Why Are You Still Pre-pooing Your Hair??? | Natural Hair Trim & Style Demo

If you are curious about my favorite products that I recommend, watch this video • AfrikanHairGod's Favor... and check out my amazon store listed below...
Videos about my Eczema: • This is Why I almost h...
• #765 - What Dyshidroti...
• No more cracked, blist...
0:00 Intro/Detangle & Blowout
24:48 Trimming/Dusting
45:12 Styling - Cornrow Updo
1:09:24 Finished Style
📧 Business Inquiries
Email: [e-mail]
💻Everywhere that you can find me!
wlo.link/@afrikanhairgod?v=16...
🔴 All of our weekly Watch Party live streams have moved to Crowdcast EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT 7:30PM EST. Register for each stream for $1 to view live and/or watch the playback. You can register at www.crowdcast.io/@afrikanhairgod
If, for some reason, you are experiencing issues with the platform in any way, please get in touch with Crowdcast Support via email at [e-mail]
🛒 Want to know what products I like and recommend? Check out my Amazon Storefront to learn more and purchase my favorite products and tools for yourself! www.amazon.com/shop/afrikanha...
👩‍⚕️ Looking to better your health through Naturopathic & wholesome lifestyle changes? Book your virtual appointment with Dr. T. Houston, N.D. at www.drthouston.com
💅 Purchase your Loved by Verdie Cuticle Oil here: www.lovedbyverdie.com
** Get 15% off your order with discount code: "Tribe15" **
📕 Want to better understand your hair? Check out my playlist of the basics haircare knowledge: kzbin.info?list...
🔊 Never miss a stream again! Get notified EVERY TIME I go live from my Discord "NOTIFICATION-ONLY" server
Discord Server Link (For Stream Notifications ONLY): / discord
💎 Support me on Patreon for exclusive live stream content:
/ afrikanhairgod
✅ Join my CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP and get exclusive perks:
kzbin.info/door/smE...
💲Support Me on Cashapp:
Cashapp: cash.app/$blackgaymergod
Tipping Page (Paypal): streamlabs.com/afrikanhairgod
💁‍♀‍ Live in the Atlanta, GA area and would like me to style your natural hair? Text and book an appointment with me at The Griyn Thumb Salon! We specialize in all aspects of Natural Hairstyling and Haircare, including:
Natural Hair | Transitioning Hair | Locs | Braids | Haircolor | Extensions & More!
The Griyn Thumb Salon
2138 Candler Road
Decatur, GA 30032
[phone]
__________________
To schedule an appointment, please text 404-247-4619. Be prepared to send a picture of your natural hair IN ITS NATURAL STATE. Please note that a minimal $50 non-refundable deposit is necessary to schedule an appointment with me.
Instagram: / thegriynthumb
Facebook: / thegriynthumb
🎮 Feel Free to also check out my 2nd GAMING Channel (BlackGaymerGod):
kzbin.info/door/bj5...
🙋‍♂‍ Where you can find me:
/ afrikanhairgod
Email: [e-mail]
🎶 Thematic Song Credits:
[No song feature included in this video]
🎵 Music Credit for Stream Screens provided by Chillhop:
Miscél - Love chll.to/b0e18892
📻 Enjoying the stream music? Check out the playlist here: kzbin.info?list...
🎼 Note: I recently revamped the stream playlist to feature tracks by Martian Girl Beats. You can listen to a few of her tracks here on her channel: kzbin.info/door/5Ys...
This video is under Fair Use:
Copyright Disclaimer Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
#naturalhair #explorepage #natural #hairstyle #hairstyles #haircut #longhair #haircolor #hairstylist #curlyhair #waves #naturalhair #blackgirlmagic #melanin #curls #naturalbeauty #braids #hairgoals #haircare #blackownedbusiness #blackhair #watchparty #qanda #relaxerhair #4chair #3chair #curlycut #natural

[@AfrikanHairGod]

The link to my Amazon store in the description has been updated. Check it out to see all the products I use, like, and recommend! www.amazon.com/shop/afrikanhairgod

[@lilijean5321]

Hello ! Thank you for you videos, they help a lot ! I have a few questions though, on how to use the products, if you don't mind 😊 For the Aphogee leave-in, do you mix it with water or do you use it as it is ? And for the Softee grease, just to make sure, you do use it on the lenght of the hair right, not only the scalp ? Thank you in advance ! You tips always help me a lot 🙏🏿🤗

[@KanikaNewsome-pj6jb]

You are rhe truth. ✊🏾💚🌱🍃🌞

[@TrishtheNatural]

I prepoo mostly to detangle and remove shed hairs to have less tangling during the shampoo process..I do not use oils. I use a conditioner or a prepoo product or aloe gel from the aloe vera leaf. Now if I get added moisture from those products great.

