Natural to Relaxed Chit Chat | Thinking of relaxing your natural hair?
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- Natural to Relaxed can be scary but if you are truly considering it...Let's chat! After watching an video of this young lady who transitioned to relaxed hair after being natural for 7 years and she was not happy with the results. I just want to weight in on things she could have done differently for better relaxed hair results.
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FAQ
How often do I relax my hair?
4 times a year, top of every season.
What type of relaxer do I use?
Lye
What's my natural hair type?
4C
How long have I been growing my hair?
I don't really keep track because my concern is the health not so much the length.
When do I get my protein treatments?
I get a protein treatment when I get my relaxer 4x a year at the salon.
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#Healthyhair #AprilSunny
I'm a second away from relaxing this shit I can't take it anymore
Same sis 🙂🙃
I DID IT!!!! LOVE IT
Literally sis !
@@SKINxChina really ! I’m definitely thinking hard about it
Boy do i know how you feel. Its been 7 years since i relaxed im thinking abt going back. Im tired of natural hair maintenance. Its too much work
I was today years old when I found that relaxers are not suppose to make your hair bone straight. LOL
Me too.
lmbo
Bwahahaha
Ivm just think it's up to the individual
Me too lol
I’m going to relax my hair after 10 years of being natural..I’m a little nervous but Im ready for a change..Regular blowouts don’t last in my hair and between the kids and school, I just don’t have the time to battle my curls anymore
Went back to relaxer yesterday after 6 yrs. I'm so happy now.
SAME!
I think I’m in this . Just tried combing my natural hair and got kind of depressed. Think I’m over the natural hair
@@kkjay951 me too 🤦🏾♀️ I'm thinking of relaxing my hair on Sunday God spares my life. I'm just tired of trying to fix my natural hair and I have only been natural for maybe three or four years I think lol
I'm thinking of going back hence I'm here 😭😭😭
Did it yesterday... woohoo it feels so good and I don't regret it... I did at first but I got over it quickly lol
I’ve been natural for 6 years and I can not take it nomore relaxing today!!!
This video came at the perfect time because I didn’t even think about using heat protector when going outside because of the sun
Yes ma'am! I could not figure out why my hair would dry out so quick in the summer. I would end up having to trim more often (equals not retaining length) in the warmer months and it was as simple as hydrate and use heat protectant. Thank you for watching💞
I was the one who suggested this topic, Im flattered!!! Thanks, this was very very informative, you content is very professional.
Love the makeup!!
Ooooh Hi 👋🏾!!! Thank you for the suggestion 😁💕! Thank you for watching 💞!
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@@AprilSunnyBeauty loved this vid...one question....you know how ppl "base" or oil their scalp before a relaxer? Is that correct or helpful?
Can I fully air dry relaxed hair???
Totally agree with your assessment of properly relaxed hair. Straightening the hair bone straight ruins the strength and elasticity. That's not "relaxing" it thats "stressing" it and it will break.
Preach, diva! People forget that we Black folks have a curl pattern why the hair reverts back after a month or so. Also, work is still needed even as relaxed, because, the work never stops. Something that messed many of us up back in the day, is that Beauticians would leave the relaxers on way too long, and the hair would be sooooo straight with major chemical burns, and we lost our hair.😔😔😔 Ladies learn from the past, and dont leave a chemical on your head for 30 minutes. It is a chemical! Listen to this sister, and dont worry about being BONE STRAIGHT, and the comment is from a relaxed sista with waist length hair. Love the content!!!!😇😇😇😇
I want to switch over to relaxer because I would like to wear my real hair a lot more than I do these braids. I workout daily so braids are convenient but I want to do a braid out or just simply wear a bun post workout and I can’t because my real hair is puffy afterwards. It’s beautiful but it’s a lot to maintain, being natural that is. I’m tapped tf out y’all damn. I would like to wear sew in without my natural hair puffing back out after workout or being hot outside. Help me out y’all!
I feel you on this😭it’s sooo much work so I usually just end up braiding it and wearing a wig. I want to wear it out more often and relaxing it would make it easier. All the detangling is such a process!!
