What They Won't Tell You About Your Natural Hair!

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  • Опубліковано 13 чер 2024
  • Share! This video talks about how different natural hairstyles came about. A look into the past and future of African American hair.
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  • @_MsLady
    @_MsLady 6 років тому +108

    I also want to add that during slavery, there were actual laws in place the prohibited natural (kinky) hair from being out in freeform, because the whites found it offensive. This took place in the south.

  • @bapestar3862
    @bapestar3862 6 років тому +80

    Marcus Garvey said '' take the kinks out of your MIND, not your HAIR. ''
    as a child i used to get picked on about my natural hair. thats why i hated it. but now i love it. ~

  • @sis-2010
    @sis-2010 6 років тому +96

    My mother tried to relax my hair when I was 5, I’m so happy my sister found out and threw the packet because she knew that going natural is the way to go.

  • @DaarkDestiny
    @DaarkDestiny 6 років тому +598

    Though I'm white, I've always thought dark black women were gorgeous. I have an aunt who is black, she's one of the most beautiful people I've ever known. Her skin is so dark it looks like it glows in the sunlight. She has longer kinky hair, but it's so big and stunning. When I was younger I envied her because she was so beautiful to me. Everyone has the right to embrace themselves. Hair shouldn't be such an issue that people will hurt themselves trying to look a certain way. Society has failed all of us!!! It's failed black women and black folks in general, by telling them they have to look a certain way. Also by allowing them to continue thinking they have to look like white folks. We're different because we evolved to survive our surroundings. Some of the most beautiful people on the planet are black. Big beautiful hair, bald, curly short hair, fro, dreads, why should we not embrace ourselves and each other. I love that the world is populated by people who look different. It makes us so much more interesting and beautiful. We're unique in our own ways. We should love, accept, embrace, support, uplift, and find the beauty in one another. Black women and men are naturally beautiful. Asian folks, Native folks, Polynesian folks, White folks, Latin folks, Biracial folks, Multiracial folks all possess beauty, naturally. It's time we see the beauty in one another, love each other.

    • @DaarkDestiny
      @DaarkDestiny 6 років тому +26

      Yvonne Blake Well thank you lol. I'm sure I probably have some in my lineage. I also have some native in my lineage. But for the most part, I'm a white European mutt lol. My full name is Destiny Angelique Webb. My grandfather was Welsh :) I took my mother's maiden name because I was born out of wedlock lol. And my father's surname is Norse, Hackett :) Though, I don't know much else about my lineage :) I'm thinking of buying one of those DNA kits lol :)

    • @sharonmurray4803
      @sharonmurray4803 6 років тому +45

      Destiny Webb, WELL said!!!! We are All beautiful!!! Besides it's what's inside that counts!!!! 😉

    • @antonioadamovalziphat6914
      @antonioadamovalziphat6914 6 років тому +13

      Destiny Webb amen

    • @GinaJonesStillettoQueen
      @GinaJonesStillettoQueen 6 років тому +32

      Destiny Webb sadly I always feel that white folks like our hair more than black Americans do. Brain washing is real. I feel the same about darker women. Their skin seem to have a glow that I'm envious of. I have to put oil on my skin and yet still my skin absorbs light instead of reflect it. Lol

    • @antonioadamovalziphat6914
      @antonioadamovalziphat6914 6 років тому +16

      Destiny Webb PREACHED ! At the end of the day we're all the creatures of GOD and he isn't a God of routine but of DIVERSITY

  • @TheeMademoiselle
    @TheeMademoiselle 6 років тому +523

    Tbh I do feel like we as a people need to take more action towards making natural hair more acceptable especially for young kids. Weave etc is cool but even I have tried to stay away from the straight type of styles when I use weave I’m even trying to use braids or natural type styles as apposed to sew ins etc.

    • @AngelEvansARTSOL
      @AngelEvansARTSOL 6 років тому +11

      Thee Mademoiselle i agree 😄

    • @Alisha10000000
      @Alisha10000000 6 років тому +9

      I totally agree!

    • @kittydollsxo189
      @kittydollsxo189 6 років тому +19

      The thing is everyone wants “curly hair” and if they child don’t have it they will relax it cause it’s tooooo “unmanageable “

    • @graceb9562
      @graceb9562 6 років тому +20

      I agree! I’m 16 and it’s hard to be natural as my own parents feel the need to call me ugly every 15 mins....

    • @catdcambs
      @catdcambs 6 років тому +15

      Thee Mademoiselle . Sweet heart I have been watching a lot of videos where weaves are eating the hair lines and damaging the hair . Just take a look on here UA-cam at the videos. We need to wear our natural hair and be proud x

  • @theladyofsoul5023
    @theladyofsoul5023 6 років тому +81

    I cannot rock straight hair. I can't do it but I can rock the iconic fro for the rest of my life!!

    • @lastdays3148
      @lastdays3148 6 років тому +4

      I rocked my kinky 4c Afro all day long too. I will also rock the Fro,until the end of my time on this dreadful Planet.

