Why Black Women Wear Wigs & Weaves | The Importance Of The Crown Act

Jonita Dickey: Mad respect sis I'm in my fifties and I still don't know what to do with my 4C hair every time you get a good length it start shedding and breaking off no matter what I do .so with that being said I wear wig on a daily basis work over 90 hours every two weeks I don't have time to babysit my hair can't wait to retire that's when I have the time LOL Mad Respect sis again great video...

DEBORAH BARZEY -WELLINGTON: I,m watching this womam talking about black hair, but cam we take a moment to talk about how BEAUTIFUL AND FLAWLESS HER SKIN IS.

Floyd Thompson: I am a 50 something Black man. When I was a child in the 60s, I saw my G.mother doing what she had to do. Before I was a teen, I began to help my mom wash her hair. She taught me how to braid my sister's hair. As a Black boy, you cannot grow up in a home with a Black woman and not be aware of what Black women go through with their hair. So it pisses me when Black males make fun of Black women's hair! This is an issue that Black Women should always have Black men's understanding and support. I have never made fun, or looked down on a Black woman because of her hair. Judging each other over hair is bullshit because we did not create the American beauty standards Black working women had to conform to. It pisses me that the only part of the Black hair care industry we control is the service end. Too many people outside of the Black community get wealthy off of Black hair care. We need young Black scientists interested in creating Black hair care products, and responsible entrepreneurs up the supply chain. And we must raise our boys to RESPECT Black women's hair, however she has it when he happens to see it. So as a man, he does not say dumb disrespectful shit that gives permission to people outside of the Black community to do the same.

Roberto Rios: There is absolutely nothing wrong with a cute little fro or a big fro every time I see a black woman with a natural hair I always make it a point to walk up and complement her and tell her how beautiful she looks with her natural hair.

Iheartdolls4ever: It so refreshing hearing an honest discussion about this topic to many people try to convince themselves it’s a protective style, when really it’s a huge insecurity. Does anyone find it weird that a majority of black women wear the hair of another race or synthetic hair 24/7 365 days a year. Imagine if most white women wore Afro wigs every day. A lot of black women wear fake hair for years without showing their own hair then claim it’s a protective style……. Like what is the point if your not going to wear it out…..I think there is power in numbers if most black women wore their natural hair or natural texture weaves it would be normalized and appreciated. People can’t break you if you show that your proud of who you are in droves. It gives non black people and mixed people more arrogance when they see us emulate what they have naturally.

Denise E Dodson: 10 years ago I started saying "this generation would soon see a significant increase in women going bald". Hair grows from the roots - the scalp. It is a living thing which needs to be taken care of with care. Best way to handle natural hair ? Leave it the heck alone. Not meant for chemicals or overly handling (stress). Wash it with a baby shampoo every two weeks - no more. Oil the scalp with baby oil, Vaseline or something that moisturizes the scalp. Never spend a lot of money on products. Expensive products are not better than cheap products. All contain the same ingredients. Braid if you want, not too tight. Tight braiding, crown rolls is the biggest reason for losing hair. Does a plant grow if you pull the roots out ??? Run a hot comb thru it if you want. However, get to know YOUR hair and what works best for YOU. I'm 73 years old with a head full of hair. Why ? I love and respect my hair. Hair grows from the scalp. Massage and keep scalp moisturized. If you really want a style that you can't have with natural hair - wear a wig. So much better than torturing your hair and scalp. God did not make a mistake. He did not give Black women the "wrong hair". We have beautiful , natural hair that other people should try to imitate. We don't have to look like any other race. Be thankful for your natural beauty and treat you hair with the love and tenderness you treat your babies.

Keke Monique: I’m ditching my wigs and taking the time to learn how to take care of my hair from the inside out. I’m super excited about this new journey

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished NGDGU: As a black woman, I sometimes feels that we spend too much time obsessing about black women wearing weaves, extensions, wigs, etc. Black hair is complicated for many obvious reasons. I stopped perming my hair 27 years ago, and I either press and curl my hair the old-fashioned way if I want it to be straight. However, since I started martial arts years ago and swimming on a regular basis, I mostly wear braid or twist extensions. For me, it is just more convenient for me not to have to worry about my hair and spend time messing with it everyday in order to be able to swim and practice martial arts. There is so much more to me and other black women besides how we choose to wear our hair.

