I’m all for women doing whatever pleases them with their hair. I just must say that your natural hair was ABSOLUTELY LUSCIOUS!!! GORGEOUS!! Just BEAUTIFUL!!!
Not hating on relaxing....but....I've not seen one person who moved from natural to relaxer who maintained that royal/regal look. Something about a black woman's natural hair just gives off POWER & MIGHT!!!
As someone with my much looser natural curls, natural hair is long. It's tiring. And if you want to wear it straight, you can really damage it. I'll never support someone who wants to relax their hair until it looks like the box but the way it's shown in this video makes a lot of sense. That's why I have a lot of hope for things like texture releases and Keratin treatments. I think permanently damaging our hair as a norm in our culture shouldn't be supported but low risk treatments that don't exhaust us is fine to me. Changing your look is fine.
Ya’ll hating on her new hair in the comments saying how beautiful her hair looked before the relaxer need to stop. You don’t know what her struggle with her hair was on a daily basis before this and you never will so, respectfully, keep your negative opinions to yourself. I am so happy for you girl, you finally have the hair you’ve always wanted and it looks amazing! 👏🏾♥️ Congrats love. Used all the best products too. 😘 Xx
My jaw dropped when I saw you were relaxing all that luscious natural hair! As a natural I know what a beast it is to manage. The relaxer is just as beautiful ❤
I totally understand why most women are relaxing their hair. Natural hair is a whole different breed of toddler 😩. It requires a lot of maintenance..you go girl. Enjoy your new journey. May your skin and hair continue to flourish❤️
I love it. And what I love more is that black women are starting to do whatever they want with their hair. Ignore the rude comments people knew exactly what they were going to see on this video lol. I also love your voice and you are absolutely gorgeous! New subscriber! ❤
You know what I think….the natural hair beauties are tired of their design because they never accepted it in the first place. It was a trend that many jumped onto and now I believe that trend has peaked and it’s on to the next trend which ironically is revert….back to what we’ve been taught is beautiful and manageable and sassy and cute and all the other societal beliefs and to top it off it’s masked with statements like black hair is versatile and black women can do whatever they want with their hair and so on and so forth. You know “Only one donkey has bray right “
But this has sooo many risks and it’s really not healthy, that’s why there’s a ton of lawsuits against them. Plus the girls on the relaxer boxes never actually relaxed their hair, their all natural.
@@midnightwitch3847oh my lord ever since I learned about that a few years ago, I dont support using relaxers or texturizers. I remember on 2019 cutting all my hair off to go natural and after that I made a plan to only silk press and wear lace fronts whenever I wanted a straight style
I don't care what they're all saying about being disappointed you went to relax. I loveed your hair before and it's damn luscious now. I've been putting of going back to relaxer and not any more.
StAaawwp😩I do NOT miss the chemical burns on my scalp from my childhood, but why is this video making me want to relax my hair. You did such a good job!
A lot of our moms did not apply our relaxers properly. As an adult I’ve been natural and relaxed several times. Doing my own hair and also going to the salon I’ve never had scalp or skin burns. A lot of my cousins lost their edges because my aunt simply didn’t apply it correct. Also I vividly recall them sitting and scratching the dandruff out of our heads prior to a relaxer. I recently texturized my daughters 4c hair because she is super tender headed. I bought the best of the best detangling products and wide tooth combs and brushes and it still hurt. Plus most of her styles would only last a few days. After texturizing she has zero tears during hair combing plus she still has curls.
@@brookemitchell2074 Just for me. I apply it and wash it right out. On relaxer day I add hair mayo after rinsing out texturizer and let it sit for a little while and rinse. I grease her hair and scalp with blue magic grease mixed with sulfer8 and Jamaican black caster oil. Her hair is growing and thick.
I'm natural, and don't ever plan to relax or straighten, but I love watching hair relaxing/straightening videos they are so satisfying! I also love your voice, it's so soothing 😊😊
This is THE BEST video I’ve seen of someone doing a virgin relaxer!!! I absolutely love how very thorough you are, how you explained step by step what you were doing and the great techniques you used! Thank you so much for recording this!!! 😍
Yours is the gentleness, time, patience and know-how required for a great haircare routine. Your videos from this TexLax, to the 7 month follow up to the wash routine are some of THEE BEST videos on haircare in general I've ever seen in the 20 years YT has been around. Seriously. So many folks are not using products correctly, tugging/breaking off their hair or giving weird "expert" advice. Thank you for taking your time.
Although I’m a little sad you relaxed that beautiful hair, I love your results! I like that you kept so much texture, you can still get it bone straight if you wanted without having to worry about heat damage, and if you used the right products you could even rock it curly still. Gorgeous 😍
@@Wholesomereads did you also read the part where I said I love her results, or are you slow? Clearly she had no problem with my comment as she liked it, so you shouldn’t even be talking.
@@Wholesomereads That doesn’t sound weird at all! She posts content of her hair journey…of course the people who follow her journey are going to feel connected or disconnected if she makes change.
@@dwise2165 honestly, people are so annoying. Why would I be pressed about what she does with her hair? I just thought her natural hair was beautiful but her texturised hair is equally beautiful, it’s not that deep.
This is how relaxers should be applied. A lot of women leave it until it looks straight and dont follow the instruction and thats why their hair gets damaged.
Very detailed and strategic. My only recommendation with this strategy would have been to section exactly as you did (front, crown and back) BUT apply the relaxer all over in a single process. Start with 16 mins on the clock - Only 1 timer 😊 Apply to the crown - you have 3 mins to apply to this area Apply to the back - you have 2 mins to apply to this area Apply to the front - you have 2 mins to apply to this area Wait for the time to expire, wash the entire head, etc. BTW You are absolutely GORGEOUS 😍
Sometimes we just want our length to show! Having waist length hair for it to shrink to your shoulders might be frustrating! I stretch my hair using satin hair bands to stop the shrink ❤️
I’m happy you used no-lye! Please continue to be safe and healthy ☺️ “In addition to the October study, a 2021 Oxford University Carcinogenesis Journal study found that frequent, long-term use of lye-based relaxers could have serious health effects, including breast cancer”
This was a breath of fresh air for me!! I struggle with tenderhead and product headaches so I have struggled with going back to relaxed hair so this was right on time!! I feel confident that I can accomplish a head of hair that I can maintain and still keep some texture!! Thanks for sharing!!
Omg I love how this came out!!! I been natural for 8 years and I'm in a space where I want to wear my hair looser but not bone straight. This is so tempting!!! Thank you for sharing your process!❤
It's not worth it. Just stay natural and heat straighten how ever many times you like. Even if you only half process a relaxer, the texture gets terrible after a while and your porosity can do a whole 180. Only do it if you are satisfied with your length and don't care for growth any longer, willing to stay stagnant
It’s hard. It seems like her hair is more texturized than a relaxer. This will leave u with 3 textures. If u look at her roots they are straight, the rest of her hair is little curly. When her start to come back in it will be tightly coiled. Having that mixture can cause breakage where the new growth meets the relaxer. I had to deal with that with I transitioned and it caused so much breakage.
The final product looks amazing!!!! It's everything I've ever wanted. I DO NOT trust myself to pull this off with no breakage, nor do I trust any salon. I wanna recreate this texture so bad.
Maybe try a texturized instead. It’s basically the same thing. It just has less chemicals. For relaxers to work like texturizers you just keep it in for less time.
