Comments on: Are Products For African-American Hair Different? http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/10/16/are-products-for-african-american-hair-different/ Cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions! We are a group of cosmetic scientists who understand what the chemicals used in cosmetics really do, how products are tested, and what all the advertising means. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:42:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: tamar http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/10/16/are-products-for-african-american-hair-different/comment-page-1/#comment-71629 tamar Sat, 25 Jun 2011 06:22:35 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/10/16/are-products-for-african-american-hair-different/#comment-71629 negroid is simply a scientific word used to describe this group of people who have similar physical characteristics. its mostly used by anthropologist and scientist (clearly). it is one of the "great races" used to classify humans....just like caucasoid and mongoloid. don't be so sensitive...im black by the way negroid is simply a scientific word used to describe this group of people who have similar physical characteristics. its mostly used by anthropologist and scientist (clearly). it is one of the “great races” used to classify humans….just like caucasoid and mongoloid. don’t be so sensitive…im black by the way

]]> By: Daria http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/10/16/are-products-for-african-american-hair-different/comment-page-1/#comment-70355 Daria Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:38:48 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/10/16/are-products-for-african-american-hair-different/#comment-70355 The use of the word "tends" to me says that they are making GENERALIZATIONS about Black hair that they know are not always true. Those of us who are women of colour know that our hair varies person to person by texture, shape and length etc. However, my impression is that this post was intended for someone who has little-to-no experience with African American hair care and is just looking for a broad, general answer rather than pages and pages of complex and overwhelming research. In that case I think the brains gave a satisfying answer. A lot of people do not know these basic things. As for Mackenzie, Black hair is more susceptible to breakage than other hair types. and the fact that it broke less when you were natural means that you were taking care of it better, thereby confirming what the Brains say and what all Black girls know about relaxers: they are damaging and unhealthy. I wasn't offended by this post in the least, even if you did use the word "negroid" in an attempt to sound more scientific. However I would like to see more expertise on Black hair care here since there are a lot of questions and myths floating around about the proper way to care for our unique and delicate hair and a well rounded brain is beautiful! The use of the word “tends” to me says that they are making GENERALIZATIONS about Black hair that they know are not always true. Those of us who are women of colour know that our hair varies person to person by texture, shape and length etc. However, my impression is that this post was intended for someone who has little-to-no experience with African American hair care and is just looking for a broad, general answer rather than pages and pages of complex and overwhelming research. In that case I think the brains gave a satisfying answer. A lot of people do not know these basic things. As for Mackenzie, Black hair is more susceptible to breakage than other hair types. and the fact that it broke less when you were natural means that you were taking care of it better, thereby confirming what the Brains say and what all Black girls know about relaxers: they are damaging and unhealthy. I wasn’t offended by this post in the least, even if you did use the word “negroid” in an attempt to sound more scientific. However I would like to see more expertise on Black hair care here since there are a lot of questions and myths floating around about the proper way to care for our unique and delicate hair and a well rounded brain is beautiful!

]]> By: mackenzie http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/10/16/are-products-for-african-american-hair-different/comment-page-1/#comment-66073 mackenzie Sun, 13 Feb 2011 03:45:13 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/10/16/are-products-for-african-american-hair-different/#comment-66073 I concur with Janet's comment: the term "Negroid" is redundant at best and potentially offensive, at worst. I think it is also important to note that people of color (i.e. "Black" people in the United States) have all different types of hair - from bone straight to slightly wavy, corkscrew curls to kinks, we have hair textures that span a broad spectrum. Therefore, to designate "Afro" hair as hair that is always "kinky" and super-fragile is a misnomer. Hair products that are marketed toward people of color have a tendency to be more oily, true; however, I would think that ANY person with coarse, dry hair would love them. I have fine, curly hair, and products "for Black people" are a nightmare for me. I venture to say that it's because the products are very heavy and rich, and they weigh my hair down. I use Tigi Bed Head products and my natural hair loves them. Conversely, I know white females, Latinas and Asians who use "Black people" products and love them for their dry, damaged, coarse or frizzy hair. I have visited this site frequently for the past few years because I thought that you, as the authors and admins, were knowledgeable and unbiased in your responses. While this may be true to an extent, I have noticed that lately, you have answered questions in such a way that would suggest that your knowledge base is much more narrow than I had once assumed. As such, I will no longer visit this site, nor will I suggest that my friends visit ... but just until (or if) you guys educate yourselves about ALL types of hair and ALL types of hair products. I realize that it is your prerogative to write about whatever you choose and in the manner you choose. Just please understand that, as a consequence, your readers may find some of your responses to be distasteful and completely unfounded. It may suit you to take a diverse audience into perspective when you create posts if your ultimate goal is to educate People as a whole. I concur with Janet’s comment: the term “Negroid” is redundant at best and potentially offensive, at worst.

I think it is also important to note that people of color (i.e. “Black” people in the United States) have all different types of hair – from bone straight to slightly wavy, corkscrew curls to kinks, we have hair textures that span a broad spectrum. Therefore, to designate “Afro” hair as hair that is always “kinky” and super-fragile is a misnomer. Hair products that are marketed toward people of color have a tendency to be more oily, true; however, I would think that ANY person with coarse, dry hair would love them. I have fine, curly hair, and products “for Black people” are a nightmare for me. I venture to say that it’s because the products are very heavy and rich, and they weigh my hair down. I use Tigi Bed Head products and my natural hair loves them. Conversely, I know white females, Latinas and Asians who use “Black people” products and love them for their dry, damaged, coarse or frizzy hair.

I have visited this site frequently for the past few years because I thought that you, as the authors and admins, were knowledgeable and unbiased in your responses. While this may be true to an extent, I have noticed that lately, you have answered questions in such a way that would suggest that your knowledge base is much more narrow than I had once assumed. As such, I will no longer visit this site, nor will I suggest that my friends visit … but just until (or if) you guys educate yourselves about ALL types of hair and ALL types of hair products. I realize that it is your prerogative to write about whatever you choose and in the manner you choose. Just please understand that, as a consequence, your readers may find some of your responses to be distasteful and completely unfounded. It may suit you to take a diverse audience into perspective when you create posts if your ultimate goal is to educate People as a whole.

]]> By: janet http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/10/16/are-products-for-african-american-hair-different/comment-page-1/#comment-48442 janet Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:39:36 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/10/16/are-products-for-african-american-hair-different/#comment-48442 "For this reason, African hair tends to be have a lot of bends, or kinks, along the hair shaft. These bend points are hard to comb through and make the hair break more easily." When my hair was natural my hair did NOT break easily it's while relaxed that my hair BROKE easily. My natural hair is strong. I also dont like the word NEGROID either there is no need for the use of this, the african word/term will suffice. “For this reason, African hair tends to be have a lot of bends, or kinks, along the hair shaft. These bend points are hard to comb through and make the hair break more easily.”

When my hair was natural my hair did NOT break easily it’s while relaxed that my hair BROKE easily. My natural hair is strong.

I also dont like the word NEGROID either there is no need for the use of this, the african word/term will suffice.

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