DON'T MAKE IT (your hair) STRAIGHT BROWN PEOPLE!

[Spring1234777]

I'm white, and my hair is curly. I HATE it curly. I only wear it straight. And it's not because of other people. If I lived on a deserted island I would still probably straighten it. I just like the feeling of running my hand through my straight hair. When I try to do that with my curly hair it just feels horrible. I straighten it for me, not for anyone else, and natural or not is all an individual choice. I choose non-natural for myself.

[Zaharam2]

@Spring1234777 The title of this film was taken from the impromtu comment of my little girl. It's purpose is to show that my family is enjoying the journey of living with and dealing with our naturally curly hair. I chose to color my hair. some would say that because of this I am no longer a "Natural Girl." I disagree. However, to each his own. I think people should do what ever they choose to do. I'm sorry that you don't enjoy your curls. However I do. Be Blessed!

[MrMamlasCZ]

xD

[raelex1216]

Wow! I happened upon ur video and needed! I an feeling "unpretty," although I have finally gotten more comfortable n front of my husband. I ventured out after my bc and felt really odd. Trust me, no one was paying me any attention, but I have to boost my confidence until it grows out. My hair was cut to an inch, inch and a half. So, I am not ashamed of texture, just my length.

[Zaharam2]

@raelex1216 This video was made over a year ago and I long for the day when my kids will leave me alone so that I can cut it back down to the length that it was in this video. I loved it! Now my hair is past my shoulders and I have cut about 4-5 inches OFF (at this point.) There are many highs and lows in this journey. Just try to enjoy it. Remember, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! Be Blessed!

[AustinButlerIsCute]

cute =)

[Zaharam2]

@AustinButlerIsCute Thanks! Be Blessed!



[KTBEverlasting]

You're beautiful :D

[Zaharam2]

@KTBEverlasting Aww! Thanks, Sweetie. My kids love your school videos. They always have fun watching the "Big Kids" act silly. Be Blessed!

[KTBEverlasting]

@Zaharam2 Oh, Lawd. 4Real? They've seen my school vids? LMAO. Yeah, those were good times.

[Zaharam2]

@KTBEverlasting Yes they have! There are not many African Americans in the little town that we live in. So at times I show them videos of kids (wholook like them) just being kids.

[Chrosome]

Do you also say 'Don't go into the sun to get tanned light people' or 'don't make your hair curly'....? What's the bad rhing about? It's just a hair style not a political attitude...

[Zaharam2]

@Chrosome WTF?!? This video is FAR from political. "Don't get tanned light people" is medically correct b/c light skinned people end up with skin cancer from trying to be BLACK LIKE ME, STUPID! The film's intent is in NO WAY implying that all Brown people should or want to make their hair straight. In fact, if you were more familiar with my channel, you would see that I have even displayed "Brown people" with chemically relaxed AND naturally straight hair. Get a Life, already!

[AudioSketchMusic]

Some girls don't want their hair curly or puffy and some do. Doesn't really have much to do with your roots. They can straighten their hair as much as they want and should if that's what they really want to do. (In my opinion it looks better straight but to each his own).

[Zaharam2]

@AudioSketchMusic The entire point of my hair chronicles is that we can achieve the "straight look" without relinquishing our curls or exposing ourselves to chemicals. The title is a pun pulled from my daughter's impromptu statement. Sheesh! Lighten up!

[heroofjustice999]

Was cutting your hair natural no !

[Zaharam2]

@heroofjustice999 Actually cutting the chemically processed hair off and getting down to my NATURAL curl WAS quite natural. I am SO glad that I did!

[Dontboxmein7]

I love to see those beautiful little girls LOVING and ACCEPTING their hair in its NATURAL state. Just Beautiful!! Go Mommy!

[Zaharam2]

@Dontboxmein7 Thank you! It is of major importance to me. Especially since we are some of the precious few African Americans in our community. I didn't want my girls growing up desiring the straight hair of their non-ethnic schoolmates. I wanted them to love the uniqueness that is AFRO HAIR! Be Blessed and thanks for your support!

[Aritul]

Cute kids!

[Zaharam2]

@Aritul Thank you! They sort of took over the video. HA! HAA!

[msneter1]

I love that you have instilled in your daughters to love their natural hair!!

[Zaharam2]

@msneter1 Thank you! I wish that more sisters would do the same.

[SophiaVIP]

awww cute kids :))

[Zaharam2]

@SophiaVIP Thank you! Be Blessed!

