Will the AFRICAN PRIDE PRE-POO detangle MY DENSE WAISTLENGTH 4C hair?

Two months ago, I experimented with Nappyheadedjojoba's detangling concoction. Things didn't work out, partly because of my poor planning and likely also because the mixture wasn't suited to my hair.
Under that video you all left tonnes of comments offering your advice and support. It was all thoroughly appreciated. What many of you don't know is that I already have a solid routine for detangling my hair. It actually works really well. I only wanted to use Nappyheadedjojba's mixture because it had the promise of being even faster. In today's video, I wanted to show you my OWN detangling routine on one side of my head, and the African Pride Moisture Miracle Pre poo, a widely recommended alternative, on the other.
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[@curls_lover11_25]

Let's talk about your perfect skin ♡

[@NaturallyHigh]

curls_lover11 _ awww thank you! 😘😘

[@sharonburton6801]

I don't think this was a fair review. The instructions say to leave it on for 20mins max and she left it for way more than that. Also, she caked coconut oil in her hair the night before which may have affected the product. I'm not saying that the product may not agree with her hair but it needs a retry.

[@NaturallyHigh]

Sharon Burton Sharon Burton thanks for your comment. It wasn’t an objective review. It allowed me to see that this product is not suitable for my routine. I use coconut oil as a pre-poo due to its small and polar structure which allows it to penetrate the cuticle and sit in the cortex. This ability reduces the amount of water that enters the cortex during washing, thereby mitigating hygral fatigue. I ascribe a major portion of my hair’s success to this practice and would be very reluctant to cease this practice. In addition, I’ve seen another KZbinr apply the product directly over coconut oil and get fantastic results. As to your point about time, I’d be wary about any product which could turn destructive/counterproductive after sitting for a while. To date, I have never favoured such a product. Have you? Moreover, I imagine that this is not typically the case for those who actually like the product. A fair number of commenters have said that they let it sit for a while, apply it to damp hair or otherwise disregard the instructions. I may try again but not anytime soon, especially since I’m satisfied with my routine.

[@tmh7884]

I agree, when you review a product you can't add extra stuff and have the review be fair to the product.

[@artheaux666]

I definitely disagree this is about her hair in particular in her routine and even if she did it correctly I still don’t think it would’ve worked it’s a little bit of coconut oil and putting it in for too long makes it not work. Kind of Pre-shampoo treatment has a maximum time limit that’s a little ridiculous it just seems like something that would not work into most peoples routines

[@coco758blessed]

That pre-poo detangler is AMAZING!!! I had to skip a wash-day and was dreading dealing with my hair as I knew that just makes it even harder to deal with due to all the shed hairs stuck in it which is the biggest cause of tangles. When I applied this product to my very dry tangled hair I was struck by how much moisture and slip it had... I was also amazed as the shed hairs started coming out as I smoothed it into my hair. I just wish the styling product had that much moisture and slip.

[@NaturallyHigh]

Corine's Art Room glad to hear it’s such a hit with you. Please enter my giveaway on Instagram.

[@coco758blessed]

@@NaturallyHigh Will do! Oh I forgot to add that I didn't use any tools...I finger detangled with the pre-poo.

[@faithwilliams7978]

I love that you showed a REAL natural hair detangling session. Most KZbinrs fail to do so. I learned a LOT THANK YOU!

[@NaturallyHigh]

Faith Williams thank you Love! Naturally High is all about the REAL, AUTHENTIC 4C natural hair experience (not that there’s just one). My aim is to encourage others to accept themselves fully and unapologetically through authenticity. For this reason, I’m really pleased by your comment. 😘😘😘

[@keepingitrealnaturalist5472]

I think the African pride prepoo is bomb

[@NaturallyHigh]

Good to hear. If you want to get your hands on some more, check out my giveaway post on Instagram.

[@driab1203]

Yessss girl by itself not mixing with other products

[@keepingitrealnaturalist5472]

@@NaturallyHigh damn not on Instagram

[@teahgurl]

I must try!

[@jolaniagoodson3316]

@@driab1203 lo

[@qwashington89]

I've never used this product, probably never will. Maybe try a tiny section your next wash without oil, it's possible the oil and product doesn't mix and is hindering its potential

[@qwashington89]

Also, i used to use tresemme, now i use Giovanni 50:50. The slip is unmatched

[@solarlola5953]

That product made my life a little easier

[@tribejamette872]

Aloe Vera is an amazing pree poo. My hair does not agree with Coconut oil but I use Aloe Vera and Olive oil all the time as a D.I.Y pre poo. I hardly use commercial natural hair products.

[@NaturallyHigh]

Tribe Jamette thanks for your comment. Do use gel or juice to detangle?

[@tribejamette872]

@@NaturallyHigh Pure gel. I cut a leaf from my plant and rub from scalp to ends. I also use oil on my ends to assist.

