Black people are African american. You are also Native American like my people. Both our people were enslaved and we lost our heritage. You both are beautiful fellow natives and should study out peoples true history. Kurimeo ahou has great videos on the topic. Stay blessed queens
Now when I say that, I don't personally mean that there is no relation whatsoever with some of the other carbon/melanin sisters and brothers for other areas/parts of the world. I have a tremendous amount of respect for most of them as well. It's just that, our ancestors have been for so long, that this is essentially all we know. Perhaps like everyone else, I first learn about "Africa" from cartoons, TV, movies and the Public Fool System.
Hi, I'm full blooded Navajo "Dine" and it was nice to hear how respectful and informative your channel is in native hair. On my Rez (reseavation)growing up my mom would wash our hair with yucca weekly. I was 14 when I first dyed my hair and my mom almost killed me. I Learned my lesson and to this day neither me or my daughter's dye our hair.
my abuela used to get so mad when i would dye my hair all the time i’m about to do another big chop and begin to grow it all out as my abuela and my family want me to. i want their pretty long hair 😩
I had my hair long at 5 but my father is Spanish and Tarahumara my mom is Chiricahua Apache, but my family moved out or the reservation to Texas border farm land so off with my hair because school didn't allow in during the 60's I'm 60 know and the pendemic came and family ask what's with long hair or you stole DNA because my father was bald. I get stared at border patrol laughs at me when I fake to run. I guess I look too much native now but it is true about have the ability to have 6 sence but I try to explain it away.
Thank you! You have just confirmed what I have been practicing for years. My grandmother on my father’s side was African American and Blackfoot Indian and my mother’s family was steeped in Native American culture so some of their practices were passed down to me. You are correct Native Americans did not cut their hair except when a life altering event occurred such as a death of a family member. When they did cut their hair, as you mentioned, they would save their hair in a large communal basket and burn it ceremonially. My mother always burned any shedded hair. She feared throwing hair in the trash. I save my shedded hair and burn it between the waxing and full moon. In January of 2017 I decided to go all natural and ceased relaxers and all chemicals in my hair. I did a big chop to my nape. Practicing natural hair maintenance by using natural products such as natural oils and doing mostly water only washes my hair has grown past bra strap length. My protective style is mostly braids, low manipulation and no heat. I will do a braid out maybe twice a year. Thank you for the affirmation.
Rosita Johnson Yeah. I checked him out but he didn’t address anything associated with my post. He did say not to trust the government’s (white man’s) rendition of history but to trust the verbal history handed down by those family members who lived it that and do trust. All I heard from him was a lot of disconnected “word salad” with nothing to back it up. I realize that we have been fed a lot of misinformation and lies about our history but I can only accept the stories that my mother told me about what I posted. In the grand schema of things I find it difficult to believe that my mother would embellish something so mundane about my ancestors’ hair rituals. Peace.
Love this video! ♥️ I’m full Cree and growing up when I would dance powwow my mom would braid my hair and tell me that the three strands of our braids represented our mind, body and soul. Only certain people are allowed to touch our hair such as our mothers, grandmothers etc.. because only people with good intentions/ energy are allowed to touch our hair because if someone with negative/ bad energy were to handle our hair that it would affect ourselves.
My Dad is full blackfoot,and he kept his hair long and either braided or in a tail even when he was going through cancer treatments he didn't lose his hair,He lost the battle,sadly,I keep my hair long and my neices and nephews have long long hair
I am so very sorry for your loss :( lost my mom when I was 21 years old. She had been fighting cancer from 1992 - 2013. Chemo doesn't really do anything, at least I don't think it does.
Im so sorry for your loss...im very curious, and im sorry if this sounds rude in any way, I promise I dont mean to be, but in native culture, when a family member with long hair passes, are they laid to rest with their hair? Or is it kept somewhere? I only ask because my grandmother has very long hair (passed her butt) and she says that she would like all of her hair to be kept after she passes
This was pretty accurate, I keep my hair braided all the time. Something I would add; detangling is also a big part of natives long hair. The greases and oils were used to detangle the hair so it wouldn't get knotted and stop growing. Also going a few days without shampooing it and letting the natural oils of your scalp moisturize your hair is another hair trick natives have.
Thank you! Im native and I loved this video./ I always LOVE seeing other ppl make an effort to self educate when appreciating our culture without trying to belittle us.
I did one big chop in my entire life 2 years ago for a releasing ceremony. Your burn the hair and sage. I chopped my hair down to 8 in and now it is 32 in my next goal is 46 in and I am Native American and African American. My mom never allowed hair cutting.
lol how on earth did you guys forget sage tea? 1 tablespoon of dried sage (or 4 fresh leaves) 2 cups water, boil 5 min, remove from heat let sit for 2 hrs, strain it, use as leave in rinse for darkening greys & ANY scalp issue. Be careful this mix stains clothing/towels. I use it in a spray bottle especially for alopecia spots. Feels GREAT! Very soothing. Works fastest if you drink this tea too. I'm Blackfoot/Cherokee with stress caused alopecia.
Ladies, thanks for this! I'm a black Native and some of this info was handed down from my grandparents but I didn't understand what it all meant until now. So, thank you! You two may want to do some asking around in your family, trace back in your family tree because you ladies look like some black Native American people I've seen. You ladies are beautiful! Your hair looks healthy and beautiful as well!
@@twolala1 On Etsy called Meabevnn $28.00 Wind Walker's starting at $5.32. At Wal-Mart called Bear naked wonders bear oil bear grease spray! It's very interesting but I heard something about chicken grease! A lady in a comment thread said she grew up using chicken grease as a preepoo and she grew her hair to her bra strap! I heard other hair growing success stories using animal fat. I'm not going to use the chicken grease but I read that animal fat in general is good for the hair and scalp! I'm thinking about going the lard route and preepoo with that! Next time I'm at the market I'm picking up some! I'll add essential oils if it has a smell. Who would have thought that animal grease was good for something!! Lol
@@cindychristian1700 my hair is below my waist and almost to the bottom of my butt...it just grows fast and would be longer had i not cut it in the past but I’ve recently been really noticing the length and there’s just certain things I do in general for it for one I’d love to use bear grease but I haven’t got ahold of any however my hair type is very oily so I have an oily scalp if it’s not kept up with then the oil or well sebum build up will cause a few things and that be sometimes dander and my roots or well really my scalp hurting when I move my hair it’s almost like your hair hurts but it’s actually just your scalp....Now for me if I over wash my hair it gets extremely oily and nasty also the type of products used to wash your hair can be a problem as well....i personally don’t use products with oils or at least a lot of it and I don’t use products that are solely focused on drying things up as I find it can be harsh on my hair or trigger more oil... I’ve got my hair to a point it doesn’t really get oily and stays like that longer so basically it’s fine until my next wash and it’s solely based on what I use for my hair and my hairs needs
My grandpa was Chiricahua Apache, Chickasaw and Blackfoot he told me about using Jojoba Oil in my hair and I use it faithfully and my hair is already thick but it’s been helping to grow it back out. He also used to braid my hair all time he loved doing that and put leather ponytail holders on my hair afterwards I still do that everytime I braid my own hair now
Can you tell me the jojoba oil routine? My sister was supposed to trim my hair, but she cut too much off and put in bad intentions ( she's really battling between being moral and being money grabbing and greedy recently and her energy is not good). I felt very upset and violated with my hair being cut too short against my will 😞
Thanks! I’m half Cherokee and I recently started being proud of that half of my culture. In response, I’ve been growing out my hair, and I’ve been looking for styles and tips for Native American hair.