[shanda9895]

You look like such a great mother and your daughters are tooooo tooo tooo adorable

[Zaharam2]

@shanda9895 Thank you so much! Tonight I am feeling so proud of my son! He was the hit of his school's music show! He was so funny! He put the "preacher" growl in his voice while leading the audience in the school's sports chant! I LOVE MY KIDS!

[MsRandomrandom123]

Awwww cute kids and thanks for advice!!!

[Zaharam2]

@MsRandomrandom123 Thank you!!!!!!!!!!! Be Blessed!

[valericool]

aaaaaw ur kids r so cute

[Zaharam2]

@valericool Thank you! 

[Zaharam2]

@Luken8ed4eva The title of this film was taken from a child's impromptu statement. It's intent is in NO WAY implying that all Brown people should or want to make their hair straight. In fact, if you were more familiar with my channel, you would see that I have even displayed "Brown people" with chemically relaxed AND naturally straight hair. Get a Life, already!

[Zaharam2]

@Luken8ed4eva Okay, now you are going to make me break you down! I didn't delete your comment, you Jackass! Any youtuber that reads an ignorant or inappropriate comment (like this one that I am responding to) can flag it as spam and eventually the administrators of you tube will remove it. Before YOU insult people or use a system of which you are unsure, take my advice and do a little reading first!

[spiceness]

Love it!! 'Dont make it straight brown people'! Cute!! all of you lol!!

[Zaharam2]

@spiceness Thanks! Be Blessed!

[makeyoulaugh105]

if u pause at exactly 0:32 u will laugh at her face

[Amber2u]

This was beautiful.. You seem extremely genuine and sweet. Radiant inside, out.

[Zaharam2]

@Amber2u Oh, thank you! Be Blessed!

[smartandstupid37]

@Zaharam2 you seem so happy and niceee ^.^

[Zaharam2]

@smartandstupid37 Thanks! I love your tag, btw.

[smartandstupid37]

@Zaharam2 thank you ^.^

[PINKICEPRINCESS88]

amen sis :) BEAUTIFUL

[Zaharam2]

@PINKICEPRINCESS88 Thanks! Be Blessed!

[minus30outside]

Youre not brown people. Youre black people.

[Zaharam2]

@minus30outside Just in case you are color blind, my skin is BROWN, not Black. Be Blessed!

[makeyoulaugh105]

@Zaharam2 y do these racist motherfuckers say your skin is black it is brown i am also brown and i get that a lot and it pisses me off

[valericool]

@Zaharam2 ur right. i'm "white"... but i agree with you.

society says i'm white, but i look at my skin and see "light beige".

and when i look at a black person's skin i see "brown".

kinda crazy ppl to say white and black.

[soulreflect]

Sooo Cute...Have you tried using Shea Butter, softens and moisturizes without the added chemical compounds in products sold at the local 'Asian-Owned Black Hair Store'...But hey, not knocking what works you you, just a suggestion : )

[Zaharam2]

@soulreflect This video was made 8 months ago. I use shea butter all of the time. Both refined and unrefined. I haven't used this method in a while, b/c my hair NEVER actually got dry. Be Blessed!

[anewmeePassion]

sooo cute!!!

[Zaharam2]

@anewmeePassion Thanks!

[2010spongbob]

ohhh  gosh im black and asian but more black in me and i got black hair but long black hair and when i was younger my auntie put a perm in my hair and broke all of it off so yea no i cant grow it back ir nnotheing it was really preatty hair lso

[Zaharam2]

@2010spongbob Yes you can! Go look at my video Thick Hair Chronicles Tangles and Braidouts. My youngest daughter's hair is down to her hips! All it takes to grow long hair is appropriate care. Don't ever believe that you can't get your hair back. YOU CAN!

[queenTrdh]

LOVE THIS VIDEO such a BEAUTIFUL threesome!!!!  Wanted a girl but God gave me 2 boys. Love that you have raised your girls that their hair is beautiful!!!!!

[Zaharam2]

@queenTrdh Hey, Queen! Thanks for the support! I love my girls, but my son is my MAIN MAN! Ssshhh! Don't tell their dad! Ha! Promoting self esteem and the freedom to be yourself is what was missing from my own up-bringing. I wanted to break those falsehoods with my own children. It is encouraging to get feedback that I am on the right track! Be Blessed!

[mskrys419]

I love her poofs

[Zaharam2]

@mskrys419 Thank you!

[2010KH]

Where do you find ECO Styling gel?

