Risky Natural Hair Care Products!

shooz4unme: She knows too much n does way too much... GLAD SHE DOES!!! She’s taken time out to educate us layman’s about ingredients n hair care products, so we can choose more wisely. Her book is a must have..IMO. You’ll be a cosmetic chemist too! Well...maybe not, but you’ll be in a better position knowledge wise, for sure!! I know I am!! TY XOXO!

AGFriends: Biggest misconceptions - cowash only, and “moisturizing oil”

Summer Miller: Biggest misconception I had to unlearn was that washing my natural too often will cause it not to grow. The longer it stays dirty the more it grows. I have realized that that is not true for me, as water is my hair's best friend.

Giana John: Could you do a video about natural products that don’t mix well with each other? Love your channel. So informative and cool ❤️

e: I used natural products and I didn't get the results I was expecting. NOW I use shampoos with sulfates, I grease my scalp with products that have mineral oil and petroleum. I have to say my hair has never felt better, looked better, or grown more. THE only product I don't use in my hair is relaxers because in the past they haven't done my hair well. Use what works for your hair

Reservechic: I actually just go with whatever my hair likes, and that also doesn’t majorly flare up my scalp eczema. A lot of these brands offering products towards curlies or natural haired individuals will claim that their products are better because they are supposedly “all natural”, when in reality their products aren!t all natural. Which is why, I stopped buying into all of that all natural jargon and also don’t even waste my time with the CGM anymore. It is not scientific based, just like the hairtyping system, and I have become so tired of certain people demonizing certain ingredients just because of Lorraine Massey, who is the one who rob rammed a lot of curlies into thinking that shampoo is the absolute worst thing to use on curly hair, and that conditioner washing is best. Conditioners are designed to condition, not cleanse the hair, and talking against sulfates, silicones, etc., like they should be avoided at all costs. And, here on YT, there are still a lot of Youtubers promoting the CGM as the only method that you should go by, period, when caring for your natural hair. I am also very tired of individuals who are obsessed with hair typing, which is nothing more than a guessing game. It is not scientific based, plus no haircare products are made according h to any hairtyping system anyways. Andre Walker came out with his hairtyping system on the Oprah Winfrey show, then NaturallyCutly.com took it upon themselves to add another category, 3C category, and now God only knows who continued to add on more categories to it. This is something that isn’t even taught in cosmetology school when one goes to learn about the science of hair and learn a variety of hairstyling techniques as well. This is also not taught to any dermatologist, or any trichologist when they go to college to earn their medical degrees. I feel that there is to much info that has no scientific backing behind it whatsoever constantly being recycled over and over on the Internet, without a lot of people taking the time to question any of it. Taking care of curly or natural hair doesn’t come with any rules attached to such. No two heads of hair will ever be alike which is why, it definitely takes trial and error to see what works best for ones hair and what doesn’t. But, when I hear these major curly hair influencers say things that repeatedly aren’t true facts, only what the believe to be true, or have been scripted to say, I can only shake my head in utter disbelief. People need to start investing their time in channels like yours where they will be provided with the real tea ☕️ and nothing but.

Lynnell Scott: The misconception that anything natural is safer than synthetic ingredients, and the biggest misconception in my journey is to not use a comb. I lose more hair not combing it than combing and I become tender headed.

Marley Hill: Biggest misconception: not to use shampoo. I live in London England, a big city with very hard water. The limescale builds up on everything in touch with water including my hair. Even shower filters do not last long. The easiest and cheapest thing for me to do is to use a chelating shampoo every 4 to 6 weeks to remove hardwater minerals, chlorine, sweat, medications, pollution, product build up and any other water additives. It just resets my hair beautifully.

Tyeese Evans: Not to use hair grease is the biggest misconception I heard since my natural hair journey.

Imani Samone: Misconception: You HAVE to rinse your hair with cool water after conditioning/deep conditioning to lock in moisture

Ginger Henry: Finally a smart YouTuber , instead of the other influencers who are smelling products, testing on their hair and convincing you on their preference.

Jamia La Prince: Omg yes, it's sooooo many youtubers on here giving out inaccurate information. I am seeing more and more small brands pop up everyday without understanding the foundation of making cosmetic products. Also, the importance of cosmetic grade ingredients/preservatives/percentage of each ingredient used to determine safety/stability and effectiveness of their products.