[@amberdenisetv1232]

Same

[@ashiig6721]

This pre-poo is a game changer I use it . I'm on my third bottle. I have 4c hair

[@NaturallyHigh]

ashii g glad you like it! Enter my giveaway on Instagram!

[@xXChibiTaokakaXx]

Same. I've yet to find something to top it

[@rahmakattanga5998]

can we just take a moment to appreciate her skin glow woow, plz give us your skin care routine beautiful beautiful

[@NaturallyHigh]

Rahma Kattanga aww thank you!

[@sw6254]

Your detangling process is real!! It makes me appreciate and have more patience for detangling my own hair

[@NaturallyHigh]

S W thanks for your comment. Naturally High strives to represent authenticity and encourage others to accept themselves unapologetically. Your being more patient and gentle is exactly what I wanted to achieve with this video! 😘😘

[@sasharaev1586]

you are so effortlessly beautiful, and the long healthy hair is the icing on the cake. great informative video. inspired me to learn more about he benefits of pre-pooing hair. after two weeks i'm already seeing results. thanks.

[@Honey_Vee79]

What I noticed with this detangler is that you have to detangle right away with it, not let it sit because it starts drying and getting sticky and not as slippery. I detangle as soon as I put it on and it has super slip which amazes me but I noticed I have to work kinda fast with it. This may not work for your detangle regimen but yea you have to start detangling as soon as you put it on, it starts to dry quickly.

[@NaturallyHigh]

vanna shanell oh I see. Good to know. On the jar it says to let it sit for 20 minutes so this is unexpected :/ Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@Honey_Vee79]

Naturally High Oh really, wow I never even read the directions just went straight for it. Hmm that is weird because for me it definitely started to dry quickly and loose its slip but when first applied it detangles AMAZINGLY! If I were you I’d give it another go and if it doesn’t go well it sounds like you already have a great detangling routine already 👍🏽

[@Honey_Vee79]

Ok so I checked mine and it says to let it sit 15 to 30 minutes before rinsing.

[@Tjess7]

I feel bad that this product didn’t work as well as it did on my hair and we have the same hair type. I also don’t use coconut oil cuz my hair doesn’t like it I use olive oil.

[@keepingitrealnaturalist5472]

I don't think she put enough

[@cheybrown3063]

Yeah coconut oil does not work on my hair either, that’s why I am so glad this pre-poo used coconut water instead!!

[@ShogoMakishimaxx]

During the few times that I've pre-pooed, I've used oil (Jojoba or Castor). Oil helps way more for pre pooing.

[@hellow4130]

That’s because there is more to hair than just curl type? Like y’all still don’t get it. 🤦🏽‍♀️ Is your hair just as dense as hers? Do you have same texture (strand size)? Do you have the same porosity? Do you have the same length? If you answered no to any of these questions then you two do NOT have the same hair type. This is why so many people just can’t find what works for them because they stay focused on a chart that does not work on its own.

[@yoraodili4180]

Hellow girl chill she didn’t ridicule or shame her in anyway. She’s just disappointed it didn’t work out for her, but I’m sure the girl commenting knows not all hair is the same💀

[@prislaem3838]

When in doubt it's best to stick with the evil you know! I do appreciate that you took one for the team though, because now I definitely won't be trying this product. Your hair still looks gorgeous in the end.

[@NaturallyHigh]

You're so right! I don't even know why I bothered to try a different product. That said, most people LOVE this pre-poo so maybe it's just my hair it doesn't agree with...

[@NaturallyHigh]

And thank you! 🥰

[@cherylc6949]

@@NaturallyHigh We have an almost identical hair texture and I find that anything with a gel-like texture is the pure devil. Everyone raved about that Kinky Coily Knot Today and I swear I was on an island by myself. It's gel-like and therefore still sitting in my closet from years ago. Game changer? No, but a horror? Yes! Our texture tends to favor oily, heavy creme like consistencies when it comes to conditioners and detanglers.

[@Izaluki]

I felt in pain seing you go through this struggle... But I learned of tips and technique I could use to better manage my hair. I'm far from having your length and density but it's still takes me hours to detangle my hair. And that's definitively improvable.... Thanks for that video!

[@shelbysmith8526]

I liked how well you were able compare the experience of either side

[@amymhchan1584]

I love how there's not much shedding because of your care and patience

[@meelahmiyagi]

The way you detangle is so different. I thought I was gentle but this is a different level of gentleness. Wow!

[@NaturallyHigh]

Radical gentleness ✨

[@efhawkins19]

You have discovered methods that work for your hair, and it's getting longer, continuing doing that. It takes enough time when the length isnt there, Yes girl, stay with your routine, because everyone's hair is totally different. I love how you presented this video.