@@nybanx130honestly it makes me so sad to see that so many ladies don't know where to go to get a good relaxer or natural hair service. Why don't these hairdressers know the right way? I really don't get it
Just beautiful! I'm all for relaxer. It's just easier, and my hair grows faster when it's straight, it just does. I think that is because when it's straight, it's easier to see the health of your hair and what it needs, when you need a trim, when you need extra conditioning, etc. I've been relaxing my hair for 40 years. My hair is near my waist, and I've never had any problems or breakage from any relaxer, ever. I love my length too, and relaxing gives you that. I wear my curls occasionally in the summer as you showed you can, relaxed, when I'm too lazy or hot to blow dry it straight, and as you saw, you can still have curls! So many people think relaxing takes away your curls, which is just stupid, as it does NOT take away your curls. Thank you for doing this video! I hope it helps the girls who are thinking about it, but hesitant to relax, to see that's it's really easy to do, it doesn't damage your hair if you apply it correctly, and that it's not scary at all. ❤ Oh, and I could have missed it, but you forgot to tell all first timers how important it is to do a strand test before you perm! Just to make sure you aren't allergic, and that your hair is in good enough condition to relax.🙂🖖
Fascinating to see this, in Highschool most black girls had their hair relaxed but my mum never allowed me to, so I’ve never seen the process of it and it’s eye opening to say the least.
Your hair came out absolutely beautful!! I'm 5 years natural and I truly can't take it anymore! I'm tired of having to use lots of products daily and taking most the day jus to get thru a wash day,im longing for the manageability and ease of relaxed hair. Funny the reason I became natural is because I stopped doing my relaxers and trusted a hair stylist to do it she overly processed and then put something else in and my hair was breaking instantly so I went natural, cut my hair and all. So now that I've decided I definitely want to be relaxed, I'm watching videos to brush up bec I will be doing it myself. Thanks for thos awesome vid and ps- u have the cutest voice, soothing to listen to!🥰
I’ve never seen or heard of a stylist doing a relaxer this well and detailed. You did this so well! This is kinda like a texlax. I’m scared Ima put my eye out, and have too many bad memories of stylists burning holes in my scalp to do it.
I love the fact you kept your curl pattern intact and wasn't going for bone straight. I've been thinking of texlaxing my hair. With all my ayurvedic knowledge my hair would really thrive. Do whatever blows your hair back queen (whatever you like). And thanks for sharing the timing break down for front/crown/back❤❤
What are the best Ayurvedic practices? Im looking into texlaxing my natural hair and I want to make sure I don’t repeat my mistakes from when I was relaxed😂
@@xonikeall relaxers should ever do is relax your curl pattern... Never bone straight, that's way too much damage. My mum and my current hairstylist both say and do the same. It keeps the strand somewhat strong. And never comb out hair while the relaxer is in.
You are gorgeous! I pray that your hair stays healthy and that you do not experience damage. I have seen several natural hair women put relaxers in their hair at home. I worry because I think you all should have a high-quality professional relax your hair.
Words can't express how grateful I am for this video. I've been natural for 6 years and I must say I'm exhausted. I love my natural hair, my natural texture, my natural length everything but the upkeep it so tedious. I'm relaxing my hair today I'm aiming for similar results so I will be following step by step. Thank you doll ❤❤❤
I don't think people understand when you are tender headed what it feels like to comb your hair in its natural state. I get a headache and my scalp is sore for days. I'm happy for you and your hair came out very nice.
And being natural is too harsh for my scalp so I relax. I have gotten sores in my head from trying to comb my hair in it’s natural state. Different strokes for different folks 🤷🏾♀️
Health wise is to refrain from eating meat, dairy, or processed foods. Those things are more likely to give you cancer since you are ingesting those chemicals.
@Shelia Murdaugh milk and dairy have been here since the beginning of mankind, I didn't know relaxer was... If you like to play with your brain and blood, which can affect the genetic makeup of any potential future kids that you plan on having, it is your choice. I mean people still smoke knowing the truth, people drink alcohol knowing the truth so ...🤷🏿♀️ people have been having allergies to everything more than ever in the last centuries compared to our ancestors. No wonder ... the first food who sustained any human being is milk, which you're not supposed to drink as an adult anyway....✌🏿
I have never seen such an in depth and amazing tutorial on relaxing 😅 you noted and covered every little aspect which is crucial in the whole process. I have no doubt you’ll take wonderful care of your relaxed hair 🔥 your natural hair was just as beautiful you rock both worlds!!
I’m a fan of people doing whatever they want with their hair but knowing that relaxer is related to cancers in some women… it’s a risk that I don’t feel is worth it. We’re already exposed to many cancer causing agents, putting another directly onto your skin is something that can be avoided.
I’m speechless this woman is so gorgeous , and omg her natural is so beautiful thick and omg just perfect , the relaxer came out very nice as well ❤️❤️💕💕
I like this idea of splitting the sections up by texture. I think it'll be helpful in the future to start off with the sections with the longer processing time first, that way you are rushing to finish the other sections
If you want to avoid spraying Olaplex zero, you can just mix it with Olaplex 3 and apply it like a creamy conditioner. You have to let the mixture sit on your hair for an hour or more though. But that combo has brough back the most chaotically bleached hair to almost pre-bleached condition for me.
I love this. I have decided to relax my hair after 10 years natural. I am tired, i dont feel like my hair is growing. I dont have the time every week to devote to wash days and whatnot, and i'm craving to see my length and wear my hair more. I dont see the point in being natural if im just hiding it under weave or protective styles
With all due respect, a chemical relaxer will EXACERBATE the problems you just listed-not alleviate them. And in addition to them, you'll also have to deal with a 50% increased risk of uterine cancer. Where is the logic?
Also, you don't HAVE to wear wigs and weaves at all. Why do you wear them if you don't like them? Smh, most black people just don't like our hair texture and admire silky hair instead.
@laulau4367 I rarely wear wigs. My hair is usually put into some sort of braids or twists. While i do love my hair, i hate dealing with it and i hate the shrinkage. But lets be real, all the natural hair representation is rarely real 4c hair. My curls will never pop like that or styles come out the same. Its frustrating. And a puff ponytail or short afro is not a satisfying result after working on my hair for hours.
You did sooo good this is more of a texturized result which I love because you didn’t break down the hair all the way. I would love to see your maintenance routine and touch up routine! ❤ Ohhh and a roller set!!! That would look so good!
Your and your hair are absolutely beautiful!! 😍 🥰 Wonderful results! You probably did one of the best tutorials I have ever seen! Very informative and you did your due diligence as well. Everybody ALWAYS got something to say about other people's choices. The fact that they are getting mad over YOUR decision is mind boggling to me. Everything has the potential to causes cancer these days 90% of everything you put on your body, wash and condition your hair with, and EAT has some form of chemicals in it ....whether it be potentially cancer causing or some other type of aliments...( Asthma, contact dermatitis, allergic reactions, fertility, behavioral problems in children, high blood pressure, diabetes and a slew of other diseases... it's there. I see ppl use Shine and Jam ALL the time when getting their natural hair braided...and on there edges EVERYDAY......and it has the potential to cause cancer as well as hair loss and fertility issues. It contains formaldehyde which is an known carcinigen..soooo...why ain't no body talking about how bad that is for someone to use that *everyday* in their hair? The way woman used to apply relaxers now versus Long ago is Night and Day!!! Especially for those who did it at home. We are way more educated on how to use it properly and how to take care of it better while being relaxed. I feel if you not doing anything immorally wrong...Please continue to do what makes you happy it's your life not theirs!!! 💯💕
People don’t talk about how EXPENSIVE, exhausting and time consuming managing natural hair is. I love my curls but I also love an easier lifestyle as well. I do not want to spend a whole entire day doing my hair. It’s a lot and it doesn’t mean we don’t love our hair.
