Do Black Women Really Hate their Natural Hair?

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  • @lakithagoss897
    @lakithagoss897 3 роки тому +22

    I think most black women were never taught how to care for the natural hair.

  • @guydby4988
    @guydby4988 3 роки тому +28

    I love my "natural" hair and the more time passes, the more I love it. There's no way I'm going to ruin it like I did a few years ago. When I stopped relaxing my hair, I didn't know if I would be able to keep it up, but 8 years later, just thinking about it makes me shudder, because I have learned to love, care for and enhance my natural hair.

    • @wandamax8977
      @wandamax8977 3 роки тому +3

      Love the versatility of my natural hair, I’ve learned a lot and how too care along with how too respect it

    • @tiathompson6674
      @tiathompson6674 2 роки тому +1

      Yes.......we were never taught how to care for it, just hide it. I love it.

  • @DeniseFaraday
    @DeniseFaraday 3 роки тому +26

    I knew from the jump that natural hair was never for me. I've been relaxing my hair since I was a kid (I'm almost 48 now), and seeing all the routines, time and money that entails with dealing with natural hair, I give kudos to those who have mastered it and have zero problems managing their natural hair.

    • @twolala1
      @twolala1  3 роки тому +1

      Right! I forgot about the money part

    • @tiathompson6674
      @tiathompson6674 2 роки тому +5

      I used to think the same. But I started natural hair a little after the pandemic kicked off and I love it. I found a routine for me and learned how easy it is to manage, how healthy it is, and how it is longer than it ever was with a perm.

    • @luciaescobarz
      @luciaescobarz 10 місяців тому

      I resoect your decion. I would love to say, you never know untill you try. There’s nothing to loose? Only knowledge to gain , about yourself, wbout your hair❤️🫶🏾

  • @medline5140
    @medline5140 3 роки тому +15

    I was natural for 7 years! It was hard in the beginning because I didn't know how to manage my "natural texture". Once, I watched a lot of tutorials and explored my hair, I begin loving my hair. As of recently, I decided to go back to relaxed because I prefer my hair to be on the straighter side. I live an active lifestyle, I prefer a slick top knot bun when I go to the gym, run errands, and I wanted more manageability. When I worked in a professional setting, my natural hair wasn't considered professional. I would say for 4 years out of 7 years that I was natural, I mainly wore wigs or weave because my natural hair wasn't acceptable at my previous jobs. I was treated differently if I wore my natural hair out and I was tired of White and Hispanic women trying to touch or play with my hair like I am a dog. Since being relaxed, I don't get people coming up to me to try to touch my hair or ask me so many nonsense questions. I think all hair is fine! I think women should do whatever they want with their hair without explaining anything to anyone! I don't understand why there are so high standards/expectations for Black women when it comes to our hair. smh

    • @twolala1
      @twolala1  3 роки тому +2

      I agree with your whole comment! Glad you did what was best for you!

  • @mela6885
    @mela6885 3 роки тому +18

    One reason I love the relaxed hair community online is because it's so chill and quiet lol

    • @twolala1
      @twolala1  3 роки тому +2

      Chill and quiet..facts! Lol

    • @DependantDaughter
      @DependantDaughter 3 роки тому +1

      👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @thehoneyeffect
      @thehoneyeffect 2 роки тому +2

      The relaxed hair community solemnly convene to quietly collectively hate themselves in a 'safe space'

  • @cetriyasArtnComicsChannel
    @cetriyasArtnComicsChannel 3 роки тому +7

    I was always fine with it. It's a learned trait. Both mother, who's relaxed and I who's natural , have decided not to bother with salons. And recently found out my little cousins hair dresser dropped her as a client 'cause it takes too long' . If everyone is giving you signals to hate your hair than you'll pick it up.
    I travel a lot so I like to be able just to take my routine with me

    • @DynamicTouch
      @DynamicTouch 3 роки тому +1

      it's crazy because I experienced the same thing. I went to visit a hair stylist and the whole time I was there she kept complaining about how long and thick my hair was. She ended up giving me tons of single strand knots, which forced me to cut my hair again .