[@LiLzZluvinJ]

This is why I also pre-poo my hair. Especially after having braids in my hair for a long time. I have to detangle & get the buildup out. I use the bondbar brand’s pre-poo and it helps me at least get it into sections so that I can wash my hair properly. My place also has really harsh, hard water, so preparing my hair beforehand has helped me.

[@lilgeefrmdav3135]

He is handling his client’s hair with love and care and he isn’t rushing the hair like other natural hair stylists keep up the great work you really deserved to get recognition for your work you have a bright future ahead of you keep doing what you doing ❤

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Thank you, I will

[@reneejones9093]

Your blow drying technique is so relaxing to watch! As for pre-poo it's just a new name for hot oil or oil treatment, it seems like the natural hair, curly, and even straight hair community just keep putting new names on old things. Like you said less is more, too much won't do anything extra and just adds more time/shampoo. Also over oiling can be a pain in public, I remember going overboard one time in high school and had olive oil dripping down my neck in class, talk about EMBARRASSING lmao

[@marleyhill34]

Dripping down your neck? How sis? Lol! sounds like the time I put gell in my eyebrows and it flaked at school. Lol! This was the 90s. Lol! nah my hair had to be done done at school though.

[@ossier2796]

Shampooing and conditioning hair is more important than stylers. The stylers work better on clean hair.

[@88pynogrl]

How do people say he doesn’t know what he is doing? Look at their HAIR. It’s healthy and BEAUTIFUL!!! I love how respectful, careful, his gentle handling of the hair is. It’s obviously done with so much pride and love. But you know, anyone who “deviates” from the norm in anything gets criticized: medicine, cooking, education, holistic practitioners, chiropractors, etc Bottom line if he is doing NO HARM, and his clients are HAPPY then STFU.😡♥️

[@user-zx5xw4yw2e]

Yep you're right. Those folk follow what's popular and trendy on social media. I feel bad for them.

[@Niyab813]

Right!

[@marleyhill34]

Exactly! Everything isn't for everybody and I respect Narada's experience as a long-term natural hair stylist and cosmetologist on and off youtube.

[@diamondjack-cooper5322]

AMEN!

[@dynomitenash8970]

Look at you using "hair grease"...you're so old skool...and I ❤ it! I learned how to moisturize my coils from watching you and I've been "natural" since 1989.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

😊 thank you

[@dlo8796]

I use to use grease and water on my girls hair all the time and when I take their hair down it was always moist after a month. I’m converting back, thank you 🙏🏾

[@natashasmith7018]

@@AfrikanHairGodwhat’s a good video of yours to watch to keep my curly coils moisturized?

[@etoilemerveilleuse3459]

After 9 years not using grease, I have been experiencing dryness issues. Hair grows with no problem but could not retain any length due to frizziness and split ends. I started using grease again 2 weeks ago, omg my hair is thanking me now. The hair cream works better with grease. The frizziness is tamed down a lot.

[@marleyhill34]

I like frizzy but not splits. I can put grease or butter or gel on my ends to seal them and keep them smooth and free from tangling. I can't unfortunately put it anywhere near my scalp.

[@livelovely4681]

@@marleyhill34 Same, not even a little up the length it can strictly only go on the ends lol. I guess my hair makes enough of it's own oils.

[@marleyhill34]

@@livelovely4681 my scalp gets irritated by greases, oils, butters, rinse out conditioners and styling products. It's dry and sensitive. Not oily at all.

[@CocoButta]

Thank you ‼️ You are definitely one of a kind for speaking up and going against unpopular opinions of these "newbies" and some old ones, to the natural hair community. Taking care of natural hair is not Rocket Science. I'm oleskool......Shampoo, Blue Magic, and low manipulation hairstyles. I am in LOVE ❤️ with my hair. Your knowledge and expertise is priceless!! ✌🏾

[@AfrikanHairGod]

I appreciate that!

