NATURAL HAIR TIKTOK MADE ME CRY. | Reacting to 4C Hair TikToks

[@TheStarPuppy]

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[@lpsloveandgame6046]

LuV, I appreciate you. So much. Just so you know, there are positive creators on TikTok, you just gotta dig a lil bit.🥰

[@lpsloveandgame6046]

@taylorcassidyj is an amazing example

[@staceyward5375]

Okay let’s be real. We can skip these in these in-video ads if we want. HOWEVER, Danielle made it super entertaining lol. And now I have succumbed and I’m about to find these vitamins on the internet when I’m done watching this.

[@竜姫様]

You'll probably never see this but in case you do if like to give you some good advice. Please don't do tiktok hacks you'll destroy your beautiful hair!!!! And I'm also too soft for tiktok so you're not alone. The only thing I'd recommend for you is doing the Maximum Hydration method but SKIP the Cherry Lola method. For best results use botanical products, Lots of WATER (get in the shower and stay there lol), make sure your hair isn't too soft or hard, and keep hair in sections. Pre Poo (Detangle beforehand get you an aloe pre poo product.) ACV rinse Deep Condition (use a balance deep conditioner with protein and moisture) Clay Mask Leave in Cream/Gel/Styler

[@gee_emm]

I've pretty much stopped watching natural hair channels. I don't appreciate anyone trying to 'convince me' to do anything. I got shamed for having natural hair. I got shamed for having relaxed hair. I got shamed for wearing extensions. I got shamed for not wearing my natural hair out. I have left that chat!

[@Hellakiddie]

This!

[@vivalalirpa]

Yup!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@tangiechapman6219]

Amen

[@Unique-Star_000]

Same

[@liagrace1]

Damned if you do, damned if you don't. Just do what you want at the end of the day

[@CandyLV72]

If these people are claiming 4C then I have to be around 7M

[@natachaa.6880]

🤭🤭🤭👍🏽

[@kaheaisaac1]

Lol.they aint 4c love

[@nfischy1018]

Agreed. I have predominantly 4a coils, a lot of TRUE 4c coils (ball point pin spring size and smaller) and silky textured 4a & 3c coils blended in my “kitchen area” (from ear to ear & downward to the nape). My TRUE 4c coils are super soft, perfectly consistent 😍 and it’s well defined even without products after being freshly washed. The 4a is high porosity, tangles *very* easily & can be a nightmare because of its in between texture...it mostly requires products before the majority of coils look defined. There is a *very distinct difference* in the size of the 4c coils and the 4a & 3c ones and also in how the hair behaves.

[@black40sunrise]

That’s what I was thinking 🤔 they not 4C😏😖

[@angelnoir9]

They're not 4c. Most people think having frizzy hair means they have 4c hair

[@fooloo993]

Aww nooo, the "am I too soft for tiktok..." you honestly might be and I think that's a beautiful thing

[@sharkofjoy]

no shame, I am also too soft for tiktok 😔

[@marianne3054]

@@sharkofjoy can’t get on there without feeling like crying

[@oddgoddess5576]

i know i sure am, thats why i never bothered downloading it

[@brie1026]

I'm too soft for instagram and tiktok, I never even bothered with them

[@竜姫様]

I don't have Instagram, Tumblr, TikTok, Twitter, or Snapchat. Lol 😂

[@lesegomonageng6329]

Honestly Tiktok isn't for you ma'am.. Protect your peace.. Sending love from South Africa 🌻

[@christiangirl9478]

💙Jesus lived the life we couldn't live and died the death we deserved and rose 3days later, repent of your sins and trust in Him💙.

[@kaya8933]

Right. . . I’m like her and I had to delete tiktok, my feelings was hurt every day 💀

[@LyssieLysse]

Tik Tak is a hot mess! I refuse to download it to my phone or tablet.

[@elledumble]

I only downloaded it a few weeks ago but I use it for cooking and food inspiration when I'm out of ideas!

[@marywatters5346]

Christian Girl Yessss

[@sandraibrahim6689]

20:40 thats seun okimi . she had relaxed hair for so long and she has a youtube channel where she taught the correct way to protective style and how to get relaxed hair to not break off and retain length and she just recently went natural . shes a lovely girl with a sweet heart.

[@deedarcy5972]

She's probably started watching this channel for tips too lol

[@nombuso4162]

I love Seun so much. Her new journey is so exciting

[@soliver198]

Love Seun too!! She's such a bright spot. I'm enjoying following her on her new journey

[@sharnaepegues7025]

You know something? I was kind of upset when she decided to go natural only because I didn’t know a lot of relaxed youtubers and she was SUPER helpful lol. And now I’m a month and a half in my transition to going natural lol. Not because of Seun but because I just want to live with my hair. All I ever knew was relaxers. I’m so ready to live with my natural hair and loving every part of who I am. ❤️

[@sandraibrahim6689]

@@sharnaepegues7025 aw im so proud of you

[@dilinsimon9568]

@12:02, Nope. Not overreacting. Tik Tok is a very colourist, texturist, and racist place. Especially when it comes to 4c natural hair. There is a certain hair type that is heavily pushed in the algorithm and even some folks saying that they in fact are 4c in the tags when the curls say otherwise. If you don't fit in the box, your self-esteem gets heckin' glocked. Tik Tok is not for girlies like me, no ma'am. No ma'am. Edit:This video really shows your heart, and I'm really thankful that there are content creators like you who honestly help combat against the flames. We all have to fight the flames, one positive word, big chop, and share at a time. Also thanks for the video, love you StarPuppy

[@arielled3804]

100%. Tiktok is like the complete distillation of western beauty standards. You get likes for being thin, young and white, with long straight blonde hair. And, aside from the inarguably gorgeous exceptions, the further away you are from those beauty standards, the fewer likes you get. Tiktok is fun, but at the same time, it isn't fun at all.

