Girllll, I tried the no oils, no butters trend and we NEED to talk!

[@blaquehippie]

to anybody who has a child, screenshot a picture of this woman and show your child her beautiful hair. Let's normalize self love in our community. (Youre so amazing MY GOODNESS GIRL!!! 😍)

[@JennJackson]

Representation freaking matters!!! 🔥

[@CMBrown-oo1fr]

Absolutely! My daughter is 12 and is a 4C natural and she and I watch Jenn J all the time! I love how she represents!

[@blaquehippie]

@@JennJackson YAAAÃAASSS!!! I watched this episode of "Americas Supernanny" last night about a black family. Everybody was dark but they always picked at darkest child. It broke my heart.

[@blaquehippie]

@@CMBrown-oo1fr I love that you do that with her. She is one day going to teach other black people who didn't have such a positive influence. 🥰🥰

[@Escalated401]

@@CMBrown-oo1fr you're an amazing mother

[@toyinaina6747]

I’m sticking with oils. It allows me to retain moisture for almost a full week. Without oils my hair looks dull and loses moisture faster. No need to change my routine cos my hair is the longest it has ever been. But kudos to those trying this method.

[@libfuzzy4629]

Water evaporates from the hair follicle every 5 to 7 days oils aren't helping you retain moisture. What your feeling is the lubricated feeling it provides.

[@shu4979]

@@libfuzzy4629 water makes my hair dry so🤷🏿‍♀️

[@libfuzzy4629]

@@shu4979 that's why it's recommend to use botanical gels that have humectants like aloe vera in them and foams to set styles . Hair stylists just use high quality products that work they never say to not put any thing on your hair. Most products are formulated with oils in them already as well 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@CuriosityRover77]

@@shu4979 That seems like a condition. No matter what SCIENTIFICALLY water hydrates so...

[@OHoneyPot]

@@CuriosityRover77 correct. Water is an activator.

[@Fredonique]

I think people should do what works for them. My hair does not want anything but oils and butters, the breakage I experienced when I wasn't using it is not something I would want to go back to. Glad it's going well for you though!

[@blackglitteremoji3054]

I’m the same way! Raw Shea, Mango butter and Jamaican black castor oil I use the most but I’ve dabbled in going back to the old school with grease too! I’m working on simplifying my routine cause my hair is long and thick as hell.

[@illenhair3763]

So I liked your comment a couple of months ago because it was true at the time. But I revisited the whole no raw oils and no raw butters method and realised I'd made some mistakes. Turned out all the products I already had were fine for the detox. The second thing was shampoo. After the first clarifying shampoo, I should have found a more moisturizing shampoo to use instead. Now I don't clarify unless I need to. Personally I've never liked Shea butter because it felt heavy on my hair, and I didn't really use anything on my hair after washing and conditioning. That meant my hair dried out real fast and was impossible to seal with when I tried washing it because there was nothing to wash off anyway. So now I use a leave in and flaxseed gel. Tbh my hair is smoother now and flaxseed gel really hydrates my hair. I mostly do twists and the curls are popping. I'd recommend that you try it again and find a mild shampoo and great gel + leave in. You might actually like it this time around.

[@Mrs_Canary]

I've been doing it for 3 months. Chile. I will never use "raw" oil or butters again.

[@veronicas2445]

After I stopped the oil and butter, my hair started growing. My hairstylist recommended the change. I use a clarifying shampoo once a month, innerscense, uncle funky daughter gel weekly. Now, i use herbal essence mousse (judge as you will, it's cheap) for foam. I do set under dryer. My hairstylist recommended wearing a buff. If you can find a satin buff, even better. It takes practice.

[@kathleenadeshoga8415]

No judgment here! It's recommended to use the stylers that gives you the results you want :P u can use a variety of foams

[@pellagiatambama3906]

What is a buff dear

[@DefineMorena]

@@pellagiatambama3906 I know I'm not her but it's something to use in order to pineapple your hair, like a loc soc/dreadlock sock/tube. I'll link a video for reference.

[@DefineMorena]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6KxkmBol56kp7c

[@themillennialpa]

Thank you. So do you just wear a from everyday?

[@Missbeky736]

I started it two months ago and after a month, my hair started to feel soooo soft and that feeling stays for all week! When I was using a butter, my hair felt dry after 3 days and I had to remoisturize. Now I never have to remoisturize mid-week! I still use a leave in even tho it's not necessary. I like how it leaves my hair less dull and more shiny. I deepcondition my hair from time to time. And I never do a WNG, I always do a braidout with a foam! The no raw oils and no butter detox is still valid with any styles!!!

[@kathleenadeshoga8415]

It works for every style not just wash and go's 🙌 love it

[@owa.a9064]

What type of hair do u have?

[@Missbeky736]

@@owa.a9064 I have 4c hair

[@Topzyturvey]

@@Missbeky736do you use the foam on damp or dry hair? Thanks

[@Missbeky736]

@@Topzyturvey Damp

[@sumayahzahid9243]

My black trichologist also suggested this. I'm confused about what traditions are slavery related or not. Anyway... my hair is healthier without excessive oils. My scalp breathes!

[@gladiatorinsweats]

I think your climate needs to be considered a lot, because when there's literally no moisture in the air, oils and butters have been hair-saving for me.

[@4knewt505]

Speak to me in Arizona!! My scalp be on 🔥

[@teetee4045]

Yaaaas!! Location, location, location!!

