Melanin Haircare New African Black Soap Shampoo Review

[@Prinseslili]

“This will last you until you find husband”😂🤣

[@sakiis4504]

🤣🤣🤣😩🤣😩

[@naturallyphilo]

Lmaoooooo she’s crazy ooo

[@QuEeN-uy6lg]

Lol it gonna last me for life 😂

[@iPerformance]

😂😂😂

[@msjmid6819]

😂😂😂

[@katpelican2953]

Great review !! F.Y.I African Black soap is not made from just dried up leaves . It is a combination of shea butter,cacao pods,plantain, palm tree derivatives etc. Her ingredients qualify to call it that.

[@naturallyphilo]

Can you explain to me what ingredients qualify please?

[@shaunabennett3377]

@@naturallyphilo ingredients can vary for ABS. Since it's made with different ingredients a brand is supposed to list out the individual ingredients that make up that particular ABS.

[@linzeeb4]

@NaturallyPhilo I would say it qualifies, but uses naming conventions that use semi-scientific names where other brands get away with simpler listings. For example, you get charcoal powder by burning coconut husks, cocoa pods etc. It's basically ash cleaned up, we just don't see "coconut husk" or "plantain" on the list. It contains shea butter and argan oil which are both common fats that are saponified in African Black Soap. Shea butter is more common is West African varieties and Argan oil is common in beldi, North African varieties. Using palm and coconut oil plus sodium in the saponification process is common too, and both saponified palm and coconut oils are in Melanin Haircare's shampoo. I'm on my phone so I'm not going to go line by line, but I think the basics of ABS are definitely covered.

[@katpelican2953]

@@naturallyphilo ABS ingredients varies as it was dependent on what was available in different communities in the West Africa region . Common ingredients that are available in most W.A communities are Shea butter ,cacao, palm trees,coconut oil and plantain . Different tribes different combinations.

[@katpelican2953]

@@linzeeb4 thank you for detailing this better than me . The basics are definately covered!

[@quixoticedward9806]

I always liked this channel, then I ordered some merch. After my experience with the customer service and getting my hoodie....we best friends now. I've decided. Lmao. Ya'll my hoodie came with a note that had my name HANDWRITTEN on it. My stuff was late cause of Ro-ro and I got an email from Philo PERSONALLY apologizing for the delay. You love to see it.

[@naturallyphilo]

Aaaww thanks for sharing your experience with KIN Apparel 😍😘

[@Jaii_Park]

That's SO DOPE!

[@_LadyWhistledown_]

Ro Ro lmaoo

[@PureEstrogen]

"What boyfriend?" 🤣🤣🤣 I just got the shampoo and can't wait to use it. Congrats on the hair care line!

[@naturallyphilo]

Thank you Boo! ❤️

[@delanizeantunis8773]

59x 👠👠🥿🥿🤴

[@moni03asu]

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[@LaToya_C.]

😂😂😂💯

[@naturallyphilo]

Hey KINfolk, if you watched till the end, I hinted at my current project: KIN Haircare 😍🥳. I also asked you all to fill out a google form (linked in the description box of this video) to receive testers. I believe my community should test out my products first and give feedback before I launch them! 🙏🏾 In other news, I’m excited to announce that I’m a finalist for the #BrownGirlSwap grant competition and I’m in the running to win $20K to further KIN HAIRCARE! But, I need your vote to win. 👀 Please go to the following link on a laptop or desktop and scroll down to vote for KIN Haircare! Your support means the world to me! 💕 Voting ends Friday at 11:59pm est. Thanks KINfolk! Vote here via laptop or desktop: www.browngirljane.com/vote

[@mssonoma1]

Voted 🥰

[@naturallyphilo]

Roars Thank you Boo 💕

[@Cook_with_mE1907]

i got the email today and voted i liked your vid the best half the other ones were blane and dull

[@naturallyphilo]

Cook_with_mE lmao! You know I bring the energy 😍 thank you so much! 💕

[@vannahs]

...and this is why we Stan you kinfolk❤️

[@404binarynotfound]

The 4 dislikes are people who didn't wet their hair 😂😂😂

[@naturallyphilo]

And that’s really on PERIODT! 😂😂😂

[@missk8264]

Nerly Saint-Fleur 😂🤣😂🤣

[@samanthasunshine1925]

🤣🤣🤣

[@LaToya_C.]

😂😂😂

[@darcejackson5902]

Nice review! There is actual black soap in the shampoo, it’s just that the scientific names for the individual components that make up black soap are listed on the ingredient list because “black soap” can’t be listed as an ingredient by regulation. Just FYI. 🥰💁🏽‍♀️

[@tmcurly]

I don’t know if anyone has mentioned this or not but the African Black soap shampoo does contain black soap. Black soap is not a single ingredient. They listed the components of black soap on the product list. Please do a google search on black soap composition guys 🤗.

[@naturallyphilo]

The main ingredients in real black soap aren’t in this shampoo. I definitely did my research.

