I like to straighten once a week as well. I cannot wait two weeks or one whole month to wash my scalp/hair! 😂 My hair still has curls, and I believe heat is not the devil when you use a protectant every time you use it and don't flat iron everyday. 😊♥️
Anything more than 2 weeks and my scalp is on fire and I will smell like all the food I have been cooking. Lol. I am glad you have been able to keep your hair healthy and strong while enjoying heat. Heat should never be considered the enemy. We just need to understand how it effects our hair and work with it so we can enjoy more styles while being safe. 🤗. Thank you for watching. Welcome to the family.
Yasssss. I love that for you. I'm soo glad to hear it. It's important for people to share that there can be lots of success even when using heat. ❤️ welcome to the fam.
Thank you so much!! I'm sooo glad you are enjoying your hair. Just take your time and be extra safe with heat and will be fine each time you straighten. ❤️
Wearing my hair straight takes almost no effort or thought. But Wearing it in its natural curly state makes ne nervous. I experience soo many tangles and dryness when I wear my natural haor out.
Shanika, the reasons you give for preferring straight hair...esp, less tangles, breakage and less detangling time as well as saving money and easier maintenance makes a lot of sense. Love your beautiful hair!!! Living in the South with the heat and humidity I can't quite work toward that goal at this time, however I am looking to do this in the future. Did you wear your hair straight during the majority of your 12 years of being natural?
Heyyy. Thank you. 😊 the heat is ruining all my straight hair fun. From the time I went natural, I have been straightening my hair half the time and the other half I would blow dry and then put it up in a bun or 2 Dutch braids or the single braids. It's always been hard for me to leave the heat behind. So I just try to find some kind of balance and keep up with regular trims. But it is getting too hot lately I don't even want to use the blow dryer. 🤣 makes the house even hotter.
Thank you soo much watching. I am glad that the reasons I gave make sense. 😌 of course it may have it's own drawbacks, but for me, it is what fits best. 😊
Reason number 1 for me I GREW UP WITH STRAIGHT HAIR. I miss it so much. I love my natural hair too and gave it 10 years dedication. I live in a rainy humid climate so it's discouraging. I really want to move north.
Heyyyy. Thank you for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I grew up with my hair always in braids, pigtails,and ponytails. I end up missing my straight hair soo much too spring the humid months ans rainy season . I don't get to fully enjoy the style until November starts.
OMG. Your hair is giving me Life and Beauty. How often do you straighten your hair? Finally someone who feel the same way i do. Mine was half of your length almost then i jumped on the curly natural band wagon until i seen no growth and spent hundreds on hair products i never used and ended up throwing it all away. I was a straight natural from 2007 thru 2019 then i jumped on that band wagon. Now since i went back to my straight hair my hair have been saying "Thank You but you knew better than that" 🤣 🤣. STAY SAFE EVERYONE. GOD BLESS.
Heyyy. Thank you girl. I appreciate it. I straighten mainly in the fall and winter months. Either once a week or once every 2 weeks. And yessssss. My hair knows when it's feeling healthy and strong enough to handle being straightened. And I just listen to my gut feelings if I'm on the mood to keep it in a protective Style. Now I'm trying to find a good balance since my hair is soo long. As much as I love summer, I do miss being able to keep it straight and sleek without it reverting from the humidity.
Hello thank you very much I appreciate it. I would always encourage anybody to just do what they feel is best for their wants needs and lifestyle. We are so far into the future that we should not be suffering with our hair unnecessarily. 🤗
Being a straight hair natural is definitely doable. Just find a good routine and balance to avoid damage. And you will be swinging your straight hair with joy. Thanks for the support. 🤗
We just had some hot days here in Canada and the temperature has dropped again. But I know as soon as I straighten it again it'll be ruined in a day from the heat. Time for the braids. The temptation is soo strong. I love my hair straight.
Thank you for watching. There is a lot of fear that has been in us about heat damage and straight hair. But I am here to assure that it's possible to enjoy heat safely and wear your hair straight long term if that is something you are interested in. Our crowns are soo beautiful and versatile and stronger than we realize.
@TP once a month is for sure a good time frame. Especially if you are using it slow and taking your time with the application of heat. Whether its a dryer or a straightener. Always take your time. If will find over time what your strands can handle. The back portion of my hair can handle heat no problem. But the front is more fragile. It's been like that for over a decade. So I do less heat or few passes or quicker passes to avoid damage.
