This is exactly why I taught myself how to do my own hair and even friends hair. The last time I went to a salon for a protective style, I ended up with a dent in my head from tight braiding. Never again
When you have people doing your hair who really despise you or despise the type of hair on your head, that is going to have an effect on the health of your hair.
Sometimes they don't hate you, sometimes it's just culture, to get "neatness", they grab every single strand on your head into the braid. Knotless braids are a blessing, yet there are people who say they like the knotted braids better because it doesn't fuzz up and stays neat longer. So braiders don't want to be blamed for fuzzy looking hair.
I salute these women for speaking up and showing that the natural hair community is not perfect and it needs to grow and better itself. "Pretty should not hurt" they chose the perfect words
Great video! Another Idea for a video if I may be so bold is looking into the chemicals that coats synthetic hair. A lot of women say protective styles damage their hair but what they don't realize that synthetic hair is full of chemicals that cause itching, sores and damage at the very least.
I always said protective styles were not protecting natural hair. In 2024 people are realizing this now. Protective hair wasn’t meant leaving it lasting weeks or months. Got2be…😥 I don’t know why everybody couldn’t see their edges silently moving away. Now everyone is claiming genetic alopecia. Nah. It’s traction alopecia and no one wants to hear it. I used to tell my sisters stop with the heavy braids and the wigs but I was a jealous HATER though. Now I cry with them, frequently.
This needs to be taught too all stylist no matter what hairstyles you do! People think protective means don’t touch until it’s time to take it down not realizing your only doing damage to your hair! Great video let’s pass the knowledge around!,
We've got some more videos coming out to complement the film! Hit the notification button so you'll get notified when they're uploaded! Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏾
Thank u for this!! As a straight haired mom to a biracial toddler with beautiful 3C hair, I’m constantly watching videos to educate myself so I can make sure she grows up loving her curls.
I was with y’all…until the product placements 😬🙄 Just so we’re clear: oil DOES NOT moisturize, it lubricates and coats. Oil also does not “lock in” moisture; it can, however, DISPLACE moisture (water). What happens when you mix oil and water? What happens if you spill oil on cloth, and try to get it out? Oil also attracts dirt, and can clog pores. Further, spritzing your hair with a leave-in/water mixture is doing NOTHING but sitting on the hair, causing buildup. Why? Your cuticles have to be open to even receive product, and that process happens when you shampoo (the chemicals in the shampoo, plus hot-ish water raise the cuticle layer of the hair). Then, when you condition, using lots of water, THAT’S when moisture (again…water) is “sealed” into the hair (moisture is always going to evaporate over time, usually after about 4 days…it’s not permanent). The chemicals in the conditioner close the cuticle layer of the hair to prepare the hair for styling, and the hydrogenated (key word here) oils and emollients help lubricate the hair, add shine/sheen, and make the hair easier to style. With that said…just wash your scalps, y’all. All that excessive, every-day spraying and oiling will only lead to buildup (no matter how “light” they say their products are), and keep it simple. There is some REALLY good advice in this video (like the take-down part 🤙🏿), to be sure, but there are also some product plugs to get y’all to buy things. Recognize the difference, and take the good information that they are putting out there. Like the stylist at the beginning said, our hair thrives when it’s left alone. We get braids and such for the exact reason to…well…leave our hair alone. 🤷🏿♂️
I haven't gotten braids like these since I was a teenager. I always hated when my mom made me get braids because the girl that did them pulled my hair so damn tight and my scalp was pounding after. I will never get braids again. It's traumatic to be honest. I suggest crochet if you want to get them. The stylist I found does not pull tight at all and my hair grows great!
Love this! I think we all experienced tight hairstyles we had to take out ASAP 😩 my scalp was sooooo tender at one point I had to wear an Afro for a whole entire week without touching my hair and scalp so it could heal 😅
She really put her friend's edges on blast loool but fr my edges only started growing back when I did my own protective styles. I also keep my baby hairs out of the twist or braid, just let it be free
Love this 💜 Daily moisturizing is a great tip. I’ve learned this over time and it really helps! Thanks for educating on what’s acceptable and what is not!