[@marleyhill34]

Blue magic makes my scalp itch. 😩 Yeah I had to stop oils and butter and styling products on my scalp. No problem on my ends but my scalp is like no. Not anymore after I turned 32. And braiding hair makes it itch too. I still shampoo though..I never gave up shampoo. I have a co-wash for regular swimming or mid-week restyle but I shampoo weekly. I have low manipulation styles because I'm lazy. Lol!

[@bewxtchd]

@@marleyhill34 for braiding hair soak in acv for min of 4 hours then shampoo rinse dry and use as normal

[@marleyhill34]

@@bewxtchd Thanks I will try.

[@LiLzZluvinJ]

@@marleyhill34- the braiding hair usually has a film of preservatives (not sure if that’s the right phrasing) to make sure the hair doesn’t get moldy. So usually soaking the hair in apple cider vinegar can help remove that coating from the hair since it irritates a lot of people’s skin.

[@BFFiong]

I never used to pre-poo, but once I came across the african pride and Dr. Miracle pre poo it’s now apart of my wash day routine. It provided sooo much slip, and was perfect when taking down braids. However, it’s not greasy and 😂always shampoo immediately after.

[@marleyhill34]

Yeah my hair's favourite past time is tangling so I need all the help I can get to avoid ripping it out in frustration. Lol! No overnight pre-poos for me though! I used the African pride and Just for me. Haven't tried the Dr. Miracles one yet.

[@JessicaSmith-ie7cm]

That African pre poo has changed my life and my daughters. For three heads I detangle with that stuff prior to shampooing and when I wash in big twists I thank myself in the end.

[@yourfavpersuasion9385]

ooo my fav!!

[@Gladiator_in_a_Suit]

I love that Narada mentioned not having to break the bank to achieve healthy hair. This is so true for me, I stopped buying expensive products because it broke my hair and my bank. 😂 3 years and 4 months using Africas Best and growing strong!🙌🏽

[@marleyhill34]

I can't go too cheap because I get allergic reactions and the really cheap stuff doesn't have enough moisture/protein for my hair. However Cantu and Aphoghee and stuff that goes on sale all of the time like As I am works really well for me. My trichologists make and sell their own products so that they can monitor what is in them when they prescribe them for a client. They have simple ingredients, a simple pack, aging, and a clinical smell ( a lot of people are allergic to fragrance) and they cost 13. So why would I pay 15 and 20 and 30 for one product that hasn't been individually selected for my hair and my scalp by a certified clinical professional?

[@Spokentruths725]

Which products do you use? Im like the other comment that I can’t really use things that are too cheap but i have found some in the middle that are still affordable for me. Im not a product junkie and I only buy things when they run out.

[@denyshadials5702]

I love squeaky clean hair 😮‍💨 I only prepoo if I’ve either protective for more than a week and half (super rare), or if I’m about to do henna. I don’t use shampoo to detangle and section, but i henna before I condition. I need my hair sectioned to apply henna quickly. So prepooing beforehand is my happy medium.

[@venustillmon]

Her hair looks like silk in your hands. I love it 😍 2:42

[@dadraduffus1108]

This is so therapeutic❤

[@lancelotle]

I agree. Not just visually too; it's a reminder that black hair deserves to be handled like fine silk.

[@rachelk4914]

It’s nice to see someone’s hair thriving 🎉❤

[@Bryce.101]

I’m coming to sit in that chair and get blessed by those hands!!! My Tailbone length hair needs it!!!

[@Rohan_is_babygirl]

Gorgeous results ❤

[@animatedmoi]

These videos are relaxing and informative. Thanks!

[@Emmss_]

You're a great stylist. Love the care and love you put into natural hair. 😊

[@reginagordon4246]

So gentle with your technique I’m speechless with the upmost respect 💕💕💕

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Thank you so much!

[@reginagordon4246]

@@AfrikanHairGod thank you! what you’re doing is changing lives and educating people🥰💯💯💯

[@MT-yx5cu]

Very informative! Thanks for the mini class😄. Her hair looks really healthy❤

[@Spokentruths725]

Phenomenal work as usual ❤

[@V2B2010]

Thank you as always for all of the knowledge that you share. Looking forward to the next videos you have! So true that it’s easy to be heavy handed with grease but your tips on how to apply it really help.

[@rachelk4914]

Thanks for this video and the thought process behind the trim❤

[@jasmincraighead420]

thank you for sticking up for bushy ends! 🙌

[@luv4all43]

You are amazing❤ I’ve been watching you for a long time and I love how you care for your clients hair. I sure wish you were near me lol. Her hairstyle looks great! Thank you so much for all your tips❤

[@rachelk4914]

Beautiful work!❤

[@lindasmith5496]

The hair style was so lovely, and I love that it was natural. Beautiful!

