The 10 Lessons I Learned Being Natural

[missyo10]

that lipstick looks good on u were did u get it love ur videos

[Lastborn74]

Hi -

Thanks so much for the video and for making time to reflect on all of your lessons...it is an amazing experience...thanks for your honesty and contributing to the education of all women who have gone or are considering becoming natural.

[DiceyLifey1]

Hey I am looking some great hair product I am 7 months in any suggestions

[MissCinnamonCake]

@DiceyLifey1 I am going to be using Blended Beauty hair products this time around for my hair journey...will be posting a video soon

[PrettyPisces88]

I love this video

[JesseAce711]

Those earings look heavy O_O

[NaturalRhythm2011]

Wow!! Thank you

[NaturalRhythm2011]

Very encouraging... I feel empowered. Thank you!!!

[smilingfi]

Hello, just a quick question, by saying that you make your own Shea Butter, does that mean i shouldn't just use the shea butter that i buy in a plastic bag at "black' hair stores?

[nicetynasty]

oh i love your makeup ..the lip stick .......how did you do it.. very becoming

[1bluepurple]

when you said to stick to the leave ins or the other product !

does that means that I can use my Leave in conditioner with out putting any

shampoo in my hair ? !

[lisafizz70]

so true..bcuz I have locs now and b4 that, I was, what I'd describe as a product junkie...lol. Now, I use as little as possible. A good shampoo. An essential oil for my scalp, most times a few drops mixed with water that I mist when I want some moisture and/or sheen. I do the same with a leave in conditioner diluted with water. Great video!

[07Lalli]

@MissCinnamonCake, fantastic video. Most that I've come across on youtube are not as clear and truthful and coherent as you have been. Thanks for sharing :)

[MissCinnamonCake]

@07Lalli aww thats sweet, thank you :)

[synspecialful]

thanks i need that because I feel so ugly and my hair grow like a turtle......

[awebulous]

sooo i'm just starting to get comfortable with my natural hair..and i dont think its long enough yet for the protective styles ive seen, so what can i do with it? and you said it's important to have something to seal the leave in conditioner with, what's a name of product that does that?

[MissCinnamonCake]

@awebulous how long is it? You can always do box braids or kinky twists. You can seal with an oil such as coconut, castor or olive :)

[awebulous]

@MissCinnamonCake it was a longer but when i cut it it came out a lil patchy. it felt like the back grew slower than the front so someone suggested cutting it more so it's a lil less than an inch high. one more question..how many products is too much? thanks!

[msdarkchild1971]

@awebulous I just found a great protective style for myself that you might want to try; finger coils/comb coils. They are easy to do and all you have to do is tie it up at night and I rock berets with mine when I don't wear them out. And the coil out is a great style too. Hope this helps. Oh, my hair is just 2 inches long by the way.

[awebulous]

you're so wholesome! i love it! great video.

[tigerlilie04]

Thank you so much for this video. I can't tell you how helpful it is to see you being candid about your hair journey. I'm only 7 months natural and did not BC but did cut my hair shorter and am trying not to freak out right now. Your advice and videos are in depth and very helpful- i keep coming back to them. Love it! Thanks!

[tinniel79]

Thanks for this video...your awesome! Very excellent points.

[reallyme02]

I really enjoy watching your videos. You are beautiful inside and out. Keep the awesome vids coming.

[MissCinnamonCake]

@reallyme02 that is so sweet to say, thank you :)

[reallyme02]

I really enjoy watching your videos. You are beautiful inside and out. Keep the awesome vids coming.

[MsSassyLaRue]

FABULOUS vid! All great points! LOVE this.

[ItsyBitsyChelly]

I really love your attitude to the whole thing. I recently did the big chop and am actually feeling quite insecure about it. YouTube is the only place I feel like it's OK to be natural. Lol! Thanks so much for the videos, they're a great help and inspiration.

[MissCinnamonCake]

@ItsyBitsyChelly oh you're a sweetheart and I agree with the whole yt thing.. stay positive mama!!!

[ThePorsche18]

I don't like, I love this video! 

[MissCinnamonCake]

@ThePorsche18 awww thank u sooo much!!!!!

