Why We STILL DON'T LOVE Natural 4C Hair (and might never).

[@Tinuola]

Kindly note: No hateful comments towards natural type 4 hair will be tolerated in this comment. If you do so, you will be BLOCKED.🚮 And if you open up a new account to comeback and leave hateful comments, you’ll STILL GET BLOCKED🤡

[@rosam674]

As an African woman who didn't grow up around white people, I was shocked to find that people out there with African hair hate their hair. I don't get it. We had Indians around, but I never heard any African girl wishing they had Indian hair. In fact, we did not focus on hair at all. It was just hair, and everyone had hair ... their own kind of hair. We did what we did to care for our hair, but no one was judged for showing up with natural hair. Any state of African hair is accepted equally.

[@capcutgirl1075]

What a blessing you had.

[@chinwenduchinwe586]

@rosa... The ⚪️ influence is still there so heavily. I cannot say just how shocked I was of seeing all the weaves of natural hair (that was dedicated to idols) and synthetic hair (which can and does affect the health of many). There seems to be like this image ingrained in the minds of women and men alike...

[@jeriad7scott312]

@@rosam674 some African Americans hate their hair because it’s hard to manage I used to hate mines because I never knew how to do my own hair. I think it’s a hair mange thing.

[@msakosua5133]

ITS HARD TO MANAGE SOME HAIRS EXAMPLE 4 C - which part of that cant you comprehend

[@Divi333.]

You didn’t grow up around white people. If you also didn’t grow up in America it’s understandable that you don’t get it.

[@WhizQueen]

There’s so much beauty in our 4C hair 😍🥰

[@Tinuola]

Absolutely 🤍

[@JaejoongPrincess]

Yeah, when its long and thick.

[@anisjt]

Usually mine isn’t unless manipulated

[@dollyrevenge98]

I went natural for a year and while I loved my 4 c hair, I did not love the experience of having to do extra steps in order for my hair to be presentable on my standards. Every wash day meant I had to stretch out my hair in order to be able to style it with ease. I'm now back to relaxed hair and while It's much easier for me to get the look I want, my relaxed hair is so fragile that it breaks all the time. I'm contemplating going back to natural hair and get it long enough so it's easier to get different looks.

[@Tinuola]

Relaxers didn’t work for me either. My hair was thin & brownish. Maybe consider heat training natural hair if you prefer the straight look.🤍

[@drdidihoneybelleayozie4146]

This was me few months ago after 5yrs natural. My hair was thriving but boredom and thinking texlaxing would work for me like it did in the past.....biggest mistake. Chopped it off and back to natural now.

[@SlenderSporty]

Texlaxing is a better option. I’ve been natural for 5 years and thinking of doing it myself.

[@pinky-ud1rt]

Hun iv bern natrual for 5 years and my hairs grown. Its my edges im 56 so im stressing over my edges and im going grey but i do dye it..which can be alot more work..

[@imychellev]

I would personally recommend moving from relaxers to straight natural because the consistent heat will loosen your tight curls without the severe damage of chemicals. Yes it takes longer but ultimately you will have healthier hair that doesn’t break off easily!

[@mariepearl-harbour2335]

Lauryn Hill, Jill Scott, Angie Stone, YaYa DaCosta, Amera Le Negra, Lupita Nyong'o and Alek Wek all wear natural hair. Lauryn Hill is one of the most beautiful and talented Lyrical Rappers of all time. Afro coily hair is very beautiful and unique, even though she is hard to embrace and manage at times.

[@Tinuola]

🤍🤍

[@Tinuola]

Hope to see more black celebrities wear their fro.

[@mariepearl-harbour2335]

@@Tinuola I think it is more wiser to stop relying on celebrity fantasy culture and be a real life inspiration. Besides, the less they represent natural Afro beauties with natural coily hair, the more exotically rare it makes this group of amazingly beautiful woman. So it kind of backfires on them and their intended agenda.

[@Divi333.]