[@ShogoMakishimaxx]

She said it best.

[@lgfuad4lyf]

I really love your videos. Our hair textures appear to be so similar, and the tips I've incorporated from you have changed my hair life. I've seen so much growth. Simplicity works especially when you are a bio/Chem major!! Lol

[@quwaran.7264]

I love that you do your detangling in "stages", like me. Or rather, I learned it from your earlier videos 😁. Detangling from start to finish takes me hours on end, but this way allows me to prep it at you mentioned for an easier process the next day 😵

[@NaturallyHigh]

Quwara N. Oh I’m glad to hear that I could help :) yes, doing prep the night before makes the whole thing more bearable.

[@teahgurl]

That reverse-comb-detangling makes a lot of sense! I think it works for you bc you keep your hair sectioned and detangled at the roots by clumping. Since watching your vids, I’ve done clumping and have found that it is the best way to avoid tangle hair. My mom who is a stylist uses the “picking” method you used while combing but she start at the ends like most. I’ve found that adopted that has made detangling much easier. I’m going to try your reverse method. Thank you for your enlightenment.

[@miaporche2256]

Your skin is so beautiful, clear and smooth....😍

[@NaturallyHigh]

Mia Porche aww thank you! 😘😘😘

[@queenneeap.2532]

Love your texture !!

[@Qtzzzip]

You tried. Looks like you found the perfect solution a long time ago😊 Good job! Stick to what works. Your hair is perfect❤

[@aaliyahdailey31]

I love that you showed how you would incorporate it into your routine if you were to use it regularly, and it didn't work for you. You gave it a great shot!

[@NaturallyHigh]

Thank you for your sweet and informed comment. I appreciate it and you! You seem like someone who might like our Patreon community. Fancy joining us? www.patreon.com/join/naturally_high?

[@georginamorrison3641]

I've never tried this prepoo. You actually inspired my current prepoo routine with the coconut and conditioner. And I'll confess I have a bit of a hair crush on you. My hair is nowhere near as long but I know it can look similar to yours when I stretch my twists at night and loose the next day. You're very brave trying other concoctions on your hair. I don't think it's something I'd do... Or I might try it on a small section to test it out first... You're good. I already follow you on Instagram so I'll check out your giveaway. Thanks for being such an inspiration. You go girl!

[@NaturallyHigh]

Really???? That's cool to know. It's actually originally from Natural85's 25-minute detangling technique adapted for 4C hair. Before I tried her method, I used to use oil and water alone. You're right about patch tests being the way to go. I'll bear that in mind next time, after the trauma of applying exacerbating my tangles with this product. Good luck in the giveaway! Thank you very much!

[@rh5938]

I love this prepoo! I have 4C with extreme shrinkage and this works really well to detangle my hair. I think it works best when I detangle immediately as opposed to letting it sit first

[@NaturallyHigh]

R H ah okay. Interesting.

[@NaturallyHigh]

Glad to hear it works for you!

[@miniminott48]

I did not let it sit and it worked beautifully.

[@solarlola5953]

I agree..I don’t recall ever letting it soak in to my hair

[@hereforit2347]

I pre-poo with the same ingredients I use to detangle: water, coconut oil, conditioner, and aloe vera gel. I use them generously as needed and do not have a mixture or concoction of any kind.

[@MrsKearney]

I learned that you should never go out of your routine when it comes to your detangle session

[@NaturallyHigh]

Twylight Weekends that or work on a small section before committing.

[@lynch8418]

From a person with tail bone length I want to cry for you. My hair has been crazy tangled before and you literally feel like you want to rip all of your hair out.

[@NaturallyHigh]

Cami Forgiven you get me! How do you detangle?

[@gemqueen1866]

mime is just about shoulder length and sthe knotties are a nightmare for me. sometimes i'll simply rip a knot out. But a couple of days ago i slathered my hair with tresemme moisturing conditioner before hand. Comb through my hair, rinse, shampoo, rinse, deep condition rinse. Leave in. oil twist. Felt so good and soft the next day. Type 4 hair girl here.

[@lynch8418]

Naturally High I first divide my hair in four sections. I use my oil mix or sometimes it’s just sweet almond, and apply a generous amount on each section. Then I apply my cheap conditioner (my conditioner is a good mixture of being runny enough) to each section. Keeping the sections divided place my shower caps on and let sit for at least an hour. Then I can go section by section gently pulling it apart to release shed hairs. Then proceed to washing then deep conditioning. I do want to say in the comments some people say just rinse it out don’t get frustrated. I would have said the same thing years ago when my hair was much shorter. From my experience detangling very long type 4 hair is just much more difficult than my shorter hair.