  • @numacamara
    @numacamara 6 років тому +188

    That news woman is amazing. Such an inspiration, so beautiful.

    • @ForeverShavante
      @ForeverShavante  6 років тому +6

      numa camara yes she is!☺

    • @meenadoby5014
      @meenadoby5014 6 років тому +2

      Yes I totally agree

    • @SassyC18
      @SassyC18 6 років тому +3

      She looks amazing with her natural hair also!!!

    • @geordielaforge1643
      @geordielaforge1643 6 років тому +2

      It amazes me, how could anyone think she looks better with straight hair? Natural African hair complements the beauty of African features and she is beautiful with it, without it her beauty is less noticeable.

  • @flowerpink33
    @flowerpink33 6 років тому +118

    I’ve been natural for 11 years and work for Department of Homeland security. People hold themselves back. Natural is not a issue. Just do it. No one at work cares about my hair. They love it. I’m the flat twist, a fro queen at work. Just do it. It’s your hair that grows out of your hair. I don’t care what the celebrities are doing I like me. Ok 👌🏾

    • @lunarenzi4955
      @lunarenzi4955 4 роки тому +2

      flowerpink33 we need more women with that way of thinking

    • @Tune2dis41
      @Tune2dis41 3 роки тому +1

      I know that’s right!!!!

    • @Facts-pp3tr
      @Facts-pp3tr Рік тому +4

      This comment sound so stupid, You'll do realize that there was a law in place in the USA, that says natural hair from black people can't be worn? If you don't know that, then you need to know about your history. Second the law was just banned in 2021. IT's not that they "didn't care", you worked for the homeland security, that means they where afraid of getting sued, THAT DON"T WORK EVERYWHERE>.. Now should more black women were they're hair natural, Yes, EVERYWHERE, not just at work...but let's not forget that there are tons of black woman that do wear they're hair natural.

    • @yolandross-alfonzo8860
      @yolandross-alfonzo8860 Місяць тому

      Beautifully said 👏

  • @SweetTeaTvTeaSippers
    @SweetTeaTvTeaSippers 6 років тому +240

    I wear my own hair I love my kinky nappy Black hair

  • @saylessmore
    @saylessmore 6 років тому +25

    Natural hair grows so much faster than chemically treated hair. I wish I could post the before and after pics to show that the shrinkage is so real! The stretch of the hair always amazes me because once a straightening is done, the results are always longer than what's expected. I ❤ our hair texture. All kinds just like our beautiful skin shades✌🏾💯

  • @TheEfeham325
    @TheEfeham325 6 років тому +87

    I’ve had dreadlocks for nearly ten years, it has been one of the most meaningful journeys of my life.

    • @lastdays3148
      @lastdays3148 6 років тому +3

      Stephanie sistah,you dreadlocks are gorgeous and so are you. From your sistah who wears a huge Afro.

    • @viviancharm8505
      @viviancharm8505 6 років тому +12

      Hun It's just "locks" don't be putting the white man way of insulting our hair with the "dread". There's nothing "dreadful" about our hair. It's beautiful locks

    • @ScorpioRising_1975
      @ScorpioRising_1975 4 роки тому +1

      MoonLurker I too have Locs for 3 years it’s been a VERY enlightening and self bonding process I cannot describe. I LOVE it and WILL NEVER go back to who I used to be. I’m loving the woman I am.. 🖤🖤🖤🖤

  • @mezmerized4lifejay654
    @mezmerized4lifejay654 6 років тому +583

    Natural is the way to go

    • @ForeverShavante
      @ForeverShavante  6 років тому +15

      Mezmerized4Life Jay yep it is!😊

    • @afroatheist-isnowafroantit6154
      @afroatheist-isnowafroantit6154 6 років тому +7

      And, it is always lovely to see how different we can be, too. I love natural, relaxed, wigs, and weaves.

    • @yyahrah-izionisrealelite6097
      @yyahrah-izionisrealelite6097 6 років тому +12

      Renee Tate:
      I'm talking about the plethora of women who are afflicted with fibroids and the concomitant ramifications such as: extremely painful menstrual cycles/PMS, bladder issues, being anemic(from excess bleeding), the inability to conceive, after surgery a missing womb and then a missing boyfriend or husband and a distended stomach(which no sane woman desires), to be conservative. You may not have such issues as yet or ever at all, however, many 'so-called' black women live it daily, can verify but are oblivious to the connection between their grave condition(s) and the chemicals found in relaxers, glues and dyes. So, the question I asked in my previous commentary, still remains for all intelligent and non-assimilated 'so-called' black women.