Another thing that most people do is over wash their hair and this causes drying. I learned decades ago that if you lengthen the time between hair washes until you reach 4-6 weeks between shampoos, your scalp acclimates to it's natural condition. Mine is 3 feet long and still growing and I don't have dry scalp issues. I consider my hair a gift from my Grandmother and all the women who came before her. I would no more cut off my arm, just as I wouldn't cut off my hair.
Yes, nothing is wasted when harvesting whatever animal is killed, my parents taught me to respect the animal and thank the creator for providing for us
I’m not Native American but I absolutely love them. Their lifestyle is just so beautiful being one with nature knowing it’s in and outs just so beautiful. I would give anything just to experience their lifestyle. I’m a big nature person so any culture that is close to such is loved by me😊. Wonderful video and side note you two are so beautiful 😊
I’m Cheyenne River/Oglala Lakota, and I have to say, I just wash my hair only 2x a week, and bush it through everyday, I keep it up or braided and don’t use heat on it. I have to say our thick long hair is mostly genetic. When I was young my hair was super thick and heavy, now that I’m older it’s thinned out but is still very long, it goes down to my waist. And yes, animal fats and oils are definitely good for the hair. A lot of natives naturally have oily hair and skin, it’s why we don’t wrinkle prematurely. Also, if you have good diet and drink water you will have healthy skin and hair. Remember, don’t over wash the hair, and don’t use harsh chemicals. If you perm, bleach and dye your hair when you’re young, it will be thin and unhealthy when you’re older.
@@Glace_cakes I don’t really have split ends, my hair isn’t dry. I’ve found that brushing it will minimize split ends, but you have to use the right brushes and/or comb for your particular hair texture. If you are prone to split ends then go ahead and trim, but your hair will split again, because hair itself is not “alive” once it grows out of your scalp, your hair growth is affected by your health and your diet.
I'm a little more than a 1/3 Native American and my hair is super thick. Our hair is like a HUGE part of our culture. Our cheaper natural secrets are that we eat a lot of antioxidants and healthy fats. We also don't wash our hair very often. Also, the way we massage our scalp and distribute our natural oils so that it doesn't get greasy at the top and the rest of our hair is nourished by the natural oil. To do the easiest massage, gently run your finger tips along your scalp and gently pull the oil down from root to tip. It's easier to do this if you used you use the middle portion of your fingers because it doesn't put as much pressure as the tips.
You did really good! Thank you for the video and your research. I'm Black, creole, and native. I like using a hair tonic with native and african herbs. We also use cedar water and sage on our hair. Part of the sacred medicines and most tribes use those and nettle. Some southern tribes like the navajo diné use the yucca root as a shampoo. Smashing the root will release the natural shampoo detergent sapponins. Chaga mushroom also! Rich in melanin can be found on our beech trees either beech or birch. Strengthens the hair keeps it BLACK and SHINY. I use it as hair tea and hair oil. Really glad you mentioned sweetgrass rosehip sunflower and nettle. Beautiful video and research on native nations hair care✊🏾I wanted to add also to the msm and vitamin c usage. In indigenous haircare we use the nettle for (sulfur) and cedar for (vitamin c). They both serve many purposes and have so many sacred properties and we use them both all the time. Nettles as hair tea oil salves for allergies also for blood nourishment and blood building especially because of all the b vitamins minerals antioxidants it contains. We put it in soups stews salads. It is important for the blood as it nourishes women during menses and postpartum along with our precious berry leaves as we lose blood. Can be used in traditional vaginal steams for blood kidney support along with other herbs. Cedar is highly potent and is a cleansing disinfecting aromatic tree that provides many nations with everything they need. Also great to drink or do steams after menses for cleansing. Beautiful results in the hair. Traditionally used as cedar water or tea for hair or oil. When harvesting the native way in a good way never take without giving back say a prayer leave some medicine at the base of the tree or plant to show respect take every third plant or branch or flower🌻🙏🏽
Majority of black people are native. Natives mated with blacks then were kicked out of thier tribes and then now were forced into the black community. Then of course they had children which still looked “Black”. This is actually how the black community grew to the numbers they are at. 30%-50% are natives, not black... or atleast majority have more native blood.
I've cut my hair for many reasons, I've cut my hair for the death of close loved ones and I would cut it when I began to lose myself. After a super long healing journey I want to take care of my hair. My Long hair journey begins!
In my country old folk use pig fat and garlic paste You can also add stinging nettle powder. You mix that together in a thick paste apply and put a plastic bag on your head for as long as you can take it. Wash off with mind shampoo and cool water. Follow by a vinegar rinse to take out the smell This mix can also be applied to aching joints and feet. Stinging nettle is an incredible herb. The seeds are very potent and aid in great memory retention. 1 spoon daily. Now is the time to get some before cold weather sets in. Dry inside in a dark dry warm place.
My mothers peoples are Cherokee... I was taught to burn our hair and to say ‘more hair’ after you were done doing it. People thought it was weird but it was something I was taught to do. I will look to get saw palmetto and stinging nettle - thanks!
You both look Native America and a lot of our Brown color people are American Native and I seen pictures of dark-skinned or red bone American natives that look like you guys. Aboriginal people I'm Creed and Blackfoot
@maestro maestro thank you back in the day they recall a person that light of complexion Redbone and the person is dark-skinned it they were called they would just a dark-skinned it is old school. Iis copper color people people of Aboriginal people. Old school back in the day. I have a sister that she's red and I have another sister that like she looks white almost, but both of my parents are brown in complexion so you know it's it's okay
Thx I'm white with tons of Native American in my family background so I appreciate 🙏 seeing videos like this beacuse we are simaler I like learning about lots of cultures this one is a personal interest to me but Im glad videos like your exist 😊 🕊 dove is my favorite 😍 emoji beacuse its a symbol of peace ✌️ 😊 ♥️ it gives me hope that not all of UA-cam is a dark sess pool of humanity lol 😅 anyways peace be to all day or night sun and moon emoji broke from spamming to I have an emoji addiction lol 😂 🌞 🌙 🕊 there we go lol srry cant help it have a fine time all peace 😉 😘 🌈 🕊
I make a scalp pomade / detangling butter made of bear fat, beef tallow, sweet violet oil and essential oil blend for preventing hair loss. The sweet violet oil produces a mucilage that helps my fingers glide through my hair when using the butter and adds a beautiful fragrance to the pomade. Bear fat is typically completely unscented once it’s been boiled down and filtered.
I am African American and Native American so I will try the technique because all my life my family has used mostly African products but I wanted to get closer to my Cherokee side of the family by doing this and also I am even learning how to speak Cherokee!
If you are part African/African American, you probably have curly hair since curly hair is a dominant gene that most Africans carry. Their hair care methods work best for their hair, curly hair suffers from dryness, dehydration, and frizz and needs to be cared for much differently.
My grandmother was Creole & Indian and used tallow and deer fat to make soap! I use her recipe to do the same because commercial products irritate my scalp!
im from oklahoma and my great grandpa is 50% indian or native american im irish american and native american i really want to grow my hair out i love long hair ive never had long hair since my mother always cut it so im gonna grow it out
Im part Yaqui from the city but my dad left when i was young so i never knew how to properly take care of my hair😞 Ive been battling with dry scalp and drandruff my whole life, Thank you for this video im about to go grease my hair rn Lmao
Rain water is also good for your hair. My great grandmother was full blood Cherokee. She always used rain water to wash her hair. And sometimes she would steep yarrow in rain water to wash her hair. Her hair was down the back of her knees.
