MY NATURAL HAIR TRANSITIONING JOURNEY | RELAXED TO NATURAL BIG CHOP WITH PICTURES | YAA YAA

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  • @crownarealone
    @crownarealone 5 років тому +97

    A woman told me after I did my Big Chop "You know 'Natural Hair' doesn't look good on everyone right? You should've never cut your hair".. Pissed me off honestly but I kept with it and now my hair is longer and healthier than it ever was relaxed!

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому +9

      I’ve given up with the negative opinions! I was so glad I followed what I knew!

    • @dirtyicontarot
      @dirtyicontarot 5 років тому +4

      I hoped u slapped that lady

    • @jenniferpeters5836
      @jenniferpeters5836 5 років тому +6

      Good for you...Don't ever listen to people when they dish out negative comments. Stay positive and keep it natural.

  • @TerriTV
    @TerriTV 5 років тому +64

    We really have BEAUTIFUL hair without perms. So glad I realized this

  • @cheybrown3063
    @cheybrown3063 5 років тому +161

    “How is the hair that grows from my head not gonna suit me?” My thoughts exactly! You’re stunning and I think we have a similar texture so I am so happy I found you 🎉❤️ Keep doing what you’re doing sis 🎉

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому +6

      Yaaaay hair twin! Thank you sooo much ❤️ your hair is your hair and no one can tell you any different 😂

    • @cheybrown3063
      @cheybrown3063 5 років тому +1

      Yaa Yaa Periodt 😂

    • @aanaayss
      @aanaayss 5 років тому +2

      I love this!

  • @itssjadz3445
    @itssjadz3445 5 років тому +89

    If your natural smash that like button down bellow

  • @Missywatches
    @Missywatches 5 років тому +65

    Love your hype. We have the same hair texture and I am Ghanaian as well ! When I transitioned I was so hyped to see the curls and it was just too exciting. Now I wear my hair in a wash and go almost every week or the milk maid braids. Love to see another person with my hair texture! It’s very hard to find so I’m definitely subscribing so I can see what other styles I can do with my hair.

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому +6

      Yeah I couldn’t find anyone with my texture on UA-cam so I completely get you! Thank you so much and welcome to the fam ❤️

  • @dshae2293
    @dshae2293 5 років тому +14

    Your hair journey is inspiring! For you to be natural only 3 years, your hair flourished so well! And you got over the hurdle of other's opinions regarding natural hair.

  • @FaithsStardust
    @FaithsStardust 4 роки тому +2

    I love your perception of your hair.
    It seems as if a lot of people online ‘hated/disliked’ their hair at first and had to learn to live their hair.. It seems as if you never really had a problem with yours to begin, which is like myself..
    It’s nice to find a youtuber/a reality I can finally relate to. x

  • @Cr3013Pr1nc355
    @Cr3013Pr1nc355 5 років тому +5

    I just want to know who are the haters who thumbs downed this video?
    You are so gorgeous and I love your hair! I enjoyed watching your natural hair journey!

  • @sasharie7483
    @sasharie7483 5 років тому +12

    face is GLOWING, hair on fleek. giirrl

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому

      Thank youuuu ☺️ you are glowing too girl 🥰

  • @MoniqueCarmack
    @MoniqueCarmack 5 років тому +28

    Our story is a little similar. I had relaxed hair and got them twice a year as well and I wanted to learn how to properly take care of my hair because it was breaking off. I was so tired and knew there was more to black hair. So I found some natural ladies on youtube and they promoted using less heat. I ended up not using heat for 6 months and noticed all my new growth! I was like what is this! This is around 2008-2009! I then discovered some natural youtubers. Kimmytube and a bunch of others but Naptural85 was my favorite because her hair looked similar to mine. Anyways, I decided to cut my hair after 9 months and my family flipped! I was in 11th grade in high school! I discovered puffs too and that was all I did in senior year. Puffs and twist haha
    I went to a predominately white school and girl everyone was shook. I was a little nervous at first but I liked it. I felt so care free! I then went abroad to South Korea when I was 2 years natural. This is 2011 and natural hair still wasn't very in yet and it took everything in me to love my hair!
    Long story short, now my mom and all of my siblings are natural.
    I love love my hair so much and am so happy to find more videos like yours.

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому +4

      The OG hair UA-camrs were so amazing and they taught me sooo much! It’s so exciting that you’ve got a similar story because everyone’s journey to natural hair is so different 😂 Good luck to you and your family’s natural hair journeys and thank you so much for watching ❤️❤️

  • @dreumoiten8710
    @dreumoiten8710 6 років тому +10

    I enjoyed watching your journey and seeing how excited you are. I'm currently 1year and 6 months into my transition.

