***NOTE*** Please remember that this study is a correlational study between chemical straighteners and uterine cancer, not a causational study. Please read through the links I shared so you can get a better understanding for yourself. At the end of the day, more research is to be done. I’ll will continue to reach out to the companies of my staple products as well as other chemists to get a broader perspective. I’m just sharing my initial thoughts/feelings/plans. The research isn’t yet complete on my end and hopefully for you as well💕
I’m glad you addressed those articles.There are harmful chemicals in a MAJORITY of the services women partake in-gel, acrylic nails, hair bleach, UV lights, lash extensions. The list goes on. Therefore, my initial reaction was… why the focus on relaxers? My theory is that certain entities are making big bucks off the natural hair community (weaves, braids , products) and they want it to remain that way.
I am so glad you brought these articles to your forum. Many are not aware. Avlon Affirm KeraCare do not contain these ingredients. My staple products are KeraCare and Mizani and the relaxer by Design Essentials. None of which contain the potential offending ingredients. Congratulations on your U Tube button. You are an original hair guru. Thank you❤
I just wanted to say I didn’t realize how much of an OG you were when it comes to relaxed hair! In my hunt for relaxed hair content I stumbled along your channel. After 14 years of being natural, barely wearing my natural hair out and hating the time consuming nature of it I’ve decided to go back to relaxed. Honestly, it’s been freeing to no longer be beholden to my natural hair. I love it but I simply do not have the time nor patience and I crave for simplicity. The main thing that I think stopped me from making this decision much sooner is the fact that my hair has been the longest it’s ever been when I went natural. My hair was never healthy relaxed because I simply didn’t know how to take care of it. I would overlap, rarely do treatments let alone have any sort of regimen whatsoever. Needless to say I had the dreaded stiff perm for years, which is why I went natural to begin with. However, now that I’m going back to relaxers I’m determined to maintain healthy long hair without sacrificing body and bounce. I believe you mentioned you were 4c in one of your videos and I can’t tell you how encouraging it is to see a 4c girl like myself with healthy relaxed hair. Anyhow, before this gets any longer I’d just like to say thank you for sticking around all of these years and continuing to give tips and insight into being relaxed and having healthy hair, it has been so helpful as a former natural making her way back to the relaxed side.
I watched another CZcamsr *(not sure if its disrespectful to mention another channel name so I won't)* discuss her views on the NIH study last week. I found it interesting that the study was for chemical hair straighteners, not specified to relaxers. Out of 33,497 women were studied, 378 were diagnosed with uterine cancer. I was thinking it was much more, although, without a doubt, 1 diagnosis is 1 too many. With that said no other factors, such as family cancer medical history, was taken into consideration. Headlines are very misleading and I appreciate people like you and the other CZcamsr who research instead of falling for headlines.
Not disrespectful at all. Very true!! The medical background of the participants wasn’t taken into consideration. At the end of the day, even if there was true “link”, the percentage is fairly low. Thanks for watching hun and for your input💕
Loved the explanation of cancer causing chemicals Val! Relaxer or not we have to look at the ingredients in EVERYTHING! it’s just the world we live in. Congrats on 100k A millions up next ❤❤❤
Hairlicious please do a video that talks more about good shampoos, conditioners, and other hair products that don't have bad ingredients. We need some affordable products also. I thought cream of nature, and ORS were good products disappointed. Congratulations for receiving your award 100k fantastic! Happy for you! God bless you, and your family!🙏
My biggest issue with all these studies is how/who/when the data was collected from. 2014ish and prior, many if not most black women used relaxers. It's like conducting a study with 10,000 people and 9000 of them are all wearing white shirts. This data was also self reported by black women without looking at any genetic or location based factors for such cancers. The study also did not spend enough time examining the fact that black women exercised less than the non-black women reporting. Black women are already more likely for cancers due to higher rates of obesity, unhealthy eating habits, and constant stress. This is just my two cents. Everyone should definitely do their own research.
Congratulations on 100K! You've blessed so many through your channel. Thank you for giving so freely of your knowledge and being a vessel. My hair has never been this long and I have never been able to stretch 10 weeks before finding you. Your content helped me realize that most of what I thought was "nappy" was simply a lack of moisture. That alone changed the game for me. I'm heartbroken about Scurl. I legit just bought some today. Please share your alternatives to soften roots🙏🏾.
Wow Shar-day!! I’m so humbled by your kind words and generosity🥹🙏🏾 It’s truly a pleasure to help and inspire ladies in achieving their healthy hair goals. So happy my content has been beneficial for your hair. Sounds like you are well on your way to reaching your hair goals. Keep it up! I’m super devastated about Scurl. Like you have NO IDEA!! What am I supposed to use now?🤷🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️😩 I will certainly update you once I have great substitutes!!
Good to see you Sunshyne! You look great and so does your hair, as always!! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 100k plaque!!! You DESERVE IT! We Love You!!!! ❤Thank you for the research you’ve done as well! The “relaxer causing cancer” thing didn’t really scare me because we’re already exposed. I ditched SCurl a while ago. Please do an updated video on your choice products one day ❤❤❤
Hey girl! Thank you so muchhh❤ I get what you’re saying. There’s exposure everywhere! Curious to know why you ditched Scurl?😅 Once I find the good substitutes for these staples😢, I’ll definitely share!!
