this is my favorite video i know i'm only 11 years old and i'm problay shouldn't be worrying about this but I remember when I was so excited to get a relaxer and then I realized it was nothing so that's when it got to the point where my mom can rely on a relaxer and she kept putting it in there and putting it in there so I told my mom I wanted to go natural and she said your hair will fall out and its going to be nappy so that's when I wanted to prove her wrong and show her that it can make your hair grow so that's when I did some research and I found you and you where the only one here who I can trust and when I first looked at this video and I saw the results and you truly,truly,truly made me a believer and pretty soon my mom too and I just want to say thank you very very much
oh my.god your hair is so pretty. i always get so annoyed when i hear these black women stereotypes about hair. am hispanic and some of the prettiedt hair ive seen is black women with natural hair
Almost everyday I get askd: But how did you get your hair so long?! So here is my long awaited video on the regimen that I used while transitioning to natural. Def evolved over time!! Not ideal or perfect but it's my story!! Also included are all the products and methods I used...I'm honestly so simple when it comes to products (and cheap lol ;) ) so I hope there is something useful for everyone!!! Love you all!!! Thanks for watching!!
Melissa Denise just now seeing this video Iam In the stage were my hair is the half perm(relaxed) and half naturals anyways you can help with that besides the things you gave
+Melissa Denise I am currently transitioning and i am feeling like my hair is not growing i started in april this year, (i know) and my hair is jus sooo tangled up pls what advise u have for me i'm feeling to give up t your hair just gave me hope xxx pls replyyy btw i jus subbed
Debs Kay If you're experiencing extreme tangling, it might indicate a bit of heat damage, but before you freak out, it might also just be the differences between your natural and your relaxed hair. There are many different methods to see if you're hair is heat damaged or not. Secondly, if you are applying a lot of heat, you can expect your hair to grow a lot slower and even if you're not, it's wise to use protective styling or just styles that are low mateince like braid outs, twist outs, or just using perm rods. A healthy diet, scalp massages, and herb supplements are all good supporters of fast hair growth. I know you didn't ask me, but I hope this helps!
Debs Kay hey love sorry for the delay...to add onto her comment...post wash I would try and just braid your hair...take it down when you want to style it...braid back up at night. I sometimes have this problem when my hair is in its curly state. Make sure you're using a good conditioner/detangle....your hair might be lacking moisture. Give it time tho transitioning can always be funky. Hope that helps some! xox
I relaxed my hair and rocked a short Toni Braxton-esqe cut last summerr. I am now ready to grow my hair out so I am going to really dedicate myself to this transitioning process. Like you, I have to pray for patience cause I know I will need it.
I Agree the exclusion of heat really helps with the transitioning process. I transitioned as well and it definitely helps those who want to take time to find good basic products for natural hair but still want to keep the length for styling
Ps ALLLLL things talked about in this video has a full video that you can find linked in the description box! List/links to products/tools are all there as well so please check it out!! xox
I love u . It's so much easier for me personally to take care of my hair using heat. People don't think it's possible to maintain healthy hair if u use heat. I do some of the exact things you do n it makes me feel good to finally see somebody that didn't chop all they're hair of anything drastic to achieve great length . U give me hope 😊
I transitioned starting in 2009 & started wearing it in its naturally curly state in 2011 & there were like you said slim to no videos on natural hair. Its amazing how just a few years later the natural hair community grew tremendously. I used aphogee too & shea moisture also. I even had an old coworker tell me she remembers the start of my journey & how much my hair has grown...Thanks for all your videos! Take care.
Thanks for sharing. My transitioning routine was very similar. I rarely used heat only because I fell in love with two strand twists. I two-strand twisted my hair most of my transition. I would used flexirods to curl my relaxed ends. 😊 I pre-pooed with a deep conditioner (50% moisture/ 50% protein) mixed with coconut and olive oil, shampoo and rinse out conditioner. Then leave in mixed with castor and almond oil. Then a styler. This has helped my hair to grow to waist length. I use heat maybe 4 times a year now. When I do, I take the opportunity to dust my ends and get rid of single strand knots. I've been relaxer free for almost 5 years. I cut off my relaxed ends May 2012.
SistaWith RealHair Aww well thank you for watching!! Your hair is gorg as well!! The moment I get my curls back I'm going to try out your wash & go routine!!
I'm relaxed and concerning transitioning long term. I'm trying to get as much information as I can. I've been on a relaxed hair journey for awhile so I'm thinking about trying something different. And I'm so glad you showed what it looked like with your hair straight cause I love my length!
Transitioning is definitely a mental thing too. Bc its so easy to use heat and makes it shinier and it makes it look tamed instantly. It can get addicting. But thanks to u and ppl who have done the same (transitioning) you set a good example and showed people (even us flat iron addicts) that hair can get better and grow healthy and beautiful again and that its not a lost cause to get our curly hair back and that its not impossible. Thank you and God bless u.
I got a perm when I was very young and don't remember how my natural hair feels so I asked can I get box braids and I did and I'm starting to feel curls I'm so excited wish me luck lol
Girl me too! Lol I have about an inch and a half of new growth and I'm so excited to see what my natural hair is like. I'm always tempted to big chop but I'm giving myself at least a year until I do but I'm itching to have my curls! Lol Good luck on your journey 😁
Great education of growing and transitioning your hair. I relaxed my hair in the past. My hair had been in 2 years of natural hair!!! Love it! Deep conditioning is my next friend. Your hair is gorgeous and healthy. It's about healthy hair that makes her grow longer and smoothly.
This is amazing. I would love to become natural since my hair is half natural half relaxed. I just have to be patient. I heard from a few people heat can grow hair out, I guess it depends on your hair texture or the strength. Thank you so much for sharing this information.
you are so amazing! such a great video btw. Ive been a natural for about 4 years and i would def say hot oil treatments once a week helped the thickness of my hair and braid/ twists outs!
