DO NOT Bring Your Natural Hair to My Event - Black Women Should Wear Weaves || Klassically Kept

[@habeshasister11]

I must say the way you have your hair is 1000% more classy and elegant than the wigs they had on

[@samlewis6615]

I totally agree!!

[@ladybluelotus]

Agreed! Her hair looks so classy and fabulous!

[@chocolatte522]

Truly. I want to see what she did in the back and will possibly need a tutorial😂

[@Rosannasfriend]

They had some rough ass wigs. I can’t believe they think that’s better than their hair that grows out of their heads. Whatever you choose to have on your head, keep it looking nice. Women have been proving over the years that natural hair can be so beautiful and sexy and even elegant. It is versatile. The picture in my avatar is one of my best of all time.

[@QueenMufasa552]

Please and thank you ❤

[@LeboVerb]

Her saying why would I wear my expensive dress with my natural hair. So babes you telling me that you don't think your own hair matches with expensive garments 😱 that's LOW self-esteem!!!!

[@JanaeJohnson96]

Exactly. Absolutely heartbreaking💔

[@sandyshore9199]

@lebohangdlodlo2178 Spot on girl, I was saying the very same when I first watched the clip on the said womens podcast.... truly heartbreaking & self loathing 🤮

[@DrUmarJohnson1]

@@JanaeJohnson96 Black women like her typically have low self-esteem and Eurocentric views. They have internal issues with Blackness

[@786valerie]

My jaw dropped when I heard her say that. Omg!

[@DORCASDIASRIESMAKINGMEMORIES]

When I first saw the first video, I just rolled my hair at the disrespect. Just like you said, she didn't even look presentable, so why would I want to be at her event in the first place? As for the female preacher, it shows the kind of anointing over her. The hypocrisy she was dishing out, in the guise of advise is old school, that appalled me as a Nigerian. It's ideals like these that have made me DELIBERATELY not use a wig,, because as a preacher's wife, like it or not, we influence the younger women in our world. Heaven forbid that my daughters think they need to fake it to get a man/husband, or even friends.

[@Fruity365]

Black Natural hair will always ruffles someone’s feathers … is our hair that powerful ?! 😅

[@KlassicallyKept]

I guess so lol

[@radiantly_fatime]

It is! It's a great work of art!

[@Shrimp459]

You better believe it!!!!!

[@LilianKerubo-s5k]

I love that 😂❤❤

[@Shrimp459]

I know I responded once and I'm responding again🤦🏽‍♀️🤣🤣honey our hair is ALL THAT AND MORE!!!!

[@msstacey777]

I worked in an environment where majority of Black women wore wigs. They really believed the wig was their hair! And the wigs were so dramatic and unrealistic. How did we, as Black women, get here where wigs/weaves are the norm?? My daughter has locs. My hair is natural and I wear wash and go, twists, twist outs, head wraps. I can’t imagine throwing on a wig and calling it a day.

[@samlewis6615]

The wigs are always crazy looking..the hair looks like plastic 🤷🏾‍♀️ if someone absolutely must wear a wig please get a natural texture and color anything else just looks clownish

[@ladybluelotus]

​@@samlewis6615 Agreed! It's clear they have no idea how bad it looks.

[@HeartBreakHigh]

“How did we, as Black women, get here where wigs/weaves are the norm??” Yte supremacy in the form of slavery, laws against blk people not been allowed to wear their natural hair (discrimination in employment law in America), BM’s thirst for yte-ness and WW.. In a western world that is anti-blk and the standard of beauty for women has been CHANGED to yte, what do expect? 🤨

[@vibe2248]

@@samlewis6615 I feel the same way. I had my moments where I wanted to try a pixie wig because I didn’t want to cut my real hair. Still haven’t done it but I’d like to maybe one day. 😅idk though.

[@realmaureenoyakhilome]

„They really believe the wig was their hair“ 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@maryam-fk9ro]

I think it’s just sad… it’s really self-hate and you can’t really be mad at them cause they’re victims. But at the same time they’re part of the problem too

[@KlassicallyKept]

Good morning Maryam. You have pointed out, unfortunately the problem. More than likely they had a negative experience with nature hair or they were raised like that and the cycle will continue should they have daughters.

[@Stoudem]

Nahhh we can certainly be mad at them. This is 2023 almost 2024. They know and are fully aware what agenda they are pushing and have no issue pushing it. It’s time to start holding people accountable.

[@cecechampion4]

@@Stoudem At some point African/Black women have to take responsibility and stop blaming others for their self-hatred. It's still a personal choice. Call it whatever you want, these women with wigs attached to their heads especially the weird looking straight frontals look like clowns. The amount of money spent on these things are ridiculous and quite pathetic, and you wonder why Africans/Blacks are the largest consumers and still the poorest compared to other groups. We are the only groups who alter our looks so much for validation but the other sad part of it is that the people you are seeking validation from still don't care, if anything you are even treated worse. These women who go by "beauty" trends from bbl, frontals, etc only attract certain type of men then expect a different outcome. It's crazy world we live in.

[@ValenciaRose.]

@@KlassicallyKept Hello, is there a tutorial for the hairstyle you have in the video? If so, where can I find it?

[@aboriginalstraightshooter7967]

​@@KlassicallyKept You don't know that the cycle will continue with their daughters! Please stop speaking negativity into other black women's lives. We are not a monolith 🙄🤦🏿‍♀️

[@henrylong1245]

Women are at their best when they wear their natural hair. PERIOD!!!

[@blackswan5095]

I agree Henry.

[@learningearning8385]

Agreed but most blk men don’t like our kinky hair.

[@shalawndudley2094]

​@@learningearning8385That's sad you care that much what men think of your hair 😂

[@Anonymous-lr9we]

​@learningearning8385 I don't know why we should care what any man thinks about how we wear our hair if it's not our husband......... I also think that everyone on both sides should honestly just respect what others choose to do with their own hair.

[@missluvableladii]

@learningearning8385 LOL, where? Most black men I run into love natural hair from intimate partners, to my family members, to random people I run into on the street. I get asked regularly why don’t women put in the effort to wear their natural hair?

[@khethialive]

Every time I go to events I get compliments about my natural hair. I don't know what she's talking about

[@KlassicallyKept]

I do as well!

[@jamaicanempress1000]

Shes brain washed

[@juliettsstyleglam]

I'm Nigerian and that's a classic case of someone who's self esteem has taken a beating for the longest time, found a way to get her acceptance from people and decided she needs to hate everything about herself that she's been bullied for and never accepted about herself. I'd wanted to make a video about it but looking through her self esteem issues and the bullying she's been through, I let it slide.

[@TinaCarey123]

U are dark, you need to wear your real hair

[@hybridinfodesk409]

Someone should minister to her. it's a teaching moment. Remember, younger Black women are seeing this stuff, too. She should be called out. For clarity for the younger generation. Your natural you is beautiful.

[@tigerlilly9038]

Definitely she has been bullied 😔 and is psychologically damaged from it

[@sylviasworld9397]

Was she bullied?

[@juliettsstyleglam]

@@sylviasworld9397 you don't need to know her life's story to know if she was bullied. The signs are there

[@lauren6509]

These are the same women that wear bonnets in public but refuse to rock a TWA or Twisties.

[@4lene]

😂😂😂

[@KITCHENCREWABCDC]

@@lauren6509 what wrong with that…it only seems to bother black folks. Stop judging…speak on more important issues….we r not our hair..yes God give it to us as a covering…however we shouldn’t use it as a weapon against one another.