@@HairliciousInc The SCurl got left behind because I kept forgetting to buy more but I guess that was God’s way of keeping me from it 🤷🏽♀️😂 It’s bittersweet, I know lol! Maybe “So Much Moisture” by As I Am would be a good replacement for SCurl
I am so happy that you got your play button, you so deserve it. This channel is vital to so many people and I'm glad you're getting your recognition. Girl, I love those boots!! They're very chic. I don't really feel any ways about the study being that it lacked a lot of information and other determining factors. I only get 3 relaxers a year and this year I only got 2 plus I started going back to the salon for them. Great video!! 💜
Hey Kalisha! Thanks so much girlie🤩 it’s truly an honour!! Not only are the boots chic but they’re super comfortable. You’re right, there’s a lot of factors that were not taken into consideration plus the ingredients that are considered “bad/toxic” aren’t typically in relaxers anyway🤷🏾♀️ …the confusion is real!! Thanks for watching hun💕
I’m with you on the Camille Rose hair grow oil. I’ve been using it for about 6 weeks. I use it as a pre-poo treatment before I wash and it has taken my hair to the next level in a healthy way. I’m natural I wash and flat iron once a week. Congratulations on your award.
How long have you been flat ironing your natural hair weekly? May I please ask if your hair is healthy? I had a bad relaxing experience, and I did not want to go back relaxed, however, I prefer to wear my hair straight and I want to flat iron weekly. Thank you so much.
Hey hun! After hearing about this article, it really worries me. I watch a lot of your videos and I LOVE LOVE your regimen. I also bought majority of the products that you have, you’re such a informative yet thorough Creator. I’m really thinking about going back natural, I’m Soooo Torn!!! Congratulations 🎉🍾🎊 on your 100k plaque!!!! AAAyyyyyyeeee🎉❤❤❤
Thank you Kimmy for the kind words and support💕 it means a ton!! I totally understand how you’re feeling. It’s a lot to take in and it will make you feel torn. Try not to stress about it though. There’s no conclusive data confirming anything at this point. It’s definitely thrown a curveball in my regimen where products are concerned, but I’m just researching and adapting as I go. Always check your ingredients, whether relaxed or natural😉…it’s vital.
Congrats on your CZcams award! That's so awesome! 🎉 So good to hear from you on the study....and you are so right. It's not just looking at the relaxer but the products we use daily. I'm throwing out my edge control, gels, leave in conditioner (clearly has DMDM) and looking for a new moisturizing shampoo. While low on the ingredients, the creme of nature has parabens... sucks because my hair loves it. Your perspective changes the game from hysteria based on a vague study to being a more informed consumer. Much appreciated 🙏🏾 ☺️
Thank you so much, Tanya🙏🏾🤩 it sucks because our hair loves it but it’s just not worth it. I’m really happy my perspective helped and gave some clarity on the topic. I appreciate you watching💕
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 Val you have been a consistent ray of sunshine for sooooo many years! Cheers to your channel growing all the way to one million✨❤️🤗
So glad to see you Val! Thank you for the info on the "relaxer causing cancer" I will be discarding the SCurl. Congrats on your award, very well deserved you are so professional, as well as informative. Looking forward to hearing from you on your recommended products when you have a moment. Blessings lovely.
Thank you Gracie for the love and watching!! It’s super unfortunate. Like why😩😢 I love Scurl dearly but it has to go!! I will be tweaking my regimen and products, and of course, I will share that with you all💕💕
Yes, I have pretty much stopped relaxing although I am still following you and doing the healthy hair care routines. I have noticed a little bit of shedding, but I’m also seeing 😢a professional every couple of weeks so that’s helping and continuing to get my deep conditioners. The whole cancer thing has stopped me in my tracks, especially when I saw that Benjamin Crumb was representing a woman who is suing one of the relaxer manufacturers, he is not somebody to get involved in anything that is not legitimate so who knows maybe I’ll go back, but for now I’m done with the relaxers. Thanks for the vlog. It was very fun and now I will stay on my healthy scalp journey for sure.. Merry Christmas 🎄
First let me say congratulations 🎉🍾 on 100k!! You’ve been so consistent and such an inspiration to so many of us relaxed hair girls and, I just wanted to say how much I appreciate you!🎉💕 I’ve followed you since Harlista forums and I definitely value your intake! Thank you sooo much for taking the time to share what the chemist shared with you!! I’ve always liked Keracare products and even more so now!! I’m definitely switching my relaxer to Affirm!🌸💕
Val thank you so much for clarifying and giving us your perspective on this topic! I too have to make some changes and get rid of these toxic products. Can’t wait to see an updated video of what you switched too. Congratulations!!🎉
Thank you for talking about the "elephant in the room." I've messaged Avlon last week on Instagram about this issue and they told me the same thing. I was relieved! I sure did not want to give up my Avlon Affirm Fiberguard normal relaxer. Lol! I did get rid of the ORS creamy aloe shampoo and the replenishing conditoner. I use KeraCare 1st Lather shampoo to clarify my hair. Thank you for discussing this on your channel. ❤️
You are so welcome, Brittany! Good for you for reaching out to them and I’m happy that they responded to you💕Definitely had to chat with my YT fam about this😢
@@HairliciousInc Congratulations on reaching 100k followers on your YT Channel 🎉🎉🎉🎉. You deserve it!!! Your channel is informative. Thank you for sharing your relaxed hair tips with us. ❤️
Many thanks. Very informative video. We have to read the ingredients! I threw away most of my ORS products last year after spotting the formaldehyde listed as Dmdm Hydantoin. Which was sad because I used to love their olive oil aloe shampoo - no tangles in my hair and sooo much slip! The only ORS product I use is their sulfate free shampoo. But we shouldn't get complacent - just when you think you've found your 'healthy' products some companies change the formulation with no notice. Just FYI, the European Union has banned the dandruff ingredient called zinc pyrithione since March 2022 due to its reproductive toxicity - and I think the keracare itchy scalp shampoo (blue bottle) contains that ingredient (and many other itchy scalp shampoos have it too).
