I REGRET Going NATURAL| Winter Noelle Beauty

[@bettybuccaneer]

I think black women should style their hair in a manner that is convenient for them. That means respect them whether they choose to wear it natural, straight, or wear wigs. Living in western culture is demanding enough. You do not owe the world a political statement with your hair. Do it with your mind.

[@maudwandarigsby4717]

B Buccaneer Major applause!!!! I am so sick of others giving me their unwanted opinions on my hair. I've had my last go with being natural because it's just too time consuming and boy oh boy am I hearing about it!🙄

[@Lem0nnnndrop]

🗣SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PPL IN THE BACK

[@avawilliams5827]

B Buccaneer this is so so well said

[@marianzoka7012]

B Buccaneer This is such a mature and lovely comment!👌🏽

[@ms.und3rst00d6]

B Buccaneer No one is trying to do a political statement with their hair. 🧐Where are you getting that ignorant ideology from? That sounds like something a person from the dominant culture would say. Black women are simply trying to improve on previous methods used in the past since they were forced (by law) to cover it up (Tigon Law) or use skin damaging, cancer causing chemicals to conform to someone else’s biased beauty standards. Thanks for your support though. Everything is not political.

[@gretabingley9070]

I've been natural for 8 years and I have 4c hair type. When it's not styled, I rock my fro. My biggest problem with being natural, is people wanting to touch/feel my hair, or stretch it to see how long it really is...ughhh! DON'T TOUCH my hair!!!

[@pharengeorge8548]

Especially cause hands in your hair to much makes it DRY ASF 😭😭😭

[@ebonir2808]

I have this problem all the time. And then people get mad when I tell them not to touch my hair. It's my hair tho?? So....

[@runwitvision47]

Awww. I would wanna touch it. And do the length test. Sorry.

[@jazwhoaskedforthis]

I always want to touch and admire hair, but I’ve never been comfortable touching people I didn’t know. Then I realized it was very upsetting to people to be asked if strangers could touch their hair, and I am glad I didn’t ask. Or do it. But I still try to compliment it when I see it

[@brionmoyd1259]

Get over yourself

[@shesit318]

Girl, you remind me of Wanda Sykes. You are her twin...very pretty!

[@Monicaizpeace]

Shes TheOne she does!

[@toutamohammed3504]

I thought the same thing😁

[@krystalsmith5218]

Shes TheOne my father is in love with wanda Sykes. I had to break it to him that she don't swing that way.

[@cynthiacottrell5638]

Shes TheOne sure does!

[@stephaniemccullum6799]

Shes TheOne that an insult Wanda is a freak

[@deegray7971]

They are questioning you because your hair looks NICE. Stop tripping girl. Be grateful they are giving you a compliment.

[@DankBtz]

People are questioning you about your hair because it is beautiful!!!

[@LadyTanyaNY]

Exactly! They are complimenting you!

[@NAGueye]

Shelby Hooyenga actually

[@erikamanoukian7019]

I feel like natural hair products are more expensive than regular because they have better quality ingredients inside as oils are generally more expensive than chemicals in the cheap shampoo and conditioners etc

[@domonique1701]

Thank you Girl! that's what people don't understand they should have been using a lot of these natural hair products when they were getting perms. When I decided to go natural it wasn't really a big transformation. I didn't really need to buy a whole lot of new products because the products that I was using were already good for my hair. I didn't even have to go through the big chop that's how healthy my hair was I just stopped using heat and getting perms.

[@wahnetab5755]

Domonique Same! When I was younger, I got so confused because I thought once you stopped using relaxers, the Big Chop was mandatory. Thank God I did my research before doing that lol Turns out my mom knew what’s up and had me use natural and healthy products during my relaxer years so I never had to cut anything.

[@fourthlove8745]

More chemicals, you mean? Natural hair products are stuffed with so many sulfates and poly- this and celu- that that I've cut out store bought hair products from my regimen completely. Look on the back of Cantu and Shea Moisture, and you'll see that the only thing separating them from a relaxer is sodium hydroxide.

[@idahhale1862]

@@fourthlove8745 any suggestions on what to use?

[@fourthlove8745]

@@idahhale1862 ⚫ Use oils such as tea tree oil, coconut oil, Jamaican Black Castor oil, and rosemary oil. I also use East African Shea Butter. ⚫ Mix one part coconut oil and Shea butter, whip it, add some drops of any essential oil, and now you have a moisturizer for the strands. ⚫ I recommend using just an oil by itself to moisturize the scalp at most 3-4 times a week, probably the same time you moisturize your hair. ⚫ Do a hot oil treatment with any oils twice a month with the inversion method after deep conditioning that lasts 20-35 minutes (I use avocado, aloe vera, and rosemary oil for a deep conditioner). ⚫Use flaxseed gel instead of Eco Styler or any hold gel, but don't use too much, some people say that overusing it causes it to flake. ⚫ When looking for shampoo and conditioner, make sure that they're natural or organic (organic means completely natural, no pesticides or anything). Read the ingredients thoroughly to make sure that every ingredients derives from a plant-based source. I heard that Shea Moisture has shampoos that are natural, but I have dermatitis and their line hasn't done anything for me. Hope that helped.

[@bluebunny322]

GIRL!!!!!! TELL THE TRUTH AND SHAME THE DEVIL!!! I'm so glad somebody said it. I don't know who decided to call it a wash -n- go cause you ain't going no where for a little bit trying to get that done and wait for it to dry smh

[@BB11249]

Nona Ray lmao

[@louisem3071]

Iconic 😂

[@ms42662]

I honestly thought I was crazy! I was like “am I doing something wrong? Why is this not just ‘a go’ for me” glad to know it was just a bloody myth, I’m pretty new to a recommitment to my natural hair and a couple of these ‘myths’ have given me some tough moments

[@SixFives5StarChic]

I call mines a wash and no!! Cause I wash and no ain’t nothing happening after that 🤣🤣😩😊

[@hopendream2364]

In my country pple with fro like to twist them without extensions and keep the twists for weeks or months...so they go to a stylist to get cute twists...some add corn rows to it so its not really hard for some to keep their natural hair...plus the twists are really affordable but i dunno for other countries

[@Jessica_Grice]

Lol, people aren't insulting you! Your curls look great, and people want their hair to look like yours! That's a compliment, not an insult love 🌹. It seems like you really have reasons to love your natural hair, not regret. Keep doing your thing!