You know what I just noticed? I have 2/3 friends who are straight hair naturals and they both have hair longer than armpit length. 🤔. I like my hair blown out most times because I’m busy and like quicker styles.
That's awesome. Once I tried wearing my hair straight more and more I began to feel how easy it was to manage the hair. Even with the blown out styles, it was easier and easier. When I was relaxing my hair I was always stressing out about breakage. Now if I wear it stress and I use my wide tooth comb daily, the breakage doesn't bother me. I'm gonna join your friend group. ❤️
Honey, I just manifested you. I've been thinking of wearing my hair straight from this point forward and was wondering what it would look like since I've never really seen straight natural girls. You are stunning btw 💕💕. Definitely pulling the plug when I take my braids out
Girlllll you are making me blush. thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. being a straight hair natural is amazing. I have so much fun with it and you can definitely keep your hair strong and healthy while using heat. And of course I take a break from the straightener whenever I feel it is necessary. Do you do protective styles most of the time with braids?
@@shanikacorb yes most protective styles are braids or cornrows then I wear a wig. Girl I'm over it honestly. I wanna play with my hair too 😭😭. Definitely subscribing so I can learn more
I alternate between protective styles as well to give my hair and hands a break throughout the year. But I feel amazing getting to run my fingers through my hair wear up and down. Soo much versatility. I have loads of tips. Now that the weather is changing I'll get to make more straight hair videos. Welcome to the family. 🤗
Yassss omg I love this question. It genuinely retains almost all the length when I have it straight. Very little tangles and breakage and stays alot softer and feels stronger. When its in a more natural state it's a lot more fragile I find. And I see alot more shedding and I hear the strands snap and pop when trying to detangle.
@@MissAmeriNegro congratulations. You will do great. It is a journey, but once you listen to your hair needs and make it match your goals and lifestyle, you will flourish. Thanks for joining. 😊
Hello, thanks for watching. I have a Playlist that I have created with my straightening routines and wash day routines to keep the videos organized since there is a lot on the channel. ❤️
Hello I have a video on my hair journey and another video with tips I am working on updated video about length. Thank you soo much for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed. .🤗
Hello. Thanks for watching. A few days after I straighten I will apply a very light serum or oil to add back in softness shine and reduce frizz. Keeping my hair in a big braid or bun at night helps to lock in the moisture at the ends.
Hello. I would say it's a 3bc or 4a. It's a looser curl / wave. Different textures all over my head. It was a limp wave when I was relaxing my hair and then as a I transitioned, the curls became tighter. My hair is dense and thick but no very coarse. I think the heat has only slightly loosened up the texture but not much. 🥰
I have been a straight hair natural for almost 15 years. I stopped using chemical relaxers around 2012 . And it's always just been easier to maintain the length but straightening. Less tangles and manipulation once the hair is done being styled.😊
Surprisingly my hair is super dry so in the cooler moths it's fine. It's more of tan issue in the summer and when its humid. I haven't tried a dry shampoo before. I try to do more buns and braids in the summer so that I don't notice if it's getting oily and I use a spray bottle of water around my edges and roots when protective styling as well to freshen up and hydrate the hair.
Thank you kindly. When the weather gets cooler I start wearing it predominantly straight. And I straighten 3 to 4 times a month. Used to be weekly. But sometimes it gets pushed cause I have a baby. But it been maintaining very well. 🤗
My hair absolutely loves the heat. Many Yers ago, the heat contributed to breakage. But now, i keep things simple, lots of emphasis on regular washing, deep conditioning, and only 2 passes with thr flat iron. Lots of trial and error. But I can do my hair now without worrying about heat damage. 🤗
Heyyy. For me in the summer the easiest thing for me in braids. Lots of braided styles. Butt if I keep my hair out when straightened, one or two big braids at night with some oil or serum smoothes the frizzes away nicely. I have also tried the color wow dream coat supernatural spray and that worked surprisingly very well. 🥰
It's really nice. Hot hot but not humid yet. July and August it gets humid. June is a good month for the weather. Very little rain at that time. You will enjoy it. I usually have to do hairstyles that have lots of product to prevent frizz or wear my hair up.
Hello, when I was a teenager I relaxed my hair. It damaged my hair too much. I wasn't willing to continue to put my health at risk and my hair at risk so I stopped. Now I am able to get my hair just as straight without relaxers. It was the best decision I have ever made for my hair. 😊
@MichelleG333 I don't think there should be any issue. Everyone should be able to style and take care of their head in a way that they want to regardless or societal norms and pressures. Everyone is beautiful and the hair that comes from the head is an extension of that beauty. ❤️ im Just wanting to show that we all can take care of our hair in a healthy and still have fun with it.