[@karimahthomas199]

We have the exact type of hair, and I realize that going outside the regimen does not work out well our hair is VERY particular😭😭 I've been natural for 3 years and just recently found products that my hair responds to really well. Won't be trying anything new anytime soon😂

[@NaturallyHigh]

Karimah Thomas hey hair twin! How cool! Good to live and learn vicariously rather than first hand. Let’s both stick to what our hair likes.

[@mickeysanders1581]

I hope this helps: I tried this product. I realize that it works extremely well if I start detangling with it the INSTANT it hits my strands. But if I wait any length of time (like 20 seconds even), and the product starts to dry even a little bit, then it has the OPPOSITE DESIRED EFFECT on my hair -- it makes my hair strands cling to one another. Hair details: I have fine, natural, 4b hair (and maybe some 4a sections), and at the time I tried the product my hair was bra strep length.

[@NaturallyHigh]

Thanks for the tip. That's a little unexpected since the instructions tell you to leave it in for 20 minutes. I also find it a bit worrying that leaving it in for some time could make it prove counterproductive. What if you're applying it and get interrupted? It's useful to hear advice to use it instantly, though. Strangely enough, some people have come on and said it works better with oil, or when left to sit for a while. It seems unpredictable :/

[@mickeysanders1581]

@@NaturallyHigh, wow. That's so interesting that some people have gotten great results with it by leaving it in for 20 minutes. Eek! Maybe it is just my hair to which my tip applies -- I don't know. I have had the best results detangling with water plus one of the following products: (1) Shea Moisture's High Porosity masque, (2) Uncle Funky's Daughter's Heal and Renew deep conditioner, and (3) Soultanicals Knot Glide. I detangle with this brush and am done in minutes with minimal hair in the brush: www.amazon.com/CURLY-HAIR-SOLUTIONS-Flexy-Brush/dp/B077H5G7ZB. I'd previously tried just about every brush (Felicia Leatherwood, Tangle Teaser [all kinds], Tangle Buster . . . and on and on and on and on). Thank you for sharing your video!

[@Superlife1369]

It could be that the coconut oil is breaking down the pre shampoo product. Sometimes it's good to use products in isolation so you can judge them in their own rite and then combine things in different combinations adding only one new ingredient at a time. These things are still chemicals (even natural things have chemicals) and different chemicals react differently with one another.

[@NaturallyHigh]

Hey! You're entirely right, that certainly could have been a factor. That said, I've seen another KZbinr work with it successfully on top of coconut-oil coated strands. She also pre-poos with coconut oil to mitigate hygral fatigue. In addition, other commenters (under my last video) have admitted to using the product in combination with oil. While it's possible the coconut oil could've hampered the detangling potency of the product, it is difficult to blame it solely without disregarding the success other naturals have had with the combination. In addition, I'm reluctant to skip my pre-pooing step since I believe it's been instrumental in reducing the amount of damage I sustain when washing. However, you're right. It wasn't the fairest of tests.

[@ronishachristie1371]

I’ve always wanted to try the pre poo but never had a chance to! Thanks for the review 😅

[@NaturallyHigh]

You're welcome!

[@CelebrityHub548]

Thanks for your review...I have never used this product.

[@NaturallyHigh]

Kinkycurls you’re welcome. I was so shocked. I really expected it to work. It works for literally everyone else. Are you entering the giveaway?

[@sueperb1983]

Try the african pride on damp hair and let it sit for half an hour under a shower cap. I had the same first impression as you the first time used it dry. Now I love it! I have 4c hair too

[@NaturallyHigh]

Sublime Life I appreciate your tip. I will continue with what works for me for now but thank you! 😘

[@sueperb1983]

@@NaturallyHigh I totally understand love. I'm reallysorry you had such a bad experience...btw I love your hair😍

[@Eden519]

Love video. But sound REALLY bad. Music is really loud and VO is quite low. Turning up volume just makes music deafening. And it comes on w/out warning and rather often so 😫😫😫😭😭

[@NaturallyHigh]

Nzegwhua oh no! Thanks for the feedback! I’ll pass it on to the folks who edited this video. 😘😘

[@Tsimon7]

Lawd... someone jump in and help her please!!! Girl do what works for you. I've ordered the pre poo trying it out this weekend. I can't wait.

[@londonpurses6533]

Love love love your content always!!! I can’t tell but are your roots braided or twisted in the undone twists?? ❤️

[@NaturallyHigh]

Mercedes Lewis they’re plaited (braided) but leaving them twisted also works.

[@mwedzi]

I haven't tried this product, but I completely feel you. A million times over people have promised me that if I only used X product, it would change the game for me for detangling, which takes me too long (3 hours at a time, even if it is once a month, is too much time for me). What I've learned is, no matter how earnestly people insist that X product, or even X method, is going to change the fundamental nature, they are incorrect. No, it's not. After many years' experience and experimentation, we know what our hair is, and a product is not going to change its fundamental nature.

