Your hair is literally goals. Cause I don't know any naturals that not only have long hair but it's thick. There are so many natural whose hair might be long but it's thinned out at the bottom or has crazy layers or whatever but your hair is so even, thick, long, and healthy
I have been natural all my life and heard the same thing but then people saw my waves and curls and how diverse my hair is they decided years later to go natural. They used to shame their selves with comments like nappy naps and the kitchen comments. I just told them to train the hair it will do what you want it to do within reason.
The hardest part was figuring out what worked and what didn't. So many bad hair days lol. I didn't get a lot of support from my mom early on and I also had to ignore her comments because I knew those bad hair days were temporary. I can't blame her though because it was bad for so long lol. Now she's better about it but I know she'll love it when she sees how long I can get it.
i actually started caring about my hair a lot more after i started watching your videos. we might not have the same curl type, but your videos actually motivate me a lot. over here in Italy you can't really find a lot of curly girls who are going natural and embracing the curls, as the spaghetti look is still a huge trend, but at least I don't feel alone as I can relate to many youtubers. So thank you!
Ana Marie No it doesn’t compare but she has every right to feel this way. Plus she wasn’t even comparing anything, just said how she felt more confident wearing her hair curly instead of straight.
Natalie exactly! It’s like she didn’t even read her entire post! I’m tired of these black and white arguments ! She said nothing wrong and was actually inspired. If another race wanna say they were inspired to love themselves more and wanted to acknowledge that... let them! It’s too much negativity in the world ...
@@erinrenee9593 I read the entire post. I said what I said, I meant it, and I'll say it again. It's nice that she feels like there's a seat at the table for her, but the two still don't compare. It's not my fault that you can't understand to nor relate to my observation.
I am 39 years old, and it's the 1st day I wore my hair completely curly and loose (without pins to tie it back, or in an "small" bun. My hair has thinned out so much. So I am happy to start this new journey. I have felt so uncomfortable as people continue to compliment my loose curly hair today. Thanks for sharing.
You are absolutely beautiful! Your hair is gorge! But what is most phenomenal is your positive outlook on things and how humble your are! Great content,& Thanks for the tips 😊
Very encouraging Ebony. I'll be 50 next month and my last perm was in Oct 2014....I'm learning a lot but used too much heat the first year. It's been a year and 2 months and the only time I use heat is under hair dryer for maybe 20 minutes for hot oil treatments ever so often. Hairs growing slowly but enjoying the process. Thanks for your encouragement.
I’m two years late, but I identify with this video so much! I’ve always been know or was identified by my long hair. And when I when I cut my hair and went natural I felt like I lost a piece of myself. I stopped getting my hair done by hairdresser because every time I went they wanted to cut my hair and I don’t feel like I always needed a trim. Thanks for the inspiration!
Genetics?! I HATE when people say dumb shit like that! All hair is programmed to grow, EASILY. Indian, White, hispanic Mixed and yes, PLAIN OLE BLACK!! People just like to be like, oh my genetics are bad - thats why it wont grow. Um no, unless you have alopecia (which is reversible) you just lazy and don't want to know HOW to take care of your hair! I cut my hair off 2 times and it came back different ways because i learned how to take care of it! Now its long af!
Hi bbeautymarked. I know your alopecia question wasn't posed to me but I'd suggest you do what I did when I was diagnosed 3 years ago and go see a dermatologist who is comfortable with black hair. My dermatologist was suggested by my long term hair specialist who referred me when noticing horrible negative changes in my hair during routine salon visits without a change to her styling and care technique to my hair. So the dermatologist took a biopsy of my hair confirming alopecia and put me on monthly scalp injections at her office in addition to prescribing Propecia daily oral meds and prescribing a daily scalp compound ointment cream mixture to be applied directly to my scalp. As a result my hair recovered about 95% of the loss but the 5% that I still struggle with in the very front of my hair may be due to irreversible hair follicle damage because I didn't get diagnosed soon enough.. That's why you have to get under the treatment of a dermatologist so that treatment can start ASAP to prevent irreversible hair loss. Hope this helps.
Hi bbeautymarked. I know your alopecia question wasn't posed to me but I'd suggest you do what I did when I was diagnosed 3 years ago and go see a dermatologist who is comfortable with black hair. My dermatologist was suggested by my long term hair specialist who referred me when noticing horrible negative changes in my hair during routine salon visits without a change to her styling and care technique to my hair. So the dermatologist took a biopsy of my hair confirming alopecia and put me on monthly scalp injections at her office in addition to prescribing Propecia daily oral meds and prescribing a daily scalp compound ointment cream mixture to be applied directly to my scalp. As a result my hair recovered about 95% of the loss but the 5% that I still struggle with in the very front of my hair may be due to irreversible hair follicle damage because I didn't get diagnosed soon enough.. That's why you have to get under the treatment of a dermatologist so that treatment can start ASAP to prevent irreversible hair loss. Hope this helps.
Lowkey Jane It think she just means like if your doing everything you can genetic might make it take longer to grow or a faster amount of time.Whats her ethnicity anyway?
I got my first perm when I was 17 and you couldn't tell me nothing. After the shedding and breakage for many years , I stopped getting my hair relaxed in 2005, I would only get it relaxed 3x yr anyway. Even though my hair is super thick and sometimes rebellious I will not go back. I went back to basics and started using Blue Magic like my mom did when I was younger. I can't with all of these natural hair products. I frequently have it in a protective style so I don't cut it. So far it's shoulder blade length and thick! Stay strong ladies! Thank you Ebony for sharing your story.
My grandma etc is native and my hair has still never reached past armpit length lol! So there goes that myth about certain races having extreme length. Now I do cut bobs every year but after 7 years straight of being without relaxer this is my first time just letting it grow so we shall see. I just want midback length hair but I also want my volume back as well..
