STRAIGHT NATURAL HAIR ROUTINE | FINDING PRODUCTS THAT WORK

[@tracyc.1005]

I'm a straight natural and I don't care what anyone thinks. I don't make choices based on what others think. After being in the natural community for 20+ years the last few years I have kept it straight. It has made life easier and I prefer the look. We are a diverse people in every way not a monolith. Do you boo.

[@josryder7841]

Yess I’ve been natural for almost 30 yrs…I’ve done enough twists for an entire village-I’m wearing my hair straight now…my arms thank me😂

[@killahkurlz7157]

ive worn my hair curly for 13 years. now i wear my hair straight/curled after straightened and im living my best life. our hair can do it all. i refuse to only wear my hair one way because others will call me a self hater.

[@aruhashya97]

I am personally all for Black women doing what they want with their hair and I have absolutely no judgement for that. Even if that means having a relaxer, go and do it. My issue comes when people are adamantly against wearing their hair out ever...because why😭 or even worse when they see their natural hair as "untamed" "undone" or have something to say about MY hair. Keep your self hate over thereeeee please😭 but yeah i support you girl, do what works for you and your lifestyle!

[@Littlething41]

To your point, everyone should have the right to feel how they feel about their own hair without being shamed. "You should be proud of where come from" or "you're ashamed of your blackness." Whaaat. To each their own!

[@noellerobin9896]

@@Littlething41So you’re one of those people she’s talking about lol.

[@rebecca1331]

I feel like it’s unfair that black women are the only women held to this standard because a history of oppression they didn’t choose. White women dye their hair, wear extensions and wigs, get curly perms, keratin treatments, and are now even getting black hairstyles like braids and cornrows. Nobody ever finds the need to do a deep dive on their self hatred for themselves or if they like themselves or hate their race and what not. I’ve seen several videos of east asian people doing curly perks to get 4c hair? But black women are the only people who are policed about their hair choices and if that means they’re insecure or not. I recently started wearing my hair straight after being natural for 20 years. I never once hated my natural hair. But my hair would not retain length because my hair is fine and low density. I have been at the same length for forever. I tried protective styles, head wraps, leaving it alone completely, wash and gos. It wouldn’t grow. So i tried being a straight natural and told myself if it didn’t work, i’d chop my hair off and start again. And my hair is tailbone length after 4 years. I did what i needed to reach my goals. And my curl pattern is still 95% in tact. I feel like every black woman’s relationship with their hair is personal based on their personal experiences and their own mental health. My parents always told me my natural hair was beautiful. So I was never felt to feel my hair was ugly. That is not ever black woman’s experience. I will never judge any black girl on what she chooses to do with her hair. It is truly not my business. And I wish we’d stop trying to psychoanalyze us because what they choose to do. I mean it’s a bunch of natural girls in the community complaining about how they don’t agree with straight natural hair. But you clicked the video and saw the title? Idk i think we are very mean to each other for no reason. And at the end of the day, if someone wants their hair back they can just cut it

[@imanielohiykem3751]

@@noellerobin9896 right 😂

[@cici0753]

Do whatever you want with your hair. Straighten our hair is just one of the million & 1 styles we can do with our hair. Our strands are so versatile and I absolutely love it 🫶🏾😊

[@lindafloralmeida6114]

As long as you LOVE your hair, do whatever you want to do with it. As long it’s coming from a place of self love than do whatever. But if you’re doing it bc you hate your natural hair then… I think we needed to go through the strict natural stage so we could learn how to love our hair. Now, I think we’re at a point where we already love it so it’s time to pivot

[@CleverGirlsCraft]

Straight hair natural here. I've worn it curly, in braids, twists, you name it. For me, I prefer it straight and I could not care less what anyone who isn't washing, combing, and styling my hair daily thinks! Convenience is key for me!

[@ltrotter636]

All that beautiful hair of yours represents YEARS of care and dedication. If you enjoy it, keep it. Because as the years progress, you might find that (1) you don't have the time to invest in regrowing it, and (2) because shorter hair is the default for women of a more mature age, that shorter-hair look might be more appealing to you in 10 or 15 years from now. So, embrace it while you're very young and have the energy to care for it!

[@roothie__]

That's so true. Thanks for this perspective!