[pertifa]

I do not usually comment on videos, but I'd like to say THANK YOU!! I have been transitioning for 4 months, getting ready to do the big chop. This has really helped :-D

[MissCinnamonCake]

@pertifa well thank u for commenting and you are more than welcome!! Good luck on your journey love

[dach5830]

Thank you for this video. I just BC on 8/18 and I'm getting into doing what works for me and voiding mishaps, so this was so informative and I appreciate your advice. Thank you MissCC!!!! :-)

[MissCinnamonCake]

@Valeruu11 lol you're so sweet, thank you

[desireehair]

Thanks for sharing. Your video was interesting and provided me with a lot of information. I have been natural 5 weeks and i am still trying to figure out things. Still trying to find that product.

[philena30]

Time to fry up some avocado for lunch. Great tips.

[raleighzia]

Yeah number 10 is really important. I have been growing my perm out since dec 09 and I see other people who have been doing the same for about as long and sometimes I get discouraged at how much longer and healthier their hair is. Sometimes it leads me to think I'm doing something wrong. It also helps me to do research and find out how I can improve my regimen. Great video!

[Nubianqueen70]

Your hair looks great.

[MissCinnamonCake]

@Nubianqueen70 Thank you so much sweetheart

[Sandyblack525]

Really wonderful advice, greatly appreciated!

[MissWoods19]

Thank you! You have really help me understand this natural hair process..:)

[Grandmasterskinny]

Great insight! For transitioning hair, am I supposed to deep condition each week as well? How do I prevent the knotting of my relaxed hair--I removed my Marley twists 4 days ago, and I was trying to be gentile in the removal so I don't pop off all my hair, it was a little difficult cuz of matting, but I removed most knots.I used cond on some twists, but it was easier removing dry hair :-o I know, that's bad! I am still combing out stray knots. Tht's the down side of protective weave styles!!

[dish9901]

Great video and advice!

[SueLocd]

Another great video with lots of good advice, especially point number 10. It is soooo important not to compare yourself to others too closely. There are people who I like and admire, but I also understand that their journey is not my journey and I have to do my own research and be realistic about what I learn about my hair and what my expectations are. It's also true about the regimen. Find your path and stick to it as well as you possibly can. Love the knots on you. Thanks again and much love.

[blkbarbie0]

Well put mama

[MSSWAGGER26]

#10 is so important thank you for this

[SimplYounique]

Great advice! And you makeup looks FAB!

[MissCinnamonCake]

@SimplYounique Aww thank u so much sis :)

[iverenabwa]

You look gorgeous in your Bantu knots. They suit you so well. X

[DivaLady2b]

Best video on this subject! I tried to PM you, sent Friend request, gotta a question for you.

[MissCinnamonCake]

@DivaLady2b thanks boo, go ahead and send it to me

[DivaLady2b]

@MissCinnamonCake sent it. :o)

[BeauGorgeousNatural]

Hey Sis!

You always give such great advice! Thank You! Also, I love the Bantu knot look! Just love it! Ya earrings and make is awesome as well;-) Love the whole look! Thanx for sharing!

[kalicia84]

I like the bantu knots too. Cute.

[titikingmusic]

No way !!!!!! i think I know who you're talking about, BUT I hope I'm wrong cuz it'd just be ridiculous !!!! Anyway, thanks for this video, great advices were given!!!!!!

[NaturallyNaomi1920]

What other types of protective styles do you recommend for short natural hair without having to wear wigs and what not??

[NaturalNoni]

Great advice! Totally agree w/t everything, especially making my own products. I just started researching for this and I'm looking foward to making my own and saving money! I'm just starting w/t my own leave in spray, hair butter, and hair oil. I'm glad u talk about comparing ur hair b/c this can get sooo frustrating and it's just silly. Love the bantu knots, sooo cute!

[madametj]

where do you buy the raw shea butter you make your mix with?

[gogobergie2000]

Do you have a video on how you did your bantu knots? They look really great!

[50LittleMama]

Your knots  , eys and lips look so beautiful and I love your edges.Hope I get some soon. I have not given up yet. Will try some emu oil next month fpr 6 months.

[braelynnblue]

Great tips and video. I can say I am guilty of a couple of things in this video (The PJism lol). I have started protective styling because I could not keep my hands out of my hair LOL!! I love your videos and how you relay your information. You are truly awesome!

