Melanin Haircare Review | Naptural85 | Type 4 Hair

[@SharmaineJoyel]

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[@Ronnibearable]

First of all, I want to say I'm so happy I found you. You know the struggle and PAIN of having type 4 hair and I think it is a PLUS that you're bi-racial. You know BOTH sides of the struggle and can confirm that our hair does not get the same love or attention that looser curl patterns do, even in our own natural hair care community. Sometimes people take one thing and appropriate it to their struggle: For example, because type 4 hair is the most difficult to care for with shrinkage and porosity, The natural hair movement can be daunting when certain tutorials are pandered to the entirety of an "ethnic" audience without exception for the unique problems that OUR hair present. Looking and seeing girls who are black and brown with a looser curl pattern to begin with, go through a big-chop-from-scratch natural hair journey, on some level seems, a little dramatic, especially when they never had to deal with shrinkage that literally makes your hair look like a helmet. When I saw your little 4C fro I wanted to cry. I've never truly come to terms with my hair texture and on some level, I think still I wish I had a looser texture, and most other black people will automatically put you in a box of a "self-hating black" if you feel that way. But it's not about color or jealousy for lighter skin. I am frustrated by THE TEXTURE because people and hair products seem not to cater to it socially, so I feel left out. I didn't realize it until I saw you, a bi-racial girl with 4C hair. Thank you for making a KZbin channel. Thank you for existing, period. Because sometimes it's not about solidarity of race OR color, but just something as simple as freaking hair texture, where I can really feel a true connection with a complete stranger's LIFETIME of struggle and know exactly where it comes from and pinpoint that sometimes it's not even about discrimination against skin color, but hair texture alone.

[@ossier2796]

You’re hair has grown so much. I’ve tried the oil and the cream. I washed with shampoo and used a leave in conditioner and then the Melanin style cream, I only do wash and goes but no flaking. I only use the oil to fluff my hair out. My hair is low porosity.

[@73Stargazer]

I have 4c hair, but I am fully caucasian, my family tree all pretty much comes from Scotland, England and Czechoslovakia. I am always insecure when going into a predominantly African American hair care store, I am terrified people will tell me I am appropriating their culture. I would hate to do that, but I do need the hair care. I also do put my own small box braids in, to give myself a break from the complex hair care, and to help my hair grow. A group of amazing, confident black women taught me how to put in the braids, and helped teach me how to care for my hair. I am so grateful for them. My mom and I had no idea what we were doing for most of my life, she tried so hard, but coming from a predominantly white town, and a fully white family, she had no one to learn from.

[@laurenlocd3180]

73Stargazer can I see a picture of your hair ??

[@mswtaz94]

Fully Caucasian? Bloodwork and DNA testing bore that out? At any rate, buy what you need and where. We’ve always had to.

[@Simplylockd]

I didn’t have any issues with flaking. I’m wondering if it’s because u cowashed & not shampooed...🤔 There may be residual residue from previous products. I always shampoo if I’m switching brands/products to have a clean slate.

[@ChristinaPerkz]

I'm thinking the same. Usually when flaking occurs it's because there is other product in the hair or it's from the cowash, shampoo or conditioner that was used. Well at least for me.

[@Anne-uu7nv]

I never cowash and I use clean shampoo but I have lot of flaking

[@Therealmvp_e]

My hair is very similar to yours and no matter what I do this product definitely causes flaking.

[@FeliciaCurry]

So I didnt purchase the oil, but I did buy the cream. I didn't experience any flakage. I did wearable twists on blown out hair using my choice of leave in conditioner as Naptural85 recommended. My hair was moisturized for over a week I've also used the cream on wet hair doing a wash n go using my choice of leave-in and a gel. The leave-in & gel were not of the same line, I got great results. I would suggest trying this cream with a leave in if you haven't yet.

[@thecosmicladybug]

My wash and go using this was a FLOP! I had to clarify my hair and start over on a new style. It's fine, I love it so much regardless. I use it for braid and twistouts. Works amazing on my daughter's hair also.