[@AnastasiaBeaverhousn]

​@@KITCHENCREWABCDC if you're THAT ghetto then her explanation wouldn't matter! Do better

[@cockybug]

@@KITCHENCREWABCDC wearing a bonnet, in public like going out to eat or...even going to the grocery store is GHETTO and very undesirable.

[@latoyagriffin1410]

The self-hate is real! There is something toxic within a person who encourages someone to hide the hair that way it grows from their scalp.

[@fin4008]

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[@harleenquinzel5814]

Nah I'm not buying it. She is walking that statement back because she's getting dragged for it online. The thing that stood out to me is she admitted that her name is in drama often and she's used to it. Only people who are professionals at being toxic make statements like that. There were no major cuts in that clip that went viral, her statement was her statement and she needs either stand 10 toes down on it or apologize for her ignorance. Blaming it on producers is a cowardice way to absolving yourself from any responsibility.

[@Babygirl2986]

Exactly. Her sentences seemed uncut and strung together the way she said it. Either way she said what she said and wholeheartedly believes what she said. Don't backtrack now that you see your opinion is unpopular.

[@LilliLamour]

Agreed

[@ianthaami]

THIS! All of THIS!! I’m in agreement, she said what she said so either stand on it or apologize for the ignorance!!!

[@jayjshumba5217]

I don't know which African women she's referring to, speak for yourself and your fake nest on your head.

[@aishakamara3112]

Right! She said was she said, it’s crazy that she was trying to gaslight us

[@luvtaylor3480]

My cousins wife wore her locs for their wedding she was gorgeous it fit her I love seeing black women embrace their natural hair

[@KlassicallyKept]

Locs are beautiful period.

[@Pink-Flames2025]

It is sad that the same type of women from the 90's still exist. I'm 51 next week with my 4c hair, still fly as ever. The same women who mocked my hair, are now buying 'natural hair'. Let us raise up our girls. Not erase their roots.

[@KushQueen9]

❤

[@alishafrazier8025]

I wore my natural hair in the 90’s. The women were brutal!!

[@rjrobinsonblackherstorybook]

I was in high school in the late 90s with natural hair. It was brutal

[@KarlaBedminister]

​@@alishafrazier8025My mother with her fine hair which she permed and couldn't maintain was fed up with combing my full natural 4 type hair and constantly accused me of having bad hair and should perm my hair. I refused mainly because she couldn't maintain my sister's permed hair either and they both looked horrible. My father was against it so that's why she was pressuring me to get it permed so he wouldn't be angry at her for perming it if I had agreed. It was basically the only thing I had on me that was directly from him and just adored nature including my hair and natural things.

[@KarlaBedminister]

​@@rjrobinsonblackherstorybookA lot of the natural hair I saw was short and dry at that time in high school. No one did that to me bc my comebacks were brutal so they didn't dare be negative. I'm Caribbean and fathers at that time preferred their daughters and women with natural hair so it was the magazines, TV and mothers who were pushing for permed hair.

[@Claribelle401]

Her statement was so insulting and embarrassing. I am black and proud of all of me

[@nola504missk7]

She needs enlightening, backwards mindset, those wigs don't belong in Africa,1,they look terrible,2, African hair in Africa is natural and normal, don't ostracize yourself and copy an oppressive euro standard

[@sassysid100]

A African man once try putting me down by saying, I’m not wearing Brazilian hair so I don’t have money. He was also bleaching his skin as was the woman with him. It didn’t go how he thought because I burst out laughing, it was so stupid to me😂😂😂

[@KlassicallyKept]

The audacity. I was sitting in a restaurant minding my own business when this black man makes a b-line for me. Walks up to me, looks me up and down, and says: I couldn't date you because you are natural." Sir....sir... who asked you and where did you come from !

[@sassysid100]

@@KlassicallyKept oh my gosh! He sounds like a absolutely terrible human being anyway. Dumbass! Insecure men do that nonsense when they are intimidated by a beautiful woman, that he’s fully aware is way out of this league. It’s this reject her first game that they play, to pacify themselves. Really pathetic

[@TheOrangeButterfly333]

All my life, I've only witnessed other blk people degrade other blk people about being blk. It's very disturbing.

[@tiredoftheworld4834]

@@TheOrangeButterfly333I’ve seen the same thing. It’s more traumatizing to me than the once in a blue moon racism/microagressions

[@tiredoftheworld4834]

@@TheOrangeButterfly333I can mentally detach from racists but from people who look like you, it makes me want to throw up. And avoid going to a hbcu bc of the amount of colorism in the race and hatred for our BLACK hair

[@samlewis6615]

They probably don't know how to style their natural hair 🤷🏾‍♀️ black women spend alot of time and money on wigs & weaves and if we invest half as much into our natural hair the results would be amazing!! Natural hair is so beautiful and elegant we've been brainwashed to think otherwise. Furthermore i don't care how good someone lays a wig you can always always see the screen door part.

[@quelquun2018]

When they’re doing the videos online, it has a filter, to blur that screen door. 💯💯😂😂😂😂😂

[@Babygirl2986]

Yes if we spent as much time learning and taking care of our natural hair it would look a million times better than any weave. We are so beautiful. I wish more of us knew that.

[@aboriginalstraightshooter7967]

​@@Babygirl2986I wish more of you all will let people live! We're not close we don't all have to wear our natural hair 24/7. If you like it that's good for you but there are some women out there that don't it. And I'm saying this as somebody who has not worn away in 14 years and never really wore wigs like that. Y'all trying to shame and get other black in these comments sections is not going to help.

[@tammygarrett8427]

I do not know how to style my natural hair but I am learning. I want to age with grace. I enjoy braids mainly over wigs but my goal is to learn how to wear my natural.

[@sharlaamysamuel]

@@tammygarrett8427 Same here! Keep going 💖

[@JanaeJohnson96]

The black women in the 1970s were top tier. They had beautiful soft natural hair, fit lean bodies and soft yet sexy energy. I ADORE 70s black women! The confidence and beauty they had is unmatched🧡 Times have certainly changed..........

[@CB-123]

Yes my mum was a natural hair, slim stunner

[@Discovering_Hope]

I have worn a TWA since the early 70s. It was a wonderful time. I kept mine until last August when I decided to grow it. I am now 75 and have always accepted my hair. I don't care to cover it up or wear wigs, weaves, or anything that the Lord did not give me. No shade on anyone who feels differently. I did my daughter's hair in a TWA also. I taught her that other ethnicities don't understand Black beauty, so don't accept their assessment of our beauty. My hair is growing nicely. I don't know how long it will get, but I am enjoying the process. Yes, there will always be colorism in the Black community, and I have experienced it, being a dark skinned sister. I still accept what God has given me. He made me exactly the way He wanted me, 4C hair and dark skin!

[@goodjudygirlfriend]

Even though I was a child back then I LOVED wearing my Afro. I used to have my little hand on my hip and a big smile standing next to my mom rocking her fro too.

[@traceylennon1204]

@Janae I grew up in the 70's and I can attest to what you said wholeheartedly!!

[@BLACKCREEKSOFALABAMA]

My daughter is 17, and she has never had her hair processed, she was about 10 years old and I took her to the hair salon and asked the hairdresser to blow dry it bone straight, my daughter kept insisting she do not like it I said well it has to be straight for your wrap, long story short when we got home she accidentally wet her entire head in the shower, Instead of being upset that truly was my wake up moment. She loved her hair in its natural state and I love that she loves her hair. It’s thick beautiful and I wished I could just go out without my wraps and my wigs but due to significant damage I can’t, and I’m in awe of her resilience of not wanting that bone dry silk wrap at 10!