[@latishamitchell52]

That African pride pre poo is amazing on my hair!!! Best things that I have ever bought

[@dreampossible2]

Top rate video..and the African Pride usually works but great video!!

[@sali6357]

I love how you're reassuring us that you're not upset, you're just concentrating 😂😂😂❤❤😊😊

[@NaturallyHigh]

sali6357 lol, I wasn’t upset YET. 🤣

[@sali6357]

@@NaturallyHigh 😂😂😂😁😁

[@IttyBittyPiglet]

I have finer, medium density, 4b, high porosity hair. Your detangling process has helped me alot. I use giovanni 50/50 conditioner and oil as my detangle products.it only takes me about 25 to detangle my whole head. I do it once a week before wash day. I only use a comb every other week because my hair can break easily with combs otherwise i just finger detangle. Once i tried to detangle in the shower.....🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️Never again.

[@luciaescobarz]

I just used this pre-poo after seeing this video. The first minutes it worked well, then it started to dry, it was a tangled mess. Then i proceeded to use it in combination with Andrelon curl & care conditioner and some oils!! Best thing ever! (I also left coconut oil in my hair for 5 hours before detangling. This worked better than the conditioner and oils on its own. I will proceed doing this. I noticed letting this thing ‘cook’ in the hair is just horrible with my hairtype. Felt so sorry to see you struggling😭 Thank u for reviewing this!

[@nazikiwe8259]

This product did the same thing on my hair. I pre-pood with this alone. It felt gel-like and NOT moisturizing, then my hair tangled up. I ended up using the Tresseme conditioner to detangle. Better to use aloe vera alone...

[@purplegal05]

I have your same hair texture and it works for me. I use it on DRY hair and it works amazingly. I have never tried to use it on wet hair.

[@bellebea1285]

The ends wrapping technique is effective 💗

[@solarlola5953]

Belle Bea I’m scared to do it I feel like I’ll wake up with it in a tight knot and I’ll have to cut off my ends

[@Mindofsyl]

I also think it was nice you showed us the hair you got from detangling with your normal routine but not the one from the tried product (or maybe I missed that). Anyways nice content.

[@NaturallyHigh]

Sylvia Ohagwu ugh sorry. You’re right. There was definitely more breakage (in the shower as well) but the shedding was around the same, proportionally.

[@Zucifer8]

can you do a skincare routine? Your skin is so flawless! :)

[@driab1203]

Looks like you were struggling with your mixture side more then the African pride pre poo side I don't think you gave it as much patience as the other side

[@msn3ssa]

I agree. Looking for a miracle with no patience

[@ShogoMakishimaxx]

I agree with this. Like it doesn't seem like she honestly gave this product a fair shot. She seems like a stubborn person (this comes from a stubborn person, so this is said with kindness) who just likes to stick to her routines. Seems a bit over-dramatic in personality to me. Not trying to rag on her though. I've watched two of her videos and got the same vibe. Sometimes it's best to try new things because you may find something that works better for your hair than usually. However, in the end, if her hair is growing then she's good.

[@sophiawilson8696]

What I see on the other videos with product that they use on dry hair. This woman use on wet hair.

[@aviyel5006]

Yes, it works very well for me but I leave it in for several hours to penetrate prior to my detangling session.

[@Moriri_By_TshepiB]

The African Pride is great. The best way to really decide if a product is effective is but using it as per the instructions.

[@NaturallyHigh]

Tshepiso Bogatsu hey Love! Glad to hear you like it so much. I hear you. You think it would’ve been fairer of me to apply the product on dry hair and leave it on for 20 minutes before styling. I get that. My thing is that I always pre-poo with coconut oil to mitigate hygral fatigue. I’ve seen another KZbinr do this, follow up with the African Pride Pre-poo and get fantastic results. This leads me to think that the coconut oil was not the problem.

[@indriadrayton1132]

I reinforce detangling by adding product and acv/water directly on the tangled parts and on my fingertips and slide my fingers downwards rapidly over that tangled area all the way down to the ends then comb. On small sections I may do that then use a small tooth comb to get rid of the knots, which usually shrink into tiny little, annoying fairy knots that cause such problems. I then cut those suckers off. You should keep adding water/acv for slip.

[@caisoca]

I love this product i had my hair in micro braids for 4 months and I tried this for the 1st time 4 days ago on my take down I took my sweet time and slowly take down over 3 days this product made the process easier than ever but I put it on the dry braid am working on and unravel it right away once it starts to dry it does get kind of tacky and I have to add a little water to get it slippery again I also added olive oil only at the root where the build up is....... you cant let the product just sit you should take down once you put in your hair and in smaller section so that it does not beginning to dry out while you are working on another part of that section.