Love your texture so much! Thank you for reviewing these products! Very interesting to see how it reacts on your hair for sure.

[@bluevines1301]

Curious as why you dont part your hair in sections to distribute product better on your hair.

[@daniellenicole1980]

Exactly! I wonder the same thing! I don’t think it’s overkill at all. She’d get far better results on her hair and the product would be able to do its job. You just can’t slap this product on top of your hair. Doesn’t matter the hair type..working in sections is the way to go especially with a twist out!

[@Simplylockd]

Danielle Nicole true!

[@Teedimps1598]

I guess she prefers it that way

[@daniellenicole1980]

Naru Summer 卌 yes I respect that’s her preference and she prefers it that way! I wouldn’t want anyone trying to tell me how to do something I’m comfortable with. It was my observation that maybe the product would work better with sectioning. Hope I didn’t offend her or anyone else

[@Teedimps1598]

@@daniellenicole1980 nah i dont think anyone would be offended. You're not demanding her to section her hair. Its just an opinion and advice thay can or wont be taken

[@michellejean-baptiste]

You've grown more comfortable with your hair. It shows and that confidence only enhances your beauty. We don't have the same hair type but I've been watching you just to see when you would fall in love with your hair bc I believe that when we fall in love with our hair, our self-esteem evolves also. Your hair looks great!

[@natashyahendrix2]

Perhaps try clarifying your hair instead of co-washing. I agree it works better on damp hair and with a light leave-in conditioner. I love the smell of the oil.

[@alisonhilaire4170]

Thanks for the honest review. My hair is high porosity, so I don't remember the last time I had flakes with a product lol. There is no product that works for everyone unfortunately (maybe argan oil🤔?). That's why I would not say that 4C hair with low porosity should stay away. There are A LOT of other factors to consider. Otherwise finding the right product would be so easy...😞

[@drea1985]

I would like to see a bantu knot out with this same cream. It did really good definition with the twists. 👌

[@nakeasimone13]

First off. I love your hair texture because it’s the perfect texture for a bomb twistout. 💯👌🏾 My texture is similar to Nap85 and I used it just has she did when she did a demo of her product on her channel. I didn’t have the flaking and my hair was soft and very moisturized afterward. I know this is her first time in the market I’m assuming in the future she may come out with more products that will cater more to women with low porosity 4c hair

[@JermaineAuNatural]

The oil is my daily after shower moisturizer. It truly is the best oil out!

[@poohbear100000000000]

I was waiting for someone who had my same hair texture to try this product!

[@DivaDen]

Check out my review

[@jessicad277]

Try it with the mane choice 3n1 revitalizing Conditioner the two combined with the Melaninhaircare Twist elongating style cream retains moisture since the cream alone isn’t a moisturizer but a styler. I loved your results from your twist.

[@chukwubarbara8705]

Your hair is growiiing ❤️❤️

[@NaturalRawEssence]

Thanks Joy-el for your honest opinion. My hair texture is just like yours so I value your review. Thanks for saving me the coins. Really trying to cut down on my hair products.

[@debbik30]

Beautiful hair! Looks like you need to clarify your hair first then give it another try. You may have product build up.

[@naturallyjelly2277]

I love your channel! Glad you reviewed her products. 🖤

[@HflowerP]

i also have LP type 4 hair and i had a similar experience when i applied it to washed, wet hair. it didn't flake exactly, but it didn't moisturise my hair the way i expected it would, it does a much better job with dry or very slightly damp hair. i remember watching a video about LP type 4 hair, explaining that when the hair is completely wet it doesn't allow for as much product to absorb into the shaft, so maybe that's why. the oil/cream combo is a necessity for me too!

[@KLB1218]

I agree, I’m not a fan of sectioning my hair when I apply product. Mainly because I’m lazy and try to do my hair as quick as possible. However, I recently sectioned when I applied my product and it did yield better results.