I'm in the weening process right now from straightening my hair once a month for the past 3+ years (i'm 3.5 years post relaxer) I started weening in September of this year and have straighten my hair once (before halloween) since then and I'm noticing growth finally after being stuck at one length for a year and a half. I almost would clip my ends just about every straighten too which would leave me with no growth because I thought I had to trim them in order to grow my hair. Also in September of this year I added the simple step of deep conditioning to my routine and it changed my hair so much. It's much more healthier as I also am in recovery of heat damage(just a few peices in the front) And I'm finally in the stage of getting comfortable with my natural hair because all I have been knowing is straight hair. My goal right now is to go heatless until the new year to get my hair straighten and no trim until March. I love watching videos like yours and others to try out your methods and I just want to see if I will/can retain my length with your tips and tricks. Thanks for sharing
Because I was using alot of heat (once a month) i experienced some breakage from my hair salon so I started doing my own hair. I Co wash with Carol's daughter called Monoi Conditioners and shea Moistures Masques for deep conditioning over night too. I use a conditioning cap to lock in heat for about 30 minutes then, then i just sleep with a plastic cap and silk scarf. I do this every week, I use a regular blow dryer 1875 on High but on Warm, not hot. This has helped the heat damaged edges i had. I don't blow dry or flat iron around my temple if I'm going to do an updo, i stop using gels i found that ORS edge control was a waste of money because of clumping and when it dried it left residue on my edges. Under my natural curl pattern i cornrow my edges when wearing a down protective style. I found Melissa Denise's channel very helpful. I never had perm I went from natural hair to dread locks and then i did a big chop from the dreadlocks because the twisting of the locks caused hair breakage too around the edges. I have managed to grow my hair back using the same Keratin Brazil Shampoo and conditioners on wash days for the last 3 years. I am now using Carol Daughters and Shea Moistures for washing and conditioning on wash days. I use Tresemme's heat protectant for my blow dry and flat iron. I am no longer flat ironing my hair every months, more like every 2 months or if i have a date which is about every 3 months lol . #naturalhair , #noweave #nowigs Overall I found wearing my natural hair more liberating and appealing. My confidence is way up now that I am caring for my hair properly. I sleep with a satin cap from Wal Mart. However, I never go outside in my satin cap I wish women would stop doing that LOL Good luck to everyone!
Protective styling! If you have a thicker and kinkier texture it may be a struggle to embrace your natural hair after BC if you don't do an extended transition. I'm not saying hide your texture because it's beautiful. However wearing braids or sew ins (no leave out) can give you a little more time yo feel comfortable with your hair and give it time to grow out. All hair textures are beautiful so always be proud of what you have. I'm 16 and I BC when I was 14. My 2 year anniversary was this august and I'm embracing my kinky hair. I hope everyone can do the same.
This was so helpful! I am transitioning and I am in my 5th month and 8 months post relaxer. I think that I am in the type 3 hair type. Hopefully I will know soon without having to do a big chop!
Thank you for sharing your techniques. I am new to transitioning and really want to get great results!! Your hair is absolutely beautiful and I too can't wait to see my results longterm :-)
Melissa Denise I am 13 and my hair is shoulder length. All my life i wanted long hair like yours or at least to my chest i just didn't know what to do. I a going to use your tips wisely and get back to you on how i am doing.
Thanks great tips. Currently I'm transitioning from 15 yr old locs. My hair is thin and use to be thick. I wash n deep condition my hair every week with shea moisture Jamaican castor oil and it has helped a world of difference with my hair. But I flat iron my hair every week n use tresemee heat protector on it. It still has a semi curl pattern. I want to start wearing curly when the weather gets warmer. My little one had her locs out too but doesn't like her hair curly. Her hair is done every two weeks and her curl pattern is still strong when washed.
I've been natural my entire life but I've been flat ironing every two weeks for the past 2 years. I've had to do it 3 or even 4 times a week. I sweat a lot and it looks frizzy. It's bra strap length. But I wanted to be healthier. I'm new to your channel btw.
Great vid! I didn't get my first relaxer until college, it broke my hair off and I big chopped in 2001. That was a very traumatizing experience since I had always had long hair and back then everyone thought I was nuts or depressed to cut off "all of that pretty hair" lol. There were also NO products for natural hair. The only website for curly hair was naturallycurly.com, it was a lifesaver, but it was mainly for women with looser textured curly hair. I went back to a relaxer around 2008, hated it again and decided natural was best for me. I transitioned w heat as well for a year and a couple of months in from 2010-mid 2011. After that I went years with only applying heat once or twice a year and like you said that is when i saw the most growth. My hair is now almost the length of yours. I exclusively have worn wash n gos but as its gotten longer, the less patience I have for WnG's. My ride or dies for WnGs have always only been Suave Tropical Coconut conditioner or HE Hello Hydration and oil; most of the "natural hair products" don't work that well in my hair so I stick to what works. TJ's Balancing Conditioner is the only new addition. I wore it straight this winter but starting next month I will be back to braid outs and wash n gos for most of the rest of the year.
Just made good on your discount code for that massaging shampoo brush boo! Thank you so much! I've been wanting one for awhile now. Your hair is so freakin pretty! I look forward to applying some tips from you to my healthy natural hair regimen. I'm 6 months post BC & LOVING it! =)
LaBeLLa MiSSDonna thanks love!! I appreciate your kind words!!! I'm glad I'm able to be with you on your journey!! Good luck with everything and know I'm never to far away!! xo
NICE PRETTY HAIR. I'm glad you're eating clean. Looking up ingredients in my shampoos and conditioners made me start looking at that ingredients going into my body. I never would eat food to benefit my body but for my hair there was nothing I wouldn't do. LOL it's not even logical but it's true. I was like, "Who's got time for strong kidneys and good blood flow?" but as soon as I wanted to grow my hair I did everything I could to pack in those nutrients.