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  6 років тому +2

      Thank you! I transitioned for 23 months (I couldn’t wait 😂) and I’m so glad I did tbh, once the transition stage is over you’ll be so shocked at the difference for real

    • @dreumoiten8710
      @dreumoiten8710 6 років тому +2

      @@YaaYaa I cant wait to see that difference

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  6 років тому +1

      Dreu Moiten definitely keep me updated!

  • @gloriam.natasha7084
    @gloriam.natasha7084 3 роки тому

    I love the fact that you give us a scripture at the beginning of your videos makes me want to continue watching time after time and you sound lovely and all smiley. From Uganda

  • @abawitx
    @abawitx 5 років тому +12

    1997!! Dang I'm old lol
    Chale your hair is nice ooo. And makeups too!

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому

      😂😂 thank you so much ❤️❤️

  • @natashabarton7947
    @natashabarton7947 2 роки тому

    I enjoyed watching your hair journey. You have lovely hair.

  • @annette9747
    @annette9747 5 років тому +5

    You have such a beautiful spirit. Your hair is lovely as well.

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому

      Thank you so much 🥰

  • @Niikisparks
    @Niikisparks Рік тому

    I’m 7 months post into transitioning, im so excited i’ve been relaxed for 19 yrs seeing my first curls/coils made me super happy i don’t remember my natural texture 😅 cnt wait to big chop next month

  • @tazleexoxo3464
    @tazleexoxo3464 5 років тому +9

    Hey YaaYaa...so you leave your protective style in for 2 weeks only, interesting. I typically leave mine in for 4-5 weeks. Maybe I’ll start leaving mine in for 3 weeks to see if I notice a difference in growth. Love the video and your hair is gorgeous

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому +4

      Yeah so if I was doing a regular protective style like a bun I would leave that for a maximum of 2 weeks, but for braids at least 1 month! They take way too long for me to take them out too soon 😂😂 and thank you so much ❤️❤️

    • @tazleexoxo3464
      @tazleexoxo3464 5 років тому +1

      Score!! I was kinda of thinking the same thing which why I asked for clarification

  • @estherbaah2250
    @estherbaah2250 6 років тому +19

    CAN YOU DO MAKEUP TUTORIAL PLEASE

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  6 років тому +1

      esther baah yesss I definitely will 🙌🏾 thanks for watching ❤️

    • @estherbaah2250
      @estherbaah2250 6 років тому

      Welcome sis.i really love you

  • @EA-ck5rd
    @EA-ck5rd 6 років тому +12

    This is my favourite video so far you was tooo gassed for the curls😂😂 && them throwbacks💀😂

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  6 років тому

      EA 😂😂😂 thank you so much girl ❤️❤️

  • @kpomp20
    @kpomp20 5 років тому +1

    Love your makeup in this video, you should do a tutorial on how you did your makeup

  • @daijhamccollum
    @daijhamccollum 5 років тому +21

    Your teeth are so beautiful 😭💞

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому +1

      Thank you 😊

    • @daijhamccollum
      @daijhamccollum 5 років тому

      @@YaaYaa you responded 😭💞 xd and yw

  • @ella.o.8685
    @ella.o.8685 4 роки тому +1

    You are so beautiful!! God loves you and God bless you

  • @ashleybansah
    @ashleybansah 6 років тому +32

    Your so pretty honestly 😍😍 What lashes do you wear ?

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  6 років тому +3

      Ashley Boakye-Ansah thank you so much 😩❤️ I got these for £1 on Aliexpress

  • @shawannashannon5213
    @shawannashannon5213 4 роки тому

    So encouraging!! Thank you for sharing! True beauty!

  • @brownpixles
    @brownpixles 5 років тому +24

    But your forehead is so beautiful for real 😩😩

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому +2

      Aww thank you! ❤️❤️

    • @natukundamarian5330
      @natukundamarian5330 4 роки тому +1

      U knw!!!! I was thinking the same thing every time she’d mention it 🤷🏾‍♀️

  • @cassia29
    @cassia29 5 років тому +2

    Am I the only one, who would transition again? It was just so exciting

  • @Msimpossible098
    @Msimpossible098 6 років тому +12

    Throwbacks killed me can’t lie😂😂 nice to know the hair journey

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  6 років тому +1

      I’m telling you 😂😂 too funny looool

  • @hennyfennandine4352
    @hennyfennandine4352 5 років тому +27

    when shampoos and conditioners say no tears they mean it helps with detangling hair not that it can go in your eyes 😂 I didn't know that until like 3 years ago.

