I don't like that video about that child with long hair

[blkbeauty]

We all know that long REAL hair in the AA community (outside of LHCF) is a rarity.
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Interesting. From the areas I visit or live, Short hair black woman are the minority. I do see amongst teens broken hair and lots of weaves going on, but a woman in her 20's and up the majority I see in my circle have long healthy hair.

 

[Neith]

How would you feel if the video said AA girl with a beautiful body? Would feel it were ok or that her parents shouldn't be put a value in having beautiful body.

If it was done with class (not based on sex, or having a sexy body, no Paris Hilton behavior), I'd have no problem with it.

She could share her diet, diet tips, exercise regimen, etc...

She could help other teens to be more healthy.

What's wrong with that?

 

[leona2025]

If it was done with class (not based on sex, or having a sexy body, no Paris Hilton behavior), I'd have no problem with it.

She could share her diet, diet tips, exercise regimen, etc...

She could help other teens to be more healthy.

What's wrong with that?

I agree as long as she isn't being objectified. I think this should actually happen. Videos made for teens and preteens to get fit and healthy.

 

[Neith]

We all know that long REAL hair in the AA community (outside of LHCF) is a rarity.
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Interesting. From the areas I visit or live, Short hair black woman are the minority. I do see amongst teens broken hair and lots of weaves going on, but a woman in her 20's and up the majority I see in my circle have long healthy hair.

I'm from NYC.

Black women with long hair are a rarity... not as if they don't exist, but you don't walk on the street and see everyone with beautiful, long hair.

Many women are weaved up and just tore up in the head. A good number have bad hair practices, but decent hair when it comes to length and health... but to see someone with very healthy, very long hair is not all that common.

On the average day I only see two or three black women who are "lhcf worthy"

 

[jshor09]

I really dont see anything wrong with the video. I think the point in the video was to show that we as african americans can grow long beautiful hair with a simple regimen. I dont think she has put all her values into her hair either. i think we have always as a society made a statement with our hair. it has always been a part of us. so if she wants to show the world that she has hair more power to her. she could be focusing on a lot worse.

 

[blkbeauty]

I'm from NYC.

Black women with long hair are a rarity... not as if they don't exist, but you don't walk on the street and see everyone with beautiful, long hair.

Many women are weaved up and just tore up in the head. A good number have bad hair practices, but decent hair when it comes to length and health... but to see someone with very healthy, very long hair is not all that common.

On the average day I only see two or three black women who are "lhcf worthy"

Really? I am not from NY, but when I go to Manhattan I always see gorgeous flowing hair from Black women. Maybe most are Domincan or Puerto Rican, but I rarely see jacked up hair except if its a teenager.

 

[fluffylocks]

I didnt listen to the video, just watched it...But i think i see where your saying OP.

IF the people who made the video are coming from a place where they think that black people cant usually grow hair, dont really know about hair websites, and love the fact that their daughter has long hair so much that they put it on youtube...thats probally a problem. She probally gets praised for that so much and made to feel extra special when indeed it is just hair no matter how uncommon it is.

But, maybe because im on LHCF alot, look at hair alot ect. I assumed that this person knows there is a struggle to grow black hair but it is possible, that they probally have some kind of knowledge of hair websites and ect, and probally just admires hair and wanted to show her/her daughters progress like the rest of us.

 

[StillGrowing]

I must be confused about what long hair is because I see black women with long hair all the time lol. But I guess it depends on where you live.

 

[Neith]

Really? I am not from NY, but when I go to Manhattan I always see gorgeous flowing hair from Black women. Maybe most are Domincan or Puerto Rican, but I rarely see jacked up hair except if its a teenager.

I live in Manhattan

I dunno... yeah, there are women with really nice hair, but I don't see them everytime I turn my head. Regardless of age.

Where are you going where you see a lot of black women with nice hair all in the same place? Not joking... I would enjoy seeing it!

The widely known stereotype of black women not being able to have long/nice hair didn't pop up from nowhere.

 

[Nice & Wavy]

I didnt listen to the video, just watched it...But i think i see where your saying OP.

IF the people who made the video are coming from a place where they think that black people cant usually grow hair, dont really know about hair websites, and love the fact that their daughter has long hair so much that they put it on youtube...thats probally a problem. She probally gets praised for that so much and made to feel extra special when indeed it is just hair no matter how uncommon it is.

But, maybe because im on LHCF alot, look at hair alot ect. I assumed that this person knows their is a struggle to grow black hair but it is possible, that they probally have some kind of knowledge of hair websites and ect, and probally just admires hair and wanted to show her/her daughters progress like the rest of us

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I can see that too. I'm still trying to figure out why the hairstyles and weight have to do with it....I'm still not understanding the OP on this oneerplexed

 

[jamaraa]

Oy vey! That girl would be considered thin....IN FRANCE! LOL...now THAT'S skinny.

I've seen the various threads about this girl and she seems to bring out the claws unlike anything I've seen in a long time. People try to discredit her cuz she and her mother are not professional videographers, of her Vaseline use, she looks young for her age, now because of some obscure weight issue that clearly has NOTHING to do w/ her?

The truth is, her hair is rather rare. She's dark skinned (ie two black parents), she has African textured hair which she rarely straightens w/ heat, and she's thin. Methinks she's getting such intense scrutiny because she really DOES go against expectations.

Since the subject of the video is her hair, should they also include info about her getting a Rhodes Scholarship?

There's another thread asking if longhairs hold out and/or lie about their hair care practices. If they do, I think they have good reasons after seeing the reaction to her.

