Do i make any sense ? I’m trying my best

[@melaniesmith1928]

I wish the ‘hair typing’ system was never invented. People have made it so divisive. I really enjoyed your take on the line/topic as well as the demo. I was fully engaged! Glad you like the way it felt on your hair. Generally, I try a new product after asking friends who have similar texture as mine, or watching a KZbin video of someone with my texture. Or if it’s a brand I already use, but a new item I have never tried. When the investment into the new product is small, I don’t worry. I tried a new gel twice last week and hated it. Wasn’t mad to throw it away, because I paid under about $15 for it.

[@melg5161]

I totally agree, there aren’t many that have the same hair type throughout their entire head. I’ve seen women/men do tutorials and get bashed because they claim 4C and maybe their hair type isn’t the same as someone in the comments. It’s too much. But once again, we continue to let people label us. Why can’t we just be.

[@ITSCAROLYNGRAY]

I like to say sometimes that my hair has different personalities depending on the environment 🤣.

[@iamterricitalashaun]

MUTHA COOKIE…. Now WHO said Beyoncé isn’t making money in music?!? 🤣🤣🤣 Stawp playing! She literally just had the highest grossing concert of 2023, in a short timeframe ti others…, Beyoncé isn’t hurting in money when it comes to music…. Also, FUN FACT, Beyoncé and her mother once had a HAIR SCHOOL in Houston, for low income women/mothers… She stays giving back! Let’s be honest and call a thing a thing… BW (generally speaking) do not like light skin women who OTHERS view as perfect or idea.. idea in beauty, idea in lifestyle, etc… RIHANNA does not get this heat from the same darker skin BW due to them relating to her toxic relationship with Chris Brown, her willingness to take her abuser back, her baby mama status, her thug baby daddy who might be going to prison…. These people act like Beyoncé created colorism… MALES DID, yet these women still want those males and THEY BLAME THE LIGHTER SKIN WOMEN FOR A SYSTEM THEY DID NOT CREATE! I am over it! I am a brown skin woman and I notice that a lot of hate for Beyoncé is rooted in unhealed trauma from their experience in colorism, some of it is jealousy…. It is rooted in sexism, racism and colorism! Thanks for using your voice for truth! This very subject had been weighing heavy on me and often I go hard for Bey, not because I am in some hive but because I see what is really going on and it stinks! This very mindset we are witnessing is exactly how we became slaves in the first place, I truly think something is wrong with our psychology and how we look at each other. This brings tears to my eyes.

[@ITSCAROLYNGRAY]

Well shat. You made me shed a tear. I am terrified about how this video and that part of the video will be received. Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts. 💚🍪

[@MyShariAmour]

So ONLY Dark skin Black women experience this type of trauma from men? LMAOOOOO this response is just WOW!!!

[@melg5161]

Come on Cookie with the receipts, facts and timelines. I just don’t understand the hate for Beyoncé. If you don’t want to buy the product…just don’t. The energy people have for her I truly believe it’s something else going on and they need to deal with that internally. The time they spent being mad at her, they could be using it to do something good in their life.

[@japonesa5186]

Your posts are so refreshing and genuine. Thank you…. ♥️ Tired of the dramatic theatrical no own personality accounts…

[@MadiHink]

What you said at the end of the edited in portion as well as the end of the video was spot on. The vast majority of the complaints ppl had about this brand have been rendered null and void. The word of mouth has been some of the best I’ve seen online and the products are HITTING. All that noise only for Beyoncé to win…again. LMAOOOOO

[@Too510]

I loooove this shiii so much! Cécred has become a staple because nobody stuff has made my hair feel the way it does now. It’s so damn soft and I’m a product JUNKIE, ya hear me??! 10/10 for me!! Buy this yall!

[@jadaony4145]

As a lifelong Beyonce fan I’ve gotten used to the unhinged behaviour from BW towards Beyonce. It’s sad how much they were making videos all over social media hoping the brand will fail and the ingredients would be bad smh. That’s why I’m so glad Cecred is a inclusive brand for all hair textures. She can’t rely only on BW for success with her brand. It’s funny now that reviews are coming in and positive from all races, BW are crying that the brand isn’t for black women/ type 4 hair only 😂 They wanted to have the power to destroy her brand but Cecred being inclusive for all races, won’t allow them to.

