Jasmine Brown’s Hair Transformation Journey | Skin Deep | Refinery29

In this episode of Skin Deep, Jasmine Brown, KZbin creator and social media influencer brings us along around L.A. on her journey of getting box braids done for the very first time. Having grown up in a multi-cultural household, experiencing the art of this process is a transformative moment for Jasmine. Not only does this journey educate her about her heritage, but about herself as well. Press play to join Jasmine on her hair journey!
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[@kellyboyce2180]

The salon lady was AMAZING. I loved how she talked about the origins and culture.

[@aminah761]

Kelly Boyce way too much talking

[@kaylaashanti5439]

Same ❤️

[@kayade5305]

Absolutely important talk. It's obvious in those who don't have that lesson in history.

[@alanimichelle3766]

@@aminah761 I have a feeling you just wanted to say some hateful shit. She talked about all the right things!

[@graceaxisa4213]

That was my favourite part of the video - I learnt so much.

[@cassandrashannon8568]

Her mom is a great mom for learning how to properly take care of her mixed daughters hair

[@catrocks93]

L O what she said is somewhat true in some cases though but the wording could have been better but white women who have mixed kids tend to not know how to do their hair and their kids hair and that lends up to them straightening it so much it’s crazy the amount of heat damaged mixed girls I’ve seen it’s so sad :( but this could be the same for black women who have mixed kids as well!

[@aletab3051]

L O lol, you're so stereotypical. Not all blacks girls have relaxed hair! The (black) mom's who care about our appearance always have our edges laid. You tried it! You sound just as bad.

[@aletab3051]

Onyx Fire ...

[@briannabrown5568]

Aleta B thanks for standing up for us black girls.

[@aletab3051]

Shirley Brown yessss #blackgirlmagic

[@ToriUptown]

mom is smart for turning to her Black female friends for help! my mom has straight hair, too, having Black female friends def helped her with me

[@xhibit.6986]

TheUptownGrrl Indeed!

[@AICHIIN01]

I got black friends included altought sadly they are faaar away as it`s online friends and i can only text them mostly or skype on calls. My sister is from Palestine as she is from fostercare home unlike me who`s adopted and from the Philippines. I just have minor curls mainly thick but wavy hair. It can make some small curls at certain part of my hair the longer it gets. My sister in the otherhand have more curlier hair and it gets more poofier and tangled compared my wavy thick hair texture. As my norwegian parents also divorced and mostly none of my other norwegian relatives. Even my father nobody knows how to handle thick curly hair like sisters hair or my asian thick hair. So as a sister what i had to do. Was to turn into more information about curlier hairstyle, hairproducts specialized for thicker yet stubborn curly hair like my sisters. My sister used to hate her curly hair, always wanted it more straight like her norwegian friends, which of course do not have the thickness nor the curliness as she does. I hated to see that, so what i did. I continued study into different products, which one worked better in her hair. Now she started to wear her natural hair more then ever. I also changed her hair decorations like when she going to tie her hair. She use the thicker types then the thin ones that snap right away. As she often before would get more tangled endhair before. Also i gave her as a present a wider tooth comb.

[@elisevong3439]

TheUptownGrrl 9

[@TCB_Aries]

Crap Life Not trying to be rude but you should make this a separate comment, It has nothing to do with the original comment.

[@elisevong3439]

An average Baby potato I accidentally pressed it and sent it and i dont know how to delete messages

[@recordinganalysis]

I am not black but I feel like the black culture is so beautiful and rich! It’s so colorful ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

[@bettyottman1718]

Jasmine looks beautiful with box braids.

[@recordinganalysis]

@@bettyottman1718 yes 100%! 💓💓

[@lizzieclay6774]

Thank you, we are.

[@shayp6845]

im not black but i loved hearing about their ancestors and where braiding came from and for them to embrace their hair. im out here happy crying.

[@indanorth]

I love my hair the way it is, but I wouldn’t be mad if it had some curl and some bounce, my hair is so straight it has absolutely no volume.

[@kirin1230]

I know! It's so fascinating. I love learning about others cultures, religions, etc. And African history is just so rich and colourful.

[@rabidgurly5989]

same i love hearing about different cultures history, hair is always interesting

[@AsthaSinhaYT]

Same I'm not black but I love their hair 🤩

[@sydney8145]

Nona McDade I think kinky hair is gorgeous and don’t understand how people can say that it’s not? It’s so pretty!

[@jessicajardim-vandijk7748]

That stylist is so wise and well informed. I love it!

[@spacediof]

Ugh I wish there was quality natural hair salons where I live. I also love how she talked about the history of braiding in Africa.

[@princezzd19]

Romae Daley i feel the same way. the hair salons in ny are not like this at all

[@favourizah2484]

Exactly I want to go to a hair salon and learn more about Africa and have a fun conversation with the hair stillest now I really want to go to L.A.