Amera La Negra wears afro wigs

[@luwanabennett1054]

I love your hair! It looks so healthy! I just big chopped last year, and I'll just be happy when my twa is finally your length! Lol

[@Tinuola]

Thanks babe! My hair didn’t use to look this healthy, I’m glad the effort I’m putting in is helping. I also blow dry it to give a fuller look. Rock your twa, it will grow out in no time.🤍

[@luwanabennett1054]

@@Tinuola Thank you! ♥️

[@tamirajohnellestyle]

Oh my God I freakin love 4c hair!!! It holds twist outs so good. I have 4a hair.

[@Tinuola]

Yeah, 4c hair rocks well in twists.🤗 For those that love changing hairstyles frequently, it can be time consuming to style & grow.

[@ladybird491]

Why do the hair have to be twist out?

[@isaywhatiwanttosay2025-4eva]

​@@ladybird491Because just like any other hair texture that you want to style in a certain way, you have to 'manipulate' so that you can achieve desired results...this should be common sense.

[@Rosyohc]

Your hair looks amazing. ❤ I cut my locs back in November. I have 4C hair and I usually wear my hair covered using a scarf and styling it. I can’t style much with my twa but im okay with it. My family on the other hand is like you cut your hair again as if I harmed them. Sha Anyways I feel free and happy no matter how others feel. Our perception matters.

[@Tinuola]

😂😂 Family members are always passionate with the hair topic. I’m glad you’re loving your 4c! Thanks for sharing your experience 🤍

[@SuperButterfly217]

I watch a lot of 4c hair videos. It's a beautiful texture. I have learned how to care for my hair by watching 4c hair KZbin videos. I love watching StarPuppy ect... Care for your hair, and it will flourish. Your afro is gorgeous! 💜

[@Tinuola]

Thank you!♥

[@silkestadler2647]

As a curly girl (3a) who never wore her coarse hair naturally and always straightened it I can somewhat relate. I wear my hair naturally since 7 months and at first always put it in a bun. Since 1,5 months I wear it open and it felt scary, but also liberating. And for the first time I don’t feel that I am trying to mimic someone else’s style, but just have my own. Still I don’t feel pretty all the time with my natural hair all out in the open. But that is me and I am at a point where I don’t have to be or feel pretty all the time. It’s paradoxically boosting my confidence. Who would have thought?! Not me. But I am glad. And in regard to representation: Perhaps the change is just coming and you are at the heart of it. I find 4c hair beautiful and special and want to see way more of lt.

[@Tinuola]

Wow, you just dropped a HOT take. Love it! Love it! Thanks babe🤍

[@pinky-ud1rt]

Well said hun love your comment x

[@divinemsm716]

Sister. You are a GORGEOUS woman with BEAUTIFUL natural hair. Celebrate your unique beauty and enjoy it. ❤❤❤

[@Tinuola]

Thank you sis! Our hair is absolutely gorgeous🤍

[@chinwenduchinwe586]

Many of us 🖤 love our natural hair; always have and always will. The negativity started outside the 🖤 community. As well, to gain employment to help sustain the family, the way ⚪️ ppl do their hair was forced on 🖤s which caused lots of hair damage. More sisters are sharing what is healthy for our hair...loving it.

[@drdidihoneybelleayozie4146]

I love my 4c hair but my challenge is detangling. Im learning new ways to make it easy peasy

[@Tinuola]

Love that! It really is a process

[@pinky-ud1rt]

Same hun x when i detangle my hair i finger comb my hair and i spray my hair with water x

[@joybanks4974]

You're beautiful! Enjoy your youth and 4c hair. When you look back on this video 40 years from now, you will understand self-acceptance and self-esteem better.

[@Tinuola]

Thank you so much!

[@proverbalizer]

I always love to see women with afros....just see how it frames your face like a luxurious halo that perfectly highlights and compliments the beauty of your features

[@Islandgirl7000]

I have looser texture curls but I love your hair and love seeing 4C hair worn naturally and confidently ❤

[@Tinuola]

Thank you☺️🤗

[@LemonDropYum]

I have to say, I’m completely shocked. I did not think this was a problem in Sub-Saharan Africa. Wigs, perms, etc are a relatively new thing. How is it that Africa is having this issue when black people are the majority and there should be no euro beauty standard? Here in the states we are told that people unwillingly change themselves because of the euro beauty standards. Africans have been styling their hair for so many centuries and now there is racism/colorism/texturism? Most black people in sub-s Africa are not even mixed like the black people in the states. I honestly thought African beauty standards were the norm there and most people were doing their hair there like they have for thousands of years.