[@sandieb2019]

Absolutely. ...with how cold it gets in the UK. There is no way I can't use oils, butter and grease

[@selle1330]

I agree. I live in the UK and High porosity. Black Castor is amazing for that and lasts until I wash out. Not everyone wants gel in their hair

[@acestepz]

@@sandieb2019 I live in the UK too but this routine works for me! There are different products that work for different climates. Btw this isn’t about letting go of oils but raw oils and understanding your hair without it (I have super dense, really tight curls btw. Used to call myself 4d lol)

[@faith6575]

The “No oils, No butters” was pioneered by Black Girl Curls. Stylists Aeleise and Aisha. They wrote the ebook, “Wash your damn hair” on it as well: A lot of curly stylists have adopted it, but they started it. Just FYI. Anyways…. Love the vid, your hair, your esthetics. You never disappoint. 💜

[@JennJackson]

Thank you

[@EpicRealistTV]

Oh, really? That's interesting to know. Thanks! :)

[@faith6575]

@@EpicRealistTV you're welcome

[@literaIIyshy]

Yess i follow them on Instagram!

[@Candlya]

Hair gurus was like sulfate is your enemy blablabla but then you need to wash your hair if you use heavy product. The curly girl method messed up our hair for nothing.

[@marissawilliams1195]

I've been trying it and i've gotten the time to around an hour or a little more. I use either foam or gel though, not both. Gel for the wash and go and foam if i'm doing a twist. I was my hair once a week if i'm not exercising and twice if I am cause my scalp sweats alot. I think the hardest part is accepting that my drawer full of products may have been a waste of money lol.

[@Mrs_Canary]

The waste of $. Since 2013. Makes me cringe. But we learning to unlearn the lies. We use all that stuff just 2 still have dry breaking hair.

[@Topzyturvey]

Do you use the foam on damp or dry hair? Thanks

[@marissawilliams1195]

@@Topzyturvey I try to do most of my styling while my hair is soaking wet...as soon as I come out the shower. The only time I style my hair relatively dry is for braids.

[@cfoster6804]

I just cleaned out my drawer. So much money wasted but my hair is now soft and moisturized.

[@isabellevasquez7433]

@@cfoster6804 me too! It hurt to clear it out but now I have one shower caddy for everything I own.

[@musemuzi]

Your hair is what us Africans can relate to when we hear 4C! Most other 4C hair makes us feel like the scale is incomplete. Thank you. ❤️

[@Laura-sg6ss]

Well yeah... coz its an African texture 👀 Also, thats because 3 textures for Afro hair?? I don't think it's accurate i mean if you look at the guy that created it then you'll see that he's anti Black and didn't care about our hair. So I don't doubt they maybe don't fit in with 4b but it's just a variation. Look at the LOIS typing system. It's a bit more accurate but I would say it's because there must be more that 3 types!!

[@msnkuli6089]

Exactly!

[@caribbeandiva2547]

@@Laura-sg6ss yes I agree with you.

[@miniminott48]

I don't pre-poo. I wash my hair every two weeks with a sulphate shampoo which I apply from scalp to strands, use either a rinse-out conditioner or deep conditioner (not both) mixed with fresh aloe vera, apply a leave-in, curling cream and seal with a little olive oil. I don't use gels or mousse. I dry my hair with a hooded dryer. My hair remains moisturized and defined for 2 weeks without refreshing. I wear wash and gos mainly which I just fluff and go in the mornings and twists occasionally. Minus drying time from wash/detangling to styling is 2 hours max. My scalp starts feeling itchy close to wash day, like Day 12. I can't go past two weeks or my hair will start drying out. I have medium porosity, medium density, 4A hair. Oh, and I drink a gallon of water per day and eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Do what works for your hair and I think detoxing one's hair once in a while is a good idea.

[@AnisaAkeya]

I used oils and butters for 9 years. Yeah my hair is long, but a few days after washing it would feel rough and tangled. I wish someone had stopped me sooner. I didnt even know the front of my hair curled up like this, and longer I go with out butters and oils the better it looks.

[@keepinitkawaii]

GURL tell me about it. Natural for 7 years and i spent MONEY buying allll the buuters. I just figured my hair was 4c dry and difficult. 8 months into no oils no butter, my hair detangles EASILY, it retains moisture for WEEKS though i dont go longer than 7 days without a wash, and apparently my hair curl pattern is actually like 3c/4a( tho i know they dont believe in the curl typing system but i really thought i had no curl pattern for 7 years!!) 😂😂 turns out it was so DRY it wouldn't even curl

[@kathleenadeshoga8415]

Facts! I wished I learned about it sooner cause mannnnn :(

[@Cindy99765]

Do you have low porosity? I'm noticing that many people who use this method often have this porosity.

[@ladylaurenia]

@@keepinitkawaii 4c and natural for 9 years. I literally have the exact same experience. I can't believe my hair looks and acts like this.

[@cfoster6804]

@@Cindy99765 I'm as high porosity as you can get and it absolutely works for me.

[@phelisaodwa5185]

I think no matter the amount of methods they come up with they will not and can never remove water, water is key after water comes whatever method one likes i for one will not change. Goodluck guys😊

[@camilleclarke3037]

I have long 4c hair, which gets dry and dull very easily.. I'm on week 2 of no oils/butters and my hair has never been this soft and shiny. I'm shocked. I'm going to keep on doing this until it doesn't work anymore.

[@miyoshimccree8309]

I have to add, when I was using oils and butters, my hair would always tangle and I had tons of fairy knots. Now, my ends feel smooth and I can run my fingers through my hair and not get all the tangling. My definition is different, it's more puffy, not so heavy, but I definitely have to get used to the look of my hair. I really like the way it feels.