Lashaunda Payton Villarreal moisturizing to keep that hydration in your hair will give you that volume. However if your hair is naturally thin, you will probably be good with a mousse. It will lock in the moisture without weighing down your hair so there will be volume. If you hair is naturally thick, definitely make sure you're moisturizing. My hair is very dense and after I went natural I realized that if I didn't keep it moisturized it won't look as thick as it naturally is. Also, massage your scalp and keep the blood flow going. DNA may help you, but you have to put in the work. You'll get to your goal soon enough 💪🤞
My grandma too! it is more about technique and products. she’s is native and Indian as well in India they have a lot of natural products that promote hair growth. Another RUclipsr CurlyProverbz is using some of the methods and has some products she sells. I think I will try them myself but if you ever-want try them you should go to her channel.😁
Holly Powells I don’t know what she has here but I personally get a very very similar look with Kat Von D’s ‘Lolita’ liquid lipstick and MAC chestnut lip liner🙂
"Ebony with the long hair." Lol. I was "Angela with the white people hair." :/ our stories are so parallel, except i strated getting relaxers at 5 and never knew my curl pattern until I was 28! I'm 31 now and am just so mad at the years lost and the damage relaxers has done to my body, but am in looove with my hair now. Thank you for this video and the encouragment. :)
When I first transitioned I was still putting heat on my hair also! Then I heard about heatless summer last , but summer was over but I knew I wouldn't see any results from putting heat in my hair. So I cut off A LOT of hair and I don't put any heat in my hair , and I just wear lace and half wigs, Bantu knots (low maintenance styles). I enjoy your videos and watching your hair journey , your really chill/ down to earth 🌎!! Thank you!!
i just discovered you a few minutes ago on Pinterest, and am sort-of blown away at your hair commitment. i myself have been on a hair growth journey since highschool.. whilst having having younger teen cousins cut my hair halfway in my sleep (but that's beside the point 😅). i absolutely love your hair..and honestly..i think in your own way- your prettier than Ariana herself.
New subbie. This video was the truth. Learning to love yourself. And surrounding yourself with supportive people is so important. I try to be that person for others because my natural stylist was that for me. Embrace your texture, be patient, there is only one you!
Ebony I truly wish to thank you for your love and encouragement. I am tearing up because you feel and know the struggles that naturals endure. You seem so genuine. You seem so real and honest because seeing your photos give me even more hope and life towards my hair goals. I have been a natural since 1999! I had a couple of big chops over the years. I have had pass shoulder length etc. As I became aware of the naturals on RUclips in 2016 it has changed my life. I am so knowledgeable about my hair and I value it even more. In essence what I am saying is thank you dear. I appreciate you.
I've just discovered your channel and finally I've found someone with almost identical hair as me! (I'm full black). I do come from long hair family (both parents side) one of my aunts had longest hair past her knees touching her calves. Other members have much longer hair than me (mine currently shoulder length). I've been natural over 29 years I stopped relaxing when i was 18yrs. Unfortunately my hair is not as long nor as dense as yours (currently going through changes so its shredding a lot!). I stopped using hairdressers as not one in all my years has ever been able to manage my hair correctly! I'm trying to manage it myself through trial and error and if honest with little effort! Because I wasn't that invested before although ironically its in best condition its ever been and seems to be growing at a remarkable rate? including my greys, but im loving them as they look stunning in my hair (can't believe it). Anyway, I just wanted to give you a thumbs up, don't know if you have any tips to help thicken hair up a little bit, I've now subscribed and will watch through rest of your videos. All the best.😊
I would agree! I've been back to this vid like 5 times just to see if she would reply and provide deets :-/ another great nude for brown skin that I recently bought RK by ruby kisses forever matte in Oh Boy...really nice color
Thanks Ebony for the encouragement. I just did the big chop March 2017 and I now use wigs for protective styling. I cut off shoulder length hair to an almost bald length. I could not even lift my hair with my fingertips, it was very very short. I just got tired of using perms. As of today, August 2017, 5 months later, I can now wear my hair in cornrows. I still use my wigs but I can't wait to be free of them and wear my own hair. I want more length before I am completely done with wigs. Thanks again.
People saying it's genetic to be able to grow long hair is crazy. Length is not genetic. The amount of time in the anagen phase (growth phase) can be genetics but can still be different for members of the same family. The growth phase is 3-5 years which can result in 18-30inches. Everyone can grow hair. 80-90% of your hair is in anagen phase at one time. It won't stop at a certain length. It's about retaining length. People should not discredit others just because they have had long hair forever. Take advice they obviously know how to keep their length. Great video Ebony!
Parents always know best !! My Mom had been telling me for years since the late 80's that I don't need a perm or that it was messing my hair up, but I was like no I want my hair straight like everyone else but it would never stay straight so finally I just said forget it but had I just listened I would have saved myself a lot of damage to my hair & scalp.
My hair has been stuck at that length that you felt awkward at. Urgh it's irritating but finally growing. Patience and persistence is so necessary with this journey.
Ebony, thank you for sharing your hair journey. I big chopped my hair in 2011 because I couldn't deal with the 2 hair types that were on my head at the time. And my relaxed ends were so thin. Your hair is beautiful. Most people want long hair, they really need the education on how to care for their hair. This is a journey for all of us.
I wanted to say thank you! I cut my mid back length hair 6 months ago. Not because I wanted to but because my hair became so thin after fibroids surgery. I had about two inches of hair in my head and I didn’t feel pretty at all especially I’ve always had long hair. I’ve been looking for someone with my hair type on RUclips and finally here you are. I am really glad to see your journey video especially with pictures. You’ve given me reassurance to keep on pushing forward. Thank you!
Angel Harmony I tell ppl all the time there are multiple “ugly stages” in hair growth. From TWA to chin length here’s an ugly stage and from shoulder to collarbone there’s an ugly stage. How I got past the shoulder was a lot of ticked hairstyles. 2 strand twists and tuck/pin into styles. Take down over the weekend for a twistout then do it all over again. After a while I realized that when I twisted my hair was suddenly at my armpit. You just have to stop looking at it really or else it’ll drive you crazy
@@faketwinslive5559 Twa to chin is definitely an ugly stage. I'm there and I hate it. I actually liked my Twa more than I thought I would but I want my long hair back so I have to stick it out.
I wore my hair in buns or an afro puff for almost a year until my hair grew past my shoulders. Make sure you don't wear it down a lot during this time so it doesn't rub against your shoulders. It's growing. It's just not getting past the shoulders. Trust me. It will grow. Once the hair grows to arm pit length, you are golden! Also, please deep condition your hair every week. I cannot stress this enough. I wash and deep condition weekly and co-wash and condition mid-week or I moisturize the hell out of it and oil my ends. Dry hair equals breakage. Keep the ends moisturized.
I dont style my hair alot and keep it in protective hair style it been 6months and iam at shoulder lenght now follow the step ebony talk about and your hair will not only grow but will be very healthy
I went back to relaxing a couple of months ago after being natural for about 6 years. I dont think that I ever found the right regimen to keep with it. But this video makes me want to go back to natural.
