The problem is people need to stop blindly following what everybody and their sister on UA-cam is doing. Figure out and do what works for YOU. I've broken so many natural hair "rules" and my hair has never been healthier.
gigglyfitzgirl I agree! Throughout my natural hair journey (3 years) I've heard people say you should do a protein treatment once a month. I don't! But I do do protein treatments before I dye my hair and I dye my hair 3 times a year (to hide greys)I don't know if that's ok but that's what I do!
I use protein, but I was lucky because my mom is a licensed cosmetologist. So I know.. I use aphogee 2 minute reconstructor And water only washing? Wtf? And don't let me rant about the cowashing thing.. cowashing doesn't make any sense to me, it's like washing your body with a body lotion.
I've never used a protein treatment or elasticity treatment because I get enough protein in my diet. These "gurus" ain't gurus. They're not trichologists, dermalogoists or most not even cosmetologist so you can't listen to everything they say or follow everything they do. Listen to your hair. As always, AfrikanHairGod, you speak the truth.
So true, my hair was approximately 12 inches when I went to a stylist who insisted that a protein treatment (aphogee to be exact) would help my thick bushy hair. Fast forward 3 months to another big chop. Listen to this man, don't replicate my mistake.
You should do a video on how the natural hair community is turning their back on coconut oil because I'm still confused to why all of a sudden everybody has issues with coconut oil and getting rid of their products that contain coconut oil and I'm not about to throw out of my products with coconut oil lol
I for one don't really like it because from the first time I tried it by itself it made my hair brittle and dry . I can use it mixed with another oil though but you are right, it seems to be a new trend , all this well known UA-camrs saying that their hair hates it now whereas before their hair loved it.
Shantia Allen Right?!!! I love coconut oil! I only use it as a detangler or mixing with conditioners that will be washed out anyway. I know everyone is different though, but what bothers me is IF one UA-camr stops then it seems like a WHOLE wave of followers stop too. Just based on ONE person's experience! We don't even know all the factors! Is someone really going to toss out their coconut oil after a bad hair day based on someone else's opinion vs facts? That's crazy to me😅
Shantia Allen It always made my scalp itch so I can use it when combined with other things. I can't believe people are saying not to use it now...That's interesting. I wish people would do what works for them. Sigh
Shantia Allen lol its because naptural85 did a video on it. she no longer uses it... now everyones eliminating coconut oil...like me lol. i stopped using it but not really seen a major difference yet.
I stopped using it a while ago because it makes my scalp burn, thus causing flakes. It dries my hair out, as well. But as for everyone else, it could possibly be a trend, now that you mention it. It's kind of annoying when so many people stop doing something because someone else stops. That's why I could care less about the natural hair community, lol.
You are sooooo right. I'm an almost 3 year natural, and I was concerned about having moisture overload because my texture has softened, my curls have become a little more defined, and more manageable than my earlier years. I was obsessive over it because of all the you tube scares and time blood, sweat and tears I've put into having healthy hair. I almost fed into the aphogee protein craze, but instead I pre-pood my hair with castor oil and stoped using a leave in conditioner every wash. My hair is gorgeous and simply more manageable now. Keep serving us truth honey. BLESSINGS❤❤❤❤❤
It's time to realize that less is more when it comes to natural hair. All these expensive products and whatnot many times do more damage than good. Keep a simple regimen and find what works for you and your hair will grow. I used to spend too much money trying to get my hair to look like these youtubers...all the while they getting the products for FREE so their opinion is bought and paid for. Thats why I love this Channel, you keep it 100!!
Thank you!!! Most people that think they are protein sensitive are really just suffering from overload because they didn't need it in the first place. Protein is something you need after your hair has been broken down (by heat, chemical damage from color or relaxers etc) and needs to be protected by a coat of protein. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
you're not kidding about that protein overload. it took like a month of constantly moisturizing my hair daily, deep conditioning every week to get rid of it. never again. -__-
So I had to go back and look at Naptural85's video and she sure isn't doing that water only method lol. She uses African black soap now. Great information as usually. Idk why ACTUAL cosmetologist aren't super popular on UA-cam!?!? Too much truth...
Amanda LaShawn naturals don't like us... Many of the licensed professionals aren't well informed about hair care unfortunately so we got pegged as anti-natural hair.
Amanda LaShawn I remember Naptural85 was trying it out when she was trying to figure out what was going on with her hair. She learned later on it was candida messing with her hair texture and coloring it only made it worse in the long run.
RANT TIME: I was about to buy the aphogee protein because youtubers recommended it but i couldn't find it anywhere so i didn't buy it. The oil mix, i freaking bought a lot of expensive oils, essential oils to mix and that shit didn't do anything for me. Wtf is cowashing? I heard some youtubers use shampoo once a month. My stupid ass was literally following what "The Natural Hair Community" said. As a result, i spent $130 dollars in a MOTHAFUCKING DAY buying natural hair products without cones and sulfates or other shit. Never again. I want back to the basic and you know what, my hair loves grease which is a no no for the natural hair community, my hair loves sulfates and the cones and my hair felt clean. And why natural hair products are so damn expensive?