I agree. My hair is long too. I cannot put poison in my hair. I don't oppose heat. People say using heat affects your natural curl pattern. If that was the case, after years of flat ironing and blowing it straight, we wouldn't need relaxers anyway. I alternate between twists, cornrows and blow outs which is done in about 3 hours-the quickest style. Good luck. Relaxers cause cancer & interupt endocrine function in your body. No thank you, I'm good.
Thank you so much for this, I've been looking all over the Internet for someone who has semi relaxed hair because I want my hair to still have some character and I love how deatiled your video is
Either get a texturizer or a low strength relaxer and leave it on for a short time. It’ll just release the curls. But still keep texture so you can wear it curly or straight
A very careful well-planned out self relaxer. I do not self relax but this was great to see. With your looser natural curl pattern you could probably get away with relaxing 2 to 3 times a year. I do it twice and I do not use protective styles other than keeping it off of fabrics and wrapping at night.
As someone with similar hair, I think It’s Gorgeous!! I love the texture that you left and that you’ll have even more manageability and have shorter styling times! Can’t wait for the next video! ❤
Wow I love it! This video is so helpful. As a natural myself I always struggle with what to do with my hair because there is so much pressure to remain natural and to "look natural". I love my natural hair but felt so much guilt, even just getting a silk press. I understand the importance of representation. However, we must all do what makes us feel happy and confident. The freedom to do what we wish is so empowering. This video is so informative and I love that you showed that the bone straight look doesn't have to always be the outcome. I also love that you showed a way to repair the hair after the treatment. This is so amazing and very empowering. Love the final look beautiful. This is the most informative video on perms I've ever seen.
I was looking for a way to relax my hair. I used to relax it all the time and even overprocessed by just going over the entire hair everytime i relaxed again. Then i went natural 3 years ago but i just didnt like my natural hair i couldnt wear it down because it tangles so quickly so i relaxed my hair after watching your video and it worked so wel. I set every timer for different sections of my hair and my hair still feels so healthy and is so much more manageable. Thank you so much ! 😊
My hair texture was already so loose so when I permed it to try to loosen it up a bit more it made it straight lol I just decided to cut off my hair and start over. It’s been 10+ years and I’m so sad but whatever it’ll grow back
There’s nothing wrong about relaxed hair. The only problem is when the new growth starts to come in and both textures start to hate each other 😂 I was relaxed all my life and went natural in 2020, since I wanted to get to know my natural hair, not gonna lie, I miss those easy wash days but I don’t think I’ll be going back anytime soon since I’m still on a journey :)
It's not the hair it's the medical problems relaxer caused I had relaxers all my life then I almost bled 2 death from a endometriosis and had 2 have a hysterectomy
@@Diamond-db3fx exactly. I had fibroids at 26 and my hair was always naturally. I’d be blaming relaxer too if I ever had any. There are tonnes of chemicals in natural hair products too. And nail gels and eyelash glues etc.
People think relaxing your hair is going bone straight hair. But you can do a like a lighting relaxer session just to loose some curls and sometimes just make your curls pattern more uniform. Have been doing dor years and its my secret to have curly and easily manageable hair to my liking.
Do the results look great yes, 10 out of 10, I think her hair looks amazing either way, she is allowed to do to her hair whatever she wants. However, without being all political on hair as a black woman, also as someone who has been natural for several years, I don’t think when a person brings up an issue on relaxer, they want our fellow sisters to feel guilty or bad about their choices, but the main reason for me is to bring awareness to the health issues of relaxers, where for instance a recent Oxford study has demonstrated that people who use relaxers increase their risk of uterine cancers and even breast cancer. Despite that when it is not well done, unlike this lovely lady on this video, your hair can thin down, some people remain with scalp damage etc. We know maintaining natural hair is a hustle because many of us have grown up using relaxers but also we have learned a lot on this journey, who even knew what their hair type was, if it weren’t for the natural hair movement we would not be having information on what is good for our black hair, companies would not also be investing in creating products for our hair. But all I wish to say is that the issue is not the choice you make for your hair because it is your personal journey after all, but rather the issue is in ignoring other health effects that may be caused by any products, as a matter of fact we should also investigate in other products not just focus relaxers.
The cancer scare law suits regarding the chemicals in straitners are being posted more and more on social media. Want all my sisters to be informed that this is more than a superficial aestetic choice we are making to straighten. Health is everything when you don't have it! Love to all my sisters out there.
As bad as I want to and as often as I've thought about it, this is why I won't do it. For now, I will continue to just blow it out to make it more manageable.
@@tapa428 I watched a video yesterday that talked about how the more we accept hair as it is and don't try to make it shape shift the less work it is. I pray we all can accept our natural beauty more. I only straighten once a yr and twist and braid a few on each side of my head now. No more hours of hair maintenance for me.
They should be informed and here is the whole truth. The researchers said that relaxers increase risk of cancer by 4%. Here's the catch. In order to get that 4% risk, there has to be "excessive use". This was defined as more than 6 times per year. You won't get that 4% risk if you don't do it this often. The researchers also said that more research should be done, because at this time, they cannot say that relaxers definitively cause cancer. Our sisters should be more concerned about diet, obesity, sedentary life, smoking and drinking. That is causing most of the cancer in our communities. Relaxers are the least of our problems.
I understand being stingy on the trims, but i got over it because the less i cut the more the split made; and you can always wear natural hairstyles while it grows back out if you don’t want to see it straightened shorter; i just got a lot cut off recently but great video! Never seen so much care with a relaxer in my LIFE…. keep up the great work and videos
You’ve the kinda beauty that when you look at it it just warms you and increases like your beauty increased as I look at you more idk if anyone can relate but this’s first time I see someone with this kinda beauty
What's crazy is that all the girls that are on the boxes were found, I think last year, and said they got silk press' and just wrapped it up at night and never used the perm, that they modeled for, on their hair at all. These perms were just meant to break your hair off.
That looked like a lot more than 4 years of growth, you took very good care of it for it to look that full and the ends look that good at only 4 years in the beginning!
I EFFING love it!!! Do you boo, I’m on the relaxer journey as well after trying the natural journey for 3 years,TWICE It was hard as heck for a woman with 6Z hair, lol!!!Stay safe luckygirl!!!
This is giving me the confidence I needed to try relaxing again. Your method is so creative and unique. Looks so beautiful ❤. Thank you for taking this time.
Gorgeous , as for me I won’t come back to relax my hair again and after watching this video I’m happier to stay natural and avoid the stress of one side of my hair getting more relaxed than the other or relaxing the ends every 4 months to avoid the transition 😢.
I thought about this, but my daughter reminded me that this is not a one time thing, but a monthly or bimonthly creamy crack event. I was like ok fine, then I chopped it off and now just wear my beautiful curls in a TWA. I now feel free and my hair is so cute. Best thing is it take. Less than 15mins for me to do my hair after a wash. This woman’s hair is gorgeous no matter what she does to her hair!
As someone who has been doing natural hair myself I will not blame anyone for relaxing their hair. The cost,the time, and they are so sensitive at the end of the day I always end up with a wig or braids
Your natural hair was beautiful and luscious on it's own. The relaxed look was a nice subtle stretch but at the end of the day relaxers damages the hair strands at this cost, which is why your curl pattern is inconsistent because the relaxers tampers with that and forces it to move against it's nature. The blow-out was really nice, but when the hair is in it's natural state those curls are indeed inconsistent and gives a damaged look. But it's your hair and your choice to do what you want to it! Personally I wouldn't encourage any natural girl to get a relaxer for the pure reason that it damages our hair strands by forcing it to do what it's not. It seems as though you texlaxed your hair instead of relaxing it. The texlaxed look was what you wanted. But yeah for me, chemicals on our healthy curly hair is a no go. But this video was interesting to watch! ❤and you are very beautiful.