[@theexperiment9571]

Wash and Go give my hair so many single strand knots. I am amazed how you guys do not get them

[@kathleenadeshoga8415]

@@theexperiment9571 it's about the technique of setting the wash and go. You also need to make sure your hair is profesionally trimmed/cut first before trying this or setting the style may prove to be more difficult

[@princessyunusa]

Omg sameee. My hair is as soft as clouds and so puffy

[@CuriosityRover77]

I'm a convert! Hair typing is literally pointless but I know someone is going to ask so I'm 4b/c and it feels like I have a completely new head of hair. The fact that I no longer have a whole ass wash DAY and it's now a little over an hour is worth it enough. My hair is much easier to detangle, feels softer, NO MORE BREAKAGE, and my kinks/coils effortlessly pop when I used to think I "didn't have wash and go kind of hair". No matter how much I would shampoo, raw oils and butters left my hair dehydrated. I think people are literally mentally trapped into believing black hair has to be difficult and that there is some "holy grail" product out there. I also find it strange how the KZbinrs who are against this are the ones who got popular making oil and butter concoctions. Obviously they won't speak up cause it would affect their bag if they reveal you don't have to use them for growth! I want everyone to know you do not need to be a product junkie trying each new release. Shampoo, condition, leave in, gel or foam. Das it!

[@mystea840]

I completely agree, especially with the part about us being conditioned to think our hair is difficult. This is how I felt when I did the Anthony dickey method! I was like WTF? One hour?? And I have popping curls??!! Changed my life. What foam do you use?

[@CuriosityRover77]

@@mystea840 I've been doing this for almost 4 months now so I'm finishing up what I have that isn't heavy in oil. I'm using the Bronner Brothers Wrapping Lotion. Would not buy again. I want to try the Doux when it runs out or Nairobi.

[@ladylaurenia]

@@CuriosityRover77 the doux is great. i have 4c hair and it makes it sooo soft. amazing hold too.

[@JennJackson]

@@CuriosityRover77 I want to try those as well.

[@LBellatrix]

ALL. OF. THIS. Thank you. Some people really need to believe that this hair care (so-called "4b/4c", Afro-textured hair) is supposed to be complicated...so the idea that maybe it doesn't have to be is really scary... I've been on team Black Girl Curls (the pioneers of this "trend") since February 2020 (when I did the 30 Day Hair Detox and completely gave up raw oils and shea butter) and my hair has NEVER been better.

[@sharonboatswain6501]

I'm a firm believer in learning your hair, what she wants/needs and what she doesn't like. I don't use a lot of oils and butter my self and I have tried the WNG with mousse and gel and she did not like either. I like a good leave in conditioner and a little shine...she's happy.

[@tunzlunz]

Honestly sometimes less is more. I learned my hair doesn’t like too much stuff done to it. I leave her be and she does well.

[@vanessam4980]

at the beginning of summer last year, I got lazy bc of covid (no one was seeing me anyway) and only started doing wash and gos with shampoo, conditioner and gel and nothing else-- no oils, butters, or styling. when I started this, I was at bra strap length. by the end of summer, my hair had grown 3-4 inches. I was past mid-back length. I was AMAZED. I've been doing this ever since, and this is the longest my hair has ever been. I even bought a hooded dryer from amazon to cut the drying time lol I'm a full convert to this method

[@tania354]

Same thing happened to me. I clarified and conditioned my hair, used a leave in and a mousse for my braid out and OMG! i was so shocked my my results. I was hesitant to try doing my hair routine with no oils and butters but i'm so glad i took the plunge. My hair is so moisturised, definition last waaaayyy longer, and my hair is full of bounce,so soft and so fluffy. I used to think i had low density hair but that was because i was weighing my fine strands down with oils and heavy butters. Now i can see how full and voluminous my hair truly is.

[@MT-yx5cu]

Same.

[@MT-yx5cu]

@BlueRezso I use lottabody foam or design essentials almond avocado foam.

[@tania354]

@BlueRezso I use creme of nature argan oil mousse

[@alorachyrie]

This is my hair regimen since the beginning of the year and have been loving it. I was introduced by a stylist in my area I was going to, shortly. I stretch my hair using large scrunchies to separate my hair when sleeping (like 5-6 little baby pineapples all over my head) but let me tell you I still oil my scalp with my light weight growth oil and it’s been working for me . My hair feels moisturized and my scalp feels clean . So ima keep doing it unless things start changing for me ! Happy you’re loving your first week!

[@apara2005]

Off topic, those teeny tiny coils are too adorable!!! I dont see true health 4C hair too often, and I'm in love!

[@marleyhill34]

my hair is shorter than Jenn's and yup I have those pen spring coils too. They are the size of the spring that you get in a click pen.

[@JennJackson]

Yesssss! Perfect example!

[@JennJackson]

I completely agree!

[@yvonnemurphy7506]

@@marleyhill34 yesss click-pen coil gang gang.. it's so difficult to get any hang time when your 6+ inches spring back up to 1/4 inch on your head LOL 🙄

[@TheAnonyy]

That's because that's not 4c hair it's more 4b. 4c does not curl up like that it's microcoil that sit close to the scalp you would have to look closeup to see the coil it does not lay down like that and does not stretch anywhere near that much like hers.

[@jeanninegorden8142]

I am a newer natural, I transitioned against my will due to Rona last yr. Even relaxed my hair tangles. The 1st time I clarified was w/o a prepoo cuz I didn't know her at that point. It was a disaster! Took so much time and conditioner to detangle it. My natural hair mentor (good friend) told me to prepoo and I haven't looked back since.

[@OHoneyPot]

I scrapped all them natural hair products and went back to hair grease and shea butter. I also added Ayurvedic Herbs to my regimen. So far, so good. Detoxing is everything! Maybe I’ll try this method just see how my hair reacts. Always do what works for you ✨💕✨

[@psr076]

I did the detox 2 years ago. Since then I've been using less oils in my routine ( no oil prepoo). I follow most of the concept black girls curls but for me deep conditioning is a must (they say it's not necessary but for me it's relaxing part of my hair routine ). It's a adjustment when you keep using gel but botanical gel as worked so far. I understand where they coming from for the oil part. It's ok to use oil but we don't need to be drenched in them. I'm looking forward for an update.