[@chanellebooysen9450]

Yeah I thought I was going to skip through the whole braiding part but the conversation kept me watching.

[@evewatts4913]

Romae Daley girl I know, same! 😕

[@mmglogri]

Yesse

[@makeuplover7903]

The most beautiful girl on planet i have ever seen.... She is truly beautiful

[@100subscriberswithnovids7]

Everyone is

[@zoewillaschek462]

Yes, the most beautiful are mixed people I think. They have big lips enough, bright skin enough, teeth, eyes variable....w.o.w. 🥰

[@kiaraaa6324]

@@zoewillaschek462 There are no such thing called "the most beautiful"

[@traceykoke6016]

Black and Mexican make angels ❤️

[@LoveFinds]

I️ love that her mom took the time to learn about hair that’s different to hers. I️ think that’s awesome that she took care of her hair properly.

[@swaggyshara]

OurLittleSecretYT that’s why it looks like that today 😍😍

[@tsuyuasui7297]

OurLittleSecretYT true i know some moms that have a mixed race children but will put on weave on them than rather learning about her daughters hair texture bc its so hard to handle

[@LaurenSClark]

Her mom seems really dope!

[@NaiyaNicole_Artistry]

Right. I have hair similar to jasmine's yet my mom was too lazy to learn and teach me. So i was permed up for 5 years._(12-17)

[@fbiagent3998]

Thats your purpose as a parent especially when you have a kid that's multicultural

[@ggtess]

When she was braiding her hair I thought it was in fast motion omg that’s talent right there.

[@lauramatos9442]

Tessa Geary it was

[@elegance4212]

ItsYallGirl it wasn't.

[@arbria5109]

@@elegance4212 it was

[@elegance4212]

@@arbria5109 it's not😑

[@gypsophilahearts]

@Filipino Movie Channel it wasn't

[@cheterry17]

What the stylist said is so true. I remember when I went natural. I'd gotten some faux locs and decorated them and I felt some type of way that I couldn't explain. I came downstairs and my (asian) husband said "You look like an African Princess." I was speechless and proud. A princess, is exactly what I felt like. Lol.

[@hanae9742]

This is so precious and heartwarming!!! Made my day.

[@LadyGabriellaphant]

My husband is also Asian (Filipino) and there are time where I break down and cry dealing with my 3b/3c curly hair but he’s always so sweet. He praises my hair and encourages me to not get it relaxed and promises to not let our daughter feel insecure about her hair as she gets older

[@michelleekwo5377]

cheterry17 koo

[@darthonyx2382]

That's so beautiful!

[@2write2sing2dance]

❤️🙏

[@carolineteague1927]

I’m white but I loved hearing about the culture behind braids and I’m glad I watched this!

[@danayager]

Caroline Teague I understand what you’re saying, yet there is no need to feel like it’s odd or inappropriate to show interest in other cultures. As Americans we are united as a melting pot of many cultures and showing interest and love for each other, and even sharing styles, is the way it should be in this country♥️🇺🇸

[@leanneadams2549]

Me to !! I’m Caucasian also but very interested on how to braid and how to braid so fast and loved hearing the history !!

[@ouhhhbeach5812]

@@midnightspotlight3083 how is she a karen?

[@sarasaber3487]

Omg ure bi??

[@carolineteague1927]

@@sarasaber3487 yeah

[@javianjohnson8746]

Damn she looks hella good with those braids!!

[@catherinestoll9734]

Javian Johnson yasss

[@shemdunick5586]

Javian Johnson for real

[@kellyzhang2309]

EXACTLY XD

[@martinabzhetaj2054]

Yaaaas

[@vinceandcristina6990]

*_Nobody is gonna talk about the speed that she is braiding?_*

[@l.n.6650]

I need to talk to my hairdresser... Like right now...

[@winddragonlundholm1792]

Yeah, how many miles per hour is that XD?

[@MindfulMatters734]

I braid about that fast. When a person notices it they look shocked

[@vinceandcristina6990]

@@MindfulMatters734 I would be shocked too lmao.

[@shivanigoyal2937]

I also braid about that fast ...

[@thealybot]

As a non black person this was super informative and interesting to watch. Growing up around black people I was always fascinated by their hair because they were done in so many different styles and braids and I just loved the details :)

[@trin5563]

Thank you for appreciating our culture.