[@virginiemtb]

I honestly understand why you’d straighten your hair… for the sake of manageability and convenience. It doesn’t necessarily means that you hate your natural hair. I personally am still trying to manage my natural hair in its curly state. I prefer it curly and natural because it is my God-given hair. I don’t want it to be straight permanently. Relaxers are over for me. However, the longer it gets and the harder it is for me to maintain it in its coily state. So I feel you…

[@TheChrisb2283]

I also started wearing my hair straight more often. I was a twist out queen for years, but I've noticed over the years that my hair started to lose some of its curl memory or elasticity. So, I started wearing more wash and go's and my curls became more uniform over time and the elasticity and curls I remembered came back. However, I was battling more knots at the ends, thus needing to trim my hair more often, which affected my length retention. My hair journey has taught me that too much of any hairstyle isn't the best for my hair texture (pretty similar to yours), so I'm going to put myself on a rotatating schedule for a couple of months and see how it goes, between twist outs, wash and gos, pressing my hair and protective styling, mostly with my own hair. I've been able to successfully do each of these styles well, but I always run into issues when I do any one of them exclusively for long periods of time. Hopefully, I don't ruin all 18 inches my hair with too much manipulation, but I agree with you. I love having the option to make intentional choices about my hair and for now, I'm choosing to have some fun with the versatility of it.

[@Ciara_jones]

You hit the nail on the head about the informed decision!! I have recently decided to start blow drying my hair regularly (my hand eye coordination to flat iron is not there yet 😂) I’m a mom now, my daughter will only know me for having natural hair, but she will see pics of me with a fro, locs, and my hair straight. This is literally why I joined the movement. To show my daughter and future generations God made you perfect but you can be like every other woman and enjoy playing with and styling your hair. Being a straight natural is completely different from relaxing. Our health matters!

[@yves2016]

It’s also length. The longer your hair is the harder it is to manage in wash and goes which is my go to. Wetting hair half way down your back daily is a mess. I’ve recently done another big chop and loving wash and goes again on my short hair.

[@amandapratt2244]

I was just saying the same thing about my hair journey. I learned so much about my hair, and grew my hair out way longer than ever and now it’s just wild! My life is very busy and for convenience I want to start straightening my hair as well. The beauty in our hair is that we have versatility, and can change it up when we want. We now are in control of how we present our selves, and how we view ourselves. That is the most satisfying part of the natural hair journey! Thank you for sharing your video! I enjoyed watching!

[@Liyah619]

I LOVE when you talk about the early days of your hair journey. Your hair is sickeningly beautiful. Goals for dayssss

[@roothie__]

Thank you so much!!

[@AF-gb6ed]

And we don’t have to do a sleek press all the time. I rarely do because I don’t like my hair pin straight. If anything I use my iron on a lower setting just to smooth down my cuticles a bit more after blow drying (sort of like just applying a top coat)

[@Monicaizpeace]

I agree, I don't like the silky salon silk presses on me. I prefer a more textured straight look, and I can still make it last 3-4 weeks.

[@Mskyraelise]

I was a straight natural for a little over a year and now missed my beautiful curls and coils so I just big chopped last week 😅 I think being a straight natural is great if you take care of the hair well. I was being reckless and pressing it wayyyyy too often. If you are sparing with heat you can truly have the best of both worlds.

[@roothie__]

Now, this is real! Thanks for sharing, I don't want people thinking this new journey is license to do whatever. Everything in moderation lol

[@cocolechanel]

First of all, I hardly comment on KZbin, but I had to when I watched your video. I’m right there with you. I’ve been natural for 10+ years now and I love my hair but I’m tired of wearing the same styles and feel like switching things up. I like having my straight for a period of time, I get to see my length and I like being able to kinda roll out of bed and it’s done, however I hate how careful I have to be with working out, the weather, etc. I’m also older now and I’m finding that my twist outs, braid outs, etc have me looking like a kid and I’m in my 30s😂! It’s a constant struggle. I don’t want to damage my hair, but I can’t be spending 2 hours every week or so manipulating my hair. I also don’t want to give into this Eurocentric beauty standard.