I LOVEEEEE your hair, especially after the braid outs. You're my inspiration 😁💖 I just went fully natural in January by big chopping (after transitioning for awhile) but I'm not really comfortable with the length so I protective style with Marley Twists. I wanted to know how I could dry my hair without causing any damage to it, before getting them installed.. And how I can moisturize them with limited style damage.
I follow you on Instagram I'm @_beautifulnaturally and I'm 23 months post and counting and transitioning back to natural without big chopping! You are an inspiration to me because I get so many people asking me when am I going to big chop? Um, Never! I'm growing my relaxer out and getting to know my hair all over again this has been a very rewarding experience for me and I thank you for being such an inspiration!
kyleestar1 You have to chop it off sometime. If you don't you will never know your true curl pattern because those straight ends weigh your natural hair down.
Mode par Rachel I already cambsee my curl pattern and my hair is mid back length where majority of it is natural so returning natural without big chopping is possible! It depends on your hair care regimen that's why have beautiful hair follow me on Instagram @_beautiful naturally and you will see!
Curly Princess of Cali it is possible people here on utube have done it successfully and so will I everything is not for everybody! That's why utube natural hair forum is so huge because everyone has come together to show how their very own way has help them and that's why they are successful educate yourself and learn your hair and anything is possible!
I started in 2009, unintentionally (i got fed up with spending 4+ hours at a salon) and slowly cut the relaxed part out. (an inch here and there). ORS Hair Mayonnaise really helped the process, and my current staples are Elasta QP, Pantene, Luster's Pink, and Soft 'n Free shampoos, conditioners, and moisturizers. My favorite oil, hands down, has to be grapeseed oil. Do you have a length goal? I'm hoping to be at bra strap length by Christmas...Thanks for posting!
***** Thanks for sharing love!! I had a goal of "let me see how long I can grow my hair" lol! I wanted to grow it down to my butt just to see how I could do it. Thanks for stopping by!! I appreciate you!!!
I started my healthy hair journey a few months ago and the results are overwhelming. (Excuse my grammar if its incorrect :0 im 14 and still don't know correct grammar LOL XD.) anyways, as I was saying I started like three months ago and i previously used to have relaxed hair, ever since i was like 10 till i was 13. I didn't appreciate my natural hair as a child (my hair type is 4a/4b) and when i was ten i took the decision to get my hair relaxed, I thought taking care of my natural hair wasn't going well hence why I got it relaxed. In these three years of having relaxed hair, I felt like my hair wasn't growing properly and regretted having a relaxer. My mom didn't like my natural hair BTW which is why she was more than happy to get it relaxed. After a while i decided I would transition , I thought it was gonna be easy as 1,2,3 , boy was I wrong i didn't relax my hair for like 3 months (which i know it is recommended to relax it every 3rd month or so, depends) and i did the inversion method frequently .I noticed my relaxed hair shedding and I ignored it my natural hair was so short because it was obviously just starting to grow. I did crochet braids all by myself .
+tricia edokpolor and when I took them out i had barely any relaxed hair left it all shedded(that's not even a word I know, but I don't know the correct term to use , sorry :b) and i was completely shocked. Luckily the the six week holiday was coming up so I wasn't too shy to come to school with short hair (I live in England btw) so I did a pixie cut and it failed . Finally the six week holiday arrived so I big chopped all by myself and i know your probably thinking how and why my parents would allow me to do this , i hid it from them (I'm stubborn, I know:b) by wearing a bucket hat for a while . They found out and suprisingly encouraged me and I was very happy. So as of today my hair is 4 and a half inches long which isn't too bad for three months . A recommended tip for people with natural hair who want longer hair is the inversion method. Thank you for reading this long-ass comment XD :B.Also use natural oils :b. For those of you transitioning may you have long healthy hair amen :b
My hair use to be almost waist length when I was young 18. After I left home received my first relaxer and it has never grown past my shoulder since. I have been natural on and off for 15 years. Second time its been 5 years. I hate my hair curly I like it straight. I trying to learn how can i keep my hair straight and grow it. Is there a way? I straighten my hair every two weeks. I try to wear a protective style in between. It seems the only time my hair grows is in braids which I cut my hair from heat damage and split ends and start all over. If finally is back but starting to see breakage again. Any help would be great! :) Your hair is so beautiful.
I'm 15 years old and I'm transitioning right now, I told my mom to stop perming my hair because it is damaging my hair I want to transition and grow my hair natural, I see new growth already!!! My hair is thick on my scalp and on the ends its relaxed. I wash my hair with conditioner every week, or should I? After I'm done washing it I blow-dry it of course then I trimmed the ends that was the 1st time I washed my hair and thought of transitioning. And when I'm done blow drying it I would grease my scalp and put some silky product I forgot the name of it lol, and I would put it in my hair, and my hair would feel and look so healthy moist. Then after I would braid it (with my real hair). That's how I will transition, from relaxed to natural.
Natural Teen Diaries Ikr, how long have you been transioning? I started in May of this year, in the middle of my head that's where I see A LOT of new growth.
Mosaic cc I've been transitioning for 6 months I started in February of this year and I'm going on 7 months this September and yeah I have a lot of growth from the front middle and back of my head
Natural Teen Diaries Same here, how long is your new growth? Mines 1/2 Inches so far. This long | | | | | | | | | | That is EXACTLY the inch of my new growth.