    • @theartistmind7028
      @theartistmind7028 6 років тому +2

      Rastafarian religion and hair didnt originate in Jamaica ...it came from Ethiopia hebce the red green and gold. But Jamaicans particularly Bob Marley popularized it (no I am not coming at u in any particular type of way...just an fyi

    • @yyahrah-izionisrealelite6097
      @yyahrah-izionisrealelite6097 6 років тому +2

      Renee Tate:
      No, you certainly didn't! With my contribution, I wasn't making assumptions or asking you or anyone who comes on this forum a question on the particular topic, I speak/write with authority post doing extensive reading and from speaking to women who were and are still suffering from the self-imposed conditions I wrote about. I somewhat empathize with you because obviously, as an ex-licence cosmetologist, you would always like to think that your past vocation/livelihood have not contributed to these serous issues of y/our sisters. It's most interesting that you mentioned the die-ts of 'so-called' black women and I do concur with you that these western world die-ts which they partake in especially during all of these anti-healthy/spiritual hellidays are contributing to chronic non-communicable diseases and the lack of beautiful skin, hair growth and great fatness. So, with these otherworldly die-ts of most so-called' black people which principally are destroying their hearts, pancreas, liver, small/large intestine and kidneys and then from an exogenous to endogenous standpoint (because whatever goes on the skin eventually gets into the bloodstream), the chemicals in dyes, glues, conditioners and relaxers are undoubtedly responsible for the dread conditions I wrote and is very, very concern about.
      Question:
      Why don't you share your healthy diet(s), supplemental regimen and some of the physical activities that you engage in with your sisters who'll read these messages to help them?

  • @michelleh9403
    @michelleh9403 6 років тому +158

    I have been natural for the last two years. And I must say, I'M HAPPY TO BE NAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @stephb4455
      @stephb4455 6 років тому +5

      Michelle H just went natural a year ago never going back freaking love it

    • @tammi67able
      @tammi67able 6 років тому +1

      Michelle H Amen

    • @dnw75
      @dnw75 5 років тому +1

      I just "big chopped" 2 weeks ago after transitioning for 6.5 months. I'm actually glad to be rid of the remaining permed hair. I can really get to know hair now.

    • @Sweet_lady1992
      @Sweet_lady1992 4 роки тому +4

      Michelle H Your hair is not nappy🙄🙄🙄 I hate when people say that

    • @torresbyrd30
      @torresbyrd30 2 роки тому +1

      You should see my hair. All natural.

  • @rosemarie6421
    @rosemarie6421 6 років тому +76

    You said "I'm here to present the news, not to look beautiful". But you DO look beautiful.😎

  • @casandramccoy-langley5873
    @casandramccoy-langley5873 6 років тому +91

    News lady is beautiful and looks younger natural

  • @negritainthejungle1625
    @negritainthejungle1625 5 років тому +11

    Our hair is NOT more fragile. It's how we have been forced to use chemicals and artificial greese. When nurished properly, your body will heal which includes your hair.
    Peace and Love Fam

    • @quartzzhuit
      @quartzzhuit 3 роки тому

      This right here. 🔥🔥🔥➿➿✊🏿🖤🤗

  • @jaimegrayson2906
    @jaimegrayson2906 6 років тому +441

    Even the bible said Jesus had hair like wool

    • @PlushCreativeDzyneLLC
      @PlushCreativeDzyneLLC 6 років тому +39

      Jaime Grayson yasssss. Chiii let me tell u. Wen ppl ask me bout my hair typ I say thik coarse n wooly. Mainly wooly. God gav it 2me. N I use to my advantage. I luvit

    • @donahough40
      @donahough40 6 років тому +8

      DONT BE STUPID HE SAID WHITE LIKE WOOL

    • @PlushCreativeDzyneLLC
      @PlushCreativeDzyneLLC 6 років тому +18

      Dona Hough like we said n like the Bible says

    • @lastdays3148
      @lastdays3148 6 років тому +26

      Dona Hough,never the less The Messiah hair was WOOL. And come on now why call another Human on this forum stupid. That was not nice to say.

    • @donahough40
      @donahough40 6 років тому +11

      it said his hair was WHITE like wool it did not say his hair was wool--Rev1-14 His head and hairwrer white like wool. aswhite as snow,andHiseyes like a flame of fire.--you need to read in context and not twist the scripture to suit your purpose

  • @DiorizellaEC
    @DiorizellaEC 6 років тому +138

    Great video. I'm latina and like 3 years with natural hair, be natural is the best thing I do. I'm natural, free and love my curls.

    • @dorisonesmo8814
      @dorisonesmo8814 6 років тому +1

      Diorizella Events and Crafts me too

    • @LaMorenadelfuego
      @LaMorenadelfuego 6 років тому +1

      Diorizella Events and Crafts yes me too!

    • @tammi67able
      @tammi67able 6 років тому

      Diorizella Events and Crafts true, curls are beautiful

    • @cassandrasmith2727
      @cassandrasmith2727 5 років тому

      I've been rocking my natural hair for 2 years. I don't use any chemicals on it at all. I stopped dying my hair period. I'm allowing it to grow out. I just love it!

  • @flowerpink33
    @flowerpink33 6 років тому +219

    Oh I forgot too. I get most of the ignorant comments from my own people especially the men. I have to remind them that my husband loves my hair and I’m not with them so my hair is not their concern. Keep your self hate for yourself.

