SOYBEAN OIL? The TRUTH. Mielle Hair Growth Oil

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Thoughst? 😅Take a look for yourself. Here's the Mielle Hair Growth oil causing all the uproar: amzn.to/3XCB2ID To be fair it's a product under $10. I personally won't be purchasing it, but that doesn't mean it hasn't done some good for a lot of people. It has 20,400+ ratings on Amazon and it has a 4.5 star rating. Lots of people love this stuff. Anyway, here's a little research you can read...I'm going to eat dinner. ❤ Mielle Acquisition Part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKTVc2iFd9mgbLs Alix Earle post: www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRgx5Bd7/ Mielle P&G instagram.com/p/CnSFGt6u30h/?igshid=Zjc2ZTc4Nzk= Rosemary Study www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319444#research Peppermint Oil Study: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4289931/

[@ivyteacherwilson]

Pin your comment, LaToya🙂

[@LacquerLockdown]

So to be clear the owner Monique Rodriguez did say that she formulated this oil for a product for WOC that she couldn’t find in the marketplace at the time. So this is probably where black women in particular take issue. Also to be fair a lot of black owned natural brands targeted at black consumers (see Shea Moisture) reformulated after being bought up by larger corporations (see Proctor & Gamble) to suit all hair types. I had a similar experience in 2015 with Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner. That said I don’t really think this product in particular is even that well made AND those who want to make a similar product at home which is cheaper done in bulk & probably with better benefits for your hair. I will also add right now the market is saturated with hair growth oils & supplements etc many that are targeted at black hair textures. IMO if you don’t like what Mielle is doing, apparently they have been offering sponsorships to some white creators to promote it via TikTok at least, move on to another company or better yet make your own. Just my 2 cents though 🤷🏽‍♀️. ETA - It is sold out where I’m living though

[@michaeljotoyajackson7294]

I just bought a bottle at Target Store and it was the one and only last bottle on the shelf......!!! SMH 🔥 but l got the last bottle....!!! PS. LaToya I love ❤️ your name my Middle Name is Michael ((JoToya)) Jackson

[@sable7114]

@@LacquerLockdown yeah they formulated for all hair types but that usually then excludes our hair type. It just doesn't work the same.

[@sable7114]

Thanks for the research. The ingredient list is really things we can get at home and put our own little formulations together. I really don't think there's anything magical about these oils, what's magical is what a good massage will do for your scalp and for hair growth. Rosemary, however might have some benefits when it comes to DHT.

[@joybanks4974]

I don't understand why people don't just make their own oil blend. It's very easy: 1 Tbsp of grapeseed oil 1 Teaspoon of Jojoba oil 5 drops of Rosemary oil 5 drops of Peppermint oil

[@Leah_Tewari]

I said the same thing

[@shalawndudley2094]

Exactly! I make mine similar to this. I also add pumpkin seed oil

[@rue80]

Thank you

[@jeanninegorden8142]

Some folks refuse to DIY even though oil blends is the easiest DIY to make. DIY = no soybean oil with making your own.

[@renaissancewoman100]

I can't believe they were selling soybean oil to people! The way they led people to believe they led with quality products and ingredients. I don't even use soybean oil in my soaps. Jojoba oil is expensive though so I bet they only use a drop if any.

[@ayushprajapati-vr8kg]

I had COVID that lasted around 12 days. At first, I believed I was fine until I began to notice a loss of more hair than usual. After doing some research, I've come to realize it’s from the strain my body had during that time and also the shampoo I had been using. So I began doing yoga and meditation daily and changed my shampoo and conditioner to littleextraa cooconion anti hair fall kit. And now i dont face any hair fall. Thanks for this video! I feel so much better.

[@rameshchandra12vns]

Well, actually, I am using this Cocoonion shampoo and hair conditioner for the past few days as I had been dealing with hair fall. This has made a significant difference. With continued use, it might show even greater results. Till now, there are no issues.

[@strawberrie1]

I have to be honest I used this oil for my edges and it grew them back in fully.

[@lonnijones444]

From you rubbing/ massaging the area NOT the oil. Don’t confuse the two 😊

[@bromeo22]

@@lonnijones444 castor oil, rosemary oil, and peppermint oil all stimulate hair growth each individually. Plenty of studies done. Although rubbing on your temples will increase blood circulation to the area the ingredients in this oil definitely works for hair growth. I havent used this product but I have used the ingredients and they definitely work.

[@19s39]

@@lonnijones444 very true because I did the same method with mielle and with my own hair oil and I got the same results

[@alsimanche]

Did you lose your edges due to traction alopecia?? Like tight ponytail or just tight hairstyle?

[@strawberrie1]

@@lonnijones444 I don't rub my edges so nothing to confuse here. I believe it's from the rosemary oil.

[@parishers6351]

This one block woman is eating well, exercising, taking vitamins, sleep and staying hydrated for my hair lol… Forget those growth aids.

[@bellab41]

The issue is ALL products have some ingredient that is a cheap filler. But if it works it works. I remember a time when "we" didn't have products for " us" that didn't have mineral oil as the first ingredient and we had plenty of hair. The key is routine period. People still swear by Blue Magic🧐

[@schoolwerk3744]

Me…I am “people” 🙋🏾‍♀️ lol

[@kimban5434]

Yeeessss!!! Love me some blue magic!!!😆💜💕

[@TheLuvOfDogs]

Definitely still use blue magic 😂🙋🏾

[@mianreece]

okay but the coconut oil blue magic thooooo

[@TheLuvOfDogs]

@@mianreece yesss that’s what I use 🤣🤣

[@lwilson3005]

This oil has been growing my hair like wild flowers. Nope I will continue to use it❤️❤️love this oil. I left the oil in for 3weeks.omg so much growth.

[@GigglesnGaggie]

That’s great but look up “soybean oil, estrogen and fibroids” to see why some ladies stay away from soybean oils and soy foods.❤️

[@samanthacarrington487]

@@GigglesnGaggie what works for one,may not work for all.