[@Somebodyelse141]

it shows you more of what you look at. I rarely use tik tok anymore because it used so much of my time, but when I did it was filled with some history posts, social justice things, couples posts (cringey I know), Muslim stuff, Black stuff, etc.. I rarely saw anything toxic. Of course when starting you're going to have to look up what you're interested in and like posts or like posts of someone who posts the type of content you're looking for.

[@mariahfrancois9517]

Yas it is

[@marywatters5346]

God loves you and will never stop loving you. He loves us so much that he sent his only son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins. Jesus died and rose again 3 days later. If you believe that Jesus died and rose again 3 days later you shall not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@marywatters5346]

God loves you and will never stop loving you. He loves us so much that he sent his only son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins. Jesus died and rose again 3 days later. If you believe that Jesus died and rose again 3 days later you shall not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ariyanadelsantos365]

Tik tok is the literal sneeze of social media platforms. It came, hit hard and spread it's germs everywhere 😒

[@AdirondackRuby]

That is the best description of tiktok ever.

[@ShinyNachos]

Best description of Tik Tok I've ever heard! Exactly why I don't mess with it!

[@melanatedcutie748]

The next time someone ask me if I have a tiktok I'm gonna direct them to this comment .👏🏾👏🏾

[@skelepuns8781]

Honestly tik tok learns your preferences scarily quickly so if all you see is shitty content that makes you upset maybe don't look up or interact with that content 🤔

[@ileanasantamaria2364]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Rainbowstar1998]

This is why I don't eff with Tiktok. Literally 90% of tiktoks I've seen are pure cringe! It's giving misogynoir, anti-blackness, self-hatred, colorism, racism, featurism, texturism, and a host of other "-isms". You are a brave soul for venturing onto that dumpster fire of an app.

[@mzartdesigns]

Yes! It’s complete trash. I deleted that shit months ago.

[@marywatters5346]

God loves you and will never stop loving you. He loves us so much that he sent his only son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins. Jesus died and rose again 3 days later. If you believe that Jesus died and rose again 3 days later you shall not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@checkmattee222]

I just go on it to see cat videos, conspiracy theories and religious stuff☺️

[@honestfriend767]

@@metwix Check out this video, KZbin is censoring it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ3RqKVqit2hpaM

[@jenblack98]

Aye. Seriously stopped using Tik Tik because I just couldn't go through the disability related tabs without seeing some really ableist content. Really reminds me of 2014 Tumblr. It can be good if you find the right community but the rest is hellfire trash.

[@dionysus9876]

They need to come out with a natural hair afro emoji, been overdue!

[@__-kf6tg]

that’d be cute no cap

[@skweakypenguin]

A nasty pattern with tiktok is people that don't have 4c or even type 4 hair are using those tags on their videos strictly to get views and the same goes for the "recipes" and "hacks". The videos are also heavily edited and while something may work, you don't actually know that they did what they "showed" in the video. Please be extremely selective on what you do decide to try.

[@tabithathewholistic]

Exactly!!

[@christiangirl9478]

💙Jesus lived the life we couldn't live and died the death we deserved and rose 3days later, repent of your sins and trust in Him💙.

[@tabithathewholistic]

@@christiangirl9478 We're talking about hair...

[@RubyBlueUwU]

From my (outside) perspective, Tiktok doesn’t seem to be an app with *any* integrity, it’s the end result of telling a bunch of people who desperately want fame and money that they’ll get fame and money with lies that generate clicks…that sounds super harsh but it really seems like the focus is on attention and not being genuine or real or helpful and actively not caring if you harm people emotionally or physically. Again, I’m sure there’s plenty of people not like that on there, but it seems like the overarching theme

[@SARAVANDEGIRL]

True but like I see that in a lot of platforms it’s so hard to find 4c hair... but yeah TikTok it’s the worst LOL

[@BuffyNoir140]

I wish young black would get over the hair challenges, length goals, and comparing themselves to other black women hair. You will go broke buying all the products that is supposed to make your hair grow down to butt, or you end up destroying the hair you have. Accept what you have and take care of it

[@boricua584]

Or just find something that works for you. I did and my hair has finally gotten to a Length I can work with

[@fin4008]

Yess

[@jeromegilly]

Please ✋🏾 don’t tell me what I need to hear 😒

[@eboniclarke177]

My thoughts exactly

[@sofinaodero]

I’m nervous that type 4 people don’t think combs are for them. Combs are for detangling. Of course, you can finger detangle though with the right product and patience, you can use a comb to detangle your type 4 hair. Also, type 4 hair can fall down due to its weight and length. It doesn’t just keep growing straight up forever 😭 Picks are great for building volume though aren’t a detangling tool traditionally. Personally, I’ve had the same shower comb since 2014 and old faithful has been detangling my 4C hair for years without causing damage.

[@apara2005]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Type 4 hair can def fall down. It depends on your density. Most of my type hair falls down...except the top right because it has a higher density/higher shrinkage than the rest of my hair. And no, there is no type 3 hair on my head. It's just the weight of my hair.

[@diannalovesfood]

Us 4c scalpy and fine types don't use combs. Denser hair or thicker strand sure ... the way I do my husband's hair would cause breakage to mine.. The way he does his hair with combs would leave me bald. It's a individual journey!

[@zeppelin_7245]

Lol at 'growing straight up forever'. Imagine.

[@makeupwith_jojo]

Yeah I have no problems with combs as long as I use the right ones. Generally I always comb my hair when I have conditioner in it or some kind of detangler

[@Window4503]

That’s encouraging to hear! To quote a viral video: “It do go down!”

[@marid3615]

I think when people say natural hair isn’t for everyone they mean the work/time that goes into maintaining it. I’ve entertained the thought of relaxing my hair again for this sole purpose but I know I’d end up missing my natural hair. Also I agree with you in your assessment of tiktok. You have to very mindful on what you consume there.