You're very welcome. Thanks so much for watching. 💗 If you don't mind us asking, we'd love for you to share the film with anyone you think might find it useful 🙏🏾
I'm so glad I found this video on your website. I've Never braided or grown out my hair before. I've been cutting it since I was little because in my country, public school students are supposed to cut their hair and my mom is too afraid of me getting hurt since I literally have a problem with my head, to let me braid it. My hair shrinks alot and I'm the only one who cut her her hair before going back after Corona break to finish so I'm the only person amongst my friends who hasn't braided her hair. I thank God I found this video. Before I start my braiding and hair care journey it is really going to help me and even after the journey. I'm literally going to keep watching it and subscribe to this channel so that I can take care of my hair better. Thanks 👍😍
Oh yay! Glad you found it before you begin your braiding journey; it'll save you a lot of pain and breakage 😅. Please share the film with your friends so more people can benefit from it too!
Thank you so much for doing this. I love braids. However, they're expensive to get done. I still want to get them. Now, armed with this information, I should have any problems finding the proper braider, subsequent care, and proper takedown. OMG, this is so necessary!!
Thank you so much for watching 💗. Putting this together was a true labor of love. Help us share the info in this film by sharing with any loved ones that might find it useful!
There are some great practical tips shared here. Thank you for that. One question I have is when are we going to start seeing more *loose/puffy* styles offered from stylists?
Good question, I think a lot of stylists offer loose styles. It might be a matter of what's in demand. For example, we offer braided styles and loose styles with our mobile styling service (yeluchi.un-ruly.com/styles/) but the braided styles are the most popular. (Given, we do have more braided styles than loose styles, so it might be a self-fulfilling prophesy).
I remember one time I got my hair braided I was almost in tears and the lady who was doing my hair told me pretty hurts. I would have head aches after I get my hair done
Thanks so much for watching! We're trying to get this in front of as many people as possible. 😀💪🏾 Feel free to share the video with anyone you think might find it informative.
I taught myself to love my hair. I use to always hate my hair and straighten it all the time. The heat would burn my hair and my scalp causing me to lose some hair in front like my edges were thinning out. My father has kinky hair and my mom has loose curls and I always wanted my moms hair. But she taught me how to love my hair. Keep in mind I have thick 3c hair. Sometimes it gets on my nerves but I love my hair. I did the big chop and my hair grew longer and thicker. I do twists on my hair since its more protective on my hair.
I have a lot of breakage on my nape. It drives my crazy, I had problems when I wore a wig and I used glue and didn't stick it right. I also had to get better moisturizing. I also do my braids back to back. I've stopped that and I realized my hair can grow. The nap on my hair is still dry though
Not me sis! Oh no. If I ever feel as though I have put too much stress and tension on my edges I will give it a rest for about a week or two, No stress cuz I'm not about to lose my edges. I saw my Puerto Rican sisters killing thier edges with those buns when I saw that I said oh no not me.
Ugh and i have aspergers so im super sensitive. And my scalp hurt when i brush it alil to much or any styling. I never got braids as a kids cause id just scream and cry.
The only thing I got from this video is that most women who experience hair breakage and pain from getting protective styles should just not get protective styles because let’s keep it real here.… Most people don’t have access to a hair studio like this or even a hair stylist that knows how to properly install protective styles without causing a bunch of damage. Or most of us don’t have the money to pay for premium services like this. Maybe one day when I’m making enough money I’ll be able to go to a nice salon like this but the last time I ever even seen one of these in person it was like 300 bucks+ for a service. I’ve seen some charging upwards of 700 bucks per service. No hate, they are doing a service that is longer and more tedious that is going to have great benefits on your hair but not everyone can afford that….
This was really informative ❤❤ i leave my braids in for like a little under 2 months and i usually tie it up in a ponytail after that and dont change the style until i take it out. This video helped me to be more mindful of the hairstyles i do ans how to maintain my hair while it is in a protective style 👏🏽👏🏽
I follow a few women that are braiders and They all say that the braider shouldn’t be hurting your head and the braids shouldn’t be so tight that they hurt or give you a headache.
Had to pause the video after 1 minute, war flashbacks, to the time I was crying in a hairdressers chair as two or three of them put braids in my hair, couldn't put the braids up in any styles for several days. Grateful that I still have my edges as an adult.