[@bunnyboo6295]

Yeah if I saw her I would want to know how she got her hair looking good Its hard to keep curls from looking fizzy

[@pencilwisdom6161]

I freaking hate having to deal with short natural hair. I big chopped a little over a year ago so I'm at an awkward length, which is hard to style. What's more is short hair just looks terrible on me. I've tried so many styles but they don't suit my face shape (very unflattering). But I don't regret cutting my hair since the hair I had before was damaged and the feeling I got from big chop was so liberating.

[@andreaadams250]

Pencil Wisdom just stick with it, in the first like 6 months it's really difficult to get use to the short hair and how dry it is. But after that, when you get a routine, your hair will be easier to manage.

[@3nanalove]

Have you tried headwraps? They’re such a savior for me during this awkward length when I’m super busy

[@pencilwisdom6161]

Ivana Alicea I actually bought some a few days ago and I'm loving the wrap life 🙌🏽

[@hpittman2413]

Hang in there, I'm at two years and its growing out of the awkward stage and my hair texture has changed or improved drastically due to deep conditioning. Establish a routine and get it braided when you get fed up just to give yourself a break. Good luck on your journey!

[@meghanwilliams4295]

Pencil Wisdom A good shape-up should help...

[@emmaheart371]

I really hate it when people title videos like "I regret going natural". It puts bad energy out there about natural hair. Like natural hair doesn't get enough hate as it is.

[@tne-dm5eu]

And did she ever say she was going to go back to being relaxed since she regrets it?? I didn’t hear that...

[@Pumpkin_3890]

@@tne-dm5eu no, but e.g. As a person who's really self conscious about the natural hair journey scrolling through KZbin, not fully watching the videos it will make you second guess yourself more than necessary. You'd decide to straighten your hair, cuz you think it's either you love it and keep it, or hate it and et bullied for it. If that makes sense

[@kelab4599]

@@Pumpkin_3890 are you kidding? If anything girls with relaxed hair get too much hate. They're are literally so many "natural nazis" that feel the need to comment on another girls hair that isn't natural. I'm currently transitioning my hair but at the same time it's always the natural haired girls that critic other girls and how they wear their hair.

[@Yagiselys]

Mila babe16 literally! Natural haired girls are loved right now ! Someone called me racist because my hair is straight which must mean that i hate black people?? What??

[@terridavis-cole7178]

Emma Heart , I agree. I personally love natural. Love natural hair. I am 62 years old and I grew tired of putting chemicals in my hair. Yes, it’s been a learning experience. But I love being “ the true me”. I will keep on this path. I am happy I cut all that perm hair off.

[@miss.monet12h75]

Girl your curls are popping and please make a video about your "wash and go"

[@geraldawalters5914]

A perm is a perm. Your natural hair looks nice and it draws attention. So keep it up with whatever you're doing.

[@tiaversatilityblake4605]

Geralda Walters relaxer is to straighten perm is curly just sharing

[@tennillec680]

Tia Versatility Blake Perms work differently for different textures of hair. Putting a perm in my hair would make my hair straight. But when my stepmother (she’s white) put a perm in her hair it made her hair super curly.

[@tiaversatilityblake4605]

You are correct 😁

[@tennillec680]

Pajah Williams My stepmother didn’t use perm rods. The perm just made her hair curly. I’m pretty sure I know what I’m talking about.

[@ilovesesshomarusama716]

I thought she said a perm is a sperm

[@MYKTFA]

hahahahahahahaha Noelle, you got it there. that is the right way to call it "a wash and take forever to do your hair and then let it dry and then go" you made my day girl. stay bless.

[@toibetty5738]

T.F.A. Quist blow dry your hair on cool tf lmao

[@nunyaserrano9033]

It's really a "wash and stay" even with a cool dryer, you won't be going anywhere for a minute

[@CreateKingdomPlans]

T.F.A. Quist word!

[@MilliePat]

It takes me the same amount of time to hot press, to wash and go, or to silk press my hair. If I go to the salon, to get a two strand twist, it takes a professional three hours from start to finish. A salon permanent also takes three hours. The quickest way to do hair is to wash it, dry it, braid it and put on a wig. So get a wig, and your hair will always look good.

[@priscillacuadra8974]

I think people are questioning you so much because your curls are super defined. They look really nice. People just want tips! Lol

[@janake7]

You use a cleanser then add a moisturizing shampoo then a conditioner. Know your hair texture. Know your hair texture. Do not buy products that are formulated for anglo saxon hair.

[@Hyla73]

If people question you about your hair it's a compliment! Embrace and be proud that people inquire about it. For so long we've been in a climate where the long straight hair look via relaxers, wigs, and weaves, is the preferred style among black woman. But things are changing. It's a wonderful thing when people are interested in natural beauty!!

[@THELAZYNATURAL]

I thought only holy water could save me.😅😅😅😅 but on a serious note, it takes time to adjust to the whole situation... Just keep it easy and simple... Cause am a 4c... My hair can be drier than the Sahara but I figured it out after sometime...

[@lilmizzpoet]

Have you tried raw shea butter? It really helped my hair combat dryness. That and daily spritzing

[@joyceonyegbula6895]

THE LAZY NATURAL please how did you figure it out...im going crazyyyyyy

[@TayPatel]

Even though being natural is irritating af, I still wouldn’t perm it. Straight hair is boring and I like my curls so 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@Tiffany_A]

The lather comes from sulfates. And sulfates strip your hair. And makes it dry.

