Hi Eve, yes ma’am, I’m in the entertainment industry so I have definitely taken note of this. I actually posted about it on my TikTok months ago, if you’d like to take a look.

​​​@@PatriceMarjorie @Eve Hi ladies, my comment/opinion is NOT meant to be raYcially charged. I'm simply pointing out what I've noticed another reason why BWomen's natural (or relaxed) _LONG_ hair is not promoted in mainstream media/beauty/fashion. First, im sure you're very aware that Caucasian women have been upheld as the beauty standard for centuries. The idea that their hair grows healthy and long is always automatically given. However, when I started to pay closer attention it became RARE to see WWomen's hair (without extensions) any longer than a BWoman's healthy hair🤷🏾 Oftentimes, a LOT of WW hair is _short or barely collar/shoulder length. It's damaged, thin, dry with lots of split ends_ due to their love of abusing bleach to obtain various shades of blonde or other light colors, curly perms and heat tools. The only times I've seen Caucasian women with healthy hair is when they're very young girls, or women in the Mormon community who don't do lots of crappy things to their hair and regularly trim it and wear simple fish tail braids. Next, the natural hair community gained a strong platform to highlight the beauty and versatility of BWomen's healthy _type 4_ hair. NON-blacks learned a lot about black hair care from SMedia. They're surprised to see videos that a short afro can turn out to be nice shoulder length hair when stretched or straighten from a shrunken state. It became evident that a lot of BWomen actually have very long, thick, beautiful hair and that goes against the long standing _false narrative_ that black hair can't grow long.

@@beeznhoney4323 I agree with your entire statement. I want to see a BWoman version of a Loreal or a cute slogan similar to “Maybe she’s born with it”. I do not expect this to come from white corporations because like you alluded to in your statement, there is a need keep BWoman “buying beauty” as if we aren’t the prototype💅🏾. Unfortunately, even the major black owned companies have failed to properly promote and display the image of BWomen that is becoming common place online: Rich melanated, Happy BWomen with Long/Big/Voluminous HAIR!

@@AminaPhilosophy @Patrice M has got the goods to make that L'Oreal commercial happen. I hope she keeps posting about this disparity of representation and tag these companies and their diversity depts. Maybe other long 4c hair ladies can join forces. I'd just make sure that its well KNOWN that long 4c hair (projects) can no longer be co-opted by loose curly hair representatives😒 BWomen are beautiful👸🏽✨ Our short and long hair is so versatile and unique. I wear my hair relaxed but I'm always happy to see BWomen's channels like this.

I’ve seen the commercials that have had long thick hair , not always . Some people feel it’s fair to show more short and tight textures vs long coarse. I myself have long coarse hair so I know when I see it on someone else and it’s nice to see yourself . If all women have long hair then those with shorter hair fill left out so I think it could be difficult to make everyone happy at once 🤷🏾‍♀️ I def get what your saying esp because I don’t like seeing a small collection I prefer diversity however keeping everyone happy is not possible!!!!

Thank you Nicole! I also think that demographics can play a huge part in informing the relationship we have with our hair. In my youth, I spent a couple years in a predominately white neighborhood and boy can that mess with you. Not to mention, I'm an 80s baby- the creamy crack era did a number on a lot of us mentally.

My mother always acted like my hair was a hassle and relaxed it early. That's the story many women experienced. Also stylists will insult us as children calling out hair too coarse and unmanageable, pulling on it, burning us with chemicals and the hot comb that they say we need. That's why you hear so much of the opposite.

You’re definitely blessed! Had I had that growing up, I would’ve love my hair! My mom man handled my hair growing up and always called it “ugly”. I didn’t recuperate from that until I turned 43. This year , I’ll be 45. All I can say is To Yah be ALL the glory!!

Well when you’re taught to hate it you’re going to hate it & that’s a lot of young black girls reality

I hated my hair growing up and I hated being black too because it was instilled in me at a very young to feel this way by my own mother, but it’s never too late to change a negative mindset about yourself-- I did and I also went no contact with her and the rest of my family 3 years ago because they are toxic. I began to love my natural hair and I love everything about being black with natural hair when I big chopped 5 in a half years ago and I’m now almost waist length. Sometimes it’s the people we look up to who are our own role models that teach us to feel certain ways about ourself and other people and I had to relearn and re-raise myself to be different than that person. I also learned that don’t expect people to love you and respect who you are if you don’t feel it about yourself on the inside. When you don’t have family who love you you learn this really fast.

Aww thank you!! Some of this pictures are so embarrassing 🫣 so I appreciate the kind comment 🫶🏾

I love seeing people with my hair type as well! I appreciate all hair textures but I feel the most inspired when I see women with hair texture that is like mine. It’s one of the reasons that I started this channel. I kept seeing ladies with looser textures on my feed showing a hair routine that I couldn’t relate to.