Congratulations on reaching 100K 🎊 what an awesome and well deserved plaque 👏🏾 . I'm so proud of your success and appreciate alllllllll your help with not only our relaxed hair journeys, but also your positive light. I was literally watching this while I was relaxing and went straight to my shelf and tossed out a few of those products you mentioned. I'm very grateful to have my own "Mary" to purchase Avalon and Design Essentials products from. This video was fun, and right on time!
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I started watching your videos and keeping a consistent routine 2 years ago. My hair has grown to shoulder length, it stayed just above my ears for years and years. I just always thought my hair could never grow. Thank you so so much. I remember one of your videos, you said it took 2-3 years of consistency to see progress, you didn’t lie.
Wow! Thanks for letting us in on this information. Went back to relaxers because of the info I saw you dish out. I now, not only know how to grow a healthy relaxed hair but also figure out what my products should contain. Thanks for the update. I’d appreciate if you can share the link to the article so I can digest. Can’t wait for the products you’d be adding to your stash! Love the boots ❤
Wow indeed hun! So much to digest. I’ll include the articles in the description box. I’m so glad my channel has been helpful to you during your hair journey. I’ve been thrown a curve ball so changes in my staples will be made😌 Oh, and the boots are super comfortable too!! Thanks for watching💕
Congratulations on your CZcams button! Also I’m glad you spoke on the study. My hair stylist uses Affirm relaxer on my hair so I’m relieved to hear this info. I also stopped using a lot of ORS products a while ago.
Good evening thank you for the last big of information on your vlog. It is a huge game changer for me. I am also throwing out all my ors products including my relaxer. (Sad but necessary 😪) looking back at your last relaxer update video it's probably why your Avalon distributor reached out to you to try Affirm. Unfortunately it's not available retail in Trinidad and Tobago. May have to reach out to a hair stylist I know. Thanks so much for the information 😊
You are so welcome, Alana! That could very well be the reason she started recommending Avlon products. Reading product ingredients is crucial and it’s not my intention to influence everyone to throw out their products but to help educate/inform. It would be a disservice for me to not share this info with my YT fam💕 Always do what’s best for you!
Hi Val, thank you so much for the video. This was definitely one of my favorites. 91 never looked so good, your husband’s grandmother is beautiful. I have been using Camille rose oil for a while, and it has helped my hair grow. I will definitely be reading product labels from now on. Happy new year!
Sunshine I use ORS relaxer just like you do does it have the harmful endocrine chemicals in it? And when you do switch out your products can you please let us know which ones including your relaxer you switch to? Thank you for this video I appreciate all your hard work.🙏🏽😊❤️
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the relaxer article! I recently started using the Scurl again. Now I realize that’s probably why I stopped. Lol. The ingredients. It was so long ago though! Guess I won’t be buying that anymore. Congrats on your play button!! You definitely deserve it!
Congratulations on the 100k!! 🎉🎉🎉 omg this is heartbreaking about the ingredients, now I have to go over my products again. Thank you for this video!!💜💜💜
Thank you!!! Just threw away 5 products: my beloved edge control, two clarifying shampoos and two conditioners. Glad I watched this today right before wash day. Looking forward to hear more about your new product journey as some of us do the same 💛💛
Congratulations on reaching a milestone🎉. Thanks for the research on these articles, I have to find them to read. As for me I’ve given up on relaxers or should I say relaxers gave up on me. My hair got damaged after so many years of relaxing, so next month will be a year since I retouched my new growth. However, like you said, I have to do my own research because my daughter is still relaxed. And if relaxers are not the only culprit then I have a lot to learn. Thanks again 😘
Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 on your button. You deserve that and more bc you're absolutely awesome ❤🥰. Thank you Val so much on your research input and explanation. Those findings are indeed devastating, especially the Scurl 😞, which works great for my new growth. I also love the ORS line, but gosh, I gotta look deeper into my ingredients 😔.
I went and looked a at the box. I use the sensitive scalp conditioning relaxer…. I have tube to measure out the activator that comes with it. I fill it to the normal line. I’m going to try best to only relaxer 4x year 😤
@@HairliciousInc Hi! Can you share what was the step you did wrong? Or give an update with the next relaxer video. You mentioned a texture issue in your video when you used it
Congratulations on the 100k🎉 and thanks so much all the great content as I’ve been following your guidance for the past 2 years and have seen a tremendous difference in my relaxed hair! Very well deserved 👏🏽 (Also thanks for the information and input about the relaxer study as I’ve been looking into it myself and was torn about what I’ve read as well)
Congratulations! Yesss I’ve been rocking with you since the hairlista days. I think we started our hair journey together. So well deserved!! Btw, where is your phone case from? Too cute
Love it!! Your loyalty is unmatched. Thanks for rockin’ with me for so long. I posted the link for the iPhone case💕 in the description box and community tab. Thanks for watching, Ieshia.
Congratulations Val on 100K, you deserve this! I really appreciate you addressing this relaxer chemical debacle. I’ve experienced this article being weaponized by naturals against those who are relaxed. I haven’t done the research myself, but I will. I’m happy for the synopsis given from you on relaxers.