Christopher Williams: As a male, seeing this perspective helps me understand more and I wish our black women don’t have to face the world like this… I love women and their natural hair. That’s what makes them beautiful and unique to me.

Pixie: When I was a teenager in the 70's my black friends used to just grow it out and call it an Afro. I often wondered why the girls and the boys stopped wearing them, they looked fabulous.

Green Goddess: Let them stare! Love your hair! It took a long time for me to get to this place in my life. The self hate, comes from centuries of other people telling BW and girls what grows from them is "BAD." "It's not good enough." Well, I refuse to live like that! I'm done burning my scalp, ears and sweating to death under a damn wig. Let them stare. Any guys who don't like me, for the hair I have, that naturally grows to the heavens. Just jump in a lake, because you are absolutely blind for not seeing my greatness.

Wood Dweller: One thing I kinda wish for our community of women, is that we were able to own ALL of OUR hair industry and products. That would bring such a wealth to black women.

Kristen Drayton: I started wearing a buzz cut and or fade 4 years ago, and it’s the first time I’ve ever been completely happy with my hair. It’s so easy. When I decided to try a wig after wearing short hair for so long, I didn’t feel attractive, or my authentic self. Even the people in my life were like girl don’t ever grow your hair out. Even my dog looked at me strangely when I put on that wig. I never got many compliments until I started shaving my head or wearing a short natural fade. When I wore a weave or wig during modeling auditions I rarely got a call back. Once I shaved the hair do many doors open. I felt like I was in hair bondage for so many years. Now I feel liberated, beautiful, and feminine. I say find what works for you, it’s not about what everyone else thinks about your hair. Besides most men I speak with prefer natural beauty. I actually started attracting more men of all ethnicities once I let go of the weaves, wigs, relaxers, lashes, and long nails. I believed that I needed all that to feel pretty, but it was all due to a warped mindset, believing all the programming from society and culture. I’m so over it!

Lola Joselin: I don't understand the big deal!!! Why is everyone so concerned with how black women wear their hair!!!! White women have been straightening, curling coloring and wearing wigs and pieces for centuries and nobody makes an issue of it!!!!

zurika titus: Lace front wigs destroy many Black Women edges and tight braids.

L Marie: I'm relaxed and my hair is the healthiest and longest it's ever been! Deep conditioning, long relaxer stretches, leaving lots of texture when relaxing has made all the difference for ME. You have to do what's right for you. Peace and blessings!

Honeyfaced1: My mom has many faults, but she took wonderful care of my sister and I’s hair growing up and always told us how beautiful it was. She discouraged us from getting relaxers and didn’t allow it until we reached high school. My sister and I are both natural again and have been for more than a decade. I have nothing but absolute love for my hair and my mon deserves a lot of the credit for that.

Kathy Jenkins: I think natural black hair is beautiful!

Ann Dee Cosita: I started with wigs after an autoimmune condition caused hair loss. I hated wearing wigs and refused to wear them every day because I think they are hot and uncomfortable. After my hair grew back in enough I gladly quit. I didn’t find them addictive at all. I think your hair is gorgeous. Looks healthy and thick.

Story Vi: In college, had a black girl in my class. (UK) we're a white area mostly. She used to wear wigs etc. They were obvious and ugly, but we dare not say anything. Then one day, she came to class in her natural beauty. It was like Cinderella's big ball gown of curls. All the white guys were looking.

Teena Cherry: I don't understand the "our hair is to fragile to wear" crap. I wear my hair everyday. I use regular towels and wear sweaters all winter. My hair hasn't fallen out yet. I also do my niece's 4c hair weekly and her hair is longer than mine. She plays outside, other little kids pull on it, put dirt in it and it's still growing like crazy. None of our hair products cost over 7 bucks. It doesn't take expensive products just consistency. I was always taught you take care of what you love✌

Claudia Berko: Once black women realize the spiritual significance of our hair and the power it holds, we’ll then understand how important this conversation is.I appreciate this vid sis ♥️.

sallyostling: My black coworker had her short hair fixed in a salon every two weeks. In the summer she chose to wear it in a ponytail with a ponytail hairpiece. We worked with the public and she would CONSTANTLY be asked, by other black women also, "is that your hair?". She always answered yes. She bought it! That's "her" hair!!

Linda Walton: I love my natural hair, and to have a “LAW” giving me Permission to ware my hair in it’s NATURAL STATE is ridiculous!!!