@@Sweetlittlebun that’s different sister. I also have different curl patterns based on how I sleep and where the sun shines and where the product gets lathered on the most. Our head is still healthy. My point is not to damage our hair which in turn creates inconsistent curl patterns, so it’s really not an excuse 😅😂❤️
@@racheloshaksmusic not making one just saying some of us are born with multi curl patterns… it doesn’t always equal damage… mines just grows that way 🙈
On the List of differences you have No-Lye and Lye over the incorrect ingredients. Lye is Sodium Hydroxide and No -Lye is the Calcium. Great detailed tutorial! 👌🏼
My plan was to be a straight haired natural at the natural since 2016. And my hair is really long, but it takes so much time and effort and it's really expensive at the salon. This makes me want to just go back to getting a relaxer. All I wear are straight wigs.
I've been natural since birth. When my parents moved us to America, I was in the era (late 90's) where relaxers ruled and women were trying to rock the Aaliyah hairstyle. I was always picked on and asked why I wouldn't relax my hair. Then all of a sudden in 2003 people were telling me how beautiful my hair was. That is when the natural trend started to creep in slow. When the natural community exploded in 2009, I knew that in 5- 10 years, a lot of women would start to revert back to relaxers. Do what makes you feel comfortable. I have no problems with her relaxing her hair. The only thing I find weird is when someone lightly relax their hair with some texture still left and tell people it's their natural hair.
At this rate UA-cam thinks I want to relax my hair 🤣🤣🤣 I definitely don’t ever want to do that again but the videos are so enjoyable to watch (more so the successful ones, the fails causes anxiety)
Wow her hair was gorgeous! Do you know almost all of the women and children on the relaxer boxes actually has a silk press and not relaxed hair? Which is why they have such dense and healthy looking hair. But if you want to achieve straighter hair, why not do a roller set before straightening? Your hair would be straighter than this, even while you were natural. In fact, a roller set will look great on your new hair. Have fun with it!
The natural warriors are gonna flip over this one. But in all honesty I love this for you, Personally I had relaxed hair from a very young age and only recently became natural because I just wanted to experiment a little (I had heat damaged my hair from using an actual electric straightener lol) and it is so much effort and expensive. Allow black girls to do what they got to do with their hair. My hair was back-length when it was relaxed and very full. People mocking this seem have no idea what it's like to struggle financially lolol. Anyways, beautiful video and beautiful crown- you got this girl!
Screw the comments it's your hair not theirs and being a natural myself I've been thinking about going back to relaxing my hair it's so much maintenance and I can't enjoy my days off from work because most of it is spent on my hair
Y’all lying in the comments, not even hating it’s just it doesn’t look bad but her hair looks damaged. Looser curl, easier to manage but not consistent across her head. Her happiness is what matters most but geesh the natural was beautiful
I agree. Every woman should be able to do what they want with their own hair. But, I think your natural hair is absolutely beautiful. It may be alot of work to keep it that way, but seriously, it's beautiful 😊
We don't realize how much maintenance and time it takes for natural. I went right back to relaxer and I'm extremely happy! Love it sis, thanks for sharing.
Who is we?? You have to care for your hair or you won't have it, it doesn't matter whether it is natural or not. I guess detangling is easier not that I detangled when I had a perm anyway, permed hair is weak hair so it needs lots of care people just don't give it to it.
Just Fyi, in the U.S. relaxers have been found to cause fibroids, cancer, etc. There are many class action lawsuits going on now & more popping up. So to each his own but as a Cosmetologist relaxers are a service I will not perform as they are also dangerous for the person applying the product as well. Hopefully this comment IS seen NOT as discouragement or hate but as information that can save lives. 🙏🏽❤ Also this is not the proper way to apply virgin relaxers. You do not apply to the ends; it is applied to the midshaft (in between the roots & the ends), the roots & then the ends(since that is the oldest hair it is the most fragile). And NEVER allow relaxer to touch your body you're REALLY asking for trouble/disease. 💁🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️ This method would be considered a texturizer.
Hello Gorgeous, I love how you did it!! Turned out absolutely beautiful. I wonder if this is a good idea for those of us who are extremely tinder headed. It's not over processed which is awesome.
Here is my 7 month relaxer update ua-cam.com/video/NPuHrtdwRQw/v-deo.html
Other options to relaxers ua-cam.com/video/BtJ3u_lqjlc/v-deo.html
and now trim the ends
Can I ask where you're from?
If you've ever had a relaxer your hair is not ever virgin, ever, unless you cut it all off an grow some more. And that's a fact
I’m all for women doing whatever pleases them with their hair. I just must say that your natural hair was ABSOLUTELY LUSCIOUS!!! GORGEOUS!! Just BEAUTIFUL!!!
Is the WAS, for me
😭 @Ladi Dosi well ... it was soooo beautiful
Not hating on relaxing....but....I've not seen one person who moved from natural to relaxer who maintained that royal/regal look. Something about a black woman's natural hair just gives off POWER & MIGHT!!!
As someone with my much looser natural curls, natural hair is long. It's tiring. And if you want to wear it straight, you can really damage it. I'll never support someone who wants to relax their hair until it looks like the box but the way it's shown in this video makes a lot of sense. That's why I have a lot of hope for things like texture releases and Keratin treatments. I think permanently damaging our hair as a norm in our culture shouldn't be supported but low risk treatments that don't exhaust us is fine to me. Changing your look is fine.
Yes it was!!! So pretty!!!
Ya’ll hating on her new hair in the comments saying how beautiful her hair looked before the relaxer need to stop. You don’t know what her struggle with her hair was on a daily basis before this and you never will so, respectfully, keep your negative opinions to yourself. I am so happy for you girl, you finally have the hair you’ve always wanted and it looks amazing! 👏🏾♥️ Congrats love. Used all the best products too. 😘 Xx
I love your comment and I agree with it 100%.....👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Exactly
Exactly these hair commanders gets on my nerves!
My jaw dropped when I saw you were relaxing all that luscious natural hair! As a natural I know what a beast it is to manage. The relaxer is just as beautiful ❤
I'm pro relaxer but I would never use one if my natural hair looked like that!!
I totally understand why most women are relaxing their hair. Natural hair is a whole different breed of toddler 😩. It requires a lot of maintenance..you go girl. Enjoy your new journey. May your skin and hair continue to flourish❤️
@@ec785 urrrmmmm. No!!! I love my mane😂😂😂🙏🤗❤️
Huh?? Relaxed hair takes lots of maintenance if you want to keep it.
I love it. And what I love more is that black women are starting to do whatever they want with their hair. Ignore the rude comments people knew exactly what they were going to see on this video lol. I also love your voice and you are absolutely gorgeous! New subscriber! ❤
You know what I think….the natural hair beauties are tired of their design because they never accepted it in the first place. It was a trend that many jumped onto and now I believe that trend has peaked and it’s on to the next trend which ironically is revert….back to what we’ve been taught is beautiful and manageable and sassy and cute and all the other societal beliefs and to top it off it’s masked with statements like black hair is versatile and black women can do whatever they want with their hair and so on and so forth. You know “Only one donkey has bray right “
@Luna-xh7uywhite people aren’t the only people with straight hair but box braids were made by black people. So yeah 🤷🏽♀️
@Luna-xh7uyyou could wear box braids all you want girl but the same things gonna happen to your hair when you tried to use our hair oils smh 🤦🏽♀️
But this has sooo many risks and it’s really not healthy, that’s why there’s a ton of lawsuits against them. Plus the girls on the relaxer boxes never actually relaxed their hair, their all natural.