Congratulations hun on your CZcams milestone ❤ you truly deserve it!!! Quick question, I relax my hair every 6 months but I end up having under-processed hair. I leave the relaxer on for 25 minutes, should I leave it on for a longer time (eg. 30-40 minutes)???
Thank you so so much!! It means the world to me💕 because you space out your relaxers they long, you’ll definitely need to leave it on longer and bring down the relaxer a little bit down the length of the hair shaft to straighten the hair and to prevent under-processed hair.
Thank you for sharing sis! Congratulations on your play button! 💕I’ll definitely be doing a hair product audit today to make sure those ingredients aren’t in them. I’m high key nervous. On average, how long would you say your nails take to dry?
Congratulations on 1000K!! The boots are beautiful... I've been wanting to get Bible tabs... I can't wait to see what you replace S Curl with! Oh, and I have a question: in your opinion, is the Silicon Mix Bambu comparable to Keracare Humecto? Thanks Val.
Thank youuuu!! Couldn’t have done it without you guys. The boots are super comfortable, oh I love them! It’s going to be hard to replace Scurl😩😢 but there are a few other moisturizers that are comparable. Humecto is top tier, sis. Bambu cannot replace it💕
Formaldehyde is literally in the fruit we eat naturally..folks gotta get a grip. They don’t understand basic chemistry and run with whatever they see on the internet lol
Thank you so much for this informative video! I wanted to ask, does your distributor for the Kera Care Humecto service in the United States? I can only find the smaller bottles 🥺
***NOTE*** Please remember that this study is a correlational study between chemical straighteners and uterine cancer, not a causational study. Please read through the links I shared so you can get a better understanding for yourself. At the end of the day, more research is to be done. I’ll will continue to reach out to the companies of my staple products as well as other chemists to get a broader perspective. I’m just sharing my initial thoughts/feelings/plans. The research isn’t yet complete on my end and hopefully for you as well💕
Waiting on the replacement for your staples
I’m glad you addressed those articles.There are harmful chemicals in a MAJORITY of the services women partake in-gel, acrylic nails, hair bleach, UV lights, lash extensions. The list goes on. Therefore, my initial reaction was… why the focus on relaxers? My theory is that certain entities are making big bucks off the natural hair community (weaves, braids , products) and they want it to remain that way.
I am so glad you brought these articles to your forum. Many are not aware. Avlon Affirm KeraCare do not contain these ingredients. My staple products are KeraCare and Mizani and the relaxer by Design Essentials. None of which contain the potential offending ingredients. Congratulations on your U Tube button. You are an original hair guru. Thank you❤
What are the offending ingredients??
@@patb2582 the ones Val mentioned in the article reviews she did in this video.
Yeah I get salon relaxers and my stylist uses mizani so that's good to know.
Hi Twanna!! Thanks for watching and for the love💕💕Yes, I’m happy that the avlon products I use in my regimen are free from those toxic chemicals.
Kalisha, I’m not sure about mizani, but as I mentioned in the video…always check the ingredients!!
I just wanted to say I didn’t realize how much of an OG you were when it comes to relaxed hair! In my hunt for relaxed hair content I stumbled along your channel. After 14 years of being natural, barely wearing my natural hair out and hating the time consuming nature of it I’ve decided to go back to relaxed. Honestly, it’s been freeing to no longer be beholden to my natural hair. I love it but I simply do not have the time nor patience and I crave for simplicity. The main thing that I think stopped me from making this decision much sooner is the fact that my hair has been the longest it’s ever been when I went natural. My hair was never healthy relaxed because I simply didn’t know how to take care of it. I would overlap, rarely do treatments let alone have any sort of regimen whatsoever. Needless to say I had the dreaded stiff perm for years, which is why I went natural to begin with. However, now that I’m going back to relaxers I’m determined to maintain healthy long hair without sacrificing body and bounce. I believe you mentioned you were 4c in one of your videos and I can’t tell you how encouraging it is to see a 4c girl like myself with healthy relaxed hair. Anyhow, before this gets any longer I’d just like to say thank you for sticking around all of these years and continuing to give tips and insight into being relaxed and having healthy hair, it has been so helpful as a former natural making her way back to the relaxed side.
I watched another CZcamsr *(not sure if its disrespectful to mention another channel name so I won't)* discuss her views on the NIH study last week. I found it interesting that the study was for chemical hair straighteners, not specified to relaxers. Out of 33,497 women were studied, 378 were diagnosed with uterine cancer. I was thinking it was much more, although, without a doubt, 1 diagnosis is 1 too many.
With that said no other factors, such as family cancer medical history, was taken into consideration. Headlines are very misleading and I appreciate people like you and the other CZcamsr who research instead of falling for headlines.
Not disrespectful at all. Very true!! The medical background of the participants wasn’t taken into consideration. At the end of the day, even if there was true “link”, the percentage is fairly low. Thanks for watching hun and for your input💕
Loved the explanation of cancer causing chemicals Val! Relaxer or not we have to look at the ingredients in EVERYTHING! it’s just the world we live in. Congrats on 100k A millions up next ❤❤❤
Hairlicious please do a video that talks more about good shampoos, conditioners, and other hair products that don't have bad ingredients. We need some affordable products also. I thought cream of nature, and ORS were good products disappointed. Congratulations for receiving your award 100k fantastic! Happy for you! God bless you, and your family!🙏
TIP: INSTEAD OF THROWING THE PRODUCTS AWAY, I JUST USE IT ON MY WIGS.
Happy Sunday fam💕Missed y'all!!