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video 💖💖

Thank you so much for subscribing sis! Don’t give up on your hair, please. With the right regimen and mindset, you’ll reach your hair goals, I promise!

Thank you so much! 🤎 And yes it will. Our hair can grow and flourish on its own ✨

Thank you so much for watching love! I’m so glad you enjoyed it💖💖

Thank you so much, Tammy!! Kudos to you for taking the time to learn and care for your hair! 💖

Thank you so much!!💕💕 So glad you’re finding the videos helpful! 🤍

Oh, that makes me so happy! There is literally nothing like thick, natural 4c hair- it's so uniquely gorgeous! I definitely went through stages where I wished my hair texture was different, you're not alone. I just didn't start feeling that way until I was a bit older. Prior to that, I was getting perms which I loved lol.

Your kind words and feedback are so appreciated! Thank you for watching! So glad you enjoyed it!! 🤎🤎🤎

Thanks so much for watching! 🤎 To me, it’s less about products and more about how you treat your hair- your hair care practice. Some people use the most expensive products and still struggle with length retention & healthy hair.

Thank you so much!🤎

Thank you sis! 🤎

Awww this makes me so happy, thank you sis!! I hate when creators do that as well and take forever to get to the point. Thank you sm for watching!!

Thank you so much for your kind feedback! And thank you for subscribing 💕💕

Thank you!! 💖

Thank you Mattie! One thing that I’ve learned is that textured hair requires so much patience and gentle hands. It’s one of the reasons I do my own hair.

You’re so welcome!! Thanks for watching 🫶🏾🫶🏾

Thank you! I’ll definitely be sharing the products I enjoy most 🤎

You are so welcome Keisha! That makes me so happy! With consistency, dedication and healthy life choices, our hair will thrive. Excited for you! 🤎🤎

@@PatriceMarjorie aww thanks ever so much

You’re so welcome! Thank you for watching! Rooting for your healthy hair journey 🤎

Thank you!! I'm so glad you found the video helpful! More to come 💖

Thank you so much! I definitely will 🤍

Awww thank you!! It surely didn’t feel beautiful at the time 😄

Oh, how funny. I don't regret leaving relaxers in the past!

Aww thank you so much!💖 So glad you enjoyed the vid. Sorry for the volume! 🫣

Thank you, sis!

Thank you Jamisa! Means so much 💕💕💕

Aww thank you! It’s one of my favorite pictures 🥹🥰🥰

Thank you sis! 🤎

You’re welcome 🥰 Thanks for watching! 💕

Thank you so much! 💞💕💞

I’m so glad to hear that!! Thank you for watching 🫶🏾🌸

Thank you so much Belle! And thank you for watching, I appreciate it! 💖

So glad to hear that! Thank you for watching! 🤎

Aww thank you so much Rudy!

Thank you! And thanks for watching!! 🤍

Haha! So glad the video was motivating for you! I love your hair btw 💖

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! I will have to show my parents this comment 💖 Appreciate you for watching!! 🌻

I love how she shared her parents as well!

Thank you!! ✨🫶🏾

Your welcome girl ❤😇🙏🏾

Thank you so much!💖💖

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!🤎

You’re so welcome. Thanks for watching! 🤎

Thank you! 🫶🏾

Thank you Indigo!!💖

Thank you!! 💖

Aww that’s so sweet, thank you! 🫶🏾🤍

Hi! I understand that frustration completely. How often do you trim your ends? If my ends need a trim, similar to your hair, even when it’s stretched, it will tangle.

​@@PatriceMarjorie I have never trimmed my hair. I had my first trim two months ago actually. I thought that would help but still getting knots..

😭😭 thank you sis! 🤍

Thank you Rakiyah!! 🤍🤍

Hi! Yes, I accidentally increased the volume to the wrong level and didn’t notice until it was posted. Music won’t consistently be at that level. Thank you for being kind with your suggestion and thanks so much for watching! 💕🌸

Thank you sis! 💖

Thank you love! 💞

Thank you Cathie! It took about 4 years to reach waist length. I left it alone a lot during that time, especially once it started growing longer.

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You’re so welcome. Thanks for watching!

Totally understand! Thanks so much for watching 🤎

Thank you Nichole!!🤎🤎

Thank you sis!! 🤎🤎

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Thank you so much! I don’t blow dry my hair often. Maybe 3-4 times a year

Thank you so much! Warms my heart that you enjoyed it. And am so grateful that you subscribed- welcome to the tribe! C Marie 💖

That is wonderful!! What part of Africa were you born and raised? And, thank you so much 🥰

Hi!! Welcome!! ✨✨ Thank you sm for subscribing. I don’t always stretch my hair on wash day. I finger detangle every wash day and typically wear my hair in twists or protected somehow never out- I get too many tangles and single strand knots when my hair is out

@@PatriceMarjorie oh okay! Thanks for responding. My hair is the same-it tangles so easily. I can rarely wear it out. Do you ONLY finger detangle or do you use a comb as well? Im thinking of going to "fingers only" but I'm not sure if that would cause issues down the road. I feel like the combs and brushes are so harsh on our coils.