[@BlueSkies7]

I wish I would've seen this video BEFORE I purchased these products. They should arrive any day now and I guess I will see how well I can manage with them. Love your video by the way. Thanks for being honest.

[@patricianichols8546]

Thanks for reading the ingredients because I don't use any products with sulfate in it. I'm 4c, low porosity hair. You're really getting the hang of the twist out thing. 😆 Loving it on you girl, totally rocking it!😍 I definitely believe whatever works on your hair use it. Because not everything works on all hair types, ya know. Good job as always & thanks for sharing.👍

[@Micah1223cs]

KZbinrs are raving about the products and I understand the genuine loyalty, but still tell the truth. I have low porosity and you have to seriously PLAY with the elongating cream. I LOVE the oil. But in my trials and error, I find that using the cream on soaking wet hair doing twists and sealing it in, works. I didn't have flaking because I used it on freshly washed hair and WORKED it in like seriously. Lol. Thx Joy-el, love your vids hun.

[@TilwanaStringer]

You’ll be able to cover more strands, as well, when you section the hair off. It goes by faster. AND ☝🏾 you’ll have more than one time, in a sitting, to figure out how much product you actually need

[@SuperAnimecity]

It's cool seeing the camera in the mirror behind you but heck yeah! I'm here for your hair mainly

[@mst2441]

Wow beautiful results. Like you, I can only use the oil. Shea butter creams are a no-go for me... makes hair hard🤷

[@queenshaina101]

Tia H usually that’s how my hair is too. But it may not! My hair doesn’t really like shea butter but loves this cream ! It’s so moisturizing

[@sable7114]

@@queenshaina101 have you tried all things natural lemongrass leave in conditioner? If so, what did you think of that?

[@queenshaina101]

Sable 711 didn’t like it

[@sable7114]

@@queenshaina101 I didn't either and it put my hair in a really bad Tangled matted state. They did send suggestions of how else I might try it so for the first time a couple of days ago I put a little bit on a small section of completely dry hair followed by oil so I will experiment a little bit. Every time I open my refrigerator I was seeing that huge bottle sitting there thinking that's money down the drain. Wondering if I could mix it in a cream or something, because it has a wonderful smell, and use it as a body lotion or cream but that was not one of the suggestions sent to me. I would think the ingredients are okay for skin if okay for here. What do you think or what did you do with yours? Did you just give it to someone else, none of my friends seem to want to try it after my experience.

[@shereeseblackman7871]

Hi Joy-el, I'm sorry it didn't work for you :(, the cream worked really well for me and I have low porosity hair. I apply it to hair wet with warm water. It gave me a great wash and go. Really soft and full. I'm addicted.

[@marinahernandez7103]

Thank you for the review and mentioning how castor oil makes your scalp itch. I have the same problem. It’s hard for me to do LOC method, oil just sit on my hair and it makes my hair oily to the touch. I tried Camille Rose herbal tea oil and that stuff made my hair super greasy as well. I will try the Melanin oil, wish me luck.

[@BrownieBeautyTalk]

Hey, have you tried these products yet?

[@sheba653161]

It's so funny that you talked about knowing how much your hair can handle. I used to use a product that would sometimes give me a great twist out and then other times I just didn't understand what was going on. I remember one time I got the best results I had ever had, and I mean perfect results, but I never experienced that again. Needless to say, I gave up on that product but I'm sure it was because I was never using the same exact amount.

[@SkyeBlueToo]

I think you might find it easier if you sectioned off your hair when applying your leave ins, deep conditioners etc...just a humble suggestion. Your hair is coming along so nicely!

[@SharmaineJoyel]

Thank you! I'm actually planning out a whole video on sectioning my hair hopefully for next week or the next. Maybe before the aloe vera series 😁💕

[@l.s.1970]

Thank you! Thank you! For your honest opinion! I know it's important to support our natural hair sisters. But I need honesty, before I spend my money. 👍🏽😊

[@DivaDen]

Definitely get the oil. I will be buy more of that.