[@nonalolagirl]

@ MsNaturale true. African Black soap: Plant matter, such as plantain skins, palm tree leaves, cocoa pods and shea tree bark, is first sun-dried and then burned to produce ash (which supplies the alkali required to convert or saponify the oils and fats). Next, water and various oils and fats, such as coconut oil, palm oil, and shea butter, are added to the ash. The mixture is cooked and hand-stirred for at least 24 hours. After the soap solidifies, it is scooped out and set out to cure Melanin: *Shea Butter* *Cocoa Seed Butter* *Sodium Palm Kernelate* Oils and vitamin. She uses charcoal to get the black color rather than ashes.

[@ArianaCrow]

NaturallyPhilo you won’t see a single ingredient called “black soap” in the ingredients list because the ingredients that African black soap are comprised of are in the product. It’s not a marketing tactic. Black soap is a mixture of several ingredients and they are all in this product.

[@a.d.w8385]

@@naturallyphilo Not all black soap is the same.

[@shevonteg]

Nonalola ::::: alright nowwww with the facts and clarity....I learned something !!!!

[@amid.9409]

Performance: " This hoodie is gonna make me leave my boyfriend." Philo: "aye, what boyfriend?" Me: dead.

[@Tfran2917]

I rushed to buy the softening conditioner, oil, and twist elongating cream as soon as they dropped. I tried to use them for my wash n go’s and hated them. The combination left me confused, and my hair was frizzy and didn’t last 2 days. I realized after a while that each product had its place for me. The softening conditioner I use as a leave in or deep conditioner when I’m out of my other favs. I use the oil as a sealant, and I honestly am still struggling to find a use for the cream. I’d still recommend them, but you have to find out how they work for YOU, instead of just using them as instructed. The products have quality ingredients and come in sizes that are worth the spend. Whitney has unicorn hair and can make anything look good, so I take her styling advice with a grain of salt.

[@kapparhotau181]

The oil only works as a prepoo for me. It's not thick enough for a sealant. I love the cream, it gives me moisture and styling at the same time. The conditioner I used it once but it was just ok, not enough slip for me.

[@sheba653161]

I don't like them as stylers because my hair doesn't last at all and maybe that's because of the amount of moisture I get from them. If I leave my hair up for a week, it still feels moisturized and feels good so I agree with you! You have to figure out what works for you and yes, her hair is amazing and looks good no matter what.

[@thatsmynamja732]

I definitely agree with you. I have the oil and elongating cream and the oil i use as a prepoo, it helped my hair so much. The cream I use as a moisturizer/styler. I've done twist outs but I do have to retwist my hair regularly because the hold isn't super super strong however I love how moisturizing it is compared to using a gel so I don't mind the extra work.

[@alnsubuga]

Unicorn hair 😂😂🤣 It’s so true. God really favoured Whitney when it came to hair genes

[@tanisha.r.thomas]

Bahaha @ unicorn hair. Her hair will do anything

[@alnsubuga]

African black soap isn’t an ingredient, it’s made up of different ingredients depending on the manufacturer’s recipe. This shampoo contains ingredients used to create African black soap. Whitney has also confirmed that they source their ingredients direct from Ghana.

[@naturallyphilo]

Hey Hun, the base of real African Black soap from Ghana is made from cocoa ash, palm or shea tree ash, and dried up plantain leaves. I expected to see a variation of that in the ingredients to be convinced it’s real African Black soap. Because, I didn’t, that’s why I made that statement. Of course I know “African Black Soap” is not an ingredient lol but if you’re going to call a product that, include the main components of ABS. Saying that a product is ABS because it contains “Lavender, pro vitamin b5, tea tree oil , rosemary oil, Argan oil, black cumin seed oil, turmeric, and charcoal powder” is misleading. Nonetheless, Performance and I enjoyed our experience with the product. 💕

[@alnsubuga]

NaturallyPhilo - Fair enough. I’m Ugandan so I’m going by what my Nigerian and Ghanaian friends and family use or make. My standards / expectations are definitely going to be different to yours, especially as I rarely use the soap because it’s often too harsh for my skin. It makes a good DIY clarifying shampoo though.

[@wassupg3037]

NaturallyPhilo ..Omg..🤦🏾‍♀️ IT’S ABS..one thing you fail to realize is: requirements to get approved to sell at Ulta you have to provide numerous documentations including ALL ingredients in EACH product b4 getting approval. NO seller will approve ANY product without checking their ingredients PERIOD, and product availability that’s imported 🤦🏾‍♀️. Also; if you know how it’s made plantain and cocoa pod can’t be combined together do to it’s natural (lye) which cause burning some countries 🇳🇬 , 🇬🇭, 🇹🇬 stop using plantain ..you should of known..The ash is made and sold in pounds, whereas 🇳🇪 is crumble form then sprinkle of 💦 to mold to get exact lbs 🙄. Conclusion: MELANIN HAS BEEN APPROVED..and in STORES stop ASSuming and be happy you don’t know er’thng bcuz you’re from 🇬🇭 take a (L) and jus be happy without the hating on Whitney. Also; check out FoletTv she’ll educate you on ABS 😏

[@tewaa23]

@@wassupg3037 Relax erh😂😂

[@MotiA.]