[@LexiNc8284]

@@GigglesnGaggie oh no, I have endometriosis and this is now concerning me if I should use it. I have two full bottles of the Mielle oil 😨

[@LexiNc8284]

@@GigglesnGaggie it should be fine only on the scalp, no?

[@bharris4517]

Any updates?

[@daisyray8098]

I don’t mind the rosemary mint oil by Mielle. But I love the blueberry bliss oil way better - from Curls Don’t know if it grows my hair - but it makes my scalp all tingly and cool Me likes 😊

[@KLT828]

Girl the Curls blueberry bliss is my fav also but again oils do not grow hair so they can believe in that hype if they want.

[@daisyray8098]

I hear you on that I love the cool feel the blueberry bliss oil gives ny scalp

[@KLT828]

@@daisyray8098 yes indeed☺️

[@kam1776]

The fighting over soybean oil got me😭🤣😂😂😂😂

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Kam listen. I was trying so hard to be agnostic, but it was all over my face lol!

[@ifychiejina1292]

Me too! 😂

[@miriyacheri]

I seen that on the back of the bottle about two years ago and put it right bk a lot of these companies use it as a filler oil. Nah I’m not with it smh lol

[@Angela-fp9gr]

😂🤣

[@arvisjenkins8750]

@@Angela-fp9gr 0

[@harmonious.balance]

I agree that most people using it probably don’t need it. They think it works because they never paid attention to their hair growth rate before.

[@jessinicole7998]

I use it for my lupus flare hair loss. It works for me .

[@j4nglle]

idk, I'm very watchful of my hair edges & had very bad receding. Started using this oil a week & a half ago & my hair is growing back

[@juicysparkles]

I had a horrible experience with Mielle. I own my own business and they held a contest. To enter, we had to record a short video explaining why we deserved to win the $10k prize and what we would do with it. They strung us along for weeks and never announced the winner. They were running other contests concurrently (one was only for HBCU students, etc.). They kept announcing those winners but not the small business contest winner. They kept asking for entries and resharing our videos to their IG stories. When we would ask for an update as comments to their IG posts and DMs, we were ignored. I had several friends who entered and as far as we are aware, they never actually announced the winner. They kept having these random IG Lives and telling us the "winner could be announced at any time" so we were all disrupting our days and even our businesses jumping into Lives that had nothing to do with the contest, staying on for an hour hoping for any kind of announcement, wash rinse repeat. No Mielle products for me due to that entire contest debacle. I don't trust them at all.

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Noooo🫣 That's terrible. I had no idea - yikes!! I'm sorry that happened to all of you. I can definitely see how that would immediately make anyone not trust the brand.

[@Smooveandpretty]

That’s wild they really was scamming to keep followers n engagement

[@christinem8799]

I feel like I remember this contest when it was happening. Wow that was such a bummer. What a scam.

[@Teeconsultingg]

Wow !

[@schoolwerk3744]

Yikes! 😤 That sounds about right though. I had a bad experience ordering from their website on Black Friday last year. I had seen all the BBB complaints and bad reviews about customers receiving damaged or no products, but my cheap behind still decided to order from their site because everything was on super sale. Well, the reviews were accurate…My order shipped after a week, but took several weeks to be delivered with zero tracking info., and they drafted the money from my account the second I placed the order🚩The box was in good shape, but all 8 of the products inside were damaged 🚩🚩. After several attempts to chat with a rep. on their site, they finally instructed me to send them pictures. That’s when I realized the damage looked a little suspect…None of the lids were unscrewed and there was barely any product spilled in the box, yet all of them had dried product crusted underneath the lid around the rim, all jars were sticky, some had missing product, and the packing slip had a different order number while all the other details were correct. Honestly, it looked like they re-packaged previously used/and or damaged items 🚩🚩🚩. One rep. told me to mail it back and she’d escalate my refund and follow up with me. Never heard from her. Another week goes by, tracking shows my shipment was delivered to them, but crickets from their end. Finally got a hold of another rep. who confirmed they received my return a few days prior and tried to say it would take 10 business days for them to issue the refund 🚩🚩🚩🚩. It was only after I said I’d dispute the charge that he came back with some ole “I’ll escalate it as a one-time courtesy, but it’s not our policy.” The audacity of him to think I’d ever purchase from them again! 😂 So yeah, it was a very shady experience. I’ll just stick to Melanin Haircare and TGIN.

[@Rebecca640]

Soybean oil and wheat germ oil can stop hormonal hairloss, thats why it is in there, also it contains vitamin D and other herbs which you can not get easy. Horsetail extract, silica and biotin are ingredients which are inside and are good for the hair follicles too. Not only rosmary and mint, it contains so many other helpful ingredients

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

Exactly, I hate when people get on a video and lie... It's like someone paid her to do damage to that company....

[@KH-hs5xv]

Exactly.....and it's sad​@@YOUR-WORD-IS-YOUR-BOND

[@iffy98]

@@YOUR-WORD-IS-YOUR-BOND Stop it. Nobody is paying her. Some of us have fibroids and cannot use soy based anything. A lot of black women do.

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

@@iffy98 Like you know!

[@iffy98]

@@YOUR-WORD-IS-YOUR-BOND Of course I know. I am a registered nurse. This is what I went to school for. You can choose to stay ignorant or you can go and do your research.

[@yvettearrington2557]

Sis, you broke all this down😂 The bottom line is that it does work. That all i needed ❤

[@shatemawhite9365]

They said soybean actually is a DHT blocker, which means that helps with hair breakage. Listen Ive used all of the oils from doo gro, wild gro, sulfer 8, making my own mixure etc. Ive used this Mielle hair oil for a month so far and my thin edge are is finally growing in. So im going to stick beside it. I dont care how much soy bean cost in comparison to others.. It is working :)

[@ashrodrigues]

How often do use the oil on your hair?