    • @ForeverShavante
      @ForeverShavante  6 років тому +24

      flowerpink33 this is so true and sad. I have friends in the military that get complaints from their superiors that are also black women and that's a shame! We gotta start loving us first!

    • @chalseywilder937
      @chalseywilder937 6 років тому +7

      Exactly

    • @realbeautyness25
      @realbeautyness25 6 років тому +9

      flowerpink33 girl tell them again my husband loves my hair too that's all that matters to me

    • @uniqueorganicshaircare9880
      @uniqueorganicshaircare9880 6 років тому +8

      My husband loves my hair and I do too

    • @realbeautyness25
      @realbeautyness25 6 років тому +1

      flowerpink33 LOL 😂 my husband loves my hair too

  • @boopyboopboopyboop2175
    @boopyboopboopyboop2175 6 років тому +17

    Natural hair isn't unmanageable if you take care of it the way you're supposed to. It's amazing how people who don't even have a kinky hair texture have all these claims to make. Hair is part of hygiene don't forget!

  • @afeni1018
    @afeni1018 6 років тому +22

    Stay natural sisters! We are lucky to be black 👑✊💣

    • @renaissanceaffair8738
      @renaissanceaffair8738 5 років тому +1

      No sweetie you aren't lucky to be black according to the most high you are blessed to be black he said we are a special and holy seed Made In His Image don't forget that lovely

  • @eunice385i2
    @eunice385i2 6 років тому +112

    I’m mixed, so growing up I always wanted long, straight hair (I live in Europe)because I felt like my hair was ugly and not normal, even tho my momma was telling me it’s beautiful.
    It took me 17 years to like my natural hair (now I’m really happy that my mom never allowed me to relax my hair)😭but now I LOVE it and wear my 4c hair💓with pride #blackgirlmagic
    And I loved the video 💕

    • @bcaye
      @bcaye 6 років тому +6

      Good for you.

    • @AnastasiaLUVSU
      @AnastasiaLUVSU 6 років тому +2

      E'unice385i You're mixed and still got 4C hair? Damn.

    • @AnastasiaLUVSU
      @AnastasiaLUVSU 6 років тому +1

      Alisha Davies Its hilarious. I know her bedwench mother or bedbuck father was mad as fuck....

    • @PlushCreativeDzyneLLC
      @PlushCreativeDzyneLLC 6 років тому +10

      AnastasiaLUVSU jus bcuz ur used 2 straight looks don't mean we all use 2 it. Sum uv us do luv our texture wethr it's straight, thik, thin, kinky, etc. Majority uv the men is accustomed to the straight long fake sh*t so uv course they expect it. It's most black men who hates our thicker coarser texture letting us know how much our brothers (supposed to b Kings) hate their sistaz (Queen's) hair. It's a shame but that's ur hate not ours. We luv it n will continue 2 luvit. It b the men outside uv our race that luv our hair mostly. I luv my kinky coarse hair n don't care who hates it. Those who r not 4 us r against us.

    • @lastdays3148
      @lastdays3148 6 років тому +3

      plush furr sistah, don't even respond towards the negative remarks concerning our God Given hair. Anastasia has her opinion and that is okay to have. Well our Messiah loves our hair,because He also had our Wool hair type. Revelation 1:14 KJV. I love that my hair looks like my beloved Messiah. Another Nationality had the Messiah pictures hair longer & stringy. Sad so sad,because it does not say that in the Scriptures. Love to all of my Beautiful Sistahs.

  • @ossier2796
    @ossier2796 6 років тому +19

    I’ve had natural hair in every decade since the 60’s although in between I’ve been straight. I’ve had most negative comments from Black people.

    • @lasetlivingstin7752
      @lasetlivingstin7752 6 років тому +1

      Same, as for as negative comment...Some that said the negative went natural also...Imagine that...😜

  • @kobaltocr6927
    @kobaltocr6927 3 роки тому +2

    When I was in twenties I let my hair grow and I was so impressed on how beautyful is my hair curly and big I'm so fascinated and besides that to look to some native american people discusing about the meaning of hair it was meaningfull to me

  • @TheeMademoiselle
    @TheeMademoiselle 6 років тому +146

    Great job sis 😍

    • @evelyndotson5622
      @evelyndotson5622 6 років тому

      Thee Mademoiselle k

    • @alima872
      @alima872 5 років тому

      Heyyyu girlllll ily THEE MADEMOISELLE

  • @roselandmckinnon5539
    @roselandmckinnon5539 5 років тому +5

    I love my browness, I prayed for my dredlocks, the Most High blessed me with mine they come to my waist and I love them, I would have it no other way! I'm never going to cut mine. Thank you my Most High Yah!