MsHelloKittyLover people don't realise that you don't have to spend hella money on silicone/sulfate free products. you can use apple cider vinegar or clay to wash your hair and if you need to shampoo invest in a simple Shea moisture shampoo. I use either their yucca and plantain, curl and shine, or their raw Shea shampoo. you don't even have to use Shea moisture there are many other sulfate and silicone free shampoos out there. Suave Everlasting sunshine conditioner is a silicone free conditioner that works well on natural hair and it costs 1-3 dollars for a huge bottle. You can use sweet almond oil/castor oil and peppermint oil or Doo Gro Mega Growth oil for your scalp. Shea Moisture Restorative Conditioner is a good product for most natural hair and it doubles as a deep conditioner and a leave in and it costs 9.99 at GNC so you can mix oils with it or use it as is to deep condition and not even rinse it out then use a cream and or butter over it like Eden body works curl defining cream or Shea Moisture Curl enhancing smoothie I don't even use a cream over it anymore I use the Shea Moisture Curl Gel souffle over it and my hair is moisturized all week and if you need a sealant I recommend avocado oil and Shea butter, Shea nut oil, or Castor oil.
I like the way you're cleaning up all the mess in the natural hair community. Lol. Whenever I come across a new product or some new "treatment", I do extensive research on it before buying or doing it. And 9 times out of 10, I conclude that my hair doesn't need it. Seems like a lotta people don't fully understand *what* exactly a protein treatment does to the hair structurally. Those pure, hard proteins that people put in their hair makes me cringe,lolz. I would neva!
I have NEVER used protein and i NEVER will. My ancestors didnt use protein on their hair so why should i???? Using proteins on your hair in the form of shampoo or however people put it on their hair is playing with fire!!! I rather INTERNALLY take protein when i eat my eggs and my beans, OKAY!!!
s3xiisir3n Absurd? The audacity of you!!! You disrespectful.......PERSON!! How dare you speak to me in such a manner. You don't know my ancestors and you don't know what they did to their hair. I DO!!! They are my blood, my ancestry and my heritage!!!! and in my family we don't use protein treatments. the women in my family all have long hair, thick glorious manes, honey. effortless growth and length retention without the use of protein treatments. So if THEIR hair is that way, then mine surely is too. so don't teyell me about my damn ancestors
You are absolutely right!! I've seen girls do reviews on protein treatments that didn't need it and give the product a bad review and I'm like the product isn't bad you just didn't need it... you really need to only use them when needed or it will cause more damage!! Great video!!
I said the exact same thing about Naptural85 and the WOW method. She was singing it's praises one week and a few weeks later, she's using black soap. All these people who blindly follow these youtubers will not have a successful hair journey. People have to stop being lazy and do their own research. I totally agree about the usage of protein. My regimen is HEAVILY moisture based. I avoid protein like the plague and my hair is thriving, it's always soft, and I retain length. People wanted to burn me at the stake when I said that natural hair doesn't need protein. Great video and thank you for saying what NEEDS to be said in the NHC.
So true. I have only needed protein once in my lifetime, and that was when I decided to go from many years of flat ironing to heatless styling. I did use aphrogee two step, my hair needed it bcz of all the years of heat styling. Yes I could have just big chopped, but that wasn't the right choice for me. I haven't used a hard protein treatment since then, and I most likely will not need to.
DeeDee Locks GIRL YES! Me TOO! I was dead ass ready to buy from green_beauty_channel and do that damn thing. So glad I stumbled across this video. Total hair saver! I will just buy her (green beauty channel) hot oil treatment and call it a day. No need to add protein since it like" playing with fire" as afrikanhairgod said.
3 years later I’m reading this and am thinking the exact same thing as you! Just about an hour ago another natural hair influencer recommended I use the aphrogee 2 step treatment because it sounds like my hair is weak. I was describing what my hair has been doing in this past year (to me, extra shedding even though my hair stylist says my hair is healthy), and thinning in 2 spots on the very front of my hairline). I’ve been bleaching my hair for about 4 years and never had any issues. I’m going through extra stress so I thought that might be the cause. I’m also taking the curlsmith vitamins, but haven’t noticed any difference. I still don’t know what to do, but now I’m definitely NOT going to be using that aphrogee treatment.