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому +2

      You’re probably right 😂😂😂 but that thing was lethal loool

  • @YonUndone3064
    @YonUndone3064 4 роки тому +4

    What did they mean natural hair wouldn't suit you??!! Hun! Smh that's why we can't listen to people some times. When God gives you something, He gives the best, and your natural hair is the best suit for you. 💖 First time seeing your video.

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  4 роки тому

      That is very true 😂 thank you for watching! 💛

  • @cditty53
    @cditty53 5 років тому +1

    Hey! Another Yaya here, I just cut my hair and I’m excited to grow it out all over again, it’s frustrating how soo many girls had their hair damaged because of beauty standards etc. Healthy hair> long hair

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому

      Hey there ☺️ and that is true, health always

  • @Makeitordont
    @Makeitordont 5 років тому +5

    This is making me emotional 😭

  • @prinklespage
    @prinklespage 5 років тому +5

    Going natural is the best decision I’ve made, although ppl still talking bout “oh it’s so short”
    “Oh you need to texturise your hair to look pretty”
    Like sis🙄

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому +2

      Don’t listen to the negativity! The same people will be asking you for tips girl 😂

    • @prinklespage
      @prinklespage 5 років тому

      Yaa Yaa IKR thanks for replying😁🐣🤗

  • @tychisholm2760
    @tychisholm2760 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this video 🙂...I'm on my journey this was very encouraging ❤️💯

  • @KatlehoMagwaza
    @KatlehoMagwaza 5 років тому +2

    You are so gorgeous ♥️ thanks for all the genuine videos ♥️♥️

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому

      Thank you so much 🥰 it really does mean a lot

  • @sandraboo011
    @sandraboo011 4 роки тому

    Ateyaaa!! I used to watch her channel too!!

  • @SignedByKimberley
    @SignedByKimberley 4 роки тому

    Hi in what ways did you incorporate the grape seed oil when you did the big chop?

  • @BelindaOwusu1
    @BelindaOwusu1 6 років тому +11

    I loved ulovemegz back then from my relaxed hair journey as well! I’m 3 years natural now 😂

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  6 років тому +2

      Belinda Owusu she’s literally an OG! I love her video❤️

    • @babysaphire87
      @babysaphire87 5 років тому +1

      Megz is natural now too. I think 2 years now.

    • @Gnabaj02
      @Gnabaj02 5 років тому

      babysaphire87 yesss and her hair has grown soo much

  • @OrianJamieson28
    @OrianJamieson28 5 років тому +4

    loved the video and your texture is sooo similar to mine its mad..still! soo rare

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому +1

      Thank you so much ❤️ and it’s so hard to find someone with a similar texture 😂

    • @DefineMorena
      @DefineMorena 4 роки тому

      Same! 🤣 I was shook when I realised it.

  • @crqdea6654
    @crqdea6654 3 роки тому

    GORGEOUS💯 (BMT Wife)

  • @sheilagandy2328
    @sheilagandy2328 5 років тому +5

    You're so beautiful!!!!

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому

      Thank you so much! ❤️❤️

  • @akilah.akilah
    @akilah.akilah 6 років тому +5

    💕💕💕💕You are gaawwwwguuusssssss💕💕💕💕

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  6 років тому

      Akilah George thank you hun ❤️❤️

  • @eliajna
    @eliajna 5 років тому +4

    Can you use rice water to transition faster!? With relaxed/permed hair?

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому

      There are a few videos of people using it with relaxed hair on UA-cam, but I can’t completely say yes or no because I haven’t yet tried it. Here’s a good video I’ve seen by @itsMellaBella though so you can definitely check it out ua-cam.com/video/y4ShwrSv8i4/v-deo.html

    • @eliajna
      @eliajna 5 років тому

      Yaa Yaa Thank you !♥️

    • @sammybreezy982
      @sammybreezy982 4 роки тому

      @@eliajna yes u can
      Onion juice is good too👍

  • @FearlessVindications7227
    @FearlessVindications7227 5 років тому +1

    Miss Yaa Yaa, I use my moms UA-cam account and i scrolled across your video since my mom watches a lot of stuff about hair. The video I frist saw was the one more recently about the rice water method you did. I was really cool for me to see how your natural hair growth was a lot! Right now I just entered into middle school and I've been intrested in natural hair. Currently I don't think that i'm natural. I get perms every 4-6 months because my hair is SUPER thick. My moms a hair braider so I don't exactly deal with my hair often and you videos inspired me. I really wanted to let you know this Miss Yaa Yaa! I'll keep learning for your ah-mazing videos!!!

