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Hello Beautiful! Lets talk about why your hair doesn’t look like the girls on YouTube! Embracing natural hair is a journey of discovery.  As a naturalista, you are tasked with finding what works best for you and your lifestyle.  However, the journey does not have to be difficult. 

Many women start their journey by viewing popular YouTube videos and then are disappointed when their hair does not turn out the way the girl’s hair looked on the tutorial.  Well there are valid reasons that your hair doesn’t look like the girls on YouTube videos.

Why Your Hair Doesn’t Look Like the Girls on YouTube

• Firstly, your hair just doesn’t do that sis!  Your hair type typically determines how your hair will respond to a particular hairstyle.  For example, if you have type 4 (coily) hair; it is more fluffy and lightweight, so it is more likely to achieve an afro or twist out style better than a looser style such as a wash and go.  On the other hand type 1 (straight), type 2 (wavy), and type 3 (curly) hair is heavier and has a looser curl pattern, so styles such as a wash and go tend to be easier to achieve.  All hair types can achieve any style, but don’t expect your 4c results to look the same as 3b results.

• Secondly, your hair lacks hydration! Hair that is not properly cleansed and conditioned will not be able to achieve a good hairstyle.  It does not matter what products you put in your hair or what hairstyle you attempt; hair that lacks hydration will not on achieve the look you are going for. You hydrate your hair by consistently using a moisturizing shampoo (AG Balance Apple cider Vinegar sulfate-free Shampoo, KeraCare Hydrating Detangling Shampoo, Crème of Nature Argon Oil Moisture & Shine Shampoo) followed by a rinse out conditioner (AG Boost Apple cider Vinegar Conditioner, Design Essentials Almond & Avocado Detangling Conditioner, Crème of Nature Argon Oil Moisture & Shine Conditioner) and/or deep conditioner (TGIN Honey Miracle Hair Mask, Shea Moisture Manuka Honey Intensive Hydration Hair Masque) at least once per week.  Cleansing the hair with a moisturizing shampoo allows the cuticles of the hair to open and allow moisture/water to enter.  The conditioner closes the cuticle and coats the hair shaft.  Hydration is the foundation for any great hairstyle, so before you attempt one please be sure that your hair is in optimal condition.

• Thirdly, you are loading your hair with heavy oils!  I literally cringe when I hear people say that they grease their scalps.  We need to get out of the permed/relaxed hair mindset and adopt a natural hair mindset.  The concept with relaxed hair is to retain straightness; therefore, we tended to stay away from water and added oils to our hair.  Your hair produces its own natural oils.  You do not need to add anymore oil to your hair.  Oil is not a moisturizer.  Oil actually does the opposite (block moisture from entering the hair) of moisturizing your hair.  I tend to stay away from heavy oils and heavy oil based products as much as possible.  If you are using heavy oils, it is important to use a clarifying shampoo to properly cleanse your scalp.

• Lastly, you are using products that are not healthy for your hair! With the growth of the natural hair industry; everyone is jumping on the bandwagon.  Many products that claim to be made for naturalistas are not beneficial for your hair.  Do not use products loaded with heavy oils, grease, parabens, sulfates, or any chemical that could be harsh or damaging to your hair.  If you have not achieved the growth or look that you desire; consider what you are putting in your hair. It very well may be the culprit.

In closing, I hope that these little tidbits are beneficial to you in caring for and styling your natural hair.  Before attempting any hairstyle, you need to ensure that your hair is in optimal condition.  You would not attempt to build a house on a poor foundation.  The same concept applies to your hair.  If you want to achieve maximum potential from any product or hairstyle; make sure that your foundation is strong and then your hair will look like the girls in the YouTube videos.