[@DebraJohnson]

The majority of Cecred reviews are from black women. Do a simple search of KZbin and mainly black women will pop up. Yes, she created it for all races, but she will need black women to be the consistent buyers and hence she should be paying attention to our questions, critiques, and reviews. There has to be a target audience for hair care products. It's nearly impossible to create haircare for "everyone" and be successful. Not buying a celebrity's products, especially at a such a high pricepoint does not mean you want the products to fail. Not all black women are going to buy Cecred...and they don't have to. I have never purchased Pattern or TPH products, but I don't "hate" them or want them to fail.

[@Too510]

This!! I’m sorry, but I see our own people hate on her and critique her like she’s the damn president the most!

[@DebraJohnson]

@@Mimi_622 Ma'am Mielle was built up as a brand by BLACK WOMEN. The reviewer on TikTok only popularized one product, the Rosemary oil and I went to Target last night and the shelves are full of that oil because it was a passing fad for other groups. Like I said, a simple search reveals that there are mostly black women backing Beyonce on this. Yes, she is a huge mainstream megastar, but Beyonce knows her base is black women (who are primarily brown/darker-skinned) and that's why she launched in Essence. She needs guidance on her marketing because the "it's for everybody" concept doesn't make sense, and not just from the perspective of race. I don't even use the same products for my curly hair, versus my silk pressed/straightened hair, versus braids.

[@Meca1986]

​@@DebraJohnson bullshit .I've seen the majority of black women saying dumb ass shit like "we haven't seen her real hair" when a lot of the times we have been looking at her wearing her real hair. Her hair is super fkn long . but stop acting like you haven't seen these heffas just dry ass hating on that lady for no damn reason

[@ky1242]

@@DebraJohnsonno it’s actually not impossible, that’s why the science is important. Science beats social influence every time, so she made an awesome move centering the science and the brand heritage and not centering herself.

[@JasmineJenai]

I understand some of the concerns, but love how you came with receipts and shared how you truly feel about Cecred.

[@sweetybyrd65]

While a lot of the feelings are due to colorism, some of it might be jealousy for all that she has accomplished as a lighter skinned black woman. I’m proud of what she has done and this is coming from a medium brown skin woman with 4 type hair. I for one will be trying out her products without bias.

[@ITSCAROLYNGRAY]

I’m not sure what happened to your comment but I want to make sure you had a response. @carlyon100 You don’t consider me a lil more mocha frappe? Or i just look like a vanilla caramel to you? I’m just kidding. When it comes to career, i have not received favor. I became an entrepreneur because i wanted to create my own favor. I have a lot of trauma from working in corporate because i felt very silenced. My white name got me to be considered, my resume got me the interview, when i got there I needed a referral. Get what mean. But if i do get favor in what im doing now I will use that shit and bring us with me. Yes I WILL! Because i know my worth and the worth of my people. I feel like this favor we’re talking about has been felt in my experience with men and when i felt that i would not proceed with a man like that. I will be honest with you on this note. I’ve never felt good enough for light skin folk or dark skin folk. And definitely not white people, until folks got to know me. But i would often feel that once i passed the “vibe check” with any of those categories I was the exception. And that is very ick to me. So it may not be what you think i experience looking at me but I’ve seen favor in many areas of life but I’m Always doubted first and I’ve worked hard for my opportunities.

[@ashabrandiearley7206]

“Beyonce too high for us” grinds my gears because they don’t require these billionaire white men, whose apps they use, to live up to the same standards they set. It boils down to insecurity. If you critique a celeb for a money grab I’m not disputing you. But something about this woman turns people into walking hypocrites. Taraji and tracee’s line came out of nowhere and didn’t receive this much criticism. Beyonce said a couple of decades ago she wanted to open salons. I think Cécred is her way of fulfilling that dream.

[@thirtyyearcosmetologist]

It’s not that deep! Taraji, Tracee, Rihanna , Tia and all the celebrities that put their name on products want your money. We make things too personal.

[@Scorpion-dn8ju]

But these white brands don't?

