this is my favorite video i know i'm only 11 years old and i'm problay shouldn't be worrying about this but I remember when I was so excited to get a relaxer and then I realized it was nothing so that's when it got to the point where my mom can rely on a relaxer and she kept putting it in there and putting it in there so I told my mom I wanted to go natural and she said your hair will fall out and its going to be nappy so that's when I wanted to prove her wrong and show her that it can make your hair grow so that's when I did some research and I found you and you where the only one here who I can trust and when I first looked at this video and I saw the results and you truly,truly,truly made me a believer and pretty soon my mom too and I just want to say thank you very very much
oh my.god your hair is so pretty. i always get so annoyed when i hear these black women stereotypes about hair. am hispanic and some of the prettiedt hair ive seen is black women with natural hair
Almost everyday I get askd: But how did you get your hair so long?! So here is my long awaited video on the regimen that I used while transitioning to natural. Def evolved over time!! Not ideal or perfect but it's my story!! Also included are all the products and methods I used...I'm honestly so simple when it comes to products (and cheap lol ;) ) so I hope there is something useful for everyone!!! Love you all!!! Thanks for watching!!
Melissa Denise just now seeing this video Iam In the stage were my hair is the half perm(relaxed) and half naturals anyways you can help with that besides the things you gave
+Melissa Denise I am currently transitioning and i am feeling like my hair is not growing i started in april this year, (i know) and my hair is jus sooo tangled up pls what advise u have for me i'm feeling to give up t your hair just gave me hope xxx pls replyyy btw i jus subbed
Debs Kay If you're experiencing extreme tangling, it might indicate a bit of heat damage, but before you freak out, it might also just be the differences between your natural and your relaxed hair. There are many different methods to see if you're hair is heat damaged or not. Secondly, if you are applying a lot of heat, you can expect your hair to grow a lot slower and even if you're not, it's wise to use protective styling or just styles that are low mateince like braid outs, twist outs, or just using perm rods. A healthy diet, scalp massages, and herb supplements are all good supporters of fast hair growth. I know you didn't ask me, but I hope this helps!
Debs Kay hey love sorry for the delay...to add onto her comment...post wash I would try and just braid your hair...take it down when you want to style it...braid back up at night. I sometimes have this problem when my hair is in its curly state. Make sure you're using a good conditioner/detangle....your hair might be lacking moisture. Give it time tho transitioning can always be funky. Hope that helps some! xox
Ps ALLLLL things talked about in this video has a full video that you can find linked in the description box! List/links to products/tools are all there as well so please check it out!! xox
I relaxed my hair and rocked a short Toni Braxton-esqe cut last summerr. I am now ready to grow my hair out so I am going to really dedicate myself to this transitioning process. Like you, I have to pray for patience cause I know I will need it.
I Agree the exclusion of heat really helps with the transitioning process. I transitioned as well and it definitely helps those who want to take time to find good basic products for natural hair but still want to keep the length for styling
I love u . It's so much easier for me personally to take care of my hair using heat. People don't think it's possible to maintain healthy hair if u use heat. I do some of the exact things you do n it makes me feel good to finally see somebody that didn't chop all they're hair of anything drastic to achieve great length . U give me hope 😊
I transitioned starting in 2009 & started wearing it in its naturally curly state in 2011 & there were like you said slim to no videos on natural hair. Its amazing how just a few years later the natural hair community grew tremendously. I used aphogee too & shea moisture also. I even had an old coworker tell me she remembers the start of my journey & how much my hair has grown...Thanks for all your videos! Take care.
I'm relaxed and concerning transitioning long term. I'm trying to get as much information as I can. I've been on a relaxed hair journey for awhile so I'm thinking about trying something different. And I'm so glad you showed what it looked like with your hair straight cause I love my length!
Great education of growing and transitioning your hair. I relaxed my hair in the past. My hair had been in 2 years of natural hair!!! Love it! Deep conditioning is my next friend. Your hair is gorgeous and healthy. It's about healthy hair that makes her grow longer and smoothly.
Transitioning is definitely a mental thing too. Bc its so easy to use heat and makes it shinier and it makes it look tamed instantly. It can get addicting. But thanks to u and ppl who have done the same (transitioning) you set a good example and showed people (even us flat iron addicts) that hair can get better and grow healthy and beautiful again and that its not a lost cause to get our curly hair back and that its not impossible. Thank you and God bless u.
Thanks for sharing. My transitioning routine was very similar. I rarely used heat only because I fell in love with two strand twists. I two-strand twisted my hair most of my transition. I would used flexirods to curl my relaxed ends. 😊 I pre-pooed with a deep conditioner (50% moisture/ 50% protein) mixed with coconut and olive oil, shampoo and rinse out conditioner. Then leave in mixed with castor and almond oil. Then a styler. This has helped my hair to grow to waist length. I use heat maybe 4 times a year now. When I do, I take the opportunity to dust my ends and get rid of single strand knots. I've been relaxer free for almost 5 years. I cut off my relaxed ends May 2012.
I got a perm when I was very young and don't remember how my natural hair feels so I asked can I get box braids and I did and I'm starting to feel curls I'm so excited wish me luck lol
Girl me too! Lol I have about an inch and a half of new growth and I'm so excited to see what my natural hair is like. I'm always tempted to big chop but I'm giving myself at least a year until I do but I'm itching to have my curls! Lol Good luck on your journey 😁
SistaWith RealHair Aww well thank you for watching!! Your hair is gorg as well!! The moment I get my curls back I'm going to try out your wash & go routine!!
you are so amazing! such a great video btw. Ive been a natural for about 4 years and i would def say hot oil treatments once a week helped the thickness of my hair and braid/ twists outs!