[@tinkerbelle7449]

Hi, African Hair God. You did a beautiful job on your client's corn row up-do! Thank you for the great hair tips esp. the Aphrogee liquid leave-in conditioner. Sounds like something I need to try! Thank you for sharing this relaxing experience. Your client's hair is so healthy.

[@denisehicks-mial1540]

As always, 1:10:02 you have done an amazing job on her hair. Love the video and hair lesson. ❤

[@rachelk4914]

I don’t prepoo my hair, even though I need to sometimes. I had to go back to prepooing my daughter’s hair so she’s not in pain from me detangling. Great video ❤

[@AfrikanHairGod]

I think that's the only reason to really pre-poo

[@marciahunter9038]

Just love your work. Wish you I could find someone like you to do my hair .

[@namigates6664]

That’s amazing that she had no splits or breakage, I’ve never had hair that healthy, at least not since I was a kid. I do compulsively pull and rip my hair and it’s pretty long, about halfway down my back but I always have issues because of my problem. Like I literally have a halo of breakage from ripping it off my head. I would love to know if you ever have clients with this issue and what advice you would have for them or for me I should say. This was a great video, very relaxing to watch your process. Also you boutta make me buy some hair grease

[@willenerose1805]

At least somebody knows that the head + hair needs air to breathe. Thank you for your concern.

[@kelicajohnston9990]

She has a lot of hair. I wish my hair was this dense. Sir, you be doing your thang👍

[@DivineDailyBrew]

Great video. I agree with you a shampoo and conditioner (lux or not) does the same thing. Blowdryers do the same thing. My hair routine is very simple, inexpensive and effective. I love your simple snd honest approach to haircare. You are a great stylist who is not misleading people into buying unnecessary items. Thanks for all you do.

[@phyfoster-Auntie_]

Loving it!

[@TheNickiok]

You did a fabulous hair do 👏🏽

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Thank you so much!

[@LiLzZluvinJ]

Thank you for sharing that Softee grease. I haven’t had grease in my hair since I was a child, but I remember that being the only way my hair would actually cooperate with doing anything to it. 😂 I’m thinking about re-introducing grease into my hair care/styling routine.

[@celesteperry4929]

You did an awesome job 😍😍

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Thank you!! 😊

[@eveemcghee4454]

Sir you are goated

[@ChocolateQueen225]

I prepoo only to remove shed hairs and to start with a good base of detangled hair before shampooing. Not to necessarily “protect” my hair from shampoo. That never made sense to me. I love the negas Banda Chebe prepoo and green tea rinse to prepoo.

[@chinazaified]

I really appreciate you, thank you.😊

[@gigi4love990]

You know what's so funny, I was looking for pre-poo videos yesterday (which I never do- my hair was just super tangled and dry) and saw one of your old videos on it 🙂 I didn't end up doing it cause I'm lazy but this is super timely lol

[@luhnonato3]

Im brazillian so what i have learned is to pre poo with a super light conditioner (usually oil free), wash the hair 2 times, then use a hair mask for treatment then a conditioner for kinda seal the treatment in the hair, and then style as you like. Nothing too heavy, especially on the scalp

[@raeannslife]

Such long healthy hair🥹

[@AfrikanHairGod]

I love to see it too

[@brownsugarmcknight9477]

Once again l will say it loud l love how you love on your clients hair ❤

[@AfrikanHairGod]

😊 thank you

[@oneflowerlover]

No fake hair needed to make the bun. Beautiful!

[@vanessasmith7703]

I ❤ how you create volume with ur updo technique.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Thank you! 😊 The volume is already in your curls, you just have to know how to capture it

[@tamay101]

Now that's braiding ❤

[@NIJEECAPRICORN23]

I haven't pre-poo my hair in a long time. I use to do it while transitioning to natural. Now I just do hot oil treatments when needed or a diy. I rarely do pre-poos on my hair anymore.

[@janiceedwards9177]

Her hair looks amazing. How do you use hair grease with gel when doing wash and go?

[@kymania.c.915]

Learned a new word today lol. He said "exorbitant" and I was like.. did he mean exuberant? Looked it up, and they both can be used similarly 😂

[@PJ-qr6xu]

I Truly listen to your opinions about natural haircare and believe what you say. I love the end results of her hair.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Thank you so much!