[@covenantobazee8080]

💗💗

[@itsmickey890]

Did you always touch thier hair?? Am sorry but that is a no no 😂😂😂 I would glare at anyone touching my hair

[@thealybot]

Jose Armah lol no I never touched anyone’s hair 😂always just an observer

[@emilyzakhary9560]

I am a non black person as well and i love how the natural crulys arenjust perfect like my cruly are like the worst and i love yje braids and all the details I actually like to braid my friends braids

[@manishasinghaa]

the hairdresser is so sweet... omg I love her aura

[@intricatefashion4910]

The hairdressers voice was so soothing could genuinely listen to her all day

[@refinery29]

yassss +Intricate Fashion she is the bestest!

[@jasmeannnn]

Loved filming this with y’all 😭💗💗💗 it’s such a good video i loveeee.

[@DrSimpleBeauty]

Jasmine Brown that was so well done. Much success to you.

[@ComfortingLie007]

Great job on the video!

[@riahjones2164]

You’ve always been a queen but these braids make your crown shine brighter 👸🏽👸🏾👸🏿

[@refinery29]

We had so much fun filming with you +Jasmine Brown!!! Hope we can do it again soon ❤️

[@mendesarmy7317]

Jasmine Brown omg jasmin i have the same hair but only shorter

[@otkud_ja9290]

As a white girl I can say there is something so special in this culture. it is so full of love and pure amazingness.

[@otkud_ja9290]

@@vil_vil_not Lol, I don't need to.

[@otkud_ja9290]

@@vil_vil_not Omg buzz off, If you don't agree with me simply move on.

[@otkud_ja9290]

@@vil_vil_not You really sound racist. I'm the one who posted my opinion first ,so how bout if YOU don't agree, don't comment.

[@otkud_ja9290]

@@vil_vil_not The fact that you had the need to stop by my comment, reply to me that I should think again is already telling me things. It is MY opinion, you don't have to agree with it. Also, I didn't say that you ARE but that you SOUND. I can comment all I want, if I find this video about this culture and facts that hairdresser is talking about beautiful, I don't really need you to explain yourself about your disagreeing. Please go on and disagree all you want. I won't be replying to this anymore. Have a nice life.

[@raymondgmto]

Wilmis The very reason she got offended was your delivery and how you expressed yourself. So, “miss,” maybe before you comment something so condescending and rude like “Think again,” you might think about how your negativity is going to affect others. Must be sad being such a negative soul that you have to create such commotion over such a meaningful and beautiful comment. I for one agree with Random Girl as African culture truly is magnificent and beautiful in every way. I am a young white male who was able to come to this realization before even you, which is certainly concerning. You kept the argument going if you really analyze everything in this thread. You’re one of those sad people who thrive off of negativity and drama and that “miss” is no way to live. Reflect on your state of mind and way of thinking and you’ll realize just how childish and ignorant you sound. And yes, your comment was racist, as you replied “think again” to a comment speaking on African culture being beautiful. I do not know your ethnicity, but no matter what it is, that is racism and that is truly disgusting. Reply if you wish so that you may continue to thrive off of your addiction to negativity, but just know that Random Girl and I will feel the same love and respect for Africans as we did before your unnecessary bullshit. xoxo, PEACE and LOVE to all my Africans our there and to all of my fellow human beings of ALL races and ethnicities, because 🖕🏿🖕🏾🖕🏽🖕🏼🖕🏻🖕 racism! 💗💗

[@assatamakonnen7304]

I'm glad that her mom actually took the time to learn about her daughter's hair and how to do it 😊 💕

[@CookieFridays]

She looks amazing before and after! The braids are gorgeous, especially with the gold accents!

[@pandorasbocs]

I love her hair more without the gold though. She looks like beyonce !

[@zainabimad3299]

Khyati Roy more like zendaya

[@BP-nk4tj]

Marcelo -well nobody asked for you opinion at all! And nobody really cares considering you know nothing about black hair.

[@Erica_Love_Love]

I love how the hair stylist told her the history of braids. All women of every race should know this information and realize it's not just a hair style but a life style. Loved it

[@h.r.9563]

Agreed! My cosmetology instructor grew up in Detroit and made sure we all knew how to style afro textured hair, the history, and she would bring in her own clients to our predominantly white area because she had the reputation of doing textured hair best. I'm forever grateful for the knowledge!! All hair is the best hair.

[@loveprevails7080]

SoFreshGirl 510 it still goes on in our villages in Africa .. when the moon are out we braid and talk about history

[@loveprevails7080]

Intelligent human you're absolutely right ,now I live in Europe and anytime I see a full moon it takes me back and I yearn for it.

[@loveprevails7080]

but children there still enjoy this especially villages with no electricity.

[@iwannacry7215]

WHEN SHE WAS BRAIDING HER HAIR I WAS SO SHOOOOOOOKKKK

[@tronchin29]

Ikr

[@ef9143]

I THOUGHT IT WAS SPED UP

[@Kunehosdays]

I thought everyone braided that fast lmao

[@starrycactusx5978]

My dad has dreads, and the person who does them is named Precious, who sometimes does my hair, and she braids super fast too.