[@lovelycherry5432]

Coffee oil and Apricot Kernel oil, are good for DHT.. I rather use that then soy bean oil.😊

[@lovelycherry5432]

Coffee oil and Apricot Kernel oil, are good for DHT.. I feel these 2 are alot Healthier on your hair and scalp . Then soy bean..🤷‍♂️

[@yveje9720]

Idk much about oils but an oil being inexpensive does not mean it’s ineffective also Mielle oil is not expensive anyways

[@notsoshy28]

I started using that oil like 3 years ago and I keep buying it over and over because it’s just a good oil for me. I told my nice about it back then because her hair was breaking off and it literally had her hair growing like wild fire. I still use it and I just told my mom and aunt about it because they needed something for an itchy scalp. As far as I no I can still get my hands on it

[@ashrodrigues]

How often do you use it on your hair? Looking into buying it

[@Michellusschellus]

How much did your hair grow in a year?

[@msv2949]

What oil is that 😮

[@MiVidaBellisima]

THANK YOU!!! SOMEBODY SAID IT!!! Sherea del Sol pointed this out too, but I remember I bought it a long time ago, saw that ingredient and immediately drove my happy behind back to target to return it 😂 P.S. fine/Caucasian hair would seem to be too lightweight for vegetable oil… no wonder a lot of them were complaining that their hair was falling out

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

I'm actually shocked, but not entirely surprised. I wish they had a high quality oil at the top of the list! I can say, though, it's not crazy expensive. If it were more than $9 I think it would hurt sales...possibly lol! Also, I agree. If you have fine, straight hair, this is not the oil for you! You'd have to use so little that it wouldn't be worth the hassle. Welp...let me go eat dinner. Thanks for stoping by and leaving a comment! ❤️

[@renaissancewoman100]

@@LaToyaEbonyHair which is why I don't understand why white women are using it. They always made fun of the fact we oiled our scalps and didn't wash our hair everyday. Now they're doing the same. I think it's a combination of them following us, wanting to be like us, and the fact that they no longer cornered the market in being able to grow naturally long healthy hair. It's gonna be interesting to see what happens when they realize this practice really doesn't benefit them.

[@jodammerungii6134]

@@renaissancewoman100 a lot of youngish white women are into the curly girl method, and hot oil treatments, and anything involving essential oils and herbs. White women are notorious for being into the magical properties of essential oils. They’re obsessed with the Indian women’s hair care, which (afaik) does include hair oiling. They’re inspired by “return to tradition” type pages on social media, which tout the benefits of brushing oils through hair for long fairytale locks. It’s a whole *thing*.

[@ca147]

As a white woman who is experiencing hair loss from radiation testing (with a black son; I say this because I also keep his hair needs in mind), I definitely fell down the KZbin rabbit hole of hair growth and strengthening videos! This product definitely peeked my interest because I heard rosemary and mint (teas & oils) can help with hair growth. But I'm trying to do my research as well. I will say I think there's a trend of people trying to get away from harmful products in general, but that includes hair products. I would much rather use more natural ingredients.

[@EmpressAshe]

I think it's because of the amount of different essential oils in it It was weighing down bc of the vegetable oil but if it was falling out was most likely the essential oils

[@Tahiha]

I’ve been using this oil for about 4 weeks and it definitely softens my roots whenever I use it on my scalp. My new growth is also coming in thicker than it normally would. So I would say yes it works for SOME people.

[@lesleegrubbs-king5748]

Just heard that people were fighting over hair oil. If you are not a scientist or doctor do not give advice; especially with regards to products. What works for one individual is specific to that individual. Some use hair oils others don't...ultimately it is what works best for the individual and their hair routine. Consistency is key. My mother was an old school cosmetologist, and her customers was uniquely cared for and their was no judgement.

[@verahall6498]

Exactly, everyone to their own choosing, every time you turn around someone has something to say about a certain product, what works for some may not work for others. It really irks me sometimes when people becomes so opinionated about products, especially if they aren't a licensed professional, although personal experience is also very viable, nothing wrong with giving your opinion but learn to live and learn for yourself instead of always going with someone else 's opinions, I'm sure that they do mean well and a certificate isn't always necessary but yeah I totally agree with you totally

[@SheReaDelSol]

Gurl, literally fighting over crisco. A LITERAL JOKE. I just have no words 😩😩😩

[@thyladyhyacinth]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

🤣 SheRea! I CAN’T WITH YOU!!!

[@Leah_Tewari]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jeanninegorden8142]

🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭

[@jenjenv88]

She said crisco, I’m done 😂😂😂😂

[@Justonevideoplease]

Been using it for 3 weeks. Less hair shedding from the roots and it makes my hair so soft. I can’t speak on its length benefits yet but just the fact that my hair isn’t falling out like before?? I need 100 bottles before they change it lol

[@jeanninegorden8142]

🤣🤣

[@indhiramanzueta]

😂😂😂 Amen

[@laurawilliams4087]

Honestly you can just buy a bottle of soybean oil and then add the essential oils too it

[@juliajelkes1230]

😂😂😂

[@Sofondra]

I've been using this oil since 2014 and personally I enjoy it. I have been natural for 11 yrs and used many products while on this journey. I would say that the oil is definitely helpful with certain scalp issues such as dryness and itchiness but my hair grows regardless. Also, never had a problem purchasing since there is always a sale on the website. I personally buy on Black Friday or Cyber Monday at approx $5 plus discount codes. I am well stocked for the year.

[@indhiramanzueta]

Me too I only have one currently but It have work wonders for me...