Sapote oil is wonderful and it's used as well and you must be mindful of the energy of other hands' in your hair. Thank you SO much for taking the time to explore some of the wonderful secrets of my indigenous peeps since NOTHING is wasted and other beautiful cultures😍. I have Ziploc bags of my hair after washing since 2015.
“I love grease, but am I going after a bear for it?” 💀💀💀 y’all are so funny and entertaining! Another wonderful informative video as usual! Love you siSTARS ♥️♥️
Don’t be sad, I think that sometimes it’s good to cut off a few inches to release negative energy. And if you cut it short I just suggest you embrace the new beginning you’ve just given yourself. 🌼
If you view your hair as an extension of the soul, removing a large portion of your hair in a difficult time is removing the trauma and sadness that you felt. Do not feel guilt. Celts would only cut their hair after they lost a battle, so every new inch was not only physical growth, but mental and spiritual growth.
@@Oceanisnotdeadyet Consider it cutting off the bad energy. Do not regret, just see it differently. Look at yourself and your hair and now see it as yourself overcoming your previous hardship, inch by inch.
@@littleflor2975 She said “if you want your hair to grow braid your hair at night”. I recently figured out that braiding the hair before bed prevents tangles and breakage. Both of my grandmothers had this routine and they both had long hair into their old age.
@@lizdelisle1912 thank you very much for the reply. Desperately trying to grow it back to where it was, thick and healthy, before someone cut too much when they were supposed to trim it! And they were in a really bad mood when they did it!
I am Native American Cree my hair is long & thick I also have been asked if I was part black I take it as a complement 😁 but I'm not. There are many different cultures different ways to treat hair 💕
Here in Pacific northwest bear hunts are preferred in spring when the bears diets are mostly berries & vegetation. Were as the deers were a mostly a fall hunt. That could possibly help explain the 2 types of fat. Our hair is our strength, respect for our culture and ancestors also like sixth sense.
im part cherokee & blackfoot (irish german on the other side) i love using natural conditioners and shampoos that have rosemary oil, sunflower oil, green tea extract, coconut oil and cocoa butter essence in it, it does amazing for my hair.
oils, sunflower oil, aloe vera, no hairdryer. Just don't mess what your hair. no chemicals, no bleaching incl all that modern crap shampoo's.I love horse shampoo. Braid the hair so you don't mess too much with your hair. That's it. It's not rocket science. Native American's hair from North till South is the same as East Asians' hair easy to handle.
This is awesome information...some of their rituals are some things other cultures do. My mother didn’t believe in throwing away shed hair...she always burned it...but her belief for doing that was a bit different than the Native Americans. Some things the Native Americans use I use but the dear and bear fat is a bit to much for me. I can’t image killing Bambi or Boo or Yogi Bear for its fat. Thank you for the video. I do I joy learning about what other cultures do for their hair regimen and livelihood. One of my favorite tribes to learn about is the Chad women in Africa.
The animals were not killed for the sake of using it for hair. Rather, since the animals were hunted for food anyway, all of their parts would have their own uses; like how hides would become clothes, blankets, and coverings for dwellings (such as the tipi's used by Plains natives); the fat could then be used for hair.
@Patrick star I don't think you understand what my point was ... It was that the animals weren't purposely killed only for the uses they had for hair and skin, the animals were already killed for food and since it wasn't in native culture to waste but to respect the animals, they would find use for every part of the animal. So that conclusion should tell you, the animals weren't killed only because of hair and skin use.
If you understood that the discussion is centered on TRADITIONAL ways, then you shouldn't have put into context "this day *and* age." Perhaps take your time reading before responding.
We don't kill them just for the fat. We kill them for food. We just use all parts of any animal we kill so that it doesn't go to waste; not any part of it! You can use the bones for weapons, certain pieces for needles, sends for tying things etc...fur for rugs or bags, brain matter to process the hides. So much to do. It is to show the animal that we appreciate its sacrifice and to Creator to show that we appreciate His provisions for us!
ITS really interesting to know different cultures with different hair secrets. Well done !! Looking forward to see more videos like this, absolutely love them.
y'all are the best! I had cut my hair completely bald last year and I feel like my hair hasn't grow as fast as it used to. I've been buying a lot of hair growth oils from Walmart and hair cream and I feel like it's been dead. Thank you so much for sharing your tips I cant wait to try the products you've mentioned. xx
Love love love bear grease. We use it for so much. It also deep conditions your heart. Eczema it can clear it right up. We always have some in our home.
For my tribe you can’t hunt bears or even say it unless your name had bear in it. And there is 2 names for a bear. There is one for a bear bear and one used for names. So you could you could use the bear word found in names but not the actual word for bear unless your name has bear in it
Y’all have very pretty hair. I like using Argon oil. I also use it in my 🐴horses Maine and tail. 🚫No tangles❗️ and keeps the moisture perfect. My hair is almost to my Waist. 🔴🟡⚪️⚫️ my grandfather was full-blooded Choctaw. I am honored that you took the time and interest in this subject. Thank you! A’ho
I am half Navajo/ Hopi on my mother’s side and Peruvian on my father’s side. I am blessed with long, thick shiny hair which In havnt cut for 10 years. I did cut it after a death in my family but how I missed it. I dont do anything special except yucca leaves occasionally.
Thank you for this! I am Cherokee and this was very interesting. You both look native american due to you both having small eyes. But you never know, you both might be. I know more black people with native american heritage than white people.
We do use animal fat, mint oil, lemon grass, and ghee to lock moisture in our hair. Burning hair is also an old tradition practiced amongst Native American culture as well.
@@brendawebb5717 Yes we do burn hair as a way to release positivity and and sultry thoughts into the atmosphere. It can be burned with sage, sweet spice, and scented or essential oils.
Thank you... I have in disk blood but no one talks about it... I have ask so many people which tribe... I think Cherokee it keeps coming up. I studied herbs for years and I used to make all my own shampoos and conditioners. But my hair needs a little help I'm 67 and I'm trying to keep it thicker as it grows but anything I can find out would be awesome thank you so much for responding
@@brendawebb5717 you could use rosemary oil, carrot oil, or even make an aloe vera and egg white for hair mask. You could also use mint oil to open up the hair shaft, while simultaneously drinking camomile tea for relaxation of the follicles, ginger and watermelon juice is also good for the hair. However, it's also important to let your hair get sunlight because it's a lot like a plant, but just with keratin cells. Also, don't forget to experiment with other natural healthy substances to see what works best for your hair, as far as a consistent routine. Some of us even speak to our follicles and meditate for growth insight.
we use softee or dep styling gel with Aragon oil for keeping braids and flyaway's nowadays, and it's good for growing hair, because braided hair doesn't get as battered as hair flying around and catching on everything. In fact, my grandmother used it as setting gel, but it's not as stiff and the argaon oil makes a nice shine.
D. Bennett please don’t call us American Indian. Use another term that isn’t offensive. When talking about us be specific ex: Indigenous, First Nations, Métis.
M6low what about when referring to specific people using the name of their tribe as I also don’t like when people call me Indian or Native American because the white kid next to me with blonde hair blue eyes and white skin is just as native to America as me we were both born here so we’re both native to America.