Great video and advice. I'm officially 10 months into transitioning. I have always gone to the beauty shop once weekly because I've never been good at doing my own hair. I've continued this while transitioning but changed my products and hairstyles. My go to style has been twist outs but they have not been looking as good the last 2 months. So it has definitely been frustrating because I expected the twist out to look better as time went on and more of my hair became natural. But I am just going to keep pushing through this phase. Thanks for the motivation and inspiration because the struggle has definitely been REAL!
Thanks for the tip. I will try a braidout the next time and hope it looks better because I've really been struggling with how my hair has been looking lately. Thanks again.
Ebony your hair is gorgeous!!!!!!!!!. I am loving this style look resembling royalty!!!! Your natural hair journey was certainly worth the wait for this gorgeous hair look!!!!
I lost so much hair from the damage of perming that I was forced to undergo the Big Chop! I am currently just a little over my first year as a naturalista but I seem to be making progress and Ebony you're right length retention is very noticeable since going natural. My permed hair coming up as a kid was exactly the length of yours but over the years the damage was too much to deal with and that is when I decided to go natural. So thanks Ebony for you words of encouragement and the wealth of info you provide us with. I wanna give up sometimes because it is a challenge from day to day.
I love this video. Thank you for sharing the before and after of your hair. It goes a long way. You really spoke to me when you said you have to love yourself without your hair....I’m someone who loves long hair. I had long hair as a kid but after the relaxer it never grew well. I stopped relaxing my hair years ago but was not comfortable wearing my hair out so I wore wigs all the time but still maintained a good hair routine. about 3 weeks ago I decided to just wear my natural hair out short kinky and all...and oh my gosh...it is thicker and just feels better. I steam treat and deep condition my hair twice a week and I go to the salon for a trim every 6 weeks because I did have a lot damage but didn’t feel comfortable with a big chop. Now that my hair is getting air I feel it is growing even more. My curls are defined without much effort. Soon I will push my trim to 8 weeks then 12 weeks then hopefully one day I will get to only trimming my hair twice a year. I saw a lot about genetics. While genetics play a part if you don’t take of your hair it will break. Kudos to those who hair stays great without a routine but that’s not most of us. You have to put in work with black hair in order for it to grow to great lengths and be healthy. Like anything else in life you have to work hard and be consistent if you want more than average results. Also you have to research good products! Most of what’s on the shelves are not good for black hair. NIH says black hair products have 30% more chemicals then white hair products. My hair has changed because I use products that have minimal chemicals as well so does my hair stylist. I changed my shower head to dispense filter water with Vitamin A and E as well because even the water is hard on our hair. Well anyway- Thank you for this video. Really inspiring.
I can relate to this video, my whole life I've had long hair but I used to flat iron it consistently so it was really damaged. last week I went in the bathroom and chopped it all off to a twa 😱😱 Lol your video gives me inspiration❤❤
Wow...God is good! Here I was washing my hair, and standing in the mirror looking JUST like your 2011 pic wondering what I should do at this stage. Then my RUclips bell goes off...🔔 Thanx Beautiful Soul...You really just helped me make a better decision about my hair!💛
Thank you so much for this video. A lot of days I get frustrated growing out my natural hair in general and I'm like, grow faster!! Lol. I need patience. Great video! I love your hair!
Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you for this video!!! My hair has always been between 2-6 inches past my shoulders while straightened, and that is what I’m accustomed to. Technically, I’ve been natural since 2002-2003, but I’ve continued to flatiron my hair. So when I try to go completely natural (wash n go’s, etc), I feel as though my hair looks a mess (nothing like all you beautiful RUclips ladies), so I give up and flatiron it again (in other words: locking myself into an unforgiving cycle). Also while my hair is the same length, it feels short because of the shrinkage. (And don’t get me wrong, I love the “curly’ness” of the shrinkage, but I’m not a fan of the length.) But, to put a close to my rambling, your video gives me hope. So, again, thank you!!
Nice video! Going through my natural hair journey has been an experience of its own. I too wish there were people to help guide me, as that would have helped. But, I'm glad along the way that I met wonderful people who gave unexpected tips. I'm glad that I went through it because it made me appreciate who I am. I never thought my hair could teach me that.
I Absolutely loved this video! I have been natural just about as long as you, 8 years, but I just didn't know what I didn't know. I can relate on so many levels to when you said you didn't know how much (heat) damage you were putting on your hair and to you it looked good (healthy). That was So me and now, looking back on pictures I'm like "girl what the hell where you (me) doing and thinking. lol I ended up cutting all my hair off 7 years into the natural life because I just felt I was doing more harm than anything. So glad you mad this video. It can save newly naturals from making the same mistakes. Luckily, you were able to save yours. I needed a change - it was rough. lol
I relate to this so much. My hair is growing pretty long, still dry, but I’m learning. My mom made me do a big chop in 2013 and I was so mad at her for it, now it’s ok. I used to tie my hair up like yours until I learned how to do twist outs and braid outs. I rarely get box braids and other protective styles too. I don’t get sew ins and I haven’t had one since I was 9. I’ve come a long way.
I'm at that stage where you are talking about. It's shoulder length curly. Plus yes my hair has always been what I was known for. I went from cornrows to a relaxer at age 14. Now all these years later I'm trying to hang in there. The in between stage is a struggle!!!
Great informative video. Thank you for sharing. This is my 2nd month heat free. I come from extreme hot comb & flat ironing. I've never had chemicals. Its a process, & watch you all the time. Please share your lipstick color, & what you used to lay your edges on this style. Thank you kindly, be blessed. 💖😊
+MiyaGeorginaJoi -Thank you..Its so hard, I get extremely nervous with my ends shedding. Its not shedding so much, but when I wash/cowash. Im trying to "baby" my ends as best as I can.
DeShanna Jones I was exactly the same a few months ago. In the end I just chopped a couple inches off and I've flourished since then... I truly believe when you first give up heat that you need a good cut and protein treatments and you'll be set!