[@dianethompson96]

Damn wish I would have known.before I went and bought this 35 bottle.of hair oil!!!..not meille

[@ShoutoutMyMucus]

how many times a week did you use it? and do you have straight or textured hair? 😊🤍

[@Sofondra]

@@ShoutoutMyMucus every other day. My hair is natural and I wear it in its curly state hence my profile pic. good luck on your journey

[@ShoutoutMyMucus]

@@Sofondra ah okay i see. Thanks a lot

[@limegreenlover21]

I used to love her mint almond oil when it was actually mint almond oil and not other oils lol. She changed those ingredients around 2017-2018? I loved her products in 2016-2017.

[@Kedesh14]

I was shocked a bit to see the first ingredient is soybean oil but I mean if it works for so much women I understand the hype🤷🏾‍♀️

[@chidenisee]

Mielle seems like a brand that jumps on the bandwagon. They watch youtube and what ever the natural hair community is talking about they make a line around it.

[@naturalhairkhronicles5790]

yup

[@jinx1846]

That's how all of them are. Shea moisture released a sea moss line when that started getting popular during Covid, there's shea butter in everything nowadays, rice water, rosemary, jamaican black castor oil, etc. When something gains traction in the black hair community, here comes a popular hair care line to deliver a whole regimen...

[@EsiriE]

​@@jinx1846 exactly

[@nisac22]

the words “Hair growth” are all marketing. A single product can’t make your hair grow there are a lot of factors that play into hair growth and I think that we all know this already. This oil isn’t sold out everywhere the problem is social media. It’s like the game of telephone. I have been natural since 2013 and my hair was constantly dry no matter what products I used and I couldn’t figure out why until 2020. I started to deep condition more often and started to see a difference. I also started to oil my scalp and that made a huge difference as well. I learned my hair and learned how to retain moisture in my hair. I’m not saying that oils are moisturizing my hair because they don’t but they have made a difference with my hair. Blacks have been using oils in their hair for centuries this isn’t anything new and no one else has debates on using oils in hair except in this country. You do not have to see a doctor before using a hair oil. They’re not for breakage, if your hair is breaking an oil isn’t the solution, if you have a medical issue or losing hair due to diet or medication an oil is also not the the solution. We can’t be mad at the marketing geniuses; they’re just doing their jobs. People should honestly take the time to learn their hair. Everyone’s hair is different. Just because someone feels they don’t need to use something doesn’t mean that someone else can’t use it. Everyone has what works for them and just because someone things something won’t work doesn’t mean it won’t work.

[@RDuff88]

Love you trying to be as diplomatic as possible! Miele was bought and then quickly returned. Other products were so much better.

[@watson2400]

Soybean oil is the oil that is closest to sebum, the natural oil from our scalp that aids in nourishing the hair and optimal hair growth. I mix my own oils and have no need to buy oil products. However, when I saw the ingredients, especially the first 5, even I had to try it! I just purchased but I am expecting even more growth than I normally get which is a lot. It is worth a try.

[@Petunia81]

Hey love, just sharing that jojoba oil is actually the closest to sebum, and can be found at Trader Joe's. It's very affordable.

[@aida087]

I've always heard that soybeans cause breast cancer and other things!! I'll stick with my olive, jojoba, black castor, sweet almond and grapeseed oils along with peppermint, rosemary, lavender, tea tree and lemongrass essential oils!! But yes, diy Rosemary oil has definitely helped my hair grow past waist-length!! And I LOVE Rosemary, olive and jojoba oils the most!! Risemary has the same effects as Minoxodil, I'll take the Rosemary over pharm drugs thank you!!❤️

[@NappyFu]

Great job sis!! 12:50 is what it’s all about. A healthy hair routine that you can maintain. ❤❤❤

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Hey sis! Exactly. That's what it's all about. We don't need to complicate things lol!

[@bnalogunbibs]

It’s madness that people will do anything to get a quick fix for long hair. It’s bizarre

[@ifychiejina1292]

Thank you Latoya for making this video covering the Mielle product! Especially with mentioning how harmful soybean oil is. I don't use oils anymore because I prefer plant based gels, but I understand how beneficial oils are for others.

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

You are so welcome!

[@altheadawn2531]

What gels you use for your hair? Please let me know ❤️

[@ifychiejina1292]

@@altheadawn2531 I alternative between using Kinky Curly Curling Custard and Uncle Funky's Daughter Curly Magic to do my twists. I've recently gone back to using oils for coating my twists and oil treatments before washing. The oil I use is Camille Rose's Black Castor Oil + Chebe.

[@roserosyland3090]

Excuse, me why is soybean oil harmful ? I'm not talking about Mielle rosemary oil,but I recently got castor oil to improve my hair growth,then I noticed on the label that it contains soybean oil😮. Shall I stop using it? Thanks a bunch❤

[@ifychiejina1292]

​​​@@roserosyland3090 Hey 👋🏾. I learned a year or a couple months ago that seed oils aren't the healthiest because they are highly processed. Oils that are highly processed are striped of their nutrients and antioxidants, and have an increased percentage of harmful trans-fats. I have a castor oil that I sometimes use from time to time that contains soybean oil that isn't listed as a main ingredient.

[@dawnied3349]

My only experience is it made my course hair softer but hair growth comes from within. This snake oil has too many miraculous claims. Thank you for stating the obvious regarding hair loss/ hair regrowth. Please see a doctor or dermatologist! Genetics, hormone levels, water quality, consumption of water, medications, diet, underlying health conditions, etc all contribute to hair loss or hair thinning. Bought the snake oil once when it was on sale and ended up giving it to my niece. Love your videos!

[@kendrill220]

Lol. Snake oil Why you call it that.

[@moneylovemanifestations9478]

The fact that people don’t make their own. You can literally buy BETTER carrier oils and the same ACTIVE ingredients for less than $30 and then make small batches that could EASILY last a year or more😂 People are so reliant on this sorry a** system we live in and it’s sad.

[@LisePlansandJournals]

And saying they’re too lazy to make it. Sigh…It literally takes 5 minutes to steep herbs in an oil, set it in a jar and let it sit for a week, then ready to use.