[@smfarrie2943]

Tiffany Aldrich yeah didn’t make sense to me either when she said that.

[@wadewalker118]

🤔🤔🤔

[@Mia-up4qp]

some “all natural brands” also have shampoos that lather but they are still all natural. it’s not just the sulfates

[@oreunnawade5916]

you make me giggle!! One reason why people question you about your natural hair versus your relaxed hair is because natural hair has so much more character than relaxed hair. I can't lie, natural hair is very interesting. And from one natural woman to another, I would certainly like to know what another woman uses in her hair to make it "look like that". Think about it, there's a whole NATURAL HAIR COMMUNITY, so if it wasn't worth talking about, no one would talk about it. As for me, I went natural waaaay before all the natural hair hype. I flat ironed my hair for years, faithfully and never wore it in its natural state. I recently discovered all the amazing things my hair could do when it's curly, and I love it! If I didn't love it, I wouldn't be watching your video right now, laughing at how animated you are about your natural hair struggles. It just makes me remember mine and laugh about them.

[@vanessamason9640]

She is telling the truth about you. Winter you keep it real. Hoping to see how you wash n go. I love your personality.

[@deborahsday4218]

your hair is prety that's why they ask you about your hair.

[@darkchocolate6221]

Yes it is

[@michellew28]

We don’t really have the same struggle and I don’t really regret going natural, but I wish I relaxed again sooner and used my knowledge of my natural hair to maintain healthier relaxed hair. After six years of being natural my hair is so thick and long it’s very time consuming and difficult to take of. I feel like I’ve gone too long to cut it or relax at this point, so I reluctantly deal with it. I love how my hair looks, and I get a lot of compliments, but now I know why all these long-haired type 4 women seem to live off of their hair online and don’t work 9 to 5 jobs.

[@lilmizzpoet]

Lol cuz there's no time for anything else 😂

[@winternoellebeauty9580]

Hey girl hey ❤️ so this is kinda a long vid but I wanted to share my experience with going natural. I definitely am happy that I went natural but some things caught me by surprise. If you have any stories or experiences since going natural let me know in the comments!

[@TheSouthernbell1231]

Winter Noelle Beauty agreed my hair was really dry at first its really a big transition

[@keshannateague6337]

Winter Noelle Beauty I think the way of making natural hair easy to manage is the hair type. The softer your hair is when it is relaxed, will determine whether or not if you can or cannot go natural without hassle.

[@trueblue8962]

Did you get hey girl hey from big mouth 😂

[@GrandHoopla]

I so agree with each of your points!!! I was natural for 7 years, recently I did a Japanese Straightening. I miss my curls and do look longingly at other people's curls now. However, I honestly cannot even tell you the thousands of dollars I spent on products and oils (not to mention fruit, egg, mayo, and other food items). I spent hundreds of hours watching KZbin videos to continuously educate myself, and many hundred more actually washing + styling my hair. Sometimes I regret processing my hair, but then I really felt I needed a break from all the time+money having natural hair was costing me. I'm also finding that I have less breakage now because my processed hair doesn't get as many tangles, and I actually see my actual length (I really like that).

[@yaslindaestevez2311]

Have you tried using a defuser

[@x.jaynine]

your hair looks bomb. that's why people are constantly asking you about your hair; they want to recreate that same look. i went natural a year ago & i get compliments on the daily and people are always trying to touch my crown of curls. it's the most annoying thing sometimes but i guess it's the price we pay for supporting our natural beauty...

[@trinabeans2468]

Do not ever regret being who you truly are! God made you special like no other, so embrace yourself and your hair to its fullest strength. The Black Woman as strong as she wants to be. We should not let hair define us, however help us express who we are and the ancestry we come from.

[@TGATP]

Yeah I object to the whole concept of "going natural". White women don't say they are going natural when they go to their natural hair color. It is simply loving the curls God gave us.

[@cartobsidian4667]

AllShades01 yo stfu wut the hell are you talking about this whole shit you just typed is so degrading for black people be humble and shut the fuck up. Black is beautiful especially the hair

[@alaly1027]

I am almost 11 months in transitioning and I am glad that you are keeping it real about how high how maintenance my hair regimen has become. I wasn't naive about it because I wasn't relaxed until I was 12, so I had to deal with styling my own hair. Everything ruins your curl pattern, everything breaks your hair off, you can't do xy&z to it because something will ruin your natural hair, and it takes 3x as long to do it. My relaxed hair was so easy, and I got tons of comments on how healthy it looked. (Yeah yeah, it wasn't "healthy" with a perm in it). But I definitely didn't have the breakage and shedding I do now. I constantly question why I am even transitioning when I wasn't feeling some kind of way about having relaxed hair, and I also didn’t have traumatic hair stories from relaxing my hair. Plus I spend way more on my hair transitioning than I ever did relaxed. It's just not the wondrous thing so many make it out to be. Natural hair needs way more upkeep to look fabulous.

[@kikoyoyo980]

A Laly , Feel the same you do. The upkeep of hair is time consuming & expensive. Got so fed up with my hair, that I went back to shaving my head bald. It's a low maintenance hair style & wigs can be dirt cheap when one finds them less than $20. Having natural hair in my head causes migraines & it's a pain🤕 for the upkeep. Least, the Men's disposable razors & aloe shaving cream is cheap. Wigs are throw-away hair for me. Synthetics seem to last long for me. Wash those puppies 🐶 in baby 👶🏻 shampoo & hang dry over the shower 🚿. Best of luck🍀on your hair journey. If you can make it work, that'll be genius! If you can't, at least you gave it a try & there's no wrong in that.