*All hair grows..unless there's some sort of illness, issue i.e..alopecia etc. Most receive growth of 1/2 inch per month. It's what we're doing with that 1/2 inch each month... many of us have killed our hair, or snatched it out of our scalp with tight braids or placed so many chemicals on it..that it just breaks off when the wind blows making it seem that the hair is incapable of growing.............. I try to use all shampoo n' conditioners that have natural ingredients. No parabens, Sulfates etc.... Shampoo soaps I love. Keeping heat off as much as possible and really NOT cutting my hair is what works for me. Once I allowed my hair to grow for 3 years straight no cutting... it grew all the way down to my underwear... that year I cut several inches but pretty much grew it back... I'm at a point where I will never ever cut my hair again and I try to seriously take care of the hair that I have. Your hair is Gorgeous.. it looks beautiful and healthy. I love it! :-)
Do you have a video of what your hair routine was DURING your growth journey? If not, can you make one? I notice a lot of RUclipsrs post what their current process is but, unless you stuck with the same routine you used in 2012, I want to know what all got you to this point. I know some probably learned that there were better products out there than the ones they used to use, but you still made it to this point of retaining health AND length with those products, which is something I struggle with. I feel like I've reached a plateau and I can't seem to get passed it. When I do, my ends are split (and I rarely straighten my hair...no more than 2-3x per year) and I have to cut the dead ends off and start again. 😖
I love watching your videos I also watch the Glamtwinz they are natural also you are an amazing woman and I can't wait to see my hair grow to this length I am working on it lol.. great work 😊💗
Love this! I went natural a year and a half ago after cutting it all off due to damage! Best decision I could've made was starting over and embracing my natural curls!
Don't cut your hair!!!! But yes your video is awesome so encouraging and inspiring and yes it's been a struggle and finally a look that goes with me. ❤️✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾💕💕💕🚨🚨THANK YOU EBONY
This was such a great video and you've helped me so much with my natural hair journey as well! I'm almost done with mine but I can't thank you enough for all your help! I'll always be a loyal subscriber! Enjoy your hair girl! Love, love, LOVE you. X
Hey! I'm a new sub, I just stumbled on your channel and I absolutely love your hair. It's funny because I've just recentley started working on my youtube channel again and I wanted to create a natural hair journey video but felt discouraged because I just feel that there were more cons than pros on my journey. However watching this has encouraged me so much. Thanks for sharing xx
Luv ur protective style in this video ur hair is sooooo pretty- so similar to Kelsey's hair of the GlamTwinz!!! btw: I have been natural since 2004 and we had very limited information at that time a few years after that Longhairdontcare videos came out and Taren Guy and a few other ones. Great video!!
Learning to love myself without my hair as my identity, that is exactly how i felt about going natural and also cutting all off because i was also always the girl with the long hair. I transitioned the first time but the second time because of straightening i had to cut off the long hair and now i am in the grow back but am enjoying the short hair and the ease of it.
Thank you for sharing. I haven’t had a perm in 2 years and just started wearing my natural hair 1 month ago- and it looks a mess. Lol. Thanks for encouraging me to stay the course!
Start checking out some videos from lazy naturals. You'll learn that even though you have loads of hair. There are so many short cuts you can make to take care of it. This will be such a benefit because most of the constant natural hair rules are WRONG. There are plenty of naturals that learned this fact, and have been free from the constant surplus of time. That we assume we have to spend to have thick, super long, healthy hair.
Your hair is beautiful keep up the wonderful care. I have always had long hair too. But I cut a year ago and am natural plan to get your length in another 2 years maybe soon my hair is growing like wild flowers lol. I'm bra strap length now curly I don't straighten my hair at all. I want to say your and inspiration to keep growing thank you cause yes the longer it gets the more work it is. Thank you and happy new year
It still baffles me when I see women who’ve always had long hair struggle with cutting their hair bc as a child I was known as the girl with big curly hair and I hated being associated with it (I’m the dark girl in my thumbnail). I couldn’t wait until I turned 18 to cut my hair bc, to me, that meant I was “grown” lol when I cut my hair off the first time I saw how others were attached to MY identity and MY hair more than I was and I was glad that I did it. To this day I’m 2yrs into regrowing my hair after 6 hair cuts (cut down to 3” or less) over the past 10yrs and I’m annoyed lol but I’m gonna stick it through this time.
Can't even focus on the video, you are gorgeous!
Sephora Grey Frrrr mannnnn, lol!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍❤❤❤❤❤✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
Sephora Grey ikr shes beautiful
Aww, that's sweet Sephora :)
I am struggling with the same thing! What a beautiful queen.
"I had to learn to love myself without long hair". So much truth in that. Our hair literally is our identity.
back in the day, if your hair was two inches below your shoulder blades you had long hair. lol. I fell in that category.
I know right, people thought they really had long hair?!!
Likewise 🤣
Off topic... She is soooo pretty!
Thank you!
Your hair is literally goals. Cause I don't know any naturals that not only have long hair but it's thick. There are so many natural whose hair might be long but it's thinned out at the bottom or has crazy layers or whatever but your hair is so even, thick, long, and healthy
HairByPierre so Is yours lol . ❤️
D'Jhane Costin aw thank you! 💜
You must not heard of the glam twinz
It's funny when I went natural ppl were asking why are u going natural n u should get a perm and those same ppl ended up going natural
Same here!!!!! I’m like hmmmmmm 🤔 what made you change your mind?
Omg 😂 same
I have been natural all my life and heard the same thing but then people saw my waves and curls and how diverse my hair is they decided years later to go natural. They used to shame their selves with comments like nappy naps and the kitchen comments. I just told them to train the hair it will do what you want it to do within reason.
I got the opposite..ppl used to tell me that I didn't need to relax it...
Exactly!!😂😂
The hardest part was figuring out what worked and what didn't. So many bad hair days lol.
I didn't get a lot of support from my mom early on and I also had to ignore her comments because I knew those bad hair days were temporary. I can't blame her though because it was bad for so long lol.
Now she's better about it but I know she'll love it when she sees how long I can get it.
My mom just thought I didn’t want to because It a lot of work to have curly hair. She was weary but she didn’t say anything lol
WoahhItsMonica yes my family made fun of me with my teeny weeny fro, that was flat in the back. 😂
Same here. Now my mom natural🤦🏽♀️
i actually started caring about my hair a lot more after i started watching your videos. we might not have the same curl type, but your videos actually motivate me a lot. over here in Italy you can't really find a lot of curly girls who are going natural and embracing the curls, as the spaghetti look is still a huge trend, but at least I don't feel alone as I can relate to many youtubers. So thank you!
Embracing the curls and going natural.....?
For a woman with brown skin compared to that of a white woman, the journey does not at all compare.
Ana Marie No it doesn’t compare but she has every right to feel this way. Plus she wasn’t even comparing anything, just said how she felt more confident wearing her hair curly instead of straight.
Natalie exactly! It’s like she didn’t even read her entire post! I’m tired of these black and white arguments ! She said nothing wrong and was actually inspired. If another race wanna say they were inspired to love themselves more and wanted to acknowledge that... let them! It’s too much negativity in the world ...
