Women Try Gabrielle Union'S Hair Care Line
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Well, some days I look like Didi Pickles. As much as I love Rugrats. That'S not exactly the look that I wan na go for. (, cheerful, music ). So today we're gon na be trying Gabrielle Union's hair line. Gabrielle Union is bae.. I feel, like she's, been an icon of black beauty. Aside from Tatyana Ali in Zaria from Parenthood. She was the only brown girl that I really saw on TV. That was like my complexion representing.. I like used to straighten my and perm and do all of the terrible things to my hair., Then in 2008 I was still in college and I couldn't afford the perms anymore, so I stopped. And then in 2010 I stopped straightening it and my hair has been Growin' ever since., I think, before I used to really struggle with my hair and didn't know what to do with it.. But I love my hair.. I love my fro., I begged my mom to let me get a relaxer, because that's what all the girls were getting and I just wanted straight hair. And then probably four years ago I did the big chop. And I wanted to get my hair healthy again. And I wanted to remember what my natural state even looks like.. I wanted something fresh and new and I guess to get sort of back to my roots.. I'M excited to try these products.. I hope I find something that really works for me.. I don't know if every single thing will., I have no reservations whatsoever.. So I just finished shampooing and conditioning.. The shampoo was intense.. I could feel it stripping all the oils from my scalp., But the conditioner, then replenished everything., So that's good., And now I'm about to attempt this hair mask real quick.. I really like the feeling of it., It's very, very heavy., Which I like.'Cause. I just feel like. It'S strengthening my hair.. This could be worth it.. This definitely could be worth it.. I did the shampoo and conditioner. And I used the hair mask and the oil treatment all as instructed.. What I am noticing is my hair is like super, shiny and really full., And this is bomb.. So this is dat two hair., I must say it is full and poppin'.. So it's about 5:30 p.m. And my fro has just been out and about all day.. I think it looks pretty sheeny and moisturized., But feeling it. I think it could use another spray or two.. I'M kinda thinking that the shine spray is something that I should maybe keep on hand to kind of re-up throughout the day., But in general I think it looks pretty moisturized.. So the last step is the shine spray., I'm not seeing as many defined curls, but it smells delicious. Okay, so I just took my bonnet off.. My hair is feeling pretty moisturized., But my curls are no longer defined, which is usually what happens by this point. In the week anyway., So I'm going to throw my hair up and use this Edge Control Gel for the first time., So the Edge Control seems to be doing okay.. I do know that it's supposed to get tacky and a little bit more sticky over time., Which will keep the fly-aways down.. So I will keep you posted on that., But my curls up here are also, as I said, undefined. And usually what I'll do is I'll. Just wet a few key pieces and wrap it around my finger using conditioner., I'm gon na try that out with this conditioner., So I used the Smoothing Conditioner to kind of define. Where are my curls. And it did do the trick. See my hair? Now is a little frizzy. We about to try the shampoo and conditioner. And see how it turns out.. So Carrie said to now put the oil treatment in my hair for stylin' purposes., And then I'm gon na put some shine spray in it.. So she said to put it in from the roots and work my way: up., I'm scrunching it in just'cause. I want my curls to be defined., But I mean my hair is lookin' pretty big., So it's pretty close to the end of the day. And I think that the Edge Control is turning white and kind of flaking.. Where are my edges? That'S not ideal.. I mean it has been holding them down., But I'm not really here for all of this. Over the week. I noticed that my hair got a lot more shiny. And especially full.. That was the thing that surprised me, the most., I think I'll definitely continue to use some of these products as a part of my hair routine., I think the shine spray is something that I could always use just to like give it a little bit of oomph. If it happens to start looking limp throughout the week., I would definitely recommend this product to my friends.. I'M really happy that Ulta has teamed up with Gabrielle Union to make this awesome line of hair products for black hair.. I think it's really important to be able to go into a store into any kind of establishment and know that you will find something for you.. I think that this is the perfect line to do that at Ulta and I hope other lines follow. It. ( tranquil music, )
Comments
Adalia Coleman: gabrielle union does not age
Sunnie: Freddie is so cute I just love her.
Truth: Such beautiful women
apollo apollo: Her Afro is EVERYTHING to me it's so beautiful!
lenaaaasasquatch: their natural hair is soooo pretty <3 such a shame how society treats something so natural
Midd: I'm all for natrual hair care products, but I can't be the only one that sees that this line sucks? Stripping the hair shampoo, no defined coils, I don't see any moisturizing shine, and that was edge control? Mmmkay .
YuniX2: Honestly, I think both of them had more defined curls before using the new product.
F A: I envy black girls for their poppin', fluffy hair. SO BEAUTIFUL!
poisngrl: They’re both so cute. Freddie is my bae.
shocked not shook: I love Gabrielle Union but cmon..this line is trash. I saw little to no definition in their curls. The edge control barely held and shampoo shouldn't strip ALL the natural oils from your hair. I support black businesses but maybe not this one.
ryan fire: YES FREDDIE YOU SLAY
Janelli Marie: I really thought Gabrielle Union would come out with skin care products because she's known for her perfect skin. Glad her hair products work tho.