[@sable7114]

And also Whitney would like to hear these opinions because she may be able to tweak the product some more or make another that might be more suitable for low porosity hair

[@mswtaz94]

The problem is that not every product is going to work for everybody. Regardless of porosity. Some with low porosity actually like this and didn’t have flaking.

[@TC-gx3qn]

When reviewing someone's product, in all fairness, it should be done on freshly washed hair to ensure that there is nothing else affecting the results. Would be interesting to see you try it again on freshly washed hair : )

[@SharmaineJoyel]

I did wash my hair. It was throughout the week that I cowashed.

[@EssentiallyEbonee]

Yep! I had the exact same issues. I DO love that it elongates and helps prevent fairy knots. I absolutely LOVE that part of it. However, it leaves a white residue and my hair swells A LOT when I use it. I wish I could use it because my hair feels SO soft and is far more manageable with this product. However, the white residue is a no-go for me.

[@laurawilliams4087]

You gotta to use the oil right after the cream to prevent residue.

[@EssentiallyEbonee]

@@laurawilliams4087 I ended up throwing mine away. It just wasn’t right for my hair. Thanks though! ☺️

[@laurawilliams4087]

@@EssentiallyEbonee ok what is your hair type?

[@dorisbalogun9353]

I appreciate your honest review. Thank you!

[@DrRisk01]

your eyes are so pretty, doll!

[@knitone2312]

I love ❤️ ❤️❤️❤️aloe Vera for my hair. I use the powder in my deep conditioner and the aloe Vera juice as a curl refreshing / moisturizer in the morning. Aloe Vera has tons of benefits... can't wait to see how you use it. More ideas 💡 💡the better for me.

[@Ducky190]

I am in love with the oil👏👏👏👏I use it all over my body. The leave in and elongating style creame just top it off. My hair is soft for days. Camille Rose is also a top favorite of mines. It is next in line. Her DIYs are the truth.She is amazing👌❤😋

[@mswtaz94]

SheRae DelSol is low porosity and her results came out beautifully.

[@carlacherne3097]

Thanks for your review I also had some flaking when I did my twist outs ☹️

[@Eveningbreeze721]

I saw one youtuber who had visible flakes that she did not mention in the review. But when asked in the comments she admitted to some flaking.

[@DivaDen]

I had the same thoughts about the oil. I love argan oil a lot as well. I hope she comes out with more TFW 💜

[@titaniacolossal]

I love your hair. AND it's growing so MUCH. so thick.

[@nonalolagirl]

Thank you so much for reviewing the oil too! So many people pass on it but these oils work SOOO well with the twist cream, it's not like every other oil out there and let me tell you, it works wonderfully on the skin too! As for the flaking, did you use a leave in before applying the cream? I have low porosity hair and use it the way she instructed in her videos (dampen hair, add leave in, generous amount of twist cream, oil) and get no flaking until I start layering it heavy throughout the week. I have tried it with other styles, using a gel too, and it doesn't flake until I try to add extra products.

[@tynnettam9636]

I have low porosity hair and this twisting cream works best with a leave in conditioner in my hair. But I do wait until my hair is damp like you did. I also noticed the oil softens the hair when applied over the cream. I’m going to try mixing them together like you did to see if that also works for me. I honestly think it’s the cocoa butter and kokum buttes that make this harder to absorb

[@missmarkle6827]

Thanks for the review. Your hair looks great.

[@corel5180]

Beautiful 2 strand twist. I wish I did good with oils. I should an allergy test. But I always learn a little more watching your videos. I want to do mini dreads for a while to get it to grow.

[@HeyitsKimberlee]

I loveeeeee Whitney, she has been so influential in my natural hair journey BUT I have type 4 coarse thick hair and just know this would not work for me for a wash and go. The only reason I would buy it would be for a twistout but a white cast and flaking, that’s a major no no. Thanks for the honesty.

