the amount of love….i’m overwhelmed. i really can’t put into words how much i appreciate your support, your comments, your dms, your time that you take to watch what i upload, your trust and your overall love. someone even sent me MONEY. like what??? you simply don’t have to but yall do and i value you so much. reading your comments has been overwhelming, but in a good way. i really don’t have the words to say right now but thank you and i love yall. anyway, my masacara is running and it ain’t waterproof!!!!! so get it together!!!! lol. new upload is going up tomorrow! hope to see you there!! ❤️ WE BACK!

“Your vibe attracts your tribe.” Those who align with you authentically will gravitate and stay. Personally, I adore your Godly energy and jokes. It’s refreshing and modern. And I downloaded all the songs on the playlist you shared (OKUR 👏🏾). We need you and love you! Please be your most vibrant and honest self.

As someone who was Christian stopped being Christian from church hurt and am slowly reconnecting with faith, I’m deeply proud of you. Authenticity is hard. Even for us young folks we just pretend we okay most times. I appreciate who you are even if it’s “churchy” because it’s clear that you live in love which matters the most♥️

First and foremost… Shout out to all the “early” millennials. Most of us have Baby-Boomer parents, possibly Generation X siblings & cousins, so there’s a lot going on for us. You are absolutely right about how we were brought up, to “ keep your business out the street “ and keep pushing…there was no time to be vulnerable. But through doing the “ work “ we learn to give ourselves grace, and to be vulnerable isn’t a show of weakness. It’s strength!! It takes strength to speak, stand and live in your truth. Thank you so much for sharing.

Interesting enough, I started following you because I’m a church girl who was able to discern someone who had a heart similar to mine. We have to be reminded that God placed us where we are the way we are because we are needed there. It is challenging when we do not “align” with others but that does not negate the face that this place was created for you by Him!!!! You are fearfully and wonderfully made. That’s it ❤

“Vulnerability is not a weakness. Vulnerability is a strength.” 👏🏽 Thank you for sharing - you are pioneering what strength truly looks like. Unapologetically being who God made us to be and holding our heads held high. God is bigger than any fear this life can throw at us. Walk heavy sis!

I'm 51 and still trying to learn to let go of fear and be vulnerable, but it's coming I feel it. We stand with you. Much love and blessings. I'm rocking with your channel no matter what.❤

38yrs old church girl, introvert, mom of a teenager here…love your jokes and your quirky. Be you, all of you ❤️ I’ll be watching as always.

Anybody who watches you knows darn well you are a church girl! It's right there, and we love you for it! You don't have to share any more than you're ready to. 💞

Ma'am!! I relate to this so much! Struggling with what social media "requires" from us to stand out these days, vs. valuing my PRIVACY!! I don't want to vlog my house, I don't want to discuss my marriage... I love natural hair content and I don't want to switch niches.... but relatability and vulnerability is the name of the game 🥴Have to ask myself how much being private is holding me back 🥲

Bullies are real, but we can be reminded that we are not wrestling with people, but with spiritual forces. I believe you will be relatable to the right people and God's spirit in you will draw those who need your gift to influence their lives. Thank you for your honesty. I've had this same struggle and I'm 45.❤

The courage that it takes to publicly tell people that you’re not okay is huge! This video is exactly what I needed; because I’m also someone who constantly lets fear keep me from being myself. I can’t wait to see you be authentically you😁💝

I love who you are on your channel❤please don't leave that part out...I'm a church girl too... the goof church play is funny and relateable...when you group up in church... you get it 😂

Darkness can't stand the light; keep shining your light for those of us who enjoy your content. You can talk about God all you want and it wouldn't bother me at all. ❤

I started following you for your humor and love for Christ plus, not everyone is for you. Thank you for your encouragement sis. This was needed. ❤

You are so special Rayna! Your uniqueness is needed out here for women like me. You’ve always been a favorite of mine because you are a church girl and, between that and your edits, you keep me hollering! 😂 Thank you for being vulner-🤢 lol! Please continue being you! We need you! Sending much love to you girl!! ❤

If people un follow you for being yourself, they are not your people! You are beautiful, thank you for being vulnerable, now walk in the blessings!