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому +1

      Thank you so much ❤️ and I’m glad to hear you’re into taking care of your hair so young! It’s great to start early 😌

    • @FearlessVindications7227
      @FearlessVindications7227 5 років тому +1

      @@YaaYaa TYSM!

  • @Susan_Brandy
    @Susan_Brandy 4 роки тому

    I bombed this video☺️😊. I just subscribed with the 🛎 on. Let me go now & binge watch your other videos.

  • @MyeshaB
    @MyeshaB 4 роки тому

    You are making me want to get into lashes, so cute. Can you link these lashes?

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  4 роки тому

      Sure! £2.19 31% Off | HBZGTLAD 7 pairs natural false eyelashes fake lashes long makeup 3d mink lashes eyelash extension mink eyelashes for beauty
      a.aliexpress.com/_BTyWzy

  • @dianawiana3487
    @dianawiana3487 6 років тому +3

    please can you post your hair routine !❤️❤️

    • @dianawiana3487
      @dianawiana3487 6 років тому +1

      especially for moisture

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  6 років тому

      diana wiana I definitely will be doing an updated winter one! ❤️ thank you for the suggestion!

  • @ali_sparks
    @ali_sparks 2 роки тому

    When them natural curls come through you be so excited lmao

  • @Angela-wp2zu
    @Angela-wp2zu 5 років тому

    Wow I guess you are Ghanaian , I am as well and we have the same hair texture

  • @rtthomas3667
    @rtthomas3667 3 роки тому

    Your excitement is everything! #newsub

  • @YaraCrix16
    @YaraCrix16 4 роки тому

    You are simply beautifull!!!

  • @RIIAAXO
    @RIIAAXO 6 років тому +2

    Introoo👏🏾😍

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  6 років тому

      Riiaa xo thank youuuu girl ❤️

  • @Cruas3188
    @Cruas3188 4 роки тому

    love youuu already of course subscribed!!!!
    my hair stopped growing but know i didn’t take care ,so thank you to share with us you gave me the GAS” to persuade my hair grow
    TXAU 😘

  • @nikkiadams132
    @nikkiadams132 4 роки тому

    After the big chop, did you deal with dryness?

  • @rapusophia2874
    @rapusophia2874 5 років тому +4

    You are so beautiful!

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому

      Thank you so much ☺️

  • @87valB
    @87valB 5 років тому

    Sounds similar to my story, i relaxed 2 to 3 times a year, length wasn't an issue and i never thought i would go natural especially because ppl were so against it but in 2015 i hated how the hair stylist did my relaxed hair, just eww, got upset everytime i looked in the mirror, days later pixie cut, weeks later natural, now December I'll be 4 years natural and i love it, i wish i didn't listen to the nay sayers, if i didn't i would have been 10 years natural this year

  • @bridgetdjan816
    @bridgetdjan816 6 років тому +4

    You should do my hair one day

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  6 років тому

      Yasss defo

  • @sincerelyakaelia
    @sincerelyakaelia 5 років тому +3

    What kind of camera do you use to film your videos ?

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому

      I use the Canon g7x Mark 2

  • @MA-bz9hj
    @MA-bz9hj 5 років тому

    Does LOOOOADS of frizz means damaged hair?

  • @shannonarmstrong6364
    @shannonarmstrong6364 3 роки тому

    Gorgeous head of hair thanks

  • @catherinebutler3003
    @catherinebutler3003 5 років тому +2

    Loved your video! And the person that said, "natural hair won't suit you", need to know something about our one and only true God! He makes no mistakes! Peace and Blessings!

  • @isabelokeke6255
    @isabelokeke6255 5 років тому +2

    Same reason i transitioned

  • @curlyhairivette9460
    @curlyhairivette9460 5 років тому

    What’s the name of your intro song? And what editing software do you use? I looveee your content. 💕

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому

      Thank youuu and it’s a song I got from the UA-cam music list, not sure I remember the name of it!
      At this point I was using my iPhone to edit on an app called LumaFusion, but now I use Adobe Premiere pro 🥰

  • @finally0famous
    @finally0famous 5 років тому +1

    I love your video!! Can you please reply and tell me what you used for your video editor? Is it all UA-cam because me and my team have a project and we need to make a video. Let me know if you can. Thanks!