[@bbappzz98]

Kandidkinks and beneaththeweave liked it. The first is high porosity and i think the second is as well. They're both 4c.

[@HeyitsKimberlee]

bbappzz98 I should’ve specified, I’m low porosity. I could see how it could work for high porosity.

[@bbappzz98]

@@HeyitsKimberlee oh okay, that makes sense. Hopefully she'll put out products in the future that would work for your hair.

[@HeyitsKimberlee]

bbappzz98 yep I hope she expands, I love her channel!!

[@shannonpayne3041]

Think it's all about the different hair types, different results for different hair types

[@reginagordon4246]

Thank for this you and I have the same type hair. So if it doesn't work for you it won't work for me. I still like Texture ID products for my twist outside and twirls and curls.

[@shicks5701]

I know you’ve said you don’t like gel for the flakes. Try Aunt Jackie’s line the coconut crepe recipes. There is a gel and it’s amazing. It doesn’t flake my hair and I have 4c hair. I think you would like it as well.... love your videos 😍

[@Timetrae]

Yes it flakes on my hair too BUT did you use it with a leave in. I tried it with two of my leave ins. My first it flaked with but my 2nd leave in (Curls Blueberry bliss) it was wonderful and no flaking!!! It took some work for me to figure out how it works with my hair. You are spot on when you say it’s too easy to go overboard because it is since it is sooo creamy. But once you find it that balance it’s amazing!!! It doesn’t give me elongation though. But I love it as a styler since finding my perfect balance.

[@Timetrae]

I’m low porosity too.

[@Eveningbreeze721]

Love the Curls BB leave-in

[@mirilazure3775]

Maybe with the cream you should definitely put your hair in section I used to just throw leave in conditioner on my fro but now I do sections and it changed my hair

[@stephpowell7648]

Yeah. I love Whitney. I have been watching her from her TWA days and she has honestly taught me the most invaluable lessons on how to care for my hair. HOWEVER, just looking at her hair tells me that what works on hers won't work on mine. Her hair is what we'd call in the Caribbean, 'coolie'. Its looser in texture than a 4c and it holds water. Its smoother and just looking at it you can see that it holds shine. That shine is actually water, in the strands. She's not exactly low porosity like many 4c's and her hair is just different and not at all the status quo. Without being able to touch her hair myself to see/feel the difference, I know that the products that work in her, wont work on mine. I only take advice on products from people who have very similar hair to mine. That's the key, otherwise you will be let down.

[@mzzari21]

Yea I'm from trinidad and Whitney has some slight dougla features particularly her hair

[@stephpowell7648]

@@mzzari21 exactly. Joyel, dougla means the same as coolie does in the Caribbean.

Steph Powell just a question but what does her being a “coolie” have to do with how her hair reacts to products? This is coming from a “coolie” 🤔

[@stephpowell7648]

@ her hair is different from Joyels. It's quite simple. Naps85 may not have an Indian parent but her hair is similar to that of someone who is a coolie. Maybe she has throwback heritage, regardless her hair is not the same as Joyels and therefore reacts differently to products. For example, people whose hair naturally holds more water and is smoother can use products like eco styler and won't get flakes but someone with 4c course low porosity hair will almost certainly get flakes with the same product.

Steph Powell I am just a bit confused why the “coolie” thing is relevant.. why does she possibly having Indian heritage matter? How does that determine the health of her hair? My mother is also considered a “coolie” and our hair is completely different and reacts to products different, so I really don’t get it. It’s literally like saying “her hair is that way because she’s mixed” and that’s not progressive at all. And, I understand the concept of hair porosity, density etc. very clearly, I am just a bit confused at the relevance of that.

[@parisz]

Dear lord you’re beautiful. Just wowww

[@itsbritt9155]

I love the line , it keeps my hair from breaking.

[@laurawilliams4087]

You gotta to use the oil right after the cream to prevent residue.