This was my experience since I was a kid. After braids, I'd be in pain for 3 days. I was told I was too "tender headed", as if experiencing pain is some kind of disability. I have since gotten locs that i maintain myself because I dont want a loctician over twisting my roots.
I wish my mother and grandmothers never put chemical or took me to get my hair braided. It lead to a life of basically hiding my crown . Too late now 😞 my hair is so thin I have no choice but to wear wigs. I have a pineapple shaped head so going super short or bald isn’t an option 😭 this video is soooo late
I'm curious, are you wearing wigs without cornrows underneath? I ask because I found that after a few years of wearing wigs I found that the combs left two little bald spots on either side of my hairline.
Aw, yeah, our focus on this was more prevention. Dr. Aguh mentions in the film that simply giving your hair a break if you're experiencing thinning will allow your hair to grow back. But if you have a scarring form of traction alopecia, the hair loss is permanent.
Great video. I wish I’d seen this years ago. Had locs for over 20yrs, diagnosed with scarring alopecia, BUT, my hair is trying to regrow. Any suggestions on natural styles or salons in NYC? 🤷🏾♀️
19:07 I don't have such coarse and dry curls (I'm s 3c) so correct me if I'm wrong, but even if you have a dry scalp, I think you still need to clean it often. We live in very polluted cities, and in protective styles, the scalp is exposed. Washing once a week or less doesn't seem healthy, because how on earth will your scalp breathe?
This is exactly why I taught myself how to do my own hair and even friends hair. The last time I went to a salon for a protective style, I ended up with a dent in my head from tight braiding. Never again
A dent !?!
Wait you too
what??? you had a dent??? oh my gosh
When you have people doing your hair who really despise you or despise the type of hair on your head, that is going to have an effect on the health of your hair.
Sometimes they don't hate you, sometimes it's just culture, to get "neatness", they grab every single strand on your head into the braid.
Knotless braids are a blessing, yet there are people who say they like the knotted braids better because it doesn't fuzz up and stays neat longer. So braiders don't want to be blamed for fuzzy looking hair.
I found out that my hair is healthier without the weave and chemicals. It’s been growing and getting thicker ever since
I salute these women for speaking up and showing that the natural hair community is not perfect and it needs to grow and better itself. "Pretty should not hurt" they chose the perfect words
Great video! Another Idea for a video if I may be so bold is looking into the chemicals that coats synthetic hair. A lot of women say protective styles damage their hair but what they don't realize that synthetic hair is full of chemicals that cause itching, sores and damage at the very least.
oh wow! i didn’t know that!! it makes sense in the world. i wouldn’t have thought. dang.
I always said protective styles were not protecting natural hair. In 2024 people are realizing this now. Protective hair wasn’t meant leaving it lasting weeks or months. Got2be…😥 I don’t know why everybody couldn’t see their edges silently moving away. Now everyone is claiming genetic alopecia. Nah. It’s traction alopecia and no one wants to hear it.
I used to tell my sisters stop with the heavy braids and the wigs but I was a jealous HATER though. Now I cry with them, frequently.
This needs to be taught too all stylist no matter what hairstyles you do! People think protective means don’t touch until it’s time to take it down not realizing your only doing damage to your hair! Great video let’s pass the knowledge around!,
🙌🏿 thanks for watching 💗. Feel free to pass this along to anyone you think might find it useful.
Can we expect more frequent uploads? There's so much we dont know is bad that we are doing.
We've got some more videos coming out to complement the film! Hit the notification button so you'll get notified when they're uploaded! Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏾
"Tender Headed"...My motto during the 80s. Ouch!
Thank u for this!!
As a straight haired mom to a biracial toddler with beautiful 3C hair, I’m constantly watching videos to educate myself so I can make sure she grows up loving her curls.
Aw glad it was helpful 💜
I once got a scab on my scalp from too tight braids, I think I'll just stick to styling using my own hair or maybe afro kinky clip ins
Same here I have a sore scalp after crochet braids really tender from tight canerows. I’m going natural.
Same for me!