[@kmariamv]

I think you have to do sections half of the size you are doing and double tap your roots with the flat iron. I would also move slower with the flat iron and only use the second heat protectant on your mid shaft to ends a bit Beautiful hair!

[@melisajbeauty]

My favorite clarifying shampoo is the design essentials, oat and henna clarifying shampoo, and yes you’re right incorporating protein is definitely important since you’re straightening your hair more often. I like to incorporate the protein with a good protein based deep conditioner, which I alternate with the more moisturizing one depending on what my hair needs.

[@cspann33]

It is my opinion that we can wear our hair the way we choose. Any style we like and looks good should be explored.

[@WTFVIDSok]

The trend I’m seeing is mini twists. They also save time… The bottom line is that hair is a fiber. Like a fiber of cotton, silk or wool. If heat doesn’t negatively affect your hair then good on you.

[@brandonmichaelhair7891]

With the k18 mask, try using it in the shower and after 4 mins put your conditioner over top of it then rinse after leaving awhile. This is my favorite way to use it!

[@NinthJewel]

Hair goals !!!

[@jennifertaylor6864]

It's just hair and do what ever you want to do! Our hair is SOOOOO flexible !

[@rosemil69]

I myself love straight hair, I find it more convenient, so I am growing it out without alot of heat , but when I get a certain length I will most definitely stay straight most of the time ❤

[@laurynparker3168]

Using k18 leave in usually I rub it in my hands turning it white and then applying it may make it “more”. It’s like a maintenance product. But love redken too and love your hair too!! I’m doing a similar thing but instead I’m using sew in with leave out to make it easier. Life is hectic right now.

[@dlynn4779]

I learned from my journey of being a straight natural occasional protein treatments mixed with the bonding treatments help to keep hair healthy. I only used heat on was day only. Finally, it's good to have a break from the heat. I would do either a French braid or bun. That way you minimize splint ends. Your hair is gorgeous. I'm happy you have embraced the straight natural journey. Enjoy your hair!!

[@lindafloralmeida6114]

1:44 matrix has a smooth line. I’ve seen people use it for silk presses. Olaplex would also be a good option or redone acidic bonding (dupe for Olaplex)

[@celestialsiren_]

The mention of scalp burns had me triggered. Whewww I do not miss relaxers. I was prone to scalp burns it was so painful

[@briaharris5368]

Roothie - I LOVED this video & hearing your thoughts. I’m watching while doing my own wash day & I couldn’t agree more! Life has been BUSY & something has to give, and the first thing I could think of was my hair. Earlier this year, I decided to use heat in my hair more because my hair really does thrive when it’s stretched. It’s why I’m getting braids next week. In regards to it following a trend and representing Blackness, I don’t necessarily think it needs to be one or the other. Both can exist at the same time. Personally, I do still want to wear my hair natural & limit silk presses (I think of the little Black girls I see at the school I work at & how that representation is important). However, I will be wearing more stretched styles because if anything, I think it can display the variety of what our hair can do. At the end of the day, people will do what they want because it’s their hair. Your hair is GORGEOUS & whatever you do with it, it will always look AMAZING!

[@roothie__]

Wow, thanks for sharing. This conversation has so many layers and your comment shows that. Love that you still want to be a form of representation for those girls!

[@apara2005]

This is why i went natural too. Was sick of the oozing raw for a week, chemical burns. Actually, relaxers has caused irreversible bald/thin spots all over my hair. I also stopped because i was paying so much money for it, just to have extremely fragile hair that would fall out by me just touching it. The Crown Act made me decided it was time 😁. When it comes to how to style your hair...im on team "it's just hair." It will grow back, so color, cut, straighten, wear it in its natual state all you want.

[@sheilamiller1064]

Oh Wow! I feel the same way & have tried 2 grow back this bald spot above my right ear. Nothing is working! :( stopped relaxers Feb of last year.

[@roothie__]

I'm so sorry to hear that! Gosh. Thank goodness we know better now!

[@sheilamiller1064]

Yes, we do know better now. 💇‍♀️🙆‍♀️

[@RoselineO714]

I feel so connected to you! I just recently decided to become a straight hair natural as well! Excited to go on this journey with you ❤

[@Cherryvanilla4122]

I think your entitled to do whatever you want with your hair. I straighten my natural hair 2 or 3 times a year and wear protective styles 90 percent of the time. My hair is butt length and I want to straighten it more for this year and actually enjoy it. It’s just time consuming and with the summer coming up it’s hot to have my straight puffy Afro hair.