@@wassupg3037 Madam it's not the deep 😂

[@jojouche7535]

You know the video is fire when you see these two African queens together 🔥

[@Neosoul_prima]

It’s funny she said the oil doesn’t have a scent, when the scent is definitely there. Whitney definitely said she wanted to have a clean line, that wasn’t all about scents. To which I really appreciate. Overall I loved this review!

[@sedsa097]

As someone with sensitive skin, it pisses me off when companies put useless perfumes in their products.

[@deshanewood6870]

“A shensea” lmao I’m Jamaican and I died each time y’all did the accents 😂😂😂. I really enjoy y’all videos. Suh big up!!

[@naturallyphilo]

Thank you Boo 😘

[@leia916]

Same, when I saw the intro, I was shocked to hear patwah 😂😂

[@deshanewood6870]

@@leia916 😂😂 I know right, but I love eve second of it.

[@iPerformance]

Big up mi friend *brap brap brap* 😂💕

[@8ThatUp2]

😂😂😂

[@JF-fn7sm]

4:44 “this ain’t no Aussie Moisture...you can’t just be wastin it like that” “....are you done??” TOOK ME TF OUT😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 LOVE YOU GUYS❤️💕

[@iPerformance]

J F 😂😂😂

[@Niabiafoefia]

Father, Son, Holy Spirit 😭😭

[@naturallyphilo]

Lmaooo! She crazy 😂

[@iPerformance]

Puurr 🥵😂

[@DianaMarie239]

I love when you ladies do these type of videos. I am glad you have your own line in the works. Love you and Performance.

[@naturallyphilo]

Thank you Boo for your support 😘

[@niarose4352]

Ladies, I need these hoodies in a zip up!! Can't be messing up my styles 😂

[@naturallyphilo]

I’m dropped that too 😍😍😍

[@niarose4352]

@@naturallyphilo What!! ❤️ will it be in the winter collection??

[@naturallyphilo]

Nia B. Yup 🥳

[@niarose4352]

@@naturallyphilo Girl, YESSSS ❤️ I'll be buying!

[@pupchunkz610]

It DOES contain real African black soap, she just posted a video about it!!!!!

[@jenyfursmith8413]

It’s like bc it’s not the soap they use then it can’t be "African" black soap. I was just disappointed in this video.

[@ChiTownMama66]

Then why add a chemical surfectant, Decyl Glucoside? Any hoo... good for her and I'm glad most of her products have sold out. May she keep earning that money honey.

[@OutOfFocus777]

ChiTownMom 66 DescriptionDecyl glucoside is a mild non-ionic surfactant used in cosmetic formularies including baby shampoo and in products for individuals with a sensitive skin. Many natural personal care companies use this cleanser because it is plant-derived, biodegradable, and gentle for all hair types.

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

@@ChiTownMama66 it would have taken you 5 seconds to click on the ingredient to see its purpose, the fact that its derived from nature and is commonly used in natural products

[@annettewilliams0219]

PassportTherapy people hear the word chemical and freak out lol everything is a Chemical some good and some bad

[@JFPRECIOUS]

Performance uses soo many different accents that when she talks in her actual voice I'm like.."Who dat?! 🤔"

[@iPerformance]

Daammnn sis you’re just gonna come for me like THAT? 😂😂 But you’re right 🙊😂

[@JFPRECIOUS]

@@iPerformance lool it's entertaining tho! Keep the energy Queen👸🏾❤

[@lblack1961]

😂😂

[@TedEhioghae]

Guys, I found a Stradivarius model that looks like Philo. stradivarius.com/es/mujer/ropa/compra-por-producto/punto/ver-todo/jersey-cuello-alto-c1718564p301845624.html?colorId=001. It is in Spanish because I am in Spain.

[@imani6938]

I love, love Melanin Hair Care. I use the Multi Use as a Leave in and Deep Treatment. I have 2 Bottles, and cannot use anything else. I also love there twisting cream! Melanin is the ONLY coconut free and fragrance free product that comes on 16 oz.. Whitney is HAIR BAE ALL DAY!

[@MeTooPhat]

Whitney explained why “African Black Soap” wasn’t listed as an individual ingredient in her video. It is in there but it’s listed as it’s individual ingredient makeup.

[@naturallyphilo]

Hey Hun, I’m from Ghana and real African Black soap that I’m use to from there is made from cocoa ash, palm or shea tree ash, and dried up plantain leaves. I expected to see a variation of that in the ingredients to be convinced it’s real African Black soap. Because, I didn’t, that’s why I made that statement. Of course I know “African Black Soap” is not an ingredient lol but if you’re going to call a product that, include the main components of ABS. Saying that a product is ABS because it contains “Lavender, pro vitamin b5, tea tree oil , rosemary oil, Argan oil, black cumin seed oil, turmeric, and charcoal powder” is misleading. But if she considers it ABS, that’s her prerogative, it’s just not mine. Nonetheless, Performance and I enjoyed our experience with the product. 💕

[@beverly433]

@@naturallyphilo yeah you got straight to the point. The ingredients you mentioned are the original ones

[@carolt2198]

@@naturallyphilo watch her vid to see what she says because she mentioned Ghana.