[@mothertruckerdude8792]

WHY ARE WE SHOUTING

[@barlovesnoop]

I don't know what amazed me more - how perfect her eyeliner shape is, how beautiful her hair is, or how her father looks like he is 5-10 years older than her

[@artesianrhythm]

The stylist, Dr. Karen, is a beautiful lady. Her hair/locs were stunning , they looked like flower petals. Plus, she gave in depth history on African braiding . Kudos for sharing this knowledge with the masses!

[@jayy4080]

Kari*

[@trionabyrne72]

Is she the fastest hairdresser when she braids African hair?

[@khadjabalndeh8197]

artesianrhythm I love her

[@CarolToshii]

Do that woman have instagram or Twitter i need her to do mine. Plz tell me her IG or her email

[@kisnpisn4919]

she has a beautiful voice too and talks so elegantly i love her!

[@tiara6704]

Yall, its not sped up. Its so amazing how fast she braids..

[@dirock_1518]

Spaghetitty at a point all black box braid hairstylists go as fast as that, my mom is not a professional hairstylist but when she braids my sisters hair her fingers move exactly the same, it’s truly amazing, even my lip sisters hairstylists they all move the same.

[@mangoliys]

My hair stylist is so good at braiding and so is my mum !it's like a common talent

[@kiaratorres5287]

@@mangoliys ikr my mom was a hair sylist so that's how she does my hair really good she make my hair popin lol

[@SpiritLopRabbitry]

@nita bineta no, it really wasn't lol

[@PURPLEMIST79]

Spaghetitty that me lmao

[@twolala1]

Shout out to Jasmine's mom. She's like our mom in how she kept our hair in braids when we were younger so that it was able to grow. Oh and Dr. Kari did an amazing job! Learned so much! ♥️

[@kay9301]

My mom too, it was either braids or the tightest ponytail ever.

[@devjani7002]

Same here.. I am frm India, I also feel the same ❤❤

[@rachelwooden4070]

TwoLaLa e$fgrttttgrgetgyrttuesetwagarhrer

[@LaMachineÉmotionnelle]

TwoLaLa my mom used to take me to my grandmas to get it braided and it was so long then she tried to perm my sisters hair and dreaded and my mom is lazy so she just cut it all off and then she cut mine off so my sister wouldn’t feel bad😭😭😭

[@Temari0403]

Lol my mom kept it in braids cause she got tired of detangling it all the rom XD

[@SlyXD-mb1so]

I really love how she gave her the whole history and the importance behind the braids.

[@EnfanttMortt]

She looks so regal, that hair is beyond amazing. I think I'm gonna cry omg

[@DiamondRubyJewel]

콱아론 *WE LOVE ASIANS, TOO*

[@TheOnlyCori]

Her mom learned how to do her hair by talking to her black friends omg😍😍😍

[@loveswagg450]

Macora Evans aww your mom is the best 💪🏾

[@zakmik2341]

that's normal

[@lealamorgan5481]

Macora Evans and here's me knowing I had to learn for myself and do all the research I need myself because my mum only new I should leave in a bit of co wash conditioner. Another example is today I spent $15 on three hair products and she told me I should not waste my money on a leave in conditioner?!

[@claire4086]

Zak Mik ikr

[@ruthkimani2778]

My mom put her products on my head that s normal right?

[@vyaluvs]

I have weird hair, sometimes it’s flat and sometimes it’s wavy and sometimes it looks dry the next day it’s oily 😂😂😂

[@Jackscalfani2]

My hair is wavy and almost matted when grown out, but when it's short it's straight.

[@jojomiaoooo8892]

I've never been relate to a comment this much😩

[@hipeople9856]

This. This is my hair in a nutshell. I wish I could like this comment for than once

[@cherylljp6997]

Omg same😂

[@caecilius9578]

the truth

[@macarenarios5402]

I feel like a complete idiot. Because of my broken ass english i thought the title read “jasmine’s BROWN hair...” and i like, dude, her hair’s black tf you talking about? And then i came to the realization that her surname was Brown. Jeez Ps: this video was magical and she is GORGEOUS 💕

[@daniellegertse5638]

Me2🤪

[@monicalivesforchrist5901]

don't swear please. (Jesus Christ saves!) magic is false :)

[@아일라-b7m]

I thought she dyed her hair from black to brown lmaoo

[@sarateixeira2561]

@@monicalivesforchrist5901 go away

[@Freddynotsoready]

I'm so glad she gave the history .. and what our hair means to us...its not just a "style" or trend it's culture..a way of life ..loved this.

[@zakmik2341]

its the same with other race and culture in Europe . People just don't know about that.

[@zakmik2341]

its the same with other race and culture in Europe . People just don't know about that.