[@arewahaircaretv8718]

She's from Lagos (Nigeria) they currently have an obsession with wigs and its a competition of who is wearing the most expensive hair.

[@KlassicallyKept]

ahhhh, thank you for this. Okay kind of like a status symbol.

[@ShaynieB]

So being fake is a competition for them? Got it.

[@arewahaircaretv8718]

@@ShaynieB it's not the hair perse it's about what the hair signifies (wealth).it's strange I know but it usually changes every year. Last year it was iPhone I think.

[@vanessay4]

Exactly! It’s a status symbol. Nigerians have some of the worst ideas of beauty and the standard are very colonised. Your everyday Nigerian woman is wearing her natural hair or braids. But the ones with more money wanna separate themselves, both by hair and skin tone - they are some of the most colourist people.

[@jumokeonifade85]

@@KlassicallyKeptI was in Nigeria in September and I saw locs on so many women including my friend I was so so proud. In this economy wigs are becoming less sustainable!!!

[@shontaiblye9104]

The way 🥚 people laugh behind our backs when we wear these cheap looking wigs doesn’t matter but it’s embarrassing when WE are acting like a wig is more beautiful then our hair. And this is directly related to the skin bleaching issue. At the end of the day it’s a rejection (for whatever reason) of who we are and that’s ok when you know you’ll get treated better at work ect but not when you yourself believe the hype.

[@moongem4489]

I'm so tired of people speaking as if artifical hair and makeup is what makes a (Black) woman beautiful or put together. I always make a point of being well-dressed and presentable...I also wear my natural hair at all times and do not wear any makeup other than occasional lip gloss. I could have altered my look to appeal to more men, but I would rather be with someone who appreciates me as I am. And guess what? It worked. My partner compliments my hair all the time, and we both like that he can touch my face without having to worry about smudging anything. When women put these strict standards on other women they really are revealing their own insecurities: the fear that they are undesirable and unlovable without the add-ons. I feel for them to certain extent because I know how painful it is to have that level of self-loathing...but I was also a teenager when I believed those things, and I matured. I also never pushed those ideas onto other people. At some point people need to mature and stop focusing on such superficial things (especially a pastor!).

[@kimban5434]

I love your comment!!! I too prefer very little or no makeup, natural hair. A lot of women don’t realize that men prefer natural beauty. Been happily married for over 26 yrs😜. I’m only concerned about being beautiful for my husband, but at the end of the day it’s how I view myself, I don’t need validation from anyone else, esp. another woman!!!☺️💜💕

[@dubudubudahyun]

no one cares

[@moongem4489]

@@dubudubudahyun ❤

[@AmicahSkinS3crets]

​​@@kimban5434 You stated that men prefer natural beauty, are you looking good for yourself or for men. That a woman wears makeup doesn't mean she doesn't prefer her natural looks, sometimes it's just a love for the art or desire for a varied look. I wear makeup and wigs, but my best look is my fresh face with my natural beautiful long Afro hair. I feel like the Queen of Africa when I wear my hair out, but I don't do so all the time cos combing my hair can be quite painful and styling is sometimes time consuming. I'm Nigerian by the way.

[@yoloxoxo4042]

You’re absolutely right the shaming and self hating behavior is emotionally immature. I wouldn’t dare want to attract another man in that frequency! Horrid

[@veronagraham6816]

I work for a great company full time I show up 5 days with my natural hair, I will never change my hair, natural all the way up

[@KlassicallyKept]

I love my natural hair as well.

[@andreadavis5219]

It's amazing how you wearing your natural hair right now, looks effortlessly elegant and this blows her theory out the water.💯💯💯

[@KlassicallyKept]

thank you !

[@KushQueen9]

Her hair looks beautiful and healthy ❤

[@universaleducationsystems2722]

It is beautiful 😍

[@michelet1287]

You are so beautiful!! Please continue to represent the natural beauty in black women. I can not believe the bad wig wearing women and the self loathing.

[@seniorklass3436]

Beauty is natural, not make-up and fur on your head, beauty is being respectful, honest, knowing your value and respecting others. That person that made that statement "don't bring your natural hair to her event" there is nothing beautiful about her. She has a very nasty disposition and that is in her spirit, which those sitting there with her is being horribly influence in a very negative way. That is why these young people are so confused about how to navigate through life. There is so much garbage on this social media just to make money and they don't care who they harm. these young people don't have a clue about what they are talking about.

[@lisalisa6617]

The selfhate is something else

[@WORLDTRAVELEDANDBACKAGAIN]

As natural hair wearer of lose natural syling and locs (4 years), some individuals are turned off by ungroomed natutal hair. I've personally observed individuals adopt an unkempt look for the sake of "being natural" and wonder why they are sad and alone. I'm speaking of matted, dry brittle hair with a filthy looking headband. Yikes. Any form of hairstyling can be beautiful if time is taken to sow into self. Afro, twist outs, bantu knots, braids, any form of locs, etc can be rocked for any occasion.

[@fistandpen2505]

To Klassically Kept: I'm a Nigerian man. Both of these ladies are Nigerian, first lady Abiri (KokoByKhloe) is a popular Yoruba content provider and the second by complexion is probably Igbo. You are correct, that mostly there is no external discrimination based on hair, which is why Abiri said what she said comfortably - the "trauma" about "bad hair" is not there. But of course, the viewpoint is still a big issue. So, how did we get here? (i) erasure of traditional Nigerian values/culture, (ii) western media and (iii) Black American women (sorry). Based on the direction of media dating back some twenty years or so ago, the contemporary look is always influenced by America (WORLDWIDE). However, if you think Black Americans take things from 0-100, Nigerians take it 0-1000000.. and with the social media era, everything is now coming full circle. While most Nigerians are progressing a high-order status quo, some others - particularly Nigerian-Americans - are giving the world "soft life", "Christian BBL" and all types of nonsense. Plus keeping up with the Joneses is real in Nigeria (Lagos)... b/c you have actual, stinking wealthy people (dollar billionaires and millionaires) side by side with many stinking broke people and the latter are always trying to keep up. So we're all black, but there's diff cultural elements at play with this hair stuff as well. My conclusion: people like you are VERY important to the culture so please stand on your square, which I humbly agree is right. Particularly, in this global age, where trends are springing from each corner. I think if black women everywhere see obviously pretty, classy, trendy, well-to-do smart women (i.e., the "beauty status quo") rocking their well-kept natural hair, it will re-establish this as IDEAL (not just passable). Some Nigerian KZbinrs are pushing the same message as well, such as Maraji's World. you should check her out. Why do I care? Because I hope to have daughters one day, and swear rn I'm super shooketh!

[@kathleenking47]

You may have sons You'll may need to train them to repair and build, at the start, and take it from there

[@Nethanda]

I find it odd, how many members of the diaspora have jumped on such negativity. Besides she spoke more about natural hair and actually said she'd like to wear it at her wedding! Watch the whole damn thing. They don't like being judged, stop judging others!

[@SunshineKK99]

Why are Nigerian women being influenced by Black American women? I thought yall culture is so strong. How are they trying to emulate other women, then?

[@Nethanda]

@@SunshineKK99 You sound supremely dense. Everyone is influenced by everyone else. Do you ask Latinos why they borrow heavily from your culture? And they don't even like or respect you. But you're here with this dense take

[@aboriginalstraightshooter7967]

​@@Nethandablack foreigners don't like or respect us either FOH! And black foreigners don't influence me in any way and never have. You're really reaching with that statement

[@lydianassanga9685]

I will always wear my Natural Hair anytime, anywhere, I am PROUD of GOD Almighty for Fearfully & Wonderfully creating me this way (Psalm 139:14)

[@Janet-qr4xh]

I find it sad that many Nigerian women feel this way about their natural hair 😢

[@sharoncampbell860]

I know right. I’m just getting to the point where I love my natural grey hair. And to hear that means they there is a serious self image problem.