[@eo4345]

I simply don’t get when people say this. Like saying natural skin tone isn’t for everyone. Yes being black means it’s harder to find the right shade for things, skin care isn’t made with us in mind, not to mention racism, but is bleaching the standard? Does that mean it’s black skin is inherently difficult to have and live with. Or is it external factors making it difficult. I’ve never seen anyone name legitimate reasons as to what makes black hair difficult. Styling? Yeah and if the beauty standard was afros, then white girls would say it’s difficult having white hair because it’s impossible to get their hair type into afros or even most of our braiding styles. If your having difficulty achieving a style than just....don’t do it. It’s not that hard, get a wig that u can do it with. Most relaxed girls just wear wigs anyway.

[@marymikel9193]

That's probably why many Hebrew women back then wore various forms of braids, locks, twists and head coverings, to reduce the maintenance probably.

[@sarahdanforth703]

@@eo4345 most relaxed girls have their hair out cause there's a lower risk of matting and tangling. Natural hair takes time to do, and the tighter the coil and coarser the hair it could be a whole day's wash. Not everyone has the time or lifestyle for that and not everyone wants to wear a wig to put it away. It even makes sense why most 4c girls wear their hair stretched cause it's better for the hair's health

[@eo4345]

@@sarahdanforth703 If you are taking a whole day to wash your hair you are definitely doing something wrong. It should not take more than 20 minutes to shampoo your hair and an hour max to condition. My hair is coarse too, and it shrinks a lot. So what do I do? I prevent it from shrinking! And even if I do let it shrink. What’s the big deal. Just detangle it afterwards. So many naturals taking an hour to detangle their hair in a pre poo only to wash their hair loose without sections than detangle it again one by one for deep condition only to take all the twists out to rinse.

[@eo4345]

@@sarahdanforth703 My sister is relaxed and I don’t judge her but my issue is when people try to make up a reason or excuse you don’t need to validate your choice. My sisters hair takes as long as mine to do and it’s half the length. It’s just a placebo affect, people with relaxed hair THINK it takes shorter time because they can’t admit to themselves that they simply ENJOY working with straight hair. When you associate negative things with your hair constantly it becomes longer in your head. 20 minutes to shampoo, 30 minutes to condition. I detangle as I style, which takes me one hour. Done. And my hair Right at the bottom of my bra now. Then when 1 weeks pass I take my plaits down and wear my hair down. Pony tail jt at night so it doesn’t shrink. It’s so easy.

[@brandycook1928]

Genetics, genetics, genetics, some of yall favs can have 4c hair and not struggle because their hair still grows naturally from their bloodline. Iv'e stopped taking advice from the natural hair community simply because everybody dont know what they are doing and a lot of times genes play into why some gurls hair looks better even though yall could have the same hair type and porosity. IJS

[@Hellakiddie]

✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽💯

[@smarti1144]

For real. Genes are underrated in hair body, skin. Etc. People out here trying to outrun their own bodies.

[@Lauren.O]

🗣️THIS RIGHT HERE. Do what works best for you. period.

[@linardian2041]

my hair is type 4 but more "manageable" and it makes me feel like it isn't type 4 even though it is

[@bre3495]

A little louder for the people in the back please!

[@cheyenne14320]

"Am I too stressed for tik tok" *commercial about therapy comes up*

[@nataliewalker9682]

i can’t use social media at all besides pinterest and youtube because people give me headaches💀 but i loved her transition into the ad😭

[@nfischy1018]

@Cayenne Thepepper 😂

[@loricprincess13]

I'd be worried about you trying these because I don't want you to hurt your hair. But I do think someone needs to address the issues that "hacks" like that have on people. Skin care and beauty "hacks" have the same issues where something stupid goes viral and then people try it and it either, A hurts them and they don't understand why, or B it doesn't work and then the person who tried it feels like there's something wrong with them because "it worked in the tik tok so I must be the problem". Some of them are even harmful because they don't teach people what a product is doing so even if you see a result that matches the tiktok you could be damaging your skin. I think you're really trustworthy so debunking some of the hair hacks could be good and educational but just be careful and don't hurt yourself in the process.

[@stepahead5944]

Absolutely true!!👏🏿👏🏿

[@ileanasantamaria2364]

Hacks: all too often, brought to you by HACKS (in the pre-millennial sense)

[@jewels24k]

2 words ... gorilla glue (though it wasn't a tik tok hack, it went viral and people tried it SMH).

[@iprobablyforgotsomething]

Oh, I remember that, that poor girl...

[@sugarcakezz]

To me it’s just proof that everyone is different and we are meant to be different regardless of the message we receive from media

[@marieyumi1]

I don't think type 4 people using combs is bad if you do it correctly and don't rip your hair out 😅

[@memorizedvisions]

I can hear the sound of a popped off strands from each comb..

[@phillyjawn_lolo386]

As long as you don't rush through the process🤷🏾

[@milkmarie5120]

Only if you’re blow drying it or it’s wet I think

[@amarajuliana6950]

@@memorizedvisions me too! I just hair ripping and ripping. After combing I feel so bad!!!

[@alicia6625]

​@@memorizedvisions you could start off by finger detangling thoroughly with a conditionner and tons of water then just go over with a wide tooth comb or a shower brush and you'll be good. I tried it last week (thick and dense 4c hair) and that was alriiiight

[@Crystalthe1st]

I would not like to see fluffnugget be harmed for the sake of tiktok debunking lol

[@constancetaylor2986]

Be careful with that energy. Making a whole tiktok account after this sounds like alot. Please allow some kind of transition time so it's not too much. Keep up the good fight! Remember to rest though...