Ida B: Yazmin I'm so freaking jealous of your hair
Laura Fox: Freakin’ beautiful women!
Mira Belle: I see Freddie, I click. She's bae ♡
hope hardy: Saw Freddie in the thumbnail and clicked like I do for every video with her
Amanda Snider: Are there any products out there for hair that can't make up it's mind? My hair sometimes is straight, sometimes wavey and sometimes curls pop up out of nowhere.
Tharuni Surukanti: Their hair is so beautiful
Lesha Rose: They both have beautiful hair
Miriam Eclipse: Gabrielle Union, take this product back to the drawing board. its too expensive, it does not work properly (defining curls, providing long lasting moisture, deeply penetrating the hair strand) , & I can bet that alcohol is one of the leading ingredients in these products and you know it dries out Black girls hair!!! Come on Gabby. I know you been permed for a while but don't forget us natural sistas ❤
Lily Raimey: Yazmin's hair is SO beautiful!
karissa edwards: They're both so pretty !
Joanna Saad: Is this sponsored? I dont think their hair looked better with the products
beriigirl: They don't look that good. This seems sponsored by Ulta. $19 is nothing to sneeze at. You can get Shea Moisture products for $14, and cheaper at TJ Maxx
T b: Yazmin is beautiful!! Love her afro
Jada Ony: Gabrielle is everything , I'm so happy to see more women of colour taking over the beauty industry.
Bluntly Blake: It sounds like they didnt enjoy the products but don’t wanna say anything bad about them. Honest reviews help business owners better their formulas for their audience.
FhrizzBall: This review is way too sponsored which is a shame. I didn't care for how the results looked and I feel they glossed over everything and didn't give their true opinion. The fact that there isn't a leave in is a huge turn off but may work if you want to keep your hair straight. I don't see what sets her product apart from others besides the name really...
AestheticBetty: Both of them have such beautiful hair! I'm growing out my natural hair and this is my goal!❤️
Tiffany Ann’s: 0:36 that was so cool to hear. When I went off to college I thought everyone around me was going natural as a movement. But with me I stopped because of the cost AND I didn't trust anyone relaxing my hair except my mom.
Brendøn Urie's shøe: i can tell the products weren't actually good
HereIAm247: Sorry, but I think the hair looked better before they used this product. Curls are more defined.
d montoya: Freddie you should do a video on your hair routine. It always looks so good!
beautiful weirdo.: I have a hair crush on Yazmin's hair
BlackGirlLovesAnime6: The edge control gets really hard once it dries. I used a sample size of it. It was good when I braided my hair but I wouldn't put it on my edges or my overall hair
Becca qui: I'm a white girl and I really find it interesting how black girls do their hair and all the steps it takes.
doThatGWalk: This product doesn't look that good :/ It looks so over priced & the ingredients don't seem natural enough for me to want to try.
Ksyjaf Homesszz: Love their hair!! I have a frizzy problem. The only thing to tame the frizzy part is to not use alcohol in the hair products. It helped me a lot.
Zee X: Please DO NOT, I repeat DO Not do another sponsored video. I can clearly see Freddies hair looks way dryer than normal. Usually her curls and hair is life but not this go around. I feel like your audience comes for honest reviews not advertisement.. Please just.......No
Michaela Hooks: I love her shampoo and conditioner and the masque is amazing for deep conditioning
Caymiya: Their hair makes me wanna go completely natural. I haven't had a perm in 7 years but I haven't gotten to the REAL natural point yet. Beautiful curls tho.
C. Skeleton: I am a white woman with straight thin hair so I don't know anything about curls but I can honestly say I LOVE black women's hair whether it is in full curls, afro, or braided it always looks amazing and oh so beautiful!
Wildcard1922: I love me some Mary Jane Paul lol but uh their hair definitely looked better before the product review.
Baylee Malone: Their natural hair is so beautiful I hope they keep it natural for the rest of their lives.
Lesha Rose: Black girl magic ✨
Marielle: Both of these girls' hair was much better before they tried these products (which were awful) whatever your hair routines were before, stick to them!
Lucía Rodriguez: I wish i had beautiful hair like freddie and the other girl i loooooove the big hair looks so gorgeous!!! Im so glad that brands are getting more inclusive now and all girls can get good products!! Because beauty is for everyone no matter race or color.❤
chris Allen: The prices, though, are obscene considering that none of them are unique. Literally every brand makes all of those products! This is coming from someone who HAPPILY drops $30 for 1 jar of gel every couple of months. If I am thinking these prices are stupid, then yeah...
Kenni J: I would love if y'all incorporated more women with dreadlocks in these types of videos. Just to show that side of the natural hair journey.
kity fletes: Both of you ladies are gorgeous plus I love your hair as well.. beautiful all around.
cato.met.een.c: Their Natural hair is sooo pretty!! I love when black women go natural! Rock your real you ❤️
Jordan T. Alexander: Im glad there is finally a review in these products. I've been looking and barely found them.
Rick C-137: They have absolutely BEAUTIFUL HAIR already!!
Natalia Maldonado: i love how yazmin was confident enough to film without a bra and be so chill. you go girl.