[@Janet-qr4xh]

@@sharoncampbell860 please don’t let this stop the progress you’ve made with loving your hair in all its glory.

[@Benny-vi7qw]

I was in a bank hall in Lagos some weeks back. And all the women(customers and workers) there were on corn rows or twist. I was the only one with a wig. I observed same pattern on my way back, many Nigerian women and girls are embracing their natural hair. I work remotely so I hardly go out. I quickly branched at a nearby salon and braided my natural hair. It's happening. Some women are being classist with their wigs but there is a silent revolution going on. Natural hair seems to be winning!

[@Benny-vi7qw]

I was in a bank hall in Lagos some weeks back. And all the women(customers and workers) there were on corn rows or twist. I was the only one with a wig. I observed same pattern on my way back, many Nigerian women and girls are embracing their natural hair. I work remotely so I hardly go out. I quickly branched at a nearby salon and braided my natural hair. It's happening. Some women are being classist with their wigs but there is a silent revolution going on. Natural hair seems to be winning!

[@nusaibahibraheem8183]

In my tribe in Nigeria most people wear their natural hair everywhere. But immediately you change region of the country, the story changes. A lot of Southerners love to emulate western culture ie Black American culture. So these people don't represent my culture let alone the whole continent.

[@itchycoopark2]

I'm sorry, I will have to keep running this back because I can't focus on what you are saying for staring at your beautifully and elegantly coiffed hair...your whole demeanor is taking me back to ladies from the 40's 50's , the women we grew up with.. I love it!!!

[@KlassicallyKept]

Thank you so much. I have been told that is my era lol.

[@tatitherebel320]

Reading the comments 😅. It went from the hot comb/Marcel to relaxers/jerry curls and now wigs/weaves. This has been going on for generations. I used to work at a beauty supply store back in 2017. I had women my moms age coming in with locs looking for a straight wig because of their jobs. It never occurred to me that the issue wasn’t based on us not loving our hair but mainly society not allowing us to do so.

[@anndeecosita3586]

It’s not necessarily that cut and dry. Some people utilize these things but not all of the time. My paternal grandmother pressed her hair when felt like it, rocked a fro when she felt like it, put on a wig when she felt like it. Some women in my family do this even now because they like to change their look. I do think your profession and location can impact what you can do without pushback. My mom dyed her hair various colors when I was a kid but she was in a creative field.

[@eventplanner461]

Alot of black women think and feel this way about their own hair. She just said it out loud and further perpetuated the stigma.

[@KlassicallyKept]

Agreed !

[@mym8330]

I didn't feel this stigma in the '80s OR 90s. Actually, I didn't wear my first wig until 2016.

[@kathleenking47]

No you didnt It's the accumulation of Gangsta rap..using n word, wanting redbones etc It went international. I refuse to listen to it, and listen to certain modern country Male artists, or Motown/Tamla oldies

[@amarachukwufavour9025]

So sad for this generation

[@itsyourfavoriteivorian_gir8771]

My man was telling me that he doesn't like the idea of wearing someone else hair cause you could carry their bad luck, spirit and so on. I was arguing at first but I realize I never really put the effort to style my hair. And he always praised my natural hair so that was a motivation to start putting the effort in

[@KlassicallyKept]

Love this for you. Many women are not lucky to have a mate who supports them, especially when it comes to hair. My husband loves my hair natural and all. I am also glad you are putting in the effort towards your hair.

[@LilianKerubo-s5k]

Oh that’s awesome, my husband is the same way. He hates when I wear wigs, he says they look a mess Lol. My natural hair could be awfully styled but he still loves it when I wear it out

[@kathydelarosa1286]

You got a real one!

[@Benny-vi7qw]

I was in a bank hall in Lagos some weeks back. And all the women(customers and workers) there were on corn rows or twist. I was the only one with a wig. I observed same pattern on my way back, many Nigerian women and girls are embracing their natural hair. I work remotely so I hardly go out. I quickly branched at a nearby salon and braided my natural hair. It's happening. Some women are being classist with their wigs but there is a silent revolution going on. Natural hair seems to be winning!

[@stylishjunk]

Thank goodness I've finally reached a stage in life of loving everything about myself from head to toe unapologetically. That's exactly why I have started rockin locs and will make sure my daughter loves herself and her hair just the way it is, period!!!!! 💅

[@vibe2248]

Bad thing about them too is they don’t realize the wigs their wearing look awful. It could at least look real. It’s giving low budget street walker. They don’t look good enough to be at any classy event…smh

[@stephaniebowser2630]

The self-hate is real! Even Asians are curling their hair in tiny rollers to imitate afro hair! We are the bomb, in our natural hair!❤

[@KlassicallyKept]

I saw this trend. It has popped up on my feed a few times.

[@mikochild2]

But that Asian woman will lose that afro real quick if her job has a policy against it. What we really need is for school and corporations to stop making our hair against the rules. Especially schools because children are coming up believing that their hair is not ok. They create rules around what is well put together and not distracting based on how hair grows out of their heads. They need to adjust those rules for how hair grows out of our heads so we aren't against the rules just by existing.

[@stephaniebowser2630]

@mikochild2 I agree 100%. Cornrows were a problem until Bo Derrick got em and emerged from the ocean. We have the most versatile hair in the world. I ❤️ my 4 textured hair, but it took almost a lifetime b4 I came to appreciate it. The ONLY reason WS have a problem with it is because it naturally grows from the scalp of Black folks. From the time I was a child (grew up in the 60s), white folks were getting perms w little plastic rods to put some body into their straight hair. The CROWN ACT obviously didn't prevent racist from continuing to oppose our beautiful locks in schools and on the job. I really believe jealousy is at the root of all of the opposition. A huge fro is one of the most beautiful things on earth. 💜💙💚🖤💛🧡🤎❤️

[@Oneeeofoneee]

Tooo fire

[@cecevanfran9836]

Self hate is real they hate 4c hair! Society also hates 4c hair and we think using European hair type wigs is our salvation but it’s not! We need to embrace god creation! God gave us this hair type for a reason! If you want to protect your natural hair use Afro hair type wigs!

[@eveali3177]

This’s so sad other Africans like Moroccan, Eritreans, Somalis and Sudanese are proud of their features they literally feel better looking than other races and always talk about their features I wish our people feel the same

[@desireecase7870]

They are better looking than a lot of other Africans that i see.

[@cheryls.booker3336]

Great reviews, Sis! Both of those ladies look crazy in their wigs. I wouldn’t be caught dead in either one of them. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@ladybluelotus]

Same.

[@KlassicallyKept]

thank you

[@lionessontherise2403]

Right

[@margaretgriffin3673]

Yes but u see these hair don't wigs everyday and they think it looks good cuz it's straight and long it's silly!

[@t.jackson1039]

Facts!!

[@shopwithleslie]

Our hair has history. Before colonization, our hair was used to tell stories (about one's tribe, status, and so forth). Further, afrotextured hair was designed to keep African people cooler in hot climates. Both of the women touting Eurocentric wigs are obviously ashamed of their own heritage. They brought even more shame to black heritage, not just for disparaging afrotextured hair, but doing it while wearing horrendous Eurocentric wigs. This left me speechless. They need to decolonize their minds and STOP dispensing beauty advice.