[@uniquelyyou7109]

Carolyn - Please share the model Dyson Hair Dryer you used and flat iron with the comb attachment. Please ma'am! Apparently I have been working to hard to straighten my hair!

[@Ccgemini]

Why does everything have to be such a big damn deal. It’s your money if you want to buy the product buy it and if you don’t want to buy the product leave it alone, Simple. I had to check my husband’s friend who ask if my step-son still speak like a White Boy and I say HELL YES he speaks ENGLISH. His dad has been spending money on his education since pre school and he better ENUNCIATE all his damn words. Parents please allow your children to be educated because being dumb is not an option. Your hair looks fabulous. I need a Airwrap. The dandruff is the weather and stress, Peppermint helps.

[@ITSCAROLYNGRAY]

It’s the HELL YES HE SPEAKS ENGLISH for me !!! Yessssss!!! I know that’s right !! Thank you for watching 💚🍪💚

[@Ccgemini]

@@ITSCAROLYNGRAY Education doesn’t make you White because not every white person is educated. Education is for everyone and anyone that has access to get one.

[@thaliahall4599]

Thank you for an honest and informative presentation of Beyonce"s hair products. No products are ideal for everyone. As one commenter said, you can't please everyone and you buy it or not. The hate is ridiculous especially from those who have never tried the products! Pretty sure these products were well researched and tested and are for all hair types! There is an underlying problem of colorism in the black community which has persisted for hundreds of years.

[@Sirrah9]

It's a money grab, she should've started a wig line, why isn't she in the Marketing campaigns, she never tells us anything...it's just thoughtless comments. Her mother was a licensed cosmetologist and salon owner, a hair care line makes obvious sense. It's literal nitpicking at every thing and not being reasonable nor rationale. And the audacity to tell a person what they should invest their time and energy into is wild. This video is very on time and thoughtful. And having notes is important when speaking on a subject. Taking note of that for myself. ❤

[@SunnyXBlu_Yt]

Why would she start a wig line with she wears her long, thick natural hair 50% or more of the time? Every single product on earth is a money grab 😂.

[@KaliMaeKmyassh-lm6ix]

Read the comment again. The person who commented was just repeating all the commentary that others have made about the line

[@jadaony4145]

Respect to you for being brave to discuss the issues surrounding colorism especially towards Bey. It’s hard not to notice that a lot of BW that have been really venomous towards her & this hair line is from browner BW. It’s been consistent since Destiny’s Child and when you point it out, they call you “colourist” or now the new phrase “anti black”. So the audacity to complain that the brand isn’t focused on them is a joke! Even if Bey used other races in her marketing, why not? She’s a global star since she was a teenager and other races do support Bey and buy hair products period. If she only used BW would BW buy immediately? Absolutely not!

[@Meca1986]

Exactly!

[@itstracyco]

It blows my mind how hated she is.

[@azizasingh]

You meant well and the idea of peoples prejudices and ignorance projecting on to beyonce is correct. However, there is no such thing as reverse colorism. Just like there is no such thing as reverse racism. An “ism” connotes systemic power which black people cannot exact on the oppressor. Same with dark skin people. If black people or dark skin people have prejudices against white or lighter skinned people, it’s just prejudice, disdain or spite. They don’t have the power in the systemic hierarchy to be racist or colorist. Hope that helps.

[@ITSCAROLYNGRAY]

Hi there. Sure thing and i know you meant well with this comment. Thank you for watching. this video has aged a bit and I’ve definitely covered this in other videos/lives about mistakingly using the word reverse. I knew the difference, just got caught up in creation. I realize that though I know im human and can make mistakes, i can’t just film an experience while in a flow state. With the reach that I have, I have to be SUPER CAREFUL and almost robotic about every word that I speak and since creating this video I have refrained from making more like this because I had to learn that most ppl don’t know my heart or assume my intention or don’t know my ACTUAL BLACK HUMAN EXPERIENCE WITH THE AMAZING BLACK FAMILY I HAVE With what i share. I don’t read off of a teleprompter, i try to harmonize my written notes but i will be holding off of certain topics until i can afford regular assistance to help ensure the words that flow through me during creation align with my intentions. TYSM 💚🍪

[@dashawndavis838]

Beautiful hair! Also, you hit that colorism thing right on the nose. I too have noticed that some black women seem to have a personal problem Beyoncé.

