Thank you to everyone for your love, support, encouragement, and understanding of my decision to walk away from this channel. This was not an easy decision to make but it was time to make changes for my own personal growth. You all have had the privilege of watching me grow and develop thru college, beauty school, business, and ultimately, life and it has been a privilege for me to be able to share with all of you. Know that each and every one of you have made an incredible impact on my life that has helped me reach heights I never knew was possible for me. There were so many people in my personal life (friends & family) that told me I couldn't do it, that didn't believe in me or just denied me the support I so desperately wanted. I know in my videos I would come off so self-assured and confident, but even the most confident of people experience moments of weakness and insecurities. Whenever I experienced those moments, you all were there to remind me of how far I had come and how much farther I had left to go. As I reach the end of this comment, I find myself tearing up because I didn't realize just how INCREDIBLY BLESSED I am to have such overwhelming love and support from so many. I can't thank you all enough, but thank you again for everything you have done for me. With all my love, ~ Narada "AfrikanHairGod" Hayes
Hi Narada! You are so right! I thank you for sharing with me your vast knowledge and humour in natural hair care. Because of your tutorials, I learned how to install kinky twists in my hair (the correct way) and save my hair, as well as money! I am very proud of you and I wish you all the best in your career and endeavours! Peace and love...
Wishing you the Best as you continue to achieve your life goals. Learned a lot from you. Don't stop playing your cello either (I remember that vid). Blessings to you and yours!
EVERYONE, STAND AND GIVE THIS MAN A STANDING OVATION !!!! He was very honest and helpful to the natural hair community. You have left your mark AHG! 🏺(That's my water jug, lol.) Will miss you, God!
I don't blame you for not wanting to continue doing videos on this channel. The whole community is just a joke now. All these silly ass videos of wasting products. Overpriced products and changing of formulas. We've all seen channels that have no business being successful but yet they are due to aesthetics. I really hope your salon continues to grow as it has been. Rather see you happy and growing your business more and more. See you on your gaming channel 💜💜
ksha, I have been watching UA-cam videos for many years. I remember years ago natural hair videos were about the products, growing hair, and getting definition. Even until today it seems to be about the same things. Just my opinion.
Too much moonlighting....natural hair plus makeup tutorials... plus fashion tips...plus grocery hauls... plus treating akin conditions plus. . twirling, spinning and flipping their hair in the mirror for 5 minutes.
ksha. Right. The antics to increase subscribers is so ridiculous. AHG was never a part of that madness. I wrote to one vlogger that she not only made most videos to sell something, but that the products she would promote would always be the most expensive ones. Everybody ain't working making a bunch of money. Hell, I did but now I'm retired.
Eurydice McDaniel THANK YOOOUUUUU! I was worried about that too. He needs to leave them right where they are. Us, true supporters, need them videos to stay right where they are.
I know, exactly, how you feel, especially, since I am an O.G. natural hair channel. I almost quit my channel last year, but, decided to implement new content, instead. My goal was to get my natural hair, healthy and waist length. It's healthy and almost waist length and it's, like, now what? I'm going to stick it out a little bit longer, because, it's my outlet from my annoying full-time job. I am happy, I met you in Atlanta a couple of years, ago. Farewell to you:)
NeziNapps akaNezi hiiiiiii Nezzzzi, I very much enjoy your videos and your old ones. They are cutting edge hilarious. Still want that busted hair dryer though 🤣🤣🤣🤣. I have seen a lot of you tubers doing a lot of natural hair tutorials and has become extremely competitive. Many of them are a rendition of Patricia bright. It becomes visually draining at times
Hair care is science. The science don't change. The products change. Techniques change on caring for and styling hair. Your contributions to the natural hair community are greatly appreciated and needed. Thoroughly entertaining. No explanation required. Growth and evolving is a part of life. Move on and do great things. God bless you sweetie. 😗❤❤
The Natural hair community here on UA-cam is very superficial now. I think capitalism and corporate entities have done us a disservice, because they constantly send free products to UA-camrs, and the You tuber's just make pointless videos of them using products that they would never purchase with their own money. I think Natural hair is a personal experience, and you cannot look to others to fully educate you on your own hair, you have to learn how to do it on your own, so UA-cam isn't necessary, it's helpful but not necessary for one's own journey.
Colby Kamilah amen. I just noticed. Even in hair groups. It's like ever time I see a upload or post it's, their new product is my favorite 😒 it seems to be so fake now. Keeping up with the new trend, wigs, bleaching hair. Sad
Colby Kamilah, I remember years ago UA-cam natural hair channels were big on products, products, products. When I look back, those videos did work from an advertising standpoint to get us (or me) to buy all those creams and gels. I stopped watching the videos for a couple years and stopped using all those products and wouldn't you know my hair flourished. Now, coming back and hearing AfrikanHairGod, I totally understand where he is coming from.
I have been natural since 2009. I too, feel that the natural hair community has really changed since then. When I first went natural, the message was about accepting the hair that grows out of your scalp. But I feel like the newer crop of naturals really haven't accepted their hair. I noticed the trend of the overdone baby hairs. I was through when some of them started relaxing their edges for the slayed baby hair look. Also, it's so much more commercialized than it was back when I first went natural. These companies would send the vloggers products to promote on their channels. All the vloggers would say this is their new favorite product. They always like the product etc., etc. But back in the day when things weren't so commercialized, the vloggers seem more truthful and would let you know if they didn't like a product or it didn't work for them.
Agreed! And almost all of the people I watched ended up cutting off a bunch of hair because of all the products they felt they needed to use for sponsors. Like, Naptural85 :( I guess people thought her homemade formulas were boring, but she ruined her hair and I used some of those products on her recommendation and had a hair set back as well. It's a shame. I'd rather people just use what works and make fewer videos.
The truth is natural hair isn't that complex, and so the info has become repetitive. There's no magic low to no manipulation, moisturization, and your hair can retain length past ur shoulders. That's been my experience
I've been with you since the beginning and I will always appreciate your voice. You've taught us so much and I appreciate you. I will always watch your old videos.
I am sick at heart but I FULLY understand that life takes many xhapters, and this one, well, for at least now, is closed. You are a gorgeous and classy brother,and you will be sorely missed. May the Lord bless you in ALL you travels and life, and I will always come back to THE BEST hair professionals around. Yes, vanity abounds, but NOT you! Bless ypu, bless you, bless you.♡♡♡♡♡ Hunter
TriathlonandMakeup lol but honestly how many twist out, rice water, and onion juice videos can you do? I think after a point they run out of material and run to wigs and hair color.
Basically yeah! we went to leave the "cream crack" to be "weave-slaves" apparently or using the most expensive products and slathering them in your head hahaha
T M glamfun.... The first time I watched her videos my hair was neck length, so was hers. We are in 2018, she still can't figure out how to grow out her hair, my hair is mid back length 😅🤣😔. How can she advise people on natural hair when she 's struggling and wears wigs 24h/24.
I barely comment on your videos but I have followed you since you first started! Respectively saying this but I really wish you would stay! But honestly I get it! UA-cam has become something very different I respect you so highly! I put you up there with Ateya & Muffinsmylover because you guys really are soooo genuine! Again you will be missed & you brought so much to the table! Keep your head up you rock honey!!! 💕💚💜🧡💛❤️💖!!!!
You taught me a great deal about caring for my natural hair. We see the hard work and dedication you put in to create these great educational videos ( including the rants ;) ) You are greatly appreciated. Sending love from San Diego, CA.
This hurt. You have helped so many people. But We do understand that life changes courses. We support and Love you 😘 P.S I do feel you should have gotten more recognition. You are very authentic, original and very informative. You are way above most on the YT. So knowledgeable and very well articulated.