Facts pain is NOT beauty I been saying that I knew I was not the only one 😌
Aw man. It’s sad that many women/girls went through this. But I’ve never been one to sit thorough pain just for a hairstyle, I always spoke up. 😂
I was with y’all…until the product placements 😬🙄 Just so we’re clear: oil DOES NOT moisturize, it lubricates and coats. Oil also does not “lock in” moisture; it can, however, DISPLACE moisture (water). What happens when you mix oil and water? What happens if you spill oil on cloth, and try to get it out? Oil also attracts dirt, and can clog pores. Further, spritzing your hair with a leave-in/water mixture is doing NOTHING but sitting on the hair, causing buildup. Why? Your cuticles have to be open to even receive product, and that process happens when you shampoo (the chemicals in the shampoo, plus hot-ish water raise the cuticle layer of the hair). Then, when you condition, using lots of water, THAT’S when moisture (again…water) is “sealed” into the hair (moisture is always going to evaporate over time, usually after about 4 days…it’s not permanent). The chemicals in the conditioner close the cuticle layer of the hair to prepare the hair for styling, and the hydrogenated (key word here) oils and emollients help lubricate the hair, add shine/sheen, and make the hair easier to style.
With that said…just wash your scalps, y’all. All that excessive, every-day spraying and oiling will only lead to buildup (no matter how “light” they say their products are), and keep it simple. There is some REALLY good advice in this video (like the take-down part 🤙🏿), to be sure, but there are also some product plugs to get y’all to buy things. Recognize the difference, and take the good information that they are putting out there.
Like the stylist at the beginning said, our hair thrives when it’s left alone. We get braids and such for the exact reason to…well…leave our hair alone. 🤷🏿♂️
Preach!!!
Where was this video 4 years ago when i actually still had edges?????????
Sorry got your loss
Hair transplant will help 😉
I haven't gotten braids like these since I was a teenager. I always hated when my mom made me get braids because the girl that did them pulled my hair so damn tight and my scalp was pounding after. I will never get braids again. It's traumatic to be honest. I suggest crochet if you want to get them. The stylist I found does not pull tight at all and my hair grows great!
Yikes sorry to hear
I love this.. I'm so glad to get this info. It's long overdue.
Totally agree!!!
Love this! I think we all experienced tight hairstyles we had to take out ASAP 😩 my scalp was sooooo tender at one point I had to wear an Afro for a whole entire week without touching my hair and scalp so it could heal 😅
She really put her friend's edges on blast loool but fr my edges only started growing back when I did my own protective styles. I also keep my baby hairs out of the twist or braid, just let it be free
She kinda did 😆😅
Love this 💜 Daily moisturizing is a great tip. I’ve learned this over time and it really helps! Thanks for educating on what’s acceptable and what is not!
You're very welcome. Thanks so much for watching. 💗 If you don't mind us asking, we'd love for you to share the film with anyone you think might find it useful 🙏🏾
Amazing film and very educational. I am definately caring more about my edges. Healthy edges mean more than a tight neat look.
Right! I'm learning to accept the frizz 😅
I love protective styles when they are done RIGHT, now I do my hair myself
Amen 🙏🏾
I'm so glad I found this video on your website. I've Never braided or grown out my hair before. I've been cutting it since I was little because in my country, public school students are supposed to cut their hair and my mom is too afraid of me getting hurt since I literally have a problem with my head, to let me braid it. My hair shrinks alot and I'm the only one who cut her her hair before going back after Corona break to finish so I'm the only person amongst my friends who hasn't braided her hair. I thank God I found this video. Before I start my braiding and hair care journey it is really going to help me and even after the journey. I'm literally going to keep watching it and subscribe to this channel so that I can take care of my hair better. Thanks 👍😍
Oh yay! Glad you found it before you begin your braiding journey; it'll save you a lot of pain and breakage 😅. Please share the film with your friends so more people can benefit from it too!
@@wetheunruly Don't worry, I've already started sharing.
After I got my braids done a couple of months ago, I experienced pain and irritation. I’m done with braids for now. The pain is so unnecessary!
Thank you so much for doing this. I love braids. However, they're expensive to get done. I still want to get them. Now, armed with this information, I should have any problems finding the proper braider, subsequent care, and proper takedown. OMG, this is so necessary!!
i actually looked this up cos i’m done with tight hairstyles
Amen 🙏🏾
Excellent film. Subject long overdue. Education is the key to success! Thank you, Antonia!