[@emmyl487]

Your hair is beautiful!!! My hair doesn’t like to be straight, so I don’t even bother. It is super coily so I wear wash & gos only. It’s how my hair thrives. We all have to do what is best for us, and it’s clear you have the situation handled!!! 😂❤

[@annajones9973]

I was ready to get the creamy crack, but decided to use heat every wash day instead. Either blowouts only or silk press. I've started this journey about 3 weeks ago. I'll definitely be staying uned to your journey.

[@victoriamarilyn]

How is it going so far? I'm wearing twists right now, but as soon as I take them out I'll be using heat.

[@annajones9973]

Hi, so far it's ok. I am still constantly researching and trying ways to keep my hair moisturized when stretched. I find that the blowouts are harder to keep moisturized, the flat ironed hair just doesn't feel as dry. I am trying to keep the heat on the lower side as well. I have fine type 4 hair. But it looks so good. My heatless curls gets so many compliments. I'm no longer just only in a puff🎉 Did you start?

[@victoriamarilyn]

@@annajones9973 Hi, I'm starting today. I have fine hair also, which is why I decided to go straight. I can't really hold any other style with my natural hair. I plan on deep conditioning my hair every week, or at least every 10 days because I plan to keep it flat ironed. I don't care about keeping my Curl pattern.

[@ayo_hitman_bang_introduces]

I think conversations like these are best suited to long-form content. Something about short form content is just a breeding ground for misunderstandings to happen. That being said, I love this for you. That you're coming from a place of choice.

[@azaneenel3733]

I pretty much agree with everyone is saying about our hair in the comments, we just have to do with what works best; as long as it is healthy.

[@janethomas7873]

Your hair is goals honey!!

[@KerriElizabeth0228]

I think women shouldn't be judged or made to feel bad for wanting to have straight hair. What sense does it make for a white woman who has cury hair to want straight hair…and then another white woman puts her down for ‘self hating’? Its the same thing when a black woman is put down for doing something different to her hair whether it be straight, curly, wig, etc.! I think all women should feel free to do whatever they like to do to their hair. Its JUST hair! Of course take care of it. But you do what YOU want with YOUR hair! ❤

[@HereDiianas]

I am Black, French/Congolese and I found those "issues" around Black women straightening their hair ridiculous if that's the look they're going for. And I also have 0 problem with grown Black women ( not kids/ not teenagers) who choose to relax their hair in 2023. What I think is a pitty and sad is Black women who never learned how to take care of their hair or their children's and/or don't even care about it. But between natural women always wearing straight wigs or natural women who choose to wear their own hair straight. I would personally choose the latter because I have never enjoyed the weaves or wigs. Natural, relaxed, or straightened my personal choice always is to wear my own hair, or african hair styles with extensions (twists, box braids...) I feel comfortable that way and look much better that way . Now for those who will say but overtime heat will damage your hair...it will change the hair texture...let's be real that is true. Long term it is pretty much unavoidable even with protein+ the best heat protactuon but if women are aware of that and OK with that why should I have a problem and in the end hair always grows back anyway. Hair is biologically dead so "damaged hair" is not the same as a damaged heart, damaged knees, damaged liver, or even damaged skin, so to me that's not a big deal.

[@ShellyStephen]

I’m mixed and have 3c hair I say do what you want with your hair it’s yours, just nurture it in between different styles. I’m in the season of life right now it’s just easier to keep it straight, and I like seeing the length of my hair that you can’t see when it’s curly. I’m a homeschooling mom of 5 as well. I love my long curly hair it’s just easier to have it straight right now. So my new routine is once a week when I wash my hair, I just straightened. Your hair is beautiful by the way curly or straight!!!!!