I saw the water only wash method rant when I was 14 years old and I was crying laughing the entire time! But I was so drawn in because you know so much about hair and you definitely offered the real tea compared to these other channels that really don't know what they are doing to their hair. You inspired me to learn more about hair and helped me sift through the bullshit and made me laugh and snatched my edges with the super-slaying styles you made. Thank you so much, AfrikanHairGod. Be blessed ❤
Sad to see you go. I feel like there will definitely be a void on this platform without your information, commentary, and videos. I’m just glad I’m following you on IG and can get my African Hair God fix on there.
I miss the old YT as well where you could come to get information and support from one person to another, especially within the natural hair community. That’s when people were just excited to share what worked and their experience without glitz and glam (2009 and earlier). Most YTbers didn’t even share their real name and/or personal info so it was strictly hair care. I do understand the change and growth, which can be good, but nothing beats a true OG who keeps it real and is pleasant to talk to/chill with/watch. Thanks for sharing your experience and expertise. You have been a God send for the natural hair community.
I went natural back when youtube wasnt even really a thing.. it was only maybe 3 or 4 ppl doing videos. I was on message boards! Blackgirllonghair for example... UA-cam has def changed for the worst when money got involved..
Me too when I first went back Natural this was my go to channel! I now jus basically do whatever my natural hair wants! No longer do I spend crazy coins on my natural hair. I just keep it simple and my natural hair is flourishing from my scalp.
Akilah C. Even those are changing! I was on K.I.S.S (Keep it simple sister) and I remember i went back like last year or so and they are now charging a monthly membership fee!!! I’m like are you serious!!! Even our own outlets are starting to exploit what was a seriously beautiful thing! That’s just like i hate the o you went natural comment.. No i just stopped getting relaxers! It shouldn’t be this radical thing when ppl with afro texture hair are free from texture altering chemicals.
Oh hunny, you were critical when I was relearning and rehabilitating my hair. You saved me so much time and money. Thank you for your time, effort and energy that you put in educating us on how to enjoy, love and nourish our hair! Peace and abundance to you!
THANK YOU for taking time out of your life to educate us on natural hair for these many years. I've been natural since 2009 and I remember when finding natural hair videos on UA-cam was few and far between. I definitely feel the change in the natural hair community and it has been a little disheartening at times, which is why I'm not subscribed to most of them. You were always honest and a breath of fresh air. Good luck on your next life endeavors. This channel don't owe me nothing :)
I dreaded this! Got the notification last night that said "Why I'm Qui" but when I clicked it was deleted. Was praying you had a change of heart! I do wish you the best; you're so honest and beautiful - I KNOW you'll succeed at your next venture!
Aww this channel will be missed, but I totally understand your decision. I have learned TONS of valuable information from your content, and I appreciate the time you've dedicated to sharing your knowledge. As a long time You Tube viewer I too have seen the shift in content...and it's definitely changed. It feels like it's all about the $$ and Sponsorships and Colabs with companies which leaves you to question the person's sincerity unfortunately. I wish you all the best in everything you do and an early Happy Birthday (we're birthday twins 😊) Take care and see you on your new channel💖.
It makes me sad to see you go, but I understand. 1. Thank you for staying true to yourself and not "selling out" for more subscribers. 2. No you haven't gotten the recognition you've deserved when it comes to subs. Imo you should be as big as naptural85 is. 3. Please don't think that you haven't made an impact on the natural hair community. I owe so much to you and I wish I could give back to you what you've given me and thousands of other people. I talk about you all the time in real life and I've directed people to your channel as well. 4. I wish it wasn't as time consuming as it is so you could continue. 5. Lemme tell you what my mom told me when I was feeling underappreciated about my photography: If you offer the average person the choice of an apple or creme brulee, most would pick the apple because it's familiar and pretty. Creme brulee just looks like burned stuff in a boring pot. BUT people who know what creme brulee is know its value and truly appreciate the flavor and what goes into making it. You are creme brulee and these other hair channels are apples. You can't compare the two. People flock to those basic channels because it's "pretty" and superficial and familiar. But you offered so so so much more. Your content is invaluable. Please leave the old videos up for us to refer back to. 6. I guess we say goodbye now cause I'm not into video games. 😢😭😭 Is it weird to say I love you? But I do in a subscriber vs youtuber kinda way lol. I'm gonna miss you so much. Why does this feel like graduating high school and saying goodbye to all my friends.... 😔 I wish you the best in all your future endeavors. And thank you for making this video instead of dropping off the face of the earth with no explanation like other youtubers do. Omg I'm so sad right now. 💙💜
I’m hurt by this because your channel has really helped me in so many ways. It’s obvious that you cared about teaching us HOW to care for our hair and provided us with new information instead of selling us products. However I do understand your decision and I wish you the best❤️
Every single point you made makes sense. I get it. You are speaking the truth like you always have and continue to do when it comes to natural hair care. I am so sad to see you leave, yet I know this is something you’ve obviously thought about and have every right to make. You have inspired me so much throughout the years and I couldn’t agree more with the point you made about not getting the recognition you deserve. I used to sit and watch your videos then watch some other random UA-camr who basically did nothing but do her hair then pose in front of the camera and it’s like really? Really? What did I learn from that? Afrikanhairgod I still practice everything you taught me and you will be missed. Thank you for the time, effort and education you provided all of us❤️✊🏾. I’m hoping to do a response video to this if it’s alright with you because I’ve noticed a lot of changes in this community too that need to be addressed.
Najahface was the original natural hair UA-camr back in 06-08 I always wondered what happened to her she was on YT before it was a business. It's so completely different now. All the OGs are disappearing now it a new generation now. You've done great work thank your for your skating videos love them I'm so inspired.
Wow, I remember her. She struggled a little bit though. But she was learning as she went along. She was the first one I subscribed to, then I think one day she just disappeared.
You will be missed. I'm glad you took the time to say good bye to your faithful viewer because not everyone do that. I do consider you an OG to the natural hair community on YT. I started watching natural hair videos on YT in 2009 and so many people never got there due credit so i feel you on that subject and it's sad. Every time someone mentions the old YT i get a little sad, but change don 't always feel good. Your videos have helped me, so I thank you. I wish you well in all that you do off camera and I hope you continue to grow and prosper.
AfrikanHairGod I LOVED your channel, precisely for the reasons you explained that it is not about vanity, makeup, weaves, etc. So many natural hair videos are so formulaic and I will miss your content because of your originality, so much! I hope you do still upload a few vids from time to time, but understand where you are coming from.
This is really sad. I liked this channel because you're the only natural hair vlogger I follow that actually went to school for natural hair. I trust your content. The others were just for entertainment...for me anyway. Good luck in your future endeavors!
Damn! My OG UA-cam hair people were definitely you, FusionofCultures, Naptural85, and AfricanExport (who doesn't post anymore for some reason). These guys (especially you AfrikanHairGod) really broke down the science of natural hair and encouraged me to know more about the science of my "own" hair. Which in turn allowed me to get my most optimal hair health regimens. Sad to see you leave but I respect your decision. Like people out here hoping to the "Hair Gods" for the best twist out in life, know that this guy is likely one of them. :D Why? because we out here getting our best facts from AfrikanHairGod. I wish the best for you ad continued success at your salon. Hopefully, there will be another future platform or a shift in the youtube community that will allow you to share your content again.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I will truely miss you honesty about hair. Good luck on all your future indivers. Hope to see you on your new channel.
I used to LOVE watching African Export's channel! You're so right about if you don't follow the "trend" you do get left in the dust. We appreciate all the OG's and the free info put out there when there weren't many doing it. Thank you!!!!