[1266D]

Wonderful video and great advice

[heatherchree]

OMG!!! Where did you get those earrings?!

[QuayTheCanaryDiamond]

I need to start doing more protective styles on my hair... i just dont like them. I need to get better with deep conditioning also. Loved this video...thanx :)

[luvgal3]

i love your eye shape

[DanaDayBear]

I totally agree with you about making my own butters. It's sooo much cheaper. I add ingredients I think would be beneficial to my hair and body, never again will I pay upwards of 14 bucks for someone else's overpriced homemade (at home) hair butter, I know that's all the rage, but um no thanks, it just doesn't make sense.

[XxFolypopsxX]

?lovely vid.. did you mean deep condition your hair for once a week?

[DanaDayBear]

You are absolutely on point, especially about comparing your hair to others. In the beginning I would try certain hairstyles and wonder why they didn't turn out right. I've learned that my hair is different, and behaves in a certain way and other factors including the condition of my hair cuticles, porosity, density, etc all affect what I can and cannot use on my hair. I still watch other videos, but I've been diligent about what works for me. Thanks for posting this video. It's an eye opener!

[christieomojo]

Omg your so right about taking what people say on YouTube with a pinch of salt I can't believe someone with a texturiser is pretending to be natural that is shocking

[KinkyStyles1980]

Great tips ;-)

[Jesavae]

Thanks for the tips:)

[vermilla1]

hey Honey, do you have a vid were u make your own shea butter, and what can i use it for? is it okay to use it to moisturize and seal with? if so is it a moisturizer or a sealant?

[marygold50]

thank you this video was very helpful :) and makes me hopeful

[BabyLoloify]

Thank you so much for these helpful tips & ur Bantu knots look good to me... so 4get those haters....someone will always have something negative to say no matter what u do...smh to that texturizer bit though.... I mean really?!? Btw I luv ur videos.... so pls don't stop making them :^)

[begetress]

great video!

[LoveChrissiPoo]

the bantu knots definatly fit your face

[QuiSEHwah]

These are very simple and vital tips and lessons. Wonderful message for anyone who is on a healthy hair journey. Great tips, make-up and hair! Girl you're just on point huh? lOl

[jayblaze2007]

I've been wanting to ask this question for a while now. what happened to the jingle that used to play before your video starts?? the miss cinnamon jingle. i really loved it

[jellycoconut]

Really good insight. You have given me some great tips to implement, thanks for making this video and sharing your thoughts!

[foxylaidy08]

Thanks for the tips sweets!!!

[MissJeriB]

great tips! going natural has been hard, i've been rocking cornrows for a while, but now and i am taking the time to research and being more adventurous with my hair.

[FrozyWozy]

Great video and very inspirational. A lot of these tips made me nod my head in agreement because although my hair is short I have been natural for 1 year n a half and I learned a lot of these tips along the way. I am now a actively exploring making my own products. This way i can use exactly what works for me.

[munajinx]

#1,#10 is so true.i became a product junkie when i started watching natural hair videos on yt.i will buy whatever products someone reviewed and said it works.until i realized some were getting paid and sent free products.then i tried that stupid oyin honeywash and it totally damaged my colored treated hair and that was it for me.i unsubscribed to the fake ones and now i'm just using products i used b4 i came on youtube i also buy some natural butters too but i don't buy crazy as before.

[DanaDayBear]

@munajinx When I realized that the ph of Oyin's honeywash was near 8, I said no way. I ordered it once, used it up on my body as a body wash and never purchased it again.

[netquan1617]

Very good advice!!

[MsChanteJ72]

Excellent tips hun! I've definitely learned that everything isn't for everyboday. Just because a product works wonders on one persons head, doesn't mean it'll do the same for you. Your hair and makeup look so pretty! The bantu knots are gorgeous!!

[UrbanJungleFashion]

I loved your tips. You are well spoken and very thorough… and most importantly, right. You should NEVER compare your journey to anyone else. You’re correct when you say genetics and eating habits play a huge roll in how your hair grows.

I think that your bantu knots look amazing.

Let me ask you, where do you buy your shea butter? I was thinking about making my own.

[DanaDayBear]

@UrbanJungleFashion I order my shea butter at coastalscents (dot) com. You can also try butters n bars.