Yeah mine is maybe a little more than that I haven't kept track because the more I focus on how long it's getting the more impatient I become cause I only semi-big chopped so yeah I have a video about my new growth though
I was transitioning but u couldn't handle it so I just use a softener and it may not be as thick as it would be if I was fully natural but it's better than a relaxer lol
i have just bought the hooded hair dryer attachment and not even 5seconds of using the device, it almost caught on fire😱😱 i guess its safe to say im not gonna use it again
Wow, great video! Also, you have really nice hair! I have a crazy combination of multiple textures, so I've been trying to find some hair care products that work well for me. I'll try out some of the ones you were using. Anyways, great vid, and thanks for the tips. ^__^
prissypurpleprincess aww well thanks so much for watching!!! I know the struggle i have about 4 different textures as well. I always try my best to manipulate my looser sections with either rollers, rolling it on my finger, scrunching, and using a diffuser. Good luck out there love!!!
I been natural since 2013 and my hair is thick and straight plus I take vitamins as well want to transition to curly so what products do I need to get to make my hair curly and maintain it thanks :-)
You have a very beautiful hair. Which product did you use to make your hair so curly? I could still see the curls even when the hair was wet. Did you use texturizer? Or is your hair naturally that curly?
I am literally going through the process of transitioning again! I did the big chop about 3 years ago and I started flat ironing my hair a year ago when I hit collar bone length. I did not use heat protectant and I did not trim. Do you feel hair vitamins would also help as well as the tips you gave in this video?
I havent seen my naturel hair since 5th grade of elementary school... I am 19 now and i am making my OWN choice to transition. I don't know my natural hair pattern and i want to know Im not putting relaxers ever again
Hi did you take any vitamins Wow how did you get your hair to grow so long did you have hair braids do you have a protective style did you wear wigs or sewin did you do the greenhouse method are inversion method what product did you use did you moisturize your hair how often did you do it cuz I'm getting ready to cut all of my hair cuz I'm tired of my hair I am mad tired no matter what I do it won't grow please please help 😭😵😖😥😰😢😪😪😟😧😕😦
I've been transitioning every since November 2015 and idk if I'm doing everything right I feel like my hair is growing but I wanna knw how long do it take for my hair to get some curls and length and I'm using doogro growth oil is that a good oil and I'm using cantu leave in everyday how often do I shampoo and co wash what all do I need daily
this is my favorite video i know i'm only 11 years old and i'm problay shouldn't be worrying about this but I remember when I was so excited to get a relaxer and then I realized it was nothing so that's when it got to the point where my mom can rely on a relaxer and she kept putting it in there and putting it in there so I told my mom I wanted to go natural and she said your hair will fall out and its going to be nappy so that's when I wanted to prove her wrong and show her that it can make your hair grow so that's when I did some research and I found you and you where the only one here who I can trust and when I first looked at this video and I saw the results and you truly,truly,truly made me a believer and pretty soon my mom too and I just want to say thank you very very much
Awww good for you. Show your mom that natural hair is the best lol. Nappy is beautiful too. ;)
My favorite comment of all time , and my mom said the same thing . But I got enough nerve to go natural . And so far it has been going great . 👍👍👍👍
Raina Hankins I think your 14 or 15 now I’m also 15 how is your hair journey
Why can’t she be 11 it happend to me to I just started to go natural and I just turned 13
You are probably an adult now, but your thinking at that age was so right! I hope your transition to natural went well.
oh my.god your hair is so pretty. i always get so annoyed when i hear these black women stereotypes about hair. am hispanic and some of the prettiedt hair ive seen is black women with natural hair
Yas
Such a nice comment and this is why I love hispanic people!!
Thanks😘
Almost everyday I get askd: But how did you get your hair so long?! So here is my long awaited video on the regimen that I used while transitioning to natural. Def evolved over time!! Not ideal or perfect but it's my story!! Also included are all the products and methods I used...I'm honestly so simple when it comes to products (and cheap lol ;) ) so I hope there is something useful for everyone!!! Love you all!!! Thanks for watching!!
Melissa Denise just now seeing this video Iam In the stage were my hair is the half perm(relaxed) and half naturals anyways you can help with that besides the things you gave
+Melissa Denise I am currently transitioning and i am feeling like my hair is not growing i started in april this year, (i know) and my hair is jus sooo tangled up pls what advise u have for me i'm feeling to give up t your hair just gave me hope xxx pls replyyy btw i jus subbed
Debs Kay If you're experiencing extreme tangling, it might indicate a bit of heat damage, but before you freak out, it might also just be the differences between your natural and your relaxed hair. There are many different methods to see if you're hair is heat damaged or not. Secondly, if you are applying a lot of heat, you can expect your hair to grow a lot slower and even if you're not, it's wise to use protective styling or just styles that are low mateince like braid outs, twist outs, or just using perm rods. A healthy diet, scalp massages, and herb supplements are all good supporters of fast hair growth. I know you didn't ask me, but I hope this helps!
thanks hun, i dont blowdry my hair to b honest but yes i'll keep da in mind thnks bbes xx
Debs Kay
hey love sorry for the delay...to add onto her comment...post wash I would try and just braid your hair...take it down when you want to style it...braid back up at night. I sometimes have this problem when my hair is in its curly state. Make sure you're using a good conditioner/detangle....your hair might be lacking moisture. Give it time tho transitioning can always be funky. Hope that helps some! xox
It literally was nooo information back then like I'm so happy for youtube and videos like this !
I know right!!! I don't know how we all survived!
I'm going to transition for two years, lord give me the patience.
Same here!
I texturized my hair this month and it straightened some parts of my hair, so this marks month 1 of my transition.
I relaxed my hair and rocked a short Toni Braxton-esqe cut last summerr. I am now ready to grow my hair out so I am going to really dedicate myself to this transitioning process. Like you, I have to pray for patience cause I know I will need it.