You’ve done enough! Go and live your life! You’re so talented and you have so much to offer. Plus you get to apply the knowledge you showed us to live clients! I know something amazing will come of that. People need to live beyond the internet again. Ps I tried the soft n shine gel you suggested and I’ve also discovered that a little castor oil and gel works for my twist outs too! Thanks for everything and all the best!
I respect your decision because I know you how much time and work goes into posting videos. If you get the time and want to do talk videos like this, I will watch with gratitude because I like hearing your perspective. Either way, thanks for your hard work and education that you have contributed to this community.
Thank you so much for being so authentic in the video! You hit some major points that would help ANYONE who is interested in joining this space. This should be the go to video about the good, bad and ugly of having a UA-cam channel.
It has been wonderful to witness your growth and maturity, not just as a person but as a stylist, while still remaining your true authentic self. Can’t say that about everyone and I’ve followed a lot of OGs. You, African Export and Suge are just a couple of my favs that always remained real. It’s like all the real ones leave eventually 😔. But I am happy you are keeping the videos up. That water jug use to take me out!! Lol...wish you nothing but continued success and blessings in this thing called life! Thank you for your contributions to the NHC and YT. Your content will be missed!
This is the realest video I've seen in regards to being a UA-camr and the natural hair community. I've witnessed so much foolery and things are not changing. Like others have stated UA-cam has become a joke and is oversaturated with content. There are a few UA-camrs that I actually follow and appreciate..but now if you don't have a banging outro..intro...transitions..blah blah people don't stay. It should be about the content not the "show" sorta of speak. You will be greatly missed. This seriously makes me sad but I GET IT
I can't add anything new than what's already been said. But as a senior citizens long-time subscriber since I cut my locks off in 2010, I am truly going to miss your authentic loving and giving self. Thank you for being you. Have your best future. Love.
Wow... I never underestimated the work UA-camrs put forth. Its not easy. And yes I have heard of natural hair UA-camrs talk about a few of the topics you mentioned. Thanks for your transparency!
Really sad to see you go, you really made an impact in the natural hair community! I understand and support this decision and know you will go on to do bigger and better things !
I am going to miss your natural hair videos. I could watch you film in a bathroom with no backdrop, no diva rings, I don't need any of it. That said, I do understand living your life for YOU. I'll be re-watching your videos when I miss them lol and I'll definitely be subscribing to your new channel, I like your gaming videos. I just enjoy hearing you speak period lol. Thank you for all of your hard work , and thank you for not leaving UA-cam all together! Love you!
Naroda, you are very professional! and you have matured! I have been a subscriber for years and will miss you... I really feel like there will something very soon in the hair care industry that will take hold of you and make you want to come back. Like you said a new wave of repeters have come along and don't know half of what you know, but have 200,000 subscribers. Keep being real and if you do decide to come back, I know it will be will real content. I subscribe to Tyrone at afro hair addictions and he always gave you your props also. I will truly miss seeing your hair and skating videos. Good Luck you will be really missed.
I know this is old video but you and Long Hair Aaron (who you always shouted out) were the reasons why I stayed natural as long as I did. You was honest and you never changed. You recommended products that would work not because you were being sponsored and I really appreciate that. I wish you nothing but the best.
I am one in many that subscribed not only because you're comical, entertaining and genuine....but primarily because you are generous, prolific and exceptional at the art of hair. I appreciated your sincerity and your spending your self on behalf of the public. We saw you.....We heard you..... WE'LL MISS YOU! I am 57 yrs. of age and you have taught my generation how to care for our hair and more important, to love it! BRAVO!! Much success to you on caring for our...'Good Hair'.
I UNDERSTAND THE TIME FACTOR AND WANT U TO KNOW YOUR VIDEOS HAVE BEEN VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.....I HOPE THAT THE VIDEOS YOU HAVE STAY UP.....THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND DEDICATION YOU'VE GIVEN US.
It has been a pleasure and an honor to watch your videos and growth. Thank you for educating and reminding me about proper hair care. Change is not a bad thing. We are all dynamic beings and if we don't move forward, we stagnate. I will miss you here on UA-cam. 😢 Thank you and...Be Blessed!
Thanks everyone for your love and understanding. If you would like to check out my gaming channel you can view it here: ua-cam.com/channels/bj5vsTOYzgC0c99uGOfZ5g.html This is a whole new genre of videos that I'm getting into so it's taken me a min to get into the groove of things. I mainly feature live streams gameplays of various role-playing games, action, survival horror & first-person shooters. I plan to expand and do much more as my new channel continues to grow. We have a small intimate community where we all talk, encourage, and discuss all while enjoying video games.
😢😢😢😢😢😢😢. I loved your channel!!!! I will miss you terribly!!!!! You are very knowledgeable and humorous as well. I do wish you well on your future endeavors. Thank you, for blessing us with your wit and teachings.
Thank you for all of the educational tips and time you've spent on giving us great content. I will miss this channel and miss your knowledge on hair. But I'm still happy to have your gaming channel, it's awesome as well. Thanks for everything Narada!
You are the best! I miss your uploads but I don't really miss YOU because I've always followed you on FB and on Instagram. I really love the education that you have given us. Maybe some day you will dust off that water jug and give us another blast. 🖤⭐🌟✨ Be blessed!!🙏
And I distinctly remember saying to myself, “Damn I never knew you could do this with hair!” You definitely have your own signature and introduced some new things to me back when I had hair. I’m happy for you!
I’ve been watching you since 2010 I believe. And you are the one that’s taught me how to flat twist. Thank you for all that you’ve taught over the years.
As always, I appreciate your candor. I've loved all of your videos (at least all the ones I've seen...you have so many lol) because you're just too real for life and have an amazing ability to inspire laughter, which I believe is good for the soul. Thank you for your contribution to the Natural Hair Community, especially when it came to revealing and highlighting the pertinent information which is nearly impossible to discover in this day and age with everyone pushing this and that product or method. Your antics on this channel will be missed but I do wish you the very best with your future endeavors :-)
And another thing, I have to be honest: sometimes I just watched for your personality. It's so darn real and refreshing! You are gorgeous and mature. It's sad because there really is an audience on here for you. I feel a binge-watch coming on.
It’s sad to see you go but I understand. Lately I haven’t been watching many natural hair channels because a lot of people say the same thing over and over again...I’m happy I was able to find your channel and watch educational videos that helped me find a simplified hair routine . Thanks for everything and good luck in your feature endeavors.
You have helped me so much on my hair journey! I’m 1 year natural and without your videos I would have been lost! You’re one of the few UA-camrs with integrity who care about the health our hair. You will be missed. 💙
Wow. This is a big loss for the natural hair community. But you are totally right. Things have changed... stay true to yourself. Thank you for everything you gave us.
I understand your decision and will miss your videos. You are absolutely right about you not getting the recognition you deserve. I will definitely come to your salon whenever I'm in Atlanta again. I have truly valued your perspective and knowledge throughout the years. From hair to life and all around. Pray the best for you and your endeavors!!!
I really hate to see you go but I understand your reasons. You are very right about the changes that have happened on UA-cam. It's not the UA-cam it was in its pioneer years. Your hair advice was the most realest, informative and refreshing I've ever viewed and I'm going to miss that!