[@lenjon7478]

You are right.. it is so embarrassing to see these black women with these (90%) ugly looking wigs on their head. beautiful skin colors but they don’t see it. I never never saw a black women with a silk wig that made her look better..it always looked cheap. I even see Serena Williams with these expensive wigs and hate it. Hope she raise her children loving their skin color and their natural hair.

[@nicolesaunders7923]

I get it. It’s a culture and UNFORTUNATELY I think it starts with us. I’m an African American and my family from NJ couldn’t believe that I went natural. I NEVER wore wigs and I don’t like fake hair. It’s not for me. At 52 I am still discovering my natural hair, after using chemical relaxers since I was a child. It is sad that we’re taught to hate our hair and not love, groom, learn and care for it.

[@YOUR-WORD-IS-YOUR-BOND]

African American is an adjective. Make it makes sense

[@ladybluelotus]

Same. All I've ever wanted is my own hair. The wigs look mad fake.

[@carrington2949]

⁠@@YOUR-WORD-IS-YOUR-BONDNo need to be disrespectful. Many people of African descent in North and South America use the term Afro or African in conjunction with their nationality. If you want to troll, that’s fine. However at least try to be funny.

[@YOUR-WORD-IS-YOUR-BOND]

@carrington2949 Oh, because I'm telling the truth, then I'm trolling and being disrespectful? I can't help that you can't handle the truth... Africans call themselves their tribe name... Make it make sense! The only way they would know their nationality is to do their genealogy paperwork... That's not their true nationality, race, or ethnicity....

[@Spokentruths725]

@@YOUR-WORD-IS-YOUR-BOND reread the sentence because thats exactly how she used it. Make your comment make sense.

[@truthserum1271]

That woman said what she said. We understand her mindset regarding natural hair

[@KlassicallyKept]

We do

[@soybeans8139]

I’m just going to say this, I personally don’t think you could look your best when you look like you are imitating someone one else. Your natural hair or natural looking hair (including braids, natural looking wigs…) cannot be duplicated, because it’s unique to you. It’s unfortunate that this continues to be an issue.

[@angelr5694]

I don't like when people try to dissuade the conversation or dismiss the conversation by simply saying you shouldn't be checking how other people are looking the reality of it is there's a very specific image that is being pushed right now of what a black girl and woman should look like and it's not normal and therefore it affects me. So, we have to check that. I really appreciate this video because the discourse around black women's hair is such a contentious one and it doesn't need to be and it shouldn't be, we need to be real and honest about this conversation.

[@wildflower7925]

Us Africans are still very colonised mentally sends us thoughts and prayers. We are a work in progress 😢

[@KNt820]

We are too in America. It’s very sad all around

[@blaquepearlzchocolatediamndz77]

So are we

[@Exoticalsspace]

Y’all will always be colonized

[@Odumase]

@@Exoticalsspaceno and why are you obsessed with black women 😭?

[@hiefia8568]

They are the ones that do not learn a single thing about doing your own hair.

[@n.ayisha]

we really are our own worst enemy. the saddest part is always how obviously fake most of those wigs and weaves are. the women wearing them look like Lego people, with removable/interchangeable plastic hairpieces. i cringe whenever they use the term "protective style" on the rare occasion that they go natural... like they need an excuse, or they're apologizing for not being up their own standard of beauty in those moments .

[@_Ninjawarrior]

They look like what? 😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣

[@hybridinfodesk409]

I've had long hair most of my life. I cut it a few yrs ago, short to go natural. Until it grew back, i switched focus to my personal style and wearing my face. I'm a no makeup woman. It was liberating not to focus on hair, and surprisingly, i got a lot more attention. If you need wigs and weaves as self-esteem builders, what does that make you without them?

[@rutho.6282]

Same. Force myself to go without makeup. So freeing

[@KlassicallyKept]

Same, I wear mascara, that's it.

[@Anonyme67]

Here we go!

[@LilianKerubo-s5k]

All you need sometimes is a good skin care regimen. I found one that works for me and my husband even asked me whether I had make up on but I didn’t 😅

[@wonderfulanuoluwapo6333]

Hello. Seeing you talk about this gives me so much joy. The two videos you reacted to are from Nigerian women and as a Nigerian living in Nigeria, it is really disheartening to see this, there are even hair vendors that sell wigs for toddlers and young children. The most comments I have gotten on my hair are from women and they most times ask or imagine my hair being relaxed. I am so grateful for my mom who taught me how to love and take care of my natural hair even when all my classmates were using relaxers in their hair. At some point I legit felt like the odd one out, I am happy I grew out of that phase. Right now I wear my long full natural hair even to work and events. And just to put this out there, there is a large community of natural hair women in Nigeria who love and appreciate their God given hair. Also I looooove all your videos. Kudos

[@sylviasworld9397]

Yeah, I've definitely seen a major move to embrace natural black hair in Nigeria over the last few years. The road is a long one. Imho, if the men began openly and constantly praising natural hair, it would change the tide quicker. Many men actually appreciate natural hair, if you have natural hair you'll attract the ones who prefer that.

[@everythingispolitics6526]

This is refreshing to read, esp from someone who comes from the green white green nation.

[@KlassicallyKept]

Thank you so much.

[@favouratta6047]

Love you sis ❤❤

[@tigress_4393]

Idk, maybe it's just me but the journey of not just wearing but accepting your natural hair heals a part of you😊

[@ambersummer2685]

They rather show lace caked in foundation or a $40 wig that looks like it was put together in someone's garage than her actually scalp? She's wearing a headband to cover up her wig. If it looked good, she would wear the wig as it is😭 No shame to anyone who minds their business and wears wigs but its the truth.

[@rainbowspirit7481]

Don’t bring that tacky wig to my event😂😂😂😂🎉🎉

[@angielu3273]

Colonization of the mind!

[@tiredoftheworld4834]

My mother is African. Kenyan in fact. She told me the only reason why she kept chemically straightening her hair was because of my father - African father - liking it more that way. As a young woman she liked to keep it short and natural. Now because of how much relaxing has weakened her strands and she’s getting older (so having a bit more hair fall + the weakening of it chemically) she switched to sister locks. She imposed doubt about my natural hair onto me all because my BM father didn’t prefer natural hair… this is common for black women.

[@ginamurray711]

She’s not sorry she is just sorry she got caught and mad she got called out.

[@mym8330]

I went to the gas station, less than a mile away, I saw the black woman, with a wig, the lace unglued, barely hanging on her head. I wondered to myself, why is she wearing it in the first place. It's just a gas station

[@NoName-sp5dp]

She probably didn't want to do her actual hair

[@Spokentruths725]

Seen a girl today with this bright pink one smh same scenario. Glue lifting and its not cute

[@jaminwaite3867]

Some how an untamned wig is better than even the Black hair equivalent of a messy bun or puff

[@quelquun2018]

😂😂😂😂

[@JaneDoane]

@@NoName-sp5dp well a lot of girls to do so even at work, shcool so .. They rather wear wig, sit on they're heads with no glue than wear their naturals hair ... like my coworkers said to me ... That's deep and sad !

[@aireannetoni]

I did not grow up wearing wigs weaves etc, tbh for me growing up it was the exact opposite. People would think my hair was a weave or people would and still ask annoying questions about my natural hair. The older I get the more I appreciate my hair wether it be naturally styled or if I choose to straighten it. I understand the pressures of being in society, when it comes to wearing our natural hair it’s not easy but, our hair that grows out of our head is apart of who we are individually. We’re all on our own journeys when it comes to self love.

[@rhondadenis3469]

I choose to change the narrative about my hair as a teenager. I decided that my natural is not only acceptable but it’s beautiful. I taught my daughter to love her hair also. Black woman have to decide to choose self love. It’s a decision that we need to make about ourselves. I know too many black women who choose self hate.