M6low I’m American Indian on the US Census. A “native american” can literally be anyone born in the US with white skin and light eyes and light brown hair. My people have been here forever and were originally called American Indians. I don’t find it offensive. Going back hundreds of years, my family has been called American Indians. We don’t find it offensive.
@@d.bennett3823 there is a huge variety of people who are native or first nation people. DNA is a roll of the dice you really can't look at some one and tell what their cultural back ground. There was a guy on this genealogy show you could tell his grandfather was either multi cultural or was Hispanic but he had blond hair really fair skin and he was black. Another example this one community has many black ancestors who were black and have blond hair and very fair skin
You did an amazing job on your research, but one thing you didn't cover was what they used to brush their hair. I know it's a bundle of dried grass or stick. Could you please find out what it is and where they can be purchased 😆❤️. Thank you
This video was recommended to me when I searched for "Asia flush native Americans" because I was curious if native Americans had something similar as Asian flush (hence their nick name). I'll pass this video to my mother 😁
My grandma said her mom used chicken grease in her hair when she was a kid. when i look at old pictures of her as a kid. She had thick long hair so that works to.
TwoLaLa No it hasn’t I been seeing some hear lately but I’m glad to see your videos... your hair so long...love u guys I see y’all been going live but by time y’all post I be sleep I need to watch some of your live videos 😉
Hold up, I’m a new viewer so pardon my ignorance, but are two really named LaLa or is it just a nickname? The reason I ask if I’m about to my my daughter and I’ve always wanted to name her LaLa, but people have been discouraging me and I was thinking of changing it. It’s an uncommon name but I adore LaLa so much. Idk it sounds weird but I just like stumbling on this Chanel was a sighn. 🌺
Thanks for this video. I'm a bit native american(cherokee, blackfoot, and chippewa) and I still use many of these things to this day. And yes hair is very important in our culture.Sadly much of my family lived in the country and are very assimilated to white culture my parents for a while didn't want me as a boy to grow my hair but now they let me grow my hair and infact my mom prefers my hair long and now she refuses to cut her own as well. I now to this day hold on to my native american culture especially with my hair I see my hair as part of my identity and from what I've learned many elders and native people even see hair as a part of there spirit or soul and I refuse to cut my hair other than to show greath. I never did rituals or anything like that with my cut hair since me and my family are somewhat religous christians but I bury my hair just like someone would bury a pet or family member who passed. I have never dyed my hair and I never will because I love my hair and if I dyed it I would feel like I was trying to change my identity. My goal is to have my hair past my waist like my mom did as a child. I remember my mom told me when she was younger her hair was to her knees and her and my aunts and uncles would play jump rope with it.
Have you ladies done your ancestral research? You should try it, you just might find American Indians in your family tree. Start by asking the oldest people in your family, where they came from...then find out which Indian tribes originally lived in that area, even if they’re from central, South American or the islands. All of these areas were originally inhabited by Indian Tribes.
I've been trying to get into my ancestor's cultures more lately and i've noticed that alot of them seem to have similar folk remedies, Romani when we cut our hair its only during a time of grief or death, my Scandinavian side used sea water to lighten their hair, i don't know what my indigenous side did They were Aztecs indigenous Mexicans So to far back they probably traded secrets with the native Indigenous turtle-islanders=Americans, So we combined a lot of stuff we did inherit,
HERE IS PART 2 OF THE NATIVE AMERICAN HAIR SECERTS : ua-cam.com/video/pu95-tbmHF0/v-deo.html AND WE ADDRESS OUR NATIVE AMERICAN ANCESTRY
Black people are African american. You are also Native American like my people. Both our people were enslaved and we lost our heritage. You both are beautiful fellow natives and should study out peoples true history. Kurimeo ahou has great videos on the topic. Stay blessed queens
Now when I say that, I don't personally mean that there is no relation whatsoever with some of the other carbon/melanin sisters and brothers for other areas/parts of the world. I have a tremendous amount of respect for most of them as well. It's just that, our ancestors have been for so long, that this is essentially all we know. Perhaps like everyone else, I first learn about "Africa" from cartoons, TV, movies and the Public Fool System.
Hi, I'm full blooded Navajo "Dine" and it was nice to hear how respectful and informative your channel is in native hair. On my Rez (reseavation)growing up my mom would wash our hair with yucca weekly. I was 14 when I first dyed my hair and my mom almost killed me. I Learned my lesson and to this day neither me or my daughter's dye our hair.
my abuela used to get so mad when i would dye my hair all the time i’m about to do another big chop and begin to grow it all out as my abuela and my family want me to. i want their pretty long hair 😩
There is a lady on youtube that shows washing hair w/ yucca - her channel is Navajo Grandma :)
How you use Yucca?
I had my hair long at 5 but my father is Spanish and Tarahumara my mom is Chiricahua Apache, but my family moved out or the reservation to Texas border farm land so off with my hair because school didn't allow in during the 60's I'm 60 know and the pendemic came and family ask what's with long hair or you stole DNA because my father was bald. I get stared at border patrol laughs at me when I fake to run. I guess I look too much native now but it is true about have the ability to have 6 sence but I try to explain it away.
Diné here too... the original post didn't mean anything to me. . . Seems like you just wanted to be noticed for being Diné
#Lame 🙄
Thank you! You have just confirmed what I have been practicing for years. My grandmother on my father’s side was African American and Blackfoot Indian and my mother’s family was steeped in Native American culture so some of their practices were passed down to me. You are correct Native Americans did not cut their hair except when a life altering event occurred such as a death of a family member. When they did cut their hair, as you mentioned, they would save their hair in a large communal basket and burn it ceremonially. My mother always burned any shedded hair. She feared throwing hair in the trash. I save my shedded hair and burn it between the waxing and full moon. In January of 2017 I decided to go all natural and ceased relaxers and all chemicals in my hair. I did a big chop to my nape. Practicing natural hair maintenance by using natural products such as natural oils and doing mostly water only washes my hair has grown past bra strap length. My protective style is mostly braids, low manipulation and no heat. I will do a braid out maybe twice a year. Thank you for the affirmation.
That’s so awesome! We love leaning about different cultures and how they take care of their hair 💗💗
Blackfoots don't burn their hair
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Rosita Johnson Yeah. I checked him out but he didn’t address anything associated with my post. He did say not to trust the government’s (white man’s) rendition of history but to trust the verbal history handed down by those family members who lived it that and do trust. All I heard from him was a lot of disconnected “word salad” with nothing to back it up. I realize that we have been fed a lot of misinformation and lies about our history but I can only accept the stories that my mother told me about what I posted. In the grand schema of things I find it difficult to believe that my mother would embellish something so mundane about my ancestors’ hair rituals. Peace.
Im cherokee and my grandmother told me about these hacks.(She has very long straight hair). And btw, Y'all are so pretty😍💗
Love this video! ♥️ I’m full Cree and growing up when I would dance powwow my mom would braid my hair and tell me that the three strands of our braids represented our mind, body and soul. Only certain people are allowed to touch our hair such as our mothers, grandmothers etc.. because only people with good intentions/ energy are allowed to touch our hair because if someone with negative/ bad energy were to handle our hair that it would affect ourselves.
My Dad is full blackfoot,and he kept his hair long and either braided or in a tail even when he was going through cancer treatments he didn't lose his hair,He lost the battle,sadly,I keep my hair long and my neices and nephews have long long hair
Oh wow, keepin it in the family! Sorry to hear about your dad.
Sorry for your loss! He's no longer in pain!