[@soniabrown7151]

There’s like almost 30 different ingredients in the oil!! Did you research it!!?

[@moneylovemanifestations9478]

@@soniabrown7151 Have you researched how things are formulated? Just because there are over 30 ingredients does not mean that there are over 30 ACTIVE ingredients. The ACTIVE ingredients are the ones that need attention. In store bought products there are various emulsifiers, fragrances and dyes such as red 40 that have been scientifically proven to cause certain cancers, ADHD in children (among other things), chemicals to prolong shelf life, and MOST TIMES in beauty products, propylene glycol, which is-in plain terms-ANTI-FREEZE. Go grab five of your favorite hair and skin products and read the labels. It will be in ATLEAST 4 out of those 5. Sometimes it’s best to consider that JUST MAYBE we don’t know it all and when viewing commentary that we think we understand, remind ourselves that it’s possible that we don’t. Also be willing to hear about things from someone who knows vs just being another consumer. If the info given was retained it would actually be of huge benefit if, in fact, you were in the market for this oil.

[@moneylovemanifestations9478]

@@LisePlansandJournals Is this in reference to MY comment? Surely it can’t be because no where had I said- or written-ANYTHING about laziness whatsoever…

[@soniabrown7151]

@@moneylovemanifestations9478 lol relax there is No Red40 in The Hair Oil That’s How I Know You’ve Never Used It Idiot!!!

[@rebeccafranks9859]

I saw this oil for the first time over a year ago in an online article in Martha Stewart Living, recommending it as the best rosemary hair oil. No mention of the line being developed for curly hair or black women. The price was too good to be true ... and when I saw the top ingredient was soybean oil, the price point made more sense. It's so easy to make your own rosemary hair oil though. I went down a rabbit hole a few years ago and discovered that there is a specific phenotype of rosemary that is the BEST for hair growth. In the end, it's still cheaper to buy the components you like best and make your own oil blend.

[@auchocolat1457]

Interesting. May I ask you which type of rosemary oil should I buy?

[@rebeccafranks9859]

@@auchocolat1457 I bought Geo brand rosemary essential oil and added it to my own blend of carrier oils

[@Tahiha]

@@rebeccafranks9859so you’re talking about a BRAND, not a particular type of rosemary.

[@rebeccafranks9859]

@@Tahiha No, I'm talking about the verbenone type of rosemary vs. the more common camphorous types. The verbenone type rosemary oil is more gentle on the skin and scalp and better stimulates hair growth than the camphorous types. GEO was a brand based in Utah, but it appears they have closed operations.

[@ThriveSojourner]

@@rebeccafranks9859did you find/select another supplier for that type of rosemary?

[@clemenssh]

P&G Big Corporation bought out and made it go viral for their corporate sales. Every company want a piece of Black Hair Dollars...Make your own Rosemary oil, it simple.

[@OHoneyPot]

I’ve been making my own Rosemary Oil and so far, so good. Mielle products never worked for my hair.

[@Neosoul_prima]

Personally, unless there's a scalp condition... no one needs a scalp oil! Especially a raw unhydrolyzed oil that's full of soy bean oil. Our scalps oils, conditioners, and stylers have so many oils in them! Oils can be used to break a good cast, but that's it! However, to each its own!

[@MT-yx5cu]

I'm not a Mielle fan as I use my own rosemary tea concoction for scalp health; however, from what I understand, soybean has estrogenic properties which is why its not really healthy for long-term ingestion( cancer risk). Estrogen may counteract the effects of DHT which is one of the hormonal culprits in female hairloss and some forms of alopecia. Just my nerdy 2 cents- I could be wrong🙂.

[@shionajoseph3248]

I used to use on my daughter, it wasn’t any different than anyother oil I used🤷🏾‍♀️. I say don’t knock it until you try it & if your hair isn’t asking for oil don’t add it in

[@drawingqueen4423]

I just feel like people are just hating on this oil I brought it from target and I'm going to use it I'm a fan of this oil and I love it period👍

[@shaig2520]

My hair has been growing well with this oil. If your hair is falling out or experiencing a allergy that’s doesn’t mean this is not a good product. Your edges are falling out and balding probably due to your diet and hormones

[@laearth0330]

Using oils by themselves makes my hair brittle

[@rhondadenis3469]

Girl, they don’t hear you tho. People be up in arms about some oil. It’s beyond me.

[@MimiCheckinfakeheaux]

I just ordered the Rosemary oil. I have used the mielle shampoo with Rosemary and it does work well for me. I'm excited to see how it works.

[@frankcarmona7736]

Been using it for 2 months , it looks like it’s working , I put it on once a day , sometimes forget to put it on

[@caramia4143]

I have it and am using it currently but it will probably be my first and last bottle. The smell is too strong for me. It lingers on my pillows, satin scarf, and bonnets. Plus, it's called "Rosemary Oil" but there are other oils in it and rosemary is like the fourth one down. Other oils I get, the only ingredient is that oil. I don't much like that.

[@Tahiha]

Well rosemary couldn’t be the first one because it’s an essential oil and MUST be mixed with a carrier oil in greater quantity than the rosemary oil itself, to be safe for use on the skin. So the fact that it’s fourth down isnt a bad thing at all. Being 3rd or 4th in the ingredients list is great.

[@allisonmason4661]

My mom said she got castor oil to drink in the hospital to clear her bowels before delivery, but that was 40 years ago 🤣.

[@domingasmiguel8970]

In africa in😂some culture they use as laxative and work 😂 I remember my grandmother give some to us

[@Aniexo_]

I’m from the Caribbean that thing will have you pooooooppinggg

[@quadraticequation8595]

Lord smh I didn't know Mielle used SOYBEAN! That's what they put in the cheapest of cheap. I wanted to try the Mielle oil, but I had to get Camille Rose instead and I'm glad now, because at least Camille' carrier oil is Castor Oil. That's why I ALWAYS read the back! All the cheap oils used Soybean oil.