Mihaela Vernicu: Mikaelia, let me tell you this - I'm fare skinned with sandy hair, but I've always admired you, black girls, for your natural beauty. You get the looks and you have people wanting to touch your hair because you look so beautiful. Your hair, for us, is like that of a baby doll, it's just unreal, because we don't have that, it is too cute and precious! Your beauty is so unique, don't you ever try to change that, or cover that, or ignore that, just be yourselves, the way God created you

Saunee 81: My hair has been in two strand twists for about 6 months. The growth has been amazing and my hair is finally healthy from root to tip.

Jerron Jackson: I shaved my hair completely off doing the big chop years ago and I didn’t give a flying fork what anybody thought about that. I like my hair natural and I will not apologize to other ethnicities for it. Black womens hair is beautiful just the way it is. A lot of other races are actually sometimes jealous of our hair because they cannot naturally grow an Afro like we can. I’m so grateful every time I see black women wearing their own natural hair. I see it as a blessing. Let’s pray that we as black women will learn to adore our own hair and everything else about our own culture and features. We are definitely set apart and different people with signature traits of beauty all our own

queen bee 123: Can we start the conversation on little black girls? My trauma started as a young child. I got teased from my mother and grandmother and other family members to neighborhood kids and classmates for my hair. I never saw a doctor for what I know now is alopecia. Which I had to self diagnose. And another issue is insurance coverage. If you receive government based insurance, they won't cover certain medical specialists.

A Night: Wearing our natural hair shows; self love, self respect, and self acceptance. Which some people see as a threat for themselves. What does my hair have to do with my ability to perform my job.. nothing. It's about making them feel comfortable. Those days are fading away. I love seeing women wear their natural texture hair.

Rachel Covington: I love this so much. And when you said we as black women have to deal with ignorant comments from other people and within our own race - that’s something I dealt with a lot growing up in NC and no one wanted to hear it. We can’t expect anyone to accept us if we don’t accept ourselves and lift each other up! I’ve been going natural for 2 years and it’s a process but I love the freedom of wearing my hair however I want. I live in NY now and while the stares aren’t as plentiful, it still happens. I have cornrows in with my natural hair right now. Never had a weave but idk I hear box braids help with growth so maybe soon. Wear your hair however you want and enjoy your life!

MissTia777: Every race wears it and has EVERY right to wear what they want!

Toni Weston: Wow, I really don't want to over step. My best friend used to come to work wearing a beautiful wig. It was obvious, even though it was a high quality wig. On the weekends she'd wear a wig with curlers in it. After about 10 years I brought up the subject. It was scary!? I'm happy to same that today she's rocking her natural hair. So proud of her!

Naisha Reid: Speak for yourself. I’m not nor have I ever been insecure about my hair and I’ve never worn a wig, weave or extensions and I’ve never had a problem getting a man rocking my fro. Confidence is what they see so let them look let them stare but you better not touch my hair

Pakababy: As a white person, I really DO want to understand. My heart breaks that so many black females feel they can't just allow their beautiful hair to be as it is. You look gorgeous Mikaelia! I'd like to tell a black female friend of mine (that I adore) that she doesn't need to wear her braided wig around me but I don't want to offend.

mary dass: We were told what the 'nice' hair, was now we are learning to accept what we have and to deal with it. Heard what the young guy said 'i want my girl to look better than me' meaning That he thinks himself also to look bad with his natural hair. Lord help our people.

S Parker: As a woman of a certain age who began wearing my hair in its natural state long before it became a trend, I've gotten the most ignorant comments from other Black women. And for the record, I usually worked in professional settings, including the municipal, state,, and federal court systems, where I appeaed before judges regularly. ‍♀️

KC: It’s so weird and rude that people will just randomly touch your hair!! That’s just a massive invasion of your personal space and is plain creepy. Btw can we all just appreciate how beautiful this lady is and how perfect her skin is?

Edward P: Thank you for that lesson. I personally have always loved to see black women in their natural hair. However, again I appreciate the explanation that you gave on the way black women feel about wigs and extensions and what they go through..

9razzler9: it's simple: back in the day to be seen as "educated and respectable" you must have "euro-centric" hairstyles. it's a mechanism to fit in enforced by society. it shows you have "good hair".

Cocoa Chanel: The universal key to natural hair is moisture and protein. Once you find your balance you will be fine.