  • @karbonatedgoddess3696
    @karbonatedgoddess3696 6 років тому +283

    The proper name is LOCKS not dread locks the pale face people gave the name dread locks us as the brown sugar race need to know our hair is connected to the sun that why our hair grows upward we r the melanated queens and kings of this universe this ours we just need to come together as one

    • @alanasims2981
      @alanasims2981 6 років тому +12

      BLACK LOVE my old friend told me that too

    • @PlushCreativeDzyneLLC
      @PlushCreativeDzyneLLC 6 років тому +9

      BLACK LOVE absolutely!!!!! 💯✊👊✌😘

    • @JScott-md6dv
      @JScott-md6dv 6 років тому +14

      When I looked at the comments I was thinking someone would say to "stop preaching" and things to keep us separate. But please continue spreading the pride.

    • @petersugar2185
      @petersugar2185 6 років тому +6

      BLACK LOVE well said!

    • @ZhaiiYou
      @ZhaiiYou 6 років тому +8

      Nah boo, it's dread locks, created or embedded in the Rastafarian movement

  • @chalseywilder937
    @chalseywilder937 6 років тому +22

    "Pressure"? More like forced. It's insane how far jealousy goes

  • @deborahjohnson6834
    @deborahjohnson6834 5 років тому +1

    How could Black people not LOVE, hair that rises up toward HEAVEN!!

  • @learning.growing.1017
    @learning.growing.1017 6 років тому +6

    Let's also avoid natural hair biases peeps! All natural hair is beautiful, unique and only we can wear our this way.

  • @Teedimps1598
    @Teedimps1598 6 років тому +50

    Awesome video. I appreciate the research and preparation you made. I love my natural hair and I get lots of compliments on my type 4 hair. But for some reason my parents ( father and his wife) shame me of the way my hair is. Telling me comb my hair, probably meaning to relax it or put weave in it or present it..less kinky. Now i know im not the only one going through this, I just dont understand why not just support me 😔 its just a damm shame. ✊ not even parents can phase me.

    • @dred.962
      @dred.962 6 років тому +7

      Naru Summer 卌 you're doing a great job and it might be difficult to keep it up with the judgement... but you're happy with your hair and I'm sure you love your curls(so do I) ... Do this for you 😀, great job!

    • @Teedimps1598
      @Teedimps1598 6 років тому +4

      Annde François thank you😊

    • @tammi67able
      @tammi67able 6 років тому +1

      Naru Summer 卌 Bless you for loving urself and ur natural hair , forgive them they came from a different era

    • @rodwilliams7457
      @rodwilliams7457 5 років тому

      Your parents are idiots ✌

    • @clydebadtothebone295
      @clydebadtothebone295 5 років тому +2

      Sis! I go through it with my aunts and cousins! Everyone misses my straight hair but I love the strength in my natural curl pattern! My cousin attacked me to fist fight because she called my hair "nappy"! I laughed and called it curly! The agression from family towards natural hair is sickening! Now, they're all bald from weaves and hard pressing and want my advice on hair growth! The tables always turn around! Whenever they hate- You're doing something right! Stay Blessed!!!

  • @Lilly2207
    @Lilly2207 6 років тому +24

    Thank you for the educational video, it teaches you to have that confidence about yourself no matter how you look.

  • @childoftheheavenlyfather302
    @childoftheheavenlyfather302 6 років тому +8

    Smart and intelligent commentary...this needed to be said. Enjoyed this video.

  • @sweetlikeme
    @sweetlikeme 6 років тому +71

    dreads were talked about in the Bible ain't nothing just popped up

    • @ForeverShavante
      @ForeverShavante  6 років тому +10

      Darricka Dukes Right! There's nothing new under the sun!😉

    • @PlushCreativeDzyneLLC
      @PlushCreativeDzyneLLC 6 років тому +1

      Rite but locks wuz the word used. Don't no who came up wit dreads. But uv course we all say dreads now

    • @tammi67able
      @tammi67able 6 років тому

      Darricka Dukes true

    • @JuicedUpLemon
      @JuicedUpLemon 5 років тому

      @@PlushCreativeDzyneLLC" Dreads" was used because an African war Lord made his soldiers grow out their hair into locs to scare (dread) the white Europeans that were infringing on their village.
      Soldiers wore "dread" locs.

    • @PlushCreativeDzyneLLC
      @PlushCreativeDzyneLLC 5 років тому

      @@JuicedUpLemon I'm not disagreeing. But I read a chapter in the Bible seeing the word "Loc". Wen sum one cut off a loc while he was sleeping and he arose n was weakened bcuz uv the loc cut off. Sumthn like that

  • @r.jenkins5982
    @r.jenkins5982 6 років тому +20

    I just love the footage!

  • @khadijahsspace7453
    @khadijahsspace7453 6 років тому +5

    THAT LAST PART THOUGH! SHE WAS ON A ROLL!

  • @jr8694
    @jr8694 6 років тому +14

    Very nicely put together and educational, good job!

  • @NoName-cs9ot
    @NoName-cs9ot 6 років тому +17

    Love this. I always actually used to think of Sampson as a black man with dreads

    • @Navaura
      @Navaura 5 років тому

      Daniela's Curly Life It's hard to imagine him any other way.