Gizelle Blanc same
So how did it go?
I Agree the exclusion of heat really helps with the transitioning process. I transitioned as well and it definitely helps those who want to take time to find good basic products for natural hair but still want to keep the length for styling
Ps ALLLLL things talked about in this video has a full video that you can find linked in the description box! List/links to products/tools are all there as well so please check it out!! xox
Your hair is life!!💖💋
C Babe Thank you....I so appreciate you!!! xox
I love u . It's so much easier for me personally to take care of my hair using heat. People don't think it's possible to maintain healthy hair if u use heat. I do some of the exact things you do n it makes me feel good to finally see somebody that didn't chop all they're hair of anything drastic to achieve great length . U give me hope 😊
I transitioned starting in 2009 & started wearing it in its naturally curly state in 2011 & there were like you said slim to no videos on natural hair. Its amazing how just a few years later the natural hair community grew tremendously. I used aphogee too & shea moisture also. I even had an old coworker tell me she remembers the start of my journey & how much my hair has grown...Thanks for all your videos! Take care.
Thanks for sharing. My transitioning routine was very similar. I rarely used heat only because I fell in love with two strand twists. I two-strand twisted my hair most of my transition. I would used flexirods to curl my relaxed ends. 😊 I pre-pooed with a deep conditioner (50% moisture/ 50% protein) mixed with coconut and olive oil, shampoo and rinse out conditioner. Then leave in mixed with castor and almond oil. Then a styler. This has helped my hair to grow to waist length. I use heat maybe 4 times a year now. When I do, I take the opportunity to dust my ends and get rid of single strand knots. I've been relaxer free for almost 5 years. I cut off my relaxed ends May 2012.
So glad I found this video! I'm transitioning now and doing it with heat is the best way for me at this time!
I am SOOOO happy to have came across this video because I myself am trying to transition. Thanks so much for this.
Thanks for sharing!
Your regimen is (almost) similar to mine.
Beautiful hair darlin! ;-)
SistaWith RealHair Aww well thank you for watching!! Your hair is gorg as well!! The moment I get my curls back I'm going to try out your wash & go routine!!
Ashley is
You just summarized a good portion of your channel up in this video. Thank you!!
I'm relaxed and concerning transitioning long term. I'm trying to get as much information as I can. I've been on a relaxed hair journey for awhile so I'm thinking about trying something different. And I'm so glad you showed what it looked like with your hair straight cause I love my length!
so motivated to do my hair now! Thank you.
Transitioning is definitely a mental thing too. Bc its so easy to use heat and makes it shinier and it makes it look tamed instantly. It can get addicting. But thanks to u and ppl who have done the same (transitioning) you set a good example and showed people (even us flat iron addicts) that hair can get better and grow healthy and beautiful again and that its not a lost cause to get our curly hair back and that its not impossible. Thank you and God bless u.
Best video ever straight to the point..your hair is amazing just the thickness and fullness omg ...you can see how healthy it is!!!!
I got a perm when I was very young and don't remember how my natural hair feels so I asked can I get box braids and I did and I'm starting to feel curls I'm so excited wish me luck lol
Girl me too! Lol I have about an inch and a half of new growth and I'm so excited to see what my natural hair is like. I'm always tempted to big chop but I'm giving myself at least a year until I do but I'm itching to have my curls! Lol
Good luck on your journey 😁
YASS! This is my 2nd month in
+Erica Johnson lol same
saame
Great education of growing and transitioning your hair. I relaxed my hair in the past. My hair had been in 2 years of natural hair!!! Love it! Deep conditioning is my next friend. Your hair is gorgeous and healthy. It's about healthy hair that makes her grow longer and smoothly.
You're the UA-camr I've been looking for I'm so relieved I found you!
No way!! Youre the sweetest I'm glad you found me/we found each other!!! xox
This is amazing. I would love to become natural since my hair is half natural half relaxed. I just have to be patient. I heard from a few people heat can grow hair out, I guess it depends on your hair texture or the strength. Thank you so much for sharing this information.
Formof EVE Thank you so much for stopping by and you can so doing it girl!! You're half way there!!!
You're soooo pretty and your videos are always super helpful.
Just found your channel 💜 love it! I am transitioning and THE STRUGGLE IS REAL!!! LOL This gives me hope!
you are so amazing! such a great video btw. Ive been a natural for about 4 years and i would def say hot oil treatments once a week helped the thickness of my hair and braid/ twists outs!
Angela Gregory i appreciate your sweet words!! I havent done a hot oil treatment in years...i forgot about those great little gems!!! xox
I didn't transition I big chopped only because at the time big chops were all I heard of. your hair is simply gorgeous curly or straight, great video!