[@kaylynboyd2035]

Beverly for that region. “Real” African black soap is laughable because it all just depends on what was available to use. She’s used to what they made it with in her region

[@nise324]

I swear y’all made my day. You guys are hilarious and I love how thorough y’all are. Can you guys review some other smaller black owned companies as well such as Adwoa, Soultanicals etc. Also, I think you’re right about the conditioner. I think she needs to add a deep conditioner to the line for maximum moisture. I also hate those 3,4 and 5 in 1s.

[@kapparhotau181]

Hopefully her next product is a deep conditioner

[@teesnapz5830]

I believe Naptural85 listed the ingredients of the black soap separately, which included the first few ingredients...It is available at Ulta as well.

[@naturallyphilo]

It’s not real black soap from the motherland. I definitely did my research 💕

[@teesnapz5830]

That's funny!!!

[@wassupg3037]

NaturallyPhilo ..I suggest you watch her new video and then make a PUBLIC apology! You mentioned Ghana 🇬🇭..guess what they make it exclusively for her product...😂🤣😂

[@lola.odetola]

Wassup G 😂 omg

[@asnappinturla]

“And we’re blaack😌” I was like what did I hear that right🤣 I’m going to start saying this!

[@ashhnickii6014]

“This will last you til you find husband”🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’m in tears

[@EkeneAnonyai]

Congratsss on your haircare brand!!

[@naturallyphilo]

Thank you Boo!

[@erikae9154]

She addressed the African Black soap in the ingredients in her video. 😹😹 love you guys, this was fun to watch.

[@naturallyphilo]

Thank you Hun! The people have entered the chat to go off on me but I said what I said! 🥵 I am from Ghana 🥳 and the BASE of real African Black soap from there is made from cocoa ash, palm or shea tree ash, and dried up plantain leaves. I expected to see a variation of that in the ingredients to be convinced it’s real African Black soap. Because, I didn’t, that’s why I made that statement. Of course I know “African Black Soap” is not an ingredient lol but if you’re going to call a product that, include the main components of ABS. Saying that a product is ABS because it contains “Lavender, pro vitamin b5, tea tree oil , rosemary oil, Argan oil, black cumin seed oil, turmeric, and charcoal powder” is misleading. Nonetheless, Performance and I enjoyed our experience with the product. 💕

[@erikae9154]

NaturallyPhilo oooh okay, I see what you’re saying. That makes sense.

[@cam4short]

"And... We're BLACK" 💪🏾😍 love you, ladies.

[@naturallyphilo]

Love you too 😘

[@dominickvaldez1963]

I was under the impression that ABS, like other soap, isn’t an ingredient itself, but something that is made of ingredients. You mentioned it smells like Ghana which is hilarious since they allegedly sourced the ABS from there. Also, I haven’t gotten a hoodie yet, but that winter collection sounds like a must cop👀 cant wait to see what colors are available (even tho ya boi stay choosing black 😂)

[@afuantics175]

Hold upppp by the looks of these, this winter collection is about to be 🔥🔥

[@naturallyphilo]

You already know 😍😍😍🥳

[@ms.p3384]

I'm so glad you all reviewed this. I should be getting mines tomorrow and I can't wait!!!

[@naturallyphilo]

Aayyeee 😍...we gotchu Boo 💕

[@euniceminaj8710]

I was just watching y'all this morning I got off my zoom meeting and went straight to dis video I CAN'T MISS IT OHHHHHH

[@naturallyphilo]

Love you Boo 😘

[@nfischer7854]

No one: My friends: What boyfriend? Me: Somebody can not do positive affirmations in peace again? Haters

[@naturallyphilo]

I’m crying 😂😂😂

[@isthatachicken]

Me: _has no money_ Me: _watches intently because I _*_have_*_ to mind this black-owned business_ ✨

[@nailahmelli2736]

I love when you guys do “2 different hair types same product” videos! I’ve learned so much about performance’s hair and others that have her hair type 💯💯👏🏾

[@CLoveBeauty]

I LOVE THAT LEAVE IN! IT MADE MY HAIR SOOO SOFT AND CONDITIONED! I USE THE OIL ON MY BODY... HELL ALL THE PRODUCTS ARE BOMB FOR MY HAIR!

[@liz-tq6dh]

I live for these series, as soon as I see performance and your face in the thumbnail everything must go on stand still by fire by force

[@iPerformance]

It’s a celebration every time we link up BUMBAACLAARTT 😂

[@naturallyphilo]

Hey Boo 😘😘😘

[@latoyabolt9459]

What??? What a crazy attempt! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@debbreannshaw7670]

Lol, stop ✋ 😂

[@TedEhioghae]

Guys, I found a Stradivarius model that looks like Philo. stradivarius.com/es/mujer/ropa/compra-por-producto/punto/ver-todo/jersey-cuello-alto-c1718564p301845624.html?colorId=001. It is in Spanish because I am in Spain.

[@TedEhioghae]

Guys, I found a Stradivarius model that looks like Philo. stradivarius.com/es/mujer/ropa/compra-por-producto/punto/ver-todo/jersey-cuello-alto-c1718564p301845624.html?colorId=001. It is in Spanish because I am in Spain.