[@barbarafallin2038]

Instead of cutting my hair again, I have started going back to the salon,so they can help me take care of it,its getting longer and harder for me to comb

[@Nitta43]

I'm torn. I love natural hair and styles on other ppl, but when I try to duplicate those same styles it doesn't turn out right. I want to love it, but 1, it's mostly gray and I'm only 47, and 2, it's thinning and won't grow in the crown. I'm trying so hard not to perm it. 😢

[@GreenBanana675]

Not sure if your profile picture is current, but looks like you made your decision lol

[@naturalannie]

You look so beautiful with this hairstyle. Your hair is gorgeous.

[@Tinuola]

Thank you so much Annie!🤍

[@justtruth1788]

All I see is a beautiful lady with beautiful skin and hair and spirit!!! ❤❤❤ I understand how deep the mind control goes. My mom always said, let "fix" your hair. We must be around positive people and dismiss the agenda against us.

[@Daydreamroses]

idk i love my natural hair 4c hair! I think you should love yours too your hair is beautiful thick and dense! I think we just put too much

[@angelabenton9902]

You are truly rocking your afro!! To all the sisters you are absolutely beautiful absolutely!💞

[@Tinuola]

🤗😘

[@aprilthompson5154]

Listen. I look good in my afro BUT BUT BUT! I'm going to say it! My 4C hair is Problematic! It hurts when I comb my hair! It takes so much time and effort and care to get it to look right. I'm "tender headed" so braids are out. So now I surrender. I've gone back to straightening my hair with a hot comb. I feel much better now. Sorry not sorry. 😂❤😊.Ladies do what works best for you. Good luck.❤❤❤

[@Tinuola]

Thanks for sharing April! I understand what you're saying because I have experienced that too. And I agree that we should do what works for us. However, 4C hair is not problematic. I find that it hurts when combing out the dry or tangled hair. But it doesn't hurt when I gradually comb it from the tip to the root when the hair is wet and tangle-free. Ultimately, 4c hair is different. It requires a different management than straight hair, and a little time and effort. The more you understand how the hair works, the easier it gets.☺♥

[@aprilthompson5154]

@@Tinuola Much respect.♥️

[@tommiegreen]

Thanks for your honesty

[@doreatherharvey9016]

I love my natural hair it is so beautiful, wash and go is the best. It’s soft and beautiful. This is me and I love it. I don’t wear a mask and try to be who God created me to be don’t be something you are not. I work with my hair I love it. Too many chemicals give you cancer or baldness or something they can’t figure out why you are sick. please learn you have beautiful hair. Your hair is your identity that’s how God made you. So are you questioning God? ❤

[@pinky-ud1rt]

Well said x

[@newvision101]

I love my 4c hair. That's It. Your hair is beautiful.

[@Tinuola]

Thank you!!

[@poutpout7238]

This hair is a plant a very complicated plant that requires care and maintenance. Just because other textures exist doesn't mean you should downplay yours. Getting discouraged is valid though, it's alot. I truly wondered of we were isolated from other hair textures would we be thinking this way. I really do think society and social media has done a number on the way we see our hair, very sad overall. Little girls need to see confident women embracing their hair not the opposite.

[@anaturalee8370]

The thing is, the other racial groups are and have BEEN getting the representation they need for years! They grew up seeing themselves in movies and music videos! They were conditioned to thinking they are the epitome of beauty! When it comes to us ? The representation is poor and like you said, we will probably never be accepted the correct way until we are properly represented in the media.