  • @kendrabaker7278
    @kendrabaker7278 6 років тому +13

    This video is beautiful and very I formative. I always thought and loved being different. It's nice to know I'm not the only one...

  • @1DiamondQueen
    @1DiamondQueen 6 років тому +15

    Great video! Thanks for uplifting natural hair!

  • @proverbalizer
    @proverbalizer 6 років тому +3

    so true that the criticism comes mainly from us, we are so trained to keep ourselves in our places so to speak. self hate and self defeatism are so rampant, part of the same thing that makes black students afraid to try or even ashamed to excel in schools (I teach in Harlem, and the way students hold themselves and each other down is frustrating), our beauty and our intelligence is phenomenal and second to none, but we are often the slowest to realize our own blessings...as Bob Marley said "emancipate yourself from mental slavery...none but ourselves can free our minds"

  • @tymekamiranda8654
    @tymekamiranda8654 6 років тому +1

    The anchor woman is gorgeous with her natural hair!

  • @ladylowe3917
    @ladylowe3917 5 років тому +2

    I have certainly started going natural, at times I'm mad because I feel deceived.. Because I didn't know how beautiful my hair is.. Because I was ashamed of my texture.. I'm glad a lot of us are taking on being natural.. I just hope we can all fall in line on other issues we have without being unified as we should.. It's sad we are railroaded of our identity... We gotta love ourselves or nobody else will... ✊🏾

  • @doThatGWalk
    @doThatGWalk 6 років тому +40

    This video was very well done, good job! And I learned a lot + I never saw that hot comb clip before.

  • @enhadassah5336
    @enhadassah5336 6 років тому +7

    Thank you for this video damn never knew anyone could be so educated on hair and I've never been interested in the history of hair ah loved it

  • @Juwalwhy
    @Juwalwhy 6 років тому +3

    Great video.I am a Jamaican . And history is deep and our hair has a good impact that gives power.
    I am going back to my nature hair.

  • @juiicii1
    @juiicii1 6 років тому +66

    You’re so knowledgeable. Impressive! 👌🏾

    • @ForeverShavante
      @ForeverShavante  6 років тому

      Isabelfrossst thanks!🙏🏾

    • @juiicii1
      @juiicii1 6 років тому

      Forever Shavante Of course!!! I enjoyed it 😍

  • @peepla7
    @peepla7 6 років тому +65

    It's detailed in Numbers as well. Moses detailed the Nazarite vow....and instructed them ( male and female) to wear locs.
    Numbers 6:5 All the days of the vow of his separation there shall no razor come upon his head: until the days be fulfilled, in the which he separateth himself unto the Lord, he shall be holy, and shall let the locks of the hair of his head grow.

    • @Nmbr1fan
      @Nmbr1fan 6 років тому +13

      That just means to not cut the hair. It's not locks as in dreads, just locks as in lengths of hair.

    • @peepla7
      @peepla7 6 років тому +16

      PinkPromises actually it could be interpreted either way.. but there's a picture of Paul and the disciples showing him as a black man with locs. I like that image so it's all good. Stay blessed.

    • @PlushCreativeDzyneLLC
      @PlushCreativeDzyneLLC 6 років тому +2

      ✊👊

    • @peepla7
      @peepla7 6 років тому +3

      +Brook Lynn exactly!

    • @tammi67able
      @tammi67able 6 років тому +1

      peepla7 true

  • @SableAlbanese
    @SableAlbanese 6 років тому +92

    Great video! I heard a story, the Europeans came to Africa and describe the people hair as dreadful locks and that’s where the coined term dreadlocks came from. I’m a Hair teacher so I do my best to educate my students. Let’s change our language and stop saying dreadlocks. No such thing as ethnic hair I’m still trying to find an ethnic heart doctor 🤨😔😱

    • @aaliyahjackson9734
      @aaliyahjackson9734 6 років тому +17

      Sable Albanese My mom taught me this at a very young age. I call them locks but so many ignorant folk refuse to accept the term when I educate them!

    • @bcaye
      @bcaye 6 років тому +4

      Get over yourself-they have been around for thousands of years. The origin of the term is unclear.

    • @innamispirit6471
      @innamispirit6471 6 років тому +2

      Sable Albanese term came from Ethiopia

    • @aprilwest9852
      @aprilwest9852 6 років тому +7

      Sable Albanese African warriors put their hair in the locks preparing for battle. Different tribes had different styles of hand carved wooden combs. The handle on those combs had elaborate beautiful carvings in the wood.

    • @SableAlbanese
      @SableAlbanese 6 років тому +3

      Aaliyah Jackson I heard this story but African history is rich. She made an excellent video! ❤️❤️

  • @lofianimegirl8180
    @lofianimegirl8180 4 роки тому +3

    It is a journey to love our hair, our skin, and each other because of the brain washing that has been happening for centuries. It is a choice, and it takes courage to be you in America. I love being black and I'm learning how amazing my hair and culture is more and more each day. Thank you for the great video😊😋.

