Natural Hair Struggles? Not Anymore For These Young Girls | Nancy'S Workshop
- Posted on 27 August, 2019
- Hair Care
- By Anonymous
One Sunday a month, Nancy Falaise closes the doors of her hair salon to lead an empowering workshop for young Black girls struggling with their natural hair.
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One Sunday a month, #NaturalHair specialist Nancy Falaise closes the doors of her Montreal salon to lead a private workshop for young Black girls struggling to love their natural hair. Step-by-step, she teaches them how to wash, detangle, style and care for their respective hair textures, while also creating a safe space for them to bond over their shared experiences and forge meaningful friendships. Nancy’s Workshop is an intimate and immersive exploration of this journey.
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Mm-Hmm. Hairdresser, I don't like to say ,''. You have kinky hair ,'' because I find like it's saying something: negative. I'd rather say ,''. I have a tight curl pattern.'' Right, We're supposed to empower each other., So we never say to a girl ,''. Oh, your hair is hard ,'' or ``. Your hair is kinky.'', We just say ``, You know what Your hair has a tighter curl pattern ,'', but we can do something beautiful with it.''. Okay, Ça va bien. How are you guys today, Good. Good, So my name is Nancy Falaise and I grew up just hating my hair.. I wasn't accepted as a biracial girl in my high school and with my afro. I got teased all the time. As soon as my mum gave me. The okay, I wanted to straighten my hair.. I wish someone like me would have taught me when I was younger.. Has this happened to you a lot that people want to just touch your hair Nancy? I don't like it when people touch my hair. You're, not respecting my bubble., I kind of feel like it's rude., Yeah ?'Cause. I wouldn't go up to somebody and just like -- Touch their hair Yeah.. I feel you.. My name is Ashley and I'm in seventh grade.. My favourite subject in school is drama because um --, I don't like drama, but I like drama., I'm really generous.. I love to share anything I have., But I will not share food because I really like my food. Okay ( water, whooshing, ) Ashley. I don't wear my hair down, often at school or really anywhere, because it looks messy or it looks bad.. I feel like everyone else who does it with straight hair, looks really good. Hair is such a big part of our life, our body., Like everything., You really want to like impress people with your hair or just fit. In. Like there are things I won't do anymore'cause. I'M scared that people will judge me.. I feel like it's really sad because that's the way like I was born with curly hair., So I should just do my hair. The way I want to, but I feel like I'm living for the world kind of which sucks. ♪ Thank you.: Okay, Mm-hmm. ♪, ( air, whooshing ). When I had cancer - and I lost all my hair, I felt really really really unattractive., But when my hair grew back, I understood that I don't need to have straight hair to be beautiful, that my curly hair is fantastic.. Breast cancer was the best worst thing. That'S happened to me. Seven years, this year. I'm in seven years, full remission. And um --, I'm sorry., But it's a big big thing for me: seven years because ... ... when I went in and I found out that I had breast cancer. You know it was an aggressive kind. And he said `` If in seven years, you're still here, you made it.'' And I'm here. Ready to start styling our hair, making ourselves even more fabulous. Yes, You have the nourishing cream., You guys see it on your station. I suggest that you guys part your hair in four from the front to the back and from the ears to the ears. Okay. Okay. Oui. Wow., Oh wow., Okay., C'est d'accord, avec ça, You see your hand becomes like a comb. Nancy Perfect. Okay.. I will., Like her curls, aren't defined enough. Alicia. Can I say a bit in English and a bit in French. I like watching soccer and playing soccer.. I will describe me as um ... Nancy Guys. I wanted to show you something else that you guys can do in your hair, which is called a twist., We're going to show you on Helen. Your turn Ashley.. Did you see how your hair is looking Byanca, D'accord. ♪, You guys almost done. Let'S see.. Where are you at? If I was you, I would add just a little bit more gel just right, here., The rest is really good.. Mm-Hmm. Nancy, We teach others., I teach you guys. Now you go home and you teach others.. We uplift each other.. If all the women uplifted each other, it would be a better world.. Okay, Cool Yeah., Cool. ♪
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Curstin W: Notice how they’re all around pre-teen/teen age, that’s a really important stage of life! That’s when we usually start hating our “imperfections” and feeling insecure about ourselves! I’m glad they’re learning this at a CRITICAL age
Marissa: I’m loving the mixture of a French and English. So beautiful.
