you look like a black barbie doll // fancy lawyer // expensive house wife with a interior design business // pageant queen - in other words, you just look very polished and sophisticated 😩 it’s amazing!
@@KDbelieves don’t stress urself out babe. i’m going through the same battle- trying to transition from college me - into “professional” me -- and i feel like i work so hard at trying to look feminine and delicate
@@cheyenne1082 Thank you for your concern, but I honestly love it. I like finding ways to beautify myself. After years of being insecure, I found my style and the looks that make me feel my best, so I strive to be closer to it. If I ever feel stressed from it, I would stop. (except working out. I hate it, but it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make to be a healthier version of myself)
Sometimes the heat damage is worth the natural flawless look. Closures and wigs can look too “costume-y.” I love that natural sew ins are back in. Very polished and chic.
🤣😂😂 I felt that with my soul and I’m a pro When the natural nazis come out I threaten to relax and wait for them to stroke out! Like sis…it’s MY HAIR worry about yourself 😘 As a professional I know A LOT about hair health and beauty…there’s a lot to be said about “heat damage” vs “heat compromised” everyone isnt trying to maintain their natural curl pattern some people are satisfied simply avoiding harsh chemicals so a little reduction in curl without chemical is not always negative, as long as your hair isn’t brittle breaking and non responsive to product and process! A beauty journey that make YOU feel beautiful is key 🔑
@@daughterofyah6209 lmao not string cheese! It depends on the woman. Sometimes I’m willing to risk it because imma slick back bun or a curly clip in girl. But I don’t recommend for my fro wearers. Sometimes you can risk it because it’s a small section that’ll grow out- but I feel ya!
nooo health is best! for my type 4 babes, use kinky straight bundles and invest in a Dyson Airwrap. When you need to re-blend your leave out you can use the Dyson blowdryer instead of a straightener. Life changer!
I’d also recommend at night a good sealant!! Jamaican black castor oil or blue magic leave in conditioner lotion is a great combo… every night rub hands together and put it only on your leave out, wrap hair at night and in the morning leave out is flat and tamed without even having to touch it. Keeps ends super moisturized too. It may feel like you’re putting a lot of grease in your hair but the grease helps so much with making the leaveout stick to your weave and also remain flat and not frizzy!! With this you’ll be able to hot iron your hair only once a week and when you do the night time sealants your hair will remain super straight for at least a week.
I'm relaxed, I find that wearing kinky straight sew ins instead of silky straight makes me no longer have to straighten my hair. Which leads to no damage
This!!🙌🏾Unfortunately, too many of us don’t like our natural texture so we’re definitely not going to buy a wig mimicking it😂Not saying that’s her but, that’s alot of other women
@@2cut32handle that doesn't make it better. There are plenty of natural products (including deodorant) that do not have ingredients that are linked to cancer. ? Thats a bizarre response to a factual statement. There are actual things you can do to avoid toxic products.
I agree that weaves are the most flattering. Realistic looks. I've tried them all. Lace wigs, head band wigs... but the weaves does a number on your natural hair. It was contant breakage trying to blend. Constant thinning. It's rough trying to figure out what works and make it work. Especially when your active. Hopefully your natural hair will grow and thrive.
Always loved natural looking sew-ins, in the last couple of years I’ve gotten in to u-parts which are the next best thing!! I haven’t gone back since!!!
Love this! I never found a UA-cam before of someone talking about styling hair with sew in and leave out!!!! I was raised with all white family had sew ins since I was fourteen and I’m finally learning!
Your leave out story triggered my ptsd lol the same thing happened to my leave out from middle parting and I had to nurse it back to health. The side part looks so good on you! 😍
Girl ! It’s actually very traumatizing I don’t even know if I can fully process because it’s very triggering as you said. In next weeks Vlog you’ll be able to see what my hair looks like without the extensions and the damage is so severe.
Yessss rich auntie 👏👏👏come thru!! 😁 Black hair looks so darn great on you!! I'm low-key jealous lol.. I dyed my hair black the other day and I was so depressed, it's not funny; I literally had to use bentonite clay and acv to get it out. (This is a trick I came across by accident over 2 years ago).