[@damigbadebo7722]

CAROLYN GRAY (and yeah I am yelling your name🙂) you did this review justice! If we don't see / or hear any other review on Ce'cred - this is more than enough. A testament to how genuinely authentic and true-hearted you are. I love your videos sis. I really do - all of what you are and do is all of what is missing in today's vlogging world/space. Keep at it CG❤

[@Tian-w6l]

This was good! I had an unnecessarily tense chat w my Mom and sis about the launch and it aligned with a lot of what you said, boiling down to resentment over her many privileges. It was disappointing, but nothing new in the Beyonce discourse. I am so happy she designed it as a businesswoman and not a sentimentalist. Inclusivity is not just for black folks. Sometimes the narrative is to just be happy for our sis instead of grumbling about not being the main character. Wakanda had a largely dark skin cast and yet we collectively seemed to feel embraced. A win is a win.

[@abundance6484]

Colorism, lack of infrastructure, no inheritance and organization in a capitalistic society in addition to the great grands being locked out, will always ooze into modern life.

[@gr8nessalways586]

I have a business I started with black people in mind… initially… I was met with visceral, constantly asking about a discount, and I can go on. I never have that problem with other cultures, so I've moved on to a better range of customers. Not sorry. This was a good video. Thanks for posting.♥️

[@avalynl9018]

❤ well said CG 👏🏽 Im glad you chose to use your platform to address such a big issue . Hopefully the conversations of healing will continue within our community

[@NotKekePalmer]

I LOVE educated reviews that show that the person in question did research. I LOVE. The conversations were very timely and needed. And the criticism that they wanna see her do what Rihanna did with Fenty and sit in front of the camera so we have reason to buy the products and criticise her hair health. She's a more private person. We haven't seen all her kids. On purpose. You won't run into Beyonce on the street. There's so much criticism that people have to over Beyonce and it's not even the things for which she should be criticised. Beyonce does not need anyone's extra money-- not for more tours or haircare. Black women can do no right even in other black women's eyes. I hate it here. You earned a subscriber for this well-informed review.

[@GODSFAVORITEDAUGTHER]

Your review on this product was beyond thorough. It was very thoughtful, but also honest. I appreciate your feedback and I look forward to purchasing a few of the products for my hair and my son. Thank you for all that you do ❤.

[@popposterboy]

I don’t think it should be considered pocket watching when critiquing billionaires that openly brag about being billionaires in their music. As we know billionaires get to that status through harmful business practices and often off the backs of other people’s work. I believe that it’s fair to critique Beyoncé’s business practices when it has been reported that she uses her power to take people’s publishing in the music industry. I’m aware that the topics are separate, but are in some way connected and contributes to the public being turned off. if we don’t critique billionaires then they’ll continue to get away with harmful practices in the future. I think it’s fair that people are raising an eyebrow at celebrity brands when a lot of times they are just cash grabs, not saying that this is the case with Cécred. I am a fan of Beyoncé and her artistry so I’m not saying that she isn’t a hard worker. We must acknowledge that there are a lot of reasons as to why people are side eyeing celebrities and their brand ventures now more than ever before. I do respect your opinion and enjoy your content so I’m not saying this to start a debate. Just sharing my thoughts.

[@ITSCAROLYNGRAY]

It’s ok to share an opinion with this channel my love. I know that this will trigger a lot of folks. I just get weary with folks who get disrespectful 😩🤣 But i understand what you mean and it definitely resonates. I don’t know too much detail about the publishing situation because i remember a moment happening with Pharrell, Kelis, and Beyonce. The song in question was taken off for a day on the album but then it went back up so it came across like everything was ok. And to be honest I forgot about looking into that. Let’s see. But i feel you! Money can spawn evil in this world.

[@jamesl3058]

@@ITSCAROLYNGRAYNe-Yo wrote irreplaceable…but Beyoncé has co-writing credit

[@popposterboy]

@@ITSCAROLYNGRAY yeah it’s a very nuanced conversation.