@@midnightwitch3847oh my lord ever since I learned about that a few years ago, I dont support using relaxers or texturizers. I remember on 2019 cutting all my hair off to go natural and after that I made a plan to only silk press and wear lace fronts whenever I wanted a straight style
I don't care what they're all saying about being disappointed you went to relax. I loveed your hair before and it's damn luscious now. I've been putting of going back to relaxer and not any more.
Your natural hair is my hair goals 🥹😩
Me too
Me too... Chemical would never see my hair if it got to that length...
StAaawwp😩I do NOT miss the chemical burns on my scalp from my childhood, but why is this video making me want to relax my hair. You did such a good job!
A lot of our moms did not apply our relaxers properly. As an adult I’ve been natural and relaxed several times. Doing my own hair and also going to the salon I’ve never had scalp or skin burns. A lot of my cousins lost their edges because my aunt simply didn’t apply it correct. Also I vividly recall them sitting and scratching the dandruff out of our heads prior to a relaxer. I recently texturized my daughters 4c hair because she is super tender headed. I bought the best of the best detangling products and wide tooth combs and brushes and it still hurt. Plus most of her styles would only last a few days. After texturizing she has zero tears during hair combing plus she still has curls.
@@TheeJayMac0214 what kind? My daughter had the same issues
@@brookemitchell2074 Just for me. I apply it and wash it right out. On relaxer day I add hair mayo after rinsing out texturizer and let it sit for a little while and rinse. I grease her hair and scalp with blue magic grease mixed with sulfer8 and Jamaican black caster oil. Her hair is growing and thick.
I'm natural, and don't ever plan to relax or straighten, but I love watching hair relaxing/straightening videos they are so satisfying! I also love your voice, it's so soothing 😊😊
Same. Fibroids giver,
@@parishers6351 PLEASE- 💀💀💀
@@parishers6351 I never got fibroids, I’ve been natural for 13 years and NOW I have fibroids. I don’t think they are linked
@@parishers6351 So nonblack women with fibroids???? Cause there are more things that cause those... like GENETICS
This is THE BEST video I’ve seen of someone doing a virgin relaxer!!! I absolutely love how very thorough you are, how you explained step by step what you were doing and the great techniques you used! Thank you so much for recording this!!! 😍
The best relaxed hair I’ve seen so far… still looks moisturized, full, and course/fine I love it
Yours is the gentleness, time, patience and know-how required for a great haircare routine. Your videos from this TexLax, to the 7 month follow up to the wash routine are some of THEE BEST videos on haircare in general I've ever seen in the 20 years YT has been around. Seriously. So many folks are not using products correctly, tugging/breaking off their hair or giving weird "expert" advice. Thank you for taking your time.
Although I’m a little sad you relaxed that beautiful hair, I love your results! I like that you kept so much texture, you can still get it bone straight if you wanted without having to worry about heat damage, and if you used the right products you could even rock it curly still. Gorgeous 😍
Why’re you sad about hair that’s growing out of a woman(who you don’t know) head? That doesn’t feel weird for you?
@@Wholesomereads did you also read the part where I said I love her results, or are you slow? Clearly she had no problem with my comment as she liked it, so you shouldn’t even be talking.
@@Wholesomereads That doesn’t sound weird at all! She posts content of her hair journey…of course the people who follow her journey are going to feel connected or disconnected if she makes change.
@@dwise2165 honestly, people are so annoying. Why would I be pressed about what she does with her hair? I just thought her natural hair was beautiful but her texturised hair is equally beautiful, it’s not that deep.
@@Wholesomereads girl hush
This is how relaxers should be applied. A lot of women leave it until it looks straight and dont follow the instruction and thats why their hair gets damaged.
Very detailed and strategic. My only recommendation with this strategy would have been to section exactly as you did (front, crown and back) BUT apply the relaxer all over in a single process.
Start with 16 mins on the clock - Only 1 timer 😊
Apply to the crown - you have 3 mins to apply to this area
Apply to the back - you have 2 mins to apply to this area
Apply to the front - you have 2 mins to apply to this area
Wait for the time to expire, wash the entire head, etc.
BTW You are absolutely GORGEOUS 😍
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Sometimes we just want our length to show! Having waist length hair for it to shrink to your shoulders might be frustrating! I stretch my hair using satin hair bands to stop the shrink ❤️
I’m happy you used no-lye! Please continue to be safe and healthy ☺️
“In addition to the October study, a 2021 Oxford University Carcinogenesis Journal study found that frequent, long-term use of lye-based relaxers could have serious health effects, including breast cancer”
This was a breath of fresh air for me!! I struggle with tenderhead and product headaches so I have struggled with going back to relaxed hair so this was right on time!! I feel confident that I can accomplish a head of hair that I can maintain and still keep some texture!! Thanks for sharing!!
I'm so glad!☺️💕
@@luckygirl20000 Straightened hair makes your face look older. Not “unpretty.” Just older.😢
Omg I love how this came out!!! I been natural for 8 years and I'm in a space where I want to wear my hair looser but not bone straight. This is so tempting!!! Thank you for sharing your process!❤
Me too! Been about 9 years and I’m near tailbone length. The looser curls look so good and TEMPTING
me too, my hair is so long now but its 4a so i can't see it, always turn in a fro 🥺🥺🥺 i'm a little afraid to make a mess.. too many years been natural
It's not worth it. Just stay natural and heat straighten how ever many times you like. Even if you only half process a relaxer, the texture gets terrible after a while and your porosity can do a whole 180. Only do it if you are satisfied with your length and don't care for growth any longer, willing to stay stagnant
Just get a silk press. Perming the hair is not necessary
It’s hard. It seems like her hair is more texturized than a relaxer. This will leave u with 3 textures. If u look at her roots they are straight, the rest of her hair is little curly. When her start to come back in it will be tightly coiled. Having that mixture can cause breakage where the new growth meets the relaxer. I had to deal with that with I transitioned and it caused so much breakage.
The final product looks amazing!!!! It's everything I've ever wanted. I DO NOT trust myself to pull this off with no breakage, nor do I trust any salon. I wanna recreate this texture so bad.
My thoughts exactly
Maybe try a texturized instead. It’s basically the same thing. It just has less chemicals. For relaxers to work like texturizers you just keep it in for less time.
Definitely not possible with a salon
@@buchi4630 it is you need to go to better places. It’s really hard to tell who is actually trained in textured/naturally coily hair :/
@@nybanx130honestly it makes me so sad to see that so many ladies don't know where to go to get a good relaxer or natural hair service. Why don't these hairdressers know the right way? I really don't get it
Just beautiful! I'm all for relaxer. It's just easier, and my hair grows faster when it's straight, it just does. I think that is because when it's straight, it's easier to see the health of your hair and what it needs, when you need a trim, when you need extra conditioning, etc. I've been relaxing my hair for 40 years. My hair is near my waist, and I've never had any problems or breakage from any relaxer, ever. I love my length too, and relaxing gives you that. I wear my curls occasionally in the summer as you showed you can, relaxed, when I'm too lazy or hot to blow dry it straight, and as you saw, you can still have curls! So many people think relaxing takes away your curls, which is just stupid, as it does NOT take away your curls. Thank you for doing this video! I hope it helps the girls who are thinking about it, but hesitant to relax, to see that's it's really easy to do, it doesn't damage your hair if you apply it correctly, and that it's not scary at all. ❤ Oh, and I could have missed it, but you forgot to tell all first timers how important it is to do a strand test before you perm! Just to make sure you aren't allergic, and that your hair is in good enough condition to relax.🙂🖖
Oh My. I just can't imagine 40 years of that chemical in your body sis. I'm praying for full protection and that none of it affects you at all!
Fascinating to see this, in Highschool most black girls had their hair relaxed but my mum never allowed me to, so I’ve never seen the process of it and it’s eye opening to say the least.