Deborah Lee: Preach my fellow chemist - I am tired of the 'chemicals' are bad. Everything is a chemical but some chemicals are more harmful in larger concentrations and some chemicals can create bad things over time! I think we need to do a better job educating society. SIGH.

cello4Jesus: Misconception: 1. Expensive products are better. 2. Curly hair HAS to have oil/grease on it. Reality: 1. My curls pop the most with Dollar Tree products. 2. I regularly use a dollop of Suave conditioner as a leave-in, a dollop of Softee clear protein gel, combined with a pump or 2 of dollar tree LOTION (yep, not a typo) for consistent shiny, bouncy spirals. And check this - I too, have a Chemistry background (B.S. Chemical Engineering). I definitely believe in "natural" products, but I also have a "whatever works" attitude as well.

Donnetta Daniels: The biggest misconception is that natural hair products are only for natural hair, that it doesn't work on gray or relaxed or Caucasian hair.

Josiphia Rizado: Great video. People need to learn that. Also I did read a lot of misconception in the comments, but what i can say guys, is you can't generalize things. Everything depends on your hair type or hair porosity especially. Using a plastic cap is not a misconception. it is great for low porosity hair. Applying shampoo on scalp only.. This is not a misconception, the idea behind this is because your hair strand do not need as much shampoo like your scalp. While rinsing your hair, that soap will remove stuffs from the hair. Another reason is because your hair is fragile. The general rule is not to apply something to everybody. We are different, and our hair is as well. My hair can love grease and your hair hates it. But it doen't mean Grease is bad or good. It's just depend ...

Twedale Marks: I was nodding to every point you made especially on preservatives! The Biggest Misconception for me is all synthetics are bad and all natural products are good.

Gail: Big lie I heard was to not wash your hair weekly or daily. My hair thrives with daily cleaning. I also heard to layer on tons of product and my hair prefers two at most. And as someone has stated, the big don't use shampoo lie. Again, my hair thrives on daily cleaning.

Allyson Terrell: Love your videos, Misconception: dirty hair grows faster I would like to know about glycerin vs honey in hair products, thanks

Christal Burgess: I've been studying cosmetic formulating for a while now and I'm planning on starting my company without claiming to be natural or organic because I want to make some great formulas that are safe and i don't want the bondage that being a natural or organic company has❤

georgiapeach310: Another example of why I love your channel. There are so many myths surrounding natural hair that many you tubers are abandoning the concept. Unfortunately, people seem to want what someone else has and is willing to buy every product she using without any other considerations. Thank you for your science based information. Please keep sharing.

T Michelle: Such an excellent video! I first heard the saying “if you can’t pronounce the ingredients, it’s bad” regarding food. I think people took that and ran with it and started applying it to hair care among other things. This ignorance makes it difficult for companies to create quality products and consumers to find quality products because of trend chasing. I’m so glad you addressed misconceptions of using vitamin E as a preservative. I’ve seen so many DIY videos using this and tea tree in this manner. Can you also do some videos on considerations/what to be careful of when making DIYS and how to do them properly. Can you also do videos on hair and product ph levels and hair routine and products to look for in relation to hair porosity?

Courtney Marie: I have a question. I have been supporting the brand The Honey Pot. I love that they are a black owned feminine product brand. After looking at the ingredients of their feminine washes, I became concerned because I did not see a preservative. I believe they use grapefruit seed extract for a preservative and from my understanding, that is not a proper preservative for water based products. I’m no expert though so I’d figured I would ask one! ;) I did send them an e-mail about it but they did not answer my questions. Is that a proper preservative?

Bre Henderson: Thank you!!! My chemist schooled me when we developed my line (Stimulated Haircare).

Gloria A.: Really enjoy your very informative videos. "Behentrimonium Methosulfate," to me meant "Don't Buy This Shampoo!" Oh, wow, I NEED to get your book. Thanks.

nphowe: Great video! I never got on this train, but I think the biggest misconception I heard was that conditioners have mild cleansers. This statement was made over and over again to promote the curly girl method. I never heard anyone who said that actually EXPLAIN which ingredients in a conditioner can act as cleansers, but people just kept running with that statement. I'm not a chemist, but I have a lengthy enough science background to know that you as a consumer can't tell the ingredients what to do. It seems like the natural hair community overall has been coming around to shampoo over the past few years and leaving that curly girl method thinking.