[@alaly1027]

Kiko Yoyo see, I don't want to remove all my hair from my head, I have never had short hair, so I am transitioning with big trims not a big chop and (*gasps*), I've decided to wear my hair mostly straight through the process. I have fine hair, really thin strands, so even combing out curly styles is breakage city, even when it is not a problem to comb through. So basically I am transitioning the worst way possible according to the naturalista gurus, but this is the way where *I* see less breakage. Dealing with 2 different textures, and transitioning is going to take me years not doing a big chop. Plus I got my hair straightened once a week with an old fashioned hot comb (off an open flame) for at least 8 years when I was younger and I had full tight curly fro every time it got wet without fail, so I don't see how a steam flat iron (because I went out and bought one even though my ceramic regular one still works perfectly) at the most twice a month, is going to cause irreversible damage to my hair. The natural community makes it seem like if we tell the truth about the maintenance of our hair, we are somehow shaming it, and this will discourage women from going or staying natural. So the problem is with the individual. We're lazy, or brainwashed. No we are just telling the truth. I am almost a year in now with transitioning. The cutting and breakage it has endured wouldn't be worth using that last optimum in my closet.

[@afreminine7152]

A Laly ORS hair mayonnaise will save your natural hair life! A good moisturizing protein treatment like that once a week (or since your transitioning every wash day) will keep those strands strong! Good luck sis!

[@myisha7833]

A Laly I'm wearing braids during my transition. I've been transitioning for almost a year and it is very difficult because my relaxed hair tangles with my curls.

[@alaly1027]

Since I am running low on my Shea moisture, I will try and find it at Sally's. Do they have it there? Do you have fine, thin, strands too?

[@shereeriley2647]

You are absolutely adorable and you made me chuckle several times. Thank you for sharing your hair journey as many of us have had that experience. Sometimes the cost and the time can become truly frustrating, but the liberation of having your own hair texture is amazing. Do not pay attention to negative comments. I believe that people who spew venom and negativity just need healing. May the Lord bless you.

[@sagalahmed8876]

5:40 people!! You dont need a lather to get a wash, that lather actually comes from the sulphates within shampoo and is just stripping your hair !

[@BHill1997]

I would recommend the Whole Blends line from i think Garnier. They sell them at Walgreens and it is just amazing! I used the leave in and the conditioner and they both were so good for my hair!

[@winternoellebeauty9580]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@gradgal]

Try the Garnier Whole Blends coconut water and vanilla milk hair mask. The whole coconut water and vanilla milk line is the best in my opinion.

[@afronativebarbie]

I use the garnier whole blends Coconut Water & Aloe Vera extracts shampoo for my hair. It works amazingly 😁

[@marbelysamparo7984]

Do you have low porosity hair?? (That porosity takes forever to dry) Your hair is beautiful , that's why , i like when we naturals talk about what products, methods and tips we use , just to share our journey learn new tips and embrace our beauty😍😍

[@nacisantasia]

for one you don’t necessarily have to let your wash and go’s dry 😅 also you don’t have to pull apart each curl. you can just finger comb through them or whatever. also you can do twist outs and braid outs which are overnight

[@domonique1701]

Lol right i never let it fully dry and I don't submerge my hair in water. I just put water in it so that its a little damp. lol when she said wait into it dry's I was like what? And I always use my fingers or a tooth comb brush or both

[@ljsc6837]

Gurllll ,you are so cute and funny. WE just learning and accepting our hair, and I am loving it! I am 65 years old and saw the first natural hair movement fail.All we had was hair oil and shampoo, any kind, All this you're talking about is part of the experience. You are on point about prices for products designed for our hair types. One reason could be that most of the products have oil from some flower , fruit, or nut based ingredient in it. I can't think of another. Well I could, but I won't.

[@yvetteroberts9719]

My major problem was dryness, I began using Cantu products and it has definitely changed my hair for the better, good educational video

[@voodoomay]

Cantu leave in conditioner is literally the devil in a white tub lol. It deceives you when you first put it on your hair by making it soft then 2 hours later your hair is dryer than the Sahara and a day later you try to add something more moisturizing on top of the cantu then you can see the weird white jelly flakes In your hair because mixing cantu leave in with other products dnt go well

[@reca21rp]

I can totally relate. I big chopped 3 months ago and ITS A LOT OF WORK!

[@shuggs1631]

Omg I am in the transition phase and this video is dead on. I love your honesty and tips. It's been an expensive struggle but I'm trying to tough it out. I stopped relaxing back in October and have been doing no heat for about a month. I do a deep conditioning every week and I wash and condition every 2 days. Sometimes every other. I am getting my ends clipped each month but it has stressed me out to the max. I'm sticking it out because I know it'll be worth it and I already see my curl pattern returning but oh my you definitely need patience!

[@purlplens]

Buy travel size hair products if it is your first time using them

[@KJD2052]

purlplens Do you know which brands carry smaller sizes for testing? I know Biosilk has a sample pack but I haven’t seen too many brands that carry testing packages.

[@chalseywilder937]

Keniqua Dobbs Tgin, asiam I think going to target will help

[@amour9027]

Keniqua Dobbs Shea Moisture and I think Curls

[@deirdrebriggs5786]

This is a VERY good idea.

[@user-im1jq3lw2l]

Deirdre Briggs sometimes if you message the company, they may send you a samole

[@monie948]

11:32 it was a compliment

[@PrincessWhatsername]

Honestly, the first year after the big chop is the hardest. Becuase as soon as you finally get a solid routine and get the hang of taking care of it and find acceptance about your texture, the dreaded awkward stage hits and you find yourself wearing a lot of headbands, hats, and scarves. BUT, the reward of getting past that, if you don't choose to keep it short, is SO worth it! If you can get past that first bad year, you've made it. Also, a weird piece of advice maybe, but try not to get *too* caught up trying to make your hair look perfect and "behave" all the time. Sometimes the best thing you can do for your hair is to just leave it alone (aside from basic care/routine), like just actually wash (and condition/leave-in) AND GO. I find that my hair did its best growing when I wasn't so fussy with it. Oh, and another couple of methods for product application for wash and go's that you can try are the raking method (more volume/less definition), the praying hands method (creates clumps/good definition), and the finger coiling method (defined ringlets/less volume). The raking and praying hands methods are both much faster, while finger coiling takes forever. For short hair, you can just use your fingers to smoothe your hair for the praying hands method.