Your hair came out absolutely beautful!! I'm 5 years natural and I truly can't take it anymore! I'm tired of having to use lots of products daily and taking most the day jus to get thru a wash day,im longing for the manageability and ease of relaxed hair. Funny the reason I became natural is because I stopped doing my relaxers and trusted a hair stylist to do it she overly processed and then put something else in and my hair was breaking instantly so I went natural, cut my hair and all. So now that I've decided I definitely want to be relaxed, I'm watching videos to brush up bec I will be doing it myself. Thanks for thos awesome vid and ps- u have the cutest voice, soothing to listen to!🥰
I’ve never seen or heard of a stylist doing a relaxer this well and detailed. You did this so well! This is kinda like a texlax. I’m scared Ima put my eye out, and have too many bad memories of stylists burning holes in my scalp to do it.
I love the fact you kept your curl pattern intact and wasn't going for bone straight. I've been thinking of texlaxing my hair. With all my ayurvedic knowledge my hair would really thrive. Do whatever blows your hair back queen (whatever you like). And thanks for sharing the timing break down for front/crown/back❤❤
What are the best Ayurvedic practices? Im looking into texlaxing my natural hair and I want to make sure I don’t repeat my mistakes from when I was relaxed😂
@@xonikeall relaxers should ever do is relax your curl pattern... Never bone straight, that's way too much damage. My mum and my current hairstylist both say and do the same. It keeps the strand somewhat strong. And never comb out hair while the relaxer is in.
You are gorgeous! I pray that your hair stays healthy and that you do not experience damage. I have seen several natural hair women put relaxers in their hair at home. I worry because I think you all should have a high-quality professional relax your hair.
Words can't express how grateful I am for this video. I've been natural for 6 years and I must say I'm exhausted. I love my natural hair, my natural texture, my natural length everything but the upkeep it so tedious. I'm relaxing my hair today I'm aiming for similar results so I will be following step by step. Thank you doll ❤❤❤
Me too. I’ve been relaxed since 2017 I’m over it. I manage my hair & growth better when it’s relaxed.
I don't think people understand when you are tender headed what it feels like to comb your hair in its natural state. I get a headache and my scalp is sore for days. I'm happy for you and your hair came out very nice.
Same here but relaxers are too harsh for my scalp....so natural it is for me
And being natural is too harsh for my scalp so I relax. I have gotten sores in my head from trying to comb my hair in it’s natural state. Different strokes for different folks 🤷🏾♀️
Health wise is terrible I rather detangling.
Health wise is to refrain from eating meat, dairy, or processed foods. Those things are more likely to give you cancer since you are ingesting those chemicals.
@Shelia Murdaugh milk and dairy have been here since the beginning of mankind, I didn't know relaxer was... If you like to play with your brain and blood, which can affect the genetic makeup of any potential future kids that you plan on having, it is your choice. I mean people still smoke knowing the truth, people drink alcohol knowing the truth so ...🤷🏿♀️ people have been having allergies to everything more than ever in the last centuries compared to our ancestors. No wonder ... the first food who sustained any human being is milk, which you're not supposed to drink as an adult anyway....✌🏿
I have never seen such an in depth and amazing tutorial on relaxing 😅 you noted and covered every little aspect which is crucial in the whole process. I have no doubt you’ll take wonderful care of your relaxed hair 🔥 your natural hair was just as beautiful you rock both worlds!!
I’m a fan of people doing whatever they want with their hair but knowing that relaxer is related to cancers in some women… it’s a risk that I don’t feel is worth it. We’re already exposed to many cancer causing agents, putting another directly onto your skin is something that can be avoided.
I have no patience to even play with my hair like this anymore. I'm so glad I can do a 10-15 min wash n go every 3-4 days and be done.
I’m speechless this woman is so gorgeous , and omg her natural is so beautiful thick and omg just perfect , the relaxer came out very nice as well ❤️❤️💕💕
I like this idea of splitting the sections up by texture. I think it'll be helpful in the future to start off with the sections with the longer processing time first, that way you are rushing to finish the other sections
Thats what I thought sge would have done
This was a very well-done virgin relaxer video. I love your results. You did an amazing job!! 💜
If you want to avoid spraying Olaplex zero, you can just mix it with Olaplex 3 and apply it like a creamy conditioner. You have to let the mixture sit on your hair for an hour or more though. But that combo has brough back the most chaotically bleached hair to almost pre-bleached condition for me.
Wow this is so detailed and easy to follow. The results are gorgeous 😍
I love this. I have decided to relax my hair after 10 years natural. I am tired, i dont feel like my hair is growing. I dont have the time every week to devote to wash days and whatnot, and i'm craving to see my length and wear my hair more. I dont see the point in being natural if im just hiding it under weave or protective styles
You got a point there. It’s tiring.
With all due respect, a chemical relaxer will EXACERBATE the problems you just listed-not alleviate them. And in addition to them, you'll also have to deal with a 50% increased risk of uterine cancer. Where is the logic?
Also, you don't HAVE to wear wigs and weaves at all. Why do you wear them if you don't like them? Smh, most black people just don't like our hair texture and admire silky hair instead.
@laulau4367 I rarely wear wigs. My hair is usually put into some sort of braids or twists. While i do love my hair, i hate dealing with it and i hate the shrinkage.
But lets be real, all the natural hair representation is rarely real 4c hair. My curls will never pop like that or styles come out the same. Its frustrating. And a puff ponytail or short afro is not a satisfying result after working on my hair for hours.
@laulau4367 also there is not a 50% increase in chances of cancer. I think that is really dangerous to spread fear like that.
You did sooo good this is more of a texturized result which I love because you didn’t break down the hair all the way. I would love to see your maintenance routine and touch up routine! ❤ Ohhh and a roller set!!! That would look so good!
Your and your hair are absolutely beautiful!! 😍 🥰 Wonderful results! You probably did one of the best tutorials I have ever seen! Very informative and you did your due diligence as well. Everybody ALWAYS got something to say about other people's choices. The fact that they are getting mad over YOUR decision is mind boggling to me. Everything has the potential to causes cancer these days 90% of everything you put on your body, wash and condition your hair with, and EAT has some form of chemicals in it ....whether it be potentially cancer causing or some other type of aliments...( Asthma, contact dermatitis, allergic reactions, fertility, behavioral problems in children, high blood pressure, diabetes and a slew of other diseases... it's there. I see ppl use Shine and Jam ALL the time when getting their natural hair braided...and on there edges EVERYDAY......and it has the potential to cause cancer as well as hair loss and fertility issues. It contains formaldehyde which is an known carcinigen..soooo...why ain't no body talking about how bad that is for someone to use that *everyday* in their hair? The way woman used to apply relaxers now versus Long ago is Night and Day!!! Especially for those who did it at home. We are way more educated on how to use it properly and how to take care of it better while being relaxed. I feel if you not doing anything immorally wrong...Please continue to do what makes you happy it's your life not theirs!!! 💯💕
People don’t talk about how EXPENSIVE, exhausting and time consuming managing natural hair is. I love my curls but I also love an easier lifestyle as well. I do not want to spend a whole entire day doing my hair. It’s a lot and it doesn’t mean we don’t love our hair.
I agree. My hair is long too. I cannot put poison in my hair. I don't oppose heat. People say using heat affects your natural curl pattern. If that was the case, after years of flat ironing and blowing it straight, we wouldn't need relaxers anyway. I alternate between twists, cornrows and blow outs which is done in about 3 hours-the quickest style. Good luck. Relaxers cause cancer & interupt endocrine function in your body. No thank you, I'm good.