Deborah Hoover: Personally, I love her hair style! To me it says “I am powerful, intelligent,and I know ME.”…. It is sad we women too often compare ourselves to others.

Iheartdolls4ever: You deserve far more views. I agree with everything you said in this video.

Ms Reality: Braids make my hair really grow. I have had my braids redone over and over for a year and my hair is finally growing long. I don’t leave them in too long or it get tangled and start breaking off. However, thank goodness natural hair is back in too. In the past, I remember it was taught that the Afro or natural styles for blacks was a sign of the rebellious black power movement. So that was why there was so much push back for a while. I love to be versatile so I love to wear it all. Stars ⭐️ love to wear wigs and change it up and I love to also.

suzy cherie: I’m a white person who has looked at black women’s hair, because I like the different styles! I did a double take when I first saw a new pharmacy employee - a black women with the long braids pulled back because they looked awesome. I told her I liked her hairstyle, but I don’t think she believed me. Reminded me of Dr Ebonie Vincent on TLC. Y’all keep Walking in Power with your heads held high whatever your style!!!

Vanda Alexander: I love ALL the ways a 4C can wear her hair. As long as it’s healthy.

Lilly: One day I went to school, and I have got my hair braided and it was really short. During the day people would call me Harriet Tubman and make fun of me. The next day I wore a headband to make myself feel better but that obviously didn’t work, they made fun of my edges cause I had on an headband, that day I was so done with my hair. I just completely lost all my confidence :/

Pretty Nails: Your face is a 10 And your hair is a 10 as well... Magnificent representation of your race!

missmayflower: This is really an eye-opening video for me. I think you are absolutely gorgeous. It’s hard to imagine people thinking otherwise. As for those men staring at you, it’s cause you’re so darn attractive. I’m so sorry you have had to live through the pain you are sharing with your audience. You’re an incredible person for encouraging and educating others.

Robin Rubendunst: I’m on the other end of the spectrum: I have all the bad stuff of Caucasian European hair and none of the good. It’s fine, limp, sparse. Won’t hold a curl and perms destroy it. I can spend 40 minutes trying to style it in the morning only to have it “flop” in the first breeze. Hair in general is a feminist issue. But it goes to the bigger problem of being judged by our looks. I can’t grow my hair past my chin, and even that looks like I’m trying too hard to be glam but missing the boat. Hard to be a short-haired girl in a long haired world. And ALL men (most) think long luxurious hair is sexy-trophy girl stuff. My friend/roommate who is Black schooled me good that Black hair is never to be touched, or commented on, except for giving a compliment, and even then it’s better to say, “looking good!” We are so much more than our hair or skin or shape…

sunny cookie: I'm not giving no damn excuse for why I might want to wear a wig or weave I wear my hair high I want to wear my hair and whoever don't like it that's their damn problem not mine I'm not my hair if it looks good if you feel good that's all that matters not about what nobody think or feel about what I'm wearing on my damn body I will wear my hair when I feel like it and the way I want to wear it and which I want to wear it with no explanations to no one

Colleen Kochman: another variation on discrimination based on appearance: "you look different from me therefore STRANGER DANGER" instead of we are all human. Hard for people to identify and react positively to the unfamiliar. As the world "shrinks" we need to step up. Thank you for this video.

MrsB: I hope I’m not speaking out of line here since I’m white but I really understand the problems that black women have with their hair. I have curly, dry hair that breaks easily. How many times I’ve thought of buying a wig. Life would be much easier if I could just bite the bullet and buy one. I say wear your hair anyway you want too. Whatever makes life easier and better for you ❤️

Demi: I tried once to wear a wig & I just could not. When I looked in the mirror, didn't know who I was....felt fake. After going natural 2 years ago, I embraced my own hair, didnt have a choice. I went from undercut ...now to shoulder length as it grows the more I can do...still learning day by day. You surely have to put the time in.

Learning Time: The wigs, weaves and extensions will remain in the stores as soon as we realise that The Most High made us with His type of hair: wooly. We are a beautiful dark brown just like Him as well. We are His image in the earth. That knowledge will help to set us straight.

J.R. Green: 1st off this woman is absolutely gorgeous! . 2nd, I love black women and I love them wearing their natural hair. What I particularly hate is all the ratchet “city girls” type women be all I find but when I see a fine sista with natural hair; she’s with a white dude. Now, love is love and all of that but black women wearing their natural hair is the epitome of beauty and I hope one day to find my natural beauty black woman cause you’re worth it.