@@erinrenee9593 I read the entire post. I said what I said, I meant it, and I'll say it again. It's nice that she feels like there's a seat at the table for her, but the two still don't compare. It's not my fault that you can't understand to nor relate to my observation.
@@Yoyou00 Absolutely Natalie, everything you said is spot on.
Best thing stated-learning to love yourself despite your hair! I’m doing this now!
I am 39 years old, and it's the 1st day I wore my hair completely curly and loose (without pins to tie it back, or in an "small" bun. My hair has thinned out so much. So I am happy to start this new journey. I have felt so uncomfortable as people continue to compliment my loose curly hair today. Thanks for sharing.
omg, those flat twists are EVERYTHING. (:
You are absolutely beautiful! Your hair is gorge! But what is most phenomenal is your positive outlook on things and how humble your are! Great content,& Thanks for the tips 😊
Very encouraging Ebony. I'll be 50 next month and my last perm was in Oct 2014....I'm learning a lot but used too much heat the first year. It's been a year and 2 months and the only time I use heat is under hair dryer for maybe 20 minutes for hot oil treatments ever so often. Hairs growing slowly but enjoying the process. Thanks for your encouragement.
I’m two years late, but I identify with this video so much! I’ve always been know or was identified by my long hair. And when I when I cut my hair and went natural I felt like I lost a piece of myself. I stopped getting my hair done by hairdresser because every time I went they wanted to cut my hair and I don’t feel like I always needed a trim. Thanks for the inspiration!
I too am at an awkward length on my natural hair journey. I will keep pushing toward waist length hair.
Genetics?! I HATE when people say dumb shit like that! All hair is programmed to grow, EASILY. Indian, White, hispanic Mixed and yes, PLAIN OLE BLACK!! People just like to be like, oh my genetics are bad - thats why it wont grow. Um no, unless you have alopecia (which is reversible) you just lazy and don't want to know HOW to take care of your hair! I cut my hair off 2 times and it came back different ways because i learned how to take care of it! Now its long af!
Lowkey Jane Can you recommend any information on reversing alopecia?
Lowkey Jane hi
Hi bbeautymarked. I know your alopecia question wasn't posed to me but I'd suggest you do what I did when I was diagnosed 3 years ago and go see a dermatologist who is comfortable with black hair. My dermatologist was suggested by my long term hair specialist who referred me when noticing horrible negative changes in my hair during routine salon visits without a change to her styling and care technique to my hair. So the dermatologist took a biopsy of my hair confirming alopecia and put me on monthly scalp injections at her office in addition to prescribing Propecia daily oral meds and prescribing a daily scalp compound ointment cream mixture to be applied directly to my scalp. As a result my hair recovered about 95% of the loss but the 5% that I still struggle with in the very front of my hair may be due to irreversible hair follicle damage because I didn't get diagnosed soon enough.. That's why you have to get under the treatment of a dermatologist so that treatment can start ASAP to prevent irreversible hair loss. Hope this helps.
Hi bbeautymarked. I know your alopecia question wasn't posed to me but I'd suggest you do what I did when I was diagnosed 3 years ago and go see a dermatologist who is comfortable with black hair. My dermatologist was suggested by my long term hair specialist who referred me when noticing horrible negative changes in my hair during routine salon visits without a change to her styling and care technique to my hair. So the dermatologist took a biopsy of my hair confirming alopecia and put me on monthly scalp injections at her office in addition to prescribing Propecia daily oral meds and prescribing a daily scalp compound ointment cream mixture to be applied directly to my scalp. As a result my hair recovered about 95% of the loss but the 5% that I still struggle with in the very front of my hair may be due to irreversible hair follicle damage because I didn't get diagnosed soon enough.. That's why you have to get under the treatment of a dermatologist so that treatment can start ASAP to prevent irreversible hair loss. Hope this helps.
Lowkey Jane It think she just means like if your doing everything you can genetic might make it take longer to grow or a faster amount of time.Whats her ethnicity anyway?
Having long relaxed hair used to be in. Nobody ever cared that it was stringy and thin 🤣🤣.. Thx Aaliyah.
You should do your makeup look please
"Exclusive struggle pics" girl I'm weak 😂😂😂
I got my first perm when I was 17 and you couldn't tell me nothing. After the shedding and breakage for many years , I stopped getting my hair relaxed in 2005, I would only get it relaxed 3x yr anyway. Even though my hair is super thick and sometimes rebellious I will not go back. I went back to basics and started using Blue Magic like my mom did when I was younger. I can't with all of these natural hair products. I frequently have it in a protective style so I don't cut it. So far it's shoulder blade length and thick! Stay strong ladies! Thank you Ebony for sharing your story.
Your eye and lip makeup looks AMAZING!!! Please do a how-to video on your look!
My grandma etc is native and my hair has still never reached past armpit length lol! So there goes that myth about certain races having extreme length.
Now I do cut bobs every year but after 7 years straight of being without relaxer this is my first time just letting it grow so we shall see. I just want midback length hair but I also want my volume back as well..
Lashaunda Payton Villarreal moisturizing to keep that hydration in your hair will give you that volume. However if your hair is naturally thin, you will probably be good with a mousse. It will lock in the moisture without weighing down your hair so there will be volume. If you hair is naturally thick, definitely make sure you're moisturizing. My hair is very dense and after I went natural I realized that if I didn't keep it moisturized it won't look as thick as it naturally is. Also, massage your scalp and keep the blood flow going. DNA may help you, but you have to put in the work. You'll get to your goal soon enough 💪🤞
My grandma too! it is more about technique and products. she’s is native and Indian as well in India they have a lot of natural products that promote hair growth. Another RUclipsr CurlyProverbz is using some of the methods and has some products she sells. I think I will try them myself but if you ever-want try them you should go to her channel.😁
Ur lipstick is so flattering & beautiful on u who makes it & wht color????
Holly Powells I don’t know what she has here but I personally get a very very similar look with Kat Von D’s ‘Lolita’ liquid lipstick and MAC chestnut lip liner🙂
I was just about to ask the same question!! LOVE whatever she’s wearing!!
"Ebony with the long hair." Lol. I was "Angela with the white people hair." :/ our stories are so parallel, except i strated getting relaxers at 5 and never knew my curl pattern until I was 28! I'm 31 now and am just so mad at the years lost and the damage relaxers has done to my body, but am in looove with my hair now. Thank you for this video and the encouragment. :)
When I first transitioned I was still putting heat on my hair also! Then I heard about heatless summer last , but summer was over but I knew I wouldn't see any results from putting heat in my hair. So I cut off A LOT of hair and I don't put any heat in my hair , and I just wear lace and half wigs, Bantu knots (low maintenance styles). I enjoy your videos and watching your hair journey , your really chill/ down to earth 🌎!! Thank you!!
i just discovered you a few minutes ago on Pinterest, and am sort-of blown away at your hair commitment. i myself have been on a hair growth journey since highschool.. whilst having having younger teen cousins cut my hair halfway in my sleep (but that's beside the point 😅). i absolutely love your hair..and honestly..i think in your own way- your prettier than Ariana herself.