[@gracegivenbygod]

I'm so sorry you had to experience the pain and failure from that product. I'm experiencing that type of tangling now after trying a wash n go. I normally keep my hair stretched for the wash and drying to keep tangles away. Now I'm suffering.

[@sonjabaptiste731]

Hi there. I have hair similar to yours . Try castor oil and a regular conditioner. I used the giovanni 2chic ultra luxurious conditioner. I sladdered it all over and wow. Tangles slid out. I also used a paddle brush from revlon to detangle using the brush vertically. Best thing to cut down on time.

[@verasafoab.teamnaturalital4974]

My routine is similar to yours but i like to have my strands throughly detangled for once a month. At the beginning of the video I said i would try that prepoo if it worked for you. Guess I'll stick to the routine. Don't feel upset, it's good to try what's outside once in a while.

[@msn3ssa]

Ive notice that when i add something outside of my routine, my hair doesnt take well to the product at 1st. I try the product a few more time to let my hair get used to it before i decide it doesnt work

[@neoagegirlthemaverick7468]

Gosh, this video is giving me flashbacks T-T, I feel for you so much, never tried that product. I just use my 50/50 conditioner and oil (I use olive, don't care for coconut) mix on dry hair and then let it sit for 30 min+ then start to detangle, also yes to the clay, great for gently cleaning your scalp as well.

[@stayhere912]

I would like to try this product ❤️❤️

[@NaturallyHigh]

Okay great! Loads of people love it. Check out my giveaway post on Instagram to enter.

[@nerdynap]

Don't feel bad hair twin, I had the same experience with this product. It feels like detangling with curl activator. I tried mixing it with coconut oil and conditioner prior to applying without success.

[@clementinewoods6097]

Great Video

[@christiefaldoni4148]

You really have a particular hair .I always enjoy watching your videos .Seeing the knots and your pain( because I got similar knots) give me strength to continue do my hair even it takes quite a lot of time.I'm so afraid of combs that I exclusively finger detangling .I'm actually trying to incorporate the comb. While you were detangling with the african Pride you said that your hair was wet and the big knot when you try to pull hair out of it you felt that you were actually breaking your hair and that your hair was shrinking that's how I feel with my hair when I try to detangle it wet even with the product has slip in it ( I can't understand how youtubers manage to detangle their hair with conditioner AFTER shampoing ..too much water and my hair just shrunk at this time even with a slippery conditioner in).I really want to know what is particular with your detangling routine using the tresemmé and that allow you to use a comb whithout all the issue that I stated below. Please your detailed detangling technique tips and routine will be really helpful .Thanks for your videos!

[@katmahasti]

Christie Faldoni Hi! If you check out her channel home page and click on "playlists" she has two playlists of her videos on detangling. 😊

[@NaturallyHigh]

Hi Love, I second Katmahasti's comment. Check out my detangling videos. The method I showed in this video first (applying coconut oil and water the night before) is the most effective for me. Your hair sounds very similar to mine so try this. If this video has taught me anything, it's to do patch tests before really committing to a product/method. For this reason, I'd advise you to try out this technique on a small portion of your hair and see how it fares. Best of luck!

[@batgirlp5561]

I'm just glad you wore your own hair for octoberfest.

[@indriadrayton1132]

Fell in love with bentonite clay! Used it on hair and body and looked like I was at Juve! Skin and hair felt awesome for days!!!!!

[@NaturallyHigh]

Thanks for sharing!! I don't like is so much as a cleanser.

[@indriadrayton1132]

@@NaturallyHigh I use Castile soap too.The clay is an extra boost!

[@bellaroserela]

I use the same method. I start at the roots until I get the ends. Start detangling at ends and comb through everything thoroughly

[@kerriewithpurpose5722]

Its possible that the coconut oil which retains protein is combining with the protein in the aloe prepoo and holding it to the hair making this like a protein treatment..hence tge difficulty separating the hair strands....i dont deviate from my regime...i mix olive oil and conditioner and that gives me perfect slip each time so i need not have to leave it in for hours i can use that simple mixture right away...even suave and olive oil mixed together works just as well...i run from anything with protein and aloe has protein

[@blueisis02]

I think your own technique will work no matter what you apply on top of that. Imho, it's about technique not necessarily products

[@dreampossible2]

This product is great! I don't understand why it's not working!

[@longhairgetinthere]

Don't add water. Just use the product only 😱

[@NaturallyHigh]

Yes! I feel you! But I always pre-poo with coconut oil to prevent hygral fatigue. Coconut oil penetrates the cuticle and protects the hair from damage from water absorption. Plus, I've seen another KZbinr apply it to oily hair and have good results. :/

[@longhairgetinthere]

@@NaturallyHigh I hear you love... I hope you find something that works 🤗

[@NaturallyHigh]

Just realised I didn’t answer your question properly. I pre-poo with a mix of coconut oil and water and the other KZbinr did this and then used the product very successfully.