[@jjw1920]

Woooo sis. I am sooo glad you realized this. I was not shocked but still disappointed that it’s always this backlash from dark skin women when it comes to anything Beyoncé related. They were releasing videos about her hair product before it was even released saying not to buy it that it isn’t for them. They have pushed this narrative that Beyoncé doesn’t have healthy hair and when we see her real hair say it’s not real. I saw a discussion online about Beyoncé one day and it was a black gay man that said this to black women. He said he feels like Beyoncé triggers certain black women like she is the light skin girl in school that they didn’t like. And I really feel like it’s the truth. Beyoncé triggers so many black women especially dark skin women and I have not seen any other black female celebrity get the level of hate like she did for just existing. It’s weird and it’s really something that needs to be discussed because it’s really not a good look.

[@Kia805]

The first thing my bestie said to me when i told her i was buying was “ Beyoncé dont even wear her own hair” my thoughts were, well what does that mean doesn’t mean her natural hair is not great lol. I never seen the maker of suaves hair and ppl still buy 🤷🏽‍♀️ I tried fenty products and i haven’t stop using it since i love the fenty foundation wash and lotion. I say that to say i feel that they have the means to actually invest in Better products so it’s worth a try. If it don’t work then move on and try something else

[@kimberlylandsman2233]

Awesome video as always. I loved that you are so TransPARENT ❤️. Always everyone needs understanding that Beyonce is a mom and she is raising beautiful children to understand what's good for their hair. I remember growing up getting relaxers every 6 weeks but when I had my daughter who is 16 now I stop because I wanted to love her healthy hair. . She has curly Natural hair and she gets straight by pressing it out at the salon. Every needs to loved and respect everyone choices. Thank you for being such a wonderful person. I'm honored to be part of the Cookie 🍪 community ❤

[@CharisseKenionYT]

Whatttt you know you got me with the 'unpopular opinion' Carolyn!

[@ITSCAROLYNGRAY]

👀🥹

[@CharisseKenionYT]

@@ITSCAROLYNGRAY also I love that you truly *know* your hair. A lot of people will buy something purely based on a celebrity being involved

[@Msyinett]

The way people are pushing against Beyonce is a combination of misogyny and colorism. What does it matter if we see her natural hair? A good product is a good product. And we didn't question k18 or Olaplex. Beyonce is a capitalist, yes, but her struggle to make this successful is a win because many know the struggle of having to be excellent only to be treated like the next average person.

[@rhondamiller9209]

It doesn’t matter about the business people that she hired to run the company as far as I am concerned. What matters to me who are the scientist behind the formulation because I know it is not her or her mother we need to speak on that.

[@0967char]

I applaud you for having the courage to address colorism. It’s still an issue within communities of color around the world, think about how bleaching is a common practice in some countries. We’ve come a long way and still have a long way to go on this issue and I understand what you’re trying to communicate about light skin backlash having experienced that at times myself.

[@thaliahall4599]

Exactly 💯!

[@LivingInTheProcess]

I subscribed from this video. I love that you are just sharing your experience & your own perspective from an organic standpoint. Thank you for addressing how the Willie lynch effect is a stronghold on all of the african American community. Thank you! I hope to meet you one day! Ciao!

[@veradarby7222]

People who have made bigggg money by doing only one thing need to diversify. Makes great economic sense.

[@goddess_incarnate]

YES to everything you said! All of it.

[@DynamicDiva100]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🫶🏾. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, much appreciated and needed. With that being said, I'm a dark skin woman and I get treated so bad by people of color because of how I carry myself. I'm told I'm boogie, stuck up, because of how I talk, and dress. It's so upsetting. People say I'm trying or acting white. 😢 It's so sad. Especially when it's coming from my family.

[@Msprissy32]

Your hair is beautiful!...loving your content...dialog is refreshing and transparent.

[@moniwill]

Dark , light , we should love each other. What I don’t understand is why light , taupe , yellow black people refer to themselves as”brown “ shouldn’t actual brown girls that do exist be referred to as brown. Ex. Kelly Roland,Mary j bilge are brown women. Not Tracey Ross, not Audra McDonald. Not many light women who call themselves brown are brown. They would never call themselves white because a white women wouldn’t allow it. Own your lightness and let brown women be brown.

