We need to talk | HUGE UPDATE - I'm studying trichology!
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- Опубліковано 1 лип 2024
- I have a few things to share. Watch this video and open up the description box for more.
0:00 - 0:54 The announcement
0:55 - 1:21 Why this is different
1:22 - 1:37 Some context
1:38 - 2:37 About you (and yes, I'm strange)
The first is that I'm studying trichology. Becoming a trichologist has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember and for a number of reasons, now is absolutely the best time for me to be doing it. You may know that I have a master's in molecular biology but that background only serves to enhance what I'm learning! I'm loving the course so far and I cannot wait to tell you more about trichology and hair science.
What sorts of hair science and or trichology topics do you want me to tackle on this channel?
I'm still in Trinidad but planning a return to Europe, likely the UK this time. It'll be my first time living in the UK since I was 12 so that's a HUGE change. Given that I've since lived in Trinidad and Tobago, Spain, the Netherlands and Switzerland, it almost feels more natural to move to another foreign country than to move back. I'm excited but anxious as this will bring up a lot for me.
I naturally work in creative obsessive bursts followed by lulls and I'm figuring out how to harness the highs and mine as much good quality content out of them as possible whilst not burning myself out.
My next video will be all about trichology, including how it's regulated, the problems in the sector.
What more do you want to see from me as I navigate the fascinating world of hair and scalp science and starting a cosmetics company?
I help new and overwhelmed naturals build healthy relationships with their hair. Book a session with me today. naturallyhighcoaching.as.me/
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¡Gracias por tu apoyo! Me encantaría poder subir más para vosotr@s que sois hispanohablantes. Ahora podrás ver que todos mis vídeos nuevos llevan subtítulos en castellano. ¡Espero que te ayude! - Навчання та стиль
Was the announcement what you expected it to be?
No, but I'm happy about it and excited for you😁
@@Sunshine_Hime yaaaaay thank you! What did you expect?
@@NaturallyHigh I actually had no clue. I but I thought that, maybe, you were moving somewhere new or something like that.
@@Sunshine_Hime oh I see. Well I move countries all the time so in my warped world, that doesn’t count as something to announce in a video 😆 I’ve moved countries 4 times since starting this channel.
@@NaturallyHigh That's awesome! I'm sure you loved experiencing different cultures😁
Congratulations. I'm sure you'll pass with a distinction. I like to think you'll be the leading black trichologist in the industry (internationally). You've built up a great platform to launch yourself into the stratosphere. Good luck! 🎊🎉🎊❤❤
ahhhh this is such a wonderful message to read - thank you! I must take the opportunity to bring your attention to some trichologists skilled at treating conditions in Black clients: Jacky van Driel Nguene, Afope Atoyebi & Stephanie Sey. The more, the merrier! The course is pretty full on and I'm doing my best! Let's see where this takes me. Your support means everything
@@NaturallyHigh you’re so sweet to mention us 💜 you are brilliant, I have faith in you!
@@jaxxiloulou2358 this truly means a lot coming from you (and no, this is not false modesty 🤣 - inside joke in case you're lurking). YOU are brilliant! The sector is lucky to have you. Thank you for all you've done and continue to do in support of my journey. I'm looking forward to seeing how the trichology space transforms in the coming years with all the changes afoot. 💛✨
@@NaturallyHigh Thank you for enlightening me. I wish all of you wonderful women the best and abundant blessings in your work. ❤
I was hoping that you launched a product line, but this is great also. Congratulations! We need these specialists, especially in the Caribbean. Wishing you all success!
The products are coming!!! Sit tight!! And thank you :D Yaaaaaay!
Congrats (: I follow you on IG, so I already knew. I would love to hear you talk about haircare practices have to be adjusted for different climates e.g. 4c haircare in the Caribbean (T and T) vs. haircare in colder climates (like the UK). I would also want to see if there are any adaptive changes to the hair.
Ooooh this is an excellent one. I would LOVE to explore this further. In my reading so far, I've noticed that studies shy away from mentioning climate but I imagine it must have an impact on hair growth, other than UV rays damaging the hair, humidity increasing moisture levels etc. One of my biggest issues with hair research to date is that studies in this area are lacking. For example, they'll conclude that African hair grows more slowly but there's no intraethnic exploration of how different hair types respond to different climates. I'll see what I can do.
That’s great! I’ll be praying for your journey. 😊🙏🏽👍🏽
I was able to go deeper in my walk with God, develop my ministry here on UA-cam and produce as an actress, dancer singer. God is great. Big things are happening for us all. Yay!
Keep sharing clinical knowledge of kinky curly natural hair. We need it 😊👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🙏🏽🎉🎉🎉🎉
I feel the excitement and so happy for you.