I understand your feelings towards wigs, I hate them as well. No matter how well they’re melted, I can tell it’s a wig; and I hate that I can tell it’s a wig. The only person able to make a wig look natural is Beyonce and none of us have Beyonce kind of money and resources. I’m natural, so to avoid heat damage for my leave outs, I use kinky straight hair. I barely ever flat iron my hair to blend it. Maybe use kinkier straight textures or go back to headband wigs for a bit to give your leave out a break. I know what it feels like to have my leave out break off and have to deal with short leave out, which is the WORST; So i can empathize! Due to recent damage, your hair is pretty fragile and will only get worse with constant heat; no matter how many conditioning products you use.
Yes !!!get the Olaplex number 3,4,5,6 and the its a 10 works wonders!! Bravo great combination!! Perfect professional products I use these on my clients
@@GabxCaroline no its neither its purpose is specifically to repair or rebuild broken disulfide bonds in the hair( damaged hair) but it only truly works if you use the whole system, But they do have a leave in treatment you may just have to check out their products to see what would work for your needs
Would you consider getting knotless braids in between your sew ins to give your hair a break from heat? I’m not a big fan of wigs either but find that switching between those hairs that are low manipulation helps from getting heat damage.
Yess huntay looking like a housewife!! My poor leave out needs to go to rehab. Im going back under my upart wig that's kinky curly so I can just do braid outs. My lil leave out needs a heat break. Meanwhile urs looks bombbbb
I love a natural leave out but I’m so over the heat damage I’m wearing French braids under my wigs all winter idc idc lol 😆 I will be doing crotchet hair in the summer. I’ll be back to leave out in the fall for the holidays then back to wig winters ❄️ with a hat 👒
Your hair is always laid!!! I've been using Olaplex shampoo and conditioner since the summer and love them. My hair stylist speaks very highly of the products so decided to try them out!
I love Olaplex. I have the entire line and my hair instantly feels better when I use it. Have you thought about doing a closure sew in to give your leave out a break?
@Chanell not the way my person does it. He literally just sewed it down. He put the slightest bit of got to be glue on the front lace to lay it down initially but I haven’t had to reapply it or mess with it at all. And since it’s sewed down on the sides it’s not moving or going anywhere
Hi Octavia, Happy Monday to you. Yay so excited for today's video and the tips you're sharing with us about how you achieve your gorgeous hair look 🥰😍 Sending you so much love 💗 as always
Girl ! I’m back with sew in too. I’m natural but at first I was using straight hair, looked good for 2-3 days but cause me heat damage. I tried kinky straight hair and I looks bomb but my leave out color never match my hair 😭🤣 Got me thinking about relaxing my leave out 🤔Struggle is real 😭 Great vid ♥️
Omg this was my struggle too! I found some hair that worked for me(kinky like) It blends very well whenever I use it. I have definitely straightened my leave out and had terrible breakage in that area😅🥺 It’s getting better now.
Yeah I just used kinky straight hair to blend with my natural hair. I flat iron it less then 1x a week; because it’s kinky, I don’t have to constantly flat iron to blend. What colour is your hair?
@@TheDaneyeledee my hair is not completely black, I would describe it as a grey-ish brown, in between #2 and #4. Kinky straight hair is definitely my go-to now, but you gotta have a great flat iron for it. I also find that wrapping my hair allows my not to straighten it each time ☺️
I had a sew in done last Saturday and I had to take it down today(only 5 days)😭 It was so uncomfortable and itchy. Please share your secret how you can wear it for long time.
Oh wow I know that had to be super uncomfortable. But, try using peppermint and a combo of tea tree oil underneath your braids.. Applying with an applicator bottle. Also design essentials has a peppermint and aloe soothing scalp tonic that works wonders. Both of these things are worth a try. I live by them and have been wearing weaves for about 5-6 years
I look so forward to your videos, your hair is so beautiful 🤩 I will try those products because I have a problem retaining length. You make me want to try a sew 🧵 in. One luv💕
I don’t get relaxers I go to Egyptians and my natural hair looks healthy and silky. To me relaxers make your hair dry, brittle and rough hair over time.
Love This topic ! Love your perspective love your channel. How much time are you giving your hair between sew-in’s? How do you maintain between work outs?
Lace wig looks crazy on me so now I’m on this video to learn lol 😂 I got some clip ins but they are digging into my scalp..your hair looks beautiful and thanks for the tips
I need my hair done. It cost approx $180 for my install and approx $150 per bundle for the hair I really need for blending. I need two bundles. The approx total for hair and install is $480 to $500.