[Zaharam2]

@2010KH The first place to look for the the Clear ECO Styling Gel is Sally's Beauty Supply. I am in LOVE with the ECO Olive Oil Styling Gel (the Green one), which I had to special order at Sally's. I have also heard that there is a Blue? one for colored hair and a Pink one, but I don't know what it is supposed to be for. I have also seen it in Asian owned beauty supply stores that market to African Americans. I hope that you find it! Be Blessed!

[yolandevicks]

'Don't make it straight brown people" LMBO!! Too cute, too funny. Baby girl, I like my hair puffy too and so do my daughters:)

[Zaharam2]

@yolandevicks She is sooooo funny! Huh? I think that this one has a fitting title! Be Blessed!

[thebeautifulcoils]

That's so cute! Thanks for posting!



[Zaharam2]

@thebeautifulcoils Thank you! Be Blessed!

[thebeautifulcoils]

@Zaharam2 no problemo! you too!

[MrFendkg287316]

ok nvm :)

[MrFendkg287316]

Is that girl Tiffany cuz I think I know her

[Zaharam2]

@MrFendkg287316 Sorry, none of our names are, Tiffany.

[ThePunjabdholi123456]

indians (india) are brown people ! 

[Zaharam2]

@ThePunjabdholi123456 I'm not exactly sure what you are implying by this comment. The last time that I checked, any persons with a brown hue from melanin are described as BROWN. I don't teach my children that AFRICAN AMERICANS are "black" people. When they (I) look into the mirror they (I) see BROWN skin. Some Indians are brown skinned. I personally, know a lot of them that are insulted if someone says so. Many try different methods to try to achieve lighter skin. So, what are you aiming at?

[Zaharam2]

@ThePunjabdholi123456 Thanks for explaining what you meant on my channel comments! I am PRO-Brown People, whatever the origin. Thanks for your subscription and friendship request.

[LBellatrix]

LOVE it! Thanks for sharing. You and your girls are so cute!

[Zaharam2]

@LBellatrix Thanks!

[pinktoes1723]

tooooo cute!

[Zaharam2]

@pinktoes1723 Thanks!

[Mubangamumba]

Oh this is exactly what I needed. I was almost going to relax my hair.... its been a very very bad week for my hair. but thanks to you, lil girl and big girl LOL... I won't be relaxing it. Thanks for posting this and kisses to the girls. x

[Zaharam2]

@Mubangamumba Well, Praise the Lord! STEP AWAY FROM THE CREAMY CRACK AND NOBODY WILL GET HURT!!! *LOL* We are here to encourage you! Be Blessed!

[maroon77akuma]

thats right :)

[Zaharam2]

@maroon77akuma Hee! Hee!

[BethV93]

Baby girl was too cute " don't make it straight brown people" I love it

[Zaharam2]

@BethV93 I love it too! She is full of GREAT one liners! Hmmm...I wonder where she gets that from? Ha!

[sexychevy]

Too cute! Thank you!

[Zaharam2]

@sexychevy Thanks *Smile* Be Blessed!

[wildrosebunny]

I really thank you!

That really helped, I love your kids, they are sooooooo cute!

Love your video! Make more plz!

[Zaharam2]

@wildrosebunny Thank you for the positive feedback! I am in the process of making more videos! Life gets in the way of production. Be Blessed!

[DaViperSnake]

im a 15 year old white boy and i want afro hair!

[Zaharam2]

@DaViperSnake I had a friend in college once that told me the same thing. I told him to get an afro wig. That crazy boy did it! You should have seen us at the club in Downtown San Francisco. His wig was a big hit! I'm more than sure that my story is not the response that you wanted. But your statement brought back a long forgotten memory. Be Blessed!

[btuck2]

Our women are beautiful with natural hair! It need to be more encouraged within our community!

[Zaharam2]

@btuck2 Amen to that, brother!

[migy031]

u hvae 2 beautiful daughters. lol dont make it straight brown ppl. too adorable.

[Zaharam2]

@migy031 Thanks! (;-D

[LavenderBreeze428]

Your videos make me happy :-) I love your family. Such a beautiful inspiration.

[Zaharam2]

@LavenderBreeze428 Oh! Thank you! At times I wonder if sharing this part of my life is worth the effort. Comments like yours keep me encouraged! Be Blessed!