Diane S: The pronunciation thing and that hair grease was bad for you though most of us grew up using it and our hair was flourishing. Who else had those big beautiful moisturized ponytails!!!! Loved this video. I purchased from a small known company I won’t mentioned their name but both products were separating. I had them maybe 3 months and there was nothing in the packaging that said refrigerate. I threw them away because I was afraid to use it. I should have requested my money back.

Raa E: Biggest misconceptions for me: 1. Most products have coconut oil and shea butter in them, which doesn't really work in hydrating my hair. 2. "Hair growth doesn't come in a bottle." Or, "Type 4 hair doesn't grow."

Beavera Menzell: Hey, Dr. Lane. Thanks for clearing it out. I heard that phrase, too: if you can't pronounce it, then don't purchase it. It always sounded silly to me. Watching your debunking common ingredients misconception videos, I've learned that since everything's toxicity is dependent upon its dosage, then maybe we don't quite know what to pair certain chemicals up with in order for it to be safe or it could simply be the dosage is too much. I feel like natural people whether in the journey for quite some time but still unsure when it comes to ingredients or a transitioner should take a picture of the ingredients or just keep the empty bottle when it's finished. I don't know whether they're going to the smart label thing where you scan it to see more details like they do with edibles. However, it doesn't matter since listing ingredients are mandatory it's a guarantee to find it slapped on the back of the packaging! So, I'd suggest to those of you to do your research. I'm even going to join in!

Terrell Stephens: I’m a scientist, so - as such - I started my journey with research, and you were one of the first people I found. That privilege has afforded me a wonderful start to my natural hair journey, and the gradual healing of my strands from years of S-Curl. It’s only been 3 months, and I’ve gotten 1/2” of length, and my hair feels like what I imagine clouds feel like (even the grays), so...thank YOU!

Carpathianpixie195: I tried the no silicone curly girl method but it just felt like my hair wasn't staying moisturized for long. So I stopped trying to stay away from them and just listened to my hair.

Sabrina Symister: To answer your question at the end One misconception is that all alcohols are bad for your hair in formulations. But I learnt that alcohols like cetyl alcohol is one way to aid in slip in conditioners

Marla Morris: Since becoming a naturalista, I've always heard that JBCO is superior to regular cold pressed castor oil. Is there a difference? Is one more effective for sealing or hair growth???

Felicia Dunn: The natural hair community is misinformed when comes to ingredients. We needed your opinions cause it counts!!!!

Tiff Temperance: Thanks for this video. I was going to switch my broad spectrum preservative for a natural preservative, but now reconsidering it. What is your opinion of AMTicide coconut and Leucidal liquid together as a preservative in water based moisturizers?

Chimere Trielle: You are a God send to natural hair brands I'm sure! Love the gems you offer video after video!

RoyalNykki: Misconception for me is that my Mom used to tell me as a girl that I needed hair grease 5 times a week to grow my hair. I stopped using grease for a year and my hair retained 10 more inches of hair, was super long. Not saying hair grease is bad because it's not, but for my hair it was not needed at all.

Regina Gray: Biggest misconception: expensive products work better than cheap stuff. My most effective detangler/moisturizer/leave-in is Vo5 Kiwi Lime conditioner from Dollar Tree.

lotusqueent11: Great video! Totally agree as a fellow Cosmetic Chemist....I started out with that mindset also but through experience I realised it's just not practical! Safe cosmetic is a must & its not trust about using only natural ingredients.

NeonDionne B: misconception “Silicones are bad” I stopped using them one time on my high porosity hair and had I not added them back to my routine, I would probably be bald! My hair got thin and very weak I added silicones back with the quickness

Rachel B: Biggest misconception I fell for: conditioner is all I need to wash my hair. This may be true for some, but if this idea is touted by anyone, it really needs to be accompanied with the reminder to exfoliate the scalp, which I never did on a regular basis when co-washing. My scalp does not like co-washing, and it requires a real surfactant to get clean. There were other misconceptions too, but this was probably the one that set me back the most!