I'm in the weening process right now from straightening my hair once a month for the past 3+ years (i'm 3.5 years post relaxer) I started weening in September of this year and have straighten my hair once (before halloween) since then and I'm noticing growth finally after being stuck at one length for a year and a half. I almost would clip my ends just about every straighten too which would leave me with no growth because I thought I had to trim them in order to grow my hair. Also in September of this year I added the simple step of deep conditioning to my routine and it changed my hair so much. It's much more healthier as I also am in recovery of heat damage(just a few peices in the front) And I'm finally in the stage of getting comfortable with my natural hair because all I have been knowing is straight hair. My goal right now is to go heatless until the new year to get my hair straighten and no trim until March. I love watching videos like yours and others to try out your methods and I just want to see if I will/can retain my length with your tips and tricks. Thanks for sharing
Because I was using alot of heat (once a month) i experienced some breakage from my hair salon so I started doing my own hair. I Co wash with Carol's daughter called Monoi Conditioners and shea Moistures Masques for deep conditioning over night too. I use a conditioning cap to lock in heat for about 30 minutes then, then i just sleep with a plastic cap and silk scarf. I do this every week, I use a regular blow dryer 1875 on High but on Warm, not hot. This has helped the heat damaged edges i had. I don't blow dry or flat iron around my temple if I'm going to do an updo, i stop using gels i found that ORS edge control was a waste of money because of clumping and when it dried it left residue on my edges. Under my natural curl pattern i cornrow my edges when wearing a down protective style. I found Melissa Denise's channel very helpful. I never had perm I went from natural hair to dread locks and then i did a big chop from the dreadlocks because the twisting of the locks caused hair breakage too around the edges. I have managed to grow my hair back using the same Keratin Brazil Shampoo and conditioners on wash days for the last 3 years. I am now using Carol Daughters and Shea Moistures for washing and conditioning on wash days. I use Tresemme's heat protectant for my blow dry and flat iron. I am no longer flat ironing my hair every months, more like every 2 months or if i have a date which is about every 3 months lol . #naturalhair , #noweave #nowigs Overall I found wearing my natural hair more liberating and appealing. My confidence is way up now that I am caring for my hair properly. I sleep with a satin cap from Wal Mart. However, I never go outside in my satin cap I wish women would stop doing that LOL Good luck to everyone!
Landis DeBruce LOL! thanks for sharing all your tips girl!!! I'm sure theyre going to help someone out there!!!
Swear you just became my hair crush
Shantae says xoxo
Protective styling! If you have a thicker and kinkier texture it may be a struggle to embrace your natural hair after BC if you don't do an extended transition. I'm not saying hide your texture because it's beautiful. However wearing braids or sew ins (no leave out) can give you a little more time yo feel comfortable with your hair and give it time to grow out. All hair textures are beautiful so always be proud of what you have. I'm 16 and I BC when I was 14. My 2 year anniversary was this august and I'm embracing my kinky hair. I hope everyone can do the same.
I'm going to try this I want my hair this long 😍 your hair is beautiful
I appreciate ur honesty about u transitioning from permed to natural using heat! Bravo!
Mickey Well thank you for watching!! Appreciate you! xo
I love this. I just decided to transition, and I know the journey will not be easy. I'm looking for protective styles to try while transitioning.
This was so helpful! I am transitioning and I am in my 5th month and 8 months post relaxer. I think that I am in the type 3 hair type. Hopefully I will know soon without having to do a big chop!
QueenSheeMee That makes me so happy to hear that it was helpful!!!! Keep going strong!!! xox
Thank you for sharing your techniques. I am new to transitioning and really want to get great results!! Your hair is absolutely beautiful and I too can't wait to see my results longterm :-)
I'm currently trying to transition. I am sick of relaxers
I wanna transition but I'm scared
What are you afraid of might I ask?
Great tips! I'm currently texlaxed and don't plan on transitioning anytime soon, but your hair is gorgeous!
thestylenewsnetwork Thanks babe !! Good luck with your journey!!!
Very informative video! Thanks 😊
I got a relaxer in 2015 but I decided to transition. Best decision I've made. I appreciate my super thick Afro 😌 I will never get a relaxer again.
This is a good video. And your hair is gorgeous. Very pretty and healthy looking. Keep up the good work.
gmcmim1 Thanks for the love!! I appreciate you!!! xox
You're welcome :)
Melissa Denise
I am 13 and my hair is shoulder length. All my life i wanted long hair like yours or at least to my chest i just didn't know what to do. I a going to use your tips wisely and get back to you on how i am doing.
Thanks great tips. Currently I'm transitioning from 15 yr old locs. My hair is thin and use to be thick. I wash n deep condition my hair every week with shea moisture Jamaican castor oil and it has helped a world of difference with my hair. But I flat iron my hair every week n use tresemee heat protector on it. It still has a semi curl pattern. I want to start wearing curly when the weather gets warmer. My little one had her locs out too but doesn't like her hair curly. Her hair is done every two weeks and her curl pattern is still strong when washed.
Apryl Masdeu I hope they help!! Thanks for watching!! And good luck to you and our daughter with your journeys!!!
Thank you for giving so many great tips!!!!
Trying out the inversion method right now, it's day 2.. Can't wait to see if it worked!!!!!
mandypanda946 Let me know how it goes!!
love the super(man/girl) shirt!
I really like this I'm trying to do a transition and go all natural so thanks for posting this!
I've been natural my entire life but I've been flat ironing every two weeks for the past 2 years. I've had to do it 3 or even 4 times a week. I sweat a lot and it looks frizzy. It's bra strap length. But I wanted to be healthier. I'm new to your channel btw.
MD- great tips and thanks so much for the discount code on the scalp massager- I just ordered two!
Great vid! I didn't get my first relaxer until college, it broke my hair off and I big chopped in 2001. That was a very traumatizing experience since I had always had long hair and back then everyone thought I was nuts or depressed to cut off "all of that pretty hair" lol. There were also NO products for natural hair. The only website for curly hair was naturallycurly.com, it was a lifesaver, but it was mainly for women with looser textured curly hair. I went back to a relaxer around 2008, hated it again and decided natural was best for me. I transitioned w heat as well for a year and a couple of months in from 2010-mid 2011. After that I went years with only applying heat once or twice a year and like you said that is when i saw the most growth. My hair is now almost the length of yours. I exclusively have worn wash n gos but as its gotten longer, the less patience I have for WnG's. My ride or dies for WnGs have always only been Suave Tropical Coconut conditioner or HE Hello Hydration and oil; most of the "natural hair products" don't work that well in my hair so I stick to what works. TJ's Balancing Conditioner is the only new addition. I wore it straight this winter but starting next month I will be back to braid outs and wash n gos for most of the rest of the year.
nicadrmar Oh what a journey!!! I know it feels great to be where you are currently!! You go girl!! xox
yes it does! Thanks!