[@Tinuola]

that's true. And being represented more in media means black girls should be willing to promote more of our natural features including skin tone and hair texture. But I can't say that's something many BW are interested in?🤔🙄

[@Sannypowa]

I feel sad to see many black Americans hating their 4c hair, I love afro hair, they are beautiful especially long afro hair, very attractive.❤

[@shawn6306]

i love natural hair i'm a black male i think organic natural hair is underrated great to me i always love embrace my natural hair euqally that's just me but i respect if some hate natual hair and some do love natural hair we know the majority were programmed by hollywood movies and shows to believe that natural hair is bad ugly is a no no and fake artificial hair is good is a yes yes but for me i would not used no fake artificial hair on my hair at all because i don't like fake artifical hair at all but i do love respect if that do love fake artifical hair it's just not for me that's all my honest unpopular preference is i always love embrace real true organic natural hair on myself that's just me and i also love nappy hair too i'm the only one that don't like that it always gets demonized to be bad when it's not bad to me at all i always love nappy hair don't get me wrong i do love braids but i also love nappy hair i think that's good hair to me and i also love round 70s afro hair that's my favorite hair style i love so much lately so i have been getting round 70s style afro hair and i want to let you know that i love your real true organic natural hair your showing here in this video it looks beautiful to me it's too bad that real true natural organic hair is unpopular i always hate it popularity in my honest opinion i always love prefer unpopularity over popularity that's just me i always think real true natural organic hair needs love too

[@ms.sharpe8820]

I don’t like 4c hair bcz it’s so fragile. If you’re like me and like to try new styles, 4c hair is not it. This hair doesn’t like to be moved. It wants to stay in one spot or it breaks! It’s very demanding! Also it shrinks a lot so you have to work to grow it longer than other textures have to just to show your length. It’s very time consuming. Sorry not sorry. I won’t be pressured by others to love every feature I was born with.

[@Tinuola]

I love that you’re being so honest and staying true to that!🫶🏽 I wish 4c hair didn’t take so much time to care for.

[@cupcake8108]

I agree. My 4c hair is past my shoulders almost breast length and still looks so short. That’s why I just wear braids because 4c hair is too time consuming.

[@SlenderSporty]

I agree. Constantly fighting tangles, frizz, shrinkage and dryness. I’m tempted to tex lax.

[@carolinegardner8214]

Because you’re trying to force your hair to do what it’s not intended to do like force a texture that is not natural to African hair. Watch videos by creators that may help you to feel better about yourself and your hair which God gave you and is naturally growing out o your scalp. I wish you well on your journey of healing.

[@SlenderSporty]

@@carolinegardner8214 4C hair is intended to frizz and tangle. You can’t blame someone for not liking that. Nobody wants tangled anything. Wires, headphones, necklaces. We constantly have to fight tangles, spending long periods of time and large amounts of money finding the right ingredients and products. There’s nothing to heal you just have to suck it up and accept getting the short end of the stick.

[@lindokuhlekhoza7571]

Black women dont wanna accept that wearing straight hair wigs is rooted in internalised anti-blackness. I always wear 4c hair wigs b/c I'm growing my hair. So I guess you could do that to avoid styling your short hair🤷🏿‍♀️ prayers up for everyone who's learning to love themselves 🥹🫶🏿🫶🏿

[@Tinuola]

I love kinky wigs too but just find one particular look boring. I think the challenge is getting used to styling Afro texture or braids more. A lot of us are used to styling different textures, b/c it’s fun. Thanks for sharing your take🤍

[@SlenderSporty]

That is not true. Are white women that go to tanning salons anti-white? No. Just because you prefer a more manageable hair texture doesn’t make you anti black.

[@KushQueen9]

Absolutely. It makes no sense whatsoever to wear another race's hair texture when our hair doesn't resemble theirs whatsoever.

[@wynterseymour1471]

I never look or feel beautiful with my natural hair. It’s too short and I’m not beautiful unless I have long hair. I only receive compliments when I wear wigs. My length doesn’t look good with any outfits. I wish I could just cover my head, wear hijab

[@tommiegreen]

@@wynterseymour1471 thank you for your honesty

[@Rue100]

4C HAIR IS EVERYTHINGGGG...MY FAVORITE HAIR TYPE TOOOOO BAD ALLLLL THE OTHER RACES ARE IN AWE OF OUR TYPE HAIR...WE SHOULD LOVEEE OUR HAIR

[@xdlol59]

Sorry, but you are delulu. Other races don't want to have 4c hair.

