MY BIG CHOP 2018 | GOODBYE RELAXED HAIR | Journey to waist length

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  • @1ycj
    @1ycj 2 роки тому +1

    Glad to a woman who says big chop mean big chop. Meaning, not hesitating cutting off the straight ends u see so many other yt’s state they are big chopping while still leaving straight end for fear of losing length. Good for u👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @missflavia3076
    @missflavia3076 6 років тому +28

    I did my big chop yesterday after transitioning for 12 months...at first I was scared of the length but I'm over it...focusing on healthy hair

  • @emeliakorang1469
    @emeliakorang1469 6 років тому +95

    I love to see beautiful Ghanaian ladies growing their hair. Straight from Ghana

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому +7

      Thank you ❤

    • @sheleneama5889
      @sheleneama5889 5 років тому +6

      @@RachealAkua you're from Ghana me too Ghanaian queens❤️

  • @chocolatecapricorn9418
    @chocolatecapricorn9418 6 років тому +94

    Congrats 🎉. Once it starts to grow you will never look back. It’s so pretty!

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому +8

      Thank you!! I'm loving it already

  • @154angel154
    @154angel154 6 років тому +30

    Your afro is GLORIOUS!!!

  • @lisaw44
    @lisaw44 6 років тому +20

    How you gon have a built in SUPER cute style after a big chop?!? Damn your hair is CUTE!!!!

  • @tiffaniemcmillan209
    @tiffaniemcmillan209 6 років тому +32

    What a darling afro. Great big chop.

  • @cassia29
    @cassia29 6 років тому +9

    GGang👐❤
    I'm 13 and i'm transitioning my hair too😍I also big chop this year and i am very excited😍😩My hair texture is about 4a/b/c.
    I love your little fro and I will rock it after my BC too❤
    Your Cay❤😍

  • @BBBb-sn3fu
    @BBBb-sn3fu 6 років тому +2

    One of the best big chop videos I’ve seen. You handled your business and actually cut off ALL the permed/straight ends, nice job!

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому

      Thank you! I really wanted to avoid having to go back and cut it again. I missed some though 😅

  • @brianalittle7245
    @brianalittle7245 6 років тому +14

    I’m currently in the 11th month of transitioning and my hair looks pretty identical to yours. Very much looking forward to seeing how you style it! New sub. ☺️

  • @BriannaRashay
    @BriannaRashay 6 років тому +35

    your hair looks so good!

  • @serenebrownie
    @serenebrownie 6 років тому +7

    So healthy !!:) I’m so indecisive about my hair 😂 I was relaxed, went natural for a year and a half , relaxed and after literally 2 weeks, I miss my natural hair. I came across your channel and I really love your content love. I’m excited to see your hair journey 🍫💕

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому +2

      Thank you so much! Are you going to transition again?

  • @CreolePearls_
    @CreolePearls_ 6 років тому +9

    I been natural for about 6 months I cut my relaxed ends when I was 11 months post relaxer. So excited for you! Your hair looks really cute!!

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому +1

      Thank you! And good luck on your new hair journey

    • @dominiquewyatt6704
      @dominiquewyatt6704 2 роки тому

      Are u still natural

    • @CreolePearls_
      @CreolePearls_ 2 роки тому

      @@dominiquewyatt6704 yes I am still natural…I forgot all about this comment from 4 yrs ago😂 lmaoo. My hair is mid back length 😊

  • @OmoniGotCurls
    @OmoniGotCurls 6 років тому +60

    I still find it very hard to believe you cut off your very long hair 😭😭😭

    • @rihannaporter4031
      @rihannaporter4031 6 років тому +6

      OmoniCurls it was so beautiful

    • @tallywithme
      @tallywithme 5 років тому +3

      Seems a waste but maybe it was unhealthy and she was tired

    • @miadenae8629
      @miadenae8629 4 роки тому +13

      health over length any day !

  • @drugs_before_hugs8374
    @drugs_before_hugs8374 6 років тому +18

    Look at those palm trees DANCING

  • @cassia29
    @cassia29 6 років тому +1

    I’m natural since 26.08.18 and I’m in love with my hair🥰 my hair is freaking growing and it grows super fast❣️ love it😍 I have 4c hair. When I was transitioning to natural, my hair texture was like 4a/b

  • @D.Charlene
    @D.Charlene 6 років тому +7

    Looking forward to watching your new journey and for a video on a wash and go. Your hair looks so thick and healthy 😍

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому +1

      Thank you! Hopefully I can get the wash and go technique right the first time

  • @lauraw7197
    @lauraw7197 6 років тому +3

    Congrats on your journey! 🎊🎉 I just BC last night (8 months post) and loving my natural curls. Let's do this
    #Ourhairisbeautiful

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому

      Our hair is definitely beautiful. Thank you!