[@naiimeeb.7920]

My Favourite Duo 😍 It’s the “No man nuh tek me Fuh idiot” for me 😂😂😂 Love y’all ❤️

[@naturallyphilo]

LMAO! Same!!! 😂

[@graetrinity1724]

I watched this video, that said it took the base of abs and kind of customized it, and looking at the ingredients that lines up, so its not like they used abs as an ingredient, but used the ingredients in ABS as their base

[@naturallyphilo]

Nonetheless, it’s not African Black Soap. The base of ABS is ABS 🥵😂. Dried up plants, leaves,fruits lol

[@graetrinity1724]

@@naturallyphilo Ash, yes. I had to make abs in school, and there is charcoal powder in it and sodium palm kernelate. In no way am I an expert on abs, but it definitely falls under the title and its not false advertising

[@ji-ji4632]

You have to watch her video about her shampoo, she breaks down everything. Don’t just say it doesn’t contain black soap when black soap is not even an actual ingredient, it’s a compilation. Just watch Whitney’s video please and then give these products a fair shot. Y’all used way too much.

[@rachealprempeh1663]

And they did way too much

[@yardleywood7585]

@@rachealprempeh1663 Yes, agree but she is launching her own product line. What better way to do so than by being damning of someone else.

[@denenedancey53]

You’re so on point!! Everybody’s hair is different!!🤷🏽‍♀️

[@denenedancey53]

They’re not funny!! Nor will I take their opinion about someone else product🤷🏽‍♀️

[@shop.ebla.]

@@yardleywood7585 you’re thinking too much LOOL

[@paulac875]

I've been using the entire line on my mixed daughter's hair for a month and it worked a miracle for her hair ( haven't use the shampoo yet, will use on her next wash day ). Her hair is no longer falling out when I touch it. I was using other products for over a year and her hair was falling out and nothing worked. The Melanin hair care saved her hair. Plus her products have no coconut, which my daugher is allergic too.

[@Superwonderific]

LISTEN!!! I bought the satin visor and I LOVE it!!! I’m gonna make a review soon. I always wear it when I’m roller skating💕. So I’m deff gonna get the winter collection! My hair is so dry all the time so I KNOW I’m gonna need/cop a satin lined hoodie or 4 😂

[@eliellz1235]

Barely a minute in and I’m already grinning from cheek to cheek. Your chemistry, your energy in this video is ticking my spine and I’m loving every minute of 🤣❣️👌🏾

[@Ossouko]

ABS is made all over the continent .its ingredients and how it is made vary from country to country. Ghana isn’t the country of reference nor the be all and end all for any African natural ingredients. Allow it! lol

[@angilenemunroe-layne1831]

This video really has me weak 22:51 “What Man?” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@naturallyphilo]

Lmaoooooo thanks for watching Boo 😘

[@lc3092]

Love the energy in the video, Whitney did explain why she couldn’t list African black soap as an ingredient. The shampoo and conditioner worked great and I like how you explained your hair needs to be wet when the shampoo is used.

[@naturallyphilo]

L C Thank you Hun 💕

[@michellefrazier3288]

Performance is a whole character! I bet there is never a dull moment with her!

[@carmeld45]

I love all of these products. The twist elongating cream works great. I wear my hair in twist and it leaves them moisturized all week.

[@boitumelogaregae929]

Wish I had a friend like Philo . Someone to twist my hair 😢

[@iPerformance]

Sorry she’s taken 🙊😂

[@naturallyphilo]

The people have entered the chat to go off on me but I said what I said! 🥵 I am from Ghana 🥳 and the base of real African Black soap that I’m use to from there is made from cocoa ash, palm or shea tree ash, and dried up plantain leaves. I expected to see a variation of that in the ingredients to be convinced it’s real African Black soap. Because, I didn’t, that’s why I made that statement. Of course I know “African Black Soap” is not an ingredient lol but if you’re going to call a product that, include the main components of ABS. Saying that a product is ABS because it contains “Lavender, pro vitamin b5, tea tree oil , rosemary oil, Argan oil, black cumin seed oil, turmeric, and charcoal powder” is misleading to me. Nonetheless, Performance and I enjoyed our experience with the product. 💕

[@CaraDowneyeroticromanceauthor]

never be sorry for stating facts... I love your videos and I love how upfront and direct you are with your reviews. p.s. I can't wait for you to launch your own hair care line and blessings to you for taking that step :-)

[@naturallyphilo]

Cara Downey Thanks so much Cara! I hope you signed up to test them 😘

[@ellakwason4395]

Highly agree with what you said regarding calling the shampoo African Black Soap. The ingredients on it has nothing to do with African Black Soap especially the ones we normally know of. None of the ingredients struck as this is African Black Soap. It struck more as a shampoo that was brown and had good ingredients in it just not ABS ingredients. So I think you stated facts and that’s one Periodt🥵💕💕

[@maraviarmccoy1636]

Don't be sorry philo for explaining the ingredients those people are ignorant an misinformed about the natural products back home in the motherland. I know black soap and know the difference the mimic is totally noticeable.