[@ritaford5721]

Loved your humor and energy. Good honest comments regarding purchases and results. Nothing like trail and error when yrying to explote and save money. Keep sharing you are an asset.

[@TheBerkeleyBeauty]

You’re upset because people admire your hair and ask you about it? People wanna question you because your hair is beautiful and they aspire to have it. Nobody cares about relaxed hair. Relaxed hair is not special. You should feel flattered and blessed quite honestly. Sounds like you’re looking for a reason to be salty.

[@harena9460]

TheBerkeleyBeauty I agree with you.

[@RealTalkwithBellaTT]

I agree..towards the end I was just like 🙄

[@vanessamason9640]

She is right tho Winter you are blessed. I long to do something different to my natural hair. Embrace it.

[@Only1Tweet]

YES! I started doing other things cause I felt like she just wanted to complain. Her hair is BEAUTIFUL!!!! And we ALL tend to struggle after that chop is done. SMH

[@vaneharris8947]

I get annoyed sometimes when people ask about my hair. Some people are genuine but some give me backhanded compliments. Plus, I'm hesitant to tell people what I use because I know it might not work for them. Ugh, and when strangers touch my hair... 😠

[@milanenderson9226]

Have you ever tried not using shampoo. I know it sounds weird but my stylist told me that some natural hair textures grow healthier, thicker, and longer without the use of shampoo (which strips the hair of all its natural oils) and so I usually just put some conditioner in my hair and leave it in for 10-30 min (depending on how much time I have) and since I've started that my curls look healthier and my hair is so much softer. I use shampoo once every other month or sometimes I'll stretch it to two months and I'll use a shampoo that isn't very harsh on my hair.

[@carolinesalv]

Mila Nenderson that's because most shampoos contain sulpates that dry out hair. Aim for a sulphate free moisturizing shampoo preferably ones geared toward afro hair.aka Natural brands.

[@Ayesha_5782]

Mila Nenderson Just try some sulphate free/ moisturising shampoos, bentonite/rhassoul clay, ACV rinses and cowashes. See if they work for you. Not washing your hair for long periods of time can stop some people hair from growing long and healthy. I'm just giving advice. ☺

[@memyselveandiforlife3284]

Mila Nenderson i do the same but shampoo like 1 every month.

[@Spongebob-lf5dn]

No. You best be shampooing regularly so you can cleanse that gunk out, and use a sulphate one maybe one a month. I shampoo every week. Just enough

[@abiokai1909]

It’s just better to shampoo once a couple of weeks instead of to “not” shampoo

[@kjjohnson1462]

This video should be called natural hair problems cause the title is alittle misleading. The video makes great points on why you and some don’t like being natural

[@ladydede88]

Girl the cost of these natural hair products anit no games. I get so mad and stressed at the cash register because the products that work in my hair are like $15 for a small amount SMH

[@lelequeenbeebee1074]

ladydede88 it has lasted me over 5 uses

[@lilmizzpoet]

That's too much love. I loved design essentials but my pocket book is not designed that way. I now use clays which cost $5 for a tub, ecostyler gel when I do incorporate gel, raw shea butter and usually Cantu cream as a leave in.

CANTU can still get the job done. If its too heavy just add a little water or jojo's oil thin it out. I hate how the natural hair products are using gimmicks to deplete our pocket books.

[@stephyclaws]

Your hair is beautiful, you can see all the work you put into keeping it healthy xx

[@Roguecurls]

People ask questions because natural hair is unique and beautiful. Relaxed hair isn't unique. Other curly heads are simply in awe in your hair cause it looks great

[@dasagray9270]

people ask questions because its harder to get that look nice curly look you have. And they probably want to try it. As in contrast to straighted hair you can see the answer.

[@aabbeek]

I know this video is old now, but like you said it was only two months. It took me 16 months to find the products/ process that was right for me. It sounds more like complaints and just the factor of not knowing. Oil is not a moisturizer WATER is. You would have needed something water based. Knowing your hair porosity is a great help as well. But trust in a process for at LEAST 12 months before complaining about the “natural wave” 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@AutumnOwens_]

I’ve been natural for 3 years and you are describing all of the trials and tribulations of my first year! Stay strong and keep it natural if you can! Oil treatments are great, but water is the only thing that really adds moisture. And if wash and gos are taking to long, highly highly recommend doing protective styles like braid outs or twist outs. Lasts longer, stretches hair, and keeps it detangled ;) And the questions are a good thing! Embrace them...you are going against the common culture and your hair is beautiful, but it’s also different which is where the questions are coming from. You are a hair pioneer. Love it :)

[@chrisnelson3936]

YOUR HAIR IS NOT A POLITICAL STATEMENT!!! IT IS A BLESSING FROM THE MOST HIGH, IT IS TO BE LOVED AND NURTURED!!! MANY CURSES HAVE BEEN SPOKEN OVER OUR HAIR AND IS IN GENERAL AS DAUGHTERS OF ZION, SPEAK BLESSINGS AND KIND WORDS TO IT AND AFFIRMATIONS TO IT AND YOUR HAIR WILL BE MANAGEABLE AND WILL GROW BEAUTIFULLY!!! I CAN HONESTLY SAY SINCE DOING THIS AS OF FOUR YEARS AGO!!! MY HAIR IS UNBELIEVABLY EASY AND IT HAS THIS NATURAL SHINE AND I GET COMPLIMENTS ABOUT MY HAIR EVERYDAY FROM OTHER BLACK, WHITE AND EVEN ASIANS THAT MY HAIR IS SO BEAUTIFUL THEY ARE IN AWE OF IT AND I THANK THE MOST HIGH THAT HE BLESSED IT AND ALL CAN SEE LOVE YOURSELF THROUGH THE FATHER'S EYES YOUR WERE MADE WONDERFUL FROM HEAD TO TOE!!! WATCH IT GROW ITS YOUR COVERING AND IT IS A BLESSING!!!!