Thank you so much for this, I've been looking all over the Internet for someone who has semi relaxed hair because I want my hair to still have some character and I love how deatiled your video is
Either get a texturizer or a low strength relaxer and leave it on for a short time. It’ll just release the curls. But still keep texture so you can wear it curly or straight
Unprocessed was so gorgeous! Not a fan of the relaxer but it's your hair so to each their own 🌹
I really love how you used olaplex after the relaxer that’s wisdom there.
A very careful well-planned out self relaxer. I do not self relax but this was great to see. With your looser natural curl pattern you could probably get away with relaxing 2 to 3 times a year. I do it twice and I do not use protective styles other than keeping it off of fabrics and wrapping at night.
That's exactly my plan. Twice a year is what I'll go for.
This is the most perfect relaxer results that I have seen! If I relax my hair, I will use this method😮❤
As someone with similar hair, I think It’s Gorgeous!! I love the texture that you left and that you’ll have even more manageability and have shorter styling times! Can’t wait for the next video! ❤
Wow I love it! This video is so helpful. As a natural myself I always struggle with what to do with my hair because there is so much pressure to remain natural and to "look natural". I love my natural hair but felt so much guilt, even just getting a silk press. I understand the importance of representation. However, we must all do what makes us feel happy and confident. The freedom to do what we wish is so empowering. This video is so informative and I love that you showed that the bone straight look doesn't have to always be the outcome. I also love that you showed a way to repair the hair after the treatment. This is so amazing and very empowering. Love the final look beautiful. This is the most informative video on perms I've ever seen.
Girl do you. You don’t represent black women. You represent yourself. I’m sure you have gorgeous hair, regardless of what state it’s in.
Your natural hair was absolutely beautiful!
I was looking for a way to relax my hair. I used to relax it all the time and even overprocessed by just going over the entire hair everytime i relaxed again. Then i went natural 3 years ago but i just didnt like my natural hair i couldnt wear it down because it tangles so quickly so i relaxed my hair after watching your video and it worked so wel. I set every timer for different sections of my hair and my hair still feels so healthy and is so much more manageable. Thank you so much ! 😊
My hair texture was already so loose so when I permed it to try to loosen it up a bit more it made it straight lol I just decided to cut off my hair and start over. It’s been 10+ years and I’m so sad but whatever it’ll grow back
I’ve been watching these types of videos all morning… the joy you all have is making my day
There’s nothing wrong about relaxed hair. The only problem is when the new growth starts to come in and both textures start to hate each other 😂
I was relaxed all my life and went natural in 2020, since I wanted to get to know my natural hair, not gonna lie, I miss those easy wash days but I don’t think I’ll be going back anytime soon since I’m still on a journey :)
It's not the hair it's the medical problems relaxer caused I had relaxers all my life then I almost bled 2 death from a endometriosis and had 2 have a hysterectomy
@@theteleisewilliamsexperience how do you know they were caused from the relaxers?
@@Diamond-db3fx exactly. I had fibroids at 26 and my hair was always naturally. I’d be blaming relaxer too if I ever had any. There are tonnes of chemicals in natural hair products too. And nail gels and eyelash glues etc.
@@Diamond-db3fx Uhmmm..the fact that you need to wear à mask and wear gloves to Apply it...what does that tell you lol¿
@Day by Day Goals you don't.
People think relaxing your hair is going bone straight hair. But you can do a like a lighting relaxer session just to loose some curls and sometimes just make your curls pattern more uniform.
Have been doing dor years and its my secret to have curly and easily manageable hair to my liking.
Have you had breakage?
Your hair is beautiful before and after! Loved how thorough and detailed this was!
YES!!!! IT'S WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MY RELAXED HAIR ❤ IT STILL HAS A FULL LOOK WITHOUT HEAT!!
Lol not going to lie I’m sad it’s relaxed but the results? Came out very nice. This was the best relaxer videos I’ve seen. Your patience is admirable.
Do the results look great yes, 10 out of 10, I think her hair looks amazing either way, she is allowed to do to her hair whatever she wants. However, without being all political on hair as a black woman, also as someone who has been natural for several years, I don’t think when a person brings up an issue on relaxer, they want our fellow sisters to feel guilty or bad about their choices, but the main reason for me is to bring awareness to the health issues of relaxers, where for instance a recent Oxford study has demonstrated that people who use relaxers increase their risk of uterine cancers and even breast cancer. Despite that when it is not well done, unlike this lovely lady on this video, your hair can thin down, some people remain with scalp damage etc. We know maintaining natural hair is a hustle because many of us have grown up using relaxers but also we have learned a lot on this journey, who even knew what their hair type was, if it weren’t for the natural hair movement we would not be having information on what is good for our black hair, companies would not also be investing in creating products for our hair. But all I wish to say is that the issue is not the choice you make for your hair because it is your personal journey after all, but rather the issue is in ignoring other health effects that may be caused by any products, as a matter of fact we should also investigate in other products not just focus relaxers.
The cancer scare law suits regarding the chemicals in straitners are being posted more and more on social media. Want all my sisters to be informed that this is more than a superficial aestetic choice we are making to straighten. Health is everything when you don't have it! Love to all my sisters out there.
True....that's the only reason I won't go back to relaxing my hair
As bad as I want to and as often as I've thought about it, this is why I won't do it. For now, I will continue to just blow it out to make it more manageable.
@@tapa428 I watched a video yesterday that talked about how the more we accept hair as it is and don't try to make it shape shift the less work it is. I pray we all can accept our natural beauty more. I only straighten once a yr and twist and braid a few on each side of my head now. No more hours of hair maintenance for me.
They should be informed and here is the whole truth. The researchers said that relaxers increase risk of cancer by 4%. Here's the catch. In order to get that 4% risk, there has to be "excessive use". This was defined as more than 6 times per year. You won't get that 4% risk if you don't do it this often. The researchers also said that more research should be done, because at this time, they cannot say that relaxers definitively cause cancer. Our sisters should be more concerned about diet, obesity, sedentary life, smoking and drinking. That is causing most of the cancer in our communities. Relaxers are the least of our problems.
@@mendingwall3823 very very well said & very true …
People who are still buying Shea Moisture are just giving money to L' Oreal. Shea Moisture is no longer black-owned. And your hair looks fabulous.
Wow ! This is the best texlax tutorial ! Congrats :)
I understand being stingy on the trims, but i got over it because the less i cut the more the split made; and you can always wear natural hairstyles while it grows back out if you don’t want to see it straightened shorter; i just got a lot cut off recently but great video! Never seen so much care with a relaxer in my LIFE…. keep up the great work and videos
Best hairrelaxer video ever! Well done. You're hair is beautiful and so are you. Thank you for this!
You’ve the kinda beauty that when you look at it it just warms you and increases like your beauty increased as I look at you more idk if anyone can relate but this’s first time I see someone with this kinda beauty
Relaxers literally sucks the life out of our natural hair.
That's kind of the point. You get relaxed because you don't want natural hair, lol
@@brandyl3457 Ha ha ha... not funny now knowing the effects it has on our health.
@@Listening4n0w true story. You're right.
Exactly, you watch to go from so voluminous to so limp and she’s just like “my hair has never looked better” lol
Good for her.
What's crazy is that all the girls that are on the boxes were found, I think last year, and said they got silk press' and just wrapped it up at night and never used the perm, that they modeled for, on their hair at all. These perms were just meant to break your hair off.
That looked like a lot more than 4 years of growth, you took very good care of it for it to look that full and the ends look that good at only 4 years in the beginning!
I EFFING love it!!! Do you boo, I’m on the relaxer journey as well after trying the natural journey for 3 years,TWICE It was hard as heck for a woman with 6Z hair, lol!!!Stay safe luckygirl!!!
Velcro, one inch squares, greezing scalp…If I had manipulated my hair that much before putting in the chemicals… ON FIRE!!! Well done.
