Comments on: Black Pantene Commercials: Is that real hair?

By: Lotti Dah

Lotti Dah — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 21:49:50 +0000

I am an African American from Jackson, Ms and I have been natural for a year. My hair type is curly when wet…kinky when dry…silky straight with mounds of body when flat ironed. All my life, I have read and heard and discussed the hair stories of other women of all colors. I have to agree with one of the previous comments… its the product, but its really your lifestyle and eating habits that influence your hair’s good and bad days. I used Pantene Relaxed and Natural products when I had a relaxer, but I wasn’t impressed. I have pretty much tried everything. I have learned that the products made from natural ingredients enrich my texture and shine in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle/eating habits. When I was relaxed and silky straight, everyone thought it was a weave…now when I rock a fro or coils or whatever I choose to do, I get even more questions. Life has shown me that you have to learn what works for you, because everyone’s hair type is totally different. The beautiful thing about being a woman of color is just that. My sister and I both have the same parents…yet everything is different about us. She is caramel in skin tone, with red kinky hair and gorgeously medium BROWN eyes…I am lighter, with curly dark brown hair and eyes…and lol…blonde body hair.. Sounds crazy, but being uniquely different is whats up…and I dont expect what works for others will, work for me. I expect to walk my own path in life…and with my products. Soooo….yea. Do YOU. Oh!! And in reference to “Is it real hair?” It really doesn’t matter…they advertise what women want…”beautiful hair”…

By: Ruth

Ruth — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:15:34 +0000

The girl on the commercial is not wearing any wig, it is her natural hair. I can tell u because I am from where she is from & I have the same kind of ringlet hair. I just need any leave in cream conditioner to have sithine like that. Not everyone from eritrea or ethiopia has the same kind of hair, even betwen my two sisters we have different texture & type of curls. I believe it is misleading to the consumer that their hair will look like it. My sister with the less curls wont have tight ringlet just by using pantene, she tried to match & we love her hair is jet black & shiny & when straight it last way longer than mine with frizz in summer humidity. In short I trying to say to.rock the hair god natural as given us & dont be concern how is not straight or curly enought.

By: Nelo

Nelo — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 21:45:05 +0000

@michelle

I totally agree with you. I’m in the south of England and I recently went natural and been looking for information online about natural haircare. My hair is so coarse (I’m from the Congos) that I was desperate. They are not long enough for me to try flattening them with an iron but I have tried that pantene for relax and natural and I just love it, especially the conditioner. I don’t know yet if my hair will grow past my shoulders but I decided to try.

Here is a link you might find interesting:

By: Janette Aramboles

Janette Aramboles — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:58:39 +0000

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By: madison

madison — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 23:32:24 +0000

Pantene for relaxed hair is FANTASTIC!! My hair was practically falling out before I used it, and now it look healthy, you just have to pair it with a moisturizer when you blow it out. Highly recommend for anyone who is frustrated with trying out different products to make their hair healthy.

By: michelle

michelle — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:47:00 +0000

@ Abby, who told you that black women’s hair doesn’t grow? Where the hell are people getting this from? That’s an idiot statement. I’m 100% black and my hair is 23 inches long! Both of my parents are black. I use the pantene products for white women’s hair and my hair gets shiner than theirs. I have natural curly and wavy hair. No texturizers included. That’s a myth that black women can’t grow long hair. They just don’t take care of themselves correctly. I hear women talk about products to use on their hair but I never hear them talk about what they are putting into their bodies. Your health has a lot to do with your hair growth. How many women are eating right, drinking plenty of water and excercising? You can put all the shampoo, conditioners and oil in your hair that you want but it won’t change if you don’t change your diet. And I would never want a white woman’s hair. I work in the financial district in New York City and these white women’s hair is flat and thin. None of them have hair like the pantene commericals. I honestly think those are lace front wigs. Their hair is never that thick unless they are jewish or italian. I’ve never seen a white woman out here with thick beautiful shiny hair. That’s a damn lie. As usual they want to make it seem like white women’s hair is more desirable and people eat it up. And another thing, I wear my hair straight and I’m far from trying to look like I’m european. I have a right to wear my hair however I like. Black women who wear their hair natural or get texturizers always has something to say about someone wearing their hair straight. I don’t care to wear my hair in dreads or standing all over my damn head.

By: Hair Loss Treatment :

Hair Loss Treatment : — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:46:27 +0000

most of the time i use hair extensions because i love long hair`”-

By: a1chemist

a1chemist — Tue, 18 May 2010 15:34:46 +0000

Mia, I am pretty sure Pantene does not have a hair relaxer.

I also use both their shampoo and conditioner. Makes my hair feel baby soft and so much easier to detangle in the shower. I love it. And i agree on the smell. Smells soooo good. My boyfriend loves it. But this is what has worked for my hair. Sounds like from the other posts that the product doesn’t work for everyone.

Happy Hair Growing!

By: D.S.

D.S. — Sun, 09 May 2010 23:17:18 +0000

one of the girls in those commercials name is Bree. she is from ANTM. that is her real hair. I can’t speak for the other models.

By: mishy

mishy — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:25:33 +0000

i used to have really long hair. yeah i was also continually asked if it was my own, they cudn say weave coz i was too young to have one. that was till i was 13 and then i whent to this dumb high school that dusn let you braid your hair and then i was stupid enough to swim all the time ontop of that. im 15 now and my hair is really SHORT, does any1 know how i can get my hair lenghth back ( it was parst my shoulders or just about)? these south african products dont work much since i have kenyan hair.

By: Mia

Mia — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:23:45 +0000

I need to know if Pantene has a a hair relaxer.

By: ~JellyBe@n~

~JellyBe@n~ — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:21:40 +0000

I use Pantene For Women of Color and I love it. It keeps my hair beautifully smooth and silky. I have been using it for years. It even stimulates the growth. I searched for years to find a product just right for me and this is it. My hair is beautiful-long and thick and i don’t feel that any other hair care products come close to Pantene, so I love it and would reccomend it to all black women. Thumbs up!