From church kid to church kid, I 💯 % relate with you. I appreciate when you post faith videos because I het to see someone like me. A cogic black woman who is saved, but goofy too. I love your content and I appreciate your realness and no you don't have to share everything. What you do share, is appreciated 🖤

It’s followers like me and many more that understand your goofy and understand your church going ways, we are here for you and we love you Rayna and we get you. The few naysayers are just that but your real followers understand you ❤ I myself am not a church person…but somehow I connect with you I understand you…I sometimes shout with you and laugh when you bust out speaking in tongue. We are your people, please share and thank you for being vulnerable with us.

Thank you Rayna!!!! 40 here and I love the Lord too and needed this word. Thank you for your obedience and transparency! Goodbye fear!!!

You are a light! People are insecure within themselves so they project on others. Do you and continue to walk with God ❤

I just turned 50 and you are just so real to me I love your energy….people are going to be people and really don’t even care what they say and how it may or may not affect someone…..common decency and common sense…..I watch because I love you and enjoy your content stay being you and I’m praying with you and for all glory to God Almighty 🙏🏾🙏🏾🥰🥰😍😍

Girlllll…. I thank you for being vulnerable(as hard as it was) and transparent. This was greatly appreciated and I feel like you confirmed what us OG’s knew about you. You love God and ain’t no shame in that. You have helped me with a LOT, I relate to you on so many levels. Thank you!!! I love you sis and I’m proud of you! ✌🏽&🫶🏽

❤❤❤❤LOVED this!!! Period. “Older Saint here”…Been watching you in silence for YEARS. Because of your obedience, God will bless you beyond your imagination!

So interesting you spoke on comparison. Just recently the Holy Spirit told me to stop comparing myself to others!! It has blessed me in so many ways ❤ confirmation 🙌🏽 Love you Rayna and I'm here to stay. You have helped me on my hair journey and if anything you acknowledging God is a plus not a negative. So whoever stops following because of that so be it👌🏽 He will replace them ‼️

RAYNA, you posted this for me. I can definitely relate to everything you said. Thank you for being obedient to the voice of God and being vulnerable to share your truth.

Sis thank you for being vulnerable and opening up to us. I truly believe it’s the Holy Spirit that drove you to do this video. Those subscribers that unsubscribed to your channel because the fact that you glorified God that’s their lost and I pray that they will one day find God. Speak about God, brag about God, boast about His goodness. Sis I’m here for it all 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

Rayn gang! I've been rocking with you since I started my natural hair journey during the pandemic. I'm in my late 40's and your content has always been an uplifting vibe. I think you're being too hard on yourself. Most of us (if not all) know how important The Most High is in your life. Those that can't handle that, God will open the door of the nearest exit for them lol. They are not part of your tribe. Any one that would take the time to write "I unfollow", is coming from a negative place and has issues in their life they need to work on. That's their problem not yours. I don't listen to much mainstream music because it's low vibe. I listen to artist like Jimpster, India Shawn, Alex Cortiz, Lisa Shaw, Blue Six. Being an empath (as I believe you are to) it's the energy and the emotion in the music that is important for maintaining spiritual alignment. There is a quote I've been using to work on my own fears " I see fear for what it really is.....an illusion". It is our conscious mind that creates fear. So continue to be your authentic self and the "unfollowers" of the world will fall to the left as they should.. Love 💗 and blessings 🙏

If you’re afraid… of anything…. The time for God is ALWAYS NOW!…. Right now! Stop masking, show who you are. If there was ever a time for a God loving hair guru, with a comedic side… then it DEFINITELY needs to be NOW! Mind you, I am walking in fear myself…. And God used YOU, to have me and so many others hear this message! I REALLY NEEDED THIS!!!! Please understand your words and actions are needed at this time. Let’s be here for each other and one another. Putting God first! Amen? AMEN! 🙏🏾 ❤🥰