Thank you so much for watching 💗. Putting this together was a true labor of love. Help us share the info in this film by sharing with any loved ones that might find it useful!
There are some great practical tips shared here. Thank you for that. One question I have is when are we going to start seeing more *loose/puffy* styles offered from stylists?
Good question, I think a lot of stylists offer loose styles. It might be a matter of what's in demand. For example, we offer braided styles and loose styles with our mobile styling service (yeluchi.un-ruly.com/styles/) but the braided styles are the most popular. (Given, we do have more braided styles than loose styles, so it might be a self-fulfilling prophesy).
I refuse to let anyone do my hair anymore because it caused long term damage to my crown and thinning.
I remember one time I got my hair braided I was almost in tears and the lady who was doing my hair told me pretty hurts. I would have head aches after I get my hair done
Oh goodness. I think 98% of Black females can relate to this. Awesome!
Congratulations on the release of this project! I am grateful to have been able to contribute. Let's go 1M!!
Thanks so much for working with us on this!
Frizz is my biggest issue. Good points by Crystal Aguh about frizzing. I will try these products,
This video is amazing! I feel like this needs to be shown to everyone who has or cares for black/ natural hair 🔥🙌🏾
Thanks so much for watching! We're trying to get this in front of as many people as possible. 😀💪🏾 Feel free to share the video with anyone you think might find it informative.
I taught myself to love my hair. I use to always hate my hair and straighten it all the time. The heat would burn my hair and my scalp causing me to lose some hair in front like my edges were thinning out. My father has kinky hair and my mom has loose curls and I always wanted my moms hair. But she taught me how to love my hair. Keep in mind I have thick 3c hair. Sometimes it gets on my nerves but I love my hair. I did the big chop and my hair grew longer and thicker. I do twists on my hair since its more protective on my hair.
I have a lot of breakage on my nape. It drives my crazy, I had problems when I wore a wig and I used glue and didn't stick it right. I also had to get better moisturizing. I also do my braids back to back. I've stopped that and I realized my hair can grow. The nap on my hair is still dry though
Use olive oil and braid your nape in small plaits
who else is touching their edges as they're watching this
I oiled my entire scalp.. lol
Me
Me
😂
Not me sis! Oh no. If I ever feel as though I have put too much stress and tension on my edges I will give it a rest for about a week or two, No stress cuz I'm not about to lose my edges. I saw my Puerto Rican sisters killing thier edges with those buns when I saw that I said oh no not me.
Its funny that Yahoo brought me here. Soooo glad
yay!
Ugh and i have aspergers so im super sensitive. And my scalp hurt when i brush it alil to much or any styling. I never got braids as a kids cause id just scream and cry.
The only thing I got from this video is that most women who experience hair breakage and pain from getting protective styles should just not get protective styles because let’s keep it real here.… Most people don’t have access to a hair studio like this or even a hair stylist that knows how to properly install protective styles without causing a bunch of damage. Or most of us don’t have the money to pay for premium services like this. Maybe one day when I’m making enough money I’ll be able to go to a nice salon like this but the last time I ever even seen one of these in person it was like 300 bucks+ for a service. I’ve seen some charging upwards of 700 bucks per service. No hate, they are doing a service that is longer and more tedious that is going to have great benefits on your hair but not everyone can afford that….
Wow, what an education... Thank you. 💖
You're very welcome! Thank you for watching 💗
This was really informative ❤❤ i leave my braids in for like a little under 2 months and i usually tie it up in a ponytail after that and dont change the style until i take it out. This video helped me to be more mindful of the hairstyles i do ans how to maintain my hair while it is in a protective style 👏🏽👏🏽
Hairdresser guy! Mate! your hair is excellently styled and maintained 🏆👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🥇
I'm 17 and I'm even struggling with my edges 😦
I follow a few women that are braiders and They all say that the braider shouldn’t be hurting your head and the braids shouldn’t be so tight that they hurt or give you a headache.
Excellent film...My God, we are SO beautiful!!!
😍😍😍😍😍
Yes we are 💋
Had to pause the video after 1 minute, war flashbacks, to the time I was crying in a hairdressers chair as two or three of them put braids in my hair, couldn't put the braids up in any styles for several days. Grateful that I still have my edges as an adult.