Kay Campbell: I would love if fashions of the 70's came back (both clothing and hair). I loved the style of clothing and EVERYBODY wore their hair natural. It was beautiful! I'm white so I never realized the issues black woman had with hair. I will say many white woman also have problems with breakage, dryness or hair that just doesn't seem to grow. My cousin recently told me that her hair will not even grow long enough to touch her shoulders. I didn't have a clue. I always thought she just preferred very short hair. My hair is very straight and grows very long but it's flat with no body and it won't hold curl at all. So we all have issues. I will say, I would never want a man that wouldn't be with a woman because of her hair type. My self esteem is better than that. Any man that shallow is not worthy of any woman.

sandra moricle: I have the deepest respect for you…. And your beautiful hair. It’s bad enough that Black women have been so abused by our society that it had to take an act of Congress in order to address the horrible public shaming that Black women have suffered. Most of the people on capital hill are old bigoted white guys. What do those jerks know about being a woman, let alone being a Black woman?? Thank you for your video…. I hope to continue to be enlightened because, as a white woman, I have been very sheltered. Thanks again!

Donald k Kearse: When it comes to black women and their hair it should be not feeling uncomfortable about your own natural hair And never let anyone dictate to you the measure of your beauty The weave and wig industry would go out of business if black women decided to go Natural from here on out My vote is for natural hair

prettybrowneyez: Sulfur 8 Is the truth,to me the simpler the better I find,all that high price or you tube recommend products are garbage.I went back to what I used on my daughter's hair growing up . It worked for them and it works for me.

Karen O: This was a very interesting video. As a white woman with curly hair, meeting a black woman randomly in a US Target changed my life, because I was introduced to the Shea Moisture products. I grew up with every "makeover" (think 80s/90s) taking someone's curly hair and straightening it...and all that without the addition of the issue of racism! Thank you for making this video and helping me understand a little better (also to YT for recommending it). I really appreciate this information. <3

Down and Dirty Dream: See around 5min made me want to cry. I spent a lot of time convincing my daughter that she didn't need weave or extentions because her God given hair is beautiful, only to have hear the comment "if you love that child you wouldn't let her walk around with her head like that". I lost my sh*t so quick...

PeaB: I don’t see an issue with BW wanting to try different colors and styles without messing up their own hair. It’s the part where one’s own hair isn’t catered to that seems to be the problem, and putting wigs before health and wealth. Some women will pay for their image before anything else and it’s generally an issue. If WW weren’t called out or bashed for wearing Afro hair trust and believe you’d see it constantly. Zendaya was bashed for wearing a 4c twa wig which is silly IMO. I personally prefer textured or kinky wigs because I don’t feel like super silky flat hair looks good on me. It masks my features. If I want straight hair it needs to have texture to it.

Iceprincess one: As a white woman from Scandinavia with blond straight hair I never ever realized all the hassle and trouble black women have with their hair! Thank you for this educational. I will never complain again about my minor hair issues, like thin hair. I love to se natural black hair and have always thought it gorgeous and even felt envy of people having so much hair. Let it loose and let us see and envy your hair. It is beautiful.

Angela's Amusements: You are beautiful. Your hair is exactly how God made it and He doesn't make mistakes. I don't think there is anything more beautiful that a woman of color being natural and smiling with beautiful teeth. I hope all people are able to love themselves and others for things that cannot be controlled.

OKeba Anahata Ra: This should be circulated…especially among those who just don’t get BW and the long standing love/hate affair that most have with their hair. Your presentation was lovely! Stay Beautiful. ~OK

Narrow Pather: My hair is now natural. My Mom pressed my hair every Saturday night that I can remember but one, until I left home. The other day I was moisturizing and wrapping my hair. While looking in the mirror, the thought that I've never known what my untouched natural hair looked like came to mind. It saddened me. . Think about it. How many of us know what our hair was meant to be, look, and feel like?

JOSH 121: Love this, got an eye for a girl but she's wearing a wig for the longest and I want to see how her natural hair looks, I like the kinky(4c) hair texture. I have 540 waves since I was 8 I'm 20 now and I always take care of my hair, the cold water wash and blue magic got me right. But ladies be confident with your natural hair. There are dudes out there who loves 4c hair.