You have me in my feelings. Be your authentic self… your personality is infectious and it shows in your videos. those who love you and your channel will remain. ❤️

Girl yes! Welcome back!!! Thank you for being vulner🤮able…I received the message and I’m happy that you are speaking about this…your channel has been a source of not just hair knowledge but your platform is relatable to me and I truly enjoy the laughs your content brings! Can’t wait to see you back on here! ❤

"I hope I help just one person." Sis, I am the one...Thank you for sharing but I thank the Lord for speaking through you.

This came right on time! This is 100% confirmation for me. Thank you God and thank you Rayna for taking this leap of faith and showing us “you” ❤

I have watched you for MANY years! I love your personality, be yourself we watch you for you! The fact that you even talk about God is what made me love your content along with your humor! Be unapologetically you! We are here for you Rayna! ❤

Ain't it beautiful when we come to the end of ourselves and realize the limits are only in our head and not our reality!!! There is a whole community of ppl who need you & love you! I look forward to whatever new pivot you go on. Thanks for sharing! Signed another forever subscriber ❤

🥹Thank You for being a light and transparent so “REAL!” I would forever be a supporter 🤘🏽💕

These days, I think we ALL struggle with being our true selves and feeling authentic. Everything is SO "public" these days which leaves me feeling very "exposed" most of the time (if that makes sense). Your "tribe" will always gravitate towards you......we are here and love everything you share XOXOXO!!!

Ray-nuhhhh!! I’m throwing my Baptist handkerchief at you. Thank you for this and thank you for encouraging me to just be myself. I’ve been following you for years and I’m grateful for you just being you! I can’t wait to see God uses you in this next season… because He don’t play about you! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Thank you for reminding me that even when I don’t acknowledge Him, He still sees me, loves me and wants the best for me. I cried during your video… Kay? Wishing you many blessings and all the love and support from your vibe tribe…! Also, if you want to hire me pro bono… I’ll block people for you and kick trolls out the comments 😌🙃

Whew chile!!! So relatable and I'm boohooing with you sis! Thank you for sharing!! So glad I clicked on this video today...God knew I needed to hear this and it was confirmation on what I've been struggling with. "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love, and a sound mind."

You got this Sis❤️ Your real one's understand. We gonna ride it out with ya! You stuck with us🤗

So proud of you for opening up and speaking your truth. I'm #TeamRayna all day!!! 💛

This is one of the most authentic videos I’ve seen on KZfaq. Personally I started following you because you’re funny and seemed very real. I’m almost 40 too and I don’t know much about natural hair. I didn’t even like my natural hair until recently and I appreciated your help. I genuinely love your videos. This video made me like you even more! I appreciate your vulnerability! I can relate to this so much! ❤🥰

When you said “there’s room for you”…..thank you❤

I am so loving all of the KZfaqrs finally showing up in their truth about living for Christ. Yeah, you might lose some, but you’ll gain some too. ❤️ All of creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. Rev. 8:19. 🙌🏾 Many of us have been waiting on you! 🥰

I generally don’t comment but for this I must. Well said and God is pleased. I spiritually and authentically mean that. I thank God for you…your obedience is connected to so many lives you have no idea and the best is yet to come. I have followed you for quite some time and the “ churchy” part is what kept me here. I felt your true love for God and I know oh so well that feeling of being lost because you feel like you are letting daddy down. But you are in this world and not of it, so be that change agent. You’re going to lose some but better is the end of a thing then the beginning there of. Sometimes you got to lose to win. I’m excited about your future and I’m going to be amongst the many that will be watching. Congratulations!!