Loving natural hair life!
They also carry the shampoo scrub at the Dollar Tree. It works pretty good for me!
Just made good on your discount code for that massaging shampoo brush boo! Thank you so much! I've been wanting one for awhile now. Your hair is so freakin pretty! I look forward to applying some tips from you to my healthy natural hair regimen. I'm 6 months post BC & LOVING it! =)
LaBeLLa MiSSDonna thanks love!! I appreciate your kind words!!! I'm glad I'm able to be with you on your journey!! Good luck with everything and know I'm never to far away!! xo
NICE PRETTY HAIR. I'm glad you're eating clean. Looking up ingredients in my shampoos and conditioners made me start looking at that ingredients going into my body. I never would eat food to benefit my body but for my hair there was nothing I wouldn't do. LOL it's not even logical but it's true. I was like, "Who's got time for strong kidneys and good blood flow?" but as soon as I wanted to grow my hair I did everything I could to pack in those nutrients.
I LOVEEEEE your hair, especially after the braid outs. You're my inspiration 😁💖 I just went fully natural in January by big chopping (after transitioning for awhile) but I'm not really comfortable with the length so I protective style with Marley Twists. I wanted to know how I could dry my hair without causing any damage to it, before getting them installed.. And how I can moisturize them with limited style damage.
I follow you on Instagram I'm @_beautifulnaturally and I'm 23 months post and counting and transitioning back to natural without big chopping! You are an inspiration to me because I get so many people asking me when am I going to big chop? Um, Never! I'm growing my relaxer out and getting to know my hair all over again this has been a very rewarding experience for me and I thank you for being such an inspiration!
kyleestar1 You have to chop it off sometime. If you don't you will never know your true curl pattern because those straight ends weigh your natural hair down.
Mode par Rachel I already cambsee my curl pattern and my hair is mid back length where majority of it is natural so returning natural without big chopping is possible! It depends on your hair care regimen that's why have beautiful hair follow me on Instagram @_beautiful naturally and you will see!
kyleestar1 Your hair will never revert back. It's just not humanly possible. But those straggly ends r weighing it down
Curly Princess of Cali it is possible people here on utube have done it successfully and so will I everything is not for everybody! That's why utube natural hair forum is so huge because everyone has come together to show how their very own way has help them and that's why they are successful educate yourself and learn your hair and anything is possible!
Thanks for making this video...I learned a lot and you answered many of my questions!
Dee Williams GOOOOD!! I'm so glad you watched and I was able to help!!! xox
Thanks for the discount code!!!
Thanks for sharing regimen
Please do a straight hair night time routine
I hope my curls come out like yours. I'm just now about to start my journey. New sub so I really do hope you answer whenever I have questions
Wonderful video with excellent info. I loved the video and your hair is very beautiful .❤️💫❤️
I love your hair and curls!
Jaide Woghiren Thank you so much Jaide! I appreciate you!! xox
I started in 2009, unintentionally (i got fed up with spending 4+ hours at a salon) and slowly cut the relaxed part out. (an inch here and there). ORS Hair Mayonnaise really helped the process, and my current staples are Elasta QP, Pantene, Luster's Pink, and Soft 'n Free shampoos, conditioners, and moisturizers. My favorite oil, hands down, has to be grapeseed oil.
Do you have a length goal? I'm hoping to be at bra strap length by Christmas...Thanks for posting!
***** Thanks for sharing love!! I had a goal of "let me see how long I can grow my hair" lol! I wanted to grow it down to my butt just to see how I could do it. Thanks for stopping by!! I appreciate you!!!
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I started my healthy hair journey a few months ago and the results are overwhelming. (Excuse my grammar if its incorrect :0 im 14 and still don't know correct grammar LOL XD.) anyways, as I was saying I started like three months ago and i previously used to have relaxed hair, ever since i was like 10 till i was 13. I didn't appreciate my natural hair as a child (my hair type is 4a/4b) and when i was ten i took the decision to get my hair relaxed, I thought taking care of my natural hair wasn't going well hence why I got it relaxed. In these three years of having relaxed hair, I felt like my hair wasn't growing properly and regretted having a relaxer. My mom didn't like my natural hair BTW which is why she was more than happy to get it relaxed. After a while i decided I would transition , I thought it was gonna be easy as 1,2,3 , boy was I wrong i didn't relax my hair for like 3 months (which i know it is recommended to relax it every 3rd month or so, depends) and i did the inversion method frequently .I noticed my relaxed hair shedding and I ignored it my natural hair was so short because it was obviously just starting to grow. I did crochet braids all by myself .
+tricia edokpolor and when I took them out i had barely any relaxed hair left it all shedded(that's not even a word I know, but I don't know the correct term to use , sorry :b) and i was completely shocked. Luckily the the six week holiday was coming up so I wasn't too shy to come to school with short hair (I live in England btw) so I did a pixie cut and it failed . Finally the six week holiday arrived so I big chopped all by myself and i know your probably thinking how and why my parents would allow me to do this , i hid it from them (I'm stubborn, I know:b) by wearing a bucket hat for a while . They found out and suprisingly encouraged me and I was very happy. So as of today my hair is 4 and a half inches long which isn't too bad for three months . A recommended tip for people with natural hair who want longer hair is the inversion method. Thank you for reading this long-ass comment XD :B.Also use natural oils :b. For those of you transitioning may you have long healthy hair amen :b
+tricia edokpolor thanks for sharing your story and your advice
i hope your journey goes well and good luck :)
My hair use to be almost waist length when I was young 18. After I left home received my first relaxer and it has never grown past my shoulder since. I have been natural on and off for 15 years. Second time its been 5 years. I hate my hair curly I like it straight. I trying to learn how can i keep my hair straight and grow it. Is there a way? I straighten my hair every two weeks. I try to wear a protective style in between. It seems the only time my hair grows is in braids which I cut my hair from heat damage and split ends and start all over. If finally is back but starting to see breakage again. Any help would be great! :) Your hair is so beautiful.