[@user-cm4io8dz2r]

Chris Nelson Love this comment

[@bettyspencer3120]

They are asking you because your hair looks great! Don't let haters make you hate! You wanted to go natural for a reason. Stick to your principals. Anyone who is or has one ounce of black blood knows that their hairstyles will take time, patience and money!

[@natalieburgos2350]

I know this comment is super late, and I haven’t gotten through the end of the video yet so I’m not sure if you mentioned it but you should try drying your hair with a microfiber towel. My hair takes FOREVERRR to dry too. I’d go to school with my hair soaking wet and leave with the middle of my head still damp. I’ve only had a microfiber towel for about a month but it seriously changed my life. It genuinely doesn’t add frizz and it helps your hair dry SO much faster, especially with the help of a diffuser.

[@simonehardy4668]

I feel you on the natural hair because it is WORK. However, relaxed hair is typical and not special at all; it's just hair. Your natural hair is beautiful and it will take work to look like it does in your video here. It's beautiful. You do look like a little Wanda Sykes. Very pretty! Thanks for sharing.

[@oywiththepoodlesalready1790]

Your hair in this video looks really nice and really suits you! Your whole aesthetic is on point

[@noface181]

YOUR HAIR IS SOOOOO CUTE HOLY FUDGE!!! my natural hair is longer but the way yours frames your face and the way its shaped you look AMAZING

[@lilmizzpoet]

I think it's flattering that people are intrigued and wanting to know what has worked for you. We've all been at that phase. As for wash day, I can't spend more than an hour on my hair in any state. 1) So detangle with my fingers by smoothing sections of my hair down on moist hair. 2) shampoo in sections/ loose twist. 3) condition or deep condition depending on the week and how much time I have. If I'm DC no more than 15 mins. While I clean the bathroom. 4)rinse, leave in conditioner and raw shea butter. 5) cornrow or twist my hair (10 mins) headwrap or Bobby pin twist up as they dry and go about my day. 6) at night I'll apply a little more raw shea butter to my ends and apply bonnet. 7) next day beautiful twistout or braidout.

[@Yvhannah288]

It’s not good to put oil in your hair, it just makes a barrier and prevents moisture from penetrating your strends. Just use water and conditioner and don’t towel or t-shirt dry your hair. Let the water penetrate and it will moisturize your hair. If you have a dry scalp yes use oil, but not for the strends of your hair.

[@ericad528]

Yvhannah N oil seals in the moisture

[@Yvhannah288]

exactly, so if you put product ontop of that seal, moisture won't be able to penetrate.

[@ms.3124]

When you started talking about when you did the big chop I honestly thought you were gonna talk years but then you said months...hun two months and your hair looks this good ✨✨I’m really inspired girl been natural for abt 3 years now and trust me it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made !!

[@calireeves77]

I love your honesty and I experienced some of the same things. I get a lot of compliments on my curls, which then leads to the products inquiry. I think people are just looking for that magic combo of products they should use and when they see someone with hair they like, it's just natural to ask what's working for you in hopes that it will work for them. Keep up the good work you look fabulous! 😘

[@ladonnadalley8853]

I have been natural for 2 years and the struggle is real girl. I have found that using a raw African black soap is amazing for my hair. I wash my hair face body (everything) with this soap the lather is amazing but it also doesn’t dry out my hair and gives it some amazing moisture as well.

[@idaiyamu5104]

La Donna Dal ley can you use african black soap as conditioner and shampoo ?

[@rosemarypierre4353]

I have a TWA. It's a little less than 2". Hair is washed once a week. 1)Wash hair, 2)rinse, 3)apply conditioner, 4) shower, 5)rinse out conditioner and rinse myself. Wrap my hair in a towel. Dry myself and dress. Apply argan oil and shape. Less than 45 minutes. This has been my routine for over 10 years.

[@Nkay28]

lmao I literally just thought the same thing about a wash and go..."there's nothing "and go" about it.

[@JadaBiddle]

Have you guys heard of the rice water method? ❤️ I’ve came across it recently and it really does work.

[@deljean]

Jada D what's tht

[@KennedyDee]

MissCoco Bulls you use fermented rice water to rinse your hair ( as a protein treatment) it helps with strength and shedding !

[@deljean]

Kennedy Demers thanks hun

[@taylorscott9604]

Yes it work amazingly

[@jazs2300]

Sparkly Moana how often did you do it?

[@jessicab331]

I LOVE the Suave Professionals line... the ones in the green bottles the mint rosemary and the almond are heaven sent for me! And it’s cheap! None of the other stuff works for me.

[@gabrieladu352]

Don’t be discouraged. It’s a process . A learning process. Hit or miss on products . It is such an individual experience. It takes “your “ hair time to adjust to its natural state. I love my natural state.

[@NerdGyrl101]

There are products that are cheap that works great for my hair. Everything I buy costs at least $5. The highest was $7 and my hair loves it. Also I don’t wet my hair completely when I style it I only dampen it which takes less time for it to dry

[@imarahowze4678]

I understand it's frustrating, and it'll always be frustrating, but with doing more research and watching other natural hair videos will help you better understand how your hair works, thus helping you save more time in your wash day. I learned that knowing your hair porosity (how your hair absorbs and retains moisture) can help. There are blogs and videos on KZbin that suggest what kind of oils and conditioners you use, depending on your porosity. Going natural is like taking Ls and Ws, more or less, until you get a good regimen going for you. I hope this helps.