[@ITSCAROLYNGRAY]

I’m a caramel macchiato with a hint of vanilla … maybe if we looked at the shades like flavors i think we would heal a little bit of the trauma. What you think? Just a little bit. According to makeup I’m medium tan with neutral under tone …. I rather it be a golden undertone so i rebuked it in the name of Jesus.

[@girlbrittneygirl]

A brown woman is a brown woman period, no matter what shade of brown she is! Light skin black people are black. You have some women of lighter skin who have really light hair, damn near yellow blonde hair! They’re still considered black! They are way lighter than Beyoncé not mixed!

[@girlbrittneygirl]

@@ITSCAROLYNGRAYThere’s nothing wrong with you having neutral undertones! Embrace it! You can any hair color! I’m more of a mohogany with pinkish-red undertones.

[@antoinettechevalier2453]

I’m confused by your post: There are many shades of “brown”! Tan, taupe, khaki, beige, toffee, coffee, mahogany, caramel, etc. All shades of brown women can and should embrace the melanin in their skin - That’s not a bad thing! Why would we want to create divisions in the black community by drawing lines around who can call themselves “brown”?!? And then, who would decide where the lines are drawn: You’re saying Audra McDonald isn’t “brown”? Ms McDonald is “dark brown” or “medium brown” to me, but u obviously see something different. Please let brown women claim their color: We know who we are, and we love the melanated sisterhood - all shades accepted!

[@moniwill]

I don’t even know who said brown women shouldn’t embrace their melanin . Where did you read that?

[@mmsfoxxie1]

This is the best Cecred video I’ve seen. Very thorough!

[@vanessaslife59]

I totally cracked up when you pulled out the garbage bag🤣🤣🤣 I guess it’s the cosmetologist in me I be like they can get about 50-100 processing caps for 5 dollars yet so many grab for shopping bags and now garbage bags 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for your insight on this 💕

[@rosawilliams3224]

Carolyn girl you are a true deliverer of information on facts. You have the gifted ability see through all noise. I see that we have come a long way from where we were so why are we going backwards. A lot has changed hints this is why this is coming up again about our coloring but something wants to push us backwards. We need to be more vigilant. Outsiders are trying to divide us. Giril you are amazing to watch you never cease to surprise me.❤🎉

[@ITSCAROLYNGRAY]

awwww omg thank you so much. Im glad you liked the video and how I presented. Im still nervous about this is received over all but comments like this make me feel confirmed and not alone in my thoughts.

[@positive647]

GREAT POINTS! You touched on a lot of topics that we need to discuss more, especially NOW! Thank you for sharing.

[@ellebeishere4881]

For initiating the dialogue, thank you. Your analysis. Everything said. Agreed. 100%.

[@thetiredfemme3652]

I appreciate your pov with fashion and these products! I love that you said it with your chest with intention, honesty and respect. 🙏🏾❤️

[@jackiepeavy5505]

Your hair looks like you went to the salon shiny bouncy healthy.

[@Recoverrestoregro]

Absolutely loved the conversation and the video! I’m a licensed cosmetologist and I could see the quality of the products from your application. Excellent! I look forward to adding this line on my back bar of products!

[@shontemartinez7826]

Please keep us posted on the products. Your curls looked good while the hair was wet. The tapered and big afro photos you look gorgeous. I believe when T. Ross came out with her hair line it was the same backlash from the community. Needless to say the line is doing well.

[@Decades-pl2kl]

I think the dislike people have for her is her detachment as a person to the outside world and not wanting you in hers either.

[@mochabrown9097]

Thank you ma'am. I agree. It makes you wonder just how pro black or repping our blackness how authentic it is. Because there is so much vitirol towards the very person(black woman) we say we support and love. We as black people.How do we see but don't really see?