Lesha Rose: Freddie has beautiful hair
Boitumelo Vilakazi: Yazmin lowkey looks like she could be Chrissy Teigen's sister
Kabuki Roll: Their hair is so beautiful!
Belinda Uribe: I got a free sample from beautycon and I've been using the oil treatment and I do feel like it dries it out
Sharnika Pritchard: Gabrielle is a queen ❤️
Glow_and_Curls Elsie L.: Cant stand hair products line with so little ounces, specially when is design for hair that is thick and dry. It will never last me more than a couple of uses.
Bobbretta Quarles: I respect the fact Gabbie made her hair line affordable
rey: just in case y'all forgot, the other girl is cute asf and I respect that she just accepts her big natural hair
carlie amado: No shade to Gabrielle Union I luhhh u girl but the products aren't the best if you have 4a/b hair nonetheless she's #blackgirlmagic and #blackexcellence
issa princess: I swear I love Gabrielle ❤
Katey Roberts: Love these videos, could you trial diva curl products next
Shanté Nazaire: These two women are so beautiful. Freddie will always be my all time fav
L.R. Red: I was wondering about Gabrielle Unions hair line... so glad they made this video!
Briana A: This hair product line is amazing - none of the products claim to "Curl" your hair (her line doesn't even contain a hair butter- it is a wash your hair and here's a masque line) ......the conditioner seems like it isn't going to penetrate but you're going to have to comb it in your hair.......I did use the entire line before I straightened my hair and it was feather/buttaaahhh soft and felt weightless - so amazing....literally felt like I went and got a perm.....tbh I don't really know if they know how to "take care" of their hair.....as evident in this video
Heather: Id love to see you ladies try the carmelux hair care.
Anna Grabowsky: I think the length of Freddie's hair looks really great on her
Shannon Baldwin: Girl crushes!! I love both of them they are beautiful and their hair is gorgeous.
Drea C: Freddie has the most soothing voice like I feel like I could just listen to her talk
PinkLemon: "Well sometimes I look like Dee Dee Pickles..." I love how she said it so casually.
VJ: Freddie's hair fresh out of the shower
Natalie Kendel: Fredie should ALWAYS leave her fro free! Beautiful!
Christine in Nornia: Ladies, both your hair is gorgeous
JuaniqueVerde: I didn’t know Gabrielle Union Wade partnered with ULTA for her hair line! Also, c’mon Soror - you gotta clean your bathroom mirror before you record otherwise, the ‘Fro is gorgeous
Alexis Marie: Their hair is beautiful
shanell's Place: I embrace my natural hair but that hair @ 0:32 is the business straightened and all. They all have beautiful hair.
Harley Thompson: Okay so what doesn't make sense is the fact that the products weren't the best/didn't work as well as expected but they still gave a raving review and even recommended other people to go purchase these expensive products. I'm sure there are more affordable products that work far better. I guess it's just an obligation for sponsored videos, seriously a shame. It's not the girls' fault, more so buzzfeed "doing what they have to do", sad.
Kalissa's Life: I have use this stuff and it's amazing I'm a mixed girl but I have black hair so it was amazing
Emily hancock: feels so weird seeing the old pic of Freddie with her hair relaxed - she's fabulous either way but her natural hair looks so gorgeous
Valerie Gonzalez: freddie’s hair is always gorgeous but yazmins hair in this video is so beautiful
1986KillerQueen: Good for you ladies for being honest I know you have to recommend it but you def made it clear that that stuffs not that great <3 kudos bitches!!!!!!!
Madison Baker: The big Afro is giving me life. Love it
Marisa Arias: What are Freddie's and Yazmin's hair type, porosity, density, thickness and length? I feel all that info is important to ensure products will work properly on your specific type of hair. It'd be interesting to know so it'd be easier to understand why the products worked the way they did on each hair. I'd love to have a whole series on curly hair, and how the aspects I mentioned affect people's hair routines. Very much needed :)
PM Snowraven: Two absolutely beautiful ladies! !
BobbieMariee: Beautiful hair!!!
Sawsan Hawi: Love their hair!!!
nhawahanani: I love your hair both of you!!!!!
Turquoise Blackmon: I need to know the first girls afro routine its so luscious I neeeedddd to do this with mine
Alejandra Salas: I love Gabrielle and Freddy SO YES I CLICKED RIGHT AWAY
Marissa D: Have these women try the new Pantene Gold Series out next!!! It is intended for women of color with natural hair
Lorelai Lemon: They need to market this line to curly women who usually wear their hair straight. If this line was made for women who enjoy wearing their curls out, there would be a curl definer, a leave in, a gel....or SOMETHING. I love Gabby, but she can't give advice to curlies who wear their real hair out on a daily basis.
Jahnell Rich: I wanna try it so bad but after seeing it at the beauty store the price is pretty steep
BanaMUA: Some of these products just looked pants tbh but those curls and fros though
Jess B: Can you do a video testing the E'tae Carmel treatments?? Their ads look like magic!
noelle june: Girls with short hair try long wigs for a week
Tonycia •: Beautiful curly hair
KendiaMarie: For these products to be so expensive they don't work that well. Love you tho Gabby!