When I started my natural hair journey your channel was one of few that stood out to me. When they say your vibe attracts your tribe...you are the vibe. I don't feel like I am watching a stranger, I feel like I am watching a friend. Thank you for sharing your truth, it touched me in ways that I can't even explain. I can't wait to see where your journey takes you next. And I am with you with the teenage daughter! I have 2, 15 and 16 and let me tell you I was NOT ready! lol Rayna, you are love and you are loved! Thank you for always sharing!

You got this…”spirit lead me where my trust is without borders. Let me walk upon the waters, wherever you will call me. Take me deeper than my feet could ever wonder. Where my faith could be made stronger, in the presence of my savior!” 🎶

Wow this brought me to tears, it’s so relatable. I’m happy that you made a breakthrough and look forward to the expansion of what you’ll share across platforms 💫

I get it Rayna… whew I get it. I pray that speaking your truth really helped you in your journey. 🙏🏾

EVERY TIME you say periodically....that cracks me up!!!!! keep being you - I'm scared to even start a channel b/c I don't want ppl to come for me and my insecurities.

God has you!! and you got this!🙏🏽🙏🏽🥰

Keep being authentically you! Who you genuinely are will attract like minded people. Those who are not aligned should just keep scrolling, they are not your people. This realization is a blessing and I wish you keep going and keep being vulnerable. The world DOES need you.

Sis, be you, no matter what, authentically! RaynGang gon always be here for you! ❤❤❤❤ Love you and appreciate you for all your vulnerability!

Thank you so much for sharing! I absolutely Love your content and one of the main reasons is because you are authentic to you and you dont try to mimic what others do. You are such a breath of fresh air! And you are so right... fear and comparison will definitely tear down your aspirations and plans. I'm severely introverted as well and I also got into sharing about my natural hair because of encouragement from friends and I just wanted to help people but I quickly gave up because I didnt really feel like I measured up to what everyone else in that space was doing. This video is inspiring and it is helpful to know that I'm not alone in some of the feelings I have about trying to be a content creator. I can't wait to see you be free and fully express yourself! You are literally my friend in my head and I am rooting for you and cheering you on! Sending you Love and Hugs! 💜

I definitely needed this video. Thank you for your vulnerability. Sending positive vibes 🫶🏽🙏🏽❤❤

Rayna! Thank you for this!! I needed the reminder to NOT walk in fear.

I didn't even need you to say you are a PK, I recognized myself in what you were saying. You are being such a blessing to me. I stopped making videos long ago because of all the life "crap" going on with me wouldn't "look good" to other folks. I always had a praise and a testimony on my lips, but I was selective about where I spoke. I held onto the lessons I heard as a child "be seen, not heard", especially when it came to feeling I had a message (Pastor Wms wasn't having that). Now I'm learning better and being drawn to others like me. Thank you for being vulnerable.

Thank you for sharing!! You have been one of my favorite content creators, and I stand with you regardless. You have always been very genuine and authentic. ❤❤

Beautiful hearted one you were talking to me here. HE brought your message to me and I understand exactly what you want to do. Authenticity cannot be ostracized, colonized, denominized or organized. I will always follow your work. This live was perfect.

I needed to hear this. I jumped on to listen to a sermon and I remembered I wanted to watch this because I saw when you posted yesterday. I’ve been struggling with being vulnerable as well and this was an affirmation for me. I love you so much, thank you for listening to Thee Lord 🧡

I absolutely love the transparency! This was so good. God is good! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Preach sis. This is more relatable than you know. ❤❤ We didn’t grow up like them. 🤣

Rayna, I love you for sharing this. I have been a fan and subscriber for years. I just want to share these few words with you," Know who you are, and know that you are ENOUGH!" Be strong, keep moving forward, you will be okay hun💚

Oooo girl you went in deep!! I’m sooo glad you mentioned only one Jess bc she definitely went off in that video. I know exactly what you’re talking about!!! And you’re making a lot of sense, I appreciate you doing this !!