[thepeelingqueen]

What get a textureizer!!! and them trying to rep natural that just scandalous

[MissCinnamonCake]

@thepeelingqueen hahaha I know girl..just ridiculous. All I could do was laugh.. I just felt bad for people who were copying her methods because they are being decieved.

[MsTinyCurls]

@thepeelingqueen I guess people are doing it a lot now. More than I knew.

[retire159]

Excellent advice...

[MissCinnamonCake]

@retire159 thank u, I'm glad that you thought so :)

[F33F33ful]

U r beautiful!love ur earrings!

[MissCinnamonCake]

@F33F33ful thank u so much!! <3

[p4173]

Great Video!

[MissCinnamonCake]

@p4173 Thank u love

[musiq4dasoul82]

One thing I've learned about being natural is what works for him. her, and them will not always work for you even if the person has the same hair type or texture. I also learned that there is more than one way to do this natural hair thing. Whether you're into all things natural or not so natural products, hair can and does thrive under both situations. It's all about what works best for the individual. Loved your 10 things! Thanks for sharing!

[MissCinnamonCake]

@musiq4dasoul82 That is sooooo true!! That has happened to me too many times when I've watched peoples vids. And thank u dear, I'm glad u enjoyed it :)

[Sherill16]

This is exactly what I needed all of these things are so true.  Great information I made record this n play it back on my recorder. Thank u so much this is great be blessed

[MissCinnamonCake]

@Sherill16 Thank u love and I'm so glad it was helpful to u and blessings to u also :)

[ClosetBeauty01]

Thank you, very well said. I did the big chop about 3 weeks ago and your advice is really helpful. Also your makeup is cute.

[MissCinnamonCake]

@ClosetBeauty01 You are very welcome dear. And congrats on ur bc!! I'm glad that it was helpful to u and thank u :)

[LadyDawn1001]

I totally agree with the fact of not comparing hair growth/types to others .I honestly don't do a whole lot to my hair on a consistant basis. I don't religiously have a regimen o but I do the basics wash, cond, DC every week or so depending on if I have a sew in or quick weave or whatever ,moisturize. My point is my hair has grown healthy in 1 yr. Im not a product junky so I only have coconut oil, oo, castor oil, Kimmaytube leave in and it's a rap. I think just taking care of it makes a dif

[MissCinnamonCake]

@LadyDawn1001 lol thats perfect! And that is exactly what I do, but I twist my hair up after the DC. And I've noticed that the less manipulation I did with my hair the more it grew and the less stressful it was to me. I realized in the beginning I was doing waaayyyy too much! lol thanks 4 ur feedback

[choshabara]

thank you :)

[MissCinnamonCake]

@choshabara you are very welcome!!!

[nicegurl35]

i agree with u about comparing your hair 2 other people hair....

[MissCinnamonCake]

@nicegurl35 yes babygirl, its not a good thing to do...

[MsSexiKitti]

thank you very much for these pointers! It's been very useful. Btw, where did you buy your lipstick? It's lovely!

[MissCinnamonCake]

@MsSexiKitti you are most welcome dear. And thank you, I am wearing the MAC lipstick in Blankety with a lipgloss over it by Victoria Secret called Candy Baby :)

[FreeThinkerNixie]

I love your videos :-)

[MissCinnamonCake]

@FreeThinkerNixie Oh, u r the sweetest, thank u <3

[Kinkycurlycoil]

Great Vid! good advice doll! I still rocks the "Hair Theraphy Wrap" still have to do a review :) but all I can say i soooowee u got a huetiful go head girlie!!! Did u do a review I didn't see one for the Huetiful ! :_

[MissCinnamonCake]

@Kinkycurlycoil You know what, I think I did do a video on the wrap, I have to make sure I didn't delete it (it may have had music on it) And girl, I loooovvvve the Huetiful...it does wonders for my dc experience..and no I haven't done one simply because I already saw so many on yt..were u thinking of getting one?

[BeeNaturalMe]

Are you a vegan?

[MissCinnamonCake]

@BeeNaturalMe No, I am not but why do you ask?

[emerald052083]

I AM FIRST! lol. I'm super excited! and I agree with ur ten things :)

[MissCinnamonCake]

@emerald052083 lol ur so funny, and thank u :)