It's normal to want to do wathever please you but i really feel sorry your hair was absolutely gorgeous. As for me i will never go back to relaxer.
This is giving me the confidence I needed to try relaxing again. Your method is so creative and unique. Looks so beautiful ❤. Thank you for taking this time.
Gorgeous , as for me I won’t come back to relax my hair again and after watching this video I’m happier to stay natural and avoid the stress of one side of my hair getting more relaxed than the other or relaxing the ends every 4 months to avoid the transition 😢.
Wow such a big transition to do at home with such gorgeous natural hair it deserved salon treatment.
I thought about this, but my daughter reminded me that this is not a one time thing, but a monthly or bimonthly creamy crack event. I was like ok fine, then I chopped it off and now just wear my beautiful curls in a TWA. I now feel free and my hair is so cute. Best thing is it take. Less than 15mins for me to do my hair after a wash.
This woman’s hair is gorgeous no matter what she does to her hair!
Very unique voice. Your natural hair was beautiful. However, I liked your very careful relaxing technique.
Thank you so much 🙂
As someone who has been doing natural hair myself I will not blame anyone for relaxing their hair. The cost,the time, and they are so sensitive at the end of the day I always end up with a wig or braids
That's crazy how much the bond builder restored the curls!!!
Your natural hair was beautiful and luscious on it's own. The relaxed look was a nice subtle stretch but at the end of the day relaxers damages the hair strands at this cost, which is why your curl pattern is inconsistent because the relaxers tampers with that and forces it to move against it's nature. The blow-out was really nice, but when the hair is in it's natural state those curls are indeed inconsistent and gives a damaged look. But it's your hair and your choice to do what you want to it! Personally I wouldn't encourage any natural girl to get a relaxer for the pure reason that it damages our hair strands by forcing it to do what it's not. It seems as though you texlaxed your hair instead of relaxing it. The texlaxed look was what you wanted. But yeah for me, chemicals on our healthy curly hair is a no go. But this video was interesting to watch! ❤and you are very beautiful.
I have 3 to 4 different curl patterns and I don’t flat iron or relax… my curls are naturally inconsistent 😂
@@Sweetlittlebun that’s different sister. I also have different curl patterns based on how I sleep and where the sun shines and where the product gets lathered on the most.
Our head is still healthy. My point is not to damage our hair which in turn creates inconsistent curl patterns, so it’s really not an excuse 😅😂❤️
@@racheloshaksmusic not making one just saying some of us are born with multi curl patterns… it doesn’t always equal damage… mines just grows that way 🙈
@@SweetlittlebunNo hers is inconsistent throughout the strand from roots to tip.. straight then curly. (Not what ur referring to.)
On the List of differences you have No-Lye and Lye over the incorrect ingredients. Lye is Sodium Hydroxide and No -Lye is the Calcium.
Great detailed tutorial! 👌🏼
My plan was to be a straight haired natural at the natural since 2016. And my hair is really long, but it takes so much time and effort and it's really expensive at the salon. This makes me want to just go back to getting a relaxer.
All I wear are straight wigs.
You're natural hair is so beautiful.
Right
omg i can’t believe you relaxed your hair … cringing for you . your hair is so fluffy and healthy and great color
Both the natural and the now relaxed hair is beautiful 😍
I've been natural since birth. When my parents moved us to America, I was in the era (late 90's) where relaxers ruled and women were trying to rock the Aaliyah hairstyle. I was always picked on and asked why I wouldn't relax my hair. Then all of a sudden in 2003 people were telling me how beautiful my hair was. That is when the natural trend started to creep in slow. When the natural community exploded in 2009, I knew that in 5- 10 years, a lot of women would start to revert back to relaxers. Do what makes you feel comfortable. I have no problems with her relaxing her hair.
The only thing I find weird is when someone lightly relax their hair with some texture still left and tell people it's their natural hair.
Girl I might have to join you on this journey because I'm over it...I'm loving the slight perm look
At this rate UA-cam thinks I want to relax my hair 🤣🤣🤣 I definitely don’t ever want to do that again but the videos are so enjoyable to watch (more so the successful ones, the fails causes anxiety)
Wow her hair was gorgeous! Do you know almost all of the women and children on the relaxer boxes actually has a silk press and not relaxed hair? Which is why they have such dense and healthy looking hair. But if you want to achieve straighter hair, why not do a roller set before straightening? Your hair would be straighter than this, even while you were natural. In fact, a roller set will look great on your new hair. Have fun with it!
Your natural hair was so voluminous, thick and beautiful. Gorgeous Diana Ross vibes, but better.
The natural warriors are gonna flip over this one. But in all honesty I love this for you, Personally I had relaxed hair from a very young age and only recently became natural because I just wanted to experiment a little (I had heat damaged my hair from using an actual electric straightener lol) and it is so much effort and expensive. Allow black girls to do what they got to do with their hair. My hair was back-length when it was relaxed and very full.
People mocking this seem have no idea what it's like to struggle financially lolol. Anyways, beautiful video and beautiful crown- you got this girl!
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Relaxers cause cancer
If I have hair like this I would never relax it. Your hair is amazing.
Screw the comments it's your hair not theirs and being a natural myself I've been thinking about going back to relaxing my hair it's so much maintenance and I can't enjoy my days off from work because most of it is spent on my hair
Such absolutely beautiful result,great sharing sweetheart and welcome to the relaxed hair journey 😊
Y’all lying in the comments, not even hating it’s just it doesn’t look bad but her hair looks damaged. Looser curl, easier to manage but not consistent across her head. Her happiness is what matters most but geesh the natural was beautiful
Don’t worry your hair would grow okay no need to be pained about someone else’s hair
I agree. Every woman should be able to do what they want with their own hair. But, I think your natural hair is absolutely beautiful. It may be alot of work to keep it that way, but seriously, it's beautiful 😊
Nice!!
Always do what’s best for you. Women are going back to perms and that’s ok. I loved how you treated your hair after putting in the perm.
I'm 99% against relaxer. But when you said "I'm in love", you're the exception. Just take care of it really really well
We don't realize how much maintenance and time it takes for natural. I went right back to relaxer and I'm extremely happy! Love it sis, thanks for sharing.
I totally agree with you there
Who is we?? You have to care for your hair or you won't have it, it doesn't matter whether it is natural or not. I guess detangling is easier not that I detangled when I had a perm anyway, permed hair is weak hair so it needs lots of care people just don't give it to it.
@@ASmith-jn7kfwe didn't have to include you, ya know? 😂
The natural twistout was 🔥! The natural hair looked better to me. Gorgeous hair though.
Just Fyi, in the U.S. relaxers have been found to cause fibroids, cancer, etc. There are many class action lawsuits going on now & more popping up. So to each his own but as a Cosmetologist relaxers are a service I will not perform as they are also dangerous for the person applying the product as well. Hopefully this comment IS seen NOT as discouragement or hate but as information that can save lives. 🙏🏽❤
Also this is not the proper way to apply virgin relaxers. You do not apply to the ends; it is applied to the midshaft (in between the roots & the ends), the roots & then the ends(since that is the oldest hair it is the most fragile). And NEVER allow relaxer to touch your body you're REALLY asking for trouble/disease. 💁🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️ This method would be considered a texturizer.
Oh Lord, just cut my straight hair for natural hair becz of the product burns but am all here for ladies doing what they want with their hair 💕
Hello Gorgeous, I love how you did it!! Turned out absolutely beautiful. I wonder if this is a good idea for those of us who are extremely tinder headed. It's not over processed which is awesome.
Thanks 💕. I’m tenderheaded too. 😅
No matter what you do to your hair, it always turns out beautiful. Do you!!! ♥️♥️♥️