We miss you right back sweetheart ❤ happy Sunday 😊
Can't wait to watch!!
Missed you to.
Congratulations!!! 🎉🎉🎊
Thank you, Tracey!!💕🙏🏾
My biggest issue with all these studies is how/who/when the data was collected from. 2014ish and prior, many if not most black women used relaxers. It's like conducting a study with 10,000 people and 9000 of them are all wearing white shirts.
This data was also self reported by black women without looking at any genetic or location based factors for such cancers. The study also did not spend enough time examining the fact that black women exercised less than the non-black women reporting. Black women are already more likely for cancers due to higher rates of obesity, unhealthy eating habits, and constant stress.
This is just my two cents. Everyone should definitely do their own research.
Exactly!
Congratulations on 100K! You've blessed so many through your channel. Thank you for giving so freely of your knowledge and being a vessel. My hair has never been this long and I have never been able to stretch 10 weeks before finding you. Your content helped me realize that most of what I thought was "nappy" was simply a lack of moisture. That alone changed the game for me. I'm heartbroken about Scurl. I legit just bought some today. Please share your alternatives to soften roots🙏🏾.
Wow Shar-day!! I’m so humbled by your kind words and generosity🥹🙏🏾 It’s truly a pleasure to help and inspire ladies in achieving their healthy hair goals. So happy my content has been beneficial for your hair. Sounds like you are well on your way to reaching your hair goals. Keep it up! I’m super devastated about Scurl. Like you have NO IDEA!! What am I supposed to use now?🤷🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️😩 I will certainly update you once I have great substitutes!!
Relaxer study 22:00 just in case u need it
Good to see you Sunshyne! You look great and so does your hair, as always!! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 100k plaque!!! You DESERVE IT! We Love You!!!! ❤Thank you for the research you’ve done as well! The “relaxer causing cancer” thing didn’t really scare me because we’re already exposed. I ditched SCurl a while ago. Please do an updated video on your choice products one day ❤❤❤
Hey girl! Thank you so muchhh❤ I get what you’re saying. There’s exposure everywhere! Curious to know why you ditched Scurl?😅 Once I find the good substitutes for these staples😢, I’ll definitely share!!
@@HairliciousInc The SCurl got left behind because I kept forgetting to buy more but I guess that was God’s way of keeping me from it 🤷🏽♀️😂 It’s bittersweet, I know lol! Maybe “So Much Moisture” by As I Am would be a good replacement for SCurl
Congrats on your CZcams milestone! I love how you are very practical, relatable, informative, and transparent.
So sweet of you to say! Thank you very much❤
I am so happy that you got your play button, you so deserve it. This channel is vital to so many people and I'm glad you're getting your recognition. Girl, I love those boots!! They're very chic. I don't really feel any ways about the study being that it lacked a lot of information and other determining factors. I only get 3 relaxers a year and this year I only got 2 plus I started going back to the salon for them. Great video!! 💜
Hey Kalisha! Thanks so much girlie🤩 it’s truly an honour!! Not only are the boots chic but they’re super comfortable. You’re right, there’s a lot of factors that were not taken into consideration plus the ingredients that are considered “bad/toxic” aren’t typically in relaxers anyway🤷🏾♀️ …the confusion is real!! Thanks for watching hun💕
I’m with you on the Camille Rose hair grow oil. I’ve been using it for about 6 weeks. I use it as a pre-poo treatment before I wash and it has taken my hair to the next level in a healthy way. I’m natural I wash and flat iron once a week. Congratulations on your award.
do you blowdry as well? what's your hairtype and what temperature do you flat iron on?
@@ambrosia1917 I air dry and flat iron on 375.
Omg🙌🏾so happy it’s working for you! I love it💕 Thank you for the luv, Sherry.
How long have you been flat ironing your natural hair weekly? May I please ask if your hair is healthy? I had a bad relaxing experience, and I did not want to go back relaxed, however, I prefer to wear my hair straight and I want to flat iron weekly. Thank you so much.
Thanks for all the information. And your nails look nice 💅 and congratulations on your silver play button 💃
Hey hun! After hearing about this article, it really worries me. I watch a lot of your videos and I LOVE LOVE your regimen. I also bought majority of the products that you have, you’re such a informative yet thorough Creator. I’m really thinking about going back natural, I’m Soooo Torn!!!
Congratulations 🎉🍾🎊 on your 100k plaque!!!! AAAyyyyyyeeee🎉❤❤❤
Thank you Kimmy for the kind words and support💕 it means a ton!! I totally understand how you’re feeling. It’s a lot to take in and it will make you feel torn. Try not to stress about it though. There’s no conclusive data confirming anything at this point. It’s definitely thrown a curveball in my regimen where products are concerned, but I’m just researching and adapting as I go. Always check your ingredients, whether relaxed or natural😉…it’s vital.
Congrats on your CZcams award! That's so awesome! 🎉
So good to hear from you on the study....and you are so right. It's not just looking at the relaxer but the products we use daily. I'm throwing out my edge control, gels, leave in conditioner (clearly has DMDM) and looking for a new moisturizing shampoo. While low on the ingredients, the creme of nature has parabens... sucks because my hair loves it. Your perspective changes the game from hysteria based on a vague study to being a more informed consumer. Much appreciated 🙏🏾 ☺️
Thank you so much, Tanya🙏🏾🤩 it sucks because our hair loves it but it’s just not worth it. I’m really happy my perspective helped and gave some clarity on the topic. I appreciate you watching💕
I LOVE how you include your Bible study and your faith! 💕❤🙏🏽🤗
It’s a priority💕
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 Val you have been a consistent ray of sunshine for sooooo many years! Cheers to your channel growing all the way to one million✨❤️🤗
So glad to see you Val! Thank you for the info on the "relaxer causing cancer" I will be discarding the SCurl. Congrats on your award, very well deserved you are so professional, as well as informative. Looking forward to hearing from you on your recommended products when you have a moment. Blessings lovely.