[@jamesandersonreviews]

I used it for a few days and quickly realized it wasn’t for me. Also, I used the blaq hair serum for a month and saw no noticeable results. I started applying rosemary oil twice a day, and peppermint oil once a day. It seems to be working so far.

[@yeslia2010Godis]

Wow I've never used this oil because as someone said, I make my own oil.. Soybean oil is a no no for me.. I really like the rosemary and mint mask but I add my own extras in that as well. My favorite product by Mielle is the honey & Pomegranate leave in conditioner.. At the end of the day use what works for you!!! I agree that a consistent hair regimen works.... Thanks so much for this info. LaToya!!!! These companies really have their own best interest at heart!!!

[@alivanessa134]

It grew my hair so much

[@keyanaRay2092]

Not sure if you will see this comment, but can you please do a video on the new Shea Moisture Bond repair? I love how you broke down the Mielle oil ingredients. I tried that oil a few years ago before all the rage and it dried my hair 3c hair out bad. Thanks again for the informative video.

[@elonr1018]

I tried Mielle curling gel twice 2 years ago and it was terrible. I was turned off from trying any other products so I had no idea about this oil.

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

I remember I've HAVE tried a product from their line. It was the babasoo deep conditioner - it was great! I guess it's hit or miss just like with anything 😅

[@CS-yd9zp]

Speak for y’all selves. It’s been growing my hair, and soybean oil is safe for your scalp.

[@ealex3565]

don’t matter how much research a person do don’t speak on anything if you haven’t tried it my hair broke off in certain areas after covid and my hair was so low to my scalp i am seeing my hair growing back slowly everything doesn’t work for everyone but it does work

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

It’s my channel and I can speak on anything I’d like. This is a starting point for more research. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@TK-dv5pq]

I'm GLAAAAAD you said this!!! I don't use it because of the soybean oil... i was like NAAAAW.... Thanks for the video!

[@clairecoupland3899]

The product is incredibly fairly priced, so I'm not surprised or annoyed they've chosen a cheaper carrier oil :) Just thought I'd point that out. I'll continue now, enjoying this video, I'm new here. Hi! 👋🏼

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

That's a fantastic point!

[@Ossouko]

You: 4:50 Me in my Funky Dineva voice: Not me girl!😂

[@davidmejia8760]

Im not black and I am a male I try this product because I was in travel business and I forgot my shampoo so I bought their shampoo and my hair start to grow again I have alopecia . Now I’m gonna try their oil

[@Babyluv_]

I tried this oil 3 years ago and it had my scalp on FIRE 🔥 I tried it a few more times because I really wanted to like it but my scalp could not take it. So, I stopped using it

[@FashiOnalityBabiie]

I had the same issue 🤣

[@cheshiredj]

Glad to know I wasn't the only one!

[@pams6463]

Ditto! My hair was itching and crazy me thinking..."oh it's working, that's why it's itching". Hair breakage and scalp irritation from scratching followed...no longer using it. Cut my hair and starting over. Going back to OG products and taking better care of my hair....not going to keep spending money on new/natural products not working for me.

[@MT-yx5cu]

Did you lose any hair?

[@kndrah9474]

I used this oil last year for a few months after having trouble finding the curls blueberry mint oil. I think it caused me loose hair. I was getting scalp bumps. Idk I kinda think that it’s overhyped

[@IMLovelydove23]

This was a nice video. Very informative. Personally I have never used any of the Mielle products. I make my own hair oils and creams. I been doing diy for 10 years. The only thing I use from the store some condtioners. I keep my hair regimen simple.

[@jetshark970shark4]

Welp i just learned soybean oil isn't as bad as she is making it out to be. I bought the Tropic Isle Rosemary Mint Hair oil which is bigger bottle and doesn't have soybean oil, BUT the smell is horrid, so i use it the night before wash day and use mielle oil in-between wash days. So far ive gotten some solid results, i don't shed as much, i have a type 4 mix of a,b,c and when i detangle on wash day I have way less shedding. Hair has gotten thicker and grown longer

[@bbebop30]

Hair oil doesn't grow our hair. Why do we keep believing the hair growth hype? I am so over it. Never got caught up in the Mielle hype. 😂

[@lwilson3005]

Because it does. Whatever is in Mielle organtic growth oil is growing my hair like wildflowers

[@pozitivereinforcement]

Actually it can aid in hair growth and can accelerate it when Infused with herbs

[@lindelwe-zv5jk]

Rosemary oil has been proven to grow hair just as effective as minoxidil

[@MizzCherryLove22]

I was new to hair oiling, and this is what ive bee using. It works to a certain extent. It only does so much and from there i think thats where "making your own oil to fit your needs " comes in. I started using it October 2022 and from then to now, May 2023, oh i dont have a receding hairline that looks like it got pushed back lol. My bald patches now have hair lol. But ive gotten to a point where i feel the oil has done all it can do. From here, i need to make my own oil to suit my hair schedule and needs. The oil doesnt prevent hair from falling out, i was struggling with hair falling out for a while, the oil did help grow new hair, but it wont stop it from falling. That is where im at, how to prevent my hair falling out.

[@mstenerw]

I had high hopes for this oil. I ended up having an allergic reaction. My scalp would not stop itching. I had to wash my scalp a few times and take Benadryl. 😩

[@flatbedladyv2191]

using 1 bottle, i noticed a difference in my edges. It was too expensive for the amount.

[@renaissancewoman100]

Honestly Mielle gave you the recipe. I guess some people still like to buy a finished product. Wellllll I sell a hair growth oil that is also good for skin and clarity. All in one. 🦋

[@psr076]

The girls are fighting for soy bean oil 😂😂😂

[@SpeciesUnknown]

I make my own hair oils. I've been doing it for 9 or 10 years now. I mix grapeseed oil jbco, neem oil, black seed oil, and rosemary or lemongrass. It's really simple just to make your own oils oils that you feel work best for your hair

[@estherhenley8625]

My hair's is natural. I do not put anything on it. And it is growing like crazy! Some people have fast-growing hair! and other people do not...