[@rejesus7106]

yea im never giving up deep conditoning. and i dont us the raw oils and butter but from time to time i will use a light layer of olive oil on the scalp for long term styles

[@4islandbeauty]

I literally don't touch my hair and it grows fast. I don't detangle or braid I just leave it be. Some of these natural hair gurus are cute and all but by the end of the videos Im exhausted for these women and their efforts. Trust me I've tried butters and oils, gels you name it I've tried it but my patience or lack thereof gets the best of me...give me water, a healthy diet and a good leave in conditioner and my hair flourishes.

[@itzyogurlEleanor]

Yes I'm learning ,less is more.

[@jhauna-belleellis5131]

You...don't detangle?? I can't comprehend that.

[@cfoster6804]

@@jhauna-belleellis5131 LOL, right. I'm like is she type 1a?😂

[@cfoster6804]

How do you wear your hair?

[@anika.c1063]

Hey, so I was honestly really intrigued by this new way of caring for my hair. I even bought some of the recommended products and honestly I didn't like the feel of my hair. I think the biggest takeaway for me is just ensuring you reset your hair by going in with a good clarifying shampoo to get rid of the layer of oils and butters. However this way of styling is really best suited to people who wear the hair out and especially people who do wash n goes. I don't wear my hair out, I hate wearing wash n goes, my hair is in twists 90% of the time and I take down my hair for a 1 day twist out at the end of the week. I tried the foam only for twist outs and my hair was dry, I tried the curly magic gel for twist outs as well and I really did not like the results. High key regretting because I went out and bought these products but again this is really for people who wear their hair out. No point of ditching my butters for using a gel to put my hair in twists lol it nuh mek sense.

[@andria6896]

Try using Mousse Def or Nairobi foam for your twists

[@anika.c1063]

@@andria6896 hey i tried mousse def. My hair felt dry when i opened out my twists the next day :(

[@竜姫様]

I feel you. I finally went back to washing my hair once a week and it's amazing! When my hair is properly cleansed, detangled, and moisturized I always have great definition on that last day I take down my twists. Try Camile Rose Coconut moisture leave in. I honestly just use a leave in and oil to twist my hair(no hair added) and my low porosity hair loves it so much!!! I'm scared of gels tbh I have one that left my hair feeling like the fake hair extensions. Oh and the Emerge line has a supper great leave in that has protein in it and it's great with just an oil to seal. I get great definition even with my chunky twists!

[@SabzKhumalo]

I have tried all of the trends, this one is reminiscent of the water only trend. I now shampoo my hair regularly and I don't prepoo. There was a time when I stopped using my own homemade butter and bought some store bought item and my hair suffered for it. I ended chopping off my lifeless hair. But this trend will only work for low porosity girls. I need the heavy products, I need my emulsified shea butter with low oil. I even use silicon and henna in my hair. Every time I don't use henna my hair becomes difficult. Each to their own. Ps. I only use raw castor oil on my scalp when it feels extra dry.

[@kathleenadeshoga8415]

@@SabzKhumalo it works for every porosity and if you only do it for one wash day it isn't going to be effective. It's something you need to stick for a prolonged period of time. You can do other natural hairstyles. I do styles similar to stylequeenbeauty on Instagram and get great results with foam. Gel is never recommended for twists or braided styles.

[@cheryll.g.6958]

Hats off to you for being willing to at least try this method. This has turned into such a "us vs them" battle and it really doesn't need to be. There are some not even willing to try to see if their hair would flourish with a different way of doing things. But in the end, it doesn't matter. I don't care to tell anyone what's good for THEIR HAIR! You're right, there are multiple ways, and they all can be right! I'm on the 3rd week of the detox and doing my hair only takes an hour, maybe an hour and a half. My hair takes no time getting wet in the shower (I used to think I was low porosity), and my hair is soft and defined. I'm curious to see where this takes me. I may end up reintroducing leave-ins and regular deep conditioning again, but so far, I don't miss the oil or the process of sealing moisture into my hair.

[@madalenajamisse6540]

I started avoiding oils and butters when I was diagnosed with dermatitis about 2 years ago. What I do is use heavier products like custard and aqueous body cream to moisturize my hair. My scalp is thanking me till today because of how fresh it feels and my hair has been growing and flourishing really well. Im currently bra strap lenght

[@miyoshimccree8309]

Your hair looks good girl, already!!! I'm on week 3 and I must admit, my hair feels and looks completely different already!! Every time I touch my hair, I can feel the hydration, and it lasts for days. I do still wet my hair each morning to reactivate the curls, because my hair is pretty smashed when I wake up in the morning, but overall, I believe I will never go back to oils and butter.

[@naomideckins]

Your videos are really fun to watch, sis. I used to love butters and oils. But for 3 months now, I've decided to give it a break. And sis, my scalp has never been better. I literally went TWO WEEKS without washing my hair and my scalp did NOT itch. Normally, my scalp wouldn't go 5 freaking days! I thought I had dry scalp, but nope, the oils were actually making it dry. But I don't really follow the method you used though. I shampoo, deep condition for like 30 mins, detangle, add a leave in and style. Life has never been easier.

[@monicamitchell9312]

It was 5 hours in the beginning for me too. Now I’m down to 2 1/2 and this includes drying under a dryer.

[@FatGyalD3m]

Your hair and color is beautiful in your profile pic sis!

[@monicamitchell9312]

@@FatGyalD3m thx!!

[@MiVidaBellisima]

I started it a couple weeks ago and even the convenience of it is enough to keep me hooked 🤷🏾‍♀️ still going to wait a full 30 days to figure if it’s right for me though, thanks for sharing!