Maiya Jones: Biggest misconception: You must follow a specific routine and ingredients to be considered a natural

Desiray'sDetails: Thank you for the information in this video!! A common misconception for me was, as you mentioned, if u can't pronounce the ingredients, you shouldn't be using it on your hair. And I was thinking....but what if that ingredient is actually safe? . I don't think ALL ingredients that are hard to pronounce are bad for you.

Tiff H: I absolutely love your videos and aspect as a chemist regarding natural hair. It's nice to be educated and have an underlying understanding of some things regarding natural hair. There are a lot of videos about product reviews, how to style your hair, e.t.c, and though I enjoy those as well it's nice to see your videos which take a different approach to natural hair than the majority of videos. Thanks again!

Shawanda Arroyo: "If you are natural you don't need to visit the salon you can do everything at home" When I was relaxed I visited the salon and I have been with out chemicals for 5 years and I still go to the salon... Newsflash, these you tubers are going to the salon Ijs

Itz New New: I started my natural hair journey in 2008 as well & my oh my the misconceptions... 1. Not using hair grease. 2. Silicones (Need I Say More?) 3. Not shampooing! ‍♀️ Although I don't mind a good co-wash since I don't really use a lot of product but, I use a bomb shampoo like Maui or the peek-a-boo Mina Shampoo! & 4. The L.O.C. method DOESN'T WORKFORME!!! I absolutely have to use liquid cream then oil to "loc" the goodness in my hair. Also, just a suggestion, if it's not too much for you would you be able to post the question in the description box?

Peaches M: Great video What do you think about mixing leave in conditioner, glycerin and water to use for a twist out and putting on an oil afterwards?

Shari-Lee Davis: I'd love to see a video with your favorite products and why!

Peaches Skin Care: The beauty industry is terrible with listing all of their ingredients in products. I love you said, that just because you can’t say a word it’s bad, not true! Thank You for loving small brands. I’m skin care but your words resonateHave a blessed day Lisa

Shana Turner: One more question... Could you do a video on ACV rinses? There is so much confusion between when it should be done. Either before washing, after washing or should it be left in or rinsed out. Thanks in advance!

Tamara Pace: I figured out (because of you! ) that just because the word "alcohol" is in the ingredients, doesn't mean that it is drying. That CHANGED the whole curly journey for me!

R H: Thanks so much for all the info I would love to hear more about preservatives. I've been looking for one online, but I don't really know what's best. What do you think of citric acid or Optiphen Plus? I've been making small batches of detanglers with marshmallow root and slippery elm, moisturizing teas with rose water and hibiscus and mixing my deep conditioners with alma, fenugreek and moringa. Also what's your take on ayurvedic treatments?

Samaria: This is such an important discussion! So often misleading marketing takes precedence over factual science!

Carol Harper: That grease wasn't good. Only put shampoo on the scalp. I have learned that taking care of your hair is trail and error. There is no right or wrong way. I use products and do things that my hair likes. I listen to my hair. And then go from there. Thank you for sharing. Sending love and light to you.♥️♥️♥️

Prisca Reid: The misconception I heard is not to use hair grease. I finished my last bottle after learning LOC method. I used it to try lock in the moisture but apparently it doesn't work for me.

Shana Turner: Hi. Do you still deep condition on dry hair? I remember watching a video of yours from YEARS ago and you mentioned that you deep condition on dry hair before washing. Do you still do this/recommend this? Thank you! I LOVE your channel!

Nubian KmtWQ: Liking before watching because I know you always deliver and that it's going to be that good. Please keep the awesomeness goingThank you