New subbie. This video was the truth. Learning to love yourself. And surrounding yourself with supportive people is so important. I try to be that person for others because my natural stylist was that for me. Embrace your texture, be patient, there is only one you!
Ebony I truly wish to thank you for your love and encouragement. I am tearing up because you feel and know the struggles that naturals endure. You seem so genuine. You seem so real and honest because seeing your photos give me even more hope and life towards my hair goals. I have been a natural since 1999! I had a couple of big chops over the years. I have had pass shoulder length etc. As I became aware of the naturals on RUclips in 2016 it has changed my life. I am so knowledgeable about my hair and I value it even more. In essence what I am saying is thank you dear. I appreciate you.
I've just discovered your channel and finally I've found someone with almost identical hair as me! (I'm full black). I do come from long hair family (both parents side) one of my aunts had longest hair past her knees touching her calves. Other members have much longer hair than me (mine currently shoulder length). I've been natural over 29 years I stopped relaxing when i was 18yrs. Unfortunately my hair is not as long nor as dense as yours (currently going through changes so its shredding a lot!). I stopped using hairdressers as not one in all my years has ever been able to manage my hair correctly! I'm trying to manage it myself through trial and error and if honest with little effort! Because I wasn't that invested before although ironically its in best condition its ever been and seems to be growing at a remarkable rate? including my greys, but im loving them as they look stunning in my hair (can't believe it). Anyway, I just wanted to give you a thumbs up, don't know if you have any tips to help thicken hair up a little bit, I've now subscribed and will watch through rest of your videos. All the best.😊
Encouraging video, thanks. What lipstick are you wearing by the way? I struggle to find a nice nude lipstick for our skin tone.
F B yes, I want to know the lipstick and color also.
F B Looks like Brown lip liner with a pinkish liquid lipstick
I would agree! I've been back to this vid like 5 times just to see if she would reply and provide deets :-/ another great nude for brown skin that I recently bought RK by ruby kisses forever matte in Oh Boy...really nice color
Love
Milani has GREAT nudes
Thanks Ebony for the encouragement. I just did the big chop March 2017 and I now use wigs for protective styling. I cut off shoulder length hair to an almost bald length. I could not even lift my hair with my fingertips, it was very very short. I just got tired of using perms. As of today, August 2017, 5 months later, I can now wear my hair in cornrows. I still use my wigs but I can't wait to be free of them and wear my own hair. I want more length before I am completely done with wigs. Thanks again.
People saying it's genetic to be able to grow long hair is crazy. Length is not genetic. The amount of time in the anagen phase (growth phase) can be genetics but can still be different for members of the same family. The growth phase is 3-5 years which can result in 18-30inches. Everyone can grow hair. 80-90% of your hair is in anagen phase at one time. It won't stop at a certain length. It's about retaining length. People should not discredit others just because they have had long hair forever. Take advice they obviously know how to keep their length. Great video Ebony!
Parents always know best !! My Mom had been telling me for years since the late 80's that I don't need a perm or that it was messing my hair up, but I was like no I want my hair straight like everyone else but it would never stay straight so finally I just said forget it but had I just listened I would have saved myself a lot of damage to my hair & scalp.
My hair has been stuck at that length that you felt awkward at. Urgh it's irritating but finally growing. Patience and persistence is so necessary with this journey.
Of all the hair journeys I've seen on RUclips, your own truly sounds the most relatable to my own. I love your channel. I'll always support:)
Ebony, thank you for sharing your hair journey. I big chopped my hair in 2011 because I couldn't deal with the 2 hair types that were on my head at the time. And my relaxed ends were so thin. Your hair is beautiful. Most people want long hair, they really need the education on how to care for their hair. This is a journey for all of us.
I wanted to say thank you! I cut my mid back length hair 6 months ago. Not because I wanted to but because my hair became so thin after fibroids surgery. I had about two inches of hair in my head and I didn’t feel pretty at all especially I’ve always had long hair. I’ve been looking for someone with my hair type on RUclips and finally here you are. I am really glad to see your journey video especially with pictures. You’ve given me reassurance to keep on pushing forward. Thank you!
I'm at that shoulder stage😭it's feels like it's not growing. Lol I hope I get of this stage soon, it feels I've been at this length forever😞
Angel Harmony I tell ppl all the time there are multiple “ugly stages” in hair growth. From TWA to chin length here’s an ugly stage and from shoulder to collarbone there’s an ugly stage. How I got past the shoulder was a lot of ticked hairstyles. 2 strand twists and tuck/pin into styles. Take down over the weekend for a twistout then do it all over again. After a while I realized that when I twisted my hair was suddenly at my armpit. You just have to stop looking at it really or else it’ll drive you crazy
Patience my dear
@@faketwinslive5559 Twa to chin is definitely an ugly stage. I'm there and I hate it. I actually liked my Twa more than I thought I would but I want my long hair back so I have to stick it out.
I wore my hair in buns or an afro puff for almost a year until my hair grew past my shoulders. Make sure you don't wear it down a lot during this time so it doesn't rub against your shoulders. It's growing. It's just not getting past the shoulders. Trust me. It will grow. Once the hair grows to arm pit length, you are golden! Also, please deep condition your hair every week. I cannot stress this enough. I wash and deep condition weekly and co-wash and condition mid-week or I moisturize the hell out of it and oil my ends. Dry hair equals breakage. Keep the ends moisturized.
I dont style my hair alot and keep it in protective hair style it been 6months and iam at shoulder lenght now follow the step ebony talk about and your hair will not only grow but will be very healthy
I love your positivity, hair, and everything about your channel 💕
I went back to relaxing a couple of months ago after being natural for about 6 years. I dont think that I ever found the right regimen to keep with it. But this video makes me want to go back to natural.
lol I fell out laughing when you inserted the sneaking the flat iron lol. the struggle is real. Your hair is absolutely amazing.
This was such a great video! Thanks for sharing your journey. I learned so much.
Your hair and your journey are very similar to mine. I just wish I knew how to take care of my hair years ago. TFS
You are so pretty!! 😍😍😍
Thank you!