Thank you so much for sharing your vulnerability!! I appreciate this!! Don’t stop being you! Keep shining and don’t allow anyone to cause you to dim your light.❤

Thanks for your post!! I just love you and your spirit. I’ve been watching you for a while and I pray many many blessing on your business and all that you touch may it return to you ten fold!! ❤

Awww love you for being transparent. Thank you .

Whew!! THANK YOU for this!! For someone who has been consistently inconsistent (I think that’s how you put it 😉) on social media for awhile now, I’m finally choosing to just go for it!! I’ve dealt with fear, complacency, all the things.. but recently I said no more!! Your video was right on time & I thank you for your vulnerability. I can’t wait to see what you have in store ❤️

Amen SIS!!! Thank you for being obedience….I needed to hear that AGAIN…”stop walking in fear!” I look forward to seeing MORE ❤

Love, love, love, you and your content just the way it is and with whatever you want to add!! Continue to be encouraged and know that you encourage others (including me). Looking forward to your new chapter sis!! Oh and besides the natural hair content, I LIVE for how open you’ve been about your love for God! Keep it coming!!

Thank you for being vulnerable! I relate so much, and I'm currently on the journey on trying to not walk in fear. It's not easy at all but your video is very encouraging ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

From one PK to another…continue to shine bright! I always look forward to your videos and I look forward to what you have coming up next for us! ❤

Thank you for sharing sis. This is helping so many people as well as me. Watching you is a breath of fresh air cause the devil got a lot of these women caught up! Be you that’s why we are here

This hit here, mama! Thank you SO much for your honesty in this space 😌. Definitely pulled back in so many of the same ways waaaay earlier. Knowing there can be so many eyes on you at one time with something to say is haaaaard. So grateful for your faithfulness in pushing through but also for slowing down when you needed to. God has grown you in grace over the years and He’ll continue to keep you ❤

Thank you Rayna!! I love you and thank God for you! So proud of you! You walking in who you really are is beautiful and inspiring! Can’t wait to see what’s next !

Love this video !!! I just want to say that first of all your Playlist truly blessed me. And this is coming from someone that feels like I'm not "Churchy" enough. Because you posted it during a time when I myself was refraining from secular music and it really came in right on time and helped me to discover dope artists that I did not know. So thank you.

Thank you so much for being vulnerable and sharing this! I’ve battled with this same thing and can’t wait to see what’s on the other side. God is good! You have my support and you are doing amazing ❤

Thank you for making this video. You have touched so many by being genuine! Please don't change. You are special and needed. ❤

You are one of the few KZfaqrs I’ve consistently been wanting to watch your through the years! I love your videos and specifically bc the way you edit them and your personality! Supporting you always! ❤

From the first video I watched until now…. I love your channel for this reason! Thank you for being real with us and putting yourself out there… I’m also a millennial and you’re so right… we’re definitely introverted because this isn’t how we came up,.. Internet became popular my first year in high school. I’m sure your transparency is going to help some people…it’s already helped me! Keep pushing and praising… he will continue to bless you❤❤❤

I appreciate this so much. Thank you for putting yourself out there for us….well for God. Be you!! You and Jess be blessing me! God bless you, your family and all that you do!❤️

I cried with you😭 thank you for being vulnerable. You are such an inspiration 🫶🏽❤️

Thank you for making this video Rayna! Everything you mentioned about not wanting to share with others has been my life story. I figured holding it in protected me, but now that I'm older I see that I lost out on a lot of opportunities.