You dropped so many gems in this video regarding the UA-cam natural hair community. I really haven’t been watching natural hair videos for over a year unless I’m looking for a specific style or something about headwraps lmao it’s just not the same. I’ve been subscribed to you for quite some time now, and I do enjoy your content. So I hope you’ll keep your videos on here even if you decide not to upload anymore. I respect it. You may love something but Sometimes it’s just not worth it anymore. Anyway! Rant done. 😂 Congratulations and cheers to new beginnings
I’ve been kicking around these comment skreets for years! And I must say I’m sad to see you go BUT I am grateful for your contribution to not only natural hair care but my personal journey. When I found your channel in 2011 I was a new natural looking for help and boy did I find it here! I gave up in 2013 but I’ve been back and forth over the past years. No matter the state of my hair though, I stayed subscribed and tuned in to every video upload. I’ve really enjoyed all of your videos, those with Henny, those with the water jug!, and those with your sister. As well as your hobby videos (even though I can’t get into gaming). I’m really going to miss the realness of your channel and your minimalist approach to hair care. I must say that the other channels that I’m subscribed to are selling dreams on both hair and beauty. And you’re right, all of the you tubers that I found back in the day when I started my journey are gone, but I’m glad you stayed! I’ll stay subscribed as long as you have an account! Be blessed AHG! Now I got to come to ALANUH and visit the griyn thumb! Lol! And as a chemist, I have to say that your knowledge of the science of hair is impeccable! So your hard work has not gone unnoticed!
I went natural in 2010 and I know I started following you before that...probably since 2009. I have TRULY enjoyed your channel and the knowledge you have shared with us. I do think there is a place for videos which teach how to take care of our hair, but, I understand your need to move on. THANK YOU for everything you've shared with us!
And I just subscribed literally a week ago. Do whatever you need to do for success, Narada, that's 100% understandable. Just please, PLEASE don't ever think about deleting your videos. So many hair gurus have disappeared without a trace, LongHairAaron is the first to come to mind. Your channel has a wealth of information, and it would be a shame to lose it. I'm glad you'll still be present online, I've grown quite fond of you and your style, even before I subscribed. I don't mind subscribing to your gaming channel too if it means more of your content.
Tangy Brandford I know I thought about that. I never would do that to y'all. After everything that my supporters have given me it's the very least that I could do if I am going to walk away.
You are my FAVORITE! I have unsubscribed to soooo many bloggers that have totally changed and I am just not interested. Your voice, knowledge, just aura is just so beautiful and that is what I love about your channel. You are awesome!
I agree the videos were more authentic and less of the "bells and whistles"...maybe you and some of the natural hair OGs can start a vintage hair care channel where we get updates tips advice and just that authentic love we are missing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for educating me on my natural hair. Everything that I know comes from you. I went natural in 2013 and I can say that I mastered my natural through the techniques you posted on UA-cam. Thanks again:)
You are the litteraly one of THE ONLY tubers that I can watch all of the vids fully through out. What I like about your channel is that you actually TEACH us about hair. You are a professional and I feel more comfortable taking active from someone who knows. Plus you're funny. Ima really miss your vids Narada ❤💗 love you. I'll be at the gaming channel.
You made my hair journey so much more pleasant, No bullshit, just very clear info and instructions. I appreciate you, Enjoy you new endeavours, much love!
You are an OG. I watched your videos with AfricanExport and Rustic Beauty. I’ve been natural since 2005 and started watching with NajaFace. I remember when there was three “natural” hair lines - Oyin Handmade, Qhemet Biologics, and Miss Jessie’s. But of luck on the next chapter.
I've been watching your videos since I went natural back in 2010 and you have always been one of my favorites. I'm also a licensed cosmetologist and was specializing in natural hair care. I appreciate you for all of your hard work and dedication. I will absolutely miss your videos but I wish you much continued success in your career. You are one of the real ones and you will be missed.
In my opinion it’s only so much natural hair you can talk about and then it’s like sighhhh what’s next .... kinda when you get through your couple of years of being natural you stop doing length checks and other things you did when you first went natural . I went natural like 6 yrs ago and you were one of the first I watched many blessings in your future endeavors ❤️
I admire your dedication because 650 videos is no small feat! You should be proud of your hard work. You are an educated stylist with a great personality and fabulous hair. I learned a lot from you and if you aren't already teaching then you should start because you are a great teacher and top hair schools will love someone like you. We will miss you!!
AfrikanHairGod, you got me wondering if there is any way you would reconsider ending your hair channel. I recall back when I did my first chop I would flat iron my hair consistently and someone online candidly pointed out was I really being natural. It made me think, as after I did the second chop (and without the heat damage and product build up) my hair is completely different. So, even flat ironing changed the structure of my hair. Also, at the beauty store that starts with a big red S, I saw a UA-camr on a hair product and the products were all in the clearance isle. That showed me corporations heavily influence our buying habits. I bought the clearance product. It turned out to be below my average expectations, and I never bought it again. All in all, we need people like you, the OG's to school the new G's. It is people like you who helped so many of us learn and grow.
You're so right. It just isn't the same. I've watched you for years even though my user name has changed. I miss the old natural hair community on y/t African Export like you mentioned, Sera 2544, Taren, FreeWorshipFreeeWorship...many I could name....but it's changed so much. Natural is one of the few left. I appreciate the time you've put in...as an uploader I know it's time consuming to do this. That's why I'm a watcher, lol. Best of luck to you, thanks for all your work, young man.
Thank you to everyone for your love, support, encouragement, and understanding of my decision to walk away from this channel. This was not an easy decision to make but it was time to make changes for my own personal growth. You all have had the privilege of watching me grow and develop thru college, beauty school, business, and ultimately, life and it has been a privilege for me to be able to share with all of you. Know that each and every one of you have made an incredible impact on my life that has helped me reach heights I never knew was possible for me. There were so many people in my personal life (friends & family) that told me I couldn't do it, that didn't believe in me or just denied me the support I so desperately wanted. I know in my videos I would come off so self-assured and confident, but even the most confident of people experience moments of weakness and insecurities. Whenever I experienced those moments, you all were there to remind me of how far I had come and how much farther I had left to go. As I reach the end of this comment, I find myself tearing up because I didn't realize just how INCREDIBLY BLESSED I am to have such overwhelming love and support from so many. I can't thank you all enough, but thank you again for everything you have done for me.
With all my love,
~ Narada "AfrikanHairGod" Hayes
AfrikanHairGod Yes, Amazingly Blessed!
AfrikanHairGod love you Narada.. take care.. 🤗😚
Hi Narada! You are so right! I thank you for sharing with me your vast knowledge and humour in natural hair care. Because of your tutorials, I learned how to install kinky twists in my hair (the correct way) and save my hair, as well as money! I am very proud of you and I wish you all the best in your career and endeavours! Peace and love...
AfrikanHairGod your channel has been so inspirational to me. All the best. Thank you!!
Wishing you the Best as you continue to achieve your life goals. Learned a lot from you. Don't stop playing your cello either (I remember that vid). Blessings to you and yours!
Let take a moment of silence for the Water Jug
cakegirllove 🤣
cakegirllove 😂😭💀😂😭💀👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
😀😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
cakegirllove not Water Jug...hilarious
EVERYONE, STAND AND GIVE THIS MAN A STANDING OVATION !!!! He was very honest and helpful to the natural hair community. You have left your mark AHG! 🏺(That's my water jug, lol.) Will miss you, God!
Mrs Francy Roberts 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
BRAVO 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
🚶 👏🚶👏🚶👏🚶👏👏👏👏👏
Mrs Francy Roberts ditto, ditto, ditto!!
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I don't blame you for not wanting to continue doing videos on this channel. The whole community is just a joke now. All these silly ass videos of wasting products. Overpriced products and changing of formulas. We've all seen channels that have no business being successful but yet they are due to aesthetics.
I really hope your salon continues to grow as it has been. Rather see you happy and growing your business more and more.
See you on your gaming channel 💜💜
ksha, I have been watching UA-cam videos for many years. I remember years ago natural hair videos were about the products, growing hair, and getting definition. Even until today it seems to be about the same things. Just my opinion.
Agreed
Too much moonlighting....natural hair plus makeup tutorials...
plus fashion tips...plus grocery hauls... plus treating akin conditions plus.