  • @washambiswimp714
    @washambiswimp714 3 роки тому +11

    Okay, I am not black but I always thought that relaxing your hair equaling hating yourself or your hair was stupid because nobody views dying or bleaching ones hair as self hatred. Nobody views white women perming their hair as self hatred. I understand there are probably some complexities with eurocentric beauty standards at play that I don't fully understand but people expressing themselves in the way that they want to with their physical appearance doesn't always or automatically mean self hatred

    • @isaidwhatisaid3010
      @isaidwhatisaid3010 3 роки тому

      Idk why you thought or were even worried about our hair if you’re not black but I mean

    • @washambiswimp714
      @washambiswimp714 3 роки тому +4

      @@isaidwhatisaid3010 I'm not worried about how black people do their hair that was the point of my comment. I started watching Eboni and Erica because of their different cultures hair growth series and I find that I can still learn a lot about how to take care if hair from them even though I don't have relaxed hair, in turn I also walk away with more knowledge about relaxers than I would have otherwise and something they bring up is people making rude comments to them because they relax their hair, which is weird in my opinion because those same comments don't get directed at other people who alter their natural hair.

    • @twolala1
      @twolala1  3 роки тому +4

      @@isaidwhatisaid3010 let's keep it cool in the comments-- what they are saying is basically mirroring what we are saying-doesnt matter if the person is black or not...

    • @twolala1
      @twolala1  3 роки тому +1

      @@washambiswimp714 thanks for the support and thanks for understanding where we're coming from :)

    • @canwebehonest4once740
      @canwebehonest4once740 2 роки тому

      @@isaidwhatisaid3010 lol y’all sure do know how to be rude !

  • @tiathompson6674
    @tiathompson6674 2 роки тому +2

    Society has conditioned us to be biased against our own hair.

  • @joyceezyxjs4808
    @joyceezyxjs4808 3 роки тому +6

    I understand what she means when she says it doesn't suit her, I also feel that way about my hair. In the sense I just prefer the way I look with straight hair, I think it just flatters my face more. I think natural hair is beautiful, but for me, it's mostly the shrinkage that gets me and frustrates me the most. Plus I experience far more breakage when it's mainly natural versus when I keep up my Japanese perm and don't stretch it as much. And It grows longer when I'm not constantly manipulating it to be the way I want it. Vs when I can just blow dry it and it already does what I need it to do. At the end of the day if maintaining your natural texture works for someone that's great but if it doesn't work for someone else then it doesn't mean they hate themselves. I agree your hair is such a small part of you. It means you love yourself even more when you want to make caring for your hair easier and more enjoyable then neglecting it cause you can't bother dealing with it.

    • @twolala1
      @twolala1  3 роки тому +2

      Agreed! I forgot to include that some people just prefer straight hair--which is fine too! Glad you brought this up

  • @TeleahR
    @TeleahR 3 роки тому +8

    I'm relaxed and loving it. I don't miss being natural at all. (2 years natural) It would take me all day to detangle my "4c" hair, especially if I didn't feel like rushing and pulling my hair out. I was tired of walking around the house with cornrows 24/7, wearing wigs when i wasn't in the mood for a wig and not being able to wear my hair somewhat straight when it was humid or after a workout.

  • @___Victoria_sunny
    @___Victoria_sunny 3 роки тому +4

    Because caucasian or asian hair is so easy to handle and needs like NO maintenance, no regimen and with a busy stressful lifestyle i think some women with 4c hair think it is too much to deal with, like 4c hair doesnt fit in their lifes because it is time consuming

    • @twolala1
      @twolala1  3 роки тому +4

      All hair types require some sort of regimen no matter the hair type but I agree if you do have a busy lifestyle, i do think that will take a toll on your hair maintenance - so do what’s easier for you :)

  • @roselindthomas1
    @roselindthomas1 3 роки тому +9

    I have decided to go natural due to thin relaxed ends. And as a women in her 50's my relaxed hair is starting to thin out. I'm looking forward to go natural and seeing my curl pattern 💕🙏