[@veronicahaney6005]

i prepoo but i always wash my hair with raw african black soap, which is a natural clarifying shampoo- your haur gets STRIPPED clean😂 and acv rinse. it makes a difference in my hair and scalp healthy, esp bc i don’t like oiling my scalp after washing my hair - i get oily scalp easily and then my hair itches during the week from buildup. i just do it the night before and leave it overnight so my hair and scalp can absorb the nutrients.

[@deb8911]

I need a playlist

[@betmccullo]

Hello, love the video, why do you start your corn row the traditional way then flip your hand to complete the rest of the cornrow?

[@datgirlsaintsational831]

lawd, wish you were near me!

[@cg3289]

Hi there. I've been following you for a while now. I think you're great, and I appreciate your information. I want to ask what's your take on the Kazmaleje hair tools: Paddle comb, Comb and Rake?

[@simonekangar4066]

Great video. I love your blow drying technique. What type(s) of paddle brush(es) is/are your go to for a nice blowout? I heard you mention the second brush you used on this client is called the Aveda brush because you needed something a bit more for the tension. I hope I spelled the name of the brush correctly. My daughters ages 10 and 6 have similar hair texture and I am looking for a good brush to help with the blow drying process.

[@Bennetts3044]

I have had some clients with so much oil, i wanted to use dawn. When they do that i wont even use oil/moisturize when i start to blow dry

[@rachelk4914]

Do the hairstyles last longer because of the small intricate cornrows?

[@lloyd.jourdan]

Do you recommend rinsing conditioner out with cool water before styling?

[@jdd6958]

Great video she has gorgeous hair. Have you tried bronzer lotion to even out your skin spots it may be helpful ❤

[@AfrikanHairGod]

I have hyperpigmentation from having a skin condition. I'm not concerned with having even complexion

[@rubysundae134]

Is there a reason why you only applied the grease to her scalp?

[@tamay101]

Amazing you can do this with gloves 😊

[@hayabusahime]

I only prepoo if I've had a protective style in for more than a month. I'm in love with Design Essentials Chebe prepoo. I was looking for the African Pride one, but I couldn't find it ended up getting the Design Essentials one. Its become a staple.

[@marleyhill34]

I waiting for the Design Essentials Chebe to come to the UK. I saw it advertised at our Afro Hair show in London but it hadn't been cleared through customs to make it to the show in time.

[@yourfavpersuasion9385]

amazon has the big jar of the african pride

[@SaraHinata]

I used to prepoo before the natural hair community came into my country. But I didn't use oil, I got my hair wet and then put conditioner to detangle prior to shampooing. My hair was long and I got single strand knots, so it just made sense to detangle before shampooing. Then after the natural hair movement I tried massaging my scalp with oil and it didn't make sense to me 😂 'cause I would have to shampoo 3 times instead of 2 making me waste so much shampoo to get my natural oils + the added oils out of my hair. I stopped doing it altogether.

[@24mistyblue]

How can you grow your edges

[@WilliamsPinch]

The reason you use Clarifying shampoo isn’t just to get the hair clean. Clarifying shampoos tend to have a high pH, lifting the cuticle, so that conditioning/strengthening agents can bind to the hair strand.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

The ones that I use are gentle and don't have a high pH. The cuticles don't need to be lifted for conditioners to bind to hair. They will do that naturally due to the negative electromagnetic atmosphere of the strands with the positively charged cationic surfactants in conditioner. Even when you rinse conditioner out, a light film is left on the surface of the hair.

[@marleyhill34]

my clarifying shampoo also chelates. I live in an area with hard water ( filters are no use) and I swim and live in an urban environment. So chlorine, minerals and pollution are the reason I use Paul Mitchell Shampoo three followed by my Aphoghee two-step once every 4 to 6 weeks. My hair is fine fragile and week and I had bleach bond highlights put in for summer.

[@yourfavpersuasion9385]

I prepoo only to get shed hair out before i shampoo! I wish i could go a year with no trim!

[@AfrikanHairGod]

That's a great reason to prepoo

[@jhssmith2004]

wonderful job and her hair looks so pretty. i do have a question. i thought spraying water on top of grease was not good?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Why? I don't really know how to address your concern without the reason

[@QiQiRoc]

Love your content! Touch screen blow dryer 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I prepoo with natures little secret fenugreek prepoo or olaplex no.1 & no.3 … especially after a wash n go or mini twist style, anytime I feel like I have a lot of tangles. It helps me get through my hair quickly because I make sure to keep it detangled during the wash and conditioning steps. I only detangle once and it doesn’t take me forever. I don’t overdo it with stylers either. I wear my hair out 99% of the time so it is what it is 😂 I don’t fret about definition and whatnot anymore, give me health and moisture and I’m good!