Divine Feminine: I thought the molecular formula for water was H20 lol. Anyways I researched "Dihydrogen Monoxide" and this popped up in one of the articles I read. Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) is a colorless and odorless chemical compound, also referred to by some as Dihydrogen Oxide, Hydrogen Hydroxide, Hydronium Hydroxide, or simply Hydric acid. It's basis is the highly reactive hydroxyl radical, a species shown to mutate DNA, denature proteins, disrupt cell membranes, and chemically alter critical neurotransmitters. The atomic components of DHMO are found in a number of caustic, explosive, and poisonous compounds such as Sulfuric Acid, Nitroglycerine and Ethyl Alcohol. Not trying to debate you just genuinely curious about this chemical. Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) is a colorless and odorlesschemical compound, also referred to by some as DihydrogenOxide, Hydrogen Hydroxide, Hydronium Hydroxide, orsimply Hydric acid. Its basis is the highly reactive hydroxylradical, a species shown to mutate DNA, denature proteins,disrupt cell membranes, and chemically alter criticalneurotransmitters. The atomic components of DHMO arefound in a number of caustic, explosive and poisonouscompounds such as Sulfuric Acid, Nitroglycerine and EthylAlcohol

CurlyV SeedStar: Thank you so much for this information and wisdom! Greatly appreciated Misconceptions?... Avoiding washing your hair or no poo... I couldn't follow. I kind of do my own "natural"

Raheeeg: It really gets on my nerves when people compare "natural" to "chemical" ‍♀️ the opposite of natural is synthetic, people. I always ask them which one they think citric acid is to stump them

Regina Moore: Biggest misconception: You have to use only "natural hair care products" for your hair to thrive/grow/stay healthy and to keep your texture and curls in it's natural state. Welp, every head is different. I've grown up using (relaxed and then-now natural) African Pride, Cantu-yes Cantu! All kinds of grease, Creme of Nature, IC Fantasia, and yeah regular old V05, Suave and whatever my beautician put in my head. My hair was the best...THEN! Now, trying all these different brands, techniques, regiments, oils, creams, gels, butters, special brushes, AHHHHHH!! My hair is not in good shape at all! I feel I was better off permed!! I'm going to have to do alot of reconstruction to repair my hair back because of mistakes I made using things I shouldn't have and not knowing what was in them..ughhh

disciples725: One of mines is that any product with mineral oil or cones in it is bad for your hair. For years I did not use any products that had these things in it, until I found out the truth about cones and mineral oil. Thank you for sharing and I pray that you continue to be blessed!

Yasmin: Hey hun, I have a question I hope you can answer... I have downloaded a new app called Yuka, which tells you which ingredients is good or bad.. well! Its been very fun checking all my hair, skin even food products- but scarily *phenoxyethanol* is in absolutely every "natural" or pricy skin/hair product I own.. what is the purpose of this ingredient? Yuka app says potential endocrine disruptor which is very disturbing to me, as I suffer from alot of unknown hormone/immune based disorders... Thank you in advance I appreciate your skilled knowledge on here! Its nice to hear facts from someone experienced

Lady Diamond Priscaton of Northendshire: It's not that hard to Google each ingredient in a hair product and learn how it affects hair from a scientific source. And I can pronounce all the ingredients, I just don't always know exactly what they mean.

Doriane Allen-Palmore: I use aloe vera and water in a spray bottle to remoisturize my hair every other day, I have been contemplating adding a preservative to this mixture to prevent bacteria/mold, would this be a good idea to consider?

L B: I’m unconcerned about naturalness but would like something clear about biodegradability and eco friendliness. Like, do silicones like dimethicone disappear, or carbomer or petrolatum or other such ingredients. As a layperson I’m struggling to find answers. Thank you!

natalie senn-yuen: I would love you to do a video on high and low porosity hair, and how and what it looks like for our hair.

Living Modestly Naturally DIYz: Some misconceptions I've heard 1. You shouldn't use shampoo on the length of your hair because it will dry out. Use only on the scalp But doesn't the hair and scalp need to be cleansed? Ive learned to shampoo both my hair and scalp. Both need cleansing 2. Keeping the hair in a plastic cap for extended amount of time aka (green house effect) will keep your hair moisturized and healthy What Ive learned from this experience is that the hair is moisturized But it can cause hydral fatigue which weakens the hair strands and cause breakage leading to setbacks (that's what happened to me) 3. Grease is the devil. Dont use grease on your hair and scalp. What Ive learned is that Although I dont use grease on my scalp But It works great as a sealant on my hair after applying a water based leave in conditioning cream. My hair stays moisturized for multiple days before reapplying.

lleslie17: Love the video Did you do a video on Ayurvedic powders already? I would like to know more about Fenugreek, Moringa, etc. Thank you

Joy Banks: Biggest misconception: Greasing the scalp.