[@sayewashere5894]

Okay, I feel like the only way I can get through my points is to bullet point them. Aka brace yourselves. 1. Stay off of Tiktok. Simple as that. Tiktok, in the best general sense, is the sum up of "where we went wrong". I'm not saying all, but goodness the stuff does trend is something else. Also, it's not a good platform for black women with natural hair. There's false labeling n information, texturism, racism, discrimination, and so much more. Not to mention, videos that talks against it gets taken down without warning. So yeah, it's a no-no. 2. Keep doing your natural hair videos. They're fun and exciting to watch. It's a nice gust of fresh air for others who, too, have natural hair and can now see that there's beauty in it. I get the gnawing feeling when a video doesn't do well, but I'm pretty much convinced that it's because KZbin is a mess and would prefer to showcase crazy over quality. 😜

[@eo4345]

This comment isn’t very holistic. Tiktok is much like every social media app. Everything you stated is true for almost every social media app however the difference with tiktok is the videos e shorter therefore you consume more videos which means the algorithm is that much more precise. And I think it’s the opposite for misinformation, yes there’s plenty of misinformation on there but Natural hair KZbin is WAAAAAY over saturated and it’s mostly the big KZbinrs (usually gurus/stylists that must promote products) spreading info now while on tiktok it’s just regular people who have no incentive to make money off views or product promotion. Yes there’s bad info but it’s not overly saturated and there r no product trends. The only hair trends I see is that trend where you do a puff to that Beyonce song much less polarizing than the no oils trend on KZbin right now

[@JazzyB9481]

I have tiktok and I don't see any of this toxic stuff. The algorithm will show you what you're into and I only see black women who love their natural hair...because that's what I "like" and give attention to.

[@drahcir6111]

@@JazzyB9481 Same my fyp is pretty positive, that algorithm pushes to what you interact with stongly just saying

[@dongsicheng170]

@@JazzyB9481 same

[@Noodles4Anime]

"Twists are forbidden. We do not welcome twists here." Me with some twists in my hair: Uh... guess I'll just see my self out then. *sees myself out*

[@ForbsieLaLa]

After I just took a break from my braids and twist my hair for the month to give my scalp a rest. When I twist they shrink like crazy. When my hairdresser twists I am reminded that I have a respectable length, until I wash

[@soraya.e5482]

The irony is twists look good on low density hair so I thought she would gravitate towards it. Braids really only look good on high density or medium anything less looks like alopecia.

[@kosiqueensly4506]

Twists don’t stretch my hair out

[@CRIZZIEE]

Definitely part of the twist club.

[@vayoha02]

My hair hate twists! It shrinks and the root gets tangled. Plait team only gang!! It keeps my hair tamed and tangle free.

[@Orchideerose]

You shall be very aware of what you consume on Tik Tok- It can be very toxic.

[@deadlockshadow8998]

Yeah thats why I try to stay off of there it sometimes ruins my confidence.

[@Orchideerose]

@@deadlockshadow8998 💯💯

[@kkj.9011]

KZbin as well frfr lol

[@thatsthatdrpepper]

I've avoided tiktok this long, Im good. Don't get on tiktok, Danielle. You were right when you said it's problematic. Nothing to gain from joining that app. I went back to tumblr after Twitter thoroughly disgusted me once I bent & gave that a shot. I lasted all of 3 weeks before I hauled ass. Toxic spaces are for toxic ppl. You're too precious for that mess.

[@nar2625]

8:08 she went through the 5 stages of grief after that 🤣

[@jr3kg3]

I saw that too 😂😭😂🤣

[@genevaxo]

LMAO FR

[@justtonislife]

😂😂😂😂

[@HadassahIsrael97]

majority of our people hate themselves, the things that are beautiful and SET APART, so set apart that others desire to have

[@leilanidru7506]

Our people like to hide self hatred behind preferences… a lot and it’s the most annoying and disingenuous thing ever.

[@cherylmks]

@@leilanidru7506 To truly know our history - the deep deep damage that's been done - is to NOT be annoyed. It is to be patient, tolerant, and compassionate. It's all very complex, and none of us has totally escaped the damage. Just keep being a role model for the values you espouse.

[@leilanidru7506]

@Shiva G facts💜 can’t say for a fact that I’m completely ridden of all my trauma. But at least I know that’s what it is…trauma. I’m talking about the people that stay insisting they just happen to PrEfeR many of the values and features that just coincidentally happen to align with anti blackness. But, we’re all on our own journeys after all.

[@blackqueen5201]

Facts

[@CrystalRose1111]

@@leilanidru7506 This, but a lot of folk aren’t mentally ready to have that conversation.

[@ArianAlbert]

"I need that extra condition" I touched my hair right after that and felt how dry it is so now I'm gonna go have wash day

[@smarti1144]

Same

[@kittydreamz86]

I have a hard time understanding the "dont try to convince people to go natural" conversation because it frames "going natural" as the choice. It's not. It's the default. Everything else is the choice, the change, and should be the thing that takes convincing. I find it so confusing how this is framed.

[@amipalmstudio]

I think it depends on what circles you're in and if you feel comfortable standing out in one way or another- ideally everyone would be comfortable with their natural hair- even if they choose to wear it styled away 👌🏽✨ With enough positive/neutral natural hair content, they may feel more accepting of changing their own viewpoint, without feeling talked 'at' or preached to about it

[@Shiiiveeers]

i guess you could say the same thing about makeup - the default is not to wear any makeup but some people choose to wear a full face of heavy makeup every day, you might think they would be better off without it but it's their own choice at the end of the day

[@dongsicheng170]

This is so true but like anything else that’s the default you can still choose the default or to keep it. It’s like on a video game with a default character. You can choose to keep them as they are or customize them to your liking.

[@nethaniapierre8149]

I totally get what you are saying. I feel like when they see everyone else be comfortable in natural hair and see encouraging stuff about their natural hair, they will automatically do it. It will take some time getting used to. I also think it's okay to convince someone as long you're not pushy about or even rude. And again it will be good to give the person time, it's a process.