[@blahblah162005]

Cocoa ash is called threobroma cacao. Palm tree derivatives include palm kernel oil and palm oil. These ingredients are included in the shampoo. The only ingredient from your list that I didn't see in the shampoo is the plaintain leaves 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@Ny.Lynette]

I hope you actually address telling people that the shampoo isn’t real African black soap. All of the ingredients are accurate to that claim, so I’m not really fw this spread of misinformation 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@lc3092]

Ny I agree.

[@leslielewis40]

Whitney states in her video that the shampoo does in fact contain African Black soap. However, that is not just a naturally occurring element. ABS is a “product” itself... ergo each individual ingredient involved must be listed on this product’s ingredient list.

[@BossLadyGrady]

I use the conditioner as a leave-in and my hair responds well to it. I use the cream with Uncle Funky’s gel or Camille Rose gel because my hair needs hold. Love this hair care line.

[@rachelwashington5921]

Just got mines today! Bought the whole line and i’m so excited to try it out for the first time!!

[@shen_876]

I literally jumped when I heard the 'Bumboclaat'😂😂😂😂😂😂 Great vid as usually👌🔥

[@naturallyphilo]

LMAOOOOO!

[@iPerformance]

BUUUMMBAACLAARTT 😂

[@JF-fn7sm]

*continues to twist hair* Performance: “don’t play me. Excuse me!!” *stops twisting hair* Twist: ⬆️↩️↪️↗️🔁🔄 LMFAO😂

[@iPerformance]

😂😂😂

[@dlgardner9418]

I have very dry hair so I put olive oil in my water spray bottle. I tend to twist wet and I mix the melanin hair care oil with the leave-in and twist cream. My results were better with mixing the oil into the other products. If you want even more hold, a mousse styler is a great addition. Haven’t gotten the shampoo yet so looking forward to that. I also use the leave-in and oil with my chunky twists at night to refresh.

[@jewelnelson7308]

Would love to try a sample of your products Jewel [e-mail]

[@chrise7122]

The leave in is drying it has too much protein ( drying types of protein) so what naptrual needs to reconsider is that she making ppl think you can use it several ways but if a person did use thar condition all the ways she said theyd experience a protein overload ... i personally think she was rushed to make the condish cuz it dried my hair out because i used it as co wash n deep conditioner... not to mention minty oils can be drying too ( hence the smell) ...she needs to revamp ... it works better on high porosity looser textures but it needs to be more moisturizing for 4b n 4c

[@p.w.2799]

You needed shampoo. Using it as a cowash is ridiculous if you have low porosity hair. And “protein overload” is not gonna happen with the small about of protein in her product. It’s not a protein treatment, it just contains protein to help keep your hair strong and retain length.

[@jysikahill5803]

@@p.w.2799 Exactly this, if you keep piling products onto your hair without washing with actual your hair is gonna get crunchy. Just because she said it was multi use that doesn't mean use it for every step in your hair routine lol

[@jysikahill5803]

Btw I have low porosity 4c hair it works like magic for me. Maybe just ease up on it or try different ways. What I do is either use it as leave in on wash day and to refresh days later, or deep conditon under a hot cap but don't rinse it out before I twist. Make sure to seal with an oil.

[@chrise7122]

Well im glad it worked for yall ... i know about all that stuff n i love whitney but she maketed the product as saying it can be a co wash , deep cond, n a leave in ... my point is i used it all the ways she said n it left my hair dry which was disappointing when came to leave in ... i tried the stuff it didnt work for me and my hair is bra length n healthy ... n ive been natural for quite a long time ... it didnt work for me and i know she could of done better with this one because the styling cream works so well for most ppl ... yall i clarify my hair but in the case of using this conditioner im glad i didnt it would have been way more dry like pop off dry lollol... so my thing is i wish she would of made just a more singular use condish catering to one thing n not all ... or use a more gentle protein like silk or something ... point is the conditioning agents in product or the ratio of them is not moisturizing enough for some low pros ( like me)... to counter the drying effects of a protein it has to be more moisturizing but because she wanted it to still be a leave in she still made it on the lighter side to me ( this is why i wish she didnt multi task with it , i often wondered how would this formula had came out if she just made it geared toward a rinse out condish for example) ... i think shes going to redo this one ... or hopeful shell just make a good rinse out ... but its not a blast towards her ... i wanted the thing to work lol lol smh ... peace n love yall Oh not to mention i used it as a deep condish under a steamer for 20 mins .... did loc method all that stuff ( ive been natural for 10 yrs yall ) it was DRY DRY DRY DRY DRY.... the type of dry that will set back progress in your hair , the type of dry where you like 👀 " i feel like my hair gonna be dry dry when its dry " dry lol ...love her but its my honest opinion n i agree with philo ... Oh n i deep condish my hair at least 2x a month ... so is it my hair fault or the product ??? 🧐...Its the product cuz my hair was just fine prior 🤷🏾‍♀️ there is another youtuber who had the same experience n she love naptural too ... we want her to win but we not gonna lie n i know naptural doesnt expect us too. But look i hope for the best with naptural ... shes a veteran so i know shell come thru with another product in due time ... yall keep using it if it works for yall but as me i have to listen my hair n it said " lawd help " 😩🤣🤣🤣 i had to wash it back out next day... my hair get scared when i walk past the bottle 👀👀😂... lol ha ha just jokes but yeah real talk 👀 im scared of it tho ....like i said peace n love