Well said! Its true I have been seeing every man jack pushing protein treatments like it can fix everything. Thank goodness I am one of those who does not take every idea as gospel. Perhaps you could do a video on reasons for dry hair and tips to keep hair moisturized.
thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was close to buying apogee but viewing this was very informative I will stop being lazy and focus on maintaining moisture. thank you so much for using your educational background to inform us on maintaining healthy hair. please keep up the great work your videos are so informative I can't thank you enough have a good night!!😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆
I only use protein treatments whenever I’m about to get a protective style (knotless braids) done. I get these braids done every month and I leave it in for about six weeks. When I take it out and I wash my hair I mix green beauty’s hydrolyzed wheat protein treatment with my deep conditioner to prepare my hair for the next set of braids I get the next week or two. Is me doing this treatment basically every month ok??? I really don’t want to mess my hair up! I just really trust green beauty UA-cam channel because of the science she provides behind each of her vids!!!!!
Omg thank you so much for posting this!! When I first started my journey about 6 years ago I use to think I needed the protein treatments and my hair was suffering for it!!! Ever since I focused solely on moisture I have seen little to no breakage my hair has been thriving and is so damn soft. This is why I love you! You give us the real and the best knowledge!!
SuthenGirl yes I remember... I realize sometimes you gotta reiterate it over and over again because it doesn't hit home for everyone until they have tried it and gone thru it. I try to put it out so that folks can avoid the issues and heartache but.... Sometimes you gotta learn the *hard* way... No pun intended...
I can't quit you! BWAHA!!! I also try not to post etc. at night 'cause I have an image to uphold and I've been told sleepy Ini is blunt. Anyhoodles, I tried a protein treatment like 14 years ago, hated how my hair felt and nevadat again. I always wonder why people need them but alas, you've shed light on the herd mentality blind leading the blind situation.
I sooooooo enjoy you! You come from a place of knowledge and like you said, you take responsibility for yourself via your education & experience. I watch a lot of YT'ers who swear they found THE BEST conditioner or THE BEST styler and have everyone following them...but, just wait, because the next conditioner or styler will be THE BEST...but, just wait, because the next conditioner or styler will be THE BEST😂😂😂😂 Please keep up the videos, whether it be due to insomnia or not👍🏾
Actually I have used liquid hard core protein treatments on my natural hair with no problem. They actually soften my hair (weird huh). I have not had issues with them. I don't use them often, but as you said, do what works.
AfrikanHairGod I've used Aphogee Step 1 (the smell gave me the creeps so I stopped lol) and I've used Colorful Neutral Protein Filler. The latter is really good, but I don't use them often.
AfrikanHairGod LOL! Yes, I guess my hair response can be rare to certain things but I definitely wouldn't be running around telling people to do them. Thanks for sharing!
"Ima need you to disconnect your keyboard "💀💀💀 I love you and ur vids 😂Iv been subbed since I was in high school and you haven't changed one bit! You and henny are the realist naturals on here
I'm so glad you made this video! Protein did nothing for my hair (4b-4c) & Keratin left my hair so dry, nothing would penetrate the hair shaft! I went back to the way my mother did my hair when I was young (before perms) hot oil treatments and very little products. So done with the fruit salad creams!
And according to my mom base on what I understood protein treatments is a building block, it patches up the missing parts of your hair, but as far as I know too, a deep conditioner won't penterate your hair cuticle unless is has a type of hydrolized protein in it.
on point Afg,,,,, i understand about that protein and i have left those protein treatment trends alone and my hair at the time was only dry. Good informative video,, and i have not yet to try the reconstructive condition, glad you mentioned it. Thanks for sharing
We were sold protein as the solution since _before_ the natural hair movement. All of the old products were loaded down with protein and had something about "breakage" on the front. I did have to whip out the hard protein treatment *once* on my natural hair but its been fine ever since--almost a year later.
I'm hollering at you talking about that water only wash method video you made. I'm about to go back to it just to get a good laugh. And nice to question the 20x less breakage thing.
LOL, you tickle me! But seriously, I look at people applying that apogee and getting that helmet head and know that ish would tear my hair up. I made a mistake early on in my journey by using africa's best mayonnaise thinking it would work the same on my natural hair and my hair got dry and hard to the max. You don't have to worry about me trying protein treatments again. What I have that works is what I will continue to use.
Truth! I have had protein overload a few times in the past and I'm so glad that I know what not to use anymore. I only use a protein treatment like twice a year. Literally. When I do, it works well because I'm not overusing it. But I have seen people slather it on a lot and their hair falls out MORE than before! Smh...
I'm so glad you made this video. I have been telling my daughter that we don't need protein treatments and if it is needed it should only be done by a licensed cosmetologist. It can really wreck havoc on natural hair. My hair is bra strap length in 3 years and I have NEVER done a protein treatment. My sister is a licensed cosmetologist (I hate that she lives in a different state from me so she can't do my hair) but she has always told me to never try doing any protein treatments on my own hair. It should be left to the professionals. Hopefully the people that see this video will heed your advice. Thanks for sharing.