[@kikialeaki1850]

Going natural is a choice......if whoever you’re talking to isn’t wearing their hair naturally at the moment, that would be the starting point. So you’d go from an unnatural state to a natural one.

[@amylemuel5423]

This made me cry because of the honesty🥺. There are so many that are conditioned to say they hate their "natural hair" in its natural state 🙄. Guuuuuuurl I love everything about my hair and I love finding out what works & what doesn't 💕

[@meditatemama]

This world doesn’t deserve you 😩 you’re such a pure soul!

[@PaniniWasteland]

I feel you when you felt a way about that one lady stretching her hair to prove that her hair was long. We got to stop trying to prove to people that we aren't bald headed or have length. Just be happy with your hair, you don't have to prove anything to anyone.

[@6percentbattery]

I felt those tears omg you’re such a sweet soul Danielle! Your channel and your content is so necessary to combat all that negativity! You don’t have to save the world but you save us! Exclamation points!!

[@oddgoddess5576]

grease is the ol school queen of hair growth!!!! love me some grease. i got caught up with using oils but that dont help my dry old scalp lol grease for the win!!

[@nfischy1018]

Gotta do what works best for you. My mom rocks with Blue Magic (or Dax). It’s too heavy for my hair strands, causing a lot of breakage, but it’s good on some parts of my scalp in the winter months.

[@lifeofachristiannursingstu9498]

Yes. I stopped using oils for good. I use dax grease on my scalp and hair, best decision I've made because I'm seeing a lot of growth the past year.

[@ShogoMakishimaxx]

Same! People talk down on grease and I'm like "it's a win for my hair".

[@hollaatthekid1796]

A friend of mine told a story. A lady in line at the grocery said her hair was pretty and asked could she touch it? ( you know what kind of lady she was) Being offended sunce she us not a petting zoo , she looked at the women and said , “Sure you can touch it. If I can touch your husband.” She said she wanted her to feel as uncomfortable as she was feeling in that moment. That woman looked surprised and horrified! 😂

[@itsdiamondnicole]

Omg 😩😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nykia6]

😭

[@christina4012]

I hope the yt lady understood why she was wrong to ask her

[@isadorashegypt972]

O.M.G. I laughed sooooo HARD!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@abundance6484]

Yassssssssszzzzzzzz

[@MeowMeow-sy2mi]

The last one, the big chop made me tear up 🥺❤ she looked so happy.

[@naaakuokor63]

Danielle: “Ouu she’s got all the hairr, yess” *pulls out middle finger* Danielle: “don’t do that” 🤣

[@rebekahlikesmusic2723]

I laughed 😂 I love her

[@naaakuokor63]

@@rebekahlikesmusic2723 same tbh😂

[@Aleciaism]

Please do continue to make your hair videos... I'm 4c and when I went natural it was so difficult for me to accept my hair and ignore all the negative comments about how "nappy" it was...when I saw all those other videos of persons "claiming" to be 4c and my hair wasn't anything like their's it made me feel even worse....watching your videos have helped me a lot. Thanks for sharing all your wins and losses and being so open on your journey.

[@imani0nline]

I remember the days of trials and tribulations I went through when I wanted to go product free …😤 I am NEVER walking down that road again

[@lexilion16]

Yeah no... product free is a lie for me lol. I need a lol lil sum'n sum'n otherwise trying to detangle that hair later? 🥴

[@DD-po2hh]

Ended up shaving my head anyway

[@wangariwangai2049]

I get you ,,,.,,the dryness is real. REAL! Never going down that road again

[@lmaoaims]

I think 4C hair is so beautiful

[@BellaHairCare4u]

Yeah I’m just ready to give up on my DIYs myself 😞😫

[@phillyjawn_lolo386]

Oh Seun. Her channel is so amazing.

[@corvidox9137]

Danielle, it's ok if Tiktok isn't for you ❤ it's not for me either. I stick to youtube compilations and reaction videos for quality control 😅

[@nombuso4162]

Same. I stick to the compilations of the things I like. Instead of trying to file through the trash on the actual app

[@meilynda8876]

Hi StarPuppy!! In response to the interest in natural hair, I’ve been transitioning for roughly 6 months and your videos inspire me greatly!! I’m a high schooler so I’m going to get my big chop in the summer so I can learn my hair before school starts again. Not too many hair channels post as often as you do, so keep doing what you’re doing!

[@samanthanicholakis]

Good luck with the big chop, I cut maybe 12 inches off my hair in my sophomore year a few years ago. Totally worth cutting all that heat damage off (from straightening) to grow my hair back healthy. I'm like a 2B and even that little bit of texture makes me so happy to see everyday in comparison to the damaged version.

[@timemachine5641]

Aside from picks, rake combs work the best for 4c hair. Longer teeth and they’re spaced out.

[@oddgoddess5576]

love me a good rake comb. definitely gets the job done

[@timemachine5641]

@@oddgoddess5576 Yup, I’ve never looked back!

[@amari2641]

I love my natural hair and all the trials and tribulation that comes along with it. It's a worthwhile journey. Thank you for your channel and showing the love and care (even in frustrating times) that you give to your beautiful hair❤😊

[@RaysoRad]

I try not to look at too many of those videos or I'd rage chop my hair off lol. T_T

[@feetheawkward1739]

Hey I did that. Mainly because my arms were getting tired whenever I'd try to style my hair. It's been amazing. I'm never going back to long hair. And, I don't length check anymore either

[@ntsakorocha]

With the comb video, i think she just means that after struggling to detangle it, it finally goes through, idk that’s what i go from it.

[@celestinecole3160]

12:20 -12:35 she’s excited because of her length . Her shrinkage is dramatic and she just wants to be able to show off that length.