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SAMIAM: I love that she has girls with different textures together, teaching them to respect and do each other's hair. Some have looser, longer curls and some shorter 4c hair... But she has not elevated one girls hard above the other. Sometimes hair insecurity comes from within the community, and it's taught at a young age. She taught these girls that they have to respect and uplift not just themselves, but each other
Stori Brooke: “ it’s better to cry, there’s more room outside than in.” The hairdresser seems very knowledgeable and wise. I’d love to get my hair done by her just to sit down and have a conversation. The vibe she gives off is so warm and welcoming.
Joy Blue: We need women like her. What she’s teaching these girls is wisdom. She’s teaching them to take back their power and recognize their beauty
Human Form: Here I am, a ball headed black man, sitting down and watching this. This lady is an inspiration. There should be hair workshops like this everywhere. And not just for black girls, but for black women.
Samah: Who cried when she said "your hair is not difficult. Okay? (....) Don't speak negatively about your hair. You just have a different texture ". You can tell the girl was uplifted in the way she smiled afterwards. Her perception of her hair just shifted for the rest of her life. Thank you for being the lady you needed when you were growing up Nancy.
Ariel Harris: Every curly-haired girl should watch this!
Corinne CS: Who is giving this a thumbs down? This is so positive
Nadyushka: My children are mixed race and when I had my daughter I didn’t just give up . Researched and researched . Wanted to know how to care for my daughters hair. I have curly hair but completely different texture from my daughter. I have 4 children and I learned how to understand all my children hair types. I’m sorry, the only thing I cannot understand mothers saying they don’t understand their kid hair. You r the mother you have to go above and beyond for your kid. I spent endless hours , weeks and months researching and practicing. Even learned how to corn row and braid. I now do all my children hair and many of their black friends at school think that their mom is black because of the way their hair is braided and maintained. And they are surprised when they find out I’m white. Where there’s a will there’s a way.
Booh: i felt so ashamed when she asked the girls about people touching their hair because i was doing it with on of my black friend. Now i understand that racism is not only about words, i can also be about gestures and still to this day i feel bad about the times i was doing it
kayla song: “I teach you guys. Now you go home and teach others.” That about made me cry! We don’t even know how beautiful we are!
R'keria Davis: It's beautiful how she's teaching these girls how to take care of their hair and giving them life lessons at the same time. I wish i had this when I was 11 and damaging my hair to keep it straight.
FriendlyFire2830: "When I started high school, I saw several older girls who were a little older than me wearing their natural hair. And it amazed me." Alicia, I was (and still am) the same way. I’m 23 and I feel instant relief and comfort when I see other black women wearing their natural hair. I have an afro and love seeing other afros (: !
Lu Pereira: " Never say anything negative about your hair or yourself..." What a good heart this woman!
Errol Legister: This woman is an excellent role model for young girls. Black girls need to know their hair is beautiful and a blessing.
Rikoo Anglo Indian Punjabi: My name is Ashley: "I don't like drama, but I like drama, I'm really generous, but I don't share food."
Tiamo Mphale: I love how she didn't just teach them to love their own hair but each others as well. This was beautiful ❤
Nitnut: I am Asian and my hair is so puffy, wavy, and so volume.. when I was teenagers I had really serious issue with my own hair. I also felt envy with my friends because most of my friends have straight silky black hair. I often straighten my hair to have smooth silky hair like them. But I became tired. What I did just nothing. Let my hair horrible times to times.. 10 years later, I had a trip to Germany and a lot of people found that they embraced my hair. Then I finally realized that I should respect my hair. I begin to make a research about my hair, had a courage to go to hair saloon and ask their advice, begin my routine saying positive words like "wow you so cute with wavy hair, let's do little bit work to make it more beautiful" and here I am, just like proud mama
Lauren Dilaurentis: We need hair workshops everywhere for black children to learn.
Hannah Green: This... is... beautiful! I kept thinking to myself throughout the doc that, “Their hair is soooo beautiful!”. I hate that through cultural emphasis that they viewed their hair as difficult and not as pretty. Their hair is all so pretty and their hair textures are all so different. I also liked that the stylist referred to their hair texture as tightly curled and not as kinky.
ShakeMyWay: There are tears in my eyes, from seeing these beautiful little girls embracing their beauty and learning how to care for their hair in their unique style. Amazing.