[@MrsSkittles916]

I’ve watched many reviews on Cecred, some liked it and some didn’t. However, it’s truly weird watching women do reviews just to credit or discredit the other’s reviews because the standing them is that “all Black women need to support Beyonce.” Beyonce may be a God to people but she is not YHWH and it’s not our job to make sure she succeeds at everything she does. It’s creepy reading these comments from grown women who obviously have no real direction of their own. To buy a product to do a review, claim that it is good, but then goes back to continuing to use your previous product is false advertisement. It’s a ploy to promote the creator. People generally by different products when they are looking to change, not to convince others something is good…..or not good. All this hype over hair care products that are out of the normal budget of most Black women is absurd. Women, Let’s find something else to be passionate about because this ain’t it.

[@ITSCAROLYNGRAY]

I’ve been using the product since and love it. Use pattern tools…. What exactly are you saying about this particular video ?

[@Romans12-21]

Beyoncé needs to cut you a check! Your the perfect brand ambassador for the brand. Thank you for the review. I might try it.

[@tierra-rareearth-divastyle1255]

Really happy you addressed it because I felt it through the screen & couldn’t finish that episode. We do need a greater conversation because those wounds have been perpetuated throughout families, friends & our social experiences since the process was created. Thanks & 🥂‼️👑

[@joycedouglas6639]

What does that have anything to do with the product? If your going to do a demo on hair care products in the future give the name of the product, talk about the product ingredients, the product application and the product results and put that other stuff to yourself because gossip is a waste of time yours and mind...

[@ITSCAROLYNGRAY]

The word is spelled : minE not minD☺️ …… and also it’s MY content. And my CONTENT is not for you then. And that’s quite alright. Hope you find what you’re looking for.

[@marisatapper8272]

Such a helpful review! I just want to say:being biracial and light-skinned, I really empathise with your ideas about colourism. I've experienced having "You just think you're white don't you?!" yelled at me in the street by an unknown guy I passed , who was angry I didn't allow myself to be harassed and picked up by him, simply because he was an aggressive stranger.... and why on earth should I? I'm simply not available as a sexual plaything for any passing man, of whatever colour.

[@FoToGrayZone]

Maybe the BIG WIN FOR ESSENCE magazine ( disclaimer😂i have had the honor of photographing Susan Taylor😂name DrOp) should be taken in consideration. Yeah ESSENCE 🎉 JS 😊

[@miag6211]

As a dark skin black woman I have never experienced this. I have always looked beautiful and dress really nice so all shades of woman and men loved me. I’m 53 years young this is a new thing internet I believe

[@DistantlyCold]

Definitely depends on where you were born and raised.

[@miag6211]

@@DistantlyCold Brooklyn NY

[@MadiHink]

One question I do have, though…Why ppl keep bringing up Deréon? That was like damn near 20 years ago. LMAOOOOOO

[@ITSCAROLYNGRAY]

Cuz it was not her best and I’m sure she learned from and that’s the good thing about it👀 lmaoooo. I just want yall to know i didn’t partake in that! 🤣🤣 im just saying dammit.

[@remimartinsareola4773]

You earned a subscriber for this video, I was going to pass because of the thumbnail but thank you for the conversation you had. I was so heartbroken by the comments I saw from black people especially but you've broken it down all well. Sending you love.

[@GaytoniaFlowers]

I enjoy your content and the thoughtfulness you give to every topic. Hair and color are two very touchy subjects for us and you handled it beautifully.

[@GwendolynSolanke]

It is good that you put the information out about this new hair care line. I am not going to purchase it. I have staple products and i use them. I hope the product line do well.

[@cello2ma]

Business owners start companies that make money. Period. No one is asking to see a member of the Garnier Family wash their hair on KZbin before purchasing those Garnier-Fructise products. Or donate to any underprivileged communities before they will purchase. People just want to hate no matter what she does.

[@jenowens9990]

I appreciate your perspectives and I enjoyed your review of the products! 👌🏾 I was really considering purchasing the rice water treatment from the line! 👀🤔

[@tonnishaB85]

I think I’m gonna wait til it’s been out awhile before I purchase. I’ve supported all things Beyonce, I’m a huge fan.

[@Thelagniappelife]

The CEO is a problem for me. Thank you for the best commentary and product review.

[@beneg417]

What draws me to this brand is it seems to be about actual HAIR CARE HEALTH. That 's all I care about. Also your hair looked beautiful!!