[@xXPurpleCougar16Xx]

@12:43 I understood it as when you finally detangle the hair and the comb finally goes thru smoothly. Cuz ik I be feeling like it's a win when I stop feeling the knots lol

[@123lillybell]

Please continue making natural hair content! For a while I stopped watching natural hair vids because there was a lack of relatability. I love your journey and the info you share. You're definitely making a difference. Much love💕

[@Misuneverse]

I love how raw you are about your feelings about natural hair. I fight those feelings often. Also the fact that you used LA Noir meme..I’m in love

[@Catdogcatdog1212]

Okay hold on. Why was i thinking about HOW EFFIN HYPED i would be when starpuppy met up with kelly stamps.... that would be an legendary combo..... they are both so unique in their own ways

[@Reese493]

That would be so epic!!!

[@MiVidaBellisima]

Gotta be honest: not sure if I’m surprised that black content creators are still creating for a platform that actively oppresses them, or proud of Black people for not letting that hold them back (even though it’s not punishing the platform for the oppressive behavior)

[@g3MZ1ZA11G00D]

I understand what you meant about the looser texture or more define hair, but I think just by observing she went from dry matted lifeless hair to moisturize define coils using the deep conditioner she was using.

[@ahsokatano6361]

Thinking a little too deep into comb dynamics. Whether it's a pick or a comb, getting either one from root to tip without popping a strand, losing a tooth or breaking a comb is good vibes.

[@oddgoddess5576]

i remember when i was detangling my hair yearss ago with a dang rat tail comb(on my ends)💀 my hair broke the bad boy after a couple of comb throughs😂😂 i took a pic proud and all😂😂

[@ahsokatano6361]

@@oddgoddess5576 not the rat tail 💀🤣

[@oddgoddess5576]

@@ahsokatano6361 couldnt tell me nothing bruh(i then understood the vitality of a wide tooth comb and pick) lessons upon lessons 🥴

[@Charming1322]

I have seen a lot of natural girls "reacting to 4c hair" on TikTok, and most of them have the same reactions as you do. However non of them are you or are as vulnerable and honest as you. I want to be selfish and want you to always make hair content and react to TikTok again, but I more than understand you wanting to stay away from that app for your own sanity and health. I will regardless watch anything you make because you are good at what you do. sincerely, a fro surviving in the north

[@Gloriacason]

I love your mentality, its kinda why I don’t like tick tock/social media anymore. Everyone wants to be like everyone else. There is no real personality. I like your channel because you are a genuine person with a real personality who is posting content on KZbin. I named my hair because of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for being you and thank you fluff nugget 💜

[@kirieltee]

I love you Danielle. Please don't feel pressure to join TikTok. Protect your peace. Also, I shaved my head recently after growing my 4C hair past my shoulders. I feel so much lighter in every way.

[@sw828]

Danielle, you are a force for good in the natural hair community. So many people are still going natural & are looking for someone whose hair look likes theirs to use as a mentor. Keep doing the hair videos. The world needs you because Tik Tok ain't it. 👊🏾

[@monsieurfrancoise]

It is a strength and a blessing to be "too soft" for tiktok. Proud of you for creating your channel as a safe space for 4Cs - stay doing what's in your best interest 💚

[@fooloo993]

I interpreted most of the "elongated curls" ones as just being happy to have FINALLY and HEALTHILY detangled your hair 😅

[@Marie-tm9uq]

Damn I’ve never seen anyone who overthinks with intensified emotions like me. Never downloaded Tiktok and never will 💀

[@truvy_5544]

I feel like some people are scared to go natural because they don’t want their hair to be type 4 and/or if so they’ll convince themselves that it’s looser and convince people that type 4 can be curly instead of coily.

[@nigeriansista]

I'm 4b/4c. I use combs because I don't have the patience and time to finger detangle my hair. I do my hair like every 2 weeks, and I don't manipulate that often so I don't think I have alot of breakage.

[@peachmari]

I was so blown away when seun cut her hair! Im glad she is getting acquainted with it💗🌸🌺

[@peachmari]

@@Schrodingers_Kat yes, long hair is so majestic! I think she will be able to get it long again, its just through a new journey💗🌺

[@sleeepscape]

Awww Danielle! Don't get down about these negative TikToks! You got this girl, we're rocking with you...AND PROTECT YOUR PEACE! You don't have to swim in that stream, those who need help will find you. Also...I LOVE your content and am suuuuuper stoked about continuing with my hair journey because of content creators like you! Keep going STARPUPPY! We're watching:)

[@sm0rie]

Tik tok can be a very slippery slope into depression and anxiety for me. There are days where I love it and others where I end up crying over the girls I don't look like

[@phillyjawn_lolo386]

I am natural, but I don't like the idea of ppl badgering others to do the same. Mind the hair on your head, and keep out of others'.

[@sparklywastaken1426]

I love your natural hair content but I certainly don’t want or expect you to risk ruining fluff nugget in your quest to save others. We do not set ourselves on fire to keep others warm. Fluff nugget must be protected at all costs...

[@LateefahABrown]

Am I the only old lady who thought that Sulfur 8/Blue Magic concoction was for greasing the scalp?

[@lisaosborne5859]

Very much young, my mom use to do that before I straightened my hair and from the pictures my hair was pretty long...

[@ms.k3837]

No, I thought the same thing.

[@housemusicharris2218]

Yaass that Blue Magic Coconut hair grease. My mom used to use that to press my hair. Now coconut oil is the rage. When it's nothing new to me. I'm 51, with I guess 4B hair. But in my eyes..it's hard to keep moisture,silk press lasts about two weeks, stubborn, bout to shave it off, too hot for hair in Texas mess.

