Comments for Naturally Kinky Hair http://type4hair.com Loving naturally kinky, coily, and curly hair Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:48:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Short kinky hair is inspirational too + “typical” black hair? by admin http://type4hair.com/short-kinky-hair-is-inspirational-too-typical-black-hair/comment-page-1#comment-129 admin Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:48:14 +0000 http://type4hair.com/short-kinky-hair-is-inspirational-too-typical-black-hair#comment-129 Sorry it too so long to approve your comment. I didn't know it was here. I love your big hair pic and you bring up some good points :) Sorry it too so long to approve your comment. I didn’t know it was here.

I love your big hair pic and you bring up some good points :)

]]> Comment on Short kinky hair is inspirational too + “typical” black hair? by Shirl http://type4hair.com/short-kinky-hair-is-inspirational-too-typical-black-hair/comment-page-1#comment-127 Shirl Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:33:51 +0000 http://type4hair.com/short-kinky-hair-is-inspirational-too-typical-black-hair#comment-127 I'm newly natural and I found a real NATURAL shampoo and conditioner: The product is Herbal Dudu Osum 100% pure Natural Shampoo (No artificial colors, bio-degradable, no preservatives). Here's the ingredients: Pure Honey, Shea Butter, Osum (Camwood), Potassium Palkernelate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Glyceride, Aloe Vera, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Neem Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Water and Fragrance (honey, bronze in colored) & same ingredients for the Natural Moist Conditioner (white & thick in color). Smells delicious and my hair is very moisturized afterwards--no need to co-wash! I discovered this at my local beauty supply store--which is owned by Asian and they are so nice & helpful and they also carry real shea butter and the Dudu Osum African Black Soap. I'm in love ladies these produts work so well! Also try Amazon.com if you can't find at your local beauty supply store. I agree with all of you. While I check out all the natural hair YouTubers (rustic beauty, etc.) and the natural sites...my favorite MotownGirl.com & CurlyNikki.com, I read for knowledge and a little inspiration but I don't put a lot of stock in all that social issues over hair this & that! I know the history and the whys so don't need to rehash or get into a debate over it--just do it...go natural & be hair healthy! I recently (last week), did the final chop after first 3 weeks before that doing an intial chop (couldn't take the waiting) and my hair (pretty sure it's 4a in the back and 4b elsewhere on my head) curled up like crazy. Interestingly, my NEW hair stylist is natural (looks to be in her mid-20s) and her hair has waves in it but her poof is afro and when asked "am I a 4b?" she said her school (Pivot Point) never taught them about those types of hair classifications. They go by if your hair is thick or thin, course or fine so I wonder how much of this is made up to once again divide us by hair types! Also, as I was reading a Mizani Natural Texture book, they go even further and I saw hair types reaching into Level 8 and based on the picture I saw where they showed the natural hair ends of various levels, I would be a 6 (her ends and hair looked somewhat like it was pressed which is exactly how my natural hair looks) !! I’m newly natural and I found a real NATURAL shampoo and conditioner: The product is Herbal Dudu Osum 100% pure Natural Shampoo (No artificial colors, bio-degradable, no preservatives). Here’s the ingredients: Pure Honey, Shea Butter, Osum (Camwood), Potassium Palkernelate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Glyceride, Aloe Vera, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Neem Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Water and Fragrance (honey, bronze in colored) & same ingredients for the Natural Moist Conditioner (white & thick in color). Smells delicious and my hair is very moisturized afterwards–no need to co-wash! I discovered this at my local beauty supply store–which is owned by Asian and they are so nice & helpful and they also carry real shea butter and the Dudu Osum African Black Soap. I’m in love ladies these produts work so well! Also try Amazon.com if you can’t find at your local beauty supply store.

I agree with all of you. While I check out all the natural hair YouTubers (rustic beauty, etc.) and the natural sites…my favorite MotownGirl.com & CurlyNikki.com, I read for knowledge and a little inspiration but I don’t put a lot of stock in all that social issues over hair this & that! I know the history and the whys so don’t need to rehash or get into a debate over it–just do it…go natural & be hair healthy!

I recently (last week), did the final chop after first 3 weeks before that doing an intial chop (couldn’t take the waiting) and my hair (pretty sure it’s 4a in the back and 4b elsewhere on my head) curled up like crazy. Interestingly, my NEW hair stylist is natural (looks to be in her mid-20s) and her hair has waves in it but her poof is afro and when asked “am I a 4b?” she said her school (Pivot Point) never taught them about those types of hair classifications. They go by if your hair is thick or thin, course or fine so I wonder how much of this is made up to once again divide us by hair types! Also, as I was reading a Mizani Natural Texture book, they go even further and I saw hair types reaching into Level 8 and based on the picture I saw where they showed the natural hair ends of various levels, I would be a 6 (her ends and hair looked somewhat like it was pressed which is exactly how my natural hair looks) !!