[@shaniquaosgood6366]

I subscribed just based on your take on the Beyoncé and colorism situation. Listening to your take is refreshing, I love how you looked at both sides as I do the same and find that not many people can or know how to look at it in that way 😢 but to know someone else can do that is what has me here commenting because YES. We are rare. However,I clicked on your video because I LOVE your haircut and am in the process of taking the leap and cutting mine this short. 😂

[@MarianneSunshine]

Sis, reverse colourism does not exist. Individual experiences do not negate the systemic discrimination of dark skinned people. If you can tell your story about your negative experiences and that of your father and that’s totally valid, others can talk about how they feel about being excluded by Beyoncé and other brands. We can all have opinions but we can’t silence each other.

[@ITSCAROLYNGRAY]

That wasn’t my intention of understanding, I will address it better in future videos as best as i humanly can. As i said i am one person and this is alot to unpack as a topic. Im not silencing Anyone, just highlighting a energy i experienced and saying NONE OF IT: the cause, the system, the effects are ok and need to be healed within us and with better treatment of EACH OTHER. Thank you for your feedback.

[@MaryDavisBrown]

As a dark skin 60 year young woman who grew up in the south during the 60s and 70s, I can definitely relate to being overlooked and undervalued simply based on my skin tone. Although I don’t know if reverse colorism exists, but I do think that there is a level of hurt that darker skin women still carry around with them and they often direct that hurt at lighter skin women. BTW my mom was a lighter skin woman who unknowingly projected her bias about color on to me. She would not let me wear certain colors but she let my lighter sister wear them and it was not done in a mean way. She simply believed it to be true. Sometimes darker sisters often believe that lighter sisters think that they are more superior and darker sisters will go out of their way to let them know that they are not. I’m speaking from a place of experience. Carolyn I think that a lot of your points were valid. We need healing and whether the negative behavior is called colorism or not it does exist and we can’t deny that.

[@MarianneSunshine]

@@ITSCAROLYNGRAY Understood, energy can be hard to convey in words. Love your content. ❤

[@user-zj6np3we4j]

For all the cookies out there on a budget,I love Tsubaki hair mask and hair oil.I buy it on Amazon.The hair oil has no odor.I put it on the ends at night,before I wash my hair.I have color and heat treated hair.

[@pretti_dope]

Her red bob was gorgeous and Bretman has beautiful hair already, so using him was plus as well.

[@Gbreal1971]

I don’t follow celebrities. And I can still root for the success of an entrepreneurial Black woman named Beyoncé. Because there are enough people who don’t look like us repeatedly telling us to stay in our lane. Why would we promote the same behavior within our communities? That’s an old mindset that keeps us hustling backwards and needs to change, as Carolyn eloquently stated. I also want to state that smaller Black-owned brands without a celebrity behind them can also thrive. Ultimately, when it comes to hair care, the journey is personal and what works for some won’t for all.

[@jenowens9990]

Blow dryer & flat iron deets?Please and thank you!👀🌺

[@nicolewilson6973]

Carolyn this was a great video, it’s true we seem to divide over everything. Because of your honesty in your video, I think I will give the products a try.

[@ITSCAROLYNGRAY]

oMg! yay! let me know your thoughts when you do. And thank you for watching.

[@nicolewilson6973]

@@ITSCAROLYNGRAY okay!

[@monicamcintosh8113]

So enjoyed your thoughtful commentary on how we as black people teat each other. Beyonce has given back in many ways. During her concert tour she gave money to an HBCU in some of the cities she was in. One HBCU happened to be my alma mater. Thank you for addressing our colorism issues and inability to just support even if we dont want or need the products in question.

[@MaryDavisBrown]

Carolyn I first started following you because of the fashion going on a year now. But, as your channel has grown, I follow you for so much more! You tackled the issue of colorism with so much tack and grace as you do more of the topics that you have addressed. I look forward to seeing where you go because I am convinced that you are going far. Continue to be authentically you and I’ll continue to support and follow you! Be blessed 💕

[@princessashford9459]

An awesome job on the discussion regarding Beyoncé new hair products and regarding colorism!👏🏾