[temickab]

are they twins? soooo cute

[Zaharam2]

@temickab No, they are about 14 months apart in age. To be honest I get that question a lot! They are so close that sometimes they complete each other's sentences (Can you believe it?!?!) They are so sweet together. It makes me wish that I had a sister (:-D

[sandyjhee]

Can something be too adorable?

I ask because this vlog was just way too adorable for words!!

Upon seeing the video, these were the only SOUNDS that kept coming out of my 35-year-old adult mouth:

Awn. Ooo. Teehee.

No words.

Like I said:

Too, too adorable for words!!

[Zaharam2]

@sandyjhee Thanks so much! Be Blessed!

[MsVIRUS3]

Hi!! good idea . Keep your hair natural. Its so beautiful that way.

[Zaharam2]

Thank you MsVirus3! (:-D

[kenbrid]

my gudness, they are so funny...but oh so pretty...they look like you a lot..with ur big eyes.., anyways, we r talking about hair right lol...have u cut the hair of ur oldest daughter, i know u use to do that often cos otherwise she will sit on it...but still...ah..don't cut it too much..i LOVE HAIR..hahah esp. kids.. but thanks for the encouragement.. stay blessed!

[Zaharam2]

Ha! Ha! You are funny too! Thx 4 the kind words. I couldn't get Big G's hair past her shoulders until about 2 yrs ago. It took me that long to figure out that she needed about a 50/50 protein/moisture balance. Her hair is mid back at this point. I trim it about every 6 mths. It is the youngest one who will sit on her hair if I don't keep it trimmed. She only likes to wear it loose 2 or 3 times a year. I trim her's 2x a yr as well. Be encouraged and stay blessed;-D

[NappturallyZuri]

Beautiful!! I LOVE how you've taught your daughters to love themselves as they are. (you don't see that too often) Whatever you're doing is working...Keep it up!!

[Zaharam2]

Thank you! =D

[asigrl]

"brown people" too cute

[Zaharam2]

LOL! Isn't she funny?!?!

[simplyentycing]

Such a beautiful family! Your hair looks so good while it's short, I can't wait to see how it'll look when it grows out. It really accentuates your features. I haven't tried the Care Free Curl gold but I did recently discover the Care Free Curl Instant moisturizer in the yellow and red bottle, thanks to another YTer, and my hair loves it!

[Zaharam2]

Thank you! Thanks, I love the short cut. I am even thinking about rocking this short style for a year or so. The CFCIM in the yellow and red is the "Gold" one. Isn't it terrific? The only thing that I don't like about it is that my hair stays wet all day with it. Maybe I am just heavy handed when using it. My hair loves it too! I think it must be all of the glycerin. Be Blessed!

[simplyentycing]

You know, I wear my hair wet so often, I hadn't noticed! LOL. I know it never dries when I wear WashNGos with gel.

[Zaharam2]

Yesterday I did a wash and go, but I put oil on after my conditioner and before the CFCG. I ended up washing my hair before the day was over because it felt "sticky." Ugh! It was the first time since my BC that I had experienced product buildup! Yuck! I had not tried using oils in my hair for about 6 wks. The ECO Olive Oil Gel and oils in my Dr. Bronner's must be enough for my hair and scalp. It is going to have to be, because I do not like STICKY HAIR!

[chaneayrocks]

Love the words of encouragment (:

[Zaharam2]

I'm so glad! Be Blessed!

[Isingthe80s]

love this vid!!!

[Zaharam2]

THANKS!

[natrlchallenge]

Aw, this is so cute! Out of the mouths of babes! LOL

[Zaharam2]

*LOL* Out of the mouths of babes, indeed! I almost responded with, "Tell, the truth, and put the Devil to shame!" But honestly, some people wouldn't have gotten the reference. *Sigh* So sad, so sad! Be Blessed!

[trublgrl]

"Whatever God gave you is what you were meant to rock" - I put that in my quote book!

I'm not black, but I am naturally curly, and giving up the straighteners and hot irons was so freeing! Indian culture loves straight hair, but I just said Eff it. I was MEANT to rock this shag! Not worrying about curling up, or frizzing, leaves me free to enjoy life! Too much "doing" turns you into a dollinstead of a woman! GREAT message!

Also, your kids are SOOO beautiful! I'm jealous!