"war flashbacks" 😅 glad you still have your edges too !
This was my experience since I was a kid. After braids, I'd be in pain for 3 days. I was told I was too "tender headed", as if experiencing pain is some kind of disability. I have since gotten locs that i maintain myself because I dont want a loctician over twisting my roots.
I love this film! Thank you so much ❤❤❤
Love this plus God loves y’all. We should repent from our ways ❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾
Jesus didn’t just loved you he still loves you
@@lybug thank you for the correction. I guess I have to change my username again 😅☺️
I truly enjoyed this film!
Yay! Thank you for watching!
this was very good and needed.
Glad you liked it
Pain should only hurt if it’s piercing or tattoos 🙌🏾👊🏾 comfort > social expectations
Very well done and educational too!
I wish my mother and grandmothers never put chemical or took me to get my hair braided. It lead to a life of basically hiding my crown . Too late now 😞 my hair is so thin I have no choice but to wear wigs. I have a pineapple shaped head so going super short or bald isn’t an option 😭 this video is soooo late
GURL same. Proud to say I did my big chop 2 weeks ago, feels damn good.
I hope they talk about putting relaxers in your hair and how that’s not necessarily great
Great documentary and very necessary for our community ! Thank you!
Thanks so much for watching DD. 💗 Feel free to share the video if you know anyone that might find it useful.
That’s why I wear wigs now. I’m tender headed
I'm curious, are you wearing wigs without cornrows underneath? I ask because I found that after a few years of wearing wigs I found that the combs left two little bald spots on either side of my hairline.
hairunruled I-
why I don't allow anyone in my head, I always felt more comfortable styling my own hair
Love the tips, thank you!
You're welcome! Thank you for watching! Feel free to share the info with your loved ones! 💗
How do ppl do crochet braids tight??
Very educative, thank you
Awesome video. This was so informative on awareness of caring for your hair and expectations your protective style experience.
Hahahha!!😩😂😂 when she said she had a botox and had to take pain pills from getting hair done ooomigah that’s me🤦🏽♀️
I wear box braids I keep them up for a long time.
And I wash my hair and oil it with the box braids.
Great video ☺️
Thanks so much for watching. 💗 Spread the word!
Kudos!
I thought solutions were going to be discussed for edge growth. Same torture🤣😭🤣😭
Aw, yeah, our focus on this was more prevention. Dr. Aguh mentions in the film that simply giving your hair a break if you're experiencing thinning will allow your hair to grow back. But if you have a scarring form of traction alopecia, the hair loss is permanent.
I am going to braid my own hair
Excellent!! Related and learned a lot!
Wigs have been holding me downnn
I wish I knew someone who could do a crochet install for me.
Meanwhile I braid my own hair without extensions so my hair has been growing down my waist❤
Loved this! Claps for hairunruled and Dark and Lovely too!
Yay glad you liked it !
LOVE THIS! so informationative and needed, we need more conversations like this!
Yay glad you liked it! Please help us spread the word by sharing the film with anyone who needs it!
Great video. I wish I’d seen this years ago. Had locs for over 20yrs, diagnosed with scarring alopecia, BUT, my hair is trying to regrow. Any suggestions on natural styles or salons in NYC? 🤷🏾♀️
Beautiful educational video. Thank you
Will the live be saved?
Yes it will! You can come right back here to watch it!
This is a great video ❤❤❤
Castor oil isn't helping my traction alopecia either
Maybe use a thinner oil, avocado oil is meant to be good x
Plus an essential oil like peppermint stimulates hair
You may need a hair transplant
@@sbostic08 that's abit extreme, I'd say try supplements first/ wearing low tension hairstyles
What book is that with the pictures?
I can't leave braids in no more than 3 weeks.
I needed this❤️
19:07 I don't have such coarse and dry curls (I'm s 3c) so correct me if I'm wrong, but even if you have a dry scalp, I think you still need to clean it often. We live in very polluted cities, and in protective styles, the scalp is exposed. Washing once a week or less doesn't seem healthy, because how on earth will your scalp breathe?
When will stylist stop this practice!!??
When customers stop paying for it
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