Thank you Gracie for the love and watching!! It’s super unfortunate. Like why😩😢 I love Scurl dearly but it has to go!! I will be tweaking my regimen and products, and of course, I will share that with you all💕💕
I love your vlogs, Val. Keep them coming. 💓
Congrats on reaching a huge milestone. 🙌🏾🙌🏾
I appreciate you, Renee!! Thank you so so much for the kind words and support💕💕
Yes, I have pretty much stopped relaxing although I am still following you and doing the healthy hair care routines. I have noticed a little bit of shedding, but I’m also seeing 😢a professional every couple of weeks so that’s helping and continuing to get my deep conditioners. The whole cancer thing has stopped me in my tracks, especially when I saw that Benjamin Crumb was representing a woman who is suing one of the relaxer manufacturers, he is not somebody to get involved in anything that is not legitimate so who knows maybe I’ll go back, but for now I’m done with the relaxers. Thanks for the vlog. It was very fun and now I will stay on my healthy scalp journey for sure.. Merry Christmas 🎄
Congratulations on your achievement. You are an inspiration. Love your channel. Looking forward to your update video with your new relaxer choice
Thanks so so much, Alana!!💕💕🙏🏾 Yes, more updates to come😉
First let me say congratulations 🎉🍾 on 100k!! You’ve been so consistent and such an inspiration to so many of us relaxed hair girls and, I just wanted to say how much I appreciate you!🎉💕
I’ve followed you since Harlista forums and I definitely value your intake! Thank you sooo much for taking the time to share what the chemist shared with you!! I’ve always liked Keracare products and even more so now!! I’m definitely switching my relaxer to Affirm!🌸💕
Thank you for all the information!! Can’t wait to see the changes and the new products you’re going to use
I found the study inconclusive, the same thing was said about box hair color(dye).
Awwww congratulations on your youtube award dear, well deserved 👏 ❤ and we will definitely celebrate with you on your million 🙏🤗🙌
I claim it, in Jesus name! Thanks hun for the support💕🙏🏾
Val thank you so much for clarifying and giving us your perspective on this topic! I too have to make some changes and get rid of these toxic products. Can’t wait to see an updated video of what you switched too. Congratulations!!🎉
I use hemp seeds and chia seeds in so many things! A quick and easy way to add more nutrients to any meal or smoothie.
Yup, that’s what I do!
Thank you for talking about the "elephant in the room." I've messaged Avlon last week on Instagram about this issue and they told me the same thing. I was relieved! I sure did not want to give up my Avlon Affirm Fiberguard normal relaxer. Lol! I did get rid of the ORS creamy aloe shampoo and the replenishing conditoner. I use KeraCare 1st Lather shampoo to clarify my hair. Thank you for discussing this on your channel. ❤️
You are so welcome, Brittany! Good for you for reaching out to them and I’m happy that they responded to you💕Definitely had to chat with my YT fam about this😢
@@HairliciousInc Congratulations on reaching 100k followers on your YT Channel 🎉🎉🎉🎉. You deserve it!!! Your channel is informative. Thank you for sharing your relaxed hair tips with us. ❤️
@@bjackson2621
Awww thank you so so much, Brit! It's my pleasure.
Many thanks. Very informative video. We have to read the ingredients! I threw away most of my ORS products last year after spotting the formaldehyde listed as Dmdm Hydantoin. Which was sad because I used to love their olive oil aloe shampoo - no tangles in my hair and sooo much slip! The only ORS product I use is their sulfate free shampoo. But we shouldn't get complacent - just when you think you've found your 'healthy' products some companies change the formulation with no notice. Just FYI, the European Union has banned the dandruff ingredient called zinc pyrithione since March 2022 due to its reproductive toxicity - and I think the keracare itchy scalp shampoo (blue bottle) contains that ingredient (and many other itchy scalp shampoos have it too).
Thank you for sharing
Thank you for this video. I get relaxers about 3 times a year, so I was a little worried. I'm however experiencing a hair setback.
Congrats Val. I’m glad you are getting your flowers.
Thank you so so much!! It’s truly amazing 😌
Congratulations on reaching 100K 🎊 what an awesome and well deserved plaque 👏🏾 . I'm so proud of your success and appreciate alllllllll your help with not only our relaxed hair journeys, but also your positive light. I was literally watching this while I was relaxing and went straight to my shelf and tossed out a few of those products you mentioned. I'm very grateful to have my own "Mary" to purchase Avalon and Design Essentials products from. This video was fun, and right on time!
Congrats 🎉🎉🎉 You and Royal Sussex are my favourite channels! Love supporting that black girl magic!!! ❤
Awww!! Thank youuu💕🙏🏾
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I started watching your videos and keeping a consistent routine 2 years ago. My hair has grown to shoulder length, it stayed just above my ears for years and years. I just always thought my hair could never grow. Thank you so so much. I remember one of your videos, you said it took 2-3 years of consistency to see progress, you didn’t lie.
Wow! Thanks for letting us in on this information. Went back to relaxers because of the info I saw you dish out. I now, not only know how to grow a healthy relaxed hair but also figure out what my products should contain.