Latrina Lenae: Absolutely ❤ this channel.

CurlyNella1011: Biggest misconception is that the longer you leave your hair that it will retain length. People are going months without washing their hair and there hair is dry and breaking off and they wonder why they can get hair pass their shoulders. I wash and deep condition every week. A week and a half if I'm being lazy and my hair is retaining length way faster than the ones extending their wash day as much as possible.

Thee FLY Girl Tee: BOOM! BOOM! AND BOOM! Dropping all facts and sense! Bravo! Thank you sis!

Shirley Ann: What should we look for in these natural products to make it has something to stop mold and stuff

His Heart: awesome video, always a pleasure❤️

kels823: I would love to get your insight on safe synthetics!

Amira A: Can you make a video about dangerous products geared towards Black hair care? I was just having a convo about kanekalon and Black hair care products when it came to cancerous ingredients, fibroids and endocrine system disrupters.

L. Lewis: Very informative! Thanks!

Jen Jones: YESSSSS!!!!! This is so correct! Awesome info!

Dawn Jackson: @Curly Chemistry Would you give ANY advice for someone going through menopause. My hair is thinning. Is there ANYTHING out on the market that could help me. (Low porosity) Thank you for all your knowledge you bestow upon us! Blessings!

rochelle thundercloud: I stopped watching natural hair youtube.im sorry,but natural does not mean billions upon billions of products.it dont.i know this.you know this.common sense tells us this

Yolanda Young: Great topic! Is it necessary to use a preservative anytime you have "water" as one of the ingredients? For example I sometimes make a face toner with rose water, witch hazel, rose seed oil, water etc. Should a preservative be added to that?

Zandile Dlamini: Please please please make a video on fragrances (parfums) in hair products - the good, the bad and the ugly

Michelle Samuels: Hair grease is bad. Since reintroducing hair grease I. The right way my hair has flourished.

Kurly Breeze: Thank you for this information! I just realized that my favorite conditioner & deep conditioner do not have any of these broad spectrum preservatives that you mentioned! I didn’t realize how important it is to have these ingredients. Can it be potentially damaging in the future to keep using these products? They do have Behentrimonium Methosulfate & Stearalkonium Chloride, just no broad spectrum preservatives

Keke: Misconception: if you’re low porosity avoid protein at all costs

Rita: Misconceptions: water-only "washing" & don't use hair grease.

Ginger Henry: Anti Grease campaign that did wonders for hair and Pro Cream products that dry out our hair

Jo Luna: According to a trichologist hair porosity is not what we think it is and the glass of water test is useless. Could you make a video on this? Please

TrueVessel: What products do you use for your skin care and hair care routine?

bj morgan: My biggest issue was all natural is better. I ended up with Uveitis twice using Rosemary oil on my hair line. I have always had a slight eye allergy but when I went natural it was so bad. I did a flaxseed gel that I had to wash out halfway through cause my eyes were feeling and looking horrible. I finally discovered I am allergic to Salicylic Acid in pure form or coming from nature. I can do coconut oil and castor oil. EVOO among other natural oils are definitely a no no. I almost went back to the creamy crack in search of what was causing all these issues with my eyes. I have a spreadsheet of all things with S.A. that I look for on ingredient list.

Brooklyn Queen: Have you heard of MSM or sulfur for your hair?

mia alexander: Thank you so much for that Ayurveda video I ask for! Your definitely A1 from Day 1!

Nelle Brit: How do you know how much water to add to a diy hair butter?

N Che: Why did you endorse rice water? Isn’t there potential for bacterial growth in it?

Z R: What do you think about fragrance in hair products?

Brownjewel: She should formulate a hair care product that doesn't have so many synthetic products/chemical. Why is Sodium hydroxide (lye) in so many natural care hair products and body products is it necessary? Lye is the main ingredient in perms and soap. I rather take the risk of my own products especially with cancer being so aggressive with Africa Americans women & men.

Yerlen Jonson: Oil my scalp, I realised that I dont need to do that.

MingToi Isaac: Thank you for sharing. I learned something tonite

AwesomeAJ: Excellent video. Now I know words I cant pronounced are not all bad