. twirling, spinning and flipping their hair in the mirror for 5 minutes.
ksha. Right. The antics to increase subscribers is so ridiculous. AHG was never a part of that madness. I wrote to one vlogger that she not only made most videos to sell something, but that the products she would promote would always be the most expensive ones. Everybody ain't working making a bunch of money. Hell, I did but now I'm retired.
Plz don't delete nan video!!! I be coming back for tips, style ideas& the water jug kekes lbsvs
Eurydice McDaniel
THANK YOOOUUUUU! I was worried about that too. He needs to leave them right where they are. Us, true supporters, need them videos to stay right where they are.
Denyse Denyse. YES. AHG was my first real teacher when I first big chopped. He was and still is the best.
I know, exactly, how you feel, especially, since I am an O.G. natural hair channel. I almost quit my channel last year, but, decided to implement new content, instead. My goal was to get my natural hair, healthy and waist length. It's healthy and almost waist length and it's, like, now what? I'm going to stick it out a little bit longer, because, it's my outlet from my annoying full-time job. I am happy, I met you in Atlanta a couple of years, ago. Farewell to you:)
NeziNapps akaNezi hiiiiiii Nezzzzi,
I very much enjoy your videos and your old ones. They are cutting edge hilarious. Still want that busted hair dryer though 🤣🤣🤣🤣.
I have seen a lot of you tubers doing a lot of natural hair tutorials and has become extremely competitive. Many of them are a rendition of Patricia bright. It becomes visually draining at times
Hair care is science. The science don't change. The products change. Techniques change on caring for and styling hair. Your contributions to the natural hair community are greatly appreciated and needed. Thoroughly entertaining. No explanation required. Growth and evolving is a part of life. Move on and do great things. God bless you sweetie. 😗❤❤
7 years is no small feat. Peace and abundance to you and all your future endeavors.
Awww ☹️ UA-cam is dying. It will be even a sadder place without you ❤️ I feel like I've watched you grow up on UA-cam.
The Natural hair community here on UA-cam is very superficial now. I think capitalism and corporate entities have done us a disservice, because they constantly send free products to UA-camrs, and the You tuber's just make pointless videos of them using products that they would never purchase with their own money. I think Natural hair is a personal experience, and you cannot look to others to fully educate you on your own hair, you have to learn how to do it on your own, so UA-cam isn't necessary, it's helpful but not necessary for one's own journey.
Colby Kamilah amen. I just noticed. Even in hair groups. It's like ever time I see a upload or post it's, their new product is my favorite 😒 it seems to be so fake now. Keeping up with the new trend, wigs, bleaching hair. Sad
Colby Kamilah it's always been like that
Colby Kamilah, I remember years ago UA-cam natural hair channels were big on products, products, products. When I look back, those videos did work from an advertising standpoint to get us (or me) to buy all those creams and gels. I stopped watching the videos for a couple years and stopped using all those products and wouldn't you know my hair flourished. Now, coming back and hearing AfrikanHairGod, I totally understand where he is coming from.
I have been natural since 2009. I too, feel that the natural hair community has really changed since then. When I first went natural, the message was about accepting the hair that grows out of your scalp. But I feel like the newer crop of naturals really haven't accepted their hair. I noticed the trend of the overdone baby hairs. I was through when some of them started relaxing their edges for the slayed baby hair look. Also, it's so much more commercialized than it was back when I first went natural. These companies would send the vloggers products to promote on their channels. All the vloggers would say this is their new favorite product. They always like the product etc., etc. But back in the day when things weren't so commercialized, the vloggers seem more truthful and would let you know if they didn't like a product or it didn't work for them.
Agreed! And almost all of the people I watched ended up cutting off a bunch of hair because of all the products they felt they needed to use for sponsors. Like, Naptural85 :( I guess people thought her homemade formulas were boring, but she ruined her hair and I used some of those products on her recommendation and had a hair set back as well. It's a shame. I'd rather people just use what works and make fewer videos.
No one will ever be like you. You do this because you love it. You don’t do it for the money. This is why you are my favorite UA-camr
Been a fan for years, sad to see you go but you gotta do what’s best for you ❤️
The truth is natural hair isn't that complex, and so the info has become repetitive. There's no magic low to no manipulation, moisturization, and your hair can retain length past ur shoulders. That's been my experience
I've been with you since the beginning and I will always appreciate your voice. You've taught us so much and I appreciate you. I will always watch your old videos.
You are one of the VERY FEW whose videos ACTUALLY teach haircare. I gonna miss you Teacher!
I am sick at heart but I FULLY understand that life takes many xhapters, and this one, well, for at least now, is closed. You are a gorgeous and classy brother,and you will be sorely missed. May the Lord bless you in ALL you travels and life, and I will always come back to THE BEST hair professionals around. Yes, vanity abounds, but NOT you! Bless ypu, bless you, bless you.♡♡♡♡♡ Hunter
H. Wolfe ...well said
It seems most natural UA-camrs are no longer doing natural hair care vids. They doing how to slay your lace front videos. 😏
TriathlonandMakeup lol but honestly how many twist out, rice water, and onion juice videos can you do? I think after a point they run out of material and run to wigs and hair color.
Cutie Pie You have a point.
Basically yeah! we went to leave the "cream crack" to be "weave-slaves" apparently or using the most expensive products and slathering them in your head hahaha
TriathlonandMakeup yes its all about the lace fronts now, and recovering from edges damage caused by lace fronts. When will they ever learn?
T M glamfun.... The first time I watched her videos my hair was neck length, so was hers. We are in 2018, she still can't figure out how to grow out her hair, my hair is mid back length 😅🤣😔. How can she advise people on natural hair when she 's struggling and wears wigs 24h/24.
I barely comment on your videos but I have followed you since you first started! Respectively saying this but I really wish you would stay! But honestly I get it! UA-cam has become something very different I respect you so highly! I put you up there with Ateya & Muffinsmylover because you guys really are soooo genuine! Again you will be missed & you brought so much to the table! Keep your head up you rock honey!!! 💕💚💜🧡💛❤️💖!!!!
I agree. People forget all about april,the wig guru
You taught me a great deal about caring for my natural hair. We see the hard work and dedication you put in to create these great educational videos ( including the rants ;) ) You are greatly appreciated. Sending love from San Diego, CA.
This hurt. You have helped so many people. But We do understand that life changes courses. We support and Love you 😘 P.S I do feel you should have gotten more recognition. You are very authentic, original and very informative. You are way above most on the YT. So knowledgeable and very well articulated.
I actually miss the old style of UA-cam tbh. I'll miss your videos.
I saw the water only wash method rant when I was 14 years old and I was crying laughing the entire time! But I was so drawn in because you know so much about hair and you definitely offered the real tea compared to these other channels that really don't know what they are doing to their hair. You inspired me to learn more about hair and helped me sift through the bullshit and made me laugh and snatched my edges with the super-slaying styles you made. Thank you so much, AfrikanHairGod. Be blessed ❤
Sad to see you go. I feel like there will definitely be a void on this platform without your information, commentary, and videos. I’m just glad I’m following you on IG and can get my African Hair God fix on there.
Amen! I'm going to do the same!
I miss the old YT as well where you could come to get information and support from one person to another, especially within the natural hair community. That’s when people were just excited to share what worked and their experience without glitz and glam (2009 and earlier). Most YTbers didn’t even share their real name and/or personal info so it was strictly hair care. I do understand the change and growth, which can be good, but nothing beats a true OG who keeps it real and is pleasant to talk to/chill with/watch. Thanks for sharing your experience and expertise. You have been a God send for the natural hair community.