And initially when I got my extensions they were 22 inches long but since I’ve layered it I will say 14 , 16, 18 and 20. In next week‘s WV, you’ll be able to see what my hair looks like without the extensions to see how short my hair is
Have you ever considered a closure sew in?? Your leave out looks like it is still trying to heal & closures can offer A LOT more protection! When your hair has already experienced damage, you really want to put heat on it sparingly to never until it is repaired!
A well needed video. I'm natural but my sister thinks that I'm her stylist. My background: I'm natural, not a stylist and cannot do hair to save my life😕😶
you look like a black barbie doll // fancy lawyer // expensive house wife with a interior design business // pageant queen -
in other words, you just look very polished and sophisticated 😩
it’s amazing!
I always thought that .. she is beautiful ❤️
Goals
Yes! I love this look. I'm currently on my glow-up journey. This is what I want to look like. Feminine, timeless, and sophisticated✨
@@KDbelieves don’t stress urself out babe. i’m going through the same battle- trying to transition from college me - into “professional” me -- and i feel like i work so hard at trying to look feminine and delicate
@@cheyenne1082 Thank you for your concern, but I honestly love it. I like finding ways to beautify myself. After years of being insecure, I found my style and the looks that make me feel my best, so I strive to be closer to it. If I ever feel stressed from it, I would stop. (except working out. I hate it, but it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make to be a healthier version of myself)
Olaplex 3 is what you need. It saved my leave out. Use it consistently during wash days and it will completely reverse any damage.
I will add it to my cart right now
It really does work! Also curlsmith bond salve! Life saver
Sometimes the heat damage is worth the natural flawless look. Closures and wigs can look too “costume-y.” I love that natural sew ins are back in. Very polished and chic.
V part wigs
🤣😂😂 I felt that with my soul and I’m a pro
When the natural nazis come out I threaten to relax and wait for them to stroke out! Like sis…it’s MY HAIR worry about yourself 😘
As a professional I know A LOT about hair health and beauty…there’s a lot to be said about “heat damage” vs “heat compromised” everyone isnt trying to maintain their natural curl pattern some people are satisfied simply avoiding harsh chemicals so a little reduction in curl without chemical is not always negative, as long as your hair isn’t brittle breaking and non responsive to product and process!
A beauty journey that make YOU feel beautiful is key 🔑
I agree with the rest but the first part-heat damage?? Nah you lost me there! My Afro be poppin’ asf. I can’t have string cheese in the front 😂😂
@@daughterofyah6209 lmao not string cheese! It depends on the woman. Sometimes I’m willing to risk it because imma slick back bun or a curly clip in girl. But I don’t recommend for my fro wearers. Sometimes you can risk it because it’s a small section that’ll grow out- but I feel ya!
nooo health is best! for my type 4 babes, use kinky straight bundles and invest in a Dyson Airwrap. When you need to re-blend your leave out you can use the Dyson blowdryer instead of a straightener. Life changer!
I’d also recommend at night a good sealant!! Jamaican black castor oil or blue magic leave in conditioner lotion is a great combo… every night rub hands together and put it only on your leave out, wrap hair at night and in the morning leave out is flat and tamed without even having to touch it. Keeps ends super moisturized too. It may feel like you’re putting a lot of grease in your hair but the grease helps so much with making the leaveout stick to your weave and also remain flat and not frizzy!! With this you’ll be able to hot iron your hair only once a week and when you do the night time sealants your hair will remain super straight for at least a week.
Thank you 🙏🏾
It wouldn’t be a good idea to put heat on your hair after you’ve used Jamaican black castor oil or blue magic, she’d essentially be frying her hair
Too heavy
@@TheDaneyeledee you can apply them after you straighten your hair 💕 not before
This video is a blessing because I don't see videos like this on UA-cam that thoroughly explains how to take care of the leave-out.
I'm relaxed, I find that wearing kinky straight sew ins instead of silky straight makes me no longer have to straighten my hair. Which leads to no damage
This!!🙌🏾Unfortunately, too many of us don’t like our natural texture so we’re definitely not going to buy a wig mimicking it😂Not saying that’s her but, that’s alot of other women
Are you aware that relaxers are linked to cancer in BW?