[@JennJackson]

Same I haven’t made up mind since My Wash days are still pretty long but we are going strong!

[@marleyhill34]

I can't leave raw oils and butters on my hair. My scalp revolts. So I only use them as a pre-poo. The rest of the time I just use shampoo, deep conditioner, leave-in detangler and leave-in conditioner. Sometimes in winter, I need to seal and smooth my ends a bit more but I honestly prefer silicone as my scalp is less reactive to that. I rotate between sulfate and non-sulfate shampoos. So I haven't oiled my scalp since February 2019. My trichologists do not want me doing wash and gos or using gel so I'ma stick with them. They are anti-raw oils and butters too but they have given me a full hair and scalp consultation. For other people...if it ain't broke you don't need to fix it. my scalp and hair were broken so I needed to see the trichologists and practice their advice.

[@YvonneOnline]

My 4C Queen without a doubt, you do this with such class and authenticity, archives worthy. Thank you for taking us through you journey of learning y(our) hair so gracefully, and for being this open minded. My daughter is turning 6 tomorrow, and I haven’t ‘relaxed’ her hair to date, and it’s very long, I love it for her although at some point she was asking me why her hair isn’t straight and soft like her classmates, but we had a mini conversation and she ended up agreeing that her hair is beautiful as it is, I will definitely show her this content when the time is right.

[@monicamitchell9312]

I’m going on a year and a half no oils or butters and my hair is amazing. It’s soft and the hydrated, and on wash day my hair gets wet. I thought my low porosity hair just did get soaking wet. I was wrong. My wash and go style can last all week with no refreshing. I will never go back because I have easy hair for the first time. Also, quality products were key.

[@bu2fulsoul]

what products are you using?

[@monicamitchell9312]

@@bu2fulsoul Uncle Funky Curly Magic as my base gel and Innersense I Create Hold as a topper for added hold and smoothing.

[@zacharydrake156]

I don’t like this trend tbh. My hair needs oils and butters other wise it would dry up break off and look at me 😂 Its a no for me but you guys do u!

[@tati0201]

Yes me too

[@keiyannatimms6177]

Saaame

[@tamarsargeant3696]

Ditto! I do the same styling process in the shower with my herbal infused oil and bam...same results less cost because the product they are using ain't cheap sis...chile

[@Sinenhlanhlah]

ya I'll pass too

[@keepinitkawaii]

It really isnt a "trend" though. Its how people are taught in cosmology school to deal with all hair

[@Brownmahfun]

If you lightly scratch and rub the sebum down your hair shaft it will coat the hair and soften it up and moisturize it. Its called preening the hair. It take time to coat the shaft but it will help if you rub your hair ends on the scalp and pick up the sebum.

[@a.d.w8385]

I can't see myself giving up on oil completely but I can use less butter and I can get rid of the butters since my hair isn't a big fan if heavy butters or grease. However, I absolutely hate gels. Most of them. I hate. Don't like foams either. I don't use stylers much. Not sure if this is for me. I believe we all must accept that everyone is different and that there are numerous good methods out there. There is no one true method.

[@amikalewis2278]

yes

[@masseiy]

I’m just happy this is helping to end the co-wash and wash day trend. Being a lazy natural really saved me money and time over the years and I hope other BW get to that point anyway they can.

[@kathleenadeshoga8415]

Yesss I hope for this tooo. Wash day should not take a whole day. I wanna be out doing other things lol

[@stephohagi9930]

this is a great video! I've started washing my hair like this for almost a year and i believe the main take away is that this isn't a method, it's the basics of haircare and hygiene based on biochemistry/hair science😂. while everyone's hair IS different, it's not as different as a lot of naturals are made to beleive. Like us 4c girls, although our hair gets perceived differently in society, don't need a completely different routine laden in oils/butters just because our curl is tight.

[@cfoster6804]

You got it 100% right! Not a method or a trend just basic haircare and hygiene.

[@bambii_thinks3147]

Truly do what works for you cause oils have grown my hair like crazy and I will never let go for no science or whatever cause I don’t bite the hand that feeds me but I support people doing what works for them🙏🏾🌟💕 Important to add I make my own oils from scratch so I know what’s going in my hair and I don’t use products except for washday….

[@armamia.1701]

I’m seated! Lol. I’m still team oils and butters.

[@felisha209]

Me too bc my hair is very dry and I’m not hearing alternatives that make sense

[@niquefarrington5940]

My hair was be massive dry and tough

[@Rieka.Chanel]

All day everyday!

[@asulli7606]

Love my butters and oils lol

[@SixFives5StarChic]

Me too!!

[@franchescaanthony5905]

I tried not using oils and butters anymore and it has been a game Changer for my hair. I don’t do wash n go’s though. I use leave in conditioner and put my hair in twists or braids.

[@monicamitchell9312]

One last time, it took a whole month for my Hair to get used to no oils and it was a struggle but on the 4th week I washed my hair and it was soooo soft before I even put the conditioner on. So it took some time for my hair t9 get hydrated after so long of a time being smothered by oils. Once my strands were free of oils, it just soaked up the water so quickly.

[@cfoster6804]

Thanks for mentioning this. I seen some people give up after 1 day of detoxing. I'm like 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@MizTripleATV]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how pretty she is without makeup!

[@jeanninegorden8142]

My question is the recommendation of specific products and methods that are not cost effective. Erebody can't/don't want to invest in a overhead dryer and/or high end hair products. I am erebody! And all the stuff I have seen is with WNG. What about other styles?

[@TheTriniempress]

Guurrrrrl I'm erebody too. In my country we have small black businesses that make hair products and they work extremely well. The beauty about it, is that you have many to choose from, so if one product not working on your hair you can try another product. I put my money into their business instead of these brand name hair products.