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому +1

      I edit on my phone using and app called LumaFusion that I bought for £20

  • @5pctLowBattery
    @5pctLowBattery 5 років тому

    97’? My nephew’s age. 80sbaby90skid here 👋. I’ve stopped relaxing in 2012, and it’s the same length today as it was in 2012 😔.

  • @mazvitamus
    @mazvitamus 5 років тому

    Omg l relate to the whole big forehead thing and lm in high school and lm still in that stage you are talking about (hiding it ) is just so ☹️and l wish l didn’t have it l will be able to do so many hairstyle and l don’t talk to anyone about

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому +1

      Hey Mazvita 🥰
      I’ll let you know that there is no shame in having a large forehead! I have a very large forehead and always have and it’s honestly so refreshing to just do whatever hairstyle you want when you want because no one can tell you different! Embrace it and don’t look back ❤️

  • @nikkifav4639
    @nikkifav4639 5 років тому

    I have a little cousin that loves eating and still has very short hair

  • @mizcurlz6456
    @mizcurlz6456 6 років тому +1

    Enjoy the journey. New subbie!!

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  6 років тому

      Thank you so much! I will ❤️❤️

  • @Vicaaaaaaaa
    @Vicaaaaaaaa 4 роки тому

    I love this girl 😂” how is the hair that grows from my roots not gonna fit me”🤍🤍

  • @RIIAAXO
    @RIIAAXO 6 років тому +4

    Can we swap hair please and thanks 😩

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  6 років тому

      Riiaa xo 😂😂😂Omd

  • @foreva4eva385
    @foreva4eva385 5 років тому +2

    I sub'd so fast. Teach me your ways lol

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому +1

      Thank you sooo much and welcome to the fam ❤️❤️

  • @isiphomolefe1036
    @isiphomolefe1036 5 років тому

    hey, what is your hair type?

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому

      I don’t usually hair type, but if I was to, I would be classed as 4a-4b

  • @emeliakorang1469
    @emeliakorang1469 5 років тому +4

    You were born with beauty. Lol

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому

      Thank you very much 🥰

  • @destinyzroom
    @destinyzroom 5 років тому

    I cringe thinking about my past self too lol. I wonder if I’m another 10 years we will cringe at ourselves now lol

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому

      I literally say this all the time loool I'm sure it'll be the exact same thing in the future

  • @blessingashanti7039
    @blessingashanti7039 4 роки тому +5

    You have the most perfect face

  • @hildaiinyang5872
    @hildaiinyang5872 5 років тому +1

    Thank u

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому

      You are welcome ❤️

  • @user-we9mp8of6u
    @user-we9mp8of6u 5 років тому

    Lol me and u are practically the same, my forehead uummm... Its a five head 😂

  • @Alfie_Andreah
    @Alfie_Andreah 5 років тому +1

    you are beautiful sweetheart... very🌹🌹😍😍

  • @NYLIBERTY4LYFE
    @NYLIBERTY4LYFE 5 років тому +4

    natural hair isn't for you😧 it's what God gave us smh silly people

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому

      Exactly 😂

  • @looklikeus4268
    @looklikeus4268 5 років тому +1

    do you have IG?

    • @YaaYaa
      @YaaYaa  5 років тому

      Yesss i do @yaa_asare

  • @NYLIBERTY4LYFE
    @NYLIBERTY4LYFE 5 років тому +1

    I laugh when you go natural and first step is put extensions or wigs etc. I advise first 12 months wear your hair so you learn how to care for it

  • @estherboakye5782
    @estherboakye5782 3 роки тому

    I taped on this video only because you are yaa yaa and am yaa....lol

  • @melplac4737
    @melplac4737 5 років тому

    😂😂😂💜💜💜💜

  • @wompwomp1099
    @wompwomp1099 5 років тому

    1997? Girl you look 16 wth

  • @jessicamarshall4568
    @jessicamarshall4568 5 років тому +2

    I can barely understand what your saying

  • @angelabrookins930
    @angelabrookins930 5 років тому

    I can barely understand what u are taking about Slow down Baby Girl. U Are a VERY. Beautiful. Young. Lady. OOOH YEAH. Love. Your. Hair. So. Do. You ever. Do twist out in ur hair and if so what do I use to do the twisted out. H o w long are you trying to get your hair to. Grow