You being you (a complete stranger) with your authentic self is what made me subscribe. I started watching you a few years back because I have a huge issue embracing my hair but there u were big hair and not caring and loving it❤ you became my hair crush. Your hair is what caught my eye but your attitude and watching who you present to us, how you talk to us, and vibe with us is what kept me. I felt like I saw so much of myself in the little videos and clips I'd see 😂. You're the only creator I inconsistently consistently watch. I was like this my cousin and she don't know it😂 I appreciate the time you take to keep in touch with us because time is so precious so thank you🖤🖤

Thank you for your transparency. Meeting you was a top 3 highlight this year. Keep being you and we will keep rocking with you! You’re one of my favorite content creators simply because you are different and your love for God is what has kept me here. Love ya Rayna❤ keep being a light

Thank you so much for sharing this. It can get tough to stay authentic. This was so encouraging. Thank you for being vulnerable 😊

Thank you for sharing and for your transparency. I hope you find the path to be authentically you and anything or anyone that is not meant for you will just drop off. I enjoy your videos no matter what.... I came for the hair but stayed for the hilarious jokes LOL.... you had me at the "you're welcome" snippet in the beginning :)

I love all of your videos but this video was needed. I personally needed to see this. Continue to be you, all of you, the real you! I’ve learned my hair and wash n go’s because of you. Stay blessed!

Thank you for sharing, I really needed this reminder. Also, your faith is actually what drew me to you, looking forward to seeing more of the authentic you!

❤❤❤❤❤ your light was shining through. That’s why I started following you all these years ago. Give yourself grace, sharing online is not easy. There’s a balance without giving away too much. 💖

I've been watching for 2 or 3 years, and this was so encouraging. Sending hugs, prayers, and gratitude for this. Thank you.

I felt this. *clutching my chest and closing my eyes* Please keep being you because authenticity is necessary! Shout out to the introverted goofy folks who love to laugh and surround themselves with whom and with whatever fulfills them. Keep ‘em coming Rayna! I wish you continued blessings in 2024! 💕

Love this ! Loved you from day 1 and still do! You aren’t for everybody and that’s okay. Keep being you unapologetically!

I’ve been watching you since Covid started and love all your videos. Let me say this is the BEST video you have ever posted! I’m also a PK and I was drawn to you because I loved seeing you being goofy, churchy and stating you were introverted and I relate to all THREE! Thank you for letting your guard down in this video. I’ve been walking in fear with things in my life and this video showed me that everything will be okay! Please continue being you!!!

Rayna! I appreciate your vulnerability and transparency! As a believer, introvert, and Gen X'er😊, I've had similar feelings about being people-pleasing, fear, influencing, what to share and how much to share, etc. But watching this video today has helped me tremendously!!! I've been watching your videos for years, some time after I began my own natural hair journey (circa 2009). Let the LORD have HIS way! Get ready for the exceedingly abundantly, above all you can ask or think! Let's gooooooo!!! 🙏🏾❤🙌🏾

Thank you so much for this video!!! Sitting, listening & crying with you....your transparency & vulnerability helped me right where I am right now. Keep being who you are....this is ministry. Blessings.

SO proud of you sis!! Ive definitely noticed the tides have changed in these KZfaq skreets as more and more creators are coming to grips with the fact that authentic content and realness are what the viewers connect with and see more of. Im reiviving my UBER dead, dusty crusty channel at the top of the year, and making myself get outside my comfort zone. Will be praying for you sis! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Raynaaaa! You’ve always been like my big sister in my head 🥹 but I needed this so much. I appreciate your vulnerability. Your spirit has always been beautiful 💕. This was further confirmation for me from God to not be afraid. To feel the fear and do it anyway. WHEW JESUS 😮‍💨🙌🏾

For starters I have been following you for years now, I didn’t click on this video it just started to play while getting ready, but this has really blessed me and I definitely needed to hear it. I am struggling with the same thing of being true to myself and being authentically me, I’m tired of trying to please people. So Thank you Rayna for sharing your testimony and being such a blessing throughout the years ❤

I loooove this video Rayna! I relate sooo much. I’m a church kid also so I know the struggle. This social media world is something else…But remember you are SET APART. And this lane is NARROW! Praying for you and your freedom journey.❤

I ❤ your energy! You are unique. Keep moving forward and be YOU!!😊