]]> Comment on Short kinky hair is inspirational too + “typical” black hair? by Tia http://type4hair.com/short-kinky-hair-is-inspirational-too-typical-black-hair/comment-page-1#comment-126 Tia Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:20:37 +0000 http://type4hair.com/short-kinky-hair-is-inspirational-too-typical-black-hair#comment-126 I totally get the comments you read. I'm not in awe with curly type 3 hair, what I admire type 4's who have rich, thick, shiny, even, full hair. My type 4 hair isn't like full like Esperanza Spalding or shiny like Janell Monae. Recently I've been styling it more to be versatile. I'm proud that I haven't gave in and threw on a lace front wig. Pride is my motivation. I hate the way this topic of Black hair is being discussed in the media over the recent years. It makes Black women seem ashamed of their hair, I'd hate for any non-Black person to think that I covet their texture, that they are superior to me because of my hair texture and skin tone. My Blackness is not a disease or disability and I shouldn't be made to feel so. Here's a very recent <a href="http://i33.tinypic.com/1zque7m.jpg">pic</a>, I haven't relaxed since 2008, my hair (when pulled) is past my shoulders. Its soft in the front and kinkiest in the back. Its not the perfect fro like those Blaxploitation films, I guess I need more vitamins and water, I'm a junk food addict, lol. I totally get the comments you read. I’m not in awe with curly type 3 hair, what I admire type 4′s who have rich, thick, shiny, even, full hair. My type 4 hair isn’t like full like Esperanza Spalding or shiny like Janell Monae. Recently I’ve been styling it more to be versatile. I’m proud that I haven’t gave in and threw on a lace front wig. Pride is my motivation.

I hate the way this topic of Black hair is being discussed in the media over the recent years. It makes Black women seem ashamed of their hair, I’d hate for any non-Black person to think that I covet their texture, that they are superior to me because of my hair texture and skin tone. My Blackness is not a disease or disability and I shouldn’t be made to feel so.

Here’s a very recent pic, I haven’t relaxed since 2008, my hair (when pulled) is past my shoulders. Its soft in the front and kinkiest in the back. Its not the perfect fro like those Blaxploitation films, I guess I need more vitamins and water, I’m a junk food addict, lol.

]]> Comment on Short kinky hair is inspirational too + “typical” black hair? by Jill ann http://type4hair.com/short-kinky-hair-is-inspirational-too-typical-black-hair/comment-page-1#comment-125 Jill ann Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:45:32 +0000 http://type4hair.com/short-kinky-hair-is-inspirational-too-typical-black-hair#comment-125 You are very honest and I agree with all that you've said. My hair is very kinky and fine and oils works best on my hair. I plait my hair at nights and in the morning its very light. It's as though the oil seems to smoothen most of the kinks and you end up with a somewhat kinky kind of straight like look. You are very honest and I agree with all that you’ve said. My hair is very kinky and fine and oils works best on my hair. I plait my hair at nights and in the morning its very light. It’s as though the oil seems to smoothen most of the kinks and you end up with a somewhat kinky kind of straight like look.

]]> Comment on Update Video by admin http://type4hair.com/update-video/comment-page-1#comment-112 admin Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:57:48 +0000 http://type4hair.com/?p=85#comment-112 Congratulations on cutting off your relaxer! Are you feeling liberated? Thanks for your advice. I know it's all about patience. It's funny that a few days after that video I was really happy with my hair. I've accepted that hair grows slowly but for the most part grows whether you are thinking about it or not. I know more about hair care now than I did in the past and my hair grew back then even while doing all the "wrong" things. Congratulations on cutting off your relaxer! Are you feeling liberated?

Thanks for your advice. I know it’s all about patience. It’s funny that a few days after that video I was really happy with my hair. I’ve accepted that hair grows slowly but for the most part grows whether you are thinking about it or not. I know more about hair care now than I did in the past and my hair grew back then even while doing all the “wrong” things.

]]> Comment on Update Video by Sharawnda http://type4hair.com/update-video/comment-page-1#comment-111 Sharawnda Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:13:17 +0000 http://type4hair.com/?p=85#comment-111 I think you just need to have patience (which I know is hard) and try something different with your hair maybe if you are just sick of looking at it. Trying putting in some sort of decoration, like headbands, clips, beads, ribbon, etc. if you wanna spice it up a little bit. Eventually, you hair will grow longer, but I DO understand and anticipate in the future) that you are at that awkward stage where it's not super-short, but it's not long enough either to really pullback, etc. I just cut the relaxer out of my hair two days ago, and it is going to be a long process for me as well! I think you just need to have patience (which I know is hard) and try something different with your hair maybe if you are just sick of looking at it. Trying putting in some sort of decoration, like headbands, clips, beads, ribbon, etc. if you wanna spice it up a little bit. Eventually, you hair will grow longer, but I DO understand and anticipate in the future) that you are at that awkward stage where it’s not super-short, but it’s not long enough either to really pullback, etc. I just cut the relaxer out of my hair two days ago, and it is going to be a long process for me as well!