I promise I’m at the verge of a mental breakdown behind these 4c strands girl! I OVERSTAND your frustrations 200%‼️
I FEEL you on this!!!!
😂😂😂🤣 girl same. I’ve tried
I’m about ready to be mr. clean at this point😒 humidity done steam done water done heat done I can’t do it anymore
I’ve been natural my entire life but I’ve been highly considering it 😩
I’m about to relax my hair this week, I’m sick of dealing with my natural hair
This was SO informative! I really appreciate this! I have been natural since 2015...and I....is....tiieeeedddd....this natural life is not for me 🤷🏾♀️😁😘
I just said the SAME thing!!
Same here and we can always go back!!
"the sun is a source of heat" !!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽 Im so glad you said that so many people natural and relaxed seem to always forget that heat protectant should be on your hair on hot sunny days especially if you chilling at the beach laying out all day
I just had a setback in the back of my head in that EXACT SPOT from not sectioning my hair enough in the back when applying products.
I see a huge difference now just from making more sections in the back of my head . Thanks For Sharing✨☺️
I have done exactly like the video said to section my hair and get in where it was breaking and it's working.thank you so much.i was about to chop it all off.
Girl, I am so grateful today that my hair is on my head still. I had my hair relaxed Friday and first off she did not want to use a hair protectant on the strands then she wanted to start applying at the back of my nape. This is a woman who has been doing this for over 30 years! Then I asked for a rinse and she wanted to do it after the deep condition which may or may not be right but in all my years of doing it is the opposite order. Then she forgot to trim the ends so I dusted it when I came home. Lucky for me I bring my own products and I have my PH balancer/conditioner that I insist she use and do multiple neutralizing shampoos and I also do an Olaplex 3 treatment the day of relaxing. It is a fight every time to get her to use a wide enough comb or even to separate the hair, which she does not do even when applying relaxer. I really need another stylist but most in my area do not allow you to bring your own products and after seeing a derm and a trichologist for hair and scalp issues for years I have a carefully selected group of products. I basically have had to learn as much as possible just to keep her from screwing up my hair. I wish I was your friend, sister, daughter lol considering adoption?
Girl I can relate so much on the times when I was relaxed. I have had to learn to apply I own relaxer after an application desaster at salon, My hair was bra strap and manage to damage it on a single relaxer as well as leaving my scalp sore for entire year. I had to cut my hair to a bob ( luckily I enjoy the cut cause it was so beautiful) and regrow my hair again. I did promise to myself never go back to a salon, While I was grown my hair in braids I was watching tones of videos about self relaxing hair for 6 months and then I took the corauge to relax my hair by myself after I year and never look back. It was not perfect at first but I was getting better and better by the time. I I've learnt to do everything by myself since relaxer, flat iron and protective style. I did recover my previous length and went far by reaching waist length in 2018. Then I decide to transitioning and my natural now so, my hair is already bra strap. Good luck on your journey and take of your beautiful hair.
If that's the case, you're better off retouching your roots on your own.
I’m relaxed and I must say these tips are very very helpful April. Thank you xxx
I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you for watching
Your relaxed hair is the best I've EVER seen so I'm doing whatever you say I'm a believer
I'm thinking of relaxing my hair. I'm tired of dealing with the maintenance of my natural hair. It's very time consuming
The cream of nature Plex strength relaxer is one of the best relaxers out there! I am willing to put it before olive oil. Cream of nature also brings a bond treatment it’s a three-step treatment I absolutely love it. I was using it before I relaxed my hair about a half year ago and And it made my hair so soft and strong that I almost stayed natural.
Good advice. I have heard good things about Cream of Nature products from both relaxed an natural girls.
Thanks for the type, I was about to try olaplex but I’ll try this first
I agree with what you said about the relaxer strength. My hair is very fine therefore fragile. So I use a fine/color treated relaxer after I went back relaxed after 9 years. My hair has a lot of texture left still. I can’t believe back in the day I used regular or even super, every 8 weeks at that😳😩.
You were not alone back in the day. I was in that salon chair every 8 weeks too lol. TFW
What relaxer do you use?