Indoor Girl Goes Camping: Thank you for sharing your experiences. Women at my university have started a club for natural hair, where they share experiences with products and techniques.

grace house: Thank You Mikaelia!!! at first I didn’t want to listen because I thought I was going to be told I just didn’t love myself… BUT…you said what I consider OUR TRUTH and you did so eloquently So I decided to give a Shout Out and stand with you and all our Sisters who are loving self and wanting to manage our Manes

Aisha Davis: First, I absolutely love this video and it's positive comment section and ma'am you are stunning! This topic is super personal for me because even as a die hard natural hair supporter I'm rarely seen wearing my own and it kills me every time people ask me why the reason is because I've had traction alopecia since I was around 15 or so and it just got worse over time (edges permanently damaged). This comes from a combination of "brainwashing" by family, friends, media, etc since I was a toddler. I was never told that my natural hair was beautiful when I was younger...as a matter of fact I was told that my hair wasn't "done" unless I had braids with extensions, a weave or a perm in it and the phrase "you ain't going nowhere with me looking like that" was common in my house LOL Then when I turned 12 (yes 12!) my haircare was completely left up to me even though I had ZERO education on what to do with it except ask for money to get it "done"....which meant weave of some kind (usually tight braids). They couldn't teach me how to take care of it but they passed full responsibility to me anyway and then told me the damage was my fault ‍♀️ So... fast forward to age 20. I cut it all off and went natural for a few years. However, by then the damage had been done and I was (and still am) a slave to headbands and hair fibers just to look somewhat normal when I step outside. Then came the age of the frontal/closure wigs or sew-ins. Which in theory would be perfect for women like me who have an extremely damaged hairline...but any time I wear one I have to consider soooo much and stakes are higher...since I can't just throw my own hair in a cute ponytail and comfortably go to work. Where should I order the hair? Will it be of good quality? Will this style cover my edges? Will the lace show? Will the hair arrive on time? And even if it does, will I be able to get an appointment? And if I CAN get an appointment I'd have to sit in a chair in front of a bunch of women and be stared at/judged...it's very uncomfortable y'all lol and let's not even talk about the price of decent weave. The hair can literally cost as much as some people's rent (if u want it to look good) and the style itself can run you hundreds of dollars. I honestly cannot afford what it takes to keep up this routine. But I also can't afford to NOT do it because I work in a place where even some headbands would be considered "not within the dress code". And finally, the transplant surgery that I hope to have one day can cost between 6-10k. Can't really afford that right now either Soooooo..... yeah it's not always a desire to look like someone else or follow a trend. Sometimes by the time you learn to love yourself and your hair it's too late to completely turn it around and just wear it freely like u want to. And sometimes it isn't even your fault that it got this way ‍♀️ Please educate your daughters EARLY and consistently on the beauty of their hair. That way if they decide to wear weave it'll be because they want to and not because they feel they "have" to. Also, I don't have any children but please don't jump me for saying this......PLEASE consider that if your daughter has never seen YOU wear your natural hair, good luck trying to convince her that hers is beautiful. That's not everyone's story or outcome but it's something to think about

Ramonafloyd: Self hate is a lot to process and we have been told for hundreds of years that our worth is less than.

MZ SISTA: I love this video. And praying that my thin grey hair grow back even in the bald spots due to Thyroid and Anna genic alopecia. Stay blessed and safe sis

Virginia Montaldo: This is only my opinion...I am Italian. I personally like how curly and kinky hair looks. But especially I think it's the hair that suits black women's features best. I understand why many black women have perms or permanently wear wigs or extensions, but to be honest nothing looks as nice on them as their own hair...or at least their own *texture of hair (virtually all black women wearing wigs I've seen use straight or wavy wigs). My dad has curly hair, not as curly as Afro hair, but still voluminous, jewfro-like I'd say, and he doesn't like it. Once it gets too big and poofy he cuts it, he'd rather have it lay down. Still once when out in the city he saw a black woman rocking her own medium-long natural hair, and he said, with a positive tone, "Finally a black woman with her own hair!". The more courageous black women with natural hair just exist, the more type 4 hair is normalized, seen as normal and beautiful and cool by all races, and something little girls and women (and men) don't need to correct. Btw: I owe to a lot of black youtube naturals my knowledge of the basics of taking care of my frizzy wavy hair...I had been doing it wrong for almost 30 years. I knew nothing of porosity, leave-ins, almost everything...lol.