Sitting here binge watching your videos ❤. Your rant with so much information is so refreshing. Trying to figure it all out in transition and not much trial and error at the moment. This is my second attempt at going natural by transitioning. The first time was wild with information overload of a lot of misinformation. This time around I've been going with the flow til now recently my relaxed ends are losing and natural thriving. I have yet to cater to both textures and it's starting to show so im cutting back more ends. With that being said, just continuing to find more information through your videos to learn to keep it simple and less stressful
I almost tried this just because everyone else was trying it and giving it praise. Thank goodness I am on a budget because if I did this I would have caused more issues for myself.
Wish this was published last week. Fucked my hair up. It was mad dry and I was doing a protective style a few days later AND I have color in my hair smh. My hair had more moisture before the protein.
When I used to process my hair with color and relaxers my hair didn't mind protein treatments and even then I couldn't do them too often or my hair would dry out. But now that I'm 100% natural my hair hates protein so I just stay away from it, juices and berries does my hair just fine. Lol! 😂
Chameleon’s Eye Hey you! I live your channel as well! You are one of my favorite UA-camrs, along with Afrikan Hair God! That video you did on people "Relaxing their Edges," was funny as Heck! I died laughing! I shared that video with a lot of my friends and family, who enjoyed it as well! Well, see you on your next video!
Preach. I jumped on the bandwagon when I purchased the green tea and keratin restructurizer...messed me up. I can't IMAGINE what would have happened if I did that two-step treatment. I found hot water and oil fixed my problem...MOISTURE.
The problem is people need to stop blindly following what everybody and their sister on UA-cam is doing. Figure out and do what works for YOU. I've broken so many natural hair "rules" and my hair has never been healthier.
That is so very true!!! I just keep it simple, cleanse, deep condition, mosturize, style.
gigglyfitzgirl RIGHT !!!! I'm with you on that 💯percent ! 🙋🏽🙋🏽🙋🏽
gigglyfitzgirl me too! i don't do all that shit they be doing
gigglyfitzgirl I agree! Throughout my natural hair journey (3 years) I've heard people say you should do a protein treatment once a month. I don't! But I do do protein treatments before I dye my hair and I dye my hair 3 times a year (to hide greys)I don't know if that's ok but that's what I do!
gigglyfitzgirl True
How you gone cuss us out then tell us to be blessed at the end! 😂😂😂
MekaNum1 Gyrl 😂😂😂
MekaNum1 Gyrl Right!! 😂🤣😂
MekaNum1 Gyrl 😂😂😂
wake up and smell the eco styler gel..... *dead* lol
Sandi F That needs to be put on a t-shirt 😂
Sandi F 😂😂😂😂😂
+gigglyfitzgirl lol
I almost fell out my chair laughing at that one roflmao
I yelped! OMG I hate him. Bout time somebody said something about that.
Honestly one of the best youtubers on here! Knowledgeable, honest and a hint of shady. I love it! Lol
Marie Ozell yes! that hint of shade makes it all the better😅😅😅
I tried aphogee one time... NEVER AGAIN. I learned that my diet and water intake on top of just taking care of my hair properly was enough.
Jeanine Ray Right?!!
Yup !
Where's the gallon of water ?!?!?
D.A. Ragland I was looking for that! lol
Lol that is what I always think when he does rants!
Yep LOL!
D.A. Ragland I drank the whole bottle yesterday and forgot to get more.
I use protein, but I was lucky because my mom is a licensed cosmetologist. So I know.. I use aphogee 2 minute reconstructor And water only washing? Wtf? And don't let me rant about the cowashing thing.. cowashing doesn't make any sense to me, it's like washing your body with a body lotion.
I definitely learnt the hard way with doing a protein treatment. It set my hair growth back. Never again!
I'm in real tears at "wake up and smell the eco gel" 😂😂😂😂
This is why you're one of my favorite hair UA-camrs! You always keep it real and speak out about the BS within the natural hair community.
Am I the only one who gets extremely happy when he post! I just love your videos
Chyna Smith You're not the only one!
haha nope!
Chyna Smith Nope..He tells us like is
All the time! I appreciate his realness. Only person in natural hair UA-cam I trust and he's licensed.
I agree 100% I love his videos!
I've never used a protein treatment or elasticity treatment because I get enough protein in my diet. These "gurus" ain't gurus. They're not trichologists, dermalogoists or most not even cosmetologist so you can't listen to everything they say or follow everything they do. Listen to your hair. As always, AfrikanHairGod, you speak the truth.
Great Advice...some ppl use protein like its a conditioner...IT'S NOT.
So true, my hair was approximately 12 inches when I went to a stylist who insisted that a protein treatment (aphogee to be exact) would help my thick bushy hair. Fast forward 3 months to another big chop. Listen to this man, don't replicate my mistake.
What happened??
"Whitney said, I'm not about to fuck up my hair just for some views" LMAO! Bruh, you are a thousand times correct!