]]> Comment on I think I’m over length watching by Sharawnda http://type4hair.com/i-think-im-over-length-watching/comment-page-1#comment-110 Sharawnda Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:04:55 +0000 http://type4hair.com/i-think-im-over-length-watching#comment-110 I think you make total sense. I think even though you have been wearing your hair natural, there is still a desire for length, which is influenced by culture, society, etc. No matter the texture of hair, longer is almost always seen as "better", and you want your hair to reach it's full potential in terms of length. I think you make total sense. I think even though you have been wearing your hair natural, there is still a desire for length, which is influenced by culture, society, etc. No matter the texture of hair, longer is almost always seen as “better”, and you want your hair to reach it’s full potential in terms of length.

]]> Comment on Short kinky hair is inspirational too + “typical” black hair? by admin http://type4hair.com/short-kinky-hair-is-inspirational-too-typical-black-hair/comment-page-1#comment-109 admin Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:41:36 +0000 http://type4hair.com/short-kinky-hair-is-inspirational-too-typical-black-hair#comment-109 Yeah, you really do have to find what works for you. I have learned not to take everyone's recommendations because most of the products that everyone seems to love do nothing for me. As far as heat goes I know some women choose to wear their hair unpermed but straight and it works for them. Anyway, thanks for adding your comment. At least I know I'm not the only one feeling that way. Yeah, you really do have to find what works for you. I have learned not to take everyone’s recommendations because most of the products that everyone seems to love do nothing for me.

As far as heat goes I know some women choose to wear their hair unpermed but straight and it works for them.

Anyway, thanks for adding your comment. At least I know I’m not the only one feeling that way.

]]> Comment on Short kinky hair is inspirational too + “typical” black hair? by nettyboop http://type4hair.com/short-kinky-hair-is-inspirational-too-typical-black-hair/comment-page-1#comment-108 nettyboop Mon, 05 Apr 2010 02:57:40 +0000 http://type4hair.com/short-kinky-hair-is-inspirational-too-typical-black-hair#comment-108 I second your emotion. I thought something was wrong with me. I too noticed that all the persons on youtube repping natural afro hair did not have a texture similar to mine. I am nappy to the nth degree. I am still struggling to figure out the behavior pattern and the best products. My hair is dry and hard. until I find someone with a similar texture I will continue to try and err in caring for my natural hair. I heard so many negative remarks about using heat. then I finally found a natural person whose hair is about 20+ inches and uses heat in her hair regimen. Since I have been doing light pressing after washing , i don't have lots of little hairs on the bathroom floor when I comb my hair. Different strokes for different folks. I second your emotion. I thought something was wrong with me. I too noticed that all the persons on youtube repping natural afro hair did not have a texture similar to mine. I am nappy to the nth degree. I am still struggling to figure out the behavior pattern and the best products. My hair is dry and hard. until I find someone with a similar texture I will continue to try and err in caring for my natural hair. I heard so many negative remarks about using heat. then I finally found a natural person whose hair is about 20+ inches and uses heat in her hair regimen. Since I have been doing light pressing after washing , i don’t have lots of little hairs on the bathroom floor when I comb my hair. Different strokes for different folks.

]]> Comment on Short kinky hair is inspirational too + “typical” black hair? by admin http://type4hair.com/short-kinky-hair-is-inspirational-too-typical-black-hair/comment-page-1#comment-69 admin Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:12:19 +0000 http://type4hair.com/short-kinky-hair-is-inspirational-too-typical-black-hair#comment-69 I hear you and I agree that type 4 is very versatile but there is definitely a learning curve. Just learning how to moisturize your hair can make the biggest difference in how it behaves. Before I got to really know my hair I thought having it loose meant having a dry, tight, afro. That's why my hair was either locked or cut to the scalp. This is the first time I am consciously keeping my hair loose and I am still going through stages with it and learning how to properly care for it. I hear you and I agree that type 4 is very versatile but there is definitely a learning curve. Just learning how to moisturize your hair can make the biggest difference in how it behaves. Before I got to really know my hair I thought having it loose meant having a dry, tight, afro. That’s why my hair was either locked or cut to the scalp. This is the first time I am consciously keeping my hair loose and I am still going through stages with it and learning how to properly care for it.

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