Lina Lina: Loving this “truthful” and “informative information” video about “Black-Natural” hair care ❣️ Allegedly Speaking The Black Women’s have been “brainwashed” and self-hatred of their’s (natural hair). Since the days of slavery ‼️ However, it’s time for the Black Women’s to “embrace” the ❣️Beauty-of-Black Natural Hair❣️ Noticing, so many’s Black Women’s is loosing their hair.

Kyra Lynch: Thank you for sharing your story so many of us can truly relate to this topic. It's a shame that many people don't understand 4c textured hair, including us. However some progress have been made within the hair care industry, such as producing better products for our hair and mainstream hair schools are now teaching their students to do 4c hair, especially in the UK. And also young ladies like yourself are now creating content around this subject. Peace and blessings to you and to all the beautiful women on here.

winros: Your hair looks great! Being a professional hairdresser I have dealt with people and their hair! It's not only black people it's white people too! Truly I believe 98% of people constantly complained about their hair! I think to myself your hair is so beautiful I can't understand why you keep on complaining! In my professional opinion people think their hair makes them and who they are and what they are it is there Crown and Glory! I was blessed with good hair and I was thankful and I always had an urge that I would do this someday and this is what I did... About 2 years ago I shaved my whole head off and then took a razor blade and shaved it down to the skin and at that time I had an old convertible so I got into it and drove around town and let me tell you something shaving my head gave me a sense of freedom that I never felt before my self-esteem went up I had more confidence and now I keep it short and it's 100% White! Thank you for letting me tell my story! By the way my hair was very curly and frizzy so I had to work at it as well.... ✌️✌️

Ellen Chavez: "Nappily Ever After" by Trisha Thomas is a funny, irreverent book about how a woman treats her hair reflects the vision others have of her, rather than her own sense of herself. I'm a Latinx with very curly hair. No one was able to give me a decent haircut until I was in my 30s.

Kim Weidner: You are SO BEAUTIFUL- and that smile!!!! Oh my goodness, RADIANT!!!! I hope you wear your hair natural more often because it is a power move when you step out natural like that, it puts you together and makes you even more beautiful. I’m not sure you can get any prettier - ‘cep that SMILE!!!!!

Lois Prestwood: Just want to let you know, We all have bad judgements about all womens hair. I'm white and I used to go have perms, which we would have curls placed in my hair and it would damage and break and kill my hair also. I finally said I would rather have healty hair than go through all this stuff just to look nice or expected to look a certain way. I think you have lovely hair. You do what you need to do for you.

Val's Black Cats Rule: What a great insight to what I had no idea about. I had no clue as to the work that went into natural hair styles. I have many ladies I know who have gone back to their natural hair. I personally love the natural styles. Don't get me wrong. I love seeing weaves and extensions. But, there is something special about a woman who embraces themselves. Stay safe and healthy out there. Thank you for sharing a part of your day with us!

Cammy N: I wear mine because they are so convenient and versatile. U don’t have to worry about burning your hair with hot tools, putting chemicals and crap in your hair.

Emily Okechukwu: Thank you for this video! It was really informative! My babies are mixed and I don't want them to relax their hair. I love their natural curls even though they take a little extra time.

Rae Talks: Great video!!!!!!!! I recently mad a video on the rise and fall of the natural hair community and I find wig and weaves has had an impact on how we see our hair. We got a long way to go!

ovidio diaz: This video really helps other races understand where the struggle comes from. It's sad that our current society has set beauty standards that do not encompass the reality of other races. What is disappointing is that some black man don't embrace your hair? You would think they would learn to cherish it through family. I myself a Latino would not dismiss a girl with your hair. My aunt could never grow her hair and in my eyes she's beautiful

Windsingerful: Loc it up! Best decision ever, and now my hair naturally down below my waist. Patience.

sheila grayman: Unbelievable! In Europe, especially in the most northern countries, like Germany or Holland and further north, the more natural black women are, whether curly, coily hair etc.The more attractive white men find them to be. Highly melanated black women are seen more often with white men than in America.❤ We must love ourselves!

Susan Davies Bible: I love it the way it is. It's a flattering, simple style. I think the grass is always greener in some sense. My hair has its own issues. Ugh.

Peaches Frandel: We have that. Comes from self confidence...ppl are flaky and judgemental that won't change, regardless of acts past...love you, decide what fits you best.