  • @maryhuawei4447
    @maryhuawei4447 5 років тому +1

    5:35 had me screaming fuckinggiing gang!!!!! a beautiful educated lady explaining not justifying her perfectly acceptable and and damn fine ass hair okkkr

  • @e.williams13
    @e.williams13 6 років тому +1

    You did a great job! I love my natural hair.

  • @brama100
    @brama100 6 років тому +35

    6:56 These two sisters are proud to be natural with their silky straight long as fuck hair.

    • @calmaschamomile1252
      @calmaschamomile1252 6 років тому +9

      brama That’s what im saying 😂😂😂

    • @anonperson894
      @anonperson894 6 років тому

      Right!?

    • @rd6519
      @rd6519 6 років тому +6

      Hmmm...I did a double take myself.

    • @brama100
      @brama100 6 років тому +5

      The one on the right literally looks like she used a curling iron to get those barrel curls. :O)

    • @nsaunders83
      @nsaunders83 6 років тому

      brama 🤔

  • @uriahsmith6225
    @uriahsmith6225 6 років тому +1

    When I was 10 I felt bad about my skin color and wanted to be white, I wanted to have hair like white people,I begged my mom and asked her if I can have a perm. She said no every single time.. then I heard about locks and the history and I wanted locks..now I’m 23 and have long healthy shiny dread locks! I’m proud of my skin color!!!

  • @Tashafhickman
    @Tashafhickman 4 роки тому +1

    The news anchor looks amazing both ways,but she does look more youthful with natural hair.

  • @queenfox683
    @queenfox683 6 років тому +6

    Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I love this video

  • @peepla7
    @peepla7 6 років тому +26

    You did very well with this. Be proud! I subbed.

  • @jamtv3258
    @jamtv3258 6 років тому +3

    We need more videos like these on YT. Thanks for helping to kick knowledge. 💯✌💜

  • @Jessica-ck6ns
    @Jessica-ck6ns 6 років тому +6

    Thank you for the video 🤗 very educational!!

  • @adrienne9769
    @adrienne9769 5 років тому

    You have done a wonderful job presenting a strong argument about 'our' hair. You also backed your case with very strong references (historic photos, interviews, & footage) that added credence to this documentary. I was pleasantly and surprisingly pleased. Big KUDOS to you. I pray that you continue to make informative, educational documentaries, and that someday you'll be highlighted on channels like PBS!

  • @twaye30
    @twaye30 5 років тому +2

    In my experience in life, straigtening my hair with relaxers and wearing straight hair weaves has not strengthened me financially. It actually costs me more money to maintain my hair when i was wearing it relaxed. And weave in itself is an even more costly expense. I've given up relaxers since 2009 but occasionally I will rock a weave. The majority of the time I will wear my natural 4C type hair. I am glad that I have regained the confidence to wear it and not feel conscientious about it. I was shocked that people were actually complementing me on my natural hair, especially the men! I feel like this, every other race walks outside sporting their natural hair with no shame just being themselves and so I figured I just go ahead and be comfortable sometimes and just be me too! Less stress!

  • @someoneanonymous5544
    @someoneanonymous5544 6 років тому +1

    Loved the woman with the afro and the news anchors attitude BEAUTIFUL.

  • @DejaLanae
    @DejaLanae 6 років тому +7

    I wish more black people could see their own natural beauty and potentially stop using all of the chemicals. The sooner we all work together to embrace it the sooner the rest of the world will embrace it. Our kids are watching our every move and they need to know that they are beautiful just the way they are. My favorite part of this video is when the woman from the news says "im hear to give the news, not look pretty" which by the way, she is beautiful no matter how her hair is styled. I love seeing women on tv wearing their hair in its natural especially in locs. Its important for the people we see on tv to be an accurate representation of what we look like on the daily basis.

    • @puffymuffin9064
      @puffymuffin9064 4 роки тому

      True I know longer relax mine anymore all it ever did is break it severely never again..I'm trying to treat it how ever I can and just hope it stop breaking

  • @dicasdairina7475
    @dicasdairina7475 6 років тому +15

    This was such an interesting video!

  • @mrs.keleecia4180
    @mrs.keleecia4180 2 роки тому

    Absolutely love and a must share!!

  • @queendekoda1160
    @queendekoda1160 6 років тому +3

    Wow I’m here watching this now I didn’t know all this I loving it so far still watching but thanks so much for this ❤️❤️❤️

  • @learning.growing.1017
    @learning.growing.1017 6 років тому +1

    YES!!!! God bless you sis for mentioning Samson!! I was looking into it, then you mentioned it, haha.

  • @sarahgivens7182
    @sarahgivens7182 6 років тому +4

    love this

  • @aprilsmith1038
    @aprilsmith1038 6 років тому +6

    Beautiful hair

  • @daniellespears4428
    @daniellespears4428 6 років тому

    This was very nice to watch. Thank you!