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations!
Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈
Congratulations 🎉 🎉🎉🎉
CONGRATULATIONS and continue to follow your DREAMS!!!
Awesome!!!!💪
Congratulations 🎉 I’m so happy and excited for you. I’m certain that you will be successful.
awww thank you! 😘😘
Congratulations! Will definitely start following this channel more closely after this. We need someone with an interest in natural afro textured hair in that field.
Congratulations!! Your channel has always been a wonderful source of sciencifically backed hair tips for me. I came for the video about what science says about different hair follicules and I stayed because your advice and energy and enthusiasm are so magnetic! I'm also studying biologie atm so I'm super excited for you!!
Awww thank you so much! This means a lot and it's also super useful to hear how you got here and why you stayed. Any idea what you want to specialise in yet, biology wise?
Nice One! 🙌🏿
Congratulations! I moved across the country from Seattle to Oklahoma City in October and started a new job. I will hopefully be starting an MBA program soon.
Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you! Can't wait to see where your future takes you. Also absolutely have a drink with me when you eventually come to Kenya.
yaaaaaaaaaay! I'd LOVE that! I definitely want to do an East Africa trip someday, and who knows, knowing me, I might just stay 🤣🤣 Thank you for the support and encouragement!
How enriching and beneficial
Your so positive all the time, but your glowing with your new journey! Awesome!
Thank you so much for seeing the energy and glow! It feels great. 💛
Congratulations! Me…I’m Natural Hair Care Specialist. I just got my license a few months ago.
I’m most interested in black woman with fine hair, and thinning hair lines. I’m just exploring natural hair care and I’m seeing clients with naturally thin hair. I would like to know if this is something unique to black woman and is there something to also have sparse hair lines. I truly hope that everyone could find spaces where their hair can be accepted thick or thin. I just want to empower these woman with knowledge that it’s just how they hair grows versus something they need to try to hide or correct. Thanks in advance and I hope you find success in your endeavors.
Hi Brittany, thanks for your comment. It's great to have your expertise here in the comment section. Hmm from what we've looked at so far on the introductory level of my course, I can't identify a trend for Black women and sparse hairlines. The only this that springs to mind is traction alopecia from tight styles. That condition is a common form of hair loss in people of African descent.
Congratulations 🎉💖💖🎊
That’s sooo cool 🤩🤩🤩💙💙
Thank you very much! 😆☺️
Best of luck!! I hope you will do online appointments too!! 😊
Yes! I already do hair coaching and trichology services will be added to the service list next year! :) Thank you!
Congratulations 👏
thank you!!! 🌻
Trichology seems very interesting.
For me, the shift was the loss of my Dad and of so many celebrities and musicians that I grew up with. It has been hard, but, I also saw a shift in prioritieswhich is a good thing.
Congratulations🎉! I wish you all the best in your studies💕. In this year I haven't done much with the pandemic around. I turned 20 recently and I'm getting good grades in college😌. I love your personality so I know I'll be happy with any new videos you make😁.
Thank you! That's a huge milestone! Congrats on making it through your adolescence.
Good on you for performing well at uni, especially in light of the circumstances. I hope you're still feeling settled in and as part of a community. Are your classes online?
And thank you - that means a lot. I'm glad to read that my personality does that for you. 😘
@@NaturallyHigh Thank you, and yes my classes are online.
Congratulations
I feel like deep down you would love to have dreads, for what it's worth you would really pull them off 😍
Congratulations on the new course!! You're so excited I love it! Follow your passion!!
Not even deep down, Sis. I would like them in general. I'd also like to shave one side of my head - not just yet though.
Thank you for the warmth and encouragement!
@@NaturallyHigh you would totally rock them ❤️
You are most welcome
Congratulations!!! I am VERY happy for you! Its been a while since UA-cam notified me properly of any content creators... But I'm glad you are doing well! As for content I'd like to see, it's complicated..lol (I just want to see you doing content in your comfort zone..and then random videos that stray away from your normal hair content, just a bit.)
thank YOOOOOU and ahhh you're so interesting! In my comfort zone 😆 My issue is that I get into a groove, build a whole comfort zone and then move countries and have to readjust to everything. In that time, I lose my comfort zone and I have to piece it together again. I'm finally getting it back! What keeps you coming back?
@@NaturallyHigh Your welcome hun! I guess having a NEW comfort zone can be a bit tiring, but you handle it so well!
I genuinely keep coming back for you. We are both Black Women with (a Caribbean background and...)4c hair, but I'm trying to get to your level and beyond..lol (I'll keep reaching for the stars. Most of my hair is below midback, when stretched. Above my shoulders when washed..shrinkage is something...)