I agree, 7-8 years ago, we were all learning, now it's just about product pushing
I went natural back when youtube wasnt even really a thing.. it was only maybe 3 or 4 ppl doing videos. I was on message boards! Blackgirllonghair for example... UA-cam has def changed for the worst when money got involved..
I remember the message boards and fotki lol. It has changed so much...
brookesb997 oh yeah I started on fotki.... I forgot all about that site. That was like the Instagram back then lol
Music Games
You said it PERFECTLY! 💯💯💯
Me too when I first went back Natural this was my go to channel! I now jus basically do whatever my natural hair wants! No longer do I spend crazy coins on my natural hair. I just keep it simple and my natural hair is flourishing from my scalp.
Akilah C. Even those are changing! I was on K.I.S.S (Keep it simple sister) and I remember i went back like last year or so and they are now charging a monthly membership fee!!! I’m like are you serious!!! Even our own outlets are starting to exploit what was a seriously beautiful thing! That’s just like i hate the o you went natural comment.. No i just stopped getting relaxers! It shouldn’t be this radical thing when ppl with afro texture hair are free from texture altering chemicals.
Oh hunny, you were critical when I was relearning and rehabilitating my hair. You saved me so much time and money. Thank you for your time, effort and energy that you put in educating us on how to enjoy, love and nourish our hair! Peace and abundance to you!
THANK YOU for taking time out of your life to educate us on natural hair for these many years. I've been natural since 2009 and I remember when finding natural hair videos on UA-cam was few and far between. I definitely feel the change in the natural hair community and it has been a little disheartening at times, which is why I'm not subscribed to most of them. You were always honest and a breath of fresh air. Good luck on your next life endeavors. This channel don't owe me nothing :)
I'll miss you on this side of the UA-cam pond. 😭
I'm glad we now have BlackGaymerGod.
I dreaded this! Got the notification last night that said "Why I'm Qui" but when I clicked it was deleted. Was praying you had a change of heart! I do wish you the best; you're so honest and beautiful - I KNOW you'll succeed at your next venture!
Aww this channel will be missed, but I totally understand your decision. I have learned TONS of valuable information from your content, and I appreciate the time you've dedicated to sharing your knowledge. As a long time You Tube viewer I too have seen the shift in content...and it's definitely changed. It feels like it's all about the $$ and Sponsorships and Colabs with companies which leaves you to question the person's sincerity unfortunately. I wish you all the best in everything you do and an early Happy Birthday (we're birthday twins 😊) Take care and see you on your new channel💖.
It makes me sad to see you go, but I understand.
1. Thank you for staying true to yourself and not "selling out" for more subscribers.
2. No you haven't gotten the recognition you've deserved when it comes to subs. Imo you should be as big as naptural85 is.
3. Please don't think that you haven't made an impact on the natural hair community. I owe so much to you and I wish I could give back to you what you've given me and thousands of other people. I talk about you all the time in real life and I've directed people to your
channel as well.
4. I wish it wasn't as time consuming as it is so you could continue.
5. Lemme tell you what my mom told me when I was feeling underappreciated about my photography: If you offer the average person the choice of an apple or creme brulee, most would pick the apple because it's familiar and pretty. Creme brulee just looks like burned stuff in a boring pot. BUT people who know what creme brulee is know its value and truly appreciate the flavor and what goes into making it. You are creme brulee and these other hair channels are apples. You can't compare the two. People flock to those basic channels because it's "pretty" and superficial and familiar. But you offered so so so much more. Your content is invaluable. Please leave the old videos up for us to refer back to.
6. I guess we say goodbye now cause I'm not into video games. 😢😭😭 Is it weird to say I love you? But I do in a subscriber vs youtuber kinda way lol. I'm gonna miss you so much. Why does this feel like graduating high school and saying goodbye to all my friends.... 😔 I wish you the best in all your future endeavors. And thank you for making this video instead of dropping off the face of the earth with no explanation like other youtubers do. Omg I'm so sad right now. 💙💜
gigglyfitzgirl
I was waiting for your comment. 😄😄😄
Denyse Denyse 😭 I was scrolling through my feed and saw the thumbnail again and got sad all over again. Sigh.
gigglyfitzgirl
The sadness hit Me too. However jokes aside your comment was 💯💯💯 on point. As usual.
Denyse Denyse Thanks! 💓
I’m hurt by this because your channel has really helped me in so many ways. It’s obvious that you cared about teaching us HOW to care for our hair and provided us with new information instead of selling us products. However I do understand your decision and I wish you the best❤️
Every single point you made makes sense. I get it. You are speaking the truth like you always have and continue to do when it comes to natural hair care. I am so sad to see you leave, yet I know this is something you’ve obviously thought about and have every right to make. You have inspired me so much throughout the years and I couldn’t agree more with the point you made about not getting the recognition you deserve. I used to sit and watch your videos then watch some other random UA-camr who basically did nothing but do her hair then pose in front of the camera and it’s like really? Really? What did I learn from that? Afrikanhairgod I still practice everything you taught me and you will be missed. Thank you for the time, effort and education you provided all of us❤️✊🏾. I’m hoping to do a response video to this if it’s alright with you because I’ve noticed a lot of changes in this community too that need to be addressed.
I CANNAAAAAAAAHHHHH 😢 I could tell you were getting tired tho!
Najahface was the original natural hair UA-camr back in 06-08 I always wondered what happened to her she was on YT before it was a business. It's so completely different now. All the OGs are disappearing now it a new generation now. You've done great work thank your for your skating videos love them I'm so inspired.
i remember her and str8isis
Wow, I remember her. She struggled a little bit though. But she was learning as she went along. She was the first one I subscribed to, then I think one day she just disappeared.
You will be missed. I'm glad you took the time to say good bye to your faithful viewer because not everyone do that. I do consider you an OG to the natural hair community on YT. I started watching natural hair videos on YT in 2009 and so many people never got there due credit so i feel you on that subject and it's sad. Every time someone mentions the old YT i get a little sad, but change don 't always feel good. Your videos have helped me, so I thank you. I wish you well in all that you do off camera and I hope you continue to grow and prosper.
AfrikanHairGod I LOVED your channel, precisely for the reasons you explained that it is not about vanity, makeup, weaves, etc. So many natural hair videos are so formulaic and I will miss your content because of your originality, so much! I hope you do still upload a few vids from time to time, but understand where you are coming from.
Omg I'm going to miss you so much, but I thank you for everything you put out there for us. I wish you all the happiness in the world!
Damn I was hoping it was a clickbait title!
Sara Morris He never does clickbait. That's one of the things I'll miss about th is channel. He's so genuine and authentic
He never does clickbait but I was hoping this would be the first time he would too
I was gonna say that I never clickbait but y'all already know 😂
AfrikanHairGod I know, I know, but a bitch can hope!
Marie Ozell. You took the words right out of my mouth.
This is really sad. I liked this channel because you're the only natural hair vlogger I follow that actually went to school for natural hair. I trust your content. The others were just for entertainment...for me anyway. Good luck in your future endeavors!
Damn! My OG UA-cam hair people were definitely you, FusionofCultures, Naptural85, and AfricanExport (who doesn't post anymore for some reason). These guys (especially you AfrikanHairGod) really broke down the science of natural hair and encouraged me to know more about the science of my "own" hair. Which in turn allowed me to get my most optimal hair health regimens. Sad to see you leave but I respect your decision. Like people out here hoping to the "Hair Gods" for the best twist out in life, know that this guy is likely one of them. :D Why? because we out here getting our best facts from AfrikanHairGod. I wish the best for you ad continued success at your salon. Hopefully, there will be another future platform or a shift in the youtube community that will allow you to share your content again.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I will truely miss you honesty about hair. Good luck on all your future indivers. Hope to see you on your new channel.