So sorry for your loss🥺
I am so very sorry for your loss :( lost my mom when I was 21 years old. She had been fighting cancer from 1992 - 2013. Chemo doesn't really do anything, at least I don't think it does.
Im so sorry for your loss...im very curious, and im sorry if this sounds rude in any way, I promise I dont mean to be, but in native culture, when a family member with long hair passes, are they laid to rest with their hair? Or is it kept somewhere? I only ask because my grandmother has very long hair (passed her butt) and she says that she would like all of her hair to be kept after she passes
This was pretty accurate, I keep my hair braided all the time. Something I would add; detangling is also a big part of natives long hair. The greases and oils were used to detangle the hair so it wouldn't get knotted and stop growing. Also going a few days without shampooing it and letting the natural oils of your scalp moisturize your hair is another hair trick natives have.
Please like how many days do they go without shampoos
@@lydiacleonard3529 I'm native American and I can go a week without washing it
@@lydiacleonard3529 It depends on your hair type a silk cap 🧢 helps and put your hair in 2 braids
Thank you! Im native and I loved this video./ I always LOVE seeing other ppl make an effort to self educate when appreciating our culture without trying to belittle us.
I did one big chop in my entire life 2 years ago for a releasing ceremony. Your burn the hair and sage. I chopped my hair down to 8 in and now it is 32 in my next goal is 46 in and I am Native American and African American. My mom never allowed hair cutting.
So cool! Native Americans always have such beautiful hair. :)
lol how on earth did you guys forget sage tea? 1 tablespoon of dried sage (or 4 fresh leaves) 2 cups water, boil 5 min, remove from heat let sit for 2 hrs, strain it, use as leave in rinse for darkening greys & ANY scalp issue. Be careful this mix stains clothing/towels. I use it in a spray bottle especially for alopecia spots. Feels GREAT! Very soothing. Works fastest if you drink this tea too. I'm Blackfoot/Cherokee with stress caused alopecia.
I don't do anything in this life without my sage.😂😂😂
Thanks
Thanks for the tip! Ill use this on my mom's edges!
Thank you! I’m also Cherokee and I wanted to get more understanding of my culture and learn how to help my hair. :)
Im blackfoot too, havent met anyone other than my family thats in the tribe
Ladies, thanks for this! I'm a black Native and some of this info was handed down from my grandparents but I didn't understand what it all meant until now. So, thank you! You two may want to do some asking around in your family, trace back in your family tree because you ladies look like some black Native American people I've seen. You ladies are beautiful! Your hair looks healthy and beautiful as well!
I did the exact same thing and traced back my ancestor to the final roll as a Choctaw. I’m an indigenous native as well.
You'd be surprised.....most of us are mixed with one race or another. I found out in Spanish with a splash of Native
I’m Ojibwe from Canada and bear grease is not only used for hair, but can also be used to help treat inflammation of the skin! :)
coffee.espresso.cappuccino thank you for that!
@@twolala1 I actually found bear grease online! I was tempted to order it but I'm doing enough right now! Lol!
@@cindychristian1700 Wow! Where did you find it?
@@twolala1 On Etsy called Meabevnn $28.00 Wind Walker's starting at $5.32. At Wal-Mart called Bear naked wonders bear oil bear grease spray! It's very interesting but I heard something about chicken grease! A lady in a comment thread said she grew up using chicken grease as a preepoo and she grew her hair to her bra strap! I heard other hair growing success stories using animal fat. I'm not going to use the chicken grease but I read that animal fat in general is good for the hair and scalp! I'm thinking about going the lard route and preepoo with that! Next time I'm at the market I'm picking up some! I'll add essential oils if it has a smell. Who would have thought that animal grease was good for something!! Lol
@@cindychristian1700 my hair is below my waist and almost to the bottom of my butt...it just grows fast and would be longer had i not cut it in the past but I’ve recently been really noticing the length and there’s just certain things I do in general for it for one I’d love to use bear grease but I haven’t got ahold of any however my hair type is very oily so I have an oily scalp if it’s not kept up with then the oil or well sebum build up will cause a few things and that be sometimes dander and my roots or well really my scalp hurting when I move my hair it’s almost like your hair hurts but it’s actually just your scalp....Now for me if I over wash my hair it gets extremely oily and nasty also the type of products used to wash your hair can be a problem as well....i personally don’t use products with oils or at least a lot of it and I don’t use products that are solely focused on drying things up as I find it can be harsh on my hair or trigger more oil... I’ve got my hair to a point it doesn’t really get oily and stays like that longer so basically it’s fine until my next wash and it’s solely based on what I use for my hair and my hairs needs
My grandpa was Chiricahua Apache, Chickasaw and Blackfoot he told me about using Jojoba Oil in my hair and I use it faithfully and my hair is already thick but it’s been helping to grow it back out. He also used to braid my hair all time he loved doing that and put leather ponytail holders on my hair afterwards I still do that everytime I braid my own hair now
What a good grandpa! I will start back using my jojoba oil!
Can you tell me the jojoba oil routine? My sister was supposed to trim my hair, but she cut too much off and put in bad intentions ( she's really battling between being moral and being money grabbing and greedy recently and her energy is not good). I felt very upset and violated with my hair being cut too short against my will 😞
Thanks! I’m half Cherokee and I recently started being proud of that half of my culture. In response, I’ve been growing out my hair, and I’ve been looking for styles and tips for Native American hair.
I love when you guys research different cultures’ hair care routines. Great video. Keep them coming please 😊!
Will do!
Yes repled
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Y'all did some pretty good research but it really just depends on what tribe you're from and why they grow it out and what it means.
I also wonder if the hair type is the same everywhere in America. I'm south american and I'm looking for ways to care more appropriately for my hair.
Mind, body, spirit.
Exactly! We're not a monolith. ❤️
Another thing that most people do is over wash their hair and this causes drying. I learned decades ago that if you lengthen the time between hair washes until you reach 4-6 weeks between shampoos, your scalp acclimates to it's natural condition. Mine is 3 feet long and still growing and I don't have dry scalp issues. I consider my hair a gift from my Grandmother and all the women who came before her. I would no more cut off my arm, just as I wouldn't cut off my hair.
When we kill an animal of any kind, we try to use every part of the animal in some form in our daily lives!
wow!
Yes, nothing is wasted when harvesting whatever animal is killed, my parents taught me to respect the animal and thank the creator for providing for us
I know this comment is old, but I am really curious.
Do you also use stuff like the thyroid or the suprarenal glands?
If yes, how?
I’m not Native American but I absolutely love them. Their lifestyle is just so beautiful being one with nature knowing it’s in and outs just so beautiful. I would give anything just to experience their lifestyle. I’m a big nature person so any culture that is close to such is loved by me😊. Wonderful video and side note you two are so beautiful 😊
I’m Cheyenne River/Oglala Lakota, and I have to say, I just wash my hair only 2x a week, and bush it through everyday, I keep it up or braided and don’t use heat on it. I have to say our thick long hair is mostly genetic. When I was young my hair was super thick and heavy, now that I’m older it’s thinned out but is still very long, it goes down to my waist. And yes, animal fats and oils are definitely good for the hair. A lot of natives naturally have oily hair and skin, it’s why we don’t wrinkle prematurely. Also, if you have good diet and drink water you will have healthy skin and hair. Remember, don’t over wash the hair, and don’t use harsh chemicals. If you perm, bleach and dye your hair when you’re young, it will be thin and unhealthy when you’re older.
I have a question, if that’s ok? When you have hair that long, do you trim split ends, or does your care regimen prevent that?