[@pinky-ud1rt]

Love your comment x

[@pinky-ud1rt]

Its society who hates our hair. But i don't carei i get a lot of men chatting to me when my hair is out...when i wear my wigs i still get chatted up...i have 4c hair and its what god gave us x

[@Tinuola]

Yes!! Thank you🙌🏾

[@YesToLifeAlways]

The majority of black women on Greys Anatomy or in Marvel films have natural hair. Think Issa Rae in immature. It is already happening.

[@marcialivingston5604]

Wow, this hit me to the core dealing with my hair,kinks 4c hair has been a problem with me all my life detangling combing the knots etc I think I could go on the Guinness world record for the worlds. Worst hair.. if ever given opportunity to change it, I would do it in a heartbeat and all these hair braiders charging almost thousands of dollars just to put braids just for her to look decent is highway robbery. That’s just my personal opinion.

[@Lori_g70]

You and your hair are beautiful 🌹❤️💯

[@Tinuola]

Thanks Lorraine🤗🤍

[@drdidihoneybelleayozie4146]

Thank you for this!!! We need to do away with those notions and beliefs.

[@Tinuola]

Absolutely!!

[@lnyawilliamsmoore]

You remind me Green Beauty channel

[@user-zx5xw4yw2e]

It is what it is 🤷🏻

[@mlc2637]

Go get a hairbotox or a cysteine treatment it will change your life. The result is : Easy, manageable 4c hair and if you want to silkpress it's your way for straight natural life. 🎉 Hope it will help. From a 4c challenged with her hair to another 😊

[@Tinuola]

Thanks for the tip

[@LatiWins]

We don’t need chemicals to manage our natural hair!

[@Tinuola]

Here's how I grew out my natural 4c hair after experiencing alopecia: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX68dGyvorl7bZo

[@jomboadenike569]

Nice video

[@Tinuola]

Thank you🙏🏾🤍

[@CharlotteMasonTT]

There’s no ranges- and we should stop referring to hair as type 4 there’s African hair and Africanized hair … those ppl don’t refer to their hair as type 1- braids and plaits are perfect aesthetic

[@KosmikGawdess]

Im just tired of the kiddie hairstyles lol

[@Tinuola]

Which 4c hairstyles do you think looks most childish?

[@SlenderSporty]

Same.

[@STAINAMNZ]

4c is annoying cause your hair shrink od like I now every one hair shrink but 4c shrinks a lot 😂

[@Tinuola]

The shrinkage is real

[@user-msjazzy]

Smh sad….

[@carlajones8741]

Black "American" women aren't the only Black women that hate their hair....

[@coffeebean4356]

No one said that but it’s a very overwhelming amount that do because it’s embedded within the culture/history.

[@judynone7805]

Hey I’m Judy. I never heard of that I’m 67 years old I never had that type of stereotype when and where I grew up. W had the Black Soul of the 50 , 60, 70, Our Culture during that time was free from those toxins. Only over the years did white supremacy perpetuated those ideas and beliefs on our black youth all over the world. Now no women wears they natural hair in all the colonized continents, you know what i mean. Stop putting the narrative out for US. Be specific. The Baby Boomers and beyond are still alive.

[@Tinuola]

interesting

[@janeensmith3612]

We still not letting go right? The past is the past..stop wasting enery on things u cannot control.

[@Lori_g70]

Can natural hair be sexy?

[@lindokuhlekhoza7571]

Regarding represantation, I choose to follow women(controlling what I'm consuming) who have 4c hair and love it. That love and care they have is something you eventually learn because you're seeing it a lot❤🫠

[@Tinuola]

Totally agree! I’ve been following some 4c hair creators that wear their hair and I love the look! I guess getting comfortable with styling my hair is a gradual process.