[@seemsfishy23]

I’m going to be upfront, I’m white so I recognize this isn’t really my place. I’m a fan of yours, though, and watch all your videos! And I appreciate your point of view! I’m Jewish and have naturally puffy curly/wavy, VERY FRIZZY, dry, porous hair with minimum shine or definition. Like hair that is very much labeled as “ugly” for white girl standards, EXACTLY like Mia Thermopolis’ hair pre-makeover. By contrast, my hair blow dries very shiny and full, with loose curls and will stay like that for around a week. I have blow dried my hair my whole life, and have a lot of ingrained dislike for my natural hair, since frizzy Jewish hair like mine has never been the standard of beauty my whole life. Your bit about people shaming others for not wearing their hair naturally really resonated with me. It’s very strange for me to shy away from having some real introspection about my self-image, but I also love my hair when it’s styled and am happy with how it has looked my entire life. People are so comfortable being like “you don’t love yourself” and I really don’t know where to stand with that!

[@cherylmks]

Well I'm black and I don't know where to stand with it either. You hair sounds beautiful when it's "done." My hair is beautiful when it's "done," or straightened, but I've evolved to also love my hair in its natural, coily, frizzy state. I love love love my afro, and then after awhile I want to tame it. So I go back and forth. I call it "letting the lion roar," then "taming the lion." I must admit that I feel mentally stronger when the lion is roaring. You may want to experiment with wearing your hair natural to start deprogramming yourself from the negative things you've heard lifelong about your God-given hair. God does not make mistakes. But if you don't want to, that's cool too. It's a journey and you might be surprised at the beauty of your un-blown natural hair with the right products and techniques.

[@LadyJaggerX3]

I remember being in college and seeing a girl dressed as pre-makeover Mia for Halloween and yelled to her, "Princess Mia!" And she did the most spastic excited jump, it was so cute. 😫

[@ahhh4117]

I don't mean to misinterpret or come off as rude or anything but I think this sort of internalized feeling transcends even hair I'm trans and a huge conversation in the community is whether to be "visible" or "stealth". Its a very personal choice. Though in your case it wouldn't be so based on circumstances. The reality is you're always going to have enough time to do what you want with your hair but maybe there is merit in learning to enjoy a different way of having it done. However I will say this: learning to appreciate a version of yourself that is more "natural" or whatever can be a rewarding, insightful experience, even if it doesn't change your mind on your choices. Those are my thoughts, take with as many grains of salt as you feel necessary. Good luck no matter what though!

[@agusbraga9558]

I think it’s so beautiful that you are so sensitive and aware to the issues of our community present in these videos. I can’t even understand how you feel through your experiences when you watch these videos, but I wanna thank you for your work in deconstructing these traumas.

[@annyetta890]

My unsolicited opinion is that you should not take on attempting to debunk tiktok hacks or combating the negativity of some of the videos. Please protect your peace (and Fluffnugget)! Please just create content that you *want* to do and/or that brings you joy. 🤗 I actually agree with the general statement that "natural hair isn't for everyone", but not for the reason it's most often said. Yes, the hair that naturally grows from our scalps is beautiful and perfectly acceptable. However, not everyone has the time, patience, or willingness to properly care for and/or style their natural hair (or to learn how to), so from that perspective, natural hair may not be for them...yet.

[@DelovelyD]

please Please PLEASE stay off. of. TikTok. I know for a FACT I’m too “soft” for it and it’s why I won’t download it. Nothing to be ashamed of! It seems too toxic, but simultaneously addicting. Bad combo, sis.

[@feetheawkward1739]

I have a tik tok, I don't post. I just watch and comment. And you're right, it is toxic. Yet so addicting and I try not to be on it for long periods of time. It's so so bad for my mental health sometimes.

[@destiny9734]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@CrystalRose1111]

This is how Facebook was for me up until I finally left it in 2016. Addicting and painful.

[@tanyab78]

I'm some random white girl from California and I hope you don't change your natural hair content (but I'll watch whatever you make!), even though your content doesn't apply to me at all I just love your videos and your vibe! Also, please don't damage fluff nugget with too many tik tok hair hacks. We love her!

[@DanaDaynuhDane1]

Whatever you do please don’t damage Fluff Nugget for our entertainment ❤️

[@VBallAngel]

Danielle! You are amazing and I am sooo thankful for your content and your perspective. We need the 4C ladies speaking on it!

[@rachelchanel7941]

I couldn’t hear the audio very well on that video where the woman was looking up 4c hairstyles. It had to be pretty bad if you just straight up said it wasn’t funny. I haven’t downloaded Tik Tok, and don’t plan to. This enforces that decision. Thanks Danielle for being one of the few positive places for 4c kinks to be loved and appreciated exactly as it is.

[@Honestly_Marie]

The line was “I wanna be white”

[@rachelchanel7941]

Oh no! 🤭 Dear God, no wonder she had that reaction. That’s so awful 😢

[@dollfie5452]

It was a kid saying “I don’t want to be black I want to be white”

[@traceyjones607]

Starpuppy Danielle, Your advice is in my head. The statement about shampoo is for the scalp and conditioner is for the hair is so true! Thank you for representing the 4c ladies!👍🏾😁

[@breprice]

If tiktok ruined your day I dont think you should do more tiktok vids for our entertainment. It’s not for everyone, but I enjoyed watching your take on it!

[@MsLovelyGuru]

The natural hair movement/community is really a double edged sword. I feel like the core issue is no one is honest about their personal experiences and/or receptive to others. There is so much information out there and it’s easy to be ill informed. Especially when most people who are highly successful on these platforms have hair that is not representative of most of us out there. Of course that doesn’t mean length,density and over all health goals can’t be achieved and there could be knowledge in there for someone. But, it will NEVER be a one size fits all. It gets harder and harder for new naturals especially to understand that concept, because that’s all the content that’s being sensationalized and pushed by media. Not only that, but many of these naturals aren’t honest about the grueling pain of self acceptance, finding what works for your texture specifically and push products that will never work for a vast majority of people. It’s misleading and in turn creates more misconceptions and more scrutiny for a persons personal journey. I just feel like we are so disconnected from our reality because we’re trying to make someone else’s reality our own and they’re pushing that narrative via their content IMO. That’s why I really enjoy your channel because you are so honest about your personal experiences. The ups and downs. And you’re honest about the emotional process of loving and taking care of your hair, which is a side of the process that no one EVER wants to admit. NO MATTER WHAT TEXTURE. (We have all had a good cry in our bathrooms before) Keep doing what you’re doing. You’re so beautiful and the message you’re putting out there with your content is CHURCH. PS - that last tik toc was honestly disgusting. Poor babe is lost and you can tell. She’ll learn the hard way one day and that’s just how it has to be for some people. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@diamonddaniel6403]

Also!! Please don't stop making natural hair videos. I've learned so much from your channel you have also helped me raise my self-esteem over my hair.