[Zaharam2]

I am so glad to read your response to this video! I have to tell you that I felt so liberated once I divorced relaxers. Rock your curly natural, Sister! I also agree with the "doing" hindering beauty. I am trying to teach my girls (and my son) that exercising restraint (with makeup, fashion and general style) leads to a refined look. Outlandish, overdone looks lead to tags like "Tacky", "loud" and lots of questionable glances! Stay blessed

[DaeDreamur]

BEAUTIFUL!!! This is so wonderful. I wish we cud all teach our children particularly our girls how NATURALLY beautiful they r from this young tender age. Thank u so much for posting this. U ALL R BEAUTIFUL!!! ;-)

[Zaharam2]

Thank you! I wish that I had their confidence and sense of self assurance when I was a youngster! It's funny, I was raised with mostly African Americans and I didn't think that I was beautiful or special (you know dark skin wasn't "IN" in the 70's) But here are these two lovely, natural sisters, being raised in a place where, more often than not, they are the only African Americans, and they know that they are beautiful! Amazing! I know that they are mine, but I am still amazed.

[SumKindaWndrful]

Love it! Baby girl is sooo cute!!

[Zaharam2]

Thanks, I've always thought so too...but then I'm kind of partial. LOL:-D

[mzmadder1]

aaww soo cute

"don't make it straight brown people" :)

Thanks for the encouragement !!

[Zaharam2]

You are sooo welcome! Be Blessed!

[ColdCaseFile]

Your family is beautiful, and your message is positive. Thank you for inspiring us.

[Zaharam2]

Thank you. I try to stay positive! I'm so happy that you feel inspired! Be Blessed!

[Naturallylovelycurls]

That was wonderful! Beautiful children.

[Zaharam2]

Thank you;-D

[MMAJISTY]

iM a black man dat respects NAPPY & NATURAL..........

YOU TELL NONTHIN BUT THE TRUTH!!

respect!!

[Zaharam2]

Much Respect coming right back at you MMAJISTY!

[macadamien11]

Natural Is The BEST.. STAY BEAUTIFUL & BLESSED

[Zaharam2]

Thank you Macadamien11!!!

[blackthoughtmedia]

hey u have some cute little kids, what

a great mom they have. Way go

black woman.

[Zaharam2]

Thanks NTM!

[NightwingTV]

Great Video!!!!

[MsAshonte]

i know right how cute are they?

[Zaharam2]

Thanks MsAshonte!

[Zaharam2]

Thank you!

[hastious]

Sistaz be more like Zaharam2!!

[Zaharam2]

Tell the truth and put the Devil to shame, Hastious! *lol*

[GvannD]

This video is too cute!!! "Brown People" LOL

[Zaharam2]

Thanks GvannD! They had me cracking up too! I could hardly remember what I wanted to say because they were so funny!

[Zaharam2]

Thank you;-D

[Evens1]

Beautiful & Wonderful!

EV

[Zaharam2]

Thank you! Thank you!

[breakofdawn26]

Many insecurities that our children face come from there own mothers. I'm excited to see sisters like you and many others that have natural hair and encourage this behaviour on your children. Peace

[Zaharam2]

Thank you for your kind words Breakofdawn26

[thiashankssmith]

This was too cute!!the girls are getting so big

[Zaharam2]

Hey sister! Thanks! I know. I cant wait to see your son again!

[DealWithWhites]

Beautiful!

[Zaharam2]

Thank you!

[Zaharam2]

Oh, Wow! Thanks! That was unexpected! Be Blessed!

[Zaharam2]

Thanks brother!

[NappyNFree]

Just watched it again...your kids are soooooo cute! They put a big ole grin on my face!

[NappyNFree]

Soooo cute. I loved hearing everyone's comments!

Your children's energy is incredible. It reminds me of my teaching days...that energy level is like...phew! I got some of my BEST sleep back then! LOL

[Zaharam2]

Can you believe that they had been at school all day!?!? The little one NEVER stops jumping! I was waiting for their big brother and had just remembered to make a "be encouraged" post.

[NappyNFree]

Yes, I believe it! If I could bottle that energy, I would be UNSTOPPABLE! :-)

[polifonyann]

they are the cutest. Arent little happy children the best!? I really enjoy my journey and we have to make our little ones enjoy theirs too.

[Zaharam2]

Thank you! I praise God every day for these wonderful gifts. If we don't share the joys and struggles in front of them, they will be forced to figure it out for themselves (like most of us did.) NO Creamy Crack for my girls! No Way! No How!

[starrsvm]

wow!! lool "dont make it straight brown people"...lol omg so cute!!!!!!!...curls and puffs..oh man your kids are adorable!! made my day :)

[Zaharam2]

I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! Thanks for the kind words about the joys of my life. Be blessed!