[@jysikahill5803]

Lol yeah I understand. I just get so shocked when other people have bad experiences because it's the first line of haircare that actually did what it needed to do for me and thought that's what everybody else was experiecing 😭

[@n4musica]

I love these products. They work for me SOO well and transformed my hair. I haven’t tried the shampoo yet, but I love the others. I use a Shea butter mixture to seal in the softening leave-in, then I put a bit of the twisting cream on top. WOW. When I say my twists are soft, shiny, and moisturized all week!! I have high porosity so I’m used to moisture leaving my hair pretty quick. Not with that combination!! It makes a bomb twist out too. I don’t use the twist cream on its own. It needs a butter/paste to go with it.

[@elizabethjohnson6773]

I love these videos! Very entertaining! I have the whole collection of Melanin Haircare and they are bomb! My favorite is the leave in and oil. The shampoo up there with them though. I didn’t really like the twist elongating style at first. It is really thick! I notice it is better on dry hair for me. Great review!

[@chloeb.1558]

First: Congrats I just found you ladies. Second: Melanin Haircare is now sold at Ulta

[@laquine252]

Welcome to the family!!!! #Philo

[@chloeb.1558]

LaQuine Magee thank you!! 😊

[@Aniexo_]

And a discount on the revair!!? Common Philo what did we do to deserve this🥺❤️

[@kapparhotau181]

And its still $400 with that discount 😫🤣😭

[@JF-fn7sm]

Performance: “some things do what they have to do and that’s what they do...” ........ Philo: “....whatever that means....comb?” 😂😂😂😂😂 y’all kill me LMAO

[@iPerformance]

😂😂😂

[@Jaii_Park]

The oil does have a scent. Kinda lemony, I really love the smell. And the smell of the leave-in. I don't think they have to be uniform. I LOVE how my hair smells when I'm done using Melanin. Her products are definitely my go-tos. No complaints at all.

[@acarmyofone]

See, I have a lot of allergies, so I LOVE LOVE that light/non scent. It makes my heart happy, especially after the disaster that is Pattern Beauty.

[@kapparhotau181]

Be Careful the cream has a coco butter smile to me and the conditioner spearmint is over powering. The cream smile is not too strong though. If you have allergies you will not like the conditioner, the smell lingers until you wash it out. As a Leave-in it lingers for 2 days b4 it starts to fade 😫

[@mariaklaudia4710]

@@kapparhotau181 thanks so much, I also have severe allergies to scent

[@acarmyofone]

@@kapparhotau181 Are you being serious? "Be careful"? I literally just said that I love the light/non scent... meaning I've already used it. Why would I love something that I haven't used yet?? SMELLS (not "smile") bother me, but the Melanin Haircare Leave-In is wonderful for me, the spearmint scent isn't overpowering at all, and the style cream is wonderful as well. There are no perfume smells or ingredients in any of her products, so my allergies which are really really bad to everything from perfume to cigarette smoke to beauty products, aren't triggered by Melanin Haircare at all.

[@liz-tq6dh]

Performances side eyes😂😂🤣🤣🤣 I was feeling them through the screen if side eye could kill lol

[@ryanflowers8638]

I LOVE THEM OMG I JUST SUBSCRIBEDDD the way they’re so specific like explaining their hair type and porosity

[@samiyarichardson7844]

Literally my favorite African queens❤️

[@andreac.5596]

I have all the products, I haven't used the shampoo yet. But my favorite definitely is the leave in multi use conditioner. The twisting cream has a faint shea butter smell and the oil smells like a mixture of tea tree and other oils to me.

[@MaSheri33]

African Black soap is not an ingredient, it's largely made up of palm kernel oil and shea butter which get saponofied. Although there is no official certification process for African black soap, anedotally this qualifies.

[@naturallyphilo]

Hey Hun, I am from Ghana 🥳 and the BASE of real African Black soap from there is made from cocoa ash, palm or shea tree ash, and dried up plantain leaves. I expected to see a variation of that in the ingredients to be convinced it’s real African Black soap. Because, I didn’t, that’s why I made that statement. Of course I know “African Black Soap” is not an ingredient lol but if you’re going to call a product that, include the main components of ABS. Saying that a product is ABS because it contains “Lavender, pro vitamin b5, tea tree oil , rosemary oil, Argan oil, black cumin seed oil, turmeric, and charcoal powder” is misleading. Nonetheless, Performance and I enjoyed our experience with the product. 💕

[@MaSheri33]

@@naturallyphilo I'm also from Ghana. I have family that make Shea Butter from scratch in North Ghana. Sharing my perspective.