I used to LOVE watching African Export's channel! You're so right about if you don't follow the "trend" you do get left in the dust. We appreciate all the OG's and the free info put out there when there weren't many doing it. Thank you!!!!
Aly Richardson i miss her.
You’ve done enough! Go and live your life! You’re so talented and you have so much to offer. Plus you get to apply the knowledge you showed us to live clients! I know something amazing will come of that. People need to live beyond the internet again.
Ps I tried the soft n shine gel you suggested and I’ve also discovered that a little castor oil and gel works for my twist outs too!
Thanks for everything and all the best!
I respect your decision because I know you how much time and work goes into posting videos. If you get the time and want to do talk videos like this, I will watch with gratitude because I like hearing your perspective. Either way, thanks for your hard work and education that you have contributed to this community.
Thank you so much for being so authentic in the video! You hit some major points that would help ANYONE who is interested in joining this space. This should be the go to video about the good, bad and ugly of having a UA-cam channel.
It has been wonderful to witness your growth and maturity, not just as a person but as a stylist, while still remaining your true authentic self. Can’t say that about everyone and I’ve followed a lot of OGs. You, African Export and Suge are just a couple of my favs that always remained real. It’s like all the real ones leave eventually 😔. But I am happy you are keeping the videos up. That water jug use to take me out!! Lol...wish you nothing but continued success and blessings in this thing called life! Thank you for your contributions to the NHC and YT. Your content will be missed!
This is the realest video I've seen in regards to being a UA-camr and the natural hair community. I've witnessed so much foolery and things are not changing. Like others have stated UA-cam has become a joke and is oversaturated with content. There are a few UA-camrs that I actually follow and appreciate..but now if you don't have a banging outro..intro...transitions..blah blah people don't stay. It should be about the content not the "show" sorta of speak. You will be greatly missed. This seriously makes me sad but I GET IT
The make up gurus have taken over thus leaving natural hair vloggers stuck in the mud..wish it was 2012 again😕
I can't add anything new than what's already been said. But as a senior citizens long-time subscriber since I cut my locks off in 2010, I am truly going to miss your authentic loving and giving self. Thank you for being you. Have your best future. Love.
Wow... I never underestimated the work UA-camrs put forth. Its not easy. And yes I have heard of natural hair UA-camrs talk about a few of the topics you mentioned.
Thanks for your transparency!
Really sad to see you go, you really made an impact in the natural hair community! I understand and support this decision and know you will go on to do bigger and better things !
I am going to miss your natural hair videos. I could watch you film in a bathroom with no backdrop, no diva rings, I don't need any of it.
That said, I do understand living your life for YOU.
I'll be re-watching your videos when I miss them lol and I'll definitely be subscribing to your new channel, I like your gaming videos. I just enjoy hearing you speak period lol.
Thank you for all of your hard work , and thank you for not leaving UA-cam all together!
Love you!
Naroda, you are very professional! and you have matured! I have been a subscriber for years and will miss you... I really feel like there will something very soon in the hair care industry that will take hold of you and make you want to come back. Like you said a new wave of repeters have come along and don't know half of what you know, but have 200,000 subscribers. Keep being real and if you do decide to come back, I know it will be will real content. I subscribe to Tyrone at afro hair addictions and he always gave you your props also. I will truly miss seeing your hair and skating videos. Good Luck you will be really missed.
We are going to miss you! Please don't delete this channel I still use your videos for some hairstyles
I know this is old video but you and Long Hair Aaron (who you always shouted out) were the reasons why I stayed natural as long as I did. You was honest and you never changed. You recommended products that would work not because you were being sponsored and I really appreciate that. I wish you nothing but the best.
I am one in many that subscribed not only because you're comical, entertaining and genuine....but primarily because you are generous, prolific and exceptional at the art of hair. I appreciated your sincerity and your spending your self on behalf of the public. We saw you.....We heard you..... WE'LL MISS YOU! I am 57 yrs. of age and you have taught my generation how to care for our hair and more important, to love it! BRAVO!! Much success to you on caring for our...'Good Hair'.
I UNDERSTAND THE TIME FACTOR AND WANT U TO KNOW YOUR VIDEOS HAVE BEEN VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.....I HOPE THAT THE VIDEOS YOU HAVE STAY UP.....THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND DEDICATION YOU'VE GIVEN US.
I remember the first time I watched your video. I said, "He really knows what he is talking about." You are truly awesome.
Okay! I just gotta...say it......AfricanExport hasn't posted in 2 years and Taren Guy's on some new level spiritual stuff. But I feel you!
It has been a pleasure and an honor to watch your videos and growth. Thank you for educating and reminding me about proper hair care. Change is not a bad thing. We are all dynamic beings and if we don't move forward, we stagnate. I will miss you here on UA-cam. 😢 Thank you and...Be Blessed!
Thanks everyone for your love and understanding. If you would like to check out my gaming channel you can view it here: ua-cam.com/channels/bj5vsTOYzgC0c99uGOfZ5g.html
This is a whole new genre of videos that I'm getting into so it's taken me a min to get into the groove of things. I mainly feature live streams gameplays of various role-playing games, action, survival horror & first-person shooters. I plan to expand and do much more as my new channel continues to grow. We have a small intimate community where we all talk, encourage, and discuss all while enjoying video games.
BlackGaymerGod I am going to miss you so much 😩😢😢😢
😢😢😢😢😢😢😢. I loved your channel!!!! I will miss you terribly!!!!! You are very knowledgeable and humorous as well. I do wish you well on your future endeavors. Thank you, for blessing us with your wit and teachings.
BlackGaymerGod I swear I thought about you yesterday and wondering if you started a gamer channel! Definitely subscribing!
Yay!! I love to game too! I'll be there! I can't wait to see what games you choose to play!
Thank you for all of the educational tips and time you've spent on giving us great content. I will miss this channel and miss your knowledge on hair. But I'm still happy to have your gaming channel, it's awesome as well. Thanks for everything Narada!
Thank you so much for educating us.
I’ve learned so much from you, I’ll def miss your content. Thank you for ur time.
You are the best! I miss your uploads but I don't really miss YOU because I've always followed you on FB and on Instagram. I really love the education that you have given us. Maybe some day you will dust off that water jug and give us another blast. 🖤⭐🌟✨ Be blessed!!🙏
And I distinctly remember saying to myself, “Damn I never knew you could do this with hair!” You definitely have your own signature and introduced some new things to me back when I had hair. I’m happy for you!
I’ve been watching you since 2010 I believe. And you are the one that’s taught me how to flat twist. Thank you for all that you’ve taught over the years.
As always, I appreciate your candor. I've loved all of your videos (at least all the ones I've seen...you have so many lol) because you're just too real for life and have an amazing ability to inspire laughter, which I believe is good for the soul. Thank you for your contribution to the Natural Hair Community, especially when it came to revealing and highlighting the pertinent information which is nearly impossible to discover in this day and age with everyone pushing this and that product or method. Your antics on this channel will be missed but I do wish you the very best with your future endeavors :-)
And another thing, I have to be honest: sometimes I just watched for your personality. It's so darn real and refreshing! You are gorgeous and mature. It's sad because there really is an audience on here for you. I feel a binge-watch coming on.
It’s sad to see you go but I understand. Lately I haven’t been watching many natural hair channels because a lot of people say the same thing over and over again...I’m happy I was able to find your channel and watch educational videos that helped me find a simplified hair routine . Thanks for everything and good luck in your feature endeavors.
You have helped me so much on my hair journey! I’m 1 year natural and without your videos I would have been lost! You’re one of the few UA-camrs with integrity who care about the health our hair. You will be missed. 💙
Wow. This is a big loss for the natural hair community. But you are totally right. Things have changed... stay true to yourself. Thank you for everything you gave us.