@@jaliane it can but honestly it's what I'm used to. We left the UK when I was 12 so I have a feeling it's now part of me to move to new places at the drop of a hat.
Thank you for taking the time to spell out why you come back. The floor is the limit, Sis!
This is great! You are one of the few 4c hair influencers that had managed to maintain having long hair over the years. The new no oils no butter trend, would you every try that with your length of hair? Is it possible to have a wash n go for you? I’m trying to figure out for 4c hair to have good length am I destined to wearing twists forever. My hairline is fragile and I’m tired of protective styles lol. Thanks.
Good for you, we need more Trichologists. I've discovered the profession is largely unregulated. I'm from the UK also and am looking into becoming a Trichologist too. The struggle is finding a reputable college 🙆🏽♀️, but I'm sure you'll do just fine. I'm looking forward to following your journey, it may help me in mine...tfs
Look at TrichoCare and CTSP. Both accredited and quite brilliant! I’m a Trichologist too and highly recommend both institutions. Good luck with your studies!
@@jaxxiloulou2358 Thank you so much! I'll be checking that out👍🏽
thank you and yaaaaaay! We need more trichologists! Are you going to join us at the CTSP? I'd love that! Message me on IG instagram.com/Naturallyhigh__ if you want me to give you some more info. I'll be making some videos on this topic soon but in the interim, I'm happy to answer any questions you may have about the course I'm on.
@@MsAfrocomb1 Looks like you got a response from the trichology queen herself! Jacky is a renowned trichologist with a background in biomedical science. She trains trichology students, gives remedial training to existing trichologists, and also prepares trichology courses for doctors. Look her up - her name is Jacky van Driel Nguene.
@@NaturallyHigh 🤗 I feel blessed and highly favoured 😁👏🏾❤️
Congrats on your new path. I wonder if you have a view about the no oils, no butters movement
Thank you!
EXCELLENT EXCELLENT question! I do have some views on it. My initial thoughts are to ask the question: what are your aims for your hair? How do you want it to look and behave?
There's a good amount of research that shows the effectiveness of using lipids (i.e. oils/butters) as a means to strengthen the hair, prevent protein loss and reduce friction between strands. All these have the effect of increasing the longevity of the strands.
After attending this year's International Conference on Applied Hair Science (put on by TRI Princeton), I learnt that researchers do not yet fully know how oils affect water absorption. A major argument against using oils in the hair is that they keep the hair from being hydrated. However, while we do know that oils slow down water absorption, it is not yet known whether they actually reduce water absorption capacity. This is also extremely difficult to quantify. As an example, let's look at coconut oil. We know that having it in your hair reduces swelling during the washing process and mitigates damage. What we don't know is whether, if coconut oil laden hair were exposed to water over time, it would eventually absorb as much water as clean hair. There's a paucity of research on the specifics of some of our haircare practices so anecdotal evidence will simply have to suffice for now.
Looking at things practically, it's clear to see that different people want different things for their hair. The stylist opponents of oils and butters have years of experience with haircare and different heads of hair. They must have a reason for saying what they're saying. From what I understand, they help Black women "find their curls". This is a VERY different goal from what I and other naturals aim for with our styling and content. My own experience, anecdotal evidence and reading have shown me that infrequent gentle handling and liberal application of certain substances (oils, butters, products or a mix of all 3) can do wonders for softness, smoothness, "manageability", pliability etc.
As washing frequency increases, so too does damage to the strands. (This is a very simplified statement, which doesn't account for the effect of pollution on hair health. To my knowledge, there's no study comparing which is more damaging: washing or pollution.) However, as it decreases, risks for scalp flare ups in sensitive people increase. Some people also don't like the look and feel of their hair when it's not squeaky clean. I'm not one of those people. I'd love to explore this topic further in future content.
Essentially, their approach is certainly intriguing and the prospect of shorter washdays and defined curls is appealing. I would love to explore it further (perhaps next year) but for the time being, I'm sticking to what I know and helping people get to where I am using approaches I know work.
🤯🤯🤯 so much! Sorry!
@@NaturallyHigh Grateful for your response...and the length just give me your in depth thoughts and things to think about 😆
Congratulations, from the pandemic I decided to stop working and I never felt so free
Congrat
thank you! 😘
Hey been watching for years. Remember when u were bout straighten your hair or something a few years ago (pre pre pandemic) bc of difficulty detangling your incredible gorgeous mane. Subies wanted to fly and help you get thru it.
Curious where you are living now…
About your other business ventures and whether consider creating your own hair care line.