Where is your hair journey video?? I sooooo want to see it!
I learn so much! Wow!
I'm 15 years old and I'm transitioning right now, I told my mom to stop perming my hair because it is damaging my hair I want to transition and grow my hair natural, I see new growth already!!! My hair is thick on my scalp and on the ends its relaxed. I wash my hair with conditioner every week, or should I? After I'm done washing it I blow-dry it of course then I trimmed the ends that was the 1st time I washed my hair and thought of transitioning. And when I'm done blow drying it I would grease my scalp and put some silky product I forgot the name of it lol, and I would put it in my hair, and my hair would feel and look so healthy moist. Then after I would braid it (with my real hair). That's how I will transition, from relaxed to natural.
I'm 15 to and transitioning it's worth it
Natural Teen Diaries Ikr, how long have you been transioning? I started in May of this year, in the middle of my head that's where I see A LOT of new growth.
Mosaic cc I've been transitioning for 6 months I started in February of this year and I'm going on 7 months this September and yeah I have a lot of growth from the front middle and back of my head
Natural Teen Diaries Same here, how long is your new growth? Mines 1/2 Inches so far.
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Yeah mine is maybe a little more than that I haven't kept track because the more I focus on how long it's getting the more impatient I become cause I only semi-big chopped so yeah I have a video about my new growth though
I was transitioning but u couldn't handle it so I just use a softener and it may not be as thick as it would be if I was fully natural but it's better than a relaxer lol
Great techniques 🔥🔥❤️
Can you do a more detailed video about protein treatments? I have high porosity hair and I hear that protein is a must for me
SincerelyBreConwell I sure will!!
i have just bought the hooded hair dryer attachment and not even 5seconds of using the device, it almost caught on fire😱😱 i guess its safe to say im not gonna use it again
+queennefertiti100 LMAO How is that even possible.
+Kim MargOo i realized i didn't read the directions lol it was supposed to be on low..i had it on high
Beautiful hair- thanks for sharing
kari Gaski no thank you! so much!! xox
When you know better you do better. I say that all the time. I try, girl I swear I try. LOL!!
I just started transitioning 3-4 weeks ago and my hair is super thick. What should i do? :/
Wow beautiful hair and long
Wow, great video! Also, you have really nice hair! I have a crazy combination of multiple textures, so I've been trying to find some hair care products that work well for me. I'll try out some of the ones you were using. Anyways, great vid, and thanks for the tips. ^__^
prissypurpleprincess aww well thanks so much for watching!!! I know the struggle i have about 4 different textures as well. I always try my best to manipulate my looser sections with either rollers, rolling it on my finger, scrunching, and using a diffuser. Good luck out there love!!!
Your hair is amaaaazing
SunnyNutQueerios You're amaaaazing!!! xox
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gorg, gorg hair....thanks the vid. Can you share how you avoid beakage?
Ive been using blowouts and braid outs, these are good ways to transisition i think
Very inspiring!
i’m starting to trastion at a young age my mom dosent kno what got into me but i’m tired of the perms and the damaged 😭💔
You said, when you know better you do better, then why would you use heat if you had to do it over?
I been natural since 2013 and my hair is thick and straight plus I take vitamins as well want to transition to curly so what products do I need to get to make my hair curly and maintain it thanks :-)
You have a very beautiful hair. Which product did you use to make your hair so curly? I could still see the curls even when the hair was wet. Did you use texturizer? Or is your hair naturally that curly?
I am literally going through the process of transitioning again! I did the big chop about 3 years ago and I started flat ironing my hair a year ago when I hit collar bone length. I did not use heat protectant and I did not trim. Do you feel hair vitamins would also help as well as the tips you gave in this video?
I havent seen my naturel hair since 5th grade of elementary school... I am 19 now and i am making my OWN choice to transition. I don't know my natural hair pattern and i want to know
Im not putting relaxers ever again
Do you have a particular heat setting range you use when you flat iron your hair? Your hair is very pretty
Please do a video on how you wash your hair in the shower
Yggnjmjunuhyhy It's no difference than how i wash it in the sink. You can see that video a few back.
what supplies do you use? do you mind if I use a free sample of your hair supplies so I can grow my hair just like yours??
Every 3 weeks of heat doesn't seem so bad to me. It's better than using heat everyday.
Exactly, once a week is bad, but heat only about once a month isn't bad at all.
thank you!
I have a huge problem with my hair where the whole thing grows fast and easy but the front except my edges are short and is hard to grow
Than you for sharing
looovvvveee your hair. beautiful
Hi did you take any vitamins Wow how did you get your hair to grow so long did you have hair braids do you have a protective style did you wear wigs or sewin did you do the greenhouse method are inversion method what product did you use did you moisturize your hair how often did you do it cuz I'm getting ready to cut all of my hair cuz I'm tired of my hair I am mad tired no matter what I do it won't grow please please help 😭😵😖😥😰😢😪😪😟😧😕😦
Love love love the vid!
BeautyLuvsMii I'm so happy you enjoyed it!!! I was hoping you would!!! xox
I've been transitioning every since November 2015 and idk if I'm doing everything right I feel like my hair is growing but I wanna knw how long do it take for my hair to get some curls and length and I'm using doogro growth oil is that a good oil and I'm using cantu leave in everyday how often do I shampoo and co wash what all do I need daily
Doo gro and wild growth every other night. Along with biotin and gelatin capsules. And you will see your hair grow.