Oh my damn "y'all ain't missing no damn protein yo shit juss dry" 💀💀😂😂 #Takethewheel (I'm guilty thanks for educating me}
You should do a video on how the natural hair community is turning their back on coconut oil because I'm still confused to why all of a sudden everybody has issues with coconut oil and getting rid of their products that contain coconut oil and I'm not about to throw out of my products with coconut oil lol
I for one don't really like it because from the first time I tried it by itself it made my hair brittle and dry . I can use it mixed with another oil though but you are right, it seems to be a new trend , all this well known UA-camrs saying that their hair hates it now whereas before their hair loved it.
Shantia Allen Right?!!! I love coconut oil! I only use it as a detangler or mixing with conditioners that will be washed out anyway. I know everyone is different though, but what bothers me is IF one UA-camr stops then it seems like a WHOLE wave of followers stop too. Just based on ONE person's experience! We don't even know all the factors! Is someone really going to toss out their coconut oil after a bad hair day based on someone else's opinion vs facts? That's crazy to me😅
Shantia Allen It always made my scalp itch so I can use it when combined with other things. I can't believe people are saying not to use it now...That's interesting. I wish people would do what works for them. Sigh
Shantia Allen lol its because naptural85 did a video on it. she no longer uses it... now everyones eliminating coconut oil...like me lol. i stopped using it but not really seen a major difference yet.
I stopped using it a while ago because it makes my scalp burn, thus causing flakes. It dries my hair out, as well. But as for everyone else, it could possibly be a trend, now that you mention it. It's kind of annoying when so many people stop doing something because someone else stops. That's why I could care less about the natural hair community, lol.
You are sooooo right. I'm an almost 3 year natural, and I was concerned about having moisture overload because my texture has softened, my curls have become a little more defined, and more manageable than my earlier years. I was obsessive over it because of all the you tube scares and time blood, sweat and tears I've put into having healthy hair. I almost fed into the aphogee protein craze, but instead I pre-pood my hair with castor oil and stoped using a leave in conditioner every wash. My hair is gorgeous and simply more manageable now. Keep serving us truth honey. BLESSINGS❤❤❤❤❤
It's time to realize that less is more when it comes to natural hair. All these expensive products and whatnot many times do more damage than good. Keep a simple regimen and find what works for you and your hair will grow. I used to spend too much money trying to get my hair to look like these youtubers...all the while they getting the products for FREE so their opinion is bought and paid for. Thats why I love this Channel, you keep it 100!!
Thank you!!! Most people that think they are protein sensitive are really just suffering from overload because they didn't need it in the first place. Protein is something you need after your hair has been broken down (by heat, chemical damage from color or relaxers etc) and needs to be protected by a coat of protein. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
you're not kidding about that protein overload. it took like a month of constantly moisturizing my hair daily, deep conditioning every week to get rid of it. never again. -__-
So I had to go back and look at Naptural85's video and she sure isn't doing that water only method lol. She uses African black soap now. Great information as usually. Idk why ACTUAL cosmetologist aren't super popular on UA-cam!?!? Too much truth...
Amanda LaShawn naturals don't like us... Many of the licensed professionals aren't well informed about hair care unfortunately so we got pegged as anti-natural hair.
Amanda LaShawn I remember Naptural85 was trying it out when she was trying to figure out what was going on with her hair. She learned later on it was candida messing with her hair texture and coloring it only made it worse in the long run.
RANT TIME: I was about to buy the aphogee protein because youtubers recommended it but i couldn't find it anywhere so i didn't buy it. The oil mix, i freaking bought a lot of expensive oils, essential oils to mix and that shit didn't do anything for me. Wtf is cowashing? I heard some youtubers use shampoo once a month. My stupid ass was literally following what "The Natural Hair Community" said. As a result, i spent $130 dollars in a MOTHAFUCKING DAY buying natural hair products without cones and sulfates or other shit. Never again. I want back to the basic and you know what, my hair loves grease which is a no no for the natural hair community, my hair loves sulfates and the cones and my hair felt clean. And why natural hair products are so damn expensive?
MsHelloKittyLover yes mine too grease is amazing for me too other products are a waste of money and waste of time #backtobasics
MsHelloKittyLover Big business at the moment!!! I hate those expensive Shea Moisture products they do nothing for me. #greasetwistsilkscarfdone
I use the aphrogee protein treatment once a year that's all my hair needs that's all it can take cause that stuff is strong lol
MsHelloKittyLover people don't realise that you don't have to spend hella money on silicone/sulfate free products. you can use apple cider vinegar or clay to wash your hair and if you need to shampoo invest in a simple Shea moisture shampoo. I use either their yucca and plantain, curl and shine, or their raw Shea shampoo. you don't even have to use Shea moisture there are many other sulfate and silicone free shampoos out there. Suave Everlasting sunshine conditioner is a silicone free conditioner that works well on natural hair and it costs 1-3 dollars for a huge bottle. You can use sweet almond oil/castor oil and peppermint oil or Doo Gro Mega Growth oil for your scalp. Shea Moisture Restorative Conditioner is a good product for most natural hair and it doubles as a deep conditioner and a leave in and it costs 9.99 at GNC so you can mix oils with it or use it as is to deep condition and not even rinse it out then use a cream and or butter over it like Eden body works curl defining cream or Shea Moisture Curl enhancing smoothie I don't even use a cream over it anymore I use the Shea Moisture Curl Gel souffle over it and my hair is moisturized all week and if you need a sealant I recommend avocado oil and Shea butter, Shea nut oil, or Castor oil.
also if aphogee is too harsh a good light protein treatment is the Shea moisture yucca and plantain masque or their JBCO masque.