[@jessinicole7998]

I do not 😢

[@mpr92482]

What you eat, balanced hormones, all play a factor in growing hair and nails. Many women are walking around imbalanced and don’t even know it. Many definitely don’t consume enough natural vitamins. My hair grows fast in spurts, even more when I pay attention to what I consume

[@LisePlansandJournals]

So you’re saying God decided to give some women growing hair and others not? Y’all are sick. Everyone has fast growing hair, everyone cannot so the same things to get it. Black women need to learn their hair, individually, and do what works for them. Our hair, generally, loves moisture most of all and being left alone. Water, glycerin in a spray bottle (another humectant when the temps drop if you’re in America) and leave it alone, your hair will grow. Using natural ingredients without harsh surfactants also help. But water most of all.

[@LisePlansandJournals]

@@mpr92482 very true.

[@samanthacarrington487]

@@LisePlansandJournals God made everyone beautiful, healthy, smart...I know in your lifetime u do see some people not beautiful ,not smart or having good health. If u wanna reason ,reason differently 😌

[@donnawalker9179]

My son used this and had cornrows. When we went redo it it had grown much more than usual. This after I told him oil doesn’t grow your hair. I’m a convert!

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Glad he found something that works!

[@ellymeikle5906]

She doesn’t have use hair oil. Her hair is already thick.

[@Arielle_C93]

Thank the LAWD someone finally said it. Y'all fighting tooth n nail over some scented cooking grease 🤣🤣🤣

[@dollyrevenge98]

I don't believe in hair growth oils, my hair just grows on its own honestly. However, all this publicity has made me want to try it :)

[@rachellawrence1521]

I don't use mielle or any other natural products. So it does not bother me. Why don't people buy rosemary oil, why buy that one that is full of other oils that could cause an allergic reaction?

[@clairecoupland3899]

My hair is sooooo porous, it absorbs any product in seconds. I was malting like a dog and couldn't stop frizz....I didn't use this specific oil, but I did a hot oil treatment at home. My hair was instantly changed for the better. No more frizzy, cotton wool hair at all! Highly recommend. I'm going to do it once every couple of months from now on. This bad boy is on my shopping list!!!!!

[@kemperkey5750]

💘 your channel I use oil to my mid length to ends of my hair. I'm lucky I have low porosity hair with an oily scalp. I only oil my ends right before wash day. I put the oil on my hair before was day. I have been threw chemotherapy twice. I add a small amount of clove oil, peppermint oil and last but not least rosemary oil I make myself. My hair looks thicker on top and edges where I lost the most hair. Love your channel you are a sweet lady and do your research. I also listen to the elderly women in my community. Bless You

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Thank you so much for sharing 🥰 Bless you

[@reginagordon4246]

Soy bean is a cheap oil nope I’m good. Also soy bean is an endocrine disrupter. People really need to stop getting attached to certain products. Let it go. There’s other hair products.

[@jimmyterry784]

It doesn't effect hormones and endocrine when applied to scalp

[@JJLo2]

I loved it. I got my grands on it. She has mixed hair. I say buy what works for your hair.

[@JermaineAuNatural]

Not you pointing out the cheap main carrier oil. That’s how marketing workings. Excellent video and ingredient break down.

[@sarak4418]

I use oil for dryness, I use hair vitamins to help with growth. And trimming ends is a must . I take zink I take vitamin Ds all this is for help of keeping hair healthy and if your low iron talk with your doctor they will put you on iron pills this is a major must as well. And please drink water water 💦 if you don’t water your plants it dies so will your hair.

[@kimbermichelle4]

Thank you for the video. I literally wrote down every ingredient they use in this oil. I'm going through each on to see exactly what the benefits are. It's my contention some of the ingredients are fillers or something inactive and unnecessary. I plan on making my own oil concoction once I complete my thorough investigation 🔎.

[@roseoliver7179]

Thank you for sharing keep up the your VIDEO I have not tried it but l been wanting to know more about this.

[@abcd.777]

Are you a licensed dermatologist. This is a sad thing, Black bashing Black. Everything don't work for everyone, and she doesn't say fast growth. It also says use as directed, and are peoples using it as directed and she do say go to a dermatologist to see if you have a scalp problem or are having problems with your hair. So when we as Black start Black bashing, make sure we have all the information.

[@NycBeauty]

You can buy pure rosemary oil for less. You can also make this oil. I use pure rosemary oil and Ors temple balm and my hair is growing bk from traction alopecia. I had a bald spot. When I’m finished, I’ll make my rosemary and coconut oil infused oil. Very inexpensive. I luv the was rosemary make my scalp dance ( tingle ).

[@allydowning7697]

Soybean oil is why I never purchased this product....but everyone would praise this stuff. No thank you.

[@cygnevara8400]

lol! ok so as you were talking, i was curious why you talked about "consuming" soybean oil versus putting it on hair....kid you not, i was just about to cite information on "soybean oil for HAIR (not as a food product for ingestion/consumption) and by the 5:46 mark, you JUST brought up castor oil....again for CONSUMPTION! what!? i'd just say, do you research on what soybean oil...and castor oil does to the HAIR...and that way you can make a better informed decision. i paused the video, but let's see if you refer to the other items as it to pertains to dietary food consumption versus what it does to the hair.