[@QueenSchatz]

I think everyone has different experiences with curly hair. For me, I take a shower and put in my Shea Moisture products, then I'm good to go. I let it air dry. This takes only an hour (not the drying).

[@eliz4_o]

Yooo took me sooo long to realize it wasn’t two ppl sharing a channel I’ve been watching u forever and just realized it’s just u with and without makeup like damn girl u transform with makeup

[@rljones1230]

Yes!!!! You voice all my regrets. I lasted almost four years completely natural, but ultimately it was way too time consuming.

[@Trudloops]

I understand completely about the regrets. It's been 9 years since I went natural and I still long for the ease of relaxed hair. You never get over all the planning, styling and products you have to use. Yep, it's costly, time consuming and a hit to your self-esteem. I went natural because of alopecia. So it was not my choice. Occasionally I do a weave or wig so now I'm exposed to a whole new world of styling. Needless to say, my hairdresser loves me. I would advise you to get professional treatments at least once a month. That helps a lot.

[@andreaadams250]

Trudloops lol what are you doing to your hair that it takes so much work?

[@chalseywilder937]

Andrea Adams I'm wondering too

[@domonique1701]

@@andreaadams250 lol 😂🤣

[@domonique1701]

I literally went natural because A it made no sense for me to get perms when all I did was Rock a ponytail when I did have perms and every now and then I would just comb it out and B I just wanted to prove that it wasn't as hard as people make it seem. The only problem I had with my hair is I didn't realize how curly my hair is. my natural hair is so curly that it's hard to detangle and that's the only problem I had and now I'm learning how to do that while wet. I feel like the reason why people need to buy so many products when they go natural is because when they were getting perms they probably weren't using the best products for their hair they were just letting the perm do all the work me I really didn't have to spend a lot of money on product for my hair I pretty much use the same products I use now that I use when I did have a perm. The only real new thing is that I've learned about sulfate products. I didn't even have to do the big chop that's how healthy my hair was all I did was stop using heat my cousin who did do the big chop hair is less healthy than mine.

[@U.harris4399]

I agree with everything you said in your video. And yes people always want to touch your hair, mine is thick and I’ve colored it reddish orange. And yes people do ask me a lot of questions about my hair also. The funniest ones are the newbies who say don’t use GEL....and the whole time all I can hear in my head is when you find something else that will do the trick let me know. But I am really considering doing a keratin treatment for now. I really appreciate you and your honesty.

[@myisha7833]

I think the lady with her daughter was giving you a complement and also making a connection. Kinda like saying hello fellow natural hair sister.

[@alexaohneamazon]

What you said about the "wash and go" is soooooo unbelievable true

[@karismabrown8333]

Listen girl, I get you haven't been natural that long, but I've been natural for about 6 or 7 months now but don't pay attention to my profile pic that junk is mad old it's about time to change that my hair is armpit length now that's when I first went natural, first of all, stop using heat, avoid it as much as you can, always air dry, and a way you can air dry is by using cantu leave in deep conditioner, always condition more than you shampoo because shampoo is a soap and it's does take/strip the natural oils that you have out of your hair so what you wanna do is only wash your scalp and when you rinse the remaining soap will go down your hair and the shea butter shampoo is really good but you don't need that conditioner, shaft and cleanse your hair, so if you have a cleanser maybe it would be better for you to use that on your natural hair but again not much, and also do twist outs every night with shea butter and it helps to retain moisture and grow your hair cause it forces you to moisturizer every night and have good hair days like everyday and there great twist out videos on other channels, honestly idk what else to say except your natural you is very beautiful I notice you're not wearing much make up you're GORGEOUS!! So I would never ever go back to using relaxers eventually your natural hair is so worth it but I'm sure we all have a story to tell about going natural and how crazy difficult it was at first but girl your black is beautiful, your curls are beautiful YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL, don't give up on that hair girl. It's really hard for us and our hair and also what I just told you is for my 4c hair but it can work for any 4 type hair and if you aren't 4 type hair I still recommend trying it out because all black hair is the same really except 4 type hair gets dry way easier and our hair is so fragile because of how kinky it is. But anyway let me get out of your comment section, I hope I helped if I didn't help you maybe I shed some light on someone else in the comments, thanks loves I'm not famous or anything but I do know about hair if y'all have questions my Instagram is @k.arismaaaa and my snapchat is @yeayeaakb bye bye❤️

[@theunsinkablemissm4893]

The photo you inserted was super cute!

[@representing50plus]

All that being said............... are you going to relax it now? I'm trying to transition now. 8 months post and I look a hot mess. The one regret I have now is I cant just get up and run out the door if I want to . I have to "DO SOMETHING" to my hair because It looks some kind of way.. HOWEVER I'm retired and I'm mostly running to the gym and I'm mostly in the deep end of the pool exercising so I don't submerge my hair but I still have errands and things to do and need to look some kind of way. My goal is to get my ANGELA DAVIS Afro back. When I had an Afro back in the day all we did was wash, blow out, and maybe shape up and you were good to go. All you needed was a good ole Afro pick.

[@lovegalorefan1617]

representing50plus lol

[@tridentgirl2280]

I am at your transition stage as well. I find that good old cornrow styles work well for now. Mine lasts for about 3 weeks before frizz steps in.

[@lilmizzpoet]

Try doing a bantu knot out as you transition. It worked wonders for me when I transitioned to blend the two textures and took about 10 mins to do before bed.