Hey Love! Thanks for your interest - yes, I remember that!
I'm currently in Trinidad and yes, all of the above!
this isn't a question about trichology in general but you might know. can you see the difference between dandruff and seborrheic dermititis or is a test absolutely required?
my mentor and a fantastic trichologist, Jacky van Driel Nguene was in the comment section recently - maybe she'll see this post. We haven't looked at scalp conditions yet on my course so I don't feel equipped to answer this question. My understanding (probably similar level to yours) is that seb derm is an extreme form of dandruff. My guess would be that response to treatment might be an indicator. From what I've heard, people with SD experience extreme itching, inflammation and discomfort when they go too long between washes. With dandruff, the symptoms are less severe. I imagine that there would be redness with SD and not so much with dandruff. Maybe I'll come back next month once we've looked at this on my course.
Hi, you should type those words on youtube + the name of Dr Dray. She is a Dermatologist and I remember that she made a video on this. As it does not concern me I did not remember the answer to that. But look her up. She is really good at explaining!
@@heredianna2496 thanks!
What do think about the no raw butters no oils trend?
I've replied to this question with an exceedingly long answer somewhere in this comment section. Check it out!
It was on Sandie B's question.
What’s the hierarchy in terms of knowledge and degrees between, trichology and cosmetology and cosmetic chemist?
.?You know like you have undergrad postgrad bachelor Master PHD etc… I know PHD is the highest for something like medicine for example…so what is the highest when it comes to hair? I googled it but still a bit confusing.
This is a really good question and it's not so easy to answer because: 1) the trichology sector is unregulated so the knowledge and experience levels are inconsistent; and 2) people enter trichology from different backgrounds. Some people may enter with a hairdressing background, for example, which is really helpful since they'll be learning more about an area in which they already have experience. Others (like myself) enter from a science background - also helpful for analytical skills. 3) there's overlap - as a trichology student, I have classes on cosmetic chemistry and I will also learn a bit about hairstyling. 4) "Levels" in trichology have been unregulated up until recently. There are trichology schools, such as the IoT, IaT and (in progress) CTSP, which make use of these to indicate how much training a practitioner has. I'll have to make a video on this because it's a LOT.
A cosmetic chemist is trained to create formulations for cosmetic products. Cosmetic chemistry is generally taught at the MSc level. Some people become cosmetic chemists with a chemistry or pharmacy background. While trichologists are trained to assess, diagnose and treat hair and scalp conditions, cosmetic chemists focus on cosmetics. Cosmetic chemists work to create formulations for the skin and its appendages: the hair and nails.
Trichologists do not generally practise cosmetology. We do however (I say this as a rising trichologist) need to understand haircare practices and "masking" techniques for certain hair and scalp conditions to help our clients. Trichologists are more focused on the health of the hair and scalp from a holistic perspective.
Then there are the others you didn't mention: dermatologists and hair scientists. Dermatologists are medical doctors with many (~8) additional years of training specialising them in the skin. Given that there are over 2000 known skin conditions and many of these are life-threatening, you should understand why trichologists are still needed. Hair and scalp conditions, while psychologically distressing, are not often deadly. Hair scientists (like those at Monasterium and TRI Princeton) do research on the physical, chemical and biological properties of the hair and scalp. This research is consumed by cosmetics companies, medical professionals, trichologists, and even hairdressers to improve the way they work. In general, these researchers are not directly in contact with people and their hair. So while someone may have a PhD in a hair science-related topic, they likely won't be your go-to for your hair/scalp problem.
@@NaturallyHigh Aaah ok that’s good to know thank you very much indeed for your response! I did thought about dermatologists but hairdressers don’t usually have a qualification in dermatology. I was shopping around for an experienced and qualified hairdresser as I want to start over with my hair so wasn’t sure what I needed to retain in my selection process. I think I found someone suitable. I am a bit traumatised with previous salon experiences so we shall see.😅
@@Ossouko The best defence is your own knowledge and communicating clearly before your new hairdresser gets to work.
You are so beautiful
aww thank you Brian!
In 4 months..Hey guys I have a hairline in the works. Every hair youtuber are chemist on UA-cam.
pretty much!
@@NaturallyHigh yup!
Mucho blanque los eyes ojos
No, but interesting 👍
what were you expecting?
@@NaturallyHigh marriage, pregnancy, a move to another country...not that you're not accomplished if it's not that.
@@danewshabooforyou7377T oh I see. Well I've also moved countries (temporarily) but I do that so often that it seems like too small a thing to announce. Since starting this channel, I've moved countries 4 times.
@@NaturallyHigh Can't wait to hear some of the things you learn in your new course study! 👍
Congratulations!