 

[lovenharmony]

I'm stating the facts 70% of AA women are overweight and 45% are obese. If it she were my child, I would love her hair but to make a video about, I don't think so. I would have video of my child if she were playing piano at the Met or she is an outstanding swimmer like Michael Phelps. My focus on my child would be on her education, her talents not her hair.

So most African Americans are overweight because you think they're all obsessed with hair? GTFOOHWTBS! Don't insult my intelligence. You're making that an excuse because you believe that's all African American women care about. If the video is such an issue with you, simply ignore it and keep it moving. There are many other issues with videos of children that need to be addressed and this is not one of them.

And BTW, 95% of the overweight and morbidly obese people I see on the Discovery Health Channel and I encounter in my community are NOT African American. Moreover, I didn't see anyone overweight in the video. I bet by your standards anyone bigger than a supermodel is overweight!

But thanks, for responding though...

 

[leona2025]

Really? I am not from NY, but when I go to Manhattan I always see gorgeous flowing hair from Black women. Maybe most are Domincan or Puerto Rican, but I rarely see jacked up hair except if its a teenager.

I'm from Texas and we get a few down here with long healthy hair. At my job I am tempted to ask 4 (thats right I counted and I think these girl might think I'm a stalker cause I just stare at their beautiful hair) girls if they are indeed Nikos cousin. All in all I do believe it's rare. Most of it is that people really aren't all that interested in maintaining healthy hair over a cute popular style. As a child I was picked on for having longer than average hair that was natural. Several times girls threaten to cut off my braids. Which is what spurred me to beg my mom to get me a relaxer because I didn't want to stand out and be different. I think if my mom could have did something like this for me as a child it would have help me to be more accepting of my hair and to love it for what it was.

 

[Iluvsmuhgrass]

As a fat AA hair obsessed woman, I AM OFFENDED. I'm kidding. I'm not really hair obsessed.


What does being chunky, festively plump, phat, thick, meaty, heavy, etc. have to do with anything? The OP comes off as judgmental as all heck. I don't think that's the way it's meant to come off at all.... just a concern for the young girl (who's legally an adult.) I still don't get the hair/obesity thing. I'm fat because of what I eat and genetics. I will never be mistaken for a pre-pubescent boy. And how bout.... I'm ok with that lol. Anyways, before I put my other foot on the soap box and do the running man on a tangent that's really besides the OP's point... I have to ask... is it really that serious?

 

[Saida]

where is the video?????

 

[Rapunzel*]

what video

can someone post the link

 

[ladylibra]

well okay then... i guess i'm glad i never made that vid on how i style my toddler son's hair. God only knows what people would've said about me...

 

[jamaraa]

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=P7mFJS3x4Kk&feature=user
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=FikQs5TBxnw&feature=related
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=LnULN8DJwH0&feature=user

 

[Lucky's Mom]

heavens to betsy.

WHO CARES! Does it really matter that much?

 

[laurend]

I can see that too. I'm still trying to figure out why the hairstyles and weight have to do with it....I'm still not understanding the OP on this oneerplexed

Maybe it's when I give lectures on health and fitness in the AA community and one of the number one obstacles for exercising is their hair. I hear it all the time.

 

[laurend]

I will go back and look at the video again with fresh eyes and I will comment later after paying my bills.

 

[flautist]

I think her hair is fantastic! I see nothing wrong with it. It's always great for someone to "testify" about something that will help and inspire others. All I can say is , "More power to ya', sister"

 

[Iluvsmuhgrass]

Maybe it's when I give lectures on health and fitness in the AA community and one of the number one obstacles for exercising is their hair. I hear it all the time.

Wish I could come to one of your lectures. My main obstacles are fibromyalgia, nerve damage, and degeneration of joints. Perhaps you could pm me? I'd love to hear what you have to say and any advice you may have.

 

[Iluvsmuhgrass]

well okay then... i guess i'm glad i never made that vid on how i style my toddler son's hair. God only knows what people would've said about me...

Ya know my sister said the same thing. She wanted to start a salon to show how to care for multi-racial hair textures.

 

[fluffylocks]

Maybe it's when I give lectures on health and fitness in the AA community and one of the number one obstacles for exercising is their hair. I hear it all the time.

Most women have their hair as a top priority when it comes to looks.

 

[MrsWatson]

No wonder they are so many obese AA women we put to much in this hair thing and not other areas.

Says the paying member of a board called "Long Hair Care Forum"??

 

[SparklingFlame]

What video we talking about???

 

[Neith]

Most women have their hair as a top priority when it comes to looks.

In some cases, yes...

but honestly if I had to pick between being a really obese person with gorgeous hair or being pretty and thin or average sized with tore up hair, I'd be thin!

Some women DO avoid exercise when they have their hair freshly done, but it is really low on the totem pole for reasons black women are fat.

Most people who don't exercise do it for other reasons... a big one is sheer laziness.

If an unhealthy hair obsession in black women was the main cause of widespread obesity, then other races of women wouldn't have a problem with obesity... which is not the case. The American population (and other countries) as a whole has a BIG problem with obesity.

 

[Sistaslick]

I must be confused about what long hair is because I see black women with long hair all the time lol. But I guess it depends on where you live.

And what you consider long. I know alot of us have two different measuring sticks for black women, and women of other races.

I agree with some of the others, we really are the last ones who need to be talking about people being obsessed. I mean, for real y'all . . . just look at us. (Well some of us more than others-- but we're all here and we PAID, so we're all in the same lil boat) We've all taken hair to a whole nother level just by virtue of the fact that we're here. And posting. About this.

 

[kennedy1]

I am glad you said that because most of my little cousins have almost waist length hair but who cares when they are kids like that you know? I mean it is pretty but we are used to hair in my family so it is not a big deal.