[@coloredpandas1993]

I used to hate my natural hair when it was short, so I started to do twist outs and braid my hair until it got a little longer. If I could go back and change anything it would be to determine my hair type. Now that I know my hair type and I've bought products for my hair type and went out and started finding video tutorials on how to style my length of natural hair I legit love it. I pay about $100 sometimes for my hair products or more, but the products are great and lovely. I became natural like 2 years ago and now my hair is almost shoulder length when wet, but this literally gives me life because 2 years ago... this was ME!!! Also, space buns were literally my life that and buns after my big chop... oooh and twist outs were literally an every week ritual for my short hair!!!

[@molkasghaier8770]

dude u look sssoooooo much betterrr ur soo beautiful with ur natural hairr

[@deirdrebriggs5786]

I transitioned to natural a few years ago. After a surgery left half of my head shaved I just did a big chop. Along with rice water, baking soda/ vinegar washes, hair masks, denman brushes and a whole lot of other remedies I didn't mention, WE HAVE TO EAT BETTER and DRINK MORE WATER. Take daily vitamins or even prenatal vitamins. The hair inside our head must be healthy before it sprouts. 💚

[@mcs793]

Faaaactss!!! This video is a "Behind the scene" of becoming "Natural"

[@Mwahn0bar]

I big chopped 9 months ago and hate it. I can’t deal with the texture , I was so used to my relaxed hair for so long . Planning on relaxing it in a few days. NATURAL HAIR IS NOT FOR EVERYBODY - @those who disagree with my choice

[@m1y00t00b]

Hair care companies follow trends and since natural hair is in (again), prices are much higher per ounce. There's also tons of variety, many of which are old products with new labels on them.

[@chanii7294]

Weird that you don’t like being questioned about your hair, it’s most likely because it’s so pretty and people want to know for themselves. And a lot of natural girls look down upon other girls because they aren’t embracing their natural texture, but that comment was still weird.

[@ludy41]

It was weird...wasn't it.

[@glowlight69]

I don't blame her

[@junniejj]

its interesting that you mention the whole product thing. i literally have over 30 bottles of different natural hair products. i've gone through so many brands over the years to find that "one" that works for me. Its definitely a process but once you've got your routine down, it gets much easier.

[@tevysmith8962]

I think ppl want to question you about your hair because it looks so moisturised and beautiful 😍

[@ilovesesshomarusama716]

Um you don't just do an oil treatment with just oil. You need to seal in water or conditioner with oil for best results

[@Laysplace23]

Ilovesesshomaru sama lol I heard that part and I was like whet?

[@jessicapeyton5444]

Hey girl! Thanks for sharing! I totally feel you on the time factor. I’ve been natural all my life, but I used to keep my hair braided or straightened with heat. Now I would love to wear my natural hair out, but yeah, it takes forever to style it, so I wear crochet hair to save time. It also lets me keep my hair in a protective style because I want to grow I out, so it’s a win win situation.

[@SitaSita-TeamBigMirr]

I’m still stuck on how you thought your hair wasn’t popping next day from the big chop... The picture was cute!!! 🌷 Happy new year and great video. 🥳

[@nuljames]

I think people might approach you about your hair bc they like the look and want to try it! It’s just that simple. It’s a compliment to you! It’s still a mystery to me How some people make it look so simple to get the perfect hairstyle. I’m worn out by the time I finish my hair, it still does not look like I think it should. So I’m hoping within time one day it will just click. It’s been four years and many products later that I have barely touched and I’m still not happy with my hair! :(

[@cindyking7229]

After spending tons of money on my natural hair I decided to go back to just plain old hair grease on my nappy natural hair someone else had reccomend it. Now I love the hair that I'm in

[@aiea3085]

Idk if someone said this yet but the reason natural products are more expensive, even though it’s small is because: it’s NATURAL it’s harder to get natural products around the world. with other products they have natural things in them but, not as much they have other stuff to fill that space. with natural products the have to stretch all the natural things to make a bottle/Container.

[@AJmakesIt]

Thought i was the only one....lol girl i feel you and i had to transition cause of a product i was allergic too so going natural was hard as hell and and all the products and yesssss "wash and take forever" lol and now that i do have natural hair i do have a great curl pattern and texture and ppl always think it come from the product and im like just like you!!!! "Eco styler gel and go"

[@rachelchery3974]

Unless you have stupid long hair twisting your hair shouldn't take longer than an hour or an hour and a half tops. Let your hair dry over night and dona twist out in the morning. I usually twist my hair every other night to keep it moisturized. If you want to save time when deep conditioning microwave the oils you are gunna use for about 30 seconds. That way you only need about 20 minutes worth of deep conditioning.

[@clarkemiller7959]

You look so good with natural hair

[@maximillianafrancine1451]

Every black woman, relaxed or natural, would benefit from knowing their hair porosity. If you are low porosity, damp heat like steaming opens up the cuticles and lets moisutre in. Also too much protein on low porosity like coconut oil, will make it harder. Letting the hair get damp regularly also helps. One way to save time is to do have the twists for couple of days, then loosen...presto twist out. But yes natural hair can be time consuming. Also if hair was relaxed high porosity from the damage means moisture rushes into the wide open cuticles but rushes right back out. Repair with castor oil, coconut oil and protein treatments. After a while, being healed, hair will hold moisture longer

[@MOALGSAT]

Loved the video!!! Just a tip, maybe you could try mixing a little bit of lathering shampoo with your Blueberry Bliss Cleanser if it doesn't lather, especially if you don't wanna waste your money and it smells amazing, but thanks for sharing!!!😀😀😀

[@IIIWallaceIII]

Don’t mind the picture (my son) but I love this video. You are so right about nature hair and wash and goes and products! Also, I have been natural for about 6 years and sorry people but don’t think that your hair is going to be long and down your back. Everyone’s hair is different. I have learned to love my hair but it’s not as easy as some people make it seem. Good luck on the journey 👍🏾

[@Sunny21Days]

I felt that “a wash and go is not a wash and go “ in my soul 😩😩.. I’m only a few months in on my journey and I love this video