[@Lilibetsdream]

love this 🤩🤩 my hair is almost that length- I wear it straight almost all the time - except on vacation when I’m swimming & hot tub lol. My curls are so thick and dense and take so long to detangle 😩 I love how they look but wash day is too hard now. I now blow dry and flat iron every 2 weeks and add oil daily that’s it. If my hair is this long and thick I’m not worried. I do worry that my Latina & white friends can flat iron all they want and their people do not judge them. Also I don’t see this much criticism for weaves as for flat ironing our God given hair. 🤔🤔

[@melisajbeauty]

I’m enjoying these videos from ! I would definitely recommend using a clarifying shampoo before each press,, it will make your hair feel better and remove any buildup. My stylist always does 2 to 3 shampoos when I get my press, start with the clarifying shampoo and do a moisturizing shampoo afterwards. And using a small tooth comb or even a clean boar bristle brush & small sections when flat ironing your hair helps with getting the hair smoother/straighter if that’s what you’re looking for. And I’m all for the doing what you want with your hair. I’m at this stage now that if I wanna wear it straight, I wear it straight if I want braids, I wear them. And still take care of my hair during the process.

[@roothie__]

Thanks for affirming my thoughts! LOL definitely need to make clarifying shampoo a staple for this routine

[@KerRey-o3q]

I tried the no heat thing and my hair was getting damaged. My hair grows better and is much healthier and manageable stretched out. I silk press my hair twice a year but you better believe every wash day its getting blown out. I like still want my hair to have texture when I do natural styles. I walked away from the natural hair community when they started being the heat police and accusing us of not liking our natural hair.

[@HereDiianas]

Hi, I am just wondering why exactly do you feel it's more practical for you now to go for the straight look. Does flat ironing take you more time than a twist out or braid out. And does the straight style last longer than a braid out. How long can you maintain in straight before you have to wash it again? Thanks !

[@roothie__]

The latter. A twist out/braid out would take less time. But I'll find myself having to restyle in a few days. The straight hair can last up to 3 weeks.

[@Goddessrosiereed]

Our hair can literally do anything (like stick straight up in some cases.) I’m wearing it however I want! Currently, I do prefer wearing it straightened. Way easier for me.

[@anakiyacreates]

I’m transitioning to straight natural after being natural for 10 years with maybe 4/5 silk presses in that time. I’m have 2 children under 4 and I’ve notice that my hair straight is way more manageable, quickly styled, a cleaner and sleeker look that I prefer and surprisingly, seems more healthy straightening. My natural is way more high maintenance, especially for this time of my life. I’m also not very attached to my hair either. I’ve cut it twice in the 10 years as well and if I want to go back, I can always cut it again. So straight hair is for me rn. I have a very short bob and don’t plan to even grow my hair out that much.

[@Mariaaaaaaaa213]

I don't think by doing any style to our real hair that we insult ourselves anymore than any other race, I also don't think we even should. I think fake hair/relaxers are more insulting, however its more nuance than that and can never be measured really. Its an insult if its from a place of self-hate specifically and most women either like changing their styles a lot or like more manageability is what i see. This world is so focused on heritage etc that its hard to grasp for some that everyone is more than their heritage/culture/ upbringing and that we don't need to live our lives proving anything to anyone.

[@AF-gb6ed]

Like cyn doll says…. There’s lot of people with curly hair that straighten it. And I 1million percent agree. My hair is sooooo much healthier with weekly blow drying! I round brush blow dry so I get pretty sleek results. Sometimes I’ll just straighten my roots or I’ll straighten my whole head. Either way my hair is healthier with heat for sure.

[@757Princess]

I don’t know if you tried it yet, but the revair get my hair exactly like this without the flat iron. And I can dry my entire head in 30 mins if I’m going for the very straight look!

[@Nicky19908]

Wow I was thinking today that I need to cut my mid back lenght hair or become a straight natural. I love your hair❤

[@ladygem]

One reason this combo may not have worked for you--could be that the K18 leave in mask is supposed to be used after you shampoo wash your hair but before a conditioner/mask--so while it's damp. Don't know if you applied it before or after conditioning but that could be why it didn't work

[@Indypendy]

Your hair is lovely, I would like to see more of it like the entire length

[@natrlchallenge]

Doing the twists basically stagnated my hair growth. Being strait hair natural is so much easier to care for my hair. My ends are no longer tangling up on itself.