[@Spongebob-lf5dn]

Its not culture to me, its just a hairstyle. I'm not from Africa, neither are my parents, or their parents. Idk why all of a sudden y'all care about culture so much.

[@emmaj8726]

Spongebob It’s not just a hairstyle. It’s cultural heritage. Like the stylist said: Historically, the way black people wore their hair told a personal story. It signified status in the same way as for example a specific kind of car does now. Moreso - and something the stylist didn’t say (at least not in this video. Idk if they cut it out) - one of the first things white enslavers did before crossing the Atlantic was to cut off the hair of the black slaves. Essentially taking away what had symbolized their personality and status (they also made sure to separate people from the same tribes, rendering the slaves basically unable to communicate with eachother, but that’s another story). So when black people nowadays decide to embrace these hairstyles it’s essentially reclaiming what white people tried to take away from them. That’s why it’s not just a hairstyle. It bears cultural significance. And it’s important to acknowledge that even if you can’t relate.

[@DaytonaHills]

Spongebob thats because you aren’t black and aren’t connected. It’s not a culture to you. It’s a culture to us. It’s a part of black culture - it is what it is 🙅🏾‍♀️

[@ncredbird3998]

Your hair is gorgeous and I love the history your stylist told. I had to share this video with friends that I know this would definitely have more meaning to. It's good to see women lifting each other like this.

[@rubiocg12]

NC redbird look

[@KS-rl1jn]

I mentally like this because I didn’t want to change the number 😂

[@uedobok]

Cynthiaa Rubio 1000th like

[@yymf123]

NC redbird vv jv v.

[@esthercabeza1181]

Can we give a moment how good that women did her hair, and how good jasmine looked in those box braids !!!!

[@TaeTae-ps8my]

That woman was braiding her hair at 30 miles per hour😂

[@lily-vy7gc]

Fast 😏

[@destinycharles6638]

Ukr

[@jesusislord1john196]

♡ 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness” ♡

[@danafrancois541]

@@jesusislord1john196 I love seeing people like you spreading the religion ❤ it makes me happy 😊

[@jesusislord1john196]

@@danafrancois541 :) Thanks for this. The Word is essential. God bless you!

[@genesisramsey7677]

I love this video and her history can help so many people understand the culture of black hair braiding because when people copy and say its nothing , it really is everything

[@courtneybull8810]

Genesis Ramsey I totally agree, it helps us white people to understand why cultural appropriation is such an offensive thing, and watching these videos makes me appreciate it more and more. It's more than just a "look" it is history.

[@angelagm566]

Respecting black hair...I'm loving this channel

[@clabon2]

I really like Dr. Kari Williams history lesson on braids. It makes so much since that when you put in hair accessories specially “gold” you feel like a Nubia Queen I love my culture 💖there is truly power in black hair... Stay turning heads!!

[@xhibit.6986]

*Shell* Same here sis!

[@tazman8030]

I did the big chop a year n 7 months.. when i tell u ather the awkward stage hunni it is power in our hair

[@clabon2]

Taz Man Lol yes girl the awkward stage was crucial but we all get through it, and blossom so beautifully.... Stay blessed y’all✌🏿

[@callint3480]

❤️

[@emihabte9456]

Wow this is not just a hair dresser. She is a history professor. Love love how you talk, how you explain in detail how African hair signifies a lot of things. I wish I have a hair dresser like you who can discuss about African heritage, culture and other things that matter instead of talking rubbish over my ears. So much respect. And the end result is amazing.❤❤❤👏👏👏👏

[@christinenewhouse1264]

Being mexican/black is a beautiful combination...of different cultures...Besides being beautiful she has a great personality...Her mom is beautiful as well..Inside and out.

[@dandelion6617]

Christine Newhouse Mexican isn’t a race. Do you not realize “black” itself has multiple cultures because it IS a race. It’s like half the people in the comment section don’t think

[@lashanda827]

Christine Newhouse I am black and mexican too same hair type and I have no clue what to do with mines at times ☹️

[@juanitaperez3866]

Christine Newhouse k

[@lashanda827]

kiki9619 Sure will thanks 💜🦋💜

[@magicavocado6528]

Zu Sh actually, "race" doesn't exist, we are ALL one species of human and we ALL originated from Africa. The first Europeans, Americans, Asians etc were all "black" before their features changed to adapt to the climates. Also homo sapiens are a mix of many human species that's why we have so much beautiful diversity ! Africa isn't the whole world but the whole world is Africa.

[@cooldiys3477]

Woah, she braids so fast!😱

[@becstar2099]

The jewellery and baby hairs really brought it together. Absolutely stunning.