[@TriumphantTiff]

I just sat through a 4 min ad of someone stirring wooden picks and combs in a metal bowl, filled with oil. Because I want sis to get her ad revenue. The things we do for love😆

[@LadyJaggerX3]

NTRGOLD?

[@dreamerdoes_is_love8986]

“They get the super piping hot extremely specific tea” I love that description of them asking you questions, just a wonderful image of you literally making tea and then your family or friends asking a question and you being like: “perfect timing, *as the kettle whistles or goes off* the tea is piping hot and very specific!”

[@Passion84GodAlways]

I love Saturdays at 2:00pm EST! 😁😁 I know I'm guaranteed to walk away feeling less alone and MORE BEAUTIFUL!!! 🥰🥰🥰 THANK YOU & GOD BLESS YOU DANIELLE!!! 🥰❤️🙏🏾

[@princessmanitari4993]

And that time is 8 pm in most of europe! So yay!

[@Passion84GodAlways]

@@princessmanitari4993 🙋🏾‍♀️ high-five from across the pond! 🙋🏾‍♀️ 🥰🤗

[@princessmanitari4993]

@@Passion84GodAlways yess!!

[@ShatiqiBabe]

Same! I always look forward to Saturday afternoon with Danielle

[@ElisiasEvolution]

I don't have time for tik tok, I deleted Instagram recently too, protect your energy! I have locs 13 months 02/06

[@amarakata2143]

You are amazing dearest watching you is a therapy🌟

[@mahreek8650]

You cried and then cried. We had a moment just now. You are such a beautiful spirit, subscribed for life.

[@OnlyMichaelJackson]

I'm definitely struggling with accepting the length, volume, and thickness of my 4c hair. I had to go through the stages of accepting my natural hair, and now that I've accepted my texture and now that I love it, this is another obstacle I have to face. I have to learn to love my shrinkage and not think that my hair has to be super long and thick to be beautiful. It's really hard since I have a little sister who has incredibly long thick hair and gets complimented on it all the time. It's hard to have a sibling who fits all the American beauty standards for black women, like having lighter skin, longer/thicker hair and looser curls. You are forced to see, firsthand, how society views them vs. you and you can't escape it. I really appreciate every person who's complimented us both instead of just my sister.

[@singleminthugger]

Same sis

[@nethaniapierre8149]

Girl yes

[@AbigaelTowett]

We all have days when we doubt ourselves but don't let those days win. You help so many girls with REAL 4C hair learn how to take care of their hair and more importantly LOVE their hair.❤ I know because I'm one of those girls and I cannot tell you how happy I was to see someone on here whose hair texture looks the same as mine. Girl, you need to learn to PROTECT YOUR ENERGY. If TikTok is making you feel some typa way, DELETE!!!!!! It's definitely not worth it. We might not say it everyday but we really appreciate you making these videos girl.💙💙💙 Keep doing you Danielle💫 Much love from Kenya💕

[@knHebrew]

Continue to spread your love about natural hair

[@mikaelav8964]

Time! Time is all we need! I am a 4a so I do get defined curls but trust me it’s been a 5 year journey from a tiny fro to a wash and go that chills just above my shoulder shrunken. Trust me it’s all time and once your hair is a certain length the weight keeps it stretched! I also couldn’t leave my hair without product for longer than a few seconds but I have wash and go trained (I am high porosity) and now my hair is a lot shinier. Trust me it’s 110% possible it’s just time, routine and patience. These trends are bs. Just do you. But also realize that your hair can look like that with time! In fact your 4c hair will look much looser once it’s longer. It’s all time. Just enjoy the process.

[@inspireyou682]

I love your natural hair content🥰 please continue to move forward with the rest of us Natural Ladies. Its about self love and enjoying who and what you came into the world as..... A beautiful creation of light and love. Thank you lady I appreciate you!

[@indriadrayton1132]

I cannot imagine a world without twists. Without twists, the Ents from my Fangorn forest of hair would emerge and ask me why.

[@Brownmahfun]

Gurlllllll, you crack me up. LMAO.

[@phillyjawn_lolo386]

Ohhhhh😯I just thought she was showcasing her shrinkage. I see your point though.

[@kemitamenophis3221]

It was so nice to see Seun last on those tiktoks. She just did a big chop recently after growing out her chemically treated hair of a year or so!

[@aeonofdisaster]

Danielle don't worry. The person that said they eanna be white was a white girl that was accuse if black washing. It was the Cash me Outside girl

[@_osame8645]

No it wasn't, it was a young black boy who said it, I saw the real video and he got yelled at by his family after he said that

[@marienne114]

no it wasn’t

[@KatLaMuse]

The girl at the end was Seun Okimi! She has a youtube channel too💕

[@g0mig1rl]

I made a macrame owl *just like* the one behind you, in the 70s, for my grandmother! It stayed in her basement and was the first thing everyone saw when they walked downstairs to the rec room! Seeing that owl behind you made me feel so many happy thoughts 😌 ❤ So glad I came across your videos!

[@agusbraga9558]

I don’t have 4c hair, I have type 3 hair but I had the same reaction to that girl who said “this is my hair without product” 💀🤡 I COULD NEVER😭😩

[@ShatiqiBabe]

You’re so sweet Danielle we love you❤️