Ebony's Curly TV Welcome 😊
Still have to watch full vid , but had had to say can you please do a makeup tutorial!!! Its soo simple & flawless. Deff enhances your beauty!!!❤❤❤💯
The most inspirational hair journey I have seen to date. Very encouraging. Thank you ☺️
Great video and advice. I'm officially 10 months into transitioning. I have always gone to the beauty shop once weekly because I've never been good at doing my own hair. I've continued this while transitioning but changed my products and hairstyles. My go to style has been twist outs but they have not been looking as good the last 2 months. So it has definitely been frustrating because I expected the twist out to look better as time went on and more of my hair became natural. But I am just going to keep pushing through this phase. Thanks for the motivation and inspiration because the struggle has definitely been REAL!
Thanks for the tip. I will try a braidout the next time and hope it looks better because I've really been struggling with how my hair has been looking lately. Thanks again.
Ebony your hair is gorgeous!!!!!!!!!. I am loving this style look resembling royalty!!!! Your natural hair journey was certainly worth the wait for this gorgeous hair look!!!!
wow you havent aged a bit. You look the same way you did at 17 in the 11th grade!
Curly Guy!!!!
Please do a makeup tutorial! Gawgeous!
I lost so much hair from the damage of perming that I was forced to undergo the Big Chop! I am currently just a little over my first year as a naturalista but I seem to be making progress and Ebony you're right length retention is very noticeable since going natural. My permed hair coming up as a kid was exactly the length of yours but over the years the damage was too much to deal with and that is when I decided to go natural. So thanks Ebony for you words of encouragement and the wealth of info you provide us with. I wanna give up sometimes because it is a challenge from day to day.
I love this video. Thank you for sharing the before and after of your hair. It goes a long way. You really spoke to me when you said you have to love yourself without your hair....I’m someone who loves long hair. I had long hair as a kid but after the relaxer it never grew well. I stopped relaxing my hair years ago but was not comfortable wearing my hair out so I wore wigs all the time but still maintained a good hair routine. about 3 weeks ago I decided to just wear my natural hair out short kinky and all...and oh my gosh...it is thicker and just feels better. I steam treat and deep condition my hair twice a week and I go to the salon for a trim every 6 weeks because I did have a lot damage but didn’t feel comfortable with a big chop. Now that my hair is getting air I feel it is growing even more. My curls are defined without much effort. Soon I will push my trim to 8 weeks then 12 weeks then hopefully one day I will get to only trimming my hair twice a year. I saw a lot about genetics. While genetics play a part if you don’t take of your hair it will break. Kudos to those who hair stays great without a routine but that’s not most of us. You have to put in work with black hair in order for it to grow to great lengths and be healthy. Like anything else in life you have to work hard and be consistent if you want more than average results. Also you have to research good products! Most of what’s on the shelves are not good for black hair. NIH says black hair products have 30% more chemicals then white hair products. My hair has changed because I use products that have minimal chemicals as well so does my hair stylist. I changed my shower head to dispense filter water with Vitamin A and E as well because even the water is hard on our hair. Well anyway- Thank you for this video. Really inspiring.
I can relate to this video, my whole life I've had long hair but I used to flat iron it consistently so it was really damaged. last week I went in the bathroom and chopped it all off to a twa 😱😱 Lol your video gives me inspiration❤❤
Wow...God is good! Here I was washing my hair, and standing in the mirror looking JUST like your 2011 pic wondering what I should do at this stage. Then my RUclips bell goes off...🔔
Thanx Beautiful Soul...You really just helped me make a better decision about my hair!💛
Thank you so much for this video. A lot of days I get frustrated growing out my natural hair in general and I'm like, grow faster!! Lol. I need patience.
Great video! I love your hair!
Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you for this video!!! My hair has always been between 2-6 inches past my shoulders while straightened, and that is what I’m accustomed to. Technically, I’ve been natural since 2002-2003, but I’ve continued to flatiron my hair. So when I try to go completely natural (wash n go’s, etc), I feel as though my hair looks a mess (nothing like all you beautiful RUclips ladies), so I give up and flatiron it again (in other words: locking myself into an unforgiving cycle). Also while my hair is the same length, it feels short because of the shrinkage. (And don’t get me wrong, I love the “curly’ness” of the shrinkage, but I’m not a fan of the length.)
But, to put a close to my rambling, your video gives me hope. So, again, thank you!!
Thank you Ebony for this!!!! It was truly an uplifter!!!!
Nice video! Going through my natural hair journey has been an experience of its own. I too wish there were people to help guide me, as that would have helped. But, I'm glad along the way that I met wonderful people who gave unexpected tips. I'm glad that I went through it because it made me appreciate who I am. I never thought my hair could teach me that.
I Absolutely loved this video! I have been natural just about as long as you, 8 years, but I just didn't know what I didn't know. I can relate on so many levels to when you said you didn't know how much (heat) damage you were putting on your hair and to you it looked good (healthy). That was So me and now, looking back on pictures I'm like "girl what the hell where you (me) doing and thinking. lol I ended up cutting all my hair off 7 years into the natural life because I just felt I was doing more harm than anything. So glad you mad this video. It can save newly naturals from making the same mistakes. Luckily, you were able to save yours. I needed a change - it was rough. lol
I just discovered your channel. You are gorgeous and you seem pleasant and positive. New subbie right here! 😍
Ayyyeeee! Welcome! and Thank You!
I relate to this so much. My hair is growing pretty long, still dry, but I’m learning. My mom made me do a big chop in 2013 and I was so mad at her for it, now it’s ok. I used to tie my hair up like yours until I learned how to do twist outs and braid outs. I rarely get box braids and other protective styles too. I don’t get sew ins and I haven’t had one since I was 9. I’ve come a long way.
Beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. The pictures helped too. Very encouraging sis. Just started posting videos my self. I'm gonna keep pushing.
Returned to watch this video again for motivation. My hair is at a stand still and I was like EBONNNNYYY...HELP!
Love your hair and that makeup is amazing could you do a tutorial on that exact makeup you’re wearing in that video please?
Girl yes!!! Thanks for sharing I do understand “how people talk to you about your natural hair” ! 😡
I'm at that stage where you are talking about. It's shoulder length curly. Plus yes my hair has always been what I was known for. I went from cornrows to a relaxer at age 14. Now all these years later I'm trying to hang in there. The in between stage is a struggle!!!