Thanks for the update. I’d appreciate if you can share the link to the article so I can digest.
Can’t wait for the products you’d be adding to your stash!
Love the boots ❤
Wow indeed hun! So much to digest. I’ll include the articles in the description box. I’m so glad my channel has been helpful to you during your hair journey. I’ve been thrown a curve ball so changes in my staples will be made😌
Oh, and the boots are super comfortable too!!
Thanks for watching💕
Thank you so much!❤
Congratulations on your CZcams button! Also I’m glad you spoke on the study. My hair stylist uses Affirm relaxer on my hair so I’m relieved to hear this info. I also stopped using a lot of ORS products a while ago.
Thank youuu, sis❤ Yeah, I’m a true lover of Avlon products. They are QUALITY✨
@@HairliciousInc Welcome. 🙂 Yes, they truly are! So far above the rest. Always lovin your content.
Good evening thank you for the last big of information on your vlog. It is a huge game changer for me. I am also throwing out all my ors products including my relaxer. (Sad but necessary 😪) looking back at your last relaxer update video it's probably why your Avalon distributor reached out to you to try Affirm. Unfortunately it's not available retail in Trinidad and Tobago. May have to reach out to a hair stylist I know. Thanks so much for the information 😊
You are so welcome, Alana! That could very well be the reason she started recommending Avlon products. Reading product ingredients is crucial and it’s not my intention to influence everyone to throw out their products but to help educate/inform. It would be a disservice for me to not share this info with my YT fam💕 Always do what’s best for you!
I loved Avlon when I was relaxed (Fiberguard); and I’m still enjoying the line as a Naturalista!👏🏾
It's such a good line. I love their Keracare and As I am products.
Congratulation on your award, well deserved. 👏🏾💐
Thank you so so much, Madison💕💃🏾
Very well deserved Val; you’re good at what you do! I know you have been a super great help too me on my hair care journey! Thank you 🙏🏼
Congrats, on your accomplishment! And thanks for the valuable education, and encouraging us to do more…
Thank you so so much!!🥺🙏🏾
Beautiful nails,the smoothie looks yummy and healthy 😋 let grab so popcorn and continue watching 🤗🤩😂
Hi Val, thank you so much for the video. This was definitely one of my favorites. 91 never looked so good, your husband’s grandmother is beautiful. I have been using Camille rose oil for a while, and it has helped my hair grow. I will definitely be reading product labels from now on. Happy new year!
Sunshine I use ORS relaxer just like you do does it have the harmful endocrine chemicals in it? And when you do switch out your products can you please let us know which ones including your relaxer you switch to? Thank you for this video I appreciate all your hard work.🙏🏽😊❤️
I believe she mentioned that she had to chuck(throw away) her ORS products...
We need another vlog Sunshine☺️
Yes, your sister looks very nice and her hair looks like Brandy’s😊 lovely sister.
Right? Thank you, I’ll tell her☺️
BTW, mom looks great. She reminds me of my mom.🥰
Awww! She really does - thank you. It was a great celebration.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the relaxer article! I recently started using the Scurl again. Now I realize that’s probably why I stopped. Lol. The ingredients. It was so long ago though! Guess I won’t be buying that anymore. Congrats on your play button!! You definitely deserve it!
Congratulations on the 100k!! 🎉🎉🎉 omg this is heartbreaking about the ingredients, now I have to go over my products again. Thank you for this video!!💜💜💜
Congratulations on your CZcams Award!🎊🥳 you really deserve it!
Thank you so much!!🎉❤
Congratulations 🎊! Love you, you are so deserving!!!!🥰
You're the best! Thank you 🙏🏾
Very interested to know what you are replacing those products that you have decided not to use any with??? Very informative! Thank you for educating
Once I’ve found a few I like, I’ll share☺️
Congrats on your youtube plaque. Well deserved❤
Thank you sooo much🤩🙏🏾
Wonderful I missed you
The smoothie you are drinking looks so healthy, creamy and delicious 😊❤
Yesss love these vlogs and hair care content
So happy you’re enjoying the content, hun💕
Congratulations 🎉on your milestone. Please let’s see the list of what leaves your routine and their replacements. Thank you 😊
Thank you, Adeola!! I listed a few staple products that I will NO LONGER be using in the video😩😔 I will update you on the replacements!
Thank you!!! Just threw away 5 products: my beloved edge control, two clarifying shampoos and two conditioners. Glad I watched this today right before wash day. Looking forward to hear more about your new product journey as some of us do the same 💛💛
Also hoping these major hair companies make some changes and create new formulations that don’t need these cancerous ingredients.
Congratulations on reaching a milestone🎉. Thanks for the research on these articles, I have to find them to read. As for me I’ve given up on relaxers or should I say relaxers gave up on me. My hair got damaged after so many years of relaxing, so next month will be a year since I retouched my new growth. However, like you said, I have to do my own research because my daughter is still relaxed. And if relaxers are not the only culprit then I have a lot to learn. Thanks again 😘
Congratulation!!💜🙏💜
Thank you so much!!
@@HairliciousInc Your So Welcome Val💜
p.s. As you say, it’s not even relaxed Sisters (I’m natural and have noticed said ingredients in some products)!🤷🏽♀️
Take bow because Sis Star 👑🔥🎯This research you did for us was life changing
Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 on your button. You deserve that and more bc you're absolutely awesome ❤🥰. Thank you Val so much on your research input and explanation. Those findings are indeed devastating, especially the Scurl 😞, which works great for my new growth. I also love the ORS line, but gosh, I gotta look deeper into my ingredients 😔.