[@niquefarrington5940]

@@TheTriniempress that is good. What country are you in

[@amateurastronomer9752]

If anyone is interested in purchasing a hooded dryer for cheap, check out your local Goodwill. For some strange reason any Goodwill I’ve been to always has hooded dryers for sale lol. There’s probably some second hand ones online as well. I got mine a few years back for 9 bucks and it’s still going strong. I totally agree with your comment though just wanted to throw that out there.

[@kathleenadeshoga8415]

Use other products and do the styles you want. It works for other styles and it can be more affordable once you learn and understand how to pick products better rather than doing trial and error. If you're regimen is perfect then you don't need to try it. But for those who need help learning the basics of haircare it is beneficial. Jenniferrosenyc has similar advice but you have the freedom to use products you want and she answers questions during live videos all the time

[@TheTriniempress]

@@niquefarrington5940 Trinidad & Tobago

[@WLHMCALLNATURAL]

I actually tried the trend chile, my hair was so dry like a dry bone, trends can literally damage your hair like crazy, l will not do it again. 😨😶‍🌫️

[@JennJackson]

Omg yikes! You are scaring me girl. How long did you do it for?

[@WLHMCALLNATURAL]

@@JennJackson about 2weeks chile l regret doing that trend

[@TheePrettyGirlSwag]

There’s a new 4C lady on KZbin named Adorned by Nicole. Her wash n go’s are very similar. No oils no butters. She gets great definition.

[@kathleenadeshoga8415]

Love her!

[@prettymskitty]

I love that more people are documenting this routine. I gave up on oils and butters years ago. I hated them in my hair. And I refused to spend more than 3 hours on a wash day. I love this method.

[@JennJackson]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@PreppyFay12]

I’d definitely follow your stylist but another combo that could be good to try is Uncle Funky’s Daughter Gel and The Doux Mousse Def as a topper. So exited your trying the detox! Also Fo Adunni is another great resource for the detox she has a ton of informative and instructive video.

[@cfoster6804]

Yes, Fo is a good one to watch.

[@aleafaye8112]

You can always do like 4 to 6 loose ponytails before you sleep it'll stretch it a little and help it from smashing as you sleep i do it with twist outs bc the back of my hair is tighter than the front and it shrinks and looks crazy lol

[@Prittyinpink143]

Yasss this part 👆🏾!!!! This is what I do! I do like 8-10 ponytails and then cover with a bonnet and my wng is preserved all week! 💛

[@kimonanatee2501]

You’re hair looks beautiful! I haven’t used oils or butters since 2019 and I don’t miss them. My hair feels so much better and it is easier to style my wash n go! I would recommend Innersense hair line instead of Ouidad. I love Ouidad and that was the first higher end brand I used after going natural but that line has silicones! However the cleansing oil shampoo is my Holy Grail and I keep it in my shower to use occasionally. I just can’t let her go:) also try Ouidad’s custard for your wash n go. Another gel I recommend is Uncle Funky’s gel. You can still put the foam on top if you want that fluffy look!

[@datcat0000]

Off topic but what is on your lips? The colour is GORGEOUS!

[@ahhbee8298]

Me and my sisters decided to leave are hair and just wear wigs. My sister didn't touch her hair for 3 months. I every 6 weeks wash condition, and grease my scalp. My hair had never been so long naturally.

[@RedFlyingFox007]

I love seeing people try new hair stuff out. I'm one to wait it out and if the natural hair girls are still doing it a few month down the line, I'll give it a go.

[@mzsbrown2844]

I've been following this regimen since early December. I see a stylist in Tampa and she follows the Black Girls Curls methodology. I was instructed to start running my fingers through my hair while I am shampooing but I actually detangle with a detangling brush with my wash out conditioner. I was also instructed to only clarify when it is needed. You shouldn't be clarifying every week. I usually clarify once every 1-2 months. I can say that my shedding is very minimal now and my hair maintains way more moisture due to the high quality gels I use. A cut also helped with the detangling part. A hooded dryer is a game changer with the longevity of your wash and gos too. It will look just like it looks when you first set it with gel. Much more hang time. I have 4C hair as well.

[@cfoster6804]

Can you share the stylist? I have a friend who lives near Tampa who needs a stylist who teaches this method.

[@mzsbrown2844]

@@cfoster6804 Here is the link to her website www.tosinelizebethhairsalon.com/

[@KayDG2011]

I started 2 months ago and my hair and scalp are better for it. I knew I didn’t need to use all those products for happy, healthy hair. We OD on oils.

[@hiddencurls]

Jenn I have been doing the no raw oils and butters for 3 months now and my hair is flourishing. I used to be a scalp greaser I didn’t think I could live without my oils, butters and hair grease but I was wrong. The scalp produces its own oils. I am on both virtual platforms…. hydrabar virtual salon and black girl curls. Hydrabar salon has a new product called Nurture its a gel that does not require a base or topper. Hang in there. The longer you do it you will see your curls become even more defined. I don’t use the products that you are using though. If you want a list of the recommended products let me know. I sleep in a buff or on a satin pillow case.

[@beatricebempoh4937]

She really said "not today Karen" lol love you Jenn🙂💖

[@JennJackson]

Lmao jenn don’t play 🤣

[@beatricebempoh4937]

@@JennJackson lol 😂

[@kwceliak]

@@JennJackson ugh my name is Karen. That hurt 😢

[@beatricebempoh4937]

@@kwceliak omg sorry

[@Amara775]

I have been doing this method fully since May of this year and my hair feels so good. My hair is very similarity yours, my coils are tight like yours and my Afro is just like yours. When you keep doing this méthode weekly your hair changes and your coils and curls keep getting more defined on their own and your style will last longer then the week. Using a botanical gel like Uncle Funky’s Daughter helped with retaining the moisture from the water in the hair. You wouldn’t think with only using gels but my hair feels so soft all week long.