@@Glace_cakes I don’t really have split ends, my hair isn’t dry. I’ve found that brushing it will minimize split ends, but you have to use the right brushes and/or comb for your particular hair texture. If you are prone to split ends then go ahead and trim, but your hair will split again, because hair itself is not “alive” once it grows out of your scalp, your hair growth is affected by your health and your diet.
I'm a little more than a 1/3 Native American and my hair is super thick. Our hair is like a HUGE part of our culture. Our cheaper natural secrets are that we eat a lot of antioxidants and healthy fats. We also don't wash our hair very often. Also, the way we massage our scalp and distribute our natural oils so that it doesn't get greasy at the top and the rest of our hair is nourished by the natural oil.
To do the easiest massage, gently run your finger tips along your scalp and gently pull the oil down from root to tip. It's easier to do this if you used you use the middle portion of your fingers because it doesn't put as much pressure as the tips.
Stinging nettle is a herb used alot in Old European folk recipes for hair growth as well.
You did really good! Thank you for the video and your research. I'm Black, creole, and native. I like using a hair tonic with native and african herbs. We also use cedar water and sage on our hair. Part of the sacred medicines and most tribes use those and nettle. Some southern tribes like the navajo diné use the yucca root as a shampoo. Smashing the root will release the natural shampoo detergent sapponins. Chaga mushroom also! Rich in melanin can be found on our beech trees either beech or birch. Strengthens the hair keeps it BLACK and SHINY. I use it as hair tea and hair oil. Really glad you mentioned sweetgrass rosehip sunflower and nettle. Beautiful video and research on native nations hair care✊🏾I wanted to add also to the msm and vitamin c usage. In indigenous haircare we use the nettle for (sulfur) and cedar for (vitamin c). They both serve many purposes and have so many sacred properties and we use them both all the time. Nettles as hair tea oil salves for allergies also for blood nourishment and blood building especially because of all the b vitamins minerals antioxidants it contains. We put it in soups stews salads. It is important for the blood as it nourishes women during menses and postpartum along with our precious berry leaves as we lose blood. Can be used in traditional vaginal steams for blood kidney support along with other herbs. Cedar is highly potent and is a cleansing disinfecting aromatic tree that provides many nations with everything they need. Also great to drink or do steams after menses for cleansing. Beautiful results in the hair. Traditionally used as cedar water or tea for hair or oil. When harvesting the native way in a good way never take without giving back say a prayer leave some medicine at the base of the tree or plant to show respect take every third plant or branch or flower🌻🙏🏽
Majority of black people are native. Natives mated with blacks then were kicked out of thier tribes and then now were forced into the black community. Then of course they had children which still looked “Black”. This is actually how the black community grew to the numbers they are at. 30%-50% are natives, not black... or atleast majority have more native blood.
Is there any handmade Native American Shampoos or hair products out there? With all these hand picked botanicals in it.
I've cut my hair for many reasons, I've cut my hair for the death of close loved ones and I would cut it when I began to lose myself. After a super long healing journey I want to take care of my hair. My Long hair journey begins!
How long is your hair now?
In my country old folk use pig fat and garlic paste
You can also add stinging nettle powder. You mix that together in a thick paste apply and put a plastic bag on your head for as long as you can take it.
Wash off with mind shampoo and cool water.
Follow by a vinegar rinse to take out the smell
This mix can also be applied to aching joints and feet.
Stinging nettle is an incredible herb.
The seeds are very potent and aid in great memory retention. 1 spoon daily.
Now is the time to get some before cold weather sets in.
Dry inside in a dark dry warm place.
Thanks for this.
My mothers peoples are Cherokee... I was taught to burn our hair and to say ‘more hair’ after you were done doing it. People thought it was weird but it was something I was taught to do. I will look to get saw palmetto and stinging nettle - thanks!
When and how to burn hair?? Do really hair get thick???
You both look Native America and a lot of our Brown color people are American Native and I seen pictures of dark-skinned or red bone American natives that look like you guys. Aboriginal people I'm Creed and Blackfoot
I'm blackfoot too!!
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@maestro maestro thank you back in the day they recall a person that light of complexion Redbone and the person is dark-skinned it they were called they would just a dark-skinned it is old school. Iis copper color people people of Aboriginal people. Old school back in the day. I have a sister that she's red and I have another sister that like she looks white almost, but both of my parents are brown in complexion so you know it's it's okay
I just love how you guys do these videos it shows how much you care about hair knowledge and makes your channel unique.
Thx I'm white with tons of Native American in my family background so I appreciate 🙏 seeing videos like this beacuse we are simaler I like learning about lots of cultures this one is a personal interest to me but Im glad videos like your exist 😊 🕊 dove is my favorite 😍 emoji beacuse its a symbol of peace ✌️ 😊 ♥️ it gives me hope that not all of UA-cam is a dark sess pool of humanity lol 😅 anyways peace be to all day or night sun and moon emoji broke from spamming to I have an emoji addiction lol 😂 🌞 🌙 🕊 there we go lol srry cant help it have a fine time all peace 😉 😘 🌈 🕊
I make a scalp pomade / detangling butter made of bear fat, beef tallow, sweet violet oil and essential oil blend for preventing hair loss. The sweet violet oil produces a mucilage that helps my fingers glide through my hair when using the butter and adds a beautiful fragrance to the pomade. Bear fat is typically completely unscented once it’s been boiled down and filtered.
Really can you send me some to try???
I would love the recipe
I am African American and Native American so I will try the technique because all my life my family has used mostly African products but I wanted to get closer to my Cherokee side of the family by doing this and also I am even learning how to speak Cherokee!
If you are part African/African American, you probably have curly hair since curly hair is a dominant gene that most Africans carry. Their hair care methods work best for their hair, curly hair suffers from dryness, dehydration, and frizz and needs to be cared for much differently.
@@blue-ck9nssome n8tives have curly or wavy hair not all have straight hair
Thank you for recognizing our native culture and heritage
I know you say you're both black but you both look native American. Absolutely Beautiful!!
My grandmother was Creole & Indian and used tallow and deer fat to make soap! I use her recipe to do the same because commercial products irritate my scalp!
Yes mam
Hey have you thought of uploading that process to UA-cam ? I would love to hear about it
Tekenón:kwe niá:wen sha'taieié:na Ónenkiwahi.
Thank you for sharing ladies.
im from oklahoma and my great grandpa is 50% indian or native american im irish american and native american i really want to grow my hair out i love long hair ive never had long hair since my mother always cut it so im gonna grow it out
Im part Yaqui from the city but my dad left when i was young so i never knew how to properly take care of my hair😞 Ive been battling with dry scalp and drandruff my whole life, Thank you for this video im about to go grease my hair rn Lmao
Rain water is also good for your hair. My great grandmother was full blood Cherokee. She always used rain water to wash her hair. And sometimes she would steep yarrow in rain water to wash her hair. Her hair was down the back of her knees.
I wish I could use rain water but I don't trust the things they spray in the air. It comes down in the rain
When I was younger I washed my hair with rain water!
Sapote oil is wonderful and it's used as well and you must be mindful of the energy of other hands' in your hair. Thank you SO much for taking the time to explore some of the wonderful secrets of my indigenous peeps since NOTHING is wasted and other beautiful cultures😍. I have Ziploc bags of my hair after washing since 2015.
Hello... what is that please?
“I love grease, but am I going after a bear for it?” 💀💀💀 y’all are so funny and entertaining! Another wonderful informative video as usual! Love you siSTARS ♥️♥️
😂😂😂😂 thank you girl!!