[@trueblue2892]

Beautiful work, gentle touch, respectfully informative, taking his time on his clients hair care as well as styling, etc PER HIS USUAL 😊❤️👌🏾🔥 Personally I like the less is more approach. I have locs now so I keep it even simpler than I did when I had my curls and I love it! I really don’t find products to be necessary at all. For the most part of I can’t put it in my body it doesn’t go on my skin or scalp 🤷🏾‍♀️ avocado oil and/or evoo used instead of lotion, only aloe Vera gel used for gel, acv mix for shampoo, etc I said FOR THE MOST PART y’all don’t freak out on me lol I do like shampoo although acv is pretty sufficient especially if you dont use products I do however also use man-made facial products bc my face is weird af and petty 🤷🏾‍♀️ 🤣😌

[@Tiacocoa]

I really need a grown woman twist like that

[@JuilletAvril]

I've been using hair grease on dry hair this whole time... yikes 😞

[@lahopkins9746]

Hello! Praying all is well! Please say again which Aphogee products you use. I caught the Pro-Vitamin Leave-in and the Keratin 2-minute Reconstructor. I don't think you mentioned the 3rd product, but if you did, my apologies, I missed it. Thank you!

[@LaZainabou]

Aphogee Pro-Leave in Moisturizer

[@AfrikanHairGod]

You can also check my Amazon store for all the products mentioned and used

[@lahopkins9746]

@@AfrikanHairGod I appreciate you response. I will definitely check it out. Thank you so much! Have a wonderful day!!!

[@0kitten00]

I love the way you cut hair, I wish you could cut mine. 😊

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Thank you!

[@nessabarker599]

I tried paul mitchell an scrathed my head all day everyday...😢, Now old school shampoo conditioner and hair grease.

[@marleyhill34]

Which Paul Mitchell shampoo and conditioner? I only use the Paul Mitchell shampoo three every 4 to 6 weeks. The rest of the time I use Cantu Co wash, Creme of nature moisturizing shampoo or Aphoghee Curlific shampoo. Even grease makes my scalp itch...can only put it on the ends.

[@ayamempress1579]

My hair is DRY. Iused to use canvas products and the the pan dem ic hit and they atopped shipping tothe uk. Recently started using As I Am products... will give it 1-3 months to see improvements.

[@marleyhill34]

do you steam your hair daily/weekly? Do you keep your ends tucked and/or covered? This was my trichologists prescription for dry hair in the UK. It works for me if I want to stop dryness in its tracks. Products help but it's more the method and technique for me.

[@starry_night05]

Hello Mr. Afrikan Hair God! If you happen to see this comment I would greatly appreciate any sort of advice or suggestions you could give me on how to solve this hair problem I’ve been having for a few years. Ever since I stopped getting relaxers (which was about 4-5 years ago) my mother and I have noticed the right side of my hair has been noticeably shorter than my left side, and even though as the years go by and the right side is catching up to the left, it’s still shorter. I’m hoping as I grow older that both sides can even out, but I’m scared this is something I’ll have to live with for the rest of my life as a consequence of that relaxer. My hair is relatively healthy and is growing well, I’ve actually reached a hair length goal I’ve been wanting for a while so I’m extremely happy about that! Its just the right side’s length I’m worried about. Is there any special thing I should do, products or ingredients I should look for? I’m not really sure, and even as I’ve gotten my hair trimmed over the years this same problem remains consistent as my hair continues to grow. Again if you happen to reply to this I greatly appreciate your time and advice 😊 I’ve learned so much from your channel, thank you for the free tutorials and knowledge☺️

[@marleyhill34]

everyone has one part of their hair that grows slower than other parts. I don't think there is much you can do besides maybe massaging the slower side more?

[@moni9192]

I only use African pride pre poo because my hair tangles when I shampoo. I try to put it in twists and wash in twists. Perhaps I should just twist it and shampoo?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

I think to prep your hair to prevent tangling or removing shed hair is the only really reason to be doing a "pre-poo".