[@iateyursandwiches]

I'll add that alot of people are using this as a treatment but its not really great at that. First and foremost, it's a detangler. When I use it immediately on my hair, wet or dry for detangling, it has so much slip and my fingers just glide. If I let it sit for too long, mainly when I put it on dry, my hair dries up and may even starts to tangle a bit if not in twists. This doesn't happen much on wet hair, but again, the slip is best when I detangling with it immediately. It works for me because outside of hot oil treatments specifically, pre pooing is all about detangling for me.

[@outherewildinb2874]

Your observations are always spot on. The formula is too wet, too sticky and not as lubricant as the slimey appearance makes it seem. I used to mix this and the Tresseme Moisture Rich conditioner to try and make it work too - the latter worked better exclusively always. There is definitely a benefit to limiting the water your hair absorbs during detangling. Those knots especially looked like shrunk up shed hair. I think if you ever decided to experiment again (though please give yourself a break - we see the effort you've put in these last couple of videos!), perhaps a much smaller trial section would be better. That way you can protect your hair and still try new things, almost like a skin patch test??? Thanks for sharing, love your vids and routine x

[@NaturallyHigh]

outherewildin' b ahh what a juicy comment! Thank you!m for your acknowledgement, appreciation and encouragement. Applying things just to a small a section for testing is definitely the way forward.

[@NaturallyHigh]

outherewildin' b so does it not work for you either? Have you experienced the same thing?

[@outherewildinb2874]

@@NaturallyHigh It is completely deserved, honestly. And I'm so glad to hear that, if just for your well-being, wash-day shouldn't be any more stressful than it needs to be. And it was exactly the same for me. Clumpage but no adequate separation, the water content then started to make my hair shrink and snap. The part you were saying about it being 'squeaky clean' was also the same, it felt like a surfactant on my hair. All in all, if it works for others great but conditioner can do the job and for much cheaper.

[@IndigooceanOrg]

Thanks for saving me some coin. I'll stick with Aunt Jackie's Knot on my Watch. It's a perfect detangler. I wonder if it was the combo of the coconut oil before the product that caused the tangling you got? It may be that you need something with more water as your next step after the oil, which is why using the conditioner worked better than the gel form of the African Pride one. Knot on my Watch is very easy to spread and melts knots, though not as much slip as just 'knot gone.'

[@naakai6397]

Try Motions detangling butter. You might need about 4 to 5 tubs for your hair.

[@hairbyyjasmine5268]

We have the same hair type and I love this prepoo it just doesn’t work with your night routine it works on dry hair . Instructions state apply to dry hair you applied it to wet , and oily hair , so it def didn’t show the effects of the product itself

[@NaturallyHigh]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@Mindofsyl]

I have never tried their products but will love to. I use water, olive and coconut oil to detangle my hair and that works. But I will love to try other products to see what happens.

[@NaturallyHigh]

Sylvia Ohagwu good that you’re open to trying it. I’d recommend working on a small section just in case. Maybe you could try it on a small section to test it first. Remember that you’ll need to enter on Instagram as well. :)

[@Mindofsyl]

Naturally High entered already ! I hope I win

[@SoObviAvi]

Have you ever considered locs? You hair is the perfect texture for locs 😍

[@NaturallyHigh]

SoObviAvi awww thank you! Yes I have but i worry I’d miss bigger styles like loose twists and loose hair.

[@teahgurl]

Yikes! 😬 I’m not trying that stuff either. Did the oil make the new product clump your hair? Or do you attribute the clumping solely the pre-poo stuff?

[@sassys1240]

Lesson: if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Stay with what works. Sorry you had this experience, but at least it taught you something. Thanks for the video.

[@vee3crochet192]

Clearly you know what's best for your hair. Look how long it is. You know exactly what you're doing.

[@NaturallyHigh]

Vee3Crochet thank you Love! It seems I strike a decent balance between favourable and chaotic detangling sessions. How often do you have similar experiences?

[@vee3crochet192]

Naturally High I'm struggling right now with trying to stop post partum shedding while trying to achieve a protein moisture balance. To rectify things, I've decided to go back to a time when my hair was flourishing and adapt that routine once again. Alot of people have recommended things. Each time I try something new my hair seems to suffer.

[@NaturallyHigh]

Vee3Crochet oh I see! Congrats on the newborn. You and I seem to have had similar experiences. Good luck reconnecting with your old routine!😘😘

[@miniminott48]

I got nervous when I watched this review because I just bought this product to try it based on positive reviews. I paused the video and went to detangle my hair with it. I was really pleased because it made detangling a breeze for me. I guess to each his own. Results will vary as we are individuals with individual heads of hair. I continued watching the video while deep conditioning.