@@arain764niara Are you aware that cancer causing agents are in many products we use daily, even deodorants?
@@arain764niara yes also alota food u eat too. So it's pick ur poison at this point.
@@2cut32handle that doesn't make it better. There are plenty of natural products (including deodorant) that do not have ingredients that are linked to cancer. ? Thats a bizarre response to a factual statement. There are actual things you can do to avoid toxic products.
I agree that weaves are the most flattering. Realistic looks. I've tried them all. Lace wigs, head band wigs... but the weaves does a number on your natural hair. It was contant breakage trying to blend. Constant thinning. It's rough trying to figure out what works and make it work. Especially when your active. Hopefully your natural hair will grow and thrive.
this is my struggle have you figured it out yet?
@@ChaniceRich your natural hair
Always loved natural looking sew-ins, in the last couple of years I’ve gotten in to u-parts which are the next best thing!! I haven’t gone back since!!!
Love this! I never found a UA-cam before of someone talking about styling hair with sew in and leave out!!!! I was raised with all white family had sew ins since I was fourteen and I’m finally learning!
What are you doing on UA-cam radiating so much beauty and class? You go girl.
Your leave out story triggered my ptsd lol the same thing happened to my leave out from middle parting and I had to nurse it back to health. The side part looks so good on you! 😍
Girl ! It’s actually very traumatizing I don’t even know if I can fully process because it’s very triggering as you said. In next weeks Vlog you’ll be able to see what my hair looks like without the extensions and the damage is so severe.
You look like a doll😍 love the hair updates. Side part is so flattering on you.
Yessss rich auntie 👏👏👏come thru!! 😁
Black hair looks so darn great on you!! I'm low-key jealous lol.. I dyed my hair black the other day and I was so depressed, it's not funny; I literally had to use bentonite clay and acv to get it out. (This is a trick I came across by accident over 2 years ago).
oh no , I get so jealous of those with highlights and blonde hair but I’m so nervous to try it so I get it
@@OctaviaB I promise you, any color would suit you. Try a layer/row of color and see how you like it. Give burgundy a try first 😁
Where I can I learn more about this trick @ariesempress? I hate black hair I dyed it and want it out
The hair looks gorgeous on you and your leave out is really growing
Yes it is I’m really trying to maintain it so it doesn’t fall off again
I understand your feelings towards wigs, I hate them as well. No matter how well they’re melted, I can tell it’s a wig; and I hate that I can tell it’s a wig. The only person able to make a wig look natural is Beyonce and none of us have Beyonce kind of money and resources. I’m natural, so to avoid heat damage for my leave outs, I use kinky straight hair. I barely ever flat iron my hair to blend it. Maybe use kinkier straight textures or go back to headband wigs for a bit to give your leave out a break. I know what it feels like to have my leave out break off and have to deal with short leave out, which is the WORST; So i can empathize! Due to recent damage, your hair is pretty fragile and will only get worse with constant heat; no matter how many conditioning products you use.
Yes !!!get the Olaplex number 3,4,5,6 and the its a 10 works wonders!! Bravo great combination!! Perfect professional products I use these on my clients
Thank you so much for the tip I’m definitely going to pick them all up in Sephora
Is it a protein or moisturising treatment
@@GabxCaroline no its neither its purpose is specifically to repair or rebuild broken disulfide bonds in the hair( damaged hair) but it only truly works if you use the whole system, But they do have a leave in treatment you may just have to check out their products to see what would work for your needs
@@Joaaribah thanks!
Would you consider getting knotless braids in between your sew ins to give your hair a break from heat? I’m not a big fan of wigs either but find that switching between those hairs that are low manipulation helps from getting heat damage.
Yess huntay looking like a housewife!! My poor leave out needs to go to rehab. Im going back under my upart wig that's kinky curly so I can just do braid outs. My lil leave out needs a heat break. Meanwhile urs looks bombbbb
I love a natural leave out but I’m so over the heat damage I’m wearing French braids under my wigs all winter idc idc lol 😆 I will be doing crotchet hair in the summer. I’ll be back to leave out in the fall for the holidays then back to wig winters ❄️ with a hat 👒
Your hair looks really really pretty
Thank you so much 😊
Your hair always looks so good 😍 I’m loving the blowout look as well.