[@KlassicallyKept]

Hello Rhona, I love this for you and it is even better that you were able to change the narrative when you were a teenager. I love that you taught your daughter, as my mother taught me. Should David and I have a daughter, the same teachings will follow suit.

[@Bond_MrsBond]

I’d rather have any type of natural hair over those plastic looking wigs they got on 😂 *also, your hair is absolutely elegant, it’s giving Bridgerton for sure ❤

[@KlassicallyKept]

thank you

[@IfUOnlyKnew2]

What a classy woman. It's your essence, grace, softness, and conscious word choices for me.

[@KlassicallyKept]

thank you

[@yvonnehoward7825]

It’s sad that these comments are coming from us and not other races judging us. Self hatred is so sad. I hate those wigs. I would rather style my own hair. That’s led me to this channel.

[@kathleenking47]

Blame gangsta Rap..the music AND ESPECIALLY the videos

[@nightxlynxs]

Exactly💯, this community can’t always blame the white ppl bc self hate starts at home/within the broken community🤦🏽

[@tiredoftheworld4834]

Misogynoir is deep within our race

[@honeyblue2902]

We were conditioned to think this way. White ppl wouldn't take you seriously/would see you as a threat for not assimilating and they held the resources to upward mobility, so black ppl bent themselves out of shape to become what they needed to become to survive. White ppl and others are more open to natural hair now but the damage has long been done~

[@annwashington471]

She needs to take a few seats. Her wig is actully attached to that head band too lazy too put on a good one I guess. .She said what she meant that was not edited , she was upset because it didn't go over the way she thought it would. Pastor you say, ummm nope. I do agree it's a shame that mothers are not teaching their childdren they are beautiful just the way they are. The other thing is that you can get a man with natural hair men like all types of women. I wonder if some of these women think that having straight hair will get them a better calibre of man. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.🎄

[@KlassicallyKept]

Good morning Ann! Lol thank you for clearing that up! I knew there was something going on with the wig. I would agree about her saying what she meant. I believe the statement followed only after she received so much backlash. This myth and I do mean myth about not being able to get a man needs to go away expeditiously. You make a very good point and that could actually be a conversation within itself. Does straight hair attract a high caliber man ? Merry Christmas to you and yours as well.

[@margoblay4915]

Thank you for breaking this down. She doesn’t like herself or her hair. She needs to stop devaluing the black hair that grows naturally. Black Women have various hair types and we have to learn to care for our hair and value the gift. This woman could have been born bald. Accept the blessing and quit cutting down others-which is her choice.

[@youreincredible1648]

A slick bun looks great for any event, though i understand what she said, ive put on a nice dress and felt my hair ruined it( i have locs) i am still working towards better self love and i feel most of us need to work on that.

[@nonnieJ94]

I stopped wearing wigs because I realized they just don’t look good. I wanted to look like my hair but it never did and I wasn’t guna pay someone’s rent check for a real human hair well made wig. I ended up getting sister locs almost 3 years ago now and I’ve really grown love my own hair and it’s texture but also other women’s hair. I see black women with their natural hairstyles that are absolutely stunning. I refused to instill that kind of self hate in my daughter.

[@nusaibahibraheem8183]

1:29 First of all Africa is a continent. It's important to mention the country. I can also assure you that it's important to mention the tribe. In my tribe in Nigeria most people wear their natural hair everywhere. But immediately you change region of the country, the story changes. A lot of Southerners love to emulate western culture ie Black American culture. So these people don't represent my culture let alone the whole continent.

[@rutho.6282]

Hey ladies if you wanna wear wigs for convenience (granted the underneath is taken care of 👀) it’s fine especially if you manipulate your hair often. However, I think opting for more natural wigs are the way to go like 4c fro, kinky straight, kinky blowout, even yaki straight (since it’s your natural texture YOU WONT NEED GLUE). I found that these look the most natural on me and are a real confidence booster while being convenient whilst maintaining a ✨classy✨ look and 3:23 growing your hair out.

[@StarC2233]

This is me. I have coily hair and she doesn't like being comb everyday😅 so i will throw on a kinky/coily wig and no one can tell the difference.

[@kamjohnson6877]

This is me, I wear my natural hair, but if I need a little more pop, I'll wear 4c clip INS or puffs, I can't do the straight wigs, after one day it looks plastic and sad

[@rutho.6282]

@@kamjohnson6877 lol I feel the same thing about bone straight wigs too. When I found kinky straight/ blowout texture it was life changing

[@jaminwaite3867]

We wish this was the standard, but so many people are truly running from texture! So having extensions that mock their own may seem like more labor.

[@SG-ILoveNiceThings]

It's a shame but I believe a lot of African women feel that way. I was watching a documentary and most kids felt that their hair had to be straightened and long to feel beautiful. So perms, braids and wigs would be their solution.

[@true4585]

blck women period!!! Just saw a video where a woman thought another woman was a “bad b” unless she had a bbl and was “light skin”

[@Untwisted_hair]

🎯 I felt that way for a long time. Embracing my natural texture instead of fighting it has been so freeing.

[@Nethanda]

Well a lot of black women feel that way. Who are you to speak on African women?

[@docdolittle5181]

No they don’t it’s West African women Why this people keep saying African women do they know not all African have fake hair in their heads north East even South African women don’t wear them a lot

[@ValenciaRose.]

@@true4585 African women have a big issue with natural hair still. Black American women have been embracing it since the 70s and even began the natural hair movement. We are the ones causing an uproar about her negative comments on natural hair. There are definitely still Black American women who think that way, but it's definitely not majority like in Africa. They also are big on bleaching their skin over in Africa unlike Black Americans.

[@tigerlilly9038]

Translation: "I don't feel my *MOST* beautiful in my natural hair." That's is her "issue" but judging another who is wearing natural hair= *she is fully and completely in the wrong* God bless the person interviews for a job from her as employer.

[@r9153]

Judgment is coming from both sides. This issue is much deeper...

[@pegasusred8048]

I think the keyword here is "her" as in that's her issue. I hear judgement on the look of Black women from mostly other Black women. It's a bizarre thing.

[@tamikow7630]

The entire time you’re talking, I’m staring at your hair style knowing full well it’s beautiful in ANY elegant event!!

[@KlassicallyKept]

Thank you so much!

[@ccbrandy22]

This is tough. I have been natural for 12 years my natural hair is BSL. But I have sooo much hair and I am not one for 2 and 3 day processes to have it presentable for my corporate job. I have invested sooo much time, money and energy over 12 years to nail the natural looks but for my day to day life I invested in a custom $1k wig (no glue required) and I love that I can keep my hair protected and feel put together and save my sanity every morning. Lastly I had 2 Christmas parties in 2 different cities and honestly I wore my wig and felt I still represented. Yes, I wash my wig. Oil my scalp and I maintain both well. My desire would be to wear my own hair all the time but it seems like I may need to go back to relaxing just to get to a place of everyday manageability this is my own internal battle. 🙏🏾

[@Coco-uk9tv]

I've worked in corporate all my life and my natural hair has never been an issue. I'm 60 years old.

[@SunshineKK99]

We totally get that. You do it out of convenience, not hating your natural hair, although it may get on your nerves like mine does. Relaxers gave me scalp issues, so I'll never go back but I get why some women want to.

[@FaithJoneschannel]

❤❤❤❤

[@yesno8785]

What do you define as presentable, because I really don't think it should take 2-3 days (not even 3 hours) to have your hair ready to go and I also have A LOT of hair. I honestly think people are either making natural hair harder than it needs to be or they still have issues accepting how the hair that grows out of their scalp looks. I learned this after seeing many "wash and go" videos not actually being just washing your hair and going, bur rather having to alter your hair to loosen the curls.