  • @OwlPhoenix
    @OwlPhoenix 6 років тому +2

    I've been following you since you're relaxed and I'm so happy to say that I'm you hair twin ! Finally found someone with the same texture, thickness and length as me
    Congrats on the BC ! Your hair is going to grow so fast ;)

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому

      Thank you so much!! Really appreciate it x

  • @Evangelist.Elizabeth
    @Evangelist.Elizabeth 6 років тому +13

    Yaay!! Congratulations on your big chop

  • @claireclaire970
    @claireclaire970 3 роки тому

    It's only been 3yrs and your hair in 2021 is already my goal. Wow 😍

  • @lovee.brightt
    @lovee.brightt 6 років тому +12

    But it looks REALLLY CUUTTTEEE!!!😍❤💇

  • @ariesash1861
    @ariesash1861 6 років тому +3

    i actually big chopped late January, and was transitioning for 13 months (are we hair twins
    ?) anyways your hair looks really cute! good luck on your natural hair journeg

  • @NinthJewel
    @NinthJewel 6 років тому +1

    Your curls are BEAUTIFUL!! I’ll be following you soon !! Wooow

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому

      Thank you! Can't wait to see your big chop as well

  • @claricewilliams9880
    @claricewilliams9880 6 років тому +10

    Glad You Cut All The Relax Hair Off Some Ppl Leave A Little And I Hate That But Your Hair Look Great

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому

      This was me 😂 I had to cornrow my hair up to stop me cutting it too early

  • @foreverblessed7326
    @foreverblessed7326 6 років тому +4

    So in love with the end results...beautiful afro

  • @jasminesincerely2580
    @jasminesincerely2580 5 років тому

    We have the same texture! I big chopped last week. I was only 7 weeks post relaxer but my hair was breaking off so bad that it just kept making me mad. Hopefully it grows a good amount in 3-4 so i can braid it up!

  • @JTMyra
    @JTMyra 6 років тому

    Yay! So happy you stuck with it 💓 that fro looks sooooooooo great on you 👑👑👑

  • @kimberlyreign96
    @kimberlyreign96 6 років тому +10

    Congrats on your big chop!❤️❤️❤️ Your hair is gorgeous 😍 and we transitioned for the same amount of time (TWINS!) Can't wait to see more #newsubbie

  • @Tyiece
    @Tyiece 6 років тому

    congrats!! looks good. Love the length for 13 months post

  • @monniej58
    @monniej58 6 років тому

    Awesome editing! Your hair is so beautiful! Big Congrats!!!!

  • @eliannabello3401
    @eliannabello3401 6 років тому +1

    Cuantos meses duraste en transición?

  • @inezdibonge3084
    @inezdibonge3084 6 років тому +1

    If I may ask, why did you decide to do the big chop?

  • @elaine10etoile
    @elaine10etoile 6 років тому +2

    Yaaay!! Was waiting for this vid! 😍😍

  • @theresagbekia1284
    @theresagbekia1284 6 років тому +1

    Your relaxed hair was goals...
    Can you say why you switched???

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому +1

      I underprocessed the back of my hair a few relaxers back and it started breaking. So I cut it. Then I just decided I wanted to start a new hair journey. Doesn't mean I won't ever relax my hair again though x

    • @theresagbekia1284
      @theresagbekia1284 6 років тому

      Racheal Akua
      Oh ok....
      And you already have great tips and routine for hair growth and length retention.. So I think you'll do great.
      Am happy to have seen your relaxed tips.. My little sister is very tender headed and we think perm is going to help the tenderness but we still want her to have healthy.

  • @chanellaDaboss
    @chanellaDaboss 6 років тому +5

    You are beautiful! You look so cute with your fro!

  • @Ayesha_5782
    @Ayesha_5782 6 років тому

    Gorgeous, if you're looking for products to try, I highly recommend the cantu for natural hair line and the Palmer's zero break line.😍

    • @asiaunnafifer5699
      @asiaunnafifer5699 6 років тому

      Ayesha King I heard Cantu started putting alcohol is their products ?