Why am I watching this right after doing the protein treatment 😭
I like the way you're cleaning up all the mess in the natural hair community. Lol. Whenever I come across a new product or some new "treatment", I do extensive research on it before buying or doing it. And 9 times out of 10, I conclude that my hair doesn't need it. Seems like a lotta people don't fully understand *what* exactly a protein treatment does to the hair structurally. Those pure, hard proteins that people put in their hair makes me cringe,lolz. I would neva!
To help you answer why the protein craze came up, Aphogee started sponsoring some videos. That's it lol
I have NEVER used protein and i NEVER will. My ancestors didnt use protein on their hair so why should i???? Using proteins on your hair in the form of shampoo or however people put it on their hair is playing with fire!!! I rather INTERNALLY take protein when i eat my eggs and my beans, OKAY!!!
Headchampion me too !!! 🙋🏽
s3xiisir3n Absurd? The audacity of you!!! You disrespectful.......PERSON!! How dare you speak to me in such a manner. You don't know my ancestors and you don't know what they did to their hair. I DO!!! They are my blood, my ancestry and my heritage!!!! and in my family we don't use protein treatments. the women in my family all have long hair, thick glorious manes, honey. effortless growth and length retention without the use of protein treatments. So if THEIR hair is that way, then mine surely is too. so don't teyell me about my damn ancestors
Headchampion I think u should get over yourself with that long ass comment seriously shut up
Headchampion I comment 2 seconds later I'm subscribed to your channel great imfo
Yes! So right. BTW, I love your channel. My hair channel has been subbed to you for months. lol :)
I love your natural hair videos they are informative and very helpful.
I Never tried the water only washing method. It sound so stupid from the beginning. Lol
You are absolutely right!! I've seen girls do reviews on protein treatments that didn't need it and give the product a bad review and I'm like the product isn't bad you just didn't need it... you really need to only use them when needed or it will cause more damage!! Great video!!
i love your videos suga, your so fun to watch.. keep up the good work love.
"shit breaking cause it's just dry" lol
I said the exact same thing about Naptural85 and the WOW method. She was singing it's praises one week and a few weeks later, she's using black soap. All these people who blindly follow these youtubers will not have a successful hair journey. People have to stop being lazy and do their own research. I totally agree about the usage of protein. My regimen is HEAVILY moisture based. I avoid protein like the plague and my hair is thriving, it's always soft, and I retain length. People wanted to burn me at the stake when I said that natural hair doesn't need protein. Great video and thank you for saying what NEEDS to be said in the NHC.
marvinandjosh1 she mentioned in one video that WOW had her hair extremely dry, so she went back to what she knew.
marvinandjosh1 she said it was something she was trying to see if it can help to grow your hair back. That is all and it didn't work she said.
marvinandjosh1
Shampoos do not even clean my scalp and someone suggests water washing? Girl bye!
I love how honest you are...
Lol love your delivery
So true. I have only needed protein once in my lifetime, and that was when I decided to go from many years of flat ironing to heatless styling. I did use aphrogee two step, my hair needed it bcz of all the years of heat styling. Yes I could have just big chopped, but that wasn't the right choice for me. I haven't used a hard protein treatment since then, and I most likely will not need to.
Jesus is this you, did you take the wheel? I was about to jump on the protein wagon.
me too sis!
DeeDee Locks lmao I been thinking about it too. Glad I didn't do it
DeeDee Locks GIRL YES! Me TOO! I was dead ass ready to buy from green_beauty_channel and do that damn thing. So glad I stumbled across this video. Total hair saver! I will just buy her (green beauty channel) hot oil treatment and call it a day. No need to add protein since it like" playing with fire" as afrikanhairgod said.
3 years later I’m reading this and am thinking the exact same thing as you! Just about an hour ago another natural hair influencer recommended I use the aphrogee 2 step treatment because it sounds like my hair is weak. I was describing what my hair has been doing in this past year (to me, extra shedding even though my hair stylist says my hair is healthy), and thinning in 2 spots on the very front of my hairline). I’ve been bleaching my hair for about 4 years and never had any issues. I’m going through extra stress so I thought that might be the cause. I’m also taking the curlsmith vitamins, but haven’t noticed any difference. I still don’t know what to do, but now I’m definitely NOT going to be using that aphrogee treatment.