Thank you ❤️
Your hair is always laid!!! I've been using Olaplex shampoo and conditioner since the summer and love them. My hair stylist speaks very highly of the products so decided to try them out!
I love Olaplex. I have the entire line and my hair instantly feels better when I use it.
Have you thought about doing a closure sew in to give your leave out a break?
@Chanell not the way my person does it. He literally just sewed it down. He put the slightest bit of got to be glue on the front lace to lay it down initially but I haven’t had to reapply it or mess with it at all. And since it’s sewed down on the sides it’s not moving or going anywhere
@@JaneeLeeSanders is it uncomfortable? Does it itch? How long do you have it on?
Do you still do your own sew ins? Its honestly such a boss move to be able to slay your own hair & I’m trying to level up to be there girl!
I’ve been wanting to try a sew-in!
Thanks so much for sharing this.
I’m 2 years late, but girl you did that!!
Hi Octavia, Happy Monday to you. Yay so excited for today's video and the tips you're sharing with us about how you achieve your gorgeous hair look 🥰😍 Sending you so much love 💗 as always
Love received and reciprocated!
Thank you so much for being here and watching❤️
Girl ! I’m back with sew in too. I’m natural but at first I was using straight hair, looked good for 2-3 days but cause me heat damage. I tried kinky straight hair and I looks bomb but my leave out color never match my hair 😭🤣
Got me thinking about relaxing my leave out 🤔Struggle is real 😭
Great vid ♥️
Omg this was my struggle too! I found some hair that worked for me(kinky like) It blends very well whenever I use it. I have definitely straightened my leave out and had terrible breakage in that area😅🥺 It’s getting better now.
Yeah I just used kinky straight hair to blend with my natural hair. I flat iron it less then 1x a week; because it’s kinky, I don’t have to constantly flat iron to blend. What colour is your hair?
@@TheDaneyeledee my hair is not completely black, I would describe it as a grey-ish brown, in between #2 and #4.
Kinky straight hair is definitely my go-to now, but you gotta have a great flat iron for it. I also find that wrapping my hair allows my not to straighten it each time ☺️
@@satoyaspencer2215 being natural and wearing sew in hard 😂😂 and why does kinky straight hair has to be more expensive 🤧
Try going to a stylist that can color it to match your natural hair color.
I have microlinks in now which is cool but literally am going back to sew ins and CANNOT wait. Why did we ever give those up!!!
Ohh! How are micro links ?? I really wanted to try once my hair is longer
I honestly love this look on you, great tips! 😍♥️
Octavia can you please do a Morning/ Night routine? You haven’t done those in a while. I keep rewatching the old ones.😂
Most important video that I’ve been waiting for
🤍🤍🤍🤍
Another UA-camr had you on their page and…. Whew!! Sis you’re GORGEOUS!!! That’s all… bye!
Omg who?! Thank you btw 😊
@@OctaviaB from AAYAN X 💖
you're gorgeous 😍 the hair is givingggg
I had a sew in done last Saturday and I had to take it down today(only 5 days)😭 It was so uncomfortable and itchy. Please share your secret how you can wear it for long time.
U have to get used to ot
Girllll! I had mine for 3 days! My scalp was flaky and on fire. I’m waiting on her reply to you 😂😂
Oh wow I know that had to be super uncomfortable. But, try using peppermint and a combo of tea tree oil underneath your braids.. Applying with an applicator bottle. Also design essentials has a peppermint and aloe soothing scalp tonic that works wonders. Both of these things are worth a try. I live by them and have been wearing weaves for about 5-6 years
i am so obsessed with you and i learn a lot from you
Yesss! Absolutely love x
Your hair is gorgeous 😩🙌🏾❤️
Thank you so much Octovia, your hair looks well blended and you're so beautiful 😍 ❤
I look so forward to your videos, your hair is so beautiful 🤩 I will try those products because I have a problem retaining length. You make me want to try a sew 🧵 in. One luv💕
I don’t get relaxers I go to Egyptians and my natural hair looks healthy and silky. To me relaxers make your hair dry, brittle and rough hair over time.
Love this! Do you pin curl it everyday?
No, just when I want a glam look
Your hair looks so pretty
So pretty Octavia❤️
I love how your Jamaican accent comes in and out, Jamaican right ? love the content
Yess! The tutorial ive been looking for!!!!