    • @twolala1
      @twolala1  3 роки тому +2

      Nice! Glad you’re doing what’s best for your hair

    • @BuffyNoir140
      @BuffyNoir140 3 роки тому +4

      The black obsession with length, particularly long hair has been driving the hatred, frustration that black women feel about their hair. Trying to wear 50 different styles in week, not choosing a healthy scamp vs the latest hair style ends up destroying our edges, scalp. Ladies just keep it simple. I

  • @actorjulion101
    @actorjulion101 3 роки тому +2

    I hate when people say things like "YoU sHoUlD lEaRn To LoVe Ur HaIr" just because it's weaved, relaxed etc. Because a true person who hated their hair wouldn't have any...know why? 'Cause they'd always be cutting that shit, hence them not giving af at all!🤣🤣
    Let's not be ignorant and confuse those who care for their hair making accommodations, vs those that have a true hate for their hair lmao.

  • @billiehicks6587
    @billiehicks6587 3 роки тому +5

    Unfortunately, the church girls were taught from the scripture “A woman’s hair is her glory.”
    I have fine hair, and before my Chemo treatment, it was naturally curly. It’s now straight, no more natural curls, after a wash. I’ve learned to appreciate just having hair PERIOD.
    Growing up, my mom explained to me that I had three textures of hair and do and use products that works for my hair to keep it manageable and pleasing to my eyes.

    • @twolala1
      @twolala1  3 роки тому

      Yes- appreciate having hair!--love your outlook!

  • @Noratheskindoc
    @Noratheskindoc 2 роки тому +2

    Women deserve variety and what they can manage best. I do, however, believe that she grew up with her mom having a very loose texture. It can create cognitive dissonance to look like your mom except the one trait that most people praise. She mentioned that she was told negative things about her hair throughout her whole childhood so I understand she has some healing to do.

  • @nnplee
    @nnplee 3 роки тому +2

    Lack of knowledge about our own textures is the main reason why black people think its hard to manage hair that is in the 4C range. Also let’s not pretend that the impact of slavery doesn’t affect how we view ourselves. There are many natural boards and 4c you tubers (mainly old school) that have videos up. So if she really wanted to find resources she can. Honestly she might not like the look of her hair or doesn’t know how to style it the way she wants it.
    That being said… that’s ok. People need to mind their own pot. We all have some parts of ourselves that we might not like. I didn’t like my natural hair at first and when it was short omg it took like half the day to do. I’m so amazed I stuck with it. Its a lot of trial and error because someone with the same hair type as you can use products and it works out great for them, but then when you use it doesn’t do the same. So i get how it’s frustrating and its not going to be for everyone especially if you don’t want to put in the time to learn what your hair likes and dislikes. But I’m glad I stuck with it because I finally figured out what my hair likes (ayurveda) and its takes about an 1hr to 1hr and a half now for me to do my hair from start to finish and I have waist length hair when stretched.

    • @twolala1
      @twolala1  3 роки тому +1

      some people don’t have the time to sit and do their hair for an hour but I’m glad you got a good routine going :)

  • @colouredgal
    @colouredgal 3 роки тому +6

    I’ve been natural (type 4) for 5 years now and the first years it was frustrating but in quarantine I found the right regimen. I’ve recently been getting keratin treatments and I’m happy.

    • @twolala1
      @twolala1  3 роки тому +1

      yes! we love keratin treatments!

  • @antoinettefreeman3951
    @antoinettefreeman3951 3 роки тому +4

    I like my "natural hair." I found the products that help me to detangle my hair. You have to find out what works for your hair and stick with those products.

  • @deidred304
    @deidred304 3 роки тому +7

    Congratulations ladies on 50,000 subscribers! Great video!😊

    • @twolala1
      @twolala1  3 роки тому

      thank you so much Deidre! You've been with us from day one and we appreciate it :)

  • @ronellepatterson4176
    @ronellepatterson4176 3 роки тому +4

    I started relaxing my hair because of the pain of combing my natural hair. But my ignorance to the chemical process was overridden by information. Those are dangerous chemicals too close to my brain so I stopped using relaxers. Besides the older that I got the pain of combing went away. And my hair grows faster without relaxing it. 2014 was my transition to embracing my natural texture. But you ladies brought up good key points. But to each their own.

    • @mela6885
      @mela6885 3 роки тому +1

      Relaxers aren't "dangerous".