Exactly. There is gonna be huge changes to my preferences, especially as I age. Even becoming a mother has made my preferences and it's all normal. I still feel absolutely beautiful with my natural. I think she might have been triggered as well. But I wasn't trying to offend anyone in the video. 🥰
I like to straighten once a week as well. I cannot wait two weeks or one whole month to wash my scalp/hair! 😂 My hair still has curls, and I believe heat is not the devil when you use a protectant every time you use it and don't flat iron everyday. 😊♥️
Anything more than 2 weeks and my scalp is on fire and I will smell like all the food I have been cooking. Lol. I am glad you have been able to keep your hair healthy and strong while enjoying heat. Heat should never be considered the enemy. We just need to understand how it effects our hair and work with it so we can enjoy more styles while being safe. 🤗. Thank you for watching. Welcome to the family.
Omg your a black Repunzel
Let down your beautiful hair 😍❤
Thank you soo much. I vote for me if they make a movie. 😊
@@shanikacorb Your welcome 🤗
I'm a straight hair natural. I love it and my hair is THRIVING!! ❤❤❤❤
Yasssss. I love that for you. I'm soo glad to hear it. It's important for people to share that there can be lots of success even when using heat. ❤️ welcome to the fam.
Its so hard trying to find this kind of content! Please don't ever stop. Fellow straight hair natural here
Thank you soo much. I love being a straight hair natural. I just take periodic breaks to give my strands a rest then back at the sleek styles. 😊
Omg you are soo beautiful! I got my hair straightened this past weekend and it's the first time I literally feel like I love my hair ❤❤
Thank you so much!! I'm sooo glad you are enjoying your hair. Just take your time and be extra safe with heat and will be fine each time you straighten. ❤️
I immediately heard the theme song from Pocahontas in my head. Fact.
Omggg thank you. I love that movie. 🥰 thank you for watching.
I’ve never seen natural hair like yours before..it’s amazing 😮❤
Thank you soo much. It's been years in the making but I'm very happy how far it's come.🤗❤️
I’m so glad I found your channel! I wear my natural hair straight as well and it’s so easy to do.
Wearing my hair straight takes almost no effort or thought. But Wearing it in its natural curly state makes ne nervous. I experience soo many tangles and dryness when I wear my natural haor out.
Shanika, the reasons you give for preferring straight hair...esp, less tangles, breakage and less detangling time as well as saving money and easier maintenance makes a lot of sense. Love your beautiful hair!!! Living in the South with the heat and humidity I can't quite work toward that goal at this time, however I am looking to do this in the future. Did you wear your hair straight during the majority of your 12 years of being natural?
Heyyy. Thank you. 😊 the heat is ruining all my straight hair fun. From the time I went natural, I have been straightening my hair half the time and the other half I would blow dry and then put it up in a bun or 2 Dutch braids or the single braids. It's always been hard for me to leave the heat behind. So I just try to find some kind of balance and keep up with regular trims. But it is getting too hot lately I don't even want to use the blow dryer. 🤣 makes the house even hotter.
Buy anti humidity spray how hair if you live in humid areas
Wow your hair is full long looks healthy, very beautiful
Thank you sooo much. It's been a log journey but definitely worth the process. Thank you for watching. 🤗
Least you don’t lie about it lol! Thanks for keeping it real.
Always keeping it real and authentic. There shouldn't be any shame. I wanna encourage other ladies to embrace whatever choices they make. 🤗
Thank you for sharing your video. I prefer straight natural hair also for the same reasons.
Thank you soo much watching. I am glad that the reasons I gave make sense. 😌 of course it may have it's own drawbacks, but for me, it is what fits best. 😊
Reason number 1 for me I GREW UP WITH STRAIGHT HAIR. I miss it so much. I love my natural hair too and gave it 10 years dedication. I live in a rainy humid climate so it's discouraging. I really want to move north.
Heyyyy. Thank you for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I grew up with my hair always in braids, pigtails,and ponytails. I end up missing my straight hair soo much too spring the humid months ans rainy season . I don't get to fully enjoy the style until November starts.
OMG. Your hair is giving me Life and Beauty. How often do you straighten your hair?
Finally someone who feel the same way i do. Mine was half of your length almost then i jumped on the curly natural band wagon until i seen no growth and spent hundreds on hair products i never used and ended up throwing it all away. I was a straight natural from 2007 thru 2019 then i jumped on that band wagon. Now since i went back to my straight hair my hair have been saying "Thank You but you knew better than that" 🤣 🤣. STAY SAFE EVERYONE. GOD BLESS.