Affirm fiber guard
@@phumiegee5166 hey! I use Mizani fine/color treated relaxer. Some people don’t like mizani but I love it because of the very mild strength they offer. I also do Olaplex 3 afterwards. And I don’t do protein treatments or at least the strong ones.
Girl, my mom used to put super strength relaxers in my hair every month/every other month.
Your skin is flawless🙌🏼
Just relaxed my hair last week, I am so happy!
This is me, right now. I am struggling.I have found that people on UA-cam are not using good hair practices. I find roller sets are best. Wrapping my hair in the past prevented me from using the flat iron. Thank you so much for your video.
I’m only 2 1/2 years natural since my big chop and I’m already thinking about relaxing 🥴😩😩🤦🏽♀️ Wheew this a full time time. It takes me hours just to do my natural
Gurl, Yeesss it is a full time job!!! I was natural for 2 years at one point as well. I just didn't have the time...sooo I did what needed to be done that would work for my life style. Thank you for watching!
This was an educational experience for me, I to transitioned from 14year natural, to silk press, to relaxer; for personal reasons...
I appreciate your content, It is very similar to Natural hair techniques. I Love that you use very few staple products to manage your hair. And Journaling what you do relaxer to relaxer. I am over 50 plus. This is my first relaxer... my hair has thrived using your techniques. Wow, Use Heat Protection out doors in the Sun 🌞.
Thank you Teacher 😊💓.
Can I find your hair Journal available on Amazon, too?
Yes, I normally mist a little heat protectant if I know I'm going to be doing outdoor activities without a hat on. I'm happy to hear you find the content on this channel helpful! The hair journal is not on Amazon yet just Etsy. Thank you so much for watching!
Yep I got a relaxer left it in for literally 5 minutes and the results have been perfect ever since. My hair looks cute wavy and lasts when it's straight. My profile pic is the final result :)
Your profile pic is a cartoon lol
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@@cubonefan3 she probably changed it by then
@@cubonefan3 bye 😂😂😂
@@cubonefan3 🤣🥴🥴 exactly
Oils with high burning points are actually great heat protectants. I flat iron my natural hair on 425 degrees and have zero heat damage because of high smoke point oils and my hair was thick and below bra strap.They honestly work better to protect hair than most heat protecting products
What type of oils are high smoke point? Like olive oil as opposed to coconut oil?
The fact that this was the first thing to pop up when I clicked on UA-cam and I'm going to relax my hair after 5 years 🙃 lol this Friday lol I can't it's faith lol
This must be pretty common because this sounds a lot like Judith Kryztals relaxer video the only difference is she was only natural for 4 years but she relaxed her hair basically bone straight. She did however, shampoo three times, conditioned twice, used an applicator to apply oil and blow dried her hair while wet. AND YES ALL HER HAIR FELL OUT OVER TIME!! She is now currently transitioning back to natural. Listen to April ladies!!! She knows what she’s talking about!!
Good advice... I didn't know that relaxers are only suppose to relax 85%...
Yes ma'am, it's a safe range for our curly hair. This way we have the best chance of retaining healthier strands. Thank you for watching
Right. I want to know if the hair stylists are aware of that.
Ty, Love. I noticed she's stressed something that a lot of makeup artist stress. You need to wait a few minute between products to allow your hair/skin absorb the products so they can do the job it's supposed too! Also, been natural for eight yrs. Never realized when I relaxed my hair with Affirm, It did not break! Now I know it was fiber guard!! All others took my hair out( not to mention we did not know proper maintaining)💙💙💙
So glad I found this channel...I was doing everything wrong
Although that I'm not relaxed, I love the information you give and it's so correct!
Also a good tip is the let your hair dry most of the way before even blow drying, I’m not sure if she mentioned it but that’s a good tip
You’re hair is absolutely beautiful! I had no idea how long it was after you pulled it to the front. I thought it was shoulder length. God bless it!
Ok knowledge!!!!! Thank you, this was very helpful and detailed!
😆! Thank you for watching 💕!
If relaxers didn't exist I swear I'd just have dreads or a shave. I CANNOT do a "natural" hair lifestyle. No shade. But it's not for me. I think my hair is 4d not even 4c, it's a step up lol
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 not 4d
I loved watching this. So much good info in here. Thank you for always being so thorough in your explanations!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching
This is very helpful and I like how you presented this information in a concise way. Also liked how you showed what not to do and what to do instead. A+!