Great informative video. Thank you for sharing. This is my 2nd month heat free. I come from extreme hot comb & flat ironing. I've never had chemicals. Its a process, & watch you all the time. Please share your lipstick color, & what you used to lay your edges on this style. Thank you kindly, be blessed. 💖😊
DeShanna Jones congrats on being heat free!!! Keep it up! 💖
+MiyaGeorginaJoi -Thank you..Its so hard, I get extremely nervous with my ends shedding. Its not shedding so much, but when I wash/cowash. Im trying to "baby" my ends as best as I can.
DeShanna Jones I was exactly the same a few months ago. In the end I just chopped a couple inches off and I've flourished since then... I truly believe when you first give up heat that you need a good cut and protein treatments and you'll be set!
+MiyaGeorginaJoi -what do you recommend for a protein regime? I live in a dry climate city
+MiyaGeorginaJoi ....Oh, and thank you kindly for responding with positive and encouraging feedback. 😃
This video was so empowering 😌 thank you Ebony 💕
*All hair grows..unless there's some sort of illness, issue i.e..alopecia etc. Most receive growth of 1/2 inch per month. It's what we're doing with that 1/2 inch each month... many of us have killed our hair, or snatched it out of our scalp with tight braids or placed so many chemicals on it..that it just breaks off when the wind blows making it seem that the hair is incapable of growing..............
I try to use all shampoo n' conditioners that have natural ingredients. No parabens, Sulfates etc....
Shampoo soaps I love. Keeping heat off as much as possible and really NOT cutting my hair is what works for me. Once I allowed my hair to grow for 3 years straight no cutting... it grew all the way down to my underwear... that year I cut several inches but pretty much grew it back... I'm at a point where I will never ever cut my hair again and I try to seriously take care of the hair that I have.
Your hair is Gorgeous.. it looks beautiful and healthy. I love it! :-)
Do you have a video of what your hair routine was DURING your growth journey? If not, can you make one? I notice a lot of RUclipsrs post what their current process is but, unless you stuck with the same routine you used in 2012, I want to know what all got you to this point. I know some probably learned that there were better products out there than the ones they used to use, but you still made it to this point of retaining health AND length with those products, which is something I struggle with.
I feel like I've reached a plateau and I can't seem to get passed it. When I do, my ends are split (and I rarely straighten my hair...no more than 2-3x per year) and I have to cut the dead ends off and start again. 😖
You are such a beautiful lady, I watch your videos because my daughter has curly hair. With your skin complexion simply a beautiful chocolate
I love watching your videos I also watch the Glamtwinz they are natural also you are an amazing woman and I can't wait to see my hair grow to this length I am working on it lol.. great work 😊💗
Love this! I went natural a year and a half ago after cutting it all off due to damage! Best decision I could've made was starting over and embracing my natural curls!
Don't cut your hair!!!! But yes your video is awesome so encouraging and inspiring and yes it's been a struggle and finally a look that goes with me. ❤️✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾💕💕💕🚨🚨THANK YOU EBONY
You are absolutely gorgeous! Your skin is beautiful. Question: what hairstyle are you wearing? I would like to have my beautician do mine this way
I loved your old video! Lol. It was one of my inspiration videos.
Her make up is so amazing.
This was a good video. I'm surprised you never wore wigs or added extensions during your short phase. That's a good thing.
Thank you for transparency!!! 💕💕
Going through that difficult stage videos like this help me through.
I need to watch this with my daughter. Great words of encouragement! Thank you.
This was such a great video and you've helped me so much with my natural hair journey as well! I'm almost done with mine but I can't thank you enough for all your help! I'll always be a loyal subscriber! Enjoy your hair girl! Love, love, LOVE you. X
I know it's simple, but could you point me to a tutorial of the hair style you're wearing here? If you don't have one made already, could you do one?
loooove u ebs!!!!!!! great video. Thanks so much for the inspiration
Where did you get that jean jacket you heve on
Hey! I'm a new sub, I just stumbled on your channel and I absolutely love your hair. It's funny because I've just recentley started working on my youtube channel again and I wanted to create a natural hair journey video but felt discouraged because I just feel that there were more cons than pros on my journey. However watching this has encouraged me so much. Thanks for sharing xx
Luv ur protective style in this video ur hair is sooooo pretty- so similar to Kelsey's hair of the GlamTwinz!!! btw: I have been natural since 2004 and we had very limited information at that time a few years after that Longhairdontcare videos came out and Taren Guy and a few other ones. Great video!!
Thanks for sharing! How do you maintain a nice wash and go during the Summer?
I've been really wanting to watch these types of videos. I'm glad you posted !
Your makeup is beautiful. What color blush are you wearing?
Going natural was the best thing I ever did. I hated relaxers.
Learning to love myself without my hair as my identity, that is exactly how i felt about going natural and also cutting all off because i was also always the girl with the long hair. I transitioned the first time but the second time because of straightening i had to cut off the long hair and now i am in the grow back but am enjoying the short hair and the ease of it.
Can you please do a video reviewing your monthly process? Also discuss your styles during the month and how you maintain over night.
Thank you Ebony your video is very encouraging! Your beautiful inside out :)
Love the video! What color is that on your lips?
Thank you for sharing. I haven’t had a perm in 2 years and just started wearing my natural hair 1 month ago- and it looks a mess. Lol. Thanks for encouraging me to stay the course!
Start checking out some videos from lazy naturals. You'll learn that even though you have loads of hair. There are so many short cuts you can make to take care of it. This will be such a benefit because most of the constant natural hair rules are WRONG. There are plenty of naturals that learned this fact, and have been free from the constant surplus of time. That we assume we have to spend to have thick, super long, healthy hair.
Your hair is beautiful keep up the wonderful care. I have always had long hair too. But I cut a year ago and am natural plan to get your length in another 2 years maybe soon my hair is growing like wild flowers lol. I'm bra strap length now curly I don't straighten my hair at all. I want to say your and inspiration to keep growing thank you cause yes the longer it gets the more work it is. Thank you and happy new year
Just found my favorite natural hair journey video EVER wow
It still baffles me when I see women who’ve always had long hair struggle with cutting their hair bc as a child I was known as the girl with big curly hair and I hated being associated with it (I’m the dark girl in my thumbnail). I couldn’t wait until I turned 18 to cut my hair bc, to me, that meant I was “grown” lol when I cut my hair off the first time I saw how others were attached to MY identity and MY hair more than I was and I was glad that I did it. To this day I’m 2yrs into regrowing my hair after 6 hair cuts (cut down to 3” or less) over the past 10yrs and I’m annoyed lol but I’m gonna stick it through this time.