[@monicaDD]

I was hesitant too. Three months later and I am super active it makes sense. Because my WNGs aren’t foolproof I do T/O when I’m going somewhere “important”. But I only use a leave-in or my favorite Curls Blueberry Bliss Twist and Shout cream. I use Melanin Oil on my hands to take my hair down as it’s not a RAW oil. The professional natural hairstylists I’ve been to in the past wash twice, don’t deep condition and use one (maybe two) product to style my hair. No RAW oil and it still shines and last.

[@felicia_716]

Girl your shoulders and arms look amazing! 💪🏾

[@MissJeriB]

I never seen anyone do this with your texture, thank you!

[@yvonnemurphy7506]

a. the arms Girrrrrl 💪🏾 yaaaaas, come thru definition!! b. the shirt 👕was actually just fine on backwards 😆 c. AGREED 👍🏾 separation /sections during the wash - non negotiable; #we4c stop playin' d. tho this may NOT be the lifestyle choice for ALL u must agree it is an absurdly healthy thing to do - even for a bit - just for the detox experience, no?

[@cheryljoppy8097]

The hood dryer will give you the look and definition you're searching for. It made a world of difference for me.

[@cfoster6804]

I need to get one. I heard it's a must for a bomb twist out.

[@lisaharris2533]

Let me start by saying I’ve only been natural since last year. love this technique/philosophy. I thought I should put thick, creamy, oily products on my hair because that’s what black hair needs. At least that’s what we’ve been taught. Took me a few months of struggling and bad hair days to figure out I was wrong. My hair loves water, conditioner and mucilaginous gels - think kinky curly and uncle funky’s daughter. I’ve got the technique so on lock that it’s part of my shower routine. I’d say it adds 20 minutes to my shower, tops. That twenty minutes includes styling. And, because my hair loves moisture and because I love day 1 hair, I wash and go every day, sometimes every other day when I’m being lazy. My hair is moisturized and thriving. It’s so shiny I no longer think about dying it. No oils and butters has been a winner for me since October 2020.

[@princessyunusa]

I decided to try it for a month and now I'm here trying to figure out what to do with all my oils and butters. my hair has never been this soft before. I am 100% happy with my new regime.

[@monique7885]

Use them on your body

[@kathleenadeshoga8415]

I use them to cook or give them away lol

[@xaivercampbell1587]

Your hair is beautifullllllllllll. I cant ever get over its majesty 😍😍😍😍

[@blackan5564]

Oh my gosh Jenn, your arms are so toned😍😍😍😍 and the fro is poppin!!!!!!

[@katrinamichee7119]

Love the video. The miscommunication is that you can’t use proudest with oils and butter in them which you can just not high in the ingredients list. I use ouidad gel which has Shea butter. You can adjust the products you use. Just no raw oils meaning no oils from the cooking aisle of your grocery store. No butters that haven’t been created for the hair. The idea is to get products with oils in them not high in the ingredients list. Not cutting out oils completely

[@Silvursmiles]

I got my hair done by a curl specialist a year ago who advocated not using oils or butters and I have to say my hair feels and retains moisture so much better. As for your wash and go, what my stylist recommended and what I use is Uncle Funky's Curly Magic Or Camille rose curl maker followed by a Innersense I Create Hold Gel. What works for me is applying a small amount of leave in, followed by one pump of Curly Magic to soaking wet hair and raking it in. I then mist my hair with water again and apply my gel to one entire section. Once the section is coated, I go in and work with smaller sections and fully define. Also, I sleep in a bonnet, wake up, shower a cap, fluff and go. Good luck!

[@nicholehamilton5844]

Hey Jenn! I have hair just like yours. I'm on week#2 as well. It takes me 4 hours total wash day, too and I keep my hair in sections. My hair is softer, but my scalp is the same, a little itchy. I use a leave in ( has oils in it, but not shea butter, castor, or coconut oil in the top 5 ingredients)gel, and foam, but I did a braidout. It didn't hold past my bathroom. I watched Jennifer Rose NYC and some older Kimberly Cherrell videos where she didn't use oils and butters for a year. She calls it moisture training the hair. I'll see how this braidout comes out. Here's to continuing the journey. If I continue to do this, I have to give away some products I've never used or barely used!

[@sara7mk]

I haven't use oils and butters for 2 years in my natural hair and my hair loves it. I only wear wash and go's. I co-wash during the week and use shampoo and deep condition on the weekend.

[@wilsonzilla1]

Jenn! Gold stars and more for the editing of this video!

[@JennJackson]

Thank youuuuu🔥

[@FKAthicccs]

Also wanted to mention that this is not a trend, it is a basic haircare routine that curly hair specialists have been using on all types of hair for years. They've been outspoken and pushing back against the idea that we need oil, butter and cream to moisturize & grow our hair. There is also the issue of naturals turning to KZbin where KZbinrs are being paid to convince us of this false idea. When I big chopped 3 years ago, I went right to KZbin. Started coating my hair with a ton of different oils, homemade concoctions, and creams. I honestly believe that I would have healthy hair past waist length right now if I hadn't listened to KZbinrs and found a stylist instead😌

[@MsHoneyFly11]

These specialists will be out with their own product line or expanding their businesses soon. Once they get enough people on the bandwagon. I’m not much interested in what a stylist has to say about my hair. I don’t do stylists. You gotta pay an arm and a leg just to sit in their chair. If there is valid science behind this trend then let them write and publish a book about it and I’ll read it and consider the information

[@kathleenadeshoga8415]

@@MsHoneyFly11 what they teach is basic haircare and it is evidenced based. they are currently editing the book they wrote and they offer a course.