I understand your decision and will miss your videos. You are absolutely right about you not getting the recognition you deserve. I will definitely come to your salon whenever I'm in Atlanta again. I have truly valued your perspective and knowledge throughout the years. From hair to life and all around. Pray the best for you and your endeavors!!!
I really hate to see you go but I understand your reasons. You are very right about the changes that have happened on UA-cam. It's not the UA-cam it was in its pioneer years. Your hair advice was the most realest, informative and refreshing I've ever viewed and I'm going to miss that!
😢 Will miss this channel....but will see you on the other one. 😁😁
You dropped so many gems in this video regarding the UA-cam natural hair community. I really haven’t been watching natural hair videos for over a year unless I’m looking for a specific style or something about headwraps lmao it’s just not the same. I’ve been subscribed to you for quite some time now, and I do enjoy your content. So I hope you’ll keep your videos on here even if you decide not to upload anymore. I respect it. You may love something but Sometimes it’s just not worth it anymore. Anyway! Rant done. 😂 Congratulations and cheers to new beginnings
I’ve been kicking around these comment skreets for years! And I must say I’m sad to see you go BUT I am grateful for your contribution to not only natural hair care but my personal journey. When I found your channel in 2011 I was a new natural looking for help and boy did I find it here! I gave up in 2013 but I’ve been back and forth over the past years. No matter the state of my hair though, I stayed subscribed and tuned in to every video upload. I’ve really enjoyed all of your videos, those with Henny, those with the water jug!, and those with your sister. As well as your hobby videos (even though I can’t get into gaming). I’m really going to miss the realness of your channel and your minimalist approach to hair care. I must say that the other channels that I’m subscribed to are selling dreams on both hair and beauty. And you’re right, all of the you tubers that I found back in the day when I started my journey are gone, but I’m glad you stayed! I’ll stay subscribed as long as you have an account! Be blessed AHG! Now I got to come to ALANUH and visit the griyn thumb! Lol!
And as a chemist, I have to say that your knowledge of the science of hair is impeccable! So your hard work has not gone unnoticed!
I went natural in 2010 and I know I started following you before that...probably since 2009. I have TRULY enjoyed your channel and the knowledge you have shared with us. I do think there is a place for videos which teach how to take care of our hair, but, I understand your need to move on. THANK YOU for everything you've shared with us!
I truly understand your reasoning. The dynamics of natural hair videos have changed. Wishing you well!
"I'm not new to this I'm true to this" oooo I like that. I would seriously pay for like a webinar teaching us how your hair behaves.
And I just subscribed literally a week ago. Do whatever you need to do for success, Narada, that's 100% understandable. Just please, PLEASE don't ever think about deleting your videos. So many hair gurus have disappeared without a trace, LongHairAaron is the first to come to mind. Your channel has a wealth of information, and it would be a shame to lose it. I'm glad you'll still be present online, I've grown quite fond of you and your style, even before I subscribed. I don't mind subscribing to your gaming channel too if it means more of your content.
Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh! I'm going to miss your videos. A lot of the older vloggers aren't making videos anymore.
CandieGirl85 Soooo if they are not making anymore videos. then what are they doing???????
Going to miss your videos..... Thanks for saying bye some the great ones left without saying anything. Good luck !!
Tangy Brandford I know I thought about that. I never would do that to y'all. After everything that my supporters have given me it's the very least that I could do if I am going to walk away.
It pains me to see you go, but we understand. UA-cam has changed. :(
You are my FAVORITE! I have unsubscribed to soooo many bloggers that have totally changed and I am just not interested. Your voice, knowledge, just aura is just so beautiful and that is what I love about your channel. You are awesome!
You inspired me to go natural four years, I have never looked back since then. Your hair videos will be missed.
Thank you so much ❤.
I have watched and learned so much from you. 18yrs natural and counting. Thank you so much for your time, honesty, and knowledge! 🤗
Twana Ebnezer
I have been natural for 18 years too! I stopped with the relaxers since the year 2000. And never looked back. 😊😊😁😁
I agree the videos were more authentic and less of the "bells and whistles"...maybe you and some of the natural hair OGs can start a vintage hair care channel where we get updates tips advice and just that authentic love we are missing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
luvjnz
Yes! I was just thinking the same thing. Africanexport, tarenguy, kimmaytube, and so on. They all need to link up and do Just what you said.
Are those the same ppl that you named that got into the intense, messy YT drama over that misunderstanding over a video response lol
I remember that!! lol
AfrikanHairGod
Yes the hell they did! 😄😭😂😂😂😂 Totally remember that! But putting that drama to the side. I still stand by my comment. 😂😄😄😄
Thank you so much for educating me on my natural hair. Everything that I know comes from you. I went natural in 2013 and I can say that I mastered my natural through the techniques you posted on UA-cam. Thanks again:)
You are the litteraly one of THE ONLY tubers that I can watch all of the vids fully through out. What I like about your channel is that you actually TEACH us about hair. You are a professional and I feel more comfortable taking active from someone who knows. Plus you're funny.
Ima really miss your vids Narada ❤💗 love you. I'll be at the gaming channel.
You made my hair journey so much more pleasant, No bullshit, just very clear info and instructions.
I appreciate you, Enjoy you new endeavours, much love!
Aww I wish you the best!❤️ You’ve helped me so much throughout my natural hair journey!
You are an OG. I watched your videos with AfricanExport and Rustic Beauty. I’ve been natural since 2005 and started watching with NajaFace. I remember when there was three “natural” hair lines - Oyin Handmade, Qhemet Biologics, and Miss Jessie’s. But of luck on the next chapter.
I've been watching your videos since I went natural back in 2010 and you have always been one of my favorites. I'm also a licensed cosmetologist and was specializing in natural hair care. I appreciate you for all of your hard work and dedication. I will absolutely miss your videos but I wish you much continued success in your career. You are one of the real ones and you will be missed.
In my opinion it’s only so much natural hair you can talk about and then it’s like sighhhh what’s next .... kinda when you get through your couple of years of being natural you stop doing length checks and other things you did when you first went natural . I went natural like 6 yrs ago and you were one of the first I watched many blessings in your future endeavors ❤️
Subbie since 09-10, you're right Natural YT hasn't been the same for a while! Live, sir. We get it 😊
Gonna miss you, my friend. But I totally understand.
Best wishes to you in life and with your new channel!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I admire your dedication because 650 videos is no small feat! You should be proud of your hard work. You are an educated stylist with a great personality and fabulous hair. I learned a lot from you and if you aren't already teaching then you should start because you are a great teacher and top hair schools will love someone like you. We will miss you!!
AfrikanHairGod, you got me wondering if there is any way you would reconsider ending your hair channel. I recall back when I did my first chop I would flat iron my hair consistently and someone online candidly pointed out was I really being natural. It made me think, as after I did the second chop (and without the heat damage and product build up) my hair is completely different. So, even flat ironing changed the structure of my hair.
Also, at the beauty store that starts with a big red S, I saw a UA-camr on a hair product and the products were all in the clearance isle. That showed me corporations heavily influence our buying habits. I bought the clearance product. It turned out to be below my average expectations, and I never bought it again. All in all, we need people like you, the OG's to school the new G's. It is people like you who helped so many of us learn and grow.
You're so right. It just isn't the same. I've watched you for years even though my user name has changed. I miss the old natural hair community on y/t African Export like you mentioned, Sera 2544, Taren, FreeWorshipFreeeWorship...many I could name....but it's changed so much. Natural is one of the few left. I appreciate the time you've put in...as an uploader I know it's time consuming to do this. That's why I'm a watcher, lol. Best of luck to you, thanks for all your work, young man.