    • @Ayesha_5782
      @Ayesha_5782 6 років тому

      Asiaunna Fifer That's their other line, that one has isopropyl alcohol, which is a bad/drying alcohol. Their natural hair line has the good/moisturising alcohols. They're good/moisturising alcohols and bad/drying alcohols.

    • @Ayesha_5782
      @Ayesha_5782 6 років тому

      Asiaunna Fifer Here's a list of good/bad alcohols, so you know what to look out for: www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/home/good-alcohols-vs-bad-alcohols
      This is what their natural hair line looks like, this line is perfect for natural hair, the other line is not: goo.gl/images/xsS7H4

    • @asiaunnafifer5699
      @asiaunnafifer5699 6 років тому +1

      Ayesha King oh ok thanks I love Cantu and I stop using when I heard that. I will check that out!

    • @Ayesha_5782
      @Ayesha_5782 6 років тому

      Asiaunna Fifer You're welcome ☺

  • @Naturally_Izzy
    @Naturally_Izzy 6 років тому

    Congrats!!! And best of wishes to you on your hair journey! 💕

  • @aaliyahandrew8611
    @aaliyahandrew8611 6 років тому

    ❤❤TEAM NATURAL❤❤
    Definitely tking this journey with you...altho mines started bck in Nov 2016.
    #JourneyToWaistLenght

  • @maunicamcdaniel8688
    @maunicamcdaniel8688 6 років тому

    Your hair looks great, girl! I did my big chop to all natural hair on February 13th, 2018! You did yours a day after I did mine! ☺

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому

      Thank you! How long did you transition for?

    • @maunicamcdaniel8688
      @maunicamcdaniel8688 6 років тому

      Racheal Akua I transitioned somewhere in between 3-4 months. My hair actually grew out quite a bit in that short time span!

  • @kdkkat
    @kdkkat 6 років тому

    I big chopped in February after transitioning for 13 months too. My hair texture is identical to yours. I subbed

  • @M3l155a
    @M3l155a 6 років тому

    Very, very beautiful hair. Nice and full. I’m now at almost 4 months post and I can’t wait until I can cut this relaxer off lol

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому +1

      Thank you! That was exactly me at 4 months. I actually almost cut it

  • @meda5853
    @meda5853 6 років тому +1

    Sista, you are extremely beautiful and very beautiful healthy hair.

  • @itsallviv9879
    @itsallviv9879 6 років тому +1

    Your hair is so beautiful!😻😻😻

  • @RoxannaRenea
    @RoxannaRenea 6 років тому +5

    I love it 😍😍

  • @cindapolite2098
    @cindapolite2098 6 років тому

    I love it! I just did my big chop 2 weeks ago but I did mine completely bald to avoid having to do what you just Did! I posted a video on my channel! The fro is super cute on you! 😍😍

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому +1

      Ooh congrats! I'll check out your video too

    • @cindapolite2098
      @cindapolite2098 6 років тому

      Racheal Akua thank you 😙😙

  • @ericalanier5042
    @ericalanier5042 6 років тому +1

    First of all....you are soooo pretty!

  • @bridgetisaboke1589
    @bridgetisaboke1589 5 років тому +1

    Looks gorgeous

  • @KaiEliLove
    @KaiEliLove 6 років тому

    Thats a beautiful fro Good luck on your hair growth journey

  • @vernisehoward2982
    @vernisehoward2982 2 роки тому

    Hi my name is Vernise Francis what do you use in your head for natural curls

  • @semettawilliams8349
    @semettawilliams8349 6 років тому

    What is in the spray bottle? Love the cut!

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому +1

      Water and a random conditioner, I've forgotten which one though

  • @KiyaCosmeticsOfficial
    @KiyaCosmeticsOfficial 6 років тому

    Looks really cute 😍, Congrats Hun! 🎉🎉

  • @adaoranweafuna2624
    @adaoranweafuna2624 6 років тому

    I have been transitioning for 6 months and it feels like a freaking year when I see people big chopping I feel like I to. I honestly do want to big chop but my mom would kill me so I have to wait another year before cutting it 😑😑😑😕😫

  • @Lau1678
    @Lau1678 6 років тому

    Short natural hair are so cute and beautiful

  • @dpierre000
    @dpierre000 6 років тому +1

    So cute and healthy!