[@EXECUTIVEKENNEL]

first... relaxer should not be touching your scalp... second... whoever was doing your hair did not care or was not licensed... crazy!!! Burned, oozing scalp that is horrible and sounds so painful!!! But in terms of discovering our hair... I agree with you because I don't think I thought my hair could be as beautiful as it is without a relaxer. I fell in love with my hair again when I went natural, and I didn't think I would. I was so sick of weaves and glue-ins and sew-ins, and I hated sitting under the dryer for hours and I hated the relaxing process... And Yes, yes, even though I never got burned, going natural for me was because I just wanted something that was true to who I am. True to what God intended for me to have on my head..And my hair has grown longer stronger now more than it ever had previously, and I really love my hair. So I do agree with you that now we've gotten to a point where we know we can be natural and we can grow our hair in its natural state. And now we're kind of experimenting with our naturals, doing different things with it. We have gotten out of the learning stage.And now we're into the having fun stage, and I hope we stay here. Enjoying our hair straight or curly. We can do it all. And I love the way that we are loving ourselves more. We're accepting ourselves, and I think that's the number 1 thing. Loving and accepting what we were born with. Knowing nobody's better than us. We thought that we were less than, due to consistent sociatle brainwashing, and now we know that we're not. We're great if not greater than anybody else. Our versatility and creativity in and of itself means more than anything. Like, we are the most versatile of all the ethnicities on the planet!!! I'm so proud of my black women, I'm so proud of us!!! We Da Bomb 💣 💣 💥 💥!!!😊

[@catmou9225]

Your hair is amazingly beautiful, moreso because it's natural. Looking at it is living proof that any black woman can grow their hair to any length they so desire. Plus it's proof that all the excuses that black women give when they say it's impossible to grow long hair aren't valid. In most cases, not all, i guess people do not want to put in the dedication or work required to get the results they yearn for. Keep up the good work. I'm a man, by the way.

[@susankelembeck2866]

I really appreciate where you are coming from. I have been natural for 6 years now and I have almost got my natural hair back to the length it was when it was relaxed. Past bar strap length and it is healthy and stronger than it has ever been. I have achieved this but keeping my hair in twists but I now want to enjoy wearing my hair in a wash-n-go or straight like you have. How do you maintain your hair when straight until next wash day. Thanks for sharing x

[@jasoniag]

I didn't find wet styling inconvenient but i got stuck at a shoulder length plateau where I had to keep cutting single strand knots and split ends. I decided to consistently blow dry my hair every 2-3 weeks earlier this year and i finish with a little water based leave in and old-fashioned grease. Hardly any knots or spilt ends now and it's getting noticeably longer.

[@christines1821]

This is my situation to a “T” right now

[@thefleming7950]

Goodness, you have some beautiful long, healthy looking, natural hair. Why we want to cut, after we achieve our hair goals😢. I say there is nothing wrong with us switching it up to straighten it from time to time. That's the beauty and versatility of natural hair. We can wear it curly or straight, and other styles. Have fun with it; but keep it healthy.

[@Moodymodestyle]

I’ve learned over the years It’s definitely NOT JUST HAIR. Some cultures have a spiritual meaning for their hair or it represented their economic status. Over the course of history it’s been proven others outside of us have had issues with our hair. That’s why it’s still such a big topic. In the late 1700s due to women of color being creative and standing out in society with how they styled and accessorized their hair, the Tignon Law was passed, which “prohibited Creole women of color from displaying ‘excessive attention to dress’ in the streets of New Orleans.” So they had to cover most of their hair by law. Once the United States took ownership of Louisiana through the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, the Tignon Laws were no longer enforced. Still, some enslaved and free women of African descent continued to wear headwraps as a symbol of resistance. By the end of the 19th century, many Black women began straightening their hair in order to blend into a society. We all know about Madame C.J Walker & her hair care products. First black woman to become a millionaire. Shows there was such a need and demand for black people needing help with their hair. Black pride movements of the 1960s and 70s, the afro became the hairstyle of choice. It was seen as a form of resistance. In the 2000s there was another hair movement. 2019 New York was the first state to pass the bill CROWN ACT, which Prohibits race discrimination based on natural hair or hairstyles. Currently on the Crown Act website 23 states have made this a law, 27 to go. You’ll find plenty of girls on social media recently still discussing how their natural hair is an issue in their corporate job. Another example Kids being sent home because of how their natural hair was styled (mind you they looked good). So when we say it’s just hair, it’s not. What other group of people receives those types of treatment? To us it’s what we know, it grows out like that but to some outside of us it’s a mystery, a distraction, or political resistance. I’m all for styling your hair how you want based on your schedule, your life, or style. I enjoy switching it up as well! I say all this to say the importance of knowing the history so people don’t try to erase it and rewrite it for us. Ps your hair looks beautiful 🧡