Well said! Its true I have been seeing every man jack pushing protein treatments like it can fix everything. Thank goodness I am one of those who does not take every idea as gospel. Perhaps you could do a video on reasons for dry hair and tips to keep hair moisturized.
+Favored Peace Girl its true.
I just appreciate you for being so informative & loving in what you do when it comes to hair. It truly shows... Much Love to you..
I Soo Agree with you.
I Love your Videos.
We Think so much Alike. :)
thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was close to buying apogee but viewing this was very informative I will stop being lazy and focus on maintaining moisture. thank you so much for using your educational background to inform us on maintaining healthy hair. please keep up the great work your videos are so informative I can't thank you enough have a good night!!😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆
You tell the truth!! Some people dont like that but i do!! Keep being you!
I only use protein treatments whenever I’m about to get a protective style (knotless braids) done. I get these braids done every month and I leave it in for about six weeks. When I take it out and I wash my hair I mix green beauty’s hydrolyzed wheat protein treatment with my deep conditioner to prepare my hair for the next set of braids I get the next week or two. Is me doing this treatment basically every month ok??? I really don’t want to mess my hair up! I just really trust green beauty UA-cam channel because of the science she provides behind each of her vids!!!!!
By the way I just got this protein treatment in January so I’ve only used it once. I was just planning on using it every month.
I sue protein treatment due to my texlaxer
This definitely was an emergency video. You did not have your jug or glass of water. LOL! I love it when you bring logic and reason to hair care.
Omg thank you so much for posting this!! When I first started my journey about 6 years ago I use to think I needed the protein treatments and my hair was suffering for it!!! Ever since I focused solely on moisture I have seen little to no breakage my hair has been thriving and is so damn soft. This is why I love you! You give us the real and the best knowledge!!
Yes you covered this last year. I emailed you & you covered it very well just like you said you would.
SuthenGirl yes I remember... I realize sometimes you gotta reiterate it over and over again because it doesn't hit home for everyone until they have tried it and gone thru it. I try to put it out so that folks can avoid the issues and heartache but.... Sometimes you gotta learn the *hard* way... No pun intended...
I can't quit you! BWAHA!!! I also try not to post etc. at night 'cause I have an image to uphold and I've been told sleepy Ini is blunt. Anyhoodles, I tried a protein treatment like 14 years ago, hated how my hair felt and nevadat again. I always wonder why people need them but alas, you've shed light on the herd mentality blind leading the blind situation.
I sooooooo enjoy you! You come from a place of knowledge and like you said, you take responsibility for yourself via your education & experience. I watch a lot of YT'ers who swear they found THE BEST conditioner or THE BEST styler and have everyone following them...but, just wait, because the next conditioner or styler will be THE BEST...but, just wait, because the next conditioner or styler will be THE BEST😂😂😂😂 Please keep up the videos, whether it be due to insomnia or not👍🏾
Actually I have used liquid hard core protein treatments on my natural hair with no problem. They actually soften my hair (weird huh). I have not had issues with them. I don't use them often, but as you said, do what works.
Braelynn Blue what kind did you use, if you can remember.
AfrikanHairGod I've used Aphogee Step 1 (the smell gave me the creeps so I stopped lol) and I've used Colorful Neutral Protein Filler. The latter is really good, but I don't use them often.
Braelynn Blue that's interesting and I've seen your hair.... You got me scratching my head on that one. Thanks for sharing your experience.
AfrikanHairGod LOL! Yes, I guess my hair response can be rare to certain things but I definitely wouldn't be running around telling people to do them. Thanks for sharing!
Braelynn Blue lol he's hilarious
"Ima need you to disconnect your keyboard "💀💀💀 I love you and ur vids 😂Iv been subbed since I was in high school and you haven't changed one bit! You and henny are the realist naturals on here
I'm so glad you made this video! Protein did nothing for my hair (4b-4c) & Keratin left my hair so dry, nothing would penetrate the hair shaft! I went back to the way my mother did my hair when I was young (before perms) hot oil treatments and very little products. So done with the fruit salad creams!
Very informative love watching your videos
You right .. U supposed to only really use protein treatments if you have a perm
And according to my mom base on what I understood protein treatments is a building block, it patches up the missing parts of your hair, but as far as I know too, a deep conditioner won't penterate your hair cuticle unless is has a type of hydrolized protein in it.
on point Afg,,,,, i understand about that protein and i have left those protein treatment trends alone and my hair at the time was only dry. Good informative video,, and i have not yet to try the reconstructive condition, glad you mentioned it. Thanks for sharing
We were sold protein as the solution since _before_ the natural hair movement. All of the old products were loaded down with protein and had something about "breakage" on the front. I did have to whip out the hard protein treatment *once* on my natural hair but its been fine ever since--almost a year later.
Thanks for sharing! I made that same mistake. I have learned to listen to my hair and learn what works best for me not someone else.