Love This topic ! Love your perspective love your channel. How much time are you giving your hair between sew-in’s? How do you maintain between work outs?
Lace wig looks crazy on me so now I’m on this video to learn lol 😂 I got some clip ins but they are digging into my scalp..your hair looks beautiful and thanks for the tips
I haven’t been on your channel for a minute but you are glowing like something is different I can’t pinpoint it
Where is dat v neck top from?loving it?
So beautiful! Have you every tried heat rollers? I feel like it could possibly give the same look.
Hair always looks great, and this blow out look is definitely great.😍😍😍
your hair looks so amazing
When she threw up her 🙌🏾 and I was looking for two pictures.😂😂
If you don’t mind me asking what app or edit software do you use to make your thumbnails they are always so excellent.
Canva🤍
Octavia's hair always look great.
Your hair looks amazing. I went natural and am debating perming my hair again. Do you curl your hair every night ?
Your thumbnail picture is so gorgeous!! 😍😍
I subbed because of the Jamaican accent peeping through lol ❤️
Love that🤍
did you ever dye the hair ?
I need my hair done. It cost approx $180 for my install and approx $150 per bundle for the hair I really need for blending. I need two bundles. The approx total for hair and install is $480 to $500.
Hi Octavia, where would you recommend to buy bundles for sew-ins
Your hair looks real nice. What is the name of your hair extension?
Yessss I’ve been waiting for the details on your beautiful hair routine and everything 😍😍😍❤️🔥
Thank you so much for watching I really hope you enjoy
your hair looks amazing, do you buy new bundles every time you get a sew-in, or do you reuse your old ones?
Nope - this is install #3
Im growing out my pixie for a sew in now. How many inches is your current sew in i love the length
And initially when I got my extensions they were 22 inches long but since I’ve layered it I will say 14 , 16, 18 and 20.
In next week‘s WV, you’ll be able to see what my hair looks like without the extensions to see how short my hair is
Looks gorgeous
You’re gorgeous 😍😍😍I’m going back to sew ins next summer 🌹
Yesssss to Olaplex +It's a 10!!!
Very important question are you natural or relaxed!!! Love the video ✨
Both! lol
Hi! Where did you get purchase your hair from?
The information/Link is listed in the description box
Ughhh if I could like this 100xs!!!🙌🏾
Love Nexxus products
LOVE THE VLOG. HAVE A BLESSED WEEK.
I cannot stop watching you you are toooooooooooooooo gorgeous wth
SOOOOOO GORGEOUS!
Mad pretty 🥹
I re-relaxed last week I just couldn’t do it anymore
This video was needed. Thanks
My hair has been so dry since my trip I'm longing for new products with lots of moisture
Have you ever considered a closure sew in?? Your leave out looks like it is still trying to heal & closures can offer A LOT more protection! When your hair has already experienced damage, you really want to put heat on it sparingly to never until it is repaired!
I’d rather my damage hair show then wear lace right now to be honest😭
@@OctaviaB Same ! loool
@@OctaviaB I totally understand!
@@OctaviaB you ain’t never lie ! The lace looks cray for me
A leave out looks much better & more natural than a closure any day
From which hair company are your extensions from?
where did u get your white top its so bright ???????????
Very informative 👌🏾
Hey Octavia girl!!! ❤️❤️💯
Hey girl !
You do such a good job with your hair. So pretty
Hey tried the natural life and that’s all that matters lol you tried but doing what works for you is always best
I love it thank you and good tips
Absolutely gorgeous 🔥 U represent us well🖤💛💚
I'm with you
Love the hair
Your hair is beautiful. It looks amazing on you! I have straight hair and I could never make it look this good!
Thank you too
A well needed video. I'm natural but my sister thinks that I'm her stylist. My background: I'm natural, not a stylist and cannot do hair to save my life😕😶
Aww ! I feel the pain I’m really great at doing everyone else’s hair but my own I struggle so much
I like how she said’ natural hair life was simply not for me’ 🫡😂
You look like Tony from the show Girlfriends ❤
Love her!
You look really pretty fresh-faced.
What about when u go out and your leave out doesn’t stay in place?
I literally love your look and content 😍
Beautiful as always🤍