Brianna McCree: Now that I’m older, it’s crazy to look at these young girls and realize that I was just like them! Growing up, there were five of us and my mother worked full time, so she did what she was taught and believed was the best option for my hair: relax it. When I was about 17-18, I chopped off all my hair and learned how to properly take care of my hair. I’m just very grateful that I know how to properly take care of black hair, especially having a daughter of my own now. I can now pass down my knowledge to my daughter.
Sarah M: I'm a Latina with straight hair and I just loved to see this video. Beautiful young ladies. Very inspiring. Definitely gave me a different understanding of things. Thank you!
D Harrison: This is so beautiful. All little black girls need something like this
Angel: 5:42 This made me feel so much better about myself because I've always felt like a big baby for crying while getting my hair done at literally 15 years old, or crying about anything that didn't seem serious enough, even now at 19, but she is totally right. If you feel like crying, just cry. Keeping it in is definitely worse than just letting it out, no matter how small the reason may seem. It doesn't hurt anyone.
Daschund: As an Indian girl with extremely curly hair in a Chinese country where they broke my hair apart, I love this
Robin Africa🌍: I went through Breast Cancer during 2020 and yes 7yrs remission is the goal and I loc’d my hair just before my last cancer surgery!! It was the best decision I ever made!!
no name: I've always been natural but I've just started taking care of my hair and appreciate it. Being a black teen with 4c hair is not always easy when you feel like you don't have a lot of people to look up to. Anytime I feel bad about my hair or demotivated I watch this video and it makes me feel better instantly. I always tear up a bit as I finally see girls that look just like me. Thank you so much for this video ❤️
Sunny Charum: This is amazing! I wish we had something like this in Germany, 'cause the little girl of my best friend is half white and half black and she has realy curly hair. My friend would love such a workshop for herself and her daughter. <3
Tonia Trammell: “My favorite subject in school is drama. Not because I like drama but I like drama.” I so feel her on that lol.
buchash: i’ve watched this a couple times through out the years and everytime it makes me tear up a little bit, i used to relate so much i never learned how to take care of my hair so i had to learn my self and this video helped me so much
AllThingsFab Kitchen: I love how delicate and tenderly you handle their hair. Afro hair is so versatile and I feel so excited about the future
Symiah Dorsey: I wish this existed when I was growing up. I'm so glad little girls are now encouraged to embrace their natural hair
𝑻𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑵𝑬 ♫︎: “Are you crying Bianca?” That’s the question that I’m always asked when I do my hair my sister says it’s like a forest, and I don’t blame her. I want to grow my Afro and I don’t know how
Moe M: Thank you Nancy and CBC docs, we need more workshops like this. The lessons go beyond hair, she uplifted their self esteem, I was in tears watching this
Krysten424: This is absolutely beautiful. I love that she encouraged them to help other girls learn how to love their hair too~
Catherine ST LOUIS: What a wonderful workshop! The girls were able to learn how to appreciate and manage their own hair type, but just as important they were encouraged to respect each other and as they meet other girls be encouraging and kind to them as well. More work shops like these are needed world wide.
Sarah Spencer: I’m in my room ugly crying at 3am. Give this woman a Nobel peace prize.
Stacy Escobedo: What an incredibly powerful piece. It was crucial that the filmmakers chose to not only document the workshop but to allow each girl a chance to express a little bit of who they are within and beyond their hair. These young girls are so beautiful inside and out and it was magical to see them smiling so brightly at the end.
Lacienega: Im in Junior High, and I've never really been a big fan of my curly hair, I just feel like it makes me different. I'm a competitive dancer so for preformances and costumes my hair is very different from the rest of the team and it makes me feel like an outcast. this video really gave me a confidence boost :)
Donna McK: These lessons are so important for girls at these ages. We have to uplift each other rather than dragging each other down.
Lumi Jasmin ASMR: I love this woman. The way, she talks to these little girls is so gentle and empowering. She is amazing! ♥️♥️♥️
Y. Jade: She sounds so passionate when she talks she seems like a good teacher, loved it
Melissa Watkins: As a mixed race, curly haired woman.. I just love what you've done!
buddy holly: My heart breaks for the people who were made to feel like the way they were born was not good enough. I hope society will one day be 100% accepting. You are beautiful
Donna Evans: I love this. I wish I had something like this when I was their age. This was WONDERFUL❣️
Gloria Jackson: I love love love how you are teaching these girls to love and appreciate their natural beauty! So inspiring.. I wish that brown and black girls all over the world could learn like this. Television and media have dictated too long and now is their time to REDEFINE true beauty..Bless you!!!!