Denise: I work in a law office where I am one of two Black women who work on my floor. Everyone else is white. I don't wear wigs or weaves but I do straighten my hair. I get the most compliments when I don't straighten it and just wear it naturally. It's almost like they're fascinated by our hair in it's natural state.

Edward Smart: I'm an advocate for Black Women Rocking their Natural Hair! Thanks for the video!

Mike Mike: Salute to the women wearing natural hair. Preference is either dreadlocks (if she wants long hair), big Afro (other long hair style but a lot of maintenance), low fade evenly short or TWA with a natural hairline unlike the sharp one we men have when we cut our hair. The short hair seems to be the easiest and as a husband that women would probably be the easiest to build with because she’s not spending hopefully a lot of $ and time on her hair compared to the 2 styles. However regardless the style a natural woman is easier to be romantic and intimate because her scalp usually smells better and not off putting like perms and weaves can be (due to scalp ventilation, more likely to be washed), men are able to touch the hair, fits the features better (something about permed, even fried straighten hair and weaves imposed on our features that looks weird)

Julie Tholen: Thank you. As an older white woman who has grown up in basically a white community, I never understood about how challenging it was to manage your natural hair. I knew texturally it was different but not how fragile it was or how time consuming.

Blk Jacq: Dealing with 4c hair I decided to get dread loc. I have had them now for 7 years now. People think I have braids. I did the big chop and grew it out to my waist. I'm happy with my choice I'm natural and I can do my own hair at home.

Deborah Appling: I am in my 70's, so you know I have had some pretty IGNORANT comments about my natural hair. I have done the wigs and braids from time to time. I always come back to my beautiful natural hair. I find it so much less trouble. It is a bit of work, but worth it, because it isn't fake. Yes, it is hard to find good products. As soon as I'd find one after a while it would change or it is no longer selling. I truly believe it is about loving ourselves, the way God created us. Take time to appreciate how beautiful your hair and search out good products. Back in the 70's even white folks wanted curly, curly hair. Like they want darker skin. Larger lips and butts. Okay sorry. But it's true. Thank you dear for your information.

David Cruz: Very informative and insightful! Thank you for sharing!

PATRICIA DAVIS: SAD BUT VERY TRUE,,, YOU'RE TELLING THE FULL TRUTH

Peace & Happiness: This was a very honest video. We as black women definitely have to face the reality of our hair. I tried wigs and hated them. I would only buy wigs that was similar to my hair texture and it was really hard to find. I hate the look of fake parts wigs. I remember looking at other women with wigs and I thought to myself our natural hair looks better than these wigs! I can’t tell you how free I felt/feel when I excepted me and started loving me for me! It’s definitely a journey with natural hair but it’s worth it! I own my look and no one can take that from me! Confident, pride, self love, and just taking care of myself as a whole I’m just free and happy! My soul and spirit feels vibrant when I stopped letting the world tell me how I should look and believing it. If a black man can’t except a black woman because she embraces her natural hair texture, there is some deep self hatred with HIM! There is no way a black man should ever be this way when the woman that gave birth to him/raised him is a black woman! And we as black women and black men have some of the same textures! Love and embrace ourselves naturally because we are beautiful people!!

Kathleen Dantzler: I’m just now seeing this video several months after it was first posted. I also have combination 4 A, B and C hair. For several years I had a relaxer. The relaxer eventually caused breakage. I had loose natural hair for a few years until I discovered locs. My hair has grown because of this low manipulation hair style. Not everybody likes locs, but as for me it’s my forever style.

H. Calvert: My gosh! I am a 65-year-old female, & I fussed more with my hair when I was young. A few perms, colored a couple of times, trying different conditioners & shampoos. Got so over it. For years now I've just washed my hair with Ivory liquid dishwashing soap & air dried it. That's all. Can't be bothered with stupid hair! My hair is very healthy, ultra soft, & shiny. You ladies have my utter sympathy!

My pudds and I: I am listening to her talk and I am just in awe at how absolutely beautiful she is.. her hair skin and lips. I am a hairdresser and I have 2 young girls who have tight coils.. so glad they embraced their natural and getting the relaxer cut out.. I tell all my clients to embrace the beauty that God has blessed them with.. because there are people who lose their hair.. meds hereditary or other reasons.. embrace and learn .. most of my curly heads who straightened their hair are now learning to love their curly hair .. ❤️.