[@dimension-vb7ki]

She looks gorgeous with those braids

[@Fiona_mur16]

I’m Italian and I found this video so interesting to watch. You’re culture is very beautiful well, every culture is beautiful but it was good to learn more about yours

[@awantii7084]

*Before braid, Gorgeous.* *After braid, Gorgeous.*

[@awantii7084]

*GORRGEEEOUUUUUSSSSS !!!*

[@charmieleza08]

Ikr her hair and her herself are a beauty

[@sylvia3980]

GORGEOUS,extremely thick hair,and curly hair.

[@naroimsong2878]

the stylist is a gem, she talks to jasmine like its her baby... ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@njerim7731]

It’s amazing how our hair unites us. I’m commenting from Kenya and I felt like I was watching my sisters. I loved that Dr. Kari understands the history of black hair. And, when she pulled out the toothbrush at the end I was like “welcome home sister!” ❣️🌺

[@allanamariee]

She's soooo gorgeous with her natural hair and her box braids. I absolutely LOVED learning about the history of braiding. This is an AMAZING video

[@refinery29]

+allananicolas Thank you!! :) What should we do next?

[@hannyadisme]

This was really fantastic. A lot of people don't know that this is why black hair styles are so special and beautiful.

[@refinery29]

+dcinfinity Thanks! What else would you like to see here?

[@valynmogensen2172]

jasmine is so pretty

[@anevliona6600]

This lady is so lovely and soulful

[@cinnamon3220]

This makes me wanna cry, My daughter's hair is basically the same hair texture but about 8 inches longer. All through Elementary School and Middle School I would put pretty braids, hair accessories all of the time. But I don't know what happened to her since she entered High School. It almost seems that her self-esteem has dropped drastically. Every time I want to do her hair like this girl in the video or similar. My daughter always says that she does not want her hair to get a lot of attention. She also states that she does not want other girls to feel bad about their own hair. My daughter is afraid to embrace her own natural beauty. Because she is afraid of offending other girls or she is afraid that other girls will feel bad about themselves. This is so sad. I am very glad that this young lady is embracing herself in this video.

[@juelbrown8784]

I would kill for that hair

[@cinnamon3220]

@Princess Sunny Thankfully you have given me an idea that I haven't thought about. I will do that...God Bless!

[@jackystar5099]

I understand what your daughter might be feeling. I never wear my hair down or do elaborate styles because I don't want to draw attention. I have thick hair so wearing it down ensures people see it. I didn't want to keep people behind me from seeing what we were being taught. I didn't want my hair to be a problem for others looking back. It's a long process I'm still struggling with this myself but she needs to accept her hair really. There's a whole youtube community you could introduce her to. Take her to a curl specialist so she could see how good her hair can look. It's little things that add up and can help.

[@naomiabdul7838]

@@cinnamon3220 , Not sure if I should say I’m biracial, but I am Somali.I never felt like I fit in with the girls with straight hair, or the black girls, or even the Biracial people, since I don’t have interracial parents, although people claim I do.If I try to relate with a certain group, they would sometimes say “you wouldn’t know” .My mum would always tell me I’m not like the black people.Like my mum saying, “ you don’t need hair extensions “ or “you don’t need that”.I don’t feel like I relate with anyone, I’m either too black, or not black enough.😔

[@cinnamon3220]

@@naomiabdul7838 I thank you for your response. My daughter also feels the same way that you do. I'm concerned that she doesn't have any friends because she believes that she doesn't fit in. She's a beautiful girl but she doesn't see it. I pray that she will be okay, Thanks!

[@alishamashburn412]

Her natural hair is gorgeous!! The braids look really good too!

[@rolarens6091]

its probably because im on my period rn but like when Dr. Kari was talking about how passing down oral traditions and braiding hair was so intrinsically linked, and how she was basically doing that with Jasmine? i started bawling 😭😭 Jasmine youre doing great and looking amazing keep it up!!!!

[@emma-gg6dj]

This girl is one of the most beautiful human being ive ever seen

[@CreateYourBestVersion]

luv this its like a documentary !!!

[@refinery29]

+nykiarodriguez Thank you! What else would you like to see from us?

[@kandizv4369]

She looked beautiful with and without the braids.. I’m jealous of her hair lol

[@hamsapoopal7248]

Same

[@marenquaranta2134]

Me too😂

[@bozhanatoneva1973]

Haha same

[@gabriellegreen1372]

Samme lol 😅

[@destinycharles6638]

She beautiful on a wholeeee

[@TheDanielleDenise]

ooooHH YESSSS! Dr. Kari did a wonderful job! Jasmine looks beautiful!!

[@marisoto9873]

I just love the history behind black hair it’s so amazing how a hairstyle has so much history behind it!