    • @astarisborn9820
      @astarisborn9820 3 роки тому +5

      @@mela6885 Relaxers are very dangerous, watch the movie “Good Hair” with chris rock, especially the part with the chemist 👩‍🔬. When the relaxer chemicals dissolved the soda can, he was like “why would anyone put this on their scalp/hair.”

    • @twolala1
      @twolala1  3 роки тому +2

      relaxers can be dangerous when not applied correctly or managed correctly but I'm glad you what was best for you :)

    • @fixthatface483
      @fixthatface483 2 роки тому +2

      @@twolala1 they’re dangerous period. Has nothing to do with application or management.

  • @rachelk4914
    @rachelk4914 3 роки тому +4

    When I was relaxed, I went to hairstylist every 2 weeks. Now that I’m natural, I do it myself which is a big adjustment. Overall, I’m happy to be natural. I try to keep hair routine really simple easy hairstyles.

    • @twolala1
      @twolala1  3 роки тому

      thats awesome you found what works for you :)

  • @BonnieCreoleSpirit
    @BonnieCreoleSpirit 3 роки тому +2

    Girls! Thank you for this video! I feel bad for her because the response was just unfair and unnecessary. AND, I agree with you that manageability was the main point. I have a sister with gorgeous wavy, thick hair that she rocks in an adorable short cut. Why? Because she doesn’t like dealing with her hair. When it’s long she feels it is too time consuming and just doesn’t enjoy the process. She loves her hair and herself enough to follow her heart....and her scheduling needs. 😂
    I think wigs and weaves should be in this conversation. If managing your hair is covering it all so you don’t have to “deal” with it then are you managing? Nope you are not. AND if some girl says I don’t like my hair, why are other people getting ticked off at that person? If someone says, I don’t like my big head (and I don’t like my big head lol) people aren’t going to freak out and say they hate their entire selves.
    P.S. I really do not like hair typing thing. It has done nothing but cause stress and judgement. It’s all so crazy and I’m not going to let it take away my joy with my hair what everyone else does with theirs🤗🤗🤗

    • @twolala1
      @twolala1  3 роки тому +1

      this is so true!

  • @thaliamartin826
    @thaliamartin826 3 роки тому +12

    It’s just hair cut it off it grows back I don’t get the big deal people have inferiority complex and wants to project that on others I just don’t get it so some people just discovered their hair texture and all of a sudden they are the gate keepers of “natural” hair

    • @twolala1
      @twolala1  3 роки тому +1

      Yea it’s gate keeping that irks me too

  • @user-cq5wv3ck6h
    @user-cq5wv3ck6h 3 роки тому +4

    Yes many people don't know how to deal with the natural hair. However, there are those who do eventually learn what it takes and walk the mile for a couple of years or more, and still come to the point of making their God given choice to relax their hair if that's what they want. Preference. Informed decision. Free will.
    Thank you for this video ladies, loved it❤️❤️❤️

    • @twolala1
      @twolala1  3 роки тому

      thank you and yes free will!

  • @luciaescobarz
    @luciaescobarz 3 роки тому +5

    I feel sorry for this lady's tweet in the beginning. I can't imagine not liking what grows out of my scalp. ''It doesn't look good on me" :( , that is what stood out to me... (no matter relaxed or natural, i just wish everyone loves theyselves -> skincolor/hair etc)
    I feel like we as black people make natural hair care SO complicated and HARD and expensive. It doesn't have to be complicated, and i swear on this. I don't wanna take away from her experience, yes her experience might be different If I may I would suggest some natural youtubers who do the least: The Habby, NaturalAcademia, NaturallyHigh, Joy-El, JustGhocee, Greenbeauty.
    Shampoo, moisturizer, (deep conditioner) and leave-in + oil/grease/butter is all you need.
    For my texture for example. I know I can't flat iron it too much or leave it out like a fro or a puff. I grew up thinking my hair was unmanageble, too thick, too dense, too much. I changed what I did too it and I'm fine, but it might not be something everyone would like.