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Hi sis! Welcome to the tribe! What is your middle name??

Thank you! And, congratulations on your hair journey and progress! If you can make it this far, surely tailbone length will be obtainable for you! Let me know when you get there!

@@PatriceMarjorie thank you!

Thank you! It took about 6 years (I trim often)🤎

You’re so welcome!! 🤍🤍🤍

It’s been about 6.5 years since I made a big cut around 2016. My hair was the longest in 2019-2020, so I’d say it took about 4 years to grow to waist length. And, thank you! 🫶🏾

5’1 & 3/4 😆

@@PatriceMarjorie Thanks for answering this! I'm glad @pragooutube asked, because I was wondering as well. I'm almost 5ft11, so waist length on me is a whole lot of inches. The only time I reached that point was when I had locs. But with loose hair, it seems like I just get to a standstill just above bra strap length. Not to mention the front and top of my hair are tighter in texture and seem to constantly break. I love my hair, but I'm really thinking of going back to locs because I'm so tired of the breakage. Just wanted to add I would love to be your height. My mom is 4ft11, and I've always wanted to be short like her.

You are so welcome! I can surely understand the frustration from hair breakage. I recently stopped combing and brushing my hair so much and instead finger detangle. This has helped a lot! I also protect my ends as much as possible and keep protective styles in as often as I can. Isn't it interesting how we often want what we don't have? What I wouldn't do to be 5"11 for a day ;-) @@Kindred04

Hi Elouise! Welcome! Thank you for subscribing, I appreciate you! 🤎

Thank you Nathaliya! 🫶🏾🫶🏾

I know, sorry about that. I accidents exported the video with the wrong volume settings 🫢 Fixed it in the other vids. Thanks for watching! 🫶🏾

Thank you so much!!️♥️️♥️

Hi! I downloaded it a while ago but the song title isn’t showing up 😭 I’ll try to find it for you!

Thank you so much! It is so nice and relaxing to me. I’ll be most grateful if you’re able to find it please.☺️

@@PatriceMarjorie I found it! I had to view this video on my Mac. 😀

@@setapartaay925 Omg yay!! What's the title?? I'll add it to the description box so everyone can see it. So glad you found it!

The title is Hope by OP Beats! You did link it to this video, but I couldn’t see it. I logged on from my MacBook and there it was! I appreciate you responding ☺️

Hi! Sorry for the loud music. I mentioned on another similar comment above that it was a mistake 🫣 I accidentally exported this video with the wrong audio setting. Future vids will have a milder audio level. Thanks for understanding and for watching! 🤍

Wow girl u are gorgeous..an your hair is beautiful...your hair in child hood pic is so so breathtaking beautiful...girl u are a born queen 👑..you took it all from your mom she is a black queen....i really injoyed this video...thanks for sharing..stay safe always.🙏..an may god 🙏bless u an your family always...lots of love to u sis❣️❣️❤️👋.

Thank you!!🫶🏾🫶🏾

Thank you Saron!!! 🤍🤍🤍

I agree, genes play a huge role, and not too many people talk about that. There are things that also support having thick hair that you might want to incorporate or remove from your current hair care routine. For example, do you comb it a lot?

Have you tried looking at your diet (eating more carrots, spinach, and broccoli), exercise (150 minutes weekly), and water consumption (half your body weight in ounces) daily? I find that these made a difference.

Happened to me too :( I left it for way too long, sewn under weave bc my hairstylist was in another town, It took days-weeks to untangle and I slowly unmatted it. But def some hair loss. I stopped getting sew ins since earlier this year, my hair never breathed for over like 12 years so even though I don't use glue or damaging products, my edges are short from the constant tight braiding under a sew in. Never realized how much damage I was doing in a "protective style". Constant tight braids is not good and I didn't know any better. I now will wear wigs without sew in when I go out but mostly keep my hair in loose protective twists at home. When I wash my hair, I air dry, no heat. I hope your hair journey goes well!

Thanks for watching and I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I’ve addressed the volume a few times in this comment section- I simply exported the video at the wrong volume 🫢 Sorry about that! 🫶🏾

Wow, I’ve never heard of that! What African country/culture does that?

Almost all Africans . I am Congolese and we do that , Tanzania does that too and so many other countries In Africa. Some believe , that birth hair is dirty, some believe so the baby hair will grow more thicker and some believe so the baby head won’t be bigger and so many other crazy ideas . Never agreed with them bc I am not planning on doing that with my future daughters 😄

I know. It was a mistake lol. I addressed this in the comments below. Thanks for understanding and for watching despite the minor sound mishap 🫶🏾

😂😭😭 Thank you girl! 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