[@FKAthicccs]

@@MsHoneyFly11 Kathleen is correct. There is a book called Wash Your Damn Hair that BlackGirlCurls wrote together. You should check it out once they are done editing it.

[@lanigaston5360]

I have low porosity 4c hair and even though butters just sit on my hair and don't moisturize my hair as much, girl I need my hair oils or else my hair will be as dry as tumbleweed!!!

[@lisacasey8124]

I like the washing portion of this process. I don't use oils (cuz my hair doesn't need it) but I don't wear wash-n-go's. I do twist outs and go between creams & gels, depending on the look I'm going for. I get a stronger hold/definition from gels versus a cream. I'm gonna stick with what I've got as far as styling but I will definitely wash my hair in this manner.

[@nathaniellemarthe5211]

I never use oil on my hair except when getting braids, i use shea butter when adding extension but if not i always use oil on my scalp. I have extremely dry skin and eczema.

[@breprice]

Can we get into this makeup look? Beautiful!

[@lovinaokoronkwo9142]

She sent you products. Girl, girl, girlllllll that's awesome!!! I am definitely about to go watch that live. I want to try to go without oil to see if my hair retains more moisture. I feel like oil just adds shine, but doesn't really do much in regards to moisturizing hair.

[@natashamazzie3177]

I don’t prepoo and I don’t use conditioner. I shampoo and use a deep conditioner.

[@blackglitteremoji3054]

I did the water only method for 2 months and my type 4 hair was thriving! Scalp messages to bring the sebum down the hair shaft was the only “oil” on my hair! Thank you for sharing this method! I’ll try this out soon!

[@michellefrazier3288]

It’s going to work for some and not for others.. Gorgeous hair!!!

[@samanthamcintosh3829]

So exciting to watch you try this out! One way to get decent definition on 4c hair is shaking it while its weighed down with water and product Anthony Dickey style 😉 the key to success with this is making sure its a bit detangled before shaking it so the coils can easily find each other and clump beautifully way faster than shingling each clump of coils out one by one and still awesome results 🤗

[@foreveryvette]

I haven’t used raw oils or butters since 2018 and I haven’t looked back. I recommend anyone to try it.

[@lydoudou]

I'm so glad you finally agreed to try this method

[@justsaying8358]

First true 4c person I see following this trend and let me say it, it's a pass for me. I don't use butter but I use grease and oil , they lubricate my hair for manipulation. I believe this trend is more beneficial to people who don't properly wash their hair and are heavy handed with butters an oils( most of natural hair community) and

[@gaynor101]

I love my Oils and Butter. As someone who has Seborrheic Dermatitis, this technique seems perfect. I will give it a try and update this channel on my progress. Thank you @JennJackson for sharing your interview with Breanna. It is really appreciated.

[@charlotteroberts3763]

Girl, you can rock any hairstyle. I think the wash and go looks good on you.

[@nthabisengsello6428]

"It's preposterous, oooh we using big words too, girl" 😂😂😂

[@shanteelbelieve987]

I honestly have five this off and on my natural journey. But I never had a true regimen. I’m glad you did this

[@stefanie3star]

IMO, This ‘lifestyle’ (The Cleanse, Condition and style) is clearly for people that love to wear their hair out in defined states, even the curly cuts that the BGC stylists recommend are obviously for people that wear their hair out, imagine getting a blunt bob cut, just to put your hair back into a protective style 😵‍💫. If you are strictly a protective styler, please stick the using of your oils and butters instead of bashing this lifestyle. I’m not trying to sound rude or anything 😭

[@theoddone6213]

Right. I keep my hair in braids (no fake hair added). This wouldn't work for me. I can't stand gel. Olive oil is my ride or die. Shea butter saves my ends. This trend isn't for me.

[@FKAthicccs]

This routine is for people who have hair. If someone doesn't want defined hair or to style it period (e.g., wash n go, flexi rod set, twists, etc.), they don't have to. The style step is completely optional. One can simply cleanse, condition, dry their hair and walk out the door 😊

[@prettypinkprince]

you can do this method for protective styles too

[@theexperiment9571]

Agree. They say it is for wearing your hair. Which is a good thing.

[@kathleenadeshoga8415]

You can do this for protective styles too. Will be easier for those who do protective styles without added hair tho.

[@maritzamoffett8021]

Well I think your hair looks absolutely gorgeous. And you look beautiful as well. Thank you so much for sharing all this info.😊

[@DJ-wi3kv]

I feel like oils and butters are for protection not moisture so of course if you take off the protection your going to feel softer hair but the protection is still important, at least for me.

[@lovinaokoronkwo9142]

Might I add, your eyebrow look soooooo good. They are perfect. Do you just get them waxed at like the nail shop (I do lmao) or do you go somewhere special like an eyebrow threading place?

[@sssydneyfree]

Can't wait to see your process. I've been real suspect of this method

[@aaliyahsmiles7345]

I came to learn about no oils and no butters...stayed cus she's gorgeous and her arms are amazing ✨

[@Neosoul_prima]

Now this is the video that people need to watch. Honestly, there are so many things that aren’t regulated by the FDA. A lot of those things have really allowed POC to thrive for years. The main thing about this method that needs to be understood, is the cleansing step. So many times people want their hair to be buttery smooth after using shampoo, and that’s not really realistic. Also, they don’t wash the full length of their hair. I still use my creams, butters, and leave ins. However raw butters and oils do have their place. I’ll always use a DC, but I’ll always clarify my hair before anything. I’ve also stopped prepooing and I still don’t know how I feel about it yet. It’s been interesting these past 4 months.

[@bijoumwaura3735]

7:40 😂😂😂🙌🔥🔥🔥"bae had to come check on me, he thought I died"