[@Clara-ok4iv]

THAT LADY'S FINGERS WENT SO FAST OML

[@lamyu9133]

Clara Do ikr 😂

[@tainatroche5938]

I think she looks absolutely amazing with braids👏🏽

[@iBeKrystyne]

I just about teared up when she was getting her hair braided and getting the info... So powerful!

[@leanneadams2549]

PS anyone going to mention not only her hair but her eye shape is absolutely gorgeous!!! Perfect almond shape and so pretty !❤️

[@TheEmeraldCity1]

I am in love with the hair stylist and the way she speaks about our culture.. and those braids are absolutely gorgeous D:

[@genie8840]

Yes mama! Nonblack ppl with black kids need to take advice from jasmines mom!

[@saeefa]

half black, dont erase their other identity.

[@hastinae.8166]

saeefa what?

[@nadie1mayascuz]

Biracial you mean. Only black people can have black kids. Like white people have white kids. Asians have Asian kids

[@nadie1mayascuz]

@@saeefa or better yet don't disrespect black identity

[@EK-kw7tr]

She's triracial, Mexican isn't a race

[@lucynjuguna8075]

OMG ...that braiding speed # talent

[@RamonaSamuelsTV]

I love her hair knowledge and the sound of her voice. I also love her nails, and her posture while braiding. This woman is amazing. What I love most, is the fact that she said she moved away from the knot braiding technique. UGH. I hate braids with knots sooo much. The invisible or knotless technique I live for. Need them now. Great job, love her hair.

[@gr8pes]

Omfg her hair looks amazing

[@theshoesinjiminshandsinmvo2367]

Oh yeah yeah

[@gretaweiss6802]

She’s drop dead gorgeous and the new braids look SO good 👌🏼👌🏼

[@sorja.t]

oh my she’s like the prettiest person I’ve ever seen!! 😩💓

[@teraaa4971]

sorjaソリヤ k

[@ellahunter5258]

I know

[@nadie1mayascuz]

Yeah because you're white

[@Lena-tt7dg]

U should see Zendaya

[@coralyslespier7614]

THIS GIRLS IS GORGEOUS! and her final look is amazinggg😍😍 love this sm!

[@masonjars3763]

I want her hair

[@nainjaswani122]

Same

[@xanadu2002]

Me too

[@bhairavisharma]

Zahra R Simpson-Stairs 😍😍😁😁

[@bunnyrabbit8157]

I think everybody can agree to that

[@dianecama1393]

I have her hair and it so erggggg u can't to anything it's annoyinggggg

[@InnateNobility]

I absolutely loved this braiding and the owner of the salon, especially about the beautiful, colorful history of Africa and braiding. I was entranced the second she started talking about it. What a wonderful diversity on one continent. I'm Mexican-American, too; blessings to those of African descent world-wide! 💖💖💖💖💖

[@shamimatira2246]

the video sounded like poetry...rich history

[@trionabyrne72]

Massive hair!

[@blue-lj2fv]

I was skipping some parts of the video so I can see her final look but when the salon lady started talking about the origin of the braids and their culture I immediately stop skipping and watched that part until she finished braiding her. As a non-black person it was very informative, because not all people know about these and I also like learning other cultures.

[@charchar8432]

I love jasmines hair I love her channel too but that STYLIST GIRL her hair is just as bomb the feather and everything!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@alejandraperalta2815]

babygirl13 williamz I love jasmins hair to

[@BB-tm1ey]

I am so glad that her mother asked for help since she has different hair than her daughter. My mom always dry brushed my hair and put dry shampoo in it and didnt know how to care about it or teach me how to care about it since she has straight and I have curly hair like my dad, but my dad always cut his hair so short that you couldnt even see the curls. He was always against her 'torturing' my hair as he called it😂😂 And where I live very little people have curly hair, when I was smaller in kindergartem kids would get so jealous that they would chase me around with scissors to cut my hair off or they would stick gum in it😭😭 Glad I know how to care about it now❤ Edit: thanks for all the likes guys 😊

[@refinery29]

+redblue Thanks for sharing!

[@HavillaHavilla-rb3tc]

Red Blue there r mad cause u have beautiful hair cause curlyand kinky coyly curly hair is so beautiful and and I can slay so many different hair styles

[@BB-tm1ey]

Havilla123 Havilla123 true true 😭❤ I bet your hair is also stunning😍

[@angelicallatte7537]

Atleast I'm not the only one who was chased with sissors for my hair in school

[@BB-tm1ey]

Weeaboo Tomboy I didnt know someone else had that experience😭I hope your hair is okay now tho❤

[@TodaysSpecialMinis]

super cute braids!!! AND the STYLIST was gorgeous - the makeup, hair, and attitude was flawless on her.