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I sad…
I’m Native American and I cut my hair-
I’m so mad at myself TwT
I regret it so bad
And yes I cut my hair because I was going tru a rough time
Don’t be sad, I think that sometimes it’s good to cut off a few inches to release negative energy. And if you cut it short I just suggest you embrace the new beginning you’ve just given yourself. 🌼
Thank you this helped a lot and I’m happy know because it’s growing back ☺️
If you view your hair as an extension of the soul, removing a large portion of your hair in a difficult time is removing the trauma and sadness that you felt. Do not feel guilt. Celts would only cut their hair after they lost a battle, so every new inch was not only physical growth, but mental and spiritual growth.
@Layla Hutton don't be mad at yourself, if you knew earlier you wouldn't have chopped it off. be grateful, because now you know your history :)
@@Oceanisnotdeadyet Consider it cutting off the bad energy. Do not regret, just see it differently. Look at yourself and your hair and now see it as yourself overcoming your previous hardship, inch by inch.
My grandmother was Creek and she taught me to always braid the hair at night before bedtime.
May I ask what the reason for doing it at night was? If you know? Thank you
@@littleflor2975 She said “if you want your hair to grow braid your hair at night”. I recently figured out that braiding the hair before bed prevents tangles and breakage. Both of my grandmothers had this routine and they both had long hair into their old age.
@@lizdelisle1912 thank you very much for the reply. Desperately trying to grow it back to where it was, thick and healthy, before someone cut too much when they were supposed to trim it! And they were in a really bad mood when they did it!
Great video, native American runs in my family (Cherokee and Blackfoot).
From Darkness to Light oh nice!!!
I'm blackfoot too! Much love
I’m Native American too 🙂🙂
So am I
@@highhaiilss I have blackfoot in my family also! WOW! Sure wish I could know more about it.😊😊
I am Native American Cree my hair is long & thick I also have been asked if I was part black I take it as a complement 😁 but I'm not. There are many different cultures different ways to treat hair 💕
I am happy my hair is long and thick . ❤ my great aunt always want me to leave my hair super long .
I'm native American and going to try this
Here in Pacific northwest bear hunts are preferred in spring when the bears diets are mostly berries & vegetation. Were as the deers were a mostly a fall hunt. That could possibly help explain the 2 types of fat.
Our hair is our strength, respect for our culture and ancestors also like sixth sense.
im part cherokee & blackfoot (irish german on the other side) i love using natural conditioners and shampoos that have rosemary oil, sunflower oil, green tea extract, coconut oil and cocoa butter essence in it, it does amazing for my hair.
I use bear grease with sage oil incorporated into it so it smells good. I'm from the Lakota, Dakota and Nakoda Sioux tribes. 😊
What's your process for using these two? How much of each and how often? Do you find it helps your hair?
It’s fun to watch both of you. Thanks for teaching hair techniques from different cultures
Thanks for watching :)
Oglala Lakota Pride here ✌🏽🇺🇸✌🏽
oils, sunflower oil, aloe vera, no hairdryer. Just don't mess what your hair. no chemicals, no bleaching incl all that modern crap shampoo's.I love horse shampoo. Braid the hair so you don't mess too much with your hair. That's it. It's not rocket science. Native American's hair from North till South is the same as East Asians' hair easy to handle.
Thank you ladies for the recognition!! ‘Ixhehe (Thank you) ✊🏽
Darn. I’m going to use an oil with rosemary but I like my grays. I want more. It’s beautiful!!
This is awesome information...some of their rituals are some things other cultures do. My mother didn’t believe in throwing away shed hair...she always burned it...but her belief for doing that was a bit different than the Native Americans. Some things the Native Americans use I use but the dear and bear fat is a bit to much for me. I can’t image killing Bambi or Boo or Yogi Bear for its fat. Thank you for the video. I do I joy learning about what other cultures do for their hair regimen and livelihood. One of my favorite tribes to learn about is the Chad women in Africa.
The animals were not killed for the sake of using it for hair. Rather, since the animals were hunted for food anyway, all of their parts would have their own uses; like how hides would become clothes, blankets, and coverings for dwellings (such as the tipi's used by Plains natives); the fat could then be used for hair.
@Patrick star I don't think you understand what my point was ... It was that the animals weren't purposely killed only for the uses they had for hair and skin, the animals were already killed for food and since it wasn't in native culture to waste but to respect the animals, they would find use for every part of the animal.
So that conclusion should tell you, the animals weren't killed only because of hair and skin use.
If you understood that the discussion is centered on TRADITIONAL ways, then you shouldn't have put into context "this day *and* age."
Perhaps take your time reading before responding.
We don't kill them just for the fat. We kill them for food. We just use all parts of any animal we kill so that it doesn't go to waste; not any part of it! You can use the bones for weapons, certain pieces for needles, sends for tying things etc...fur for rugs or bags, brain matter to process the hides. So much to do. It is to show the animal that we appreciate its sacrifice and to Creator to show that we appreciate His provisions for us!
ITS really interesting to know different cultures with different hair secrets. Well done
!! Looking forward to see more videos like this, absolutely love them.
I love these videos!
y'all are the best! I had cut my hair completely bald last year and I feel like my hair hasn't grow as fast as it used to. I've been buying a lot of hair growth oils from Walmart and hair cream and I feel like it's been dead. Thank you so much for sharing your tips I cant wait to try the products you've mentioned. xx
How did your hair growth go?
Love love love bear grease. We use it for so much. It also deep conditions your heart. Eczema it can clear it right up. We always have some in our home.
A couple of delightful and pretty young ladies. I enjoyed this video. You two work well together.
For my tribe you can’t hunt bears or even say it unless your name had bear in it. And there is 2 names for a bear. There is one for a bear bear and one used for names. So you could you could use the bear word found in names but not the actual word for bear unless your name has bear in it
Y’all have very pretty hair.
I like using Argon oil. I also use it in my 🐴horses Maine and tail. 🚫No tangles❗️ and keeps the moisture perfect. My hair is almost to my Waist.
🔴🟡⚪️⚫️ my grandfather was full-blooded Choctaw. I am honored that you took the time and interest in this subject.
Thank you! A’ho
This video was very informative I’ve been for a video like this !
I am half Navajo/ Hopi on my mother’s side and Peruvian on my father’s side. I am blessed with long, thick shiny hair which In havnt cut for 10 years. I did cut it after a death in my family but how I missed it. I dont do anything special except yucca leaves occasionally.
extension of our soul
Thank you for this! I am Cherokee and this was very interesting.
You both look native american due to you both having small eyes. But you never know, you both might be. I know more black people with native american heritage than white people.
Even if you’re not native you‘re still very beautiful. To the both of you LOL with that im subbing anyways thanks for sharing your ideas 💡
Awww thank you so much!! :)
We do use animal fat, mint oil, lemon grass, and ghee to lock moisture in our hair. Burning hair is also an old tradition practiced amongst Native American culture as well.
Burning hair?
@@brendawebb5717 Yes we do burn hair as a way to release positivity and and sultry thoughts into the atmosphere. It can be burned with sage, sweet spice, and scented or essential oils.