[@MonicaBryant]

Whitney doesn't have type 4 hair so I'm not surprised her cream doesn't work on us. Thank you for saving me $24 dollars.

[@aprilmiller4422]

Yes she does. She has type 4a she has said this countless times

[@janna9331]

can you do a makeup tutorial sometime? We are the same skin tone and I would love to know what foundations you use and what you do for your simple eye looks. I love your natural look; you are so pretty!

[@huhnahmai934]

Janna she has them on her Chanel

[@SharmaineJoyel]

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[@Saywhatweezie25]

Hate when I get flakes. But I guess it's part of testing products 😣. Your twists were cute though 😊

[@SummerBailey]

Could you do a top deep conditioners or leave in conditioners that you use video?

[@tgrayson4172]

Your beautiful love your hair...👍thanks for sharing 💖💖💖

[@deviledspamella]

Great review. Thank you!

[@NoName-cs9ot]

I was waiting for you to review this

[@Cherrylove570]

Try it on dry hair J

[@ossier2796]

Oh wow I just used the oil before bed and I had to rinse it out, my husband had an allergic reaction to the oil. I’m going to have to throw it away.

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

Girl send it to me!! I love this stuff🤗

[@sable7114]

No, send it to me or better yet take it to a women's shelter. Wonder what in it he could be allergic to? Is it just a scent that it has? Take it to work and well your hands after washing them.

[@SharmaineJoyel]

Oh no! Do you know what part of it you were allergic to?

[@breej69]

Have you tried the twisting cream with leave-in conditioner? I don't recall you saying if you had that in your hair prior to adding the twisting cream.

[@Sam-vo1lf]

Love your videos!

[@tmichele8922]

I tried it and had same results. But worked well I my cousin hair. So I gave it to her. I’m just gonna stay with Miche Beauty and mane choice

[@Meggs93_]

I’ve been wanting to try this oil but it’s sold out on the website. 😩

[@d.deegodjones]

My hair did not like it. For wag or twistout it left white stuff on my hair maybe you have low porosity hair like I do. I ended up giving away the two jars I bought

[@d.deegodjones]

Ps I have been natural for 17 years and I have tried every popular twistout cream my fave is camille rose almond jai. Have you tried it ?

[@SharmaineJoyel]

I'm low porosity :) And no I have not! I'll add it to my list

[@tasceiaclarke5058]

Did you hair naturally grow ends? Or you had to trim it or something? I chopped mines about 4 months now and the ends are really blunt

[@SharmaineJoyel]

It has been about a month since I trimmed it, so it has grown a bit :)

[@sophiabulgaria267]

I think people with finer hair are okay with this product. Your pretty hair is very thick and so you can not say this product isn't good for everbody

[@ax1338]

How long does it take to twist your hair

[@SharmaineJoyel]

2-3 hrs

[@sophiabulgaria267]

i love your eyebrows

[@desireemadera632]

What camera do you use?

[@SharmaineJoyel]

Canon Rebel t6i

[@Nijilove78]

This is totally unrelated but I am so tickled when I see your thumbnails and I think "is she white? black?" when I already know you're mixed 🤔😃

[@gabbysamuels3300]

Do you condition your hair everyday?

[@SharmaineJoyel]

About 3-4 times a week

[@TheJamaicanQueenie]

Your hair us beautiful 😍

[@cjzanders5430]

That oil cream combo is too much playin. 💙. Always love the twist outs even with flaking I can’t see from video . Lol

[@PrincessYonna1]

Your very beautiful

[@BabyGirlRegineWhite]

Dammm your hair is thick

[@joiwilliams8254]

I am very curious to her race/ethnicity

[@Eveningbreeze721]

Yes she does have a vid on it. Her dad is white I believe

[@lillanthompson9086]

@@Eveningbreeze721 correct her dad is white and her mom is black. She have a video.

[@Mrs_Canary]

Yikes