6 years natural, got a relaxer ALL OF MY HAIR IS STUCK TOGETHER AND FALLING OUT IN CLUMPS! And YES I went to a salon
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This is the first video I watched of yours and I’m sorry you’re ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS I’m almost 8 years natural (4/14/22) and I’m contemplating relaxing I feel like I have the knowledge to now maintain my hairs health I wish there was something to tell me whether it would be beneficial
Thank you so much for this! I'm getting a relaxer tomorrow after 7years natural so this was very helpful, thank youuuu💗
I got a relaxer today at the salon after about 6 years natural. It’s soooo thin……i’m trying not to freak out.
Update: OK, so it’s so much better now that I’ve washed it out and did it myself. Crisis adverted…..
I relaxed my hair but had to cut off four inches. I know my hair will grow back. It's not a big deal. Relaxed or natural, we are beautiful 😍
Would it be possible for you to link the products in the description box?
Please 😀
The braid out is BEAUTIFUL! I simply would not know how to act lol
Thank you for sharing information very helpful thank you so much I really appreciate it see you again
Alrighty girl, you're always on time. 😉
You and your hair look good girl ❤️❤️ thank you so much for this video
You are stunning🥰🌸
Thank you! You too!
Love this video, the editing is awesome, thanks for being so thorough😘
I dont understand that people don't relax the hair to the straightness they like and than use a lot of Heat to get it bone straight. I think a rollerset is better .
I was natural for 6 years and I relax A couple days ago and I have no regrets
I am a professional hairdresser and I absolutely loved watching this video ty 💖 btw..BTW... I tell people to do what works for them. There is no right or wrong to relaxer? Or natural? Whatever is best for your lifestyle 🤗
Great information April👏🏽
Thank you 🤗 tfw
any good flat iron recommendations?
i’ve been thinking about going back to relaxers after being natural again for about 5 years. I got a relaxer during my childhood twice and big chopped twice due to damage lol. but it was because i was a kid+young teenager so i really didn’t know much about caring hair or building a routine. but now i’m 23 and developed a relationship with my natural hair actually learning how my hair thrives butttt I’m thinking about going back to relaxers. I’ve been thinking about what to do for almost 2 years. I’m really thinking through this before making a final decision. My natural 4b hair has a good length but i have super thick hair so the struggles has been realllll 😭. I just want a different look now. Switch up some things plus being an adult time literally goes by quickly like nothing. I don’t have the patience or time always to be fighting with my natural hair lol. I’m just afraid it might get damaged again for whatever reason 🥺😭
I love your page can you do a video showing how important it is for your hair to be virgin hair first relaxing it and how more about how it can be damaging to the hair to color and relax
I will be following all u say lol, I'm getting a perm at the salon soon, love those lashes!
It’s the hair flips for me lol. Love it
What if we are natural and want to wear our hair straight (flat ironed or heat “trained”)? that would be a good topic if you would have any advise 🤷🏾♀️ I would love to hear them. I was thinking maybe treating it similar to relaxed hair..?
Yes, treating it similar to relaxed is right!
DANG who is the girl lmao ?! NOW i want to know after watching this video lmaooo
🧐 the world may never know🤣😂🤣! Tfw💞
Great upload! Relaxation is essential to feel good.
I love your channel
🤗 Thank you so much Angel for watching!
How often do you recommend relaxing your hair/new growth?
Super informative!!
I've been natural since 2011, although I love my curls I just can't do long natural hair No Mo. I'm about to pixie cut and relax these curls and my family is upset but I need my life to be easy
Thanks for the helpful tips!
Thank you for watching 🤗!
I actually haven't gone natural pretty much at all so , is it a struggle to maintain it cause I might go natural (please give me some tips and opinions )
I'm seriously considering going back to relaxed hair 😭 I can't stand my natural hair anymore.
Where is this video, who has the link? 😳
That Fiberguard conditioner is great for shedding ❤
Extremely informative
Hi , after relaxing my hair when is the perfect time to get box braids??