[@LilianKerubo-s5k]

Noo, you said yourself you have thick hair. That’s awesome man. I’d love some thick hair but mine is super fine though I love it so much. Find a nice natural hair salon and wear flat twists. There are thousands of styles to chose from

[@deenikki9690]

Is she saying all of that wearing a headband wig? 💀🫢

[@KlassicallyKept]

Okay so this is a headband wig. lol , I didn't know. Thank you ma'am!

[@KushQueen9]

😂😂😂

[@Blaqbeauty21]

As a GROWN WOMAN you should be able to wear your hair in whatever way you like.. Its no one else business to be monitoring someone else or clothing or hair . Natural Hair to Weave , Everyone trying to be nasty and hateful and one up each other. or feel like they are better in some way. I am very selective with whom i deal with now . Cause its so many petty childish ignorant so called grown people. At The End of the Day worry about You.! Cant Police what another person put on and wear.

[@Kmishelle]

This hairstyle is beautiful! 😍 You look so elegant

[@KlassicallyKept]

thank you

[@kelicajohnston9990]

She said afro hair is NOT good enough... it's not premium. SMH. As far as wearing wigs AIN'T no way my husband (may he RIP) would have gone for me wearing a wig. He didn't like me wearing makeup, he said it didn't do anything for me. All the men I dated didn't care for me to wear makeup. I've always tried to take good care of my skin and hair. I've never worn wigs, worn braids twice, and eye makeup and lip gloss.

[@Coco-uk9tv]

Yes agreed. Take care of our hair, skin, teeth and watch our weight, and black women shine right up until our 80s and beyond if God wills. I've been preaching this to my daughter all her life. Take care of the natural and your confidence will shine and draw good people to you.

[@Solunadaye]

I think we should look how we want for us first, men second. ❤❤❤

[@KlassicallyKept]

Hello Kelica. My husband was the same way lol. I came home from my pre makesup session for our wedding. I walked in the house, he took one look at me and said " I DONT LIKE IT." Condolences for your husband. Me as well. I keep my skin care and hair care simple. I wear mascara and that is about it. I may spice it up with some eyeliner for a date or an event.

[@PriscillaB2015_]

I ligitamently followed after seeing your hair. You exclude such elegance and class, I know I'll need to catch up on the rest of your videos now.👏🏾

[@KlassicallyKept]

Thank you so much and welcome to the community. Hair tutorial if you are interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3PJamOFm7VghKs

[@olivenwosu]

My natural hair is priceless! No expensive clothes come close to the value of my natural hair. How people project their insecurities on others is amazing.

[@onyinye1772]

❤ I went natural as a teenager and endured mockery (from people around me and even strangers) for more than a decade until the recent natural hair 'rave'. I'm not sure who told people that some humans were inferior to others.

[@deemari577]

I would like to add, my youngest granddaughter has pretty brown with reddish highlight 4c hair, shoulder length. When she would visit with us I'd wash condition, twist and sometimes blow dry out when she wanted to shake her hair. Then her mother started sending her over with these cheap off colored extensions, 7, 8, 9 years old. I'd snatch that mess out of her hair and remind her how beautiful her hair is. Black mothers please stop slapping up your girls when you have to deal with the 4c hair and they're crying because you yank and pull and complain about they're nappy hair. THIS is where it starts. There are more products and better made brushes and combs then when I was growing up. Stop being lazy and teach them to love their hair!

[@LilianKerubo-s5k]

I always embraced my daughter’s natural hair but I myself wore wigs. My daughter wanted king straight hair like mom’s wigs so I quit wearing wigs. Now they want to wear twist outs like mommy. We gotta practice what we preach coz our babies are watching!!!

[@themelanatedempress]

@@LilianKerubo-s5kgood job mama! We are our children’s first teacher!

[@t.kuykendall517]

*sigh* there is so much that I could say on this topic, but I will say this first your hair looks beautiful. Second colonialism has really done a number on us. And lastly, it’s so sad to see our learning and unlearning being played out before the world, whether it’s Black women and our issues and concerns, including our hair, gender wars, our family concerns, mental health concerns for Black men, any, and everything that we need to discuss as a family is literally on display for the world and we we don’t have access to that when it comes to other cultures. I appreciate your work as a first time viewer. ❤

[@kiaj.d.5855]

I am also a first time viewer and I like it here. ❤

[@kathleenking47]

Naw..it wasn't like this in the 80s..

[@everythingispolitics6526]

Sis or Mr (not sure what gender you're) but you deserve ALL THE FLOWERS for this comment. I've been saying this VERY SAME THING even within so called "Black rad!cal spaces" and I've been ignored. They also tend to minimise how widespread and sever these problems are. We as a people, are literally showcasing our entire dirty laundry for the ENTIRE world of the internet to laugh at our demise. I don't understand how an avg Black person doesn't have a problem with it. It's beyond alarming.

[@t.kuykendall517]

@@everythingispolitics6526 Thank you kindly. Well, I'll chalk it up to this: THANK GOD FOR MODERN TECHNOLOGY AND THE FACT THAT WE ARE ALIVE IN THE DIGITAL AGE! IN THE INFORMATION AGE! If this is the best way that we can all have our family meetings then so be it. At least we're meeting. We're fixing, correcting, listening, learning, unlearning, looking at the data and statistics, healing, growing, building, understanding, saying no, no longer working like a mule, making more money, supporting business, giving to go fund mes, filming and calling people out, holding peoples feet to the fire, voting for and against, learning how to chew the meat and spit out the bones, loving and putting ourselves first... and those that don't wanna learn and grow, or contribute, that's on them. There's no reason at this point, collectively, for us to not be building a better community, for us and by us, as a people and for our future generations to come.

[@greene_te]

A lot of natural hair KZbinrs are bringing this to light. I watched the whole “bahd and boujee” interview! She said what she said confidently and wholeheartedly. Nothing seemed to be edited or taken out of context. My bridesmaids and I wore our natural hair to my wedding in our expensive dresses lol and it was beautiful. She also shared other ideas of beauty, and she contradicts herself several times, that I didn’t agree with either. Which is fine but, somewhere she took to heart that she is not good enough and it showed throughout the interview. I have to watch the 2nd clip you talked about now!

[@KlassicallyKept]

Hello! I agree, I think she stood 10 toes down when she made the comment and meant it. I just wanted to make sure I presented all information available. As many other people have said in the comments her explanation/apology was a walk back.

[@patriciacairo4002]

I tried a weave once in 2008 it looked funny but everyone said it looked nice i felt uncomfortable with it on my head!!. Never tried weave again For me natural looks better on ME! To each their own✊🖤👑

[@Lavender_002]

I feel the same way that's why I barely wear the one wig I own .

[@BeWithTamia]

Thank you for discussing this issue. I naturally have always worn my hair how it is: oiled and taken care of. But the older I got, I have seen other black women stare at me almost judging that I am wearing my natural hair. It at times has made me insecure but luckily my mom has always supported me and made sure I was confident in my hair and who I am with my hair.

[@sphanksjohns]

I do not want to say that anyone is not beautiful, but I look at the hair that these women are trying to mimic and I am so grateful that I do not have that hair. And women of all hair types compliment my hair everyday because it is beautiful. I remember my uncle died when I was 12-years-old. My dad said I could go to the funeral only if I changed my hair. I burned one whole side of my hair off trying to straighten it with a hot comb. I said forget it, but I never felt unworthy. I want girls of all ages to feel worthy inside themselves. Thank you for bringing this to the attention of natural women and girls.