  • @hellodear5874
    @hellodear5874 6 років тому

    Good job dear. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Simplylockd
    @Simplylockd 6 років тому

    It’s so pretty!

  • @lisaessien2408
    @lisaessien2408 6 років тому +2

    This is so cute ❤️😍

  • @angellicajimenez2550
    @angellicajimenez2550 6 років тому

    Looks good! I just filmed my big chop for my channel DMA Dynasty! It's so freeing!

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому

      Ooh I'll check it out! Congratulations 🎊🎊

  • @erikaw8042
    @erikaw8042 6 років тому

    Awe I just found your channel & then I see this....💔💔💔

  • @renechantalrene9105
    @renechantalrene9105 6 років тому

    Your hair looks healthy !

  • @beccabreex
    @beccabreex 6 років тому

    Yesssss! I love this video xx

  • @chaliaj5423
    @chaliaj5423 6 років тому +1

    Ur hair look good 🤗
    But why u got gloves on 🤔

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому

      I hate the feeling of wet hair 😂

  • @jackie6189
    @jackie6189 6 років тому

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!

  • @cfoster3406
    @cfoster3406 3 роки тому

    It’s beautiful

  • @carmeld45
    @carmeld45 6 років тому

    Congrats and welcome to #teamnatural.

  • @journeysinthiscrazyworld682
    @journeysinthiscrazyworld682 3 роки тому

    Yeah don't want an afro just for long defined curls 😆 😆 but that's not reality... So need 2 figure out how much new growth I have before i decide if or when I'll chop. 😆 i so dislike short hair and i know i have shrinkage type hair 😆 the decisions 😆

  • @fruitsarelife148
    @fruitsarelife148 6 років тому

    Soooo beautiful, natural beauty 😍😍😍😍😍😍❤❤❤❤❤

  • @natalie3022
    @natalie3022 6 років тому

    You are so beautiful! Love your personality! Subbed.

  • @karennakye
    @karennakye 6 років тому

    hoW AND WHHHHYYY DID U CUTTTT UR LONG HAIR

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому

      Trying something new 🤷🏾

  • @Abeillequipique
    @Abeillequipique 6 років тому +1

    Ow noo xD I was about to follow you beacause I first saw your relax hair video, and now it is curly hair xD ... I don't need your channel anymore xD (I prefere straight hair, curly hair make my head so big) You're relaxed hair was sooo pretty & thick

  • @Moonie002
    @Moonie002 6 років тому

    I love your Afro ❤️❤️

  • @missserwaa_
    @missserwaa_ 6 років тому

    I'm Akua too. Ghanaian right?

  • @chelimiss4144
    @chelimiss4144 5 років тому

    How long were you transitioning?

  • @natural7644
    @natural7644 6 років тому

    Gorgeous 💜

  • @va.j
    @va.j 6 років тому

    Woow ! Beautiful fro 😍 #teamnatural

  • @ekuaforson7799
    @ekuaforson7799 6 років тому

    Love your hair😍😍

  • @imjharreuna
    @imjharreuna 4 роки тому +4

    This is literally the cutest video I’ve seen so far 💯💗

  • @colettemallory3813
    @colettemallory3813 6 років тому

    Beautiful

  • @marbelysamparo7984
    @marbelysamparo7984 6 років тому

    Beautiful😍😍😍

  • @mochvmami8683
    @mochvmami8683 6 років тому

    Wow! 😍

  • @alvaa729
    @alvaa729 6 років тому

    What are the gloves for 🧤

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому

      I hate the feeling of wet hair 😭

  • @mariafoxx207
    @mariafoxx207 6 років тому

    Cute on you!

  • @Angelcake1371
    @Angelcake1371 5 років тому

    What’s your hair type??

  • @leleeomiete6293
    @leleeomiete6293 6 років тому

    I love how she cut her hair according to the beat😂😂

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому

      😂 I was actually jamming to old school rnb

  • @rai.leshae913
    @rai.leshae913 6 років тому

    I'm completely scared of this and it's all thanks to my mom lol...so you know when you have box braids or something and you get lazy to start at the bottom so you cut close to your hair so it can be an easier process? There's been multiple occasions where I did ALONE no guidance and she'd be like GIRLLLL YOU CUT YOUR REAL HAIR and I'd go cry and then let her finish so that traumatized me lol but I like your fro look and I think I'm ready to do a BIG CHOP lol

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому +1

      Do what you think is best for you. It's not a permanent decision, your hair will grow back. But only big chop when you're ready 😊

  • @Urfavigbo
    @Urfavigbo 6 років тому

    I am freaked out that at the end, my hair would be so short😨😨

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому

      😂 How long have you transitioned for?