Loved the clog❤️. I switched over to affirm conditioning relaxer about a year ago. So far so good. Very informative. Happy Holidays!
I recently found out that I was using the affirm conditioning relaxer all wrong 🤦🏾♀️ thanks for watching, Jas!!💕
I went and looked a at the box. I use the sensitive scalp conditioning relaxer…. I have tube to measure out the activator that comes with it. I fill it to the normal line. I’m going to try best to only relaxer 4x year 😤
@@HairliciousInc Hi! Can you share what was the step you did wrong? Or give an update with the next relaxer video. You mentioned a texture issue in your video when you used it
Congradulations🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank youuuu 🤩🤗
Hello beauty do have a recent updated relaxer video. Are you still using ors or have you switched?
Congratulations on the 100k🎉 and thanks so much all the great content as I’ve been following your guidance for the past 2 years and have seen a tremendous difference in my relaxed hair! Very well deserved 👏🏽 (Also thanks for the information and input about the relaxer study as I’ve been looking into it myself and was torn about what I’ve read as well)
Thank you so much, Naysah! I’m super proud of this milestone and I appreciate your support for the past 2 years❤
Thanks a lot for sharing this info!
Thank you for watching 💕
I am currently transitioning to natural hair, my final relaxer was in August 2022.
Congratulations on transitioning! ☺️
Thank you for sharing your findings after reading the article. God bless you
Congrats on your milestone and thanks for your ongoing and meaningful information sharing.👏🏾👏🏾
You are so welcome! Thank you for the love and for watching💕🙏🏾
Congratulations! Yesss I’ve been rocking with you since the hairlista days. I think we started our hair journey together. So well deserved!! Btw, where is your phone case from? Too cute
Love it!! Your loyalty is unmatched. Thanks for rockin’ with me for so long. I posted the link for the iPhone case💕 in the description box and community tab. Thanks for watching, Ieshia.
Congratulations Val on 100K, you deserve this! I really appreciate you addressing this relaxer chemical debacle. I’ve experienced this article being weaponized by naturals against those who are relaxed. I haven’t done the research myself, but I will. I’m happy for the synopsis given from you on relaxers.
Congrats on 100k!
Not the ORS Replenishing Conditioner? Ugh! I just got backups 😑😑
Thank you,Jennifer!!🤩🙏🏾 Yup, replenishing conditioner too.
Congratulations
Thank you!!
Congratulations hun on your CZcams milestone ❤ you truly deserve it!!!
Quick question, I relax my hair every 6 months but I end up having under-processed hair. I leave the relaxer on for 25 minutes, should I leave it on for a longer time (eg. 30-40 minutes)???
Thank you so so much!! It means the world to me💕 because you space out your relaxers they long, you’ll definitely need to leave it on longer and bring down the relaxer a little bit down the length of the hair shaft to straighten the hair and to prevent under-processed hair.
Thank you for this very informative video Val ❤
Love this 😍
Thank you cuz💃🏾🙏🏾
Thank you for sharing sis! Congratulations on your play button! 💕I’ll definitely be doing a hair product audit today to make sure those ingredients aren’t in them. I’m high key nervous. On average, how long would you say your nails take to dry?
Congratulations on the award ❤️
Thank you!!
I use the Phyto line and they have a relaxer...if you ever want to change up.
Beautiful! Congratulations! 🎉🍾🎊
Thank you❤
Congrats on the 100 k ❤ 🎉🎉🎉🎉.. Do Mary sell those products on Amazon ? Having a hard time getting those size Avlon products in Jamaica
🎉🎉🎉 Congrats Val 😘
Thank youuu💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾
Congratulations on 1000K!! The boots are beautiful... I've been wanting to get Bible tabs... I can't wait to see what you replace S Curl with! Oh, and I have a question: in your opinion, is the Silicon Mix Bambu comparable to Keracare Humecto? Thanks Val.
Thank youuuu!! Couldn’t have done it without you guys. The boots are super comfortable, oh I love them! It’s going to be hard to replace Scurl😩😢 but there are a few other moisturizers that are comparable. Humecto is top tier, sis. Bambu cannot replace it💕
@@HairliciousInc Thank you
What moisturizer do you use now?
Formaldehyde is literally in the fruit we eat naturally..folks gotta get a grip. They don’t understand basic chemistry and run with whatever they see on the internet lol
Congratulations🎉
Thank youuu🎉
OMG...I used THREE ORS products yesterday!!
SMH 🤦🏾♀️ crazy right?! They need to change their ingredients.
how long have you been doing it!! I wanna start my own channel!! Congratulations!! and god bless you!! :D
can you list the products you won't be no longer using? or mention a few, please?
I mentioned a few in the video💕
What will you use instead of scurl? I checked my products even Aphogee keratin 2 minute reconstruction has DMDM 😢
Yup, Aphogee 2 min has it as well🤦🏾♀️ I have been using As I am so much moisture.
Thank you so much for this informative video! I wanted to ask, does your distributor for the Kera Care Humecto service in the United States? I can only find the smaller bottles 🥺
Thanks for watching! No, she doesn’t. You’d have to reach out to Avlon and they’ll let you know the distributor in your local area.
Congratulations ❤️❤️❤️
Just came back after watching this video when you originally posted it. I now see that Affirm has been added to the lawsuit😮
Hey Val, can you do a youtube showing us how to look out for harmful chemical in hair product and products in general (body wash etc.....)