Nice video!! Do you have a makeup tutorial up?
I have some heat damage. Should I avoid those spots or just skip relaxer all together?
Why shouldn’t you put oil on wet hair?
Hey April, how long after relaxing your hair do you start to plait it?
This has been a huge concern for me in my relaxed hair journey.
Hello Cheryl! I'll normally do it 1st washday post relaxer. TFW
You have good hair.
Hey girl, I normally use the Affirm 5 in 1 reconstructor on relaxer days. What's the difference between that one and this Fiberguard treatment?
Hey girl hey! Great question. Just from what I know...There is not too much of a difference. They are both use to help repair the fibers of the hair. The difference is in the ingredients. The fortifying treatment highlights the micro-molecular proteins. It has fruit extract like apples and lemons as well as humectants to repair hair and the 5 in 1 highlights the keratin, ceremide III, Argan oil, Pequi Oil and Buriti Oil stuff like that. But they are both step 3 in the affirm system with a great pH of 4.5. Hopefully this was helpful!
April, I need help. How do I relax my hair only around 85%? I self relax and use a no lye. Is there anything I can add (and if so, how much) to my relaxer to slow down the process? I need to do it this way because I am kind of slow when it comes to applying my relaxer?
Good tips! Tfs!
I'm so scared to relax my hair my natural hair is a struggle in in self but I need help
What protein treatment do you get on relaxer day?
I don't think my stylist has one in particular that she uses. I've never asked her what she uses. However, I have a relaxer appt coming up soon and I'll ask her to share which ones she prefers and why on the community. Thank you for watching💞
Very informative
If it's not supposed to be bone straight, then why can it be done?
How do you gauge how not to relax your hair bone straight? What is your method, is it time etc..., Thank you!
Any good Braids shop you can recommend in MD? It's getting hot need protective style soon.
My hair gets bone straight even when I wash it out a little earlier.
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Hi April another great video I live in Phoenix AZ is it ok to put heat protection on dry hair after you style it
Yes, absolutely. A little quick mist will do the job! I normally only do that if I know I'm going to be in the sun for a long period of time. Thank you for watching💞
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Hey hun, thank you so much for your video.
I have relaxed, low porosity hair. I have really sore/painful scalp and I get red bumps that are extremely painful at the touch. I don’t know the cause. Will you be able to advise please?
God bless you!
Thank you!
I'm so sorry to hear you're going though that. You may be having an allergic reaction to the relaxer or it could be Folliculitis but I'm not a doctor. The best thing you can do at this point is to see a doctor for help. Hopefully you get relief soon.
@@AprilSunnyBeauty awww thank you so much beautiful. You know what? I never thought of the doctor. I shall do that. Thank youuuuu❤️
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Heyy you are amazing thank you for taking your time out to share with us!! i just got a relaxer after 5 yrs natural i love it.. .but i am on a lot of medication and it seems to make me sweat on my head at night often and it has disrupted my perfect relaxer, it wont be a week that ive been relaxed until this Friday so i dont know what to do as far as refreshing it , when i wrap it its bone straight so i dont know how to style without heat....hellp!
try to lay off the bone straight look and blow dry it on a cool setting
is JBCO or grease/vaseline the best scalp base ?
Heyyy honeyyy! Might I add that you try coconut oil. Shea moisture coconut 🥥 oil😊
Please what other product can I use to get my pH levels back? I'm about to texlax my 4yrs old natural hair
Where is your hair journal from?
I could never keep my hair natural. Not everyone built for that 🤣
I get my hair relaxed at the salon so air drying is not an option for me. I usually sit under the dryer. What would u recommend for me?
Sitting under a dryer with the air on warm or a little cool is fine because it's not direct heat. Actually my aunt does it when I'm at the salon. It's the closest to air drying your going to get at the salon!
Hi April! Where did you purchase your Affirm fiberguard?
Hello Adrienne, thank you for watching! here is the link amzn.to/3bz4cCu
@@AprilSunnyBeauty Thank you!
What do you do to your hair to prep for getting a relaxer ?
Can you do a video on breakage?
Absolutely!