[@deebossTito]

In my opinion, pre-pooing is just prepping your hair to be washed. You can use hair tea, oils, grease, treatments, etc. Washing the hair is so essential to resetting your hair but it’s still a highly manipulative process. And it’s an extenenius process for your hair (especially if you have low porosity). High amounts of water is being absorbed into the hair, lots of product, hands constantly in your hair. It’s a huge event so pre-pooing helps to prep my hair for it. I used to pre-poo with Blue Magic years ago but now I use hair tea and my own homemade infused oils. I still pre-poo with Blue Magic from time to time esp if I’m taking my hair down from protective styling like braids or faux locs.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

I agree with this! 💯

[@shashagirl]

Nice video! Hey Narada in your experience when you say hair grease, can hair butters (like mango, shea butter etc) be used in place of traditional hair grease (like Dax, blue magic etc)? Thanks! ☺️

[@AfrikanHairGod]

I don't really care for butters like that but you could apply it the same way. Just make sure you aren't being heavy with it

[@shashagirl]

@@AfrikanHairGod oh great! Thanks for l your response. Great week ahead 🙏

[@AfrikanHairGod]

@@shashagirl i would do research to see if the butter you are using is comedogenic. Grease literally can't clog your pores but there are many oils that can and that can potentially affect the health of your scalp. Why don't you just use grease instead?

[@shashagirl]

@@AfrikanHairGod thank you again Narada for your response, just noticed this. The reason I don’t want to use grease alone is because from what I have read, I don’t think grease has as many of the healthy fatty acids (that hair butters do) that could also support healthy hair maintenance and length retention. I mean I could use both grease and hair butters but like you always advise not to be too heavy handed so I just thought a good hair butter would suffice ☺️. Thanks again !

[@brangiel.gnecop.5646]

That style is sooo beautiful I’m inspired I’ll try that one of these days. It might not be the same cuz I had to cut my hair and it is not as long anymore. But I’ll try it anyways. 😂

[@cscottlvn2]

I only ever prepoo after taking out braids to help with detangling. Outside of that, it's just an unnecessary step and a time robber for me on wash day.

[@els439]

Do you recommend I use water and hair grease only on my relaxed hair?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

No

[@els439]

@AfrikanHairGod Okay, thank you 😊

[@Elle-qf8qj]

I pre-poo with the Just For Me or African Pride aloe detangler strictly to lightly detangle & separate my hair in sections before I shampoo. I have never understood why ppl pre-poo with oil personally (I tried it when I first went natural based on seeing ppl do it here on YT) but it took me two times to realize that was not good. If it works for you, I guess but that never worked for me.

[@marleyhill34]

Oil is the GOAT for taking down braid extensions. When I didn't know better ( teenager, early 20s)I used to leave my braid extensions in for 10 to 12 weeks and nothing used to help me detangle like oil and yes a fine toothcomb...all that build up needs to come out before water and shampoo. Oil for weave glue too. Now i'm older I don't need to use oil any more for detangling and also new pre-poo products and braid and weave takedown sprays are available which they were not when I was younger.

[@Yogirrl2300]

The Amazon link is not working 🤷🏿‍♀️?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Thanks I'll look into it

[@Yogirrl2300]

@@AfrikanHairGod thank you. Watching you these pass few months has really helped me manage my natural hair.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

​@@Yogirrl2300here you are. Thank you for letting me know again... Idk why it wasn't working before www.amazon.com/shop/afrikanhairgod

[@Yogirrl2300]

@@AfrikanHairGod yasss ! Thank you

[@k9keish]

How can I book an appointment?

[@AfrikanHairGod]

My information is always posted in the video description

[@k9keish]

@AfrikanHairGod ok, thank you 😊. I sent an email as well.

[@Mz.Snapper67]

Where are you located at

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Hi. Please check my video description for salon contact information

[@jhennique6158]

If anyone knows a stylist is Bay Area California that can handle my hair with such care, plssssssss help a sister out. Im so tired of the ones out here 😢

[@rosieamelia5955]

I enjoy your blow out!

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Thank you!

[@Ronldbx6]

Were you being sarcastic or do they actually have touch-screen blow dryers😅?

[@DevuTempra]

Jesus is coming be ready ❤

[@Eveningbreeze721]

I have never prepoo'ed. Never even tried it. Seems extra for me. I really don't need it tbh.

[@TriinaG]

😢😢😢any Toronto hair care specialists in the comments?

[@JubileeSaaan123]

The mane experience @rootsroom