This is excellent news!!! I was always too lazy to do those treatments...I probably saved my hair!!
my hair doesn't like too much protein it just becomes so crunchy. Thanks for this video.
When I was first going natural I used a really strong protein treatment my hair felt like a broom. Never again
I'm hollering at you talking about that water only wash method video you made. I'm about to go back to it just to get a good laugh. And nice to question the 20x less breakage thing.
LOL, you tickle me! But seriously, I look at people applying that apogee and getting that helmet head and know that ish would tear my hair up. I made a mistake early on in my journey by using africa's best mayonnaise thinking it would work the same on my natural hair and my hair got dry and hard to the max. You don't have to worry about me trying protein treatments again. What I have that works is what I will continue to use.
Great information! Thanks for the share.
Truth! I have had protein overload a few times in the past and I'm so glad that I know what not to use anymore. I only use a protein treatment like twice a year. Literally. When I do, it works well because I'm not overusing it. But I have seen people slather it on a lot and their hair falls out MORE than before! Smh...
So happy this guy is back! Always giving great information. Listen up!!! Same wave length.
I love your channel and Damian Walters channel because you give very good advice on taking care of the hair..
I'm so glad you made this video. I have been telling my daughter that we don't need protein treatments and if it is needed it should only be done by a licensed cosmetologist. It can really wreck havoc on natural hair. My hair is bra strap length in 3 years and I have NEVER done a protein treatment. My sister is a licensed cosmetologist (I hate that she lives in a different state from me so she can't do my hair) but she has always told me to never try doing any protein treatments on my own hair. It should be left to the professionals. Hopefully the people that see this video will heed your advice. Thanks for sharing.
PLEASE CONTINUE TO INFORM US..... THANK YOU
Your videos are just so good and informative.
In the natural hair community People make things up more than Trump. Thanks for keeping it real with the facts!
you make a lot of sense... thanks for sharing
I can tell you how much I love watching your video.
Sitting here binge watching your videos ❤. Your rant with so much information is so refreshing. Trying to figure it all out in transition and not much trial and error at the moment. This is my second attempt at going natural by transitioning. The first time was wild with information overload of a lot of misinformation. This time around I've been going with the flow til now recently my relaxed ends are losing and natural thriving. I have yet to cater to both textures and it's starting to show so im cutting back more ends. With that being said, just continuing to find more information through your videos to learn to keep it simple and less stressful
You always come with the real straight to the point bluntness love ya boo
You hit nail on the head TODAY.......yes gawd !!!
hunny I think you might have answered the issue I've been having with my hair this message is definitely a blessing thank you for staying up so late 😙
I almost tried this just because everyone else was trying it and giving it praise. Thank goodness I am on a budget because if I did this I would have caused more issues for myself.
omg I am rollin too funny
" omg she bout to have everybody fuck up they hair" I was dying cause I was that fool listing to all that mess
I use a conditioning treatment...which strenghthens,and prevents breakage..so far,so good.
Your videos are wonderful! !!
yes yes yes!!!!! the more you know!!!!!!! Love always
Chrystopher Green ☺❤
I love this so much... now I know better.
fresh! that is why I will keep watching YOU.
Wish this was published last week. Fucked my hair up. It was mad dry and I was doing a protective style a few days later AND I have color in my hair smh. My hair had more moisture before the protein.
Very informative thanks for sharing 😘😘😘
I know that I get plenty good protein in my diet in my diet so there should be no reason why I need to do a protein treatment.
I love this dude here.. Straight to the point ☝️
Thank you for sharing the info
lol you had me lol. I love you. keep it real no need to tip toe over folks feelings. you are trying to help them out! xoxo
When I used to process my hair with color and relaxers my hair didn't mind protein treatments and even then I couldn't do them too often or my hair would dry out. But now that I'm 100% natural my hair hates protein so I just stay away from it, juices and berries does my hair just fine. Lol! 😂
Yes! I experienced exactly what you are saying. Moisture has significantly reduced my breakage
I like your video. Your style. thanks for being real. I heard about your video from greenbeauty. Thanks for being real.
You are too funny at 3:00 in the morning. Lol. Great advice.
Ha HAAA time for tea 😌☕️
Chameleon’s Eye Hey you! I live your channel as well! You are one of my favorite UA-camrs, along with Afrikan Hair God! That video you did on people "Relaxing their Edges," was funny as Heck! I died laughing! I shared that video with a lot of my friends and family, who enjoyed it as well! Well, see you on your next video!
You know I love you for this right!!!!
The comment regarding washing with only water ...got me 😂😂😂
Preach.
I jumped on the bandwagon when I purchased the green tea and keratin restructurizer...messed me up. I can't IMAGINE what would have happened if I did that two-step treatment. I found hot water and oil fixed my problem...MOISTURE.
What about we just eat a good balance of food and get protein from the inside out? or nah lol?
Adariene Robinson exactly what I was thinking.