[@NaturallyHigh]

miniminott48 yaaay! So glad it worked for you! 😘😘😘

[@FKAthicccs]

First ~♡

[@NaturallyHigh]

Yaaaaaaaay!

[@CGKittenz]

Wow your detangling process is a lot of work! I'm sorry that the pre-poo doesn't work well for you though. It was a lifesaver for me, now my detangling sessions lasts maybe 15-20 mins max.

[@NaturallyHigh]

Chags G wow! That sounds unbelievable! Lucky you! 😘

[@FKAthicccs]

Have you always kept your hair in sections after doing your twists? Or was that something you implemented when your hair got past a certain length (e.g. shoulder length, collarbone length, or bra strap length)? Also, at what length did your hair begin to fall down naturally? Thanks in advance ♡

[@NaturallyHigh]

Hey! It's something I started trying to do a few years ago, but perfected last year. My hair began to fall around bra strap length. I miss it being 'naturally high' though.

[@donnamosley7658]

Hi, this is normally applied to hair without coconut oil. Maybe you can try next time on a section without oil? As the oil hardens, it's coagulating with the African Pride.

[@transformationstation5414]

I have the African Pride Moisture Miracle Leave-In Cream with Coconut and Baobab Oil. It smells nice, but makes my scalp EXTREMELY itchy and somewhat stings. 😱 It also seems to have a drying effect on my hair. It also leaves some kind of sticky/dulling cast on my hair even though it initially dries shiny and smooth. For that reason, I won't be trying another African Pride product soon.

[@LF_RN]

I do like the prepoo however I use it on damp to wet hair and this works for me. Stick with your routine it works well and not worth experimenting with other things that may damage your stands.

[@ruby8994]

You have mad patience give me some pls😩

[@hoosieraussis1]

I was super impressed with the African Pride pre-poo. I wonder if you're having weird results because it's going on top of the coconut oil. I also use it with coconut oil, but I put the coconut oil on after the pre-poo. It is true that it's probably causing some shrinkage, but the Treseme has water in it too. I wonder if you would have better results by just putting the pre-poo on before the coconut oil the night before, then detangle the next day.

[@hoosieraussis1]

Basically, try replacing the water in your initial stretching step with the African Pride pre-poo.

[@blackberry1670]

Song is lit!!

[@indriadrayton1132]

When in doubt, add water and product back to back! Feel like a gel, I'm washing it out!!!!!

[@Trayrb66]

Before u give away, please try on a small section of hair(one of those loose twist). Dampen with water, apply product and comb through right away. Start form ends. It work best with detangle brush.

[@naturallyimperfect8399]

Where do you guys buy it from. My dollar General,Wal-Mart, and family dollar don't have this. Only been able to get the shampoo,conditioner,leave in,and curling creme. I look online, the pre poo is over priced by 2-3x. Normal price is $5.00.

[@indriadrayton1132]

Sounds like glycerin goo. My hair don't like glycerin. And, part 2 is my usual detangling dilemma. Hair same length for years!

[@NaturallyHigh]

indria drayton yes Hair Twin! Could’ve been but my hair doesn’t respond too badly to glycerin, normally. Whatever it was, never again for me!

[@indriadrayton1132]

WASH IT OUT!!!! WASH IT OUT!!!! Do over!!!!

[@annealessandri8066]

I bought this after watching a few KZbin videos that swore this works. I tried it yesterday and wasn't impressed. I wanted to like it but I found my hair doesn't like it. It has a weird texture on my hair. There was a lot of slip but doesn't detangle. I agree with how you described it. I'm returning it. I'm going to stick with my pre poo (garlic conditioner ).

[@NaturallyHigh]

Sorry to hear that! That sounds exactly like my experience, 'a lot of slip but doesn't detangle'. Did you apply it to dry hair? What pre-poo is that???

[@annealessandri8066]

@@NaturallyHigh I applied it to dry hair. The garlic conditioner isn't a pre poo. It's a deep conditioner that I use as a pre poo.

[@Fern23]

I felt like I was watching myself trying to detangle my hair while wet instead of dry/barely damp. I feel your pain. I never try anything new because of this.

[@NaturallyHigh]

Dee Reed it’s better to stick to what works or at least try new things on small sections. Thanks for chiming in and showing me that I’m not alone! 😘

[@sharonschanks2056]

When I first used this prepoo it burned my scalp but it did bring out my coils very nicely. I will not be repurchasing this product because of the burning sensation to my scalp. It’s unfortunate because when I rinsed it out my hair felt silky.

[@NaturallyHigh]

Oh no! That's awful! Sorry to hear that. That didn't happen to me but I tend to keep products far away from my scalp as a general rule.

[@ophelia8351]

@Sharon Schanks Same here. My scalp was on fire 🔥. Even a couple of days later when I shampooed my hair and applied a conditioner my scalp and skin on my ears were still burning.