    • @Urfavigbo
      @Urfavigbo 6 років тому

      Racheal Akua thanks for responding so fast. I have transitioned 4 about a month or two, and I have not yet done d big chop. I am also scared that I wouldn't be able 2 take care of my hair, cause I am trying 2 prove 2 my mom that I can take care of my hair by myself.

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому

      Make a regime now before you cut your hair so you know what you're doing. I don't have the hang of looking after my natural hair yet I'm still learning so don't worry

    • @Urfavigbo
      @Urfavigbo 6 років тому

      Racheal Akua thank you so much

  • @ernagr1905
    @ernagr1905 3 роки тому

    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😍😍😍

  • @lovee.brightt
    @lovee.brightt 6 років тому +5

    I want to go natural like that but I'm scared

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому +6

      I was scared too but transitioning allowed me to love the new curls I could see coming through

    • @lovee.brightt
      @lovee.brightt 6 років тому +1

      Racheal Akua The thing is I'm I. 9th grade that's why

    • @ritamarfo2600
      @ritamarfo2600 6 років тому +2

      Me too so scared i wont be able to take care of it

    • @AprilFashions
      @AprilFashions 6 років тому +3

      I was the same way when I was in high school and I'm one year post I really wish I would of done it MUCH SOONER. 🙄😣

    • @marbelysamparo7984
      @marbelysamparo7984 6 років тому +4

      Transition first and then do it!! You will love it and never regret it💕😍
      And don't worry what others will think , do it for you

  • @oliviaknight8386
    @oliviaknight8386 6 років тому

    Love your fro sis

  • @nanayaakakraaddae-kyereme1721
    @nanayaakakraaddae-kyereme1721 6 років тому

    Akua nooooooooooo😭😭😭😭

  • @Gyy913
    @Gyy913 6 років тому

    Bomb

  • @lenab.m.3708
    @lenab.m.3708 6 років тому

    your hair is longer thsn mine after your big chop:D

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому

      😭 I feel that way when I see other people's big chop

  • @AbsoluteMdot
    @AbsoluteMdot 6 років тому

    Best wishes on your natural hair journey! We are losing all the relaxed hair videos

  • @majesticallymaiah
    @majesticallymaiah 6 років тому

    Congrats on being natural! Check out my channel if you want some hair care tips on how to grow out long healthy natural hair!😀

  • @michellejay5679
    @michellejay5679 6 років тому

    ur hair grew so fast wow

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому

      Really? I thought it grows really slow 😅

  • @tammyjones9454
    @tammyjones9454 6 років тому

    I jus cut my daughter said r u ok lol I was lil pass bra strap..I feel so refresh

  • @Timewithgen
    @Timewithgen 6 років тому +1

    For me, an quite disappointed bcos ur hair was just wonderful. All the same it's ur choice. N I hope the reason is worth it

  • @NickyM_0
    @NickyM_0 6 років тому +3

    Clickbait! This was NOT a BIG CHOP video!??? More like a trim and cutting off the very last remains of my relaxer! There should be a rule that says big chops are reserved for cutting off at least 8" and more to even justify using the word BIG. But your natural hair looks beautiful nevertheless.

    • @RachealAkua
      @RachealAkua  6 років тому +13

      It may not be a big chop for you but it was for me. Thanks anyway!

    • @briannamiagymnasts6408
      @briannamiagymnasts6408 6 років тому +6

      Jenny Jerome WHAT IF YOU NEVER HAD MORE THAN 8 inches of hair bruuuuuh

    • @theresagbekia1284
      @theresagbekia1284 6 років тому

      Go look at her other hair video. Her hair was very long. But relaxed

    • @clempal8886
      @clempal8886 6 років тому

      Jenny Jerome you sound ignorant asf.... go water some flowers or something....since you obviously don't know what a BIG CHOP is.

  • @nonnayme
    @nonnayme 6 років тому

    the song wtf lol