[@lnyawilliamsmoore]

Indigenous copper colored people of Turtle Island the Niiji misidentified as African American black colored mulatto negro etc on the US census records were already in the lands known as the Americas before the colonizers came to take over their lands (Dan 2:43,44). African American is a misnomer. The term black is a social construct status meaning nonexistent or dead under the black codes color of law and has no legal standing and is actually a derogatory term Black is a color not a race, ethnicity or nationality. Ref:1828 Webster's Dictionary and The New Oxford American English Dictionary definition for Native American.

[@dawn8587]

Beautifully put!!! " now we have a choice" Our hair is beautiful in all it's glory! Most importantly, love yourself (including your hair). Let's love and support one another. Stop the comparison and love & accept eachother. I'm subscribing.❤🙏🏽

[@Nickyloveslove]

You're beautiful. Do what you want to do! It's your hair🎉

[@mcemaryngcobobusisiwe8857]

you have beautiful hair ,the most important thing is you do what makes you happy❤

[@shavonneo1121]

No, I don’t think it’s being a traitor to being black when I straighten my hair. That’s part of “BLACK Girl Magic”!!!! I can be curly one day and straight the next! I love my versatility! 😊

[@ForeverBeyondMe]

Nice video! Someone might have already said this, but really try to use the k18 correctly and be patient with it haha (i know i know..) Make sure to emulsify the k18 first, apply the amount recommended on the website and let it sit in your hair for 4 minutes before doing anything else (detangling etc). Not following these steps sadly doesn't ensure the intended results. And gurlll.....k18 is too expensive to not use it correctly😅😅

[@mariepearl-harbour2335]

Beautiful hair! Absolutely gorgeous!

[@81redddd]

How long did it take for you to get your hair to stay straight, without it reverting ?

[@TiarreaB.Naturally]

Loved the results. How often to you silk press?

[@riajames8522]

Try using chi silk infusion, my favorite serum

[@Iambellarayne]

Ive started my straight hair natural journey. Im learning thats all i can say 😅. I think toure right aboit the 2 heat protectants. LOVE YOUR HAIR ❤

[@victoriakelly2142]

I love your hair Roothie 🥰❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@CoilyDiaries]

Hair is beautiful! You are beautiful ❤

[@Miss_SJay]

I want to become a straight hair natural. But I’m not sure how to properly moisturize my hair while wearing it straight. I also workout everyday and it always reverts and then idk what to do with it.

[@mlmbeliever]

I'm able to stretch my 3C hair with twists. Your hair is much thicker than mine so I would do the same to avoid tangles. Do what u like!!! Haters be damned. Sorry. ❤

[@mellymel2222]

It came out beautiful

[@YTD07]

I want to start straightening my hair more, but i don't want to lose my curls 😭😭😭😭😭

[@lnyawilliamsmoore]

1 Tim 2:9;1 Peter 3:3,4 Love your necklace. You remind me of a younger Meagan Goode/Ebonie Michelle Smith 🧐🤔😏😎 Thanks for sharing 😀

[@لينةهوساوي]

Thanks about the video con you keep translation Arabic ?

[@hannah199927]

Hey, What hair dryer are you using for your blow out ? I don't find it in the description

[@natrlchallenge]

I need to perfect the method. I thank you for the video

[@eduns123]

How often do you straighten?

[@tgtgtgtgtgtgtg]

I want to know this as well!

[@roothie__]

I've straightened 4 times in the last 4 months. So essentially once a month. Might be time for a protective style now!

[@tgtgtgtgtgtgtg]

Two strand twist time?! plus love that you can easily put wigs over them@@roothie__

[@PrincessYonna1]

I’m about to try it. lol probably will go back curly though

[@claudettewallace4935]

Do you have the best both worlds. you have the relaxer effect without the relaxer. Enjoy your hair.. I didn’t know I had beautiful curly hair until I was 50 years old. we as Black people discover the fabulousness about our self late. We came from a place of oppression that is a place

[@the5dollarstylemavenboutiq832]

What type of brush are you using?