Thank you... I have in disk blood but no one talks about it... I have ask so many people which tribe... I think Cherokee it keeps coming up. I studied herbs for years and I used to make all my own shampoos and conditioners. But my hair needs a little help I'm 67 and I'm trying to keep it thicker as it grows but anything I can find out would be awesome thank you so much for responding
@@brendawebb5717 you could use rosemary oil, carrot oil, or even make an aloe vera and egg white for hair mask. You could also use mint oil to open up the hair shaft, while simultaneously drinking camomile tea for relaxation of the follicles, ginger and watermelon juice is also good for the hair. However, it's also important to let your hair get sunlight because it's a lot like a plant, but just with keratin cells. Also, don't forget to experiment with other natural healthy substances to see what works best for your hair, as far as a consistent routine. Some of us even speak to our follicles and meditate for growth insight.
@@Cuddlefish2623 thank you
I saw beef tallow and duck grease at Kroger's! I might try it one day but I have enough products right now!
we use softee or dep styling gel with Aragon oil for keeping braids and flyaway's nowadays, and it's good for growing hair, because braided hair doesn't get as battered as hair flying around and catching on everything. In fact, my grandmother used it as setting gel, but it's not as stiff and the argaon oil makes a nice shine.
1. Do not cut your hair
2. Rosemary -prevent gray hair
3. Bare berries -prevent dryness
4. Soft palmetto tea/ oil -prevent baldness
5.
Hair washes
Yarrow
Sweet grass
Yucca leave -grow hair
Oils
Rosehip
Sunflower
Aloe Vera
Animal fat
Bear grease
What do you like for stimulating hair regrowth after thinning?
Gorgeous women. Giving great advice. Thank you ladies
You ladies are beautiful my grandmother was native American she was Apache and my mother's mother was cherokee
I feel like all these ingredients are great for low porosity hair so that’s great cause I have low porosity hair
Yes! I’m American Indian. I love this!🏹🐢🦅
Ahh so glad you enjoyed. Thanks so much for watching !
D. Bennett please don’t call us American Indian. Use another term that isn’t offensive. When talking about us be specific ex: Indigenous, First Nations, Métis.
M6low what about when referring to specific people using the name of their tribe as I also don’t like when people call me Indian or Native American because the white kid next to me with blonde hair blue eyes and white skin is just as native to America as me we were both born here so we’re both native to America.
M6low I’m American Indian on the US Census. A “native american” can literally be anyone born in the US with white skin and light eyes and light brown hair. My people have been here forever and were originally called American Indians. I don’t find it offensive. Going back hundreds of years, my family has been called American Indians. We don’t find it offensive.
@@d.bennett3823 there is a huge variety of people who are native or first nation people. DNA is a roll of the dice you really can't look at some one and tell what their cultural back ground. There was a guy on this genealogy show you could tell his grandfather was either multi cultural or was Hispanic but he had blond hair really fair skin and he was black. Another example this one community has many black ancestors who were black and have blond hair and very fair skin
Thanks for the video. My family lost our heritage along the way and this was pretty informitive. My Grandpa and family used to use VO5 oil treatments.
Nettle and saw palmetto I use often. I use witches broom as well. Y'all did a great job. Thank you for sharing.
Where to buy these ingredients?
That was interesting ..my family tribe is Blackfoot..so I was excited to hear these things..and I love making my own products..thanks again
Do you sell your products?
You did an amazing job on your research, but one thing you didn't cover was what they used to brush their hair. I know it's a bundle of dried grass or stick. Could you please find out what it is and where they can be purchased 😆❤️. Thank you
This video was recommended to me when I searched for "Asia flush native Americans" because I was curious if native Americans had something similar as Asian flush (hence their nick name). I'll pass this video to my mother 😁
Great series. I have one hair growth secret....there are no secrets lol just leave your hair alone ....after washing and conditioning of course lol
Lmaoo if I do that my hair is gonna be hella dry
Leaving my hair alone didn’t help it grow. My hair is thirsty and needs lots of attention. Cowashing, moisturizing, oiling, henna- all that helps.
Lolo Future sameee
We keep our hair long because I was told by my unci said it was because it ties us to mother Earth
Lakota knowledge
I’m native and I use a few of these! Iv heard of Saw p oil and braid the oil in my hair...
Hi Ladies. Great video full of wonderful info. By the way if you and your ancestors were born in America you are indigenous to this land.
Thank-you so much for your tips ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Bear is completely used and natives are thankful to their spirit. Bear medicine
My grandma said her mom used chicken grease in her hair when she was a kid. when i look at old pictures of her as a kid. She had thick long hair so that works to.
Hey 👋 Twins 👯♀️ So glad y’all posting missed seeing you guys...Be safe ....😀
Butterfly Marble hey!!! Thanks!! We’ve been posting every week..are they not showing up in your subscription box?
TwoLaLa No it hasn’t I been seeing some hear lately but I’m glad to see your videos... your hair so long...love u guys I see y’all been going live but by time y’all post I be sleep I need to watch some of your live videos 😉
Hold up, I’m a new viewer so pardon my ignorance, but are two really named LaLa or is it just a nickname? The reason I ask if I’m about to my my daughter and I’ve always wanted to name her LaLa, but people have been discouraging me and I was thinking of changing it. It’s an uncommon name but I adore LaLa so much. Idk it sounds weird but I just like stumbling on this Chanel was a sighn. 🌺
Great tutorial!! ❤🥰
Love this video ❤️❤️
Thanks for this video. I'm a bit native american(cherokee, blackfoot, and chippewa) and I still use many of these things to this day. And yes hair is very important in our culture.Sadly much of my family lived in the country and are very assimilated to white culture my parents for a while didn't want me as a boy to grow my hair but now they let me grow my hair and infact my mom prefers my hair long and now she refuses to cut her own as well. I now to this day hold on to my native american culture especially with my hair I see my hair as part of my identity and from what I've learned many elders and native people even see hair as a part of there spirit or soul and I refuse to cut my hair other than to show greath. I never did rituals or anything like that with my cut hair since me and my family are somewhat religous christians but I bury my hair just like someone would bury a pet or family member who passed. I have never dyed my hair and I never will because I love my hair and if I dyed it I would feel like I was trying to change my identity. My goal is to have my hair past my waist like my mom did as a child. I remember my mom told me when she was younger her hair was to her knees and her and my aunts and uncles would play jump rope with it.
Thanks for sharing ❤and you both do look like your have native amercan in your bloodline somehwere for sure. .. two beautiful ladys
Have you ladies done your ancestral research? You should try it, you just might find American Indians in your family tree. Start by asking the oldest people in your family, where they came from...then find out which Indian tribes originally lived in that area, even if they’re from central, South American or the islands. All of these areas were originally inhabited by Indian Tribes.
Really, I thought indigenous people inhabited the Americas first.
Yea that is true tho 💯💯
We prefer to be called natives than american or indian
Love the series ✨. You all really did your research. Much appreciated!
NaturallyCorporate thank you!
Proud to be Blackfoot Native American
Thank you Cookie
@@brendawebb5717 No problem, my pleasure✨👌🏽
I've been trying to get into my ancestor's cultures more lately and i've noticed that alot of them seem to have similar folk remedies,
Romani when we cut our hair its only during a time of grief or death, my Scandinavian side used sea water to lighten their hair,
i don't know what my indigenous side did They were Aztecs indigenous Mexicans So to far back they probably traded secrets with the native Indigenous turtle-islanders=Americans,
So we combined a lot of stuff we did inherit,
You right cause I'm cheeroke and my mom's cheeroke as well and hair was always everything in my family now I know why
Yarrow also makes your monthly cycle shorter. Add it to your tea
Another great informative video! I learned a lot!!
Thank you!!💗💗