This Christian Woman: “Don’t be negative when describing yourself”
Rhead Sparks: We are all beautiful no matter what race we are! God made us in his image!!!
Tanni Chaffold: I just watched with my 9 year old daughter who doesn’t always love her hair... Very inspiring! We need more workshops like this in our communities
NJ: I wish i had access to a workshop like this growing up! i absolutely HATED my hair and by extension myself. it is so heartwarming to see these girls learn about their hair and each others and begin to see their beauty.
BluJay 07: I definitely needed a woman like this a few years ago as I felt the same way as these girls. We need more people and more hair shops like this around the world
K Deloris: I like how patient she is with all the girls it's like she really cares about them
Angel: I come back to watch this every time I feel ugly or insecure. This lady is so wise, her way of speaking allowed me to see the unique beauty in different hair types and people in a whole new light, and it made me see the unique beauty in my own. This is how all black girls should be viewed and valued. This is the standard.
brit williams: This made me CRY!! Everyday I struggle to love the hair on my head. Thank you for creating a positive self image for the future generations
mutindi rachael: Omg. Girl!!!! Bless your heart! This is so amazing. This needs to be part of the school curriculum everywhere in the world. This is how black girls should grow up❤
Liii: a tear just rolled down my cheek watching this, how excited they were to learn all of these techniques, learning how to work with your hair as it grows out of your scalp is an opportunity i hope every little black girl is afforded at least once
SuperKen: “Never say anything negative about your hair or yourself.” ❤️❤️❤️
Gina: This was incredible! I love the different styles, textures, the “no negative talk” rule about the hair! YES!!!!
Robyn Olivia: I cried watching this I wish I had had the influence of such an inspirational woman at their age, maybe I would have avoided years of both physically and mentally damaging heat, chemicals and extensions. There is a reason that you were destined to make it to the 7 year point and beyond.
OneBlueFroggy: Very inspiring ! Many words of wisdom for everyone ! ❤️
Ichang’s Simple Recipes: Wow, what a wonderful way to show young girls love their natural hair and teach them to wash and style their hair. Loving oneself is important in this confusing world.
T'Erra Leeann: I love that she makes them each practice on each other's hair so that they can gain knowledge on textures that are different than their own. This makes me so happy to see little Black girls gaining a sense of self love in what makes them THEM. I just love it. ❤️
Deborah Hinton: I absolutely love your videos. Sometimes when I feel a little down about my 4C hair, I watch your videos and instantly I am inspired and uplifted.
R River: That was beautiful ❤️. Thank you I did not realize how much pain I carry as a result of my natural hair. I saw this video just in time because just yesterday I thought to myself, wow I know how to do a weave so much better than my natural hair. And it was so sad to me.
Belinda Garcia Reyes: This is so sweet and amazing and the best thing Ive seen on youtube!! I love how empowering this is for little girls, the story of the girl whos hair used to be done by her grandmother wow! now she has to learn. I guess this is so beautiful as this creates self care and self love and something they later as adults or mothers can then teach to their own kids. Thank you for doing this Nancy! Your hair is amazing and well done on the cancer remision. Blessings!
sleepygirl: 15:28 I LOVE her hair! The shrinkage shows how healthy it is! Hair like this is just like a miracle it defies gravity, it's like a halo like a cloud around your head. And if it's a little longer you can do SO MANY different things with that type of hair. It can transform
Sergia Starr: I love this. Great positive reenforcement for our own natural beauty. My two girls would love this. I have kept them natural and we are learning how to care for our natural hair. Growing up my mother relaxed my hair so I had no clue on what to do with my girls. Practice makes perfect and YouTube is an amazing tool to learn.
Janice Gibbs: I am in tears, bc this film, your dedication and love has overwhelmed me. Black Girls young and old all over the world need you. Thank you for helping those girls to discover their beauty!
Daja Taylor: I remember straightening my hair every single day to go to school or id literally cry or not want to go and 4 years later my hair is just now healthy..I’m so happy we’re teaching girls how to love and manage their hair❤️
Samantha Silcott: Nancy seems like a strong empowering woman. I love her dedication.