[@lizzychi9242]

Hair is beautiful ❤. Your video looks very comfortable. Are you interested the crochet boho locs hair ?

[@MsConsuelo12]

How many times you straightened your hair a month?

[@Bluedalli]

Hello queen!!! How hot do u flat iron ur hair? 300? 400? Thank u !

[@Dyniajiah]

She said 410 in the video

[@ThePatriciaPatrick]

Reminding of Octavia B. Beautiful ❤❤

[@tracynyokabi2607]

hahaha, SAME. I, too, scream when i sneeze.

[@roothie__]

😂😂

[@GladToBeNatural]

This is a good conversation and honestly even if ppl think ppl are straightening their natural hair because of hate is an opinion. Even if its fact can we agree to disagree. I want more women to have a choice. This is an option and ppl should have fun lifes too short to judge 🩷 thank you roothie for sharing youre flawless babes 🔥🔥🩷🪄🎉👑

[@anaturalgal]

HOW YOU DECIDE TO WEAR YOUR NATURAL HAIR IS YOUR BUSINESS. ITS STILL NATURAL. NATURAL HAIR IS THE HAIR THAT COMES OUT OF YOUR SCALP WITH NOT CHEMICALS ADDED. IF YOU DECIDE TO PRESS IT WITH A FLAT IRON OR HOT COMB ITS STILL NATURAL HAIR! LOL. EVEN IF YOU DYE IT. IT STILL NATURAL HAIR! AS LONG AS YOU DONT PERM IT. ITS STILL NATURAL HAIR. WAKE UP SISTERS! DONT BELIEVE THE HYPE THAT OTHER NATURAL HAIR PEOPLE TELL YOU ON HOW TO WEAR YOUR NATURAL HAIR THAT ITS NOT NATURAL ANY LONGER BECAUSE YOU FLAT IRON IT OR USE A HOT COMB IN IT. ITS STILL NATURAL WHEN THAT WATER HITS IT. IT WILL ALWAYS REVERT BACK TO A KINKY STATE. THAT IS WHAT BLACK NATURAL HAIR DOES. IT'S SO VERSATILE AND BEAUTIFUL IT'S REMARKABLE. HATERS! NATURAL HAIR GROWS. I BET MOST PEOPLE THINK YOU ARE WEARING A WEAVE OR A WIG! YOUR HAIR IS GREAT. YOU GO GIRL!

[@thelmaprice7509]

Your hair is beautiful do what please you it no one business and.look very healthy

[@ebrad21]

Where did you get your brush from?

[@josettealtidor1434]

Do they have chemical on them

[@rafaelapaula7202]

Qual prancha ela usa?

[@lebogangmanaka124]

Why don’t you do a keratine treatment?

[@roothie__]

I don't know enough about it but generally speaking don't want anything that will semi-permanently alter my hair. I might consider it in the future.

[@TiarreaB.Naturally]

Great conversation. ❤

[@JessAnonymous]

Now you have me ponderig about straightening my hair, but the way this Florida humidity is set up.......ion think thats a good idea. I think it depends on the person tbh theres people out their who LOVE their curls, but like you said, it's a convenience thing for sure. The GORLS are lying if they say straighter / looser hair types don't have it easier! Of course everyone goes through their own individual hair struggles or issues, but it takes time to do wash N go's/Twist outs/braid outs/protective styles all the time AND worry about humidity/the weather that day etc. As long as its not rooted in self hate I say go for it! Your hair is seriously goals

[@tmcurly]

Do you still use melanin shampoo…

[@roothie__]

Yes, I do! That's the only clarifying shampoo I currently own. I used it after this particular wash day

[@deboraholugbemi6411]

Where did you get your styling brush that straightened the hair

[@roothie__]

I got it from Ulta, it's by the brand Olivia Garden

[@deboraholugbemi6411]

@@roothie__ thank you may god bless u

[@Fabisilvah]

Vc é tao lindaaa é muito satisfatorio ve vc cuidando do cabelo ❤🇧🇷