[@ninamariaDS]

Your hair is beautiful. Honesty I always wondered why do black women were wigs so often. It almost never looks good. And those tight tight braids look so painful, the pulling can cause hairline receeding. I feel bad that some women think hair other than caucasian is not beutiful. Should not be like that. Your twists, curls, natural braids, afros, ale AMAZING! LOVE YOUR NATURAL HAIR. ❤

[@KlassicallyKept]

thank you

[@ForeverBlooming-05]

I agree wholeheartedly, no matter how natural they try to make their wigs its still a wig and still looks very much fake 😅 everytime i rock my afro in public it shocks some because they state “they dont see much natural hair anymore” or “not many girls wear their afro out” 😢 honestly sad

[@kiaj.d.5855]

I really like the way you responded. It was a classy read. Your observations were on point.

[@KlassicallyKept]

Thank you. As I said in the video I usually don't comment appearances but she opened the door and it was warranted.

[@MsK_byTheWay]

Thank you so much for this topic! A woman who suffers with alopecia and want to wear their natural hair without extensions, weaves or wigs, it is sad to that we are subject to the unnatural look! I do not like or do wigs at all!

[@NubianP6]

Imagine sitting on a podcast, or ANYWHERE telling Black women that they shouldn’t wear natural hair to important events…while wearing a plastic, busted-up TEMU wig. 💁🏽‍♀️

[@briannabradyy]

I was just about to comment on what she said about wearing your natural hair to a more formal event and how I think that is a rediclious statement... and then I realized I'm white and have very thick frizzy wavy/curly hair and I myself dont wear my natural hair to "important events" bc I personally think it looks unruly and messy. But I've also never told other women not to come as they are. Actually, I encourage it. I suppose I myself should try and put down the hot tools /irons and go natural more often as well.

[@char6081]

period!

[@Ebizzill]

as a woman from the African community, some of these African sisters man... dont even maintain their natural hair correctly, so of course it looks dry and broken. We also deal with the topic of texturism and (long hair desirability) there's a small percentage of African ladies with kinky texture and long hair (past waist length when not stretched), so yeah even if said hair is freshly twisted, they need added hair to make it more... glam like to match this expensive dress and accessories, and it's alot of effort... so if they're going that route might as well put on a stringy hair weave

[@KlassicallyKept]

Texturism is a conversation and issue within its self unfortunately. As black women we have some work to do, we are all beautiful because we were made in His image. I cannot speak on either of their personal experiences but somewhere they were told or taught they were not beautiful with the natural beauty they were given.

[@Ebizzill]

@@KlassicallyKept I can speak on my experience, when I was going natural my African church basically turned on me saying that I was doing satanic practices. it got so bad that I actually had to quit the church as I was so traumatized by the mistreatment. Already my hair was long and straight which was kinda seen as a blessing from God, but to cut it so that I could grow out that kunte kente texture somehow was a sin. I was so young and innocent back then, I loved God so much I wanted to honor him by coming to him just as I was.. but apparently that was way too much for the sheeples. I learned alot about how the church manipulates people into thinking cultural practices are biblical like p3d0 indoctrination, Dom&st1c 4buse, r4p3, tax evasion, exploiting the vulnerable (illegal immigrants and incarcerated folks that were released and trying to start a new life). So most likely these women (like the lady pastor making fun of women going natural) have been brainwashed and indoctrinated to reject the African wool from our heads.

[@tiredoftheworld4834]

@@Ebizzillthat’s horribly insane! I’m a Bible believing Christian, and luckily have not had that experience. I find that regardless of growing up in the faith or not, many black ethnic groups have issues with hatred of their hair and ppl will conjure up any fabricated excuse to hate it for no logical reason. It makes me think of how in the US, under slavery, in order to justify blk women working so hard (when women were supposed to be housewives), they had to not only dehumanize them but strip them of their femininity using propaganda. A lot of African churches are questionable if they stoop as low as to tell you your natural hair is somehow hell inspired. All of that talk is shameful.

[@ktrl_rielle]

I’m so sorry, instead of understanding the point of the video, I was just mesmerized by your beauty and hairr!! 😭😭💕 You’re like a literal Queen!! I’ll check if you have a hair tutorial up. If not…please do one 😭🙏🏾

[@KlassicallyKept]

lol thank you! Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3PJamOFm7VghKs

[@chinweokoye9949]

Happy Holidays! I so appreciate your comments! And yes, you look a thousand percent better than the podcasters with your own thick, healthy, beautiful natural hair!! This is the second year of my own natural hair journey. I was surprised, first to even know what the hair on my head looked like as I had not seen it really in it's natural state since I was 14 years old. I was also surprised as to how easy it was to take care of, once I knew how. It was sad that I didn't know how. That the only information I had been given was to perm my hair vs. taking care of it! The beauty industry is finally catching on--- realizing the goldmine involved with creating effective natural hair products. It is easier, less time consuming and less expensive than the chemical treatments I had been getting for decades. To your point, denying and concealing our natural beauty has been harmful and has obscured the truth about who we are and our value. Truths that we need to celebrate and appreciate!

[@Hikylabur]

I love your analysis of this topic! I just found your channel, so I'm excited to watch more.

[@KlassicallyKept]

Thank you and welcome to the community !

[@lilpinksliplee7310]

I personally love to see black women wearing and fixing their natural hair. I have curly hair myself l know its a pain in the azz to fix, it takes a long time, it gets dry, frizzy, etc but as curly girls we need to get society to accept all hair types and our daughters should be proud to wear their crowns and know how to care for hair types rather than cover them up just to fit someone elses aesthetic. Black little girls are beautiful and so is their hair and styles. Black women don't need wigs and weaves to look beatiful.

[@bluffermuffin1]

My dreadlocks were at my waist when I applied for a job in Southern Africa. The recruiters asked me to cut it. I told them that they could keep the job, but I got it anyway. While I lived in Africa, the people LOVED my hair and the reason that the recruiters asked me to cut it is because natural hair is stigmatized in the workplace...in AFRICA !!! What I can say though, that this was the mid 90's and since then, natural hair has become more accepted and admired in certain African countries...it's a slow grind but things are changing in the Black diaspora...frustratingly slowly, but it is..

[@KlassicallyKept]

I now many women who have had this issues when it comes to employment.

[@boutux]

Even when I was relaxed I never did the wigs or weave thing. I've been natural since 2015 and only rocked my Type 4 natural hair since, never flat ironed. My wedding hair was a wash and go with a flower crown and I felt beautiful. Wigs and weaves can be nice but you don't need to straighten your hair or hide your hair with wigs or weaves to feel or be beautiful or elegant. The most beautiful thing you can rock is confidence be it in your skin (size, skin tone) or hair type. Confidence is attractive and will draw people to you.

[@ambiava123]

Several years ago, my hair was just as kinky and matted like it was no tomorrow. I just looked at myself finally in the mirror and said....'Pamela, you're black'. A point of gentle acceptance of what I agreed to be. From that day forward, I still turn heads, in terms of how I look 🤗🤗🤗

[@justapseudonym7]

This is not surprising to me as a Nigerian-American, black people are the first to hate on my natural hair from both America and Nigeria smh. Unless it's long and flowing down your back (which is still considered rare in our community).

[@tamtam6723]

Thank you for sharing. I love my natural hair, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

[@KlassicallyKept]

As do I.

[@2871luvly]

Well said. That being said, my issue with the hair typing system is that the more coils, curls, or texture the hair has, the lower it is classified on the scale. Why does everything about our being have to be considered bottom caste?