[@laearth0330]

I use doo gro and sulfur 8 mixed together, all these other products are unnecessary for my hair because the products will say it’s light but would be having me washing my hair everyday because it would sit on my scalp and make it really itchy 11:03 but the grease spreads through my hair with the water that I use to comb the grease through my strands

[@JuiceGame1987]

I agree as well old school products work & they wont break the bank I use blue magic & sulfur 8 & my hair is doing so much better my hair was falling out like crazy on the keto diet but once I stopped the keto diet my hair stopped falling out & its doing so much better, I'm so done listening to people about whats good for my hair the natural hair community is toxic sad to say smh I'm listening to my hair & she loves grease no more dry hair or breakage for me I'm finally retaining length Praise Yah🙏🏽💕

[@NickyRe16]

Yes, I had to go back to old school. Blue magic with castor oil. My mom did this when I was younger my hair flourished... grease and water. I add peppermint oil to mine as well.

[@JuiceGame1987]

@@NickyRe16 I brought a Stimulating Growth Oil & it has alot of good Herbs, Essential Oils, Biotin & Vitamin E in it I add that to the hair grease that I only use on my scalp in combo with the sulfur 8 I also like to use Indian Hemp Hair Grease on my hair it smells so good I have fine high porosity hair & ever since I went back to grease my hair is so soft & it stays moisturized for a long time I know some people are against putting oils/grease on there scalp but its working for me I actually enjoy wash day now😊

[@NickyRe16]

@@JuiceGame1987 the next time I visit the hair store, I'll see if I can find something similar but that was my reason to go back to grease, my hair was constantly dry which causes breakage. I keep my hair in braids and most recently wigs with my hair braided underneath and no matter how much I was oiling and moisturizing my hair it was dry when I take the braids down but lo and behold when I started using grease my hair is moisturized 😂

[@JuiceGame1987]

@@NickyRe16 Exactly.. I was experiencing the same thing nothing was working until I decided to go back to the basics💯 its crazy how there making it seem like our hair is hard to deal with when that's not the case GOD would never give us something that he created for us to be a headache our hair is special & I feel like we all need to do what is best for our hair its 2023 its so much information out here for us to still be acting like we don't know how to take care of our hair our ancestors didn't have any of this technology & they had long beautiful hair I had to ask myself a question what were they doing that we aren't doing & thats the real secret to healthy hair

[@cookiedoughmonstertravels4469]

I am so glad I never fell into the hype over this brand. I’ve never purchased anything from them. I used a few of their items in sample size that I got in swag bags or as extra giveaways at Sally’s beauty supply, or whatever. I was not impressed with any of the conditioners or Leavins that I used from them. The ingredients in their oil seemed really basic to me and I make my own oil and I have purchased oil from curly proverbs and henna sooq. This brand has been in the media for negative things since the beginning as far as I can tell. It was really just all hype and somebody who got the right investment money at the right time to be able to launch a mediocre business in the heat of the natural black hair care movement. Clearly, they did exactly what they wanted to do. Build up the brand off of taking advantage of consumers, and then sell the brand to a major conglomerate owned by Them and walk off into the sunset.

[@jodammerungii6134]

I’ve tried the edge control from this line and it was eh. Never paid that much attention to the oil. I’m curious to see if the oil going viral will lead to a wider rosemary trend in the hair care market. More options wouldn’t be bad.

[@pozitivereinforcement]

Check out some us smaller companies that still care about quality.

[@dionneshaw9127]

Mergers usually mean adding more cheap and toxic chemicals to save money for the new company at the consumer's expense

[@PSUJerseyGirl]

Using it now, because it was a gift. I love the smell, but it doesn't really do much. It use castor oil and it works just fine. Someone gave me this oil, but I won't buy it for myself.

[@Raphael0918]

Lol wow the tingling feeling. You hit that nail right on the head, I immediately felt that tingling feeling for a few minutes after massaging my scalp with the mielle oil. I went to a dermatologist who prescribed me finasteride and she suggested I combined my prescription with another modality. Excited to see if it will work, I have androgenic alopecia so I’m hoping this help I am going to be documenting the use of the mielle oil, minoxidil, and finasteride. Thanks for your video

[@RightToFreedomGirl]

My dirty (2wks due to a wash) _somewhat natural_ hair (dye only) was nappy at the root - gurrrrrl this stuff gave me what looked like a silk press when i applied it ALONG WITH VASELINE - i'm not a fan of vaseline, but i learned that flat-ironing w/ oil alone stiffens the hair. I left in for a few more days worked beautifully & lasted even when i sweated a bit outside. Then i made it to wash day. That was my 1st time using. I'll use sporadically but prob not weekly. I won't apply to my scalp, but worked great on hair!

[@starmaxx4]

Great Video LaToya 🥰💙.. to be honest with you there are Soooooo Many things out there that in my opinion it’s overwhelming! Personally I was trying to find that miracle Edge Fast Growth product 🤦🏾‍♀️.. I’ve come to the realization that I just need to be consistent with my regimen (as well as trying to keep a healthy diet) b/c looking at the women in my family all of their edges are gone / hair thinning

[@MrsMovieLuvr]

I am one of those kids whose parent made me ingest castor oil for immunity purposes and it worked. I only got sick once as a kid.

[@SussexSandra]

Soya bean oil is usually Genetically modified oil. It’s cheap & nasty. Often used as vegetable oil to fry food in takeaways.

[@danafisher8613]

This whole line has been out for YEARSSS now, so why it is all of a sudden the latest thing? And just as it all started they got bought out by P&G…. Sis I am just not buying it. I have tried this oil over a year ago and I will stick to the oil blend that I infuse myself. After this I am officially overloaded with Ms. Thang.

[@kiaramullooly4395]

Wow thanks so much for doing all the research for us :)

[@jackiejackson8484]

The herbs with some of the oils work what it does it penetrates and clean up the scalp allowing the scalp to breath thus allowing the hair to grow. Length retention is up to how you take care of the hair and keep it moisturized. The oils with herbs don’t grow the hair it only cleans the scalp.

[@taquinmcmullen6490]

And this is EXACTLY why I have been making my own Rosemary oil for over 5 years now! Smh 🤦🏽‍♀️