  • @hrhsophiathefirst4060
    @hrhsophiathefirst4060 3 роки тому +3

    Really this is where we re now? Hair shaming each other over the correct hair pattern, the blackness of your strands? Can we focus on what is in our heads and not so much what is on top of it? Everyone is entitled to do what is right for them as long as they are nit hurting someone else. If your feelings get hurt, get over yourself and move on. We have real problems like education, health and mortality issues, no one is going to dye because of heat training.

    • @twolala1
      @twolala1  3 роки тому

      Thank you! I agree!

  • @si9158
    @si9158 2 роки тому +2

    I’m natural but I wear my hair straight. I’m glad I went natural because my hair is longer and healthier. But wearing my natural hair wouldn’t be so intimidating if I was educated on how to manage it. I personally prefer my hair straight minus the chemicals. It doesn’t last as long but it’s worth it to me.

  • @lordodinfatheroftheazier699
    @lordodinfatheroftheazier699 2 роки тому +3

    Of course black women hate their own hair perfect example my mother and my sisters spend close to $1,000 a paycheck for weave I'm looking as what the hell why I'm growing my hair out why don't you do the same but no only black women spend pretty much there entire pay check on weave

    • @rewhis
      @rewhis 2 роки тому +2

      Dude that is exactly what it is

  • @tonie48
    @tonie48 3 роки тому +3

    Can natural hair be time consuming, sure it can be, but it doesn’t have to be, but also please do whatever you want with your hair, health over length everyday, don’t worry about the rest

    • @twolala1
      @twolala1  3 роки тому +1

      yes to overall health!

  • @DynamicTouch
    @DynamicTouch 3 роки тому +2

    I really enjoyed this video. It's a conversation that needs to be had. You ladies have MASTERED the relaxer process. You both are innovative and creative in your hair process. The patience and technique that you both demonstrate showcases the love and effort you pour into your hair strands. How can people misinterpret your love for your hair as self hate?

    • @twolala1
      @twolala1  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much for this compliment! We appreciate it 💗💗

  • @cheryl6109
    @cheryl6109 3 роки тому +2

    Im soooooo GLAD you guys get it!!!!!!!! hair typing is another way to divide the black community! its insane!!!!

    • @twolala1
      @twolala1  3 роки тому

      It really is..I get it for marketing purposes but it’s gone beyond that and it’s a little sad

  • @angiepool2417
    @angiepool2417 3 роки тому +3

    I love my hair texture but....I hate dealing with it.getting locks very soon because of this

  • @lordodinfatheroftheazier699
    @lordodinfatheroftheazier699 2 роки тому +2

    Black men want to get the hair wet black man want to pull that hair black man want a black woman to join him in the pool oh wait you can't get your hair wet because it's weave It's a wig doesn't look like your hair can you just rock your natural hair what's the problem it took me forever to work out to make sure I have a body I have today why don't you grow your natural hair you want men to look good and have nice bodies ladies Rock your natural hair

  • @luciaescobarz
    @luciaescobarz 3 роки тому

    I feel so confused about the hairtyping system too. At the same time I find it helpful to find the term 4c to look for hair that looks most like my own. But it's still soooo different on every head haha!!

    • @twolala1
      @twolala1  3 роки тому +1

      Right?! Hair typing has a purpose but I think we all took it and ran with it lol

    • @luciaescobarz
      @luciaescobarz 3 роки тому

      @@twolala1 yes agreed also the system is very incomplete! Nothing about density porosity etc

  • @marymac48
    @marymac48 3 роки тому

    I loved my natural hair, it’s beautiful to me…But, I prefer to relax my hair because of manageability, and the money I save on not going through products so quickly. I love my relaxed hair. This video is spot on💔

  • @BelindaAJones
    @BelindaAJones 3 роки тому +1

    Blessings ladies another good one❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Michael.Shayne
    @Michael.Shayne 3 роки тому +1

    I love my heat trained hair. Fuck them curls 😅 #OXOorganic #k18hair

  • @tammiecollins9807
    @tammiecollins9807 3 роки тому +2

    Good job ladies

  • @xr2863
    @xr2863 2 роки тому +2

    Yes many do

  • @chocolatediamonds5760
    @chocolatediamonds5760 3 роки тому +1

    💯💯