Heyyy. Thank you girl. I appreciate it. I straighten mainly in the fall and winter months. Either once a week or once every 2 weeks. And yessssss. My hair knows when it's feeling healthy and strong enough to handle being straightened. And I just listen to my gut feelings if I'm on the mood to keep it in a protective Style. Now I'm trying to find a good balance since my hair is soo long. As much as I love summer, I do miss being able to keep it straight and sleek without it reverting from the humidity.
Your hair is beautiful! I'm definitely thinking of becoming a straight natural. So many reasons why!
Hello thank you very much I appreciate it. I would always encourage anybody to just do what they feel is best for their wants needs and lifestyle. We are so far into the future that we should not be suffering with our hair unnecessarily. 🤗
I would definitely going be a straight natural when I achieve my desired length goals insha Allah. You are my inspiration ❤. Beautiful hair as usual.
Being a straight hair natural is definitely doable. Just find a good routine and balance to avoid damage. And you will be swinging your straight hair with joy. Thanks for the support. 🤗
Your hair looks sooo heathy and gorgeous😍✨
Thank you so much. it's definitely not perfect and it's been a long process but it has come a long way. 😊
It's really beautiful 😍 I usually don't straighten my hair during hot months cuz I live in Tennessee. But you're making me wanna do it😂
We just had some hot days here in Canada and the temperature has dropped again. But I know as soon as I straighten it again it'll be ruined in a day from the heat. Time for the braids. The temptation is soo strong. I love my hair straight.
Thank you for this. On a mental level. I feel confident that it’s okay long term.
Thank you for watching. There is a lot of fear that has been in us about heat damage and straight hair. But I am here to assure that it's possible to enjoy heat safely and wear your hair straight long term if that is something you are interested in. Our crowns are soo beautiful and versatile and stronger than we realize.
@@shanikacorb if you don’t mind. Considering everyone’s hair is different. My hair seems to be okay with heat once a month. What do you think?
@TP once a month is for sure a good time frame. Especially if you are using it slow and taking your time with the application of heat. Whether its a dryer or a straightener. Always take your time. If will find over time what your strands can handle. The back portion of my hair can handle heat no problem. But the front is more fragile. It's been like that for over a decade. So I do less heat or few passes or quicker passes to avoid damage.
@@shanikacorb thank you 😍
You know what I just noticed? I have 2/3 friends who are straight hair naturals and they both have hair longer than armpit length. 🤔. I like my hair blown out most times because I’m busy and like quicker styles.
That's awesome. Once I tried wearing my hair straight more and more I began to feel how easy it was to manage the hair. Even with the blown out styles, it was easier and easier. When I was relaxing my hair I was always stressing out about breakage. Now if I wear it stress and I use my wide tooth comb daily, the breakage doesn't bother me. I'm gonna join your friend group. ❤️
Honey, I just manifested you. I've been thinking of wearing my hair straight from this point forward and was wondering what it would look like since I've never really seen straight natural girls. You are stunning btw 💕💕. Definitely pulling the plug when I take my braids out
Girlllll you are making me blush. thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. being a straight hair natural is amazing. I have so much fun with it and you can definitely keep your hair strong and healthy while using heat. And of course I take a break from the straightener whenever I feel it is necessary. Do you do protective styles most of the time with braids?
@@shanikacorb yes most protective styles are braids or cornrows then I wear a wig. Girl I'm over it honestly. I wanna play with my hair too 😭😭. Definitely subscribing so I can learn more
I alternate between protective styles as well to give my hair and hands a break throughout the year. But I feel amazing getting to run my fingers through my hair wear up and down. Soo much versatility. I have loads of tips. Now that the weather is changing I'll get to make more straight hair videos. Welcome to the family. 🤗
@@shanikacorb yay! Can't wait!
Do you find that your hair grows faster straight?
Yassss omg I love this question. It genuinely retains almost all the length when I have it straight. Very little tangles and breakage and stays alot softer and feels stronger. When its in a more natural state it's a lot more fragile I find. And I see alot more shedding and I hear the strands snap and pop when trying to detangle.
@@shanikacorb thanks for the response! I just started my straight hair natural journey!!
@@MissAmeriNegro congratulations. You will do great. It is a journey, but once you listen to your hair needs and make it match your goals and lifestyle, you will flourish. Thanks for joining. 😊
It's GORGEOUS!! 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾💝💝💝
Thank you. 😊
Beautiful 😍 hair
Do you have a video of your routine?