[@naturallyphilo]

frocrastination Thank you for your input Hun 💕

[@SimplySherrice]

I absolutely love and enjoy when y’all post these kinda videos! Can you both review The Doux product line?! Please please please. And I can’t wait to try your line Philo 😘

[@styled_by_fash]

Always excited to watch these two...I be smiling all throughout the video 😊.Mad love ❤️

[@Rjdean2722]

The first video I've ever seen of y'all and I LOVE THE ENERGY YALL HAVE you're so fun to watch and informative! Thank you :)

[@ebonylovely4996]

Try the elongated cream and oil together on towel dried hair and let it air dry it works better and you can also use these products in conjunction with other products

[@danellymani205]

Why is performance so funny? Lol! I wish y’all had your own show.

[@KemKemsCurls]

I get so excited when you post these videos! Y’all are toooo funny😂😂 I cant wait for the new hoodie colors and the HAIRCARE LINEEEEE😁

[@naakai6397]

I'm getting that brush. The discount code will definitely help me since I'm in Canada and international shipping be hitting.

[@marvelouslymadison]

LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEE YOUR CHANNEL! YOU GUYS ARE GENIUSESSS! I am looking forward for your hair care launch

[@najahbayyan2458]

I have the Leave-in and the Twist Elongating Cream. 1. Y'all right...the Leave-in is just that: A LEAVE-IN! A damn good one, might I add. Especially if used with the TEC. 2. The Twist Elongating Cream is a styler, no doubt....but as far as hold goes...? Yeah, nah. I I knew this off break, so I used the TEC along with Mielle Organics Ginger & Honey Styling Gel. It helped keep the definition of my twist....but it didn't leave my twist crunchy nor left my hair tacky. I am happy that these black owned products work so well together. I intend to purchase the shampoo and oil. I normally use probiotic soap and I mix grapeseed oil and glycerin to use as a pre-poo, but I will give these a shot. BTW: I have 3c/4a low porosity hair.💖

[@Aniexo_]

I lost my Fifi brush trust I got hyped for the discount code lol

[@naturallyphilo]

I gotchu Boo...I actually lost my old one too. Pretty sure it’s hiding somewhere in the crib lol

[@vannahs]

BUTTT...was your hair wet ?? 👀...🤣🤣🤣

[@naturallyphilo]

PERIODT

[@ladyashley315]

Y’all are too cute! Loved the energy and the vibe it was like a girls hang and review

[@nomfundomolefe2219]

Your energy is electric! So glad i found your channel!!!

[@xoxo_love]

The satin hoodies is such a smart idea

[@moonhoneymami]

Omg thank youuuuuu finally a HP type 4 influencer has that I Stan has products 😍🙌🏾

[@jessicawilliams5100]

Philo had to show Performance how them twists are done. Go ahead girl! lol

[@iPerformance]

This is why she’s Twist Gaawd 😂

[@zadiemarr3027]

I absolutely love ya'll energy, like fr fr. I smiled the whole way through.

[@8ThatUp2]

I think she left out scent because some people are sensitive to fragrance. Maybe she'll come out with a fragrance option for other peoole

[@lorigoins9179]

I love your energy and your review on all of the products. Like you Philo, I have been totally natural since March 10, 2014 and have not texturized my hair. I am low porosity and it is good to blow dry low porosity hair so that the hair can receive the creams/milks and much better. I love that hair dryer but CANNOT afford to own that. Sad to say but, I don't even own a regular blow dryer 🤔. Thank you again for the review!!!

[@ranniquepinnock]

She said "some of us say the product didn't work, but was your hair wet" 😂😂😂 girl im tired of telling customers this

[@esinamakakpo2690]

“Sand and bubble bum”😭😂😂😂 I love y’all ❤️❤️

[@christinegadsden9729]

I have all the products except the shampoo. I didn't get a chance to get the shampoo yet, but I like the products and mine all have a nice smell. They have different smells but they all smell good to me and blends well together.

[@naicaj5124]

Congrats on you upcoming haircare line! I'm excited to see what you have coming up!!

[@kalebmckissick5056]

Great review! Loved this video. Definitely signing up to test your new products... also we need them new hoodies!!!!! Can’t wait!!! Congrats on that!

[@tamaraclark7804]

Congratulations on your new hair line! It makes me happy to see sistas with the same hair type as me. Can't wait to try out your line!.❤️

[@HeyitsKimberlee]

Y’all are spot on about the twisting cream. I loveeee it, I get a so much definition BUT then when I separate, I can’t do too much separating or I get a lot of frizz unfortunately

[@mimiaquariusharris6244]

Watch her video she explains why African black soap is not listed as an ingredient. It’s very informative.

[@mimiaquariusharris6244]

I apologize if you took as me coming for you that was not my intention nor was I being sarcastic.

[@tillyj5682]

I can't wait for your products to drop! I'm so excited!

[@VeraHannaford]

Great video. I got the Melanin conditioner and style creme last month. I like the conditioner, but initially found the creme too thick, but I'll give it another try. I got the shampoo and the oil today. I'm not really into shampoos that strip too much, but I want to try this. Also, the staff at Ulta is so like, "This brand is flying off the shelves." Good for Whitney.