[@day6atemywallet78]

And here I am struggling with my neck length hair damn 😭

[@officialdaisy_1]

😂😂😂😂😂ah feel ur pain

[@bodhisattfa]

Same-

[@theneighbourhoodqueer4423]

I have hair identical to her except I have dark brown hair and then people with short luscious sliky hair will be like my hair is so like messy and then I say your so lucky u dont have a head of hair like mine

[@11cannot1]

I love her hair but the fact that for some reason people think that darker skinned women and men with long hair has fake hair, is so annoying because my hair is quite long and I’m black and people always ask me if my hair is real. Like what’s your problem?

[@tyljosjodun1154]

we arent you and it looks to good to be true, so it is human nature to ask there is nothing wrong in asking

[@11cannot1]

tyljos jodun yes I know there’s nothing wrong in asking but it’s just that you don’t find people always asking white girls if their hairs real; I’m just saying it gets on my nerves.

[@tyljosjodun1154]

if you are a horse and you find a unicorn will you ask it if it's real

[@11cannot1]

tyljos jodun it’s not the same thing so you can’t really compare them but it just annoys me how some people expect black people to have fake hair; just my opinion

[@tyljosjodun1154]

must be quite annoying but thanks for putting up with us

[@majjaroni]

Black culture is so beautiful, I would love to travel and explore the different cultures and history backgrounds around the world ❤️

[@carolynemuendo3864]

Come Africa

[@ruimindo3579]

I am african (Mozambican) what the lady in the salon is saying is what my grandmother says to my sister every time we go visit. Its kind of funny! Like they read the same manual.

Rui Clive Mindo the culture 🖤

[@anonymousprivet1227]

@Rui Clive Mindo Bless you. That's because in spite of our ancestors being forced and snatched from their homes and homelands they are still who they are. So they continued their traditions through to us as much as possible. So much was torn from and tortured out of them yet they stood strong to ensure that we would not be totally lost to who we are truly. A good chunk my grandmother's DNA is from East and Southeast Africa. Love to you from America.

[@rutetembe5748]

Hi I'm Mozambican 🇲🇿 too.

[@rockandspace]

I always wondered what people from Mozambique called themselves thanks for that teaching me though😊(Kenyan BTW😁)

[@zbcdefga7787]

I thinking “How can you be a doctor in hair?!” Then I saw her technique and she started talking and wow... THAT is why she’s a doctor in hair.

[@ItsDesha]

When I clicked on this video and saw Jasmine her hair, it reminded me of the first time I saw Diana Ross as a little girl. Her hair looked just like Jasmine's and I told my mom that I thought she was beautiful and wished I had hair like that, to which my mom replied "so does she" and explained to me that Diana wore a lot of wigs and weaves. Before that I wasn't aware that was even a thing and it's been the turning moment in my life where I became obsessed with constantly changing my hair and wearing wigs. And here beautiful Jasmine has that hair, all of her own. Just stunning!

[@frolie3207]

Thank you for doing this, Refinery29!

[@refinery29]

+gr8cefulgr8ceful You're welcome! What else would you like to see here?

[@oliviaachin]

You know username says Greatceful Greatceful

[@starrycactusx5978]

This was so pretty, and I love how she talked about African history. While she braided, and you could tell she truly loved talking about her culture.

[@MsBZ-xf8ry]

Jasmine is so beautiful and box braids came out so good. That doctor is a wizard-how quickly her hands moved👏🏻 I loved the cultural stories & idea of embracing your ethnicity.🥰

[@wildchungus8112]

Omg I love Jasmines voice and she is honestly stunning

[@abbyrenae8175]

I’m white, and have wavy, frizzy hair. I love watching videos like this because the background of braids and people of color is so magnificent. You’re hair is so beautiful and you’re blessed to have it.

[@jc_80]

No cliche but I felt like an African princess when I braided my hair for the first time in over ten years it was the time they take to put in and take out that put me off but they are so worth the inconvenience 💕

[@livinukoldenburglynge4036]

Also can we all just appreciate how skilled the hairdresser is?!😱 👌🏻

[@jialahtaylor6171]

Her hair is so beautiful!!

[@Jayariee]

She did an amazing job but what i love the most is how happy Jasmine is and the communication that went on between her and her stylist

[@janiahcasey980]

I love Jasmine so much‼️ This better go viral, and everything about her is just bomb 😍

[@twill1007]

So glad the Dr. took the opportunity to educate. Lots of people have no idea that braids are actually far more than a style and the origin is brilliant 💪🏽🙏🏽

[@arielpennington-reyes5595]

My mom is African American and my Dad is Puerto Rican so it makes for a very interesting hair texture ❤️

[@isabelestrada4013]

Same except my dad is black and my mom is Cuban

[@HairByPierre]

I love this! I love how it explained our culture we don't have enough of this

[@hannahwang6109]

She is sooo pretty 😍