Hello, thanks for watching. I have a Playlist that I have created with my straightening routines and wash day routines to keep the videos organized since there is a lot on the channel. ❤️
Hello. Your hair is beautiful! Can you do a video on how you achieved your length? Thank you
Hello I have a video on my hair journey and another video with tips I am working on updated video about length. Thank you soo much for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed. .🤗
How do you keep your ends moisturized while it’s straight ?
Hello. Thanks for watching. A few days after I straighten I will apply a very light serum or oil to add back in softness shine and reduce frizz. Keeping my hair in a big braid or bun at night helps to lock in the moisture at the ends.
What is your hair texture before straightening? Has the texture changed over time from the heat?
Hello. I would say it's a 3bc or 4a. It's a looser curl / wave. Different textures all over my head. It was a limp wave when I was relaxing my hair and then as a I transitioned, the curls became tighter. My hair is dense and thick but no very coarse. I think the heat has only slightly loosened up the texture but not much. 🥰
How long have you been a straight hair natural?
I have been a straight hair natural for almost 15 years. I stopped using chemical relaxers around 2012 . And it's always just been easier to maintain the length but straightening. Less tangles and manipulation once the hair is done being styled.😊
Great video 👌🏽🥰
Thank you.❤
Love this video. How do you stop your hair from getting too oily between washes?
Surprisingly my hair is super dry so in the cooler moths it's fine. It's more of tan issue in the summer and when its humid. I haven't tried a dry shampoo before. I try to do more buns and braids in the summer so that I don't notice if it's getting oily and I use a spray bottle of water around my edges and roots when protective styling as well to freshen up and hydrate the hair.
Beautiful hair . How often do you straighten your hair?
Once a week or once every 2 weeks. I have it straight more often in the winter and as it gets really hot I switch to protective styles. ❤
You’re beautiful 🤩
Thank you. And welcome to the family. 🙏
How many times do you straighten your hair per month?❤ you look wonderful
Thank you kindly. When the weather gets cooler I start wearing it predominantly straight. And I straighten 3 to 4 times a month. Used to be weekly. But sometimes it gets pushed cause I have a baby. But it been maintaining very well. 🤗
@@shanikacorb heat doesn’t break your hair?
My hair absolutely loves the heat. Many Yers ago, the heat contributed to breakage. But now, i keep things simple, lots of emphasis on regular washing, deep conditioning, and only 2 passes with thr flat iron. Lots of trial and error. But I can do my hair now without worrying about heat damage. 🤗
How do you deal with humidity? My hair loves moisture.
Heyyy. For me in the summer the easiest thing for me in braids. Lots of braided styles. Butt if I keep my hair out when straightened, one or two big braids at night with some oil or serum smoothes the frizzes away nicely. I have also tried the color wow dream coat supernatural spray and that worked surprisingly very well. 🥰
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Are you American or Canadian?
Hello. I am in Canada.
@@shanikacorb what’s the weather like in June in Canada? I am going to a wedding
It's really nice. Hot hot but not humid yet. July and August it gets humid. June is a good month for the weather. Very little rain at that time. You will enjoy it. I usually have to do hairstyles that have lots of product to prevent frizz or wear my hair up.
why don't you relax it?
Hello, when I was a teenager I relaxed my hair. It damaged my hair too much. I wasn't willing to continue to put my health at risk and my hair at risk so I stopped. Now I am able to get my hair just as straight without relaxers. It was the best decision I have ever made for my hair. 😊
so your first reason is that you feel less beautiful with your natural hair, girl BYE. This bullshit.
Other races of women use curling irons and flat irons. What’s the issue? It’s a style
@MichelleG333 I don't think there should be any issue. Everyone should be able to style and take care of their head in a way that they want to regardless or societal norms and pressures. Everyone is beautiful and the hair that comes from the head is an extension of that beauty. ❤️ im Just wanting to show that we all can take care of our hair in a healthy and still have fun with it.
@@shanikacorb I agree. The original commenter seemed triggered. Its hair, we cut it, style it, and dye it. It changes based on how we decide.
Exactly. There is gonna be huge changes to my preferences, especially as I age. Even becoming a mother has made my preferences and it's all normal. I still feel absolutely beautiful with my natural.
I think she might have been triggered as well. But I wasn't trying to offend anyone in the video. 🥰
@@VirgosGroove3 Deep.