  • @LyssaLuvzYhu1
    @LyssaLuvzYhu1 6 років тому

    I completely agree that it shouldn't be a movement. 💯 and I totally felt it when you said that we as a people take down each other. I've been saying that for so long. It's literally a bit unnerving when I decide to go outside with my natural hair. But watching and listening to this was so helpful and insightful. Thank you!

  • @MeltingOnYourMind
    @MeltingOnYourMind 6 років тому +1

    I love both news lady response and commentary about african hair😍😍😍😍😍💪✌

  • @DailyObserver
    @DailyObserver 6 років тому +5

    Thanks for this Interesting and informative work. I'm touched by this, and would do most anything to encourage more awareness of this "nature" in our people.

  • @lionessawaking42412
    @lionessawaking42412 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for this vid. I live in Washington, DC and all the hairstyles you showed. Senator Elenor Holmes Norton always wore a bush. I love seeing the various ways we can wear our hair. This is my second time going natural and I will be this way till I die!!! One thing to keep in mind: If you’re taking any medication and perming/ coloring your hair be careful. Some medications combined with hair chemicals may cause your hair to fall out. My hair stylist of 20 years told me this.

  • @dema493
    @dema493 5 років тому +1

    Thank You my Sister or Brother, a beautiful piece. Say it Loud, I'm black an I'm pround!

  • @sallyrowe5541
    @sallyrowe5541 6 років тому

    wow u really did your research! I'm Jamaican and proud! thanks for the information!

  • @veganvocalist4782
    @veganvocalist4782 6 років тому

    TRUTH !!! ;D I looove my mixed race afro type hair NOW ! I was taught to try and be as white as possible but I now embrace my natural beauty ; ) thank you for this positive message Shavante

  • @prettycarmencurls
    @prettycarmencurls 6 років тому +2

    This is such a wonderful vid. Thank you beautiful....❤️❤️❤️✌🏽

  • @yummygummyy
    @yummygummyy Рік тому

    She’s beautiful and I completely agree because I love 💕my natural hair

  • @akaishadouglas8259
    @akaishadouglas8259 3 роки тому

    Lol Ms. Karla putting everyone in they place they have several seats and she said it so cute and elegantly 😂😀

  • @jovial1213
    @jovial1213 4 роки тому

    Thanks for posting these awesome videos

  • @CruzinFraz
    @CruzinFraz 6 років тому

    Love this video, Thanks for sharing.

  • @tolovly14
    @tolovly14 5 років тому

    Thanks for sharing. I'm sure a lot of people can learn from this.

  • @dbly704
    @dbly704 6 років тому

    Really enjoyed this!

  • @michaelbrown8949
    @michaelbrown8949 6 років тому +1

    She's fine. And the intelligence just makes her even sexier. LOVE a smart black woman.

  • @angell5003
    @angell5003 6 років тому

    My grandchild is 3 quarters black & quarter white.. We teach her to love her natural hair... Great video

  • @TNOG511
    @TNOG511 6 років тому +1

    Thank you Beautiful!! I have Subscribed to your channel.. Have a great Thursday!!

  • @deondreawalker4282
    @deondreawalker4282 6 років тому +5

    This was an amazing I learn something 💘

  • @barbieskinner9347
    @barbieskinner9347 6 років тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video

  • @Beencouraged777
    @Beencouraged777 Місяць тому

    NBC Anchor woman, I love your natural hair, and your bold and strong stance.

  • @tanyawilliams138
    @tanyawilliams138 6 років тому

    I love this video. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @mariereeder3635
    @mariereeder3635 6 років тому

    I like the the newscaster Karla: That's right BE DIFFERENT!

  • @t-boneshands838
    @t-boneshands838 5 років тому

    Very informative really makes you think about self when it comes to identify ones self

  • @Simplylockd
    @Simplylockd 5 років тому +1

    Natural & proud ✊🏾

  • @klove6149
    @klove6149 6 років тому

    I LOVE!!!!! What the News Lady said!!! Oh!! That's was Major!!!🙏🤗🙏

  • @patriciawatkins9390
    @patriciawatkins9390 6 років тому

    I appreciate this information and you for sharing Thank you.

  • @filledeyhwh
    @filledeyhwh 6 років тому +2

    Love it !

  • @Alisha10000000
    @Alisha10000000 6 років тому +71

    Process of curls in reverse. Wow! The history is interesting. Thanks for sharing this with us :)

    • @WrestleShadeTNS
      @WrestleShadeTNS 6 років тому

      right that's what i said ...

    • @aprilwest9852
      @aprilwest9852 6 років тому +1

      Alicia Mendsey Yes process is reverse. The exact same chemicals are used to curl that are used to straighten. OR to curl/ hot curling irons./ Hot combs to straighten. It's basically bending hair. Braids bend/ curlers bend. To much bending causes breakage./ Split ends.

  • @nokuphilakhumalo4269
    @nokuphilakhumalo4269 4 роки тому

    That cone shaped hairstyle is what Zulu women of South Africa used to have🤩

  • @dama_shares
    @dama_shares 6 років тому

    Excellent thesis/documentary! 👁👁🤓❤️