Yasnay Navarrete: God bless this woman, she is a fairy godmother to this girls
SP James: OMG...This was Amazing!!! How inspirational! I am on my own natural hair journey after 30 years of relaxing my hair. Unfortunately, some damage has been done. However, I may have salvaged it if there was someone like you around. May God continue to Bless You!
LeChat Noir: Definitely needed this positive reinforcement when I was a girl. Hairdressers really hated my hair growing up and always made me feel like I was ugly or something was deeply wrong with my hair type. I would always get told that I "need a relaxer" in order to do my hair... just really sad. I've become my own hairdresser because of the constant rejection (and yes from black/brown hairdressers I was hearing this type of talk)
Lauren claire Januarie: I really love this ... Girls with natural hair should be educated young about natural hair care . Really enjoyed this video ♥️
C H: Thank you for taking the time to show girls how beautiful our hair can be. I wore my hair relaxed since I was in junior high school and went natural in 2017. I hadn’t seen my hair in its natural state in over 30 years. I’m 3 years natural now and I love my hair, I now struggle with the gray hairs Lol. Merci beaucoup.
Sheriece Shelton-yarber: I wish I had a woman like this to teach me about my natural hair when I was younger. I'm 53 now and I just learn to love my natural hair at 49 more young girls should know your natural hair is beautiful .
Vanessa Graboski: Que experiência linda. Amei o vídeo e os ensinamentos para as meninas. Gratidão! <3
Adela Osterloh: You are truly an inspiration to me, because I too can uplift young girls locally at some point to accept the texture of their hair and show them that they are beautiful without using OPH (other peoples hair) on their head to feel acceptable . They simply need to be taught that they are beautiful no matter what.
D W: This was wonderful to watch. Need more of this kind of positivity. Well done!!!
Shaylah Moon: All the girls were beautiful and I think this workshop was amazing... we definitely need more workshops like this all over. Thank you to their amazing teacher/ instructor/ mentor/ phenomenal woman! May this video touch girls worldwide
jessica salgado: I see why God let you live longer. The things you're doing for these young girls is beyond beautiful. Thank you for your dedication. God bless you all.
Ice Queen: When your type of hair requires so much attention and care it's great that these girls are learning the right way to do it! The addition message of self-love is just an added bonus! What a great thing this woman is doing!
T H: Absolutely wonderful documentary! Thank you Nancy for your valuable and empowering work and many thanks to the wonderful youngsters for being so open and honest!
Andrea Manning: This is amazing! What a beautiful service to these girls, one that I think will have far-reaching impact on their lives.
Caroline Murray: I love this!! I don’t speak French but it sounds so beautiful. They are lifting young girls up, and helping with self love and self esteem. I know it’s hard for young girls to embrace their natural texture so I’m happy to see she’s helping them learn how to care for it properly.
Carlaeyyy: This hit me on another level. I remember being one of those girls. I used to hate my hair, and parents perpetuated that as well. I'm still in the journey to loving my natural, kinky, 4c hair
Melissa Morgan: The work that Nancy Falaise is doing is incredible! I am so inspired after watching this ShortDoc AND I plan to order her hair products for my own hair. This is just fantastic!! Thank you Nancy ;-)
Boy Girl Stuff: I come back to this documentary every now and then. The way she speaks to these girls about their hair is beautiful. 0:18 "I don't like to say you have kinky hair... I'd rather say... tight curl pattern."
Levi The Baddest: This video is making me emotional. The past 6 months since I went natural have been really hard for me. After living 21 years with relaxed hair, I can't shake the feeling that my natural hair is not good enough. I feel so unattractive sometimes with my true hair. It is tough but videos like these help me to know that I am not alone. If we keep going we will overcome
M D: I wish everyone with curly hair would watch it. Curls are beautiful, period! Thank you Nancy for doing this! Every girl (woman) needs uplifting be it from deep within herself or other woman that understands!
Denise Araujo: Fiquei emocionada...que coisa mais linda, uma obra prima! Amei
em S: absolutely beautiful hair, so healthy and soft! these girls are amazing
Buwa: This really hit me! Caught myself shedding a tear at some point!
Rosa: Congratulations and thank you for your work It would have made a world of difference if I had grown with a support system like that throughout my own hair journey! :)
B W: "It's better to cry...there's more room outside than in .." Bless your heart madame
Atom Student: This was precious! Thanks for sharing. This is the age to teach basic individualized beauty etiquette. The girls are beautiful!Bravo!