This is amazing. I would love to become natural since my hair is half natural half relaxed. I just have to be patient. I heard from a few people heat can grow hair out, I guess it depends on your hair texture or the strength. Thank you so much for sharing this information.
Thank you for sharing your techniques. I am new to transitioning and really want to get great results!! Your hair is absolutely beautiful and I too can't wait to see my results longterm :-)
Because I was using alot of heat (once a month) i experienced some breakage from my hair salon so I started doing my own hair. I Co wash with Carol's daughter called Monoi Conditioners and shea Moistures Masques for deep conditioning over night too. I use a conditioning cap to lock in heat for about 30 minutes then, then i just sleep with a plastic cap and silk scarf. I do this every week, I use a regular blow dryer 1875 on High but on Warm, not hot. This has helped the heat damaged edges i had. I don't blow dry or flat iron around my temple if I'm going to do an updo, i stop using gels i found that ORS edge control was a waste of money because of clumping and when it dried it left residue on my edges. Under my natural curl pattern i cornrow my edges when wearing a down protective style. I found Melissa Denise's channel very helpful. I never had perm I went from natural hair to dread locks and then i did a big chop from the dreadlocks because the twisting of the locks caused hair breakage too around the edges. I have managed to grow my hair back using the same Keratin Brazil Shampoo and conditioners on wash days for the last 3 years. I am now using Carol Daughters and Shea Moistures for washing and conditioning on wash days. I use Tresemme's heat protectant for my blow dry and flat iron. I am no longer flat ironing my hair every months, more like every 2 months or if i have a date which is about every 3 months lol . #naturalhair , #noweave #nowigs Overall I found wearing my natural hair more liberating and appealing. My confidence is way up now that I am caring for my hair properly. I sleep with a satin cap from Wal Mart. However, I never go outside in my satin cap I wish women would stop doing that LOL Good luck to everyone!
Protective styling! If you have a thicker and kinkier texture it may be a struggle to embrace your natural hair after BC if you don't do an extended transition. I'm not saying hide your texture because it's beautiful. However wearing braids or sew ins (no leave out) can give you a little more time yo feel comfortable with your hair and give it time to grow out. All hair textures are beautiful so always be proud of what you have. I'm 16 and I BC when I was 14. My 2 year anniversary was this august and I'm embracing my kinky hair. I hope everyone can do the same.
Melissa Denise I am 13 and my hair is shoulder length. All my life i wanted long hair like yours or at least to my chest i just didn't know what to do. I a going to use your tips wisely and get back to you on how i am doing.
This was so helpful! I am transitioning and I am in my 5th month and 8 months post relaxer. I think that I am in the type 3 hair type. Hopefully I will know soon without having to do a big chop!
Thanks great tips. Currently I'm transitioning from 15 yr old locs. My hair is thin and use to be thick. I wash n deep condition my hair every week with shea moisture Jamaican castor oil and it has helped a world of difference with my hair. But I flat iron my hair every week n use tresemee heat protector on it. It still has a semi curl pattern. I want to start wearing curly when the weather gets warmer. My little one had her locs out too but doesn't like her hair curly. Her hair is done every two weeks and her curl pattern is still strong when washed.
Just made good on your discount code for that massaging shampoo brush boo! Thank you so much! I've been wanting one for awhile now. Your hair is so freakin pretty! I look forward to applying some tips from you to my healthy natural hair regimen. I'm 6 months post BC & LOVING it! =)
LaBeLLa MiSSDonna thanks love!! I appreciate your kind words!!! I'm glad I'm able to be with you on your journey!! Good luck with everything and know I'm never to far away!! xo
I'm 15 years old and I'm transitioning right now, I told my mom to stop perming my hair because it is damaging my hair I want to transition and grow my hair natural, I see new growth already!!! My hair is thick on my scalp and on the ends its relaxed. I wash my hair with conditioner every week, or should I? After I'm done washing it I blow-dry it of course then I trimmed the ends that was the 1st time I washed my hair and thought of transitioning. And when I'm done blow drying it I would grease my scalp and put some silky product I forgot the name of it lol, and I would put it in my hair, and my hair would feel and look so healthy moist. Then after I would braid it (with my real hair). That's how I will transition, from relaxed to natural.
Natural Teen Diaries Ikr, how long have you been transioning? I started in May of this year, in the middle of my head that's where I see A LOT of new growth.
Mosaic cc I've been transitioning for 6 months I started in February of this year and I'm going on 7 months this September and yeah I have a lot of growth from the front middle and back of my head
Natural Teen Diaries Same here, how long is your new growth? Mines 1/2 Inches so far. This long | | | | | | | | | | That is EXACTLY the inch of my new growth.
Yeah mine is maybe a little more than that I haven't kept track because the more I focus on how long it's getting the more impatient I become cause I only semi-big chopped so yeah I have a video about my new growth though
I've been natural my entire life but I've been flat ironing every two weeks for the past 2 years. I've had to do it 3 or even 4 times a week. I sweat a lot and it looks frizzy. It's bra strap length. But I wanted to be healthier. I'm new to your channel btw.
You have a very beautiful hair. Which product did you use to make your hair so curly? I could still see the curls even when the hair was wet. Did you use texturizer? Or is your hair naturally that curly?
My hair use to be almost waist length when I was young 18. After I left home received my first relaxer and it has never grown past my shoulder since. I have been natural on and off for 15 years. Second time its been 5 years. I hate my hair curly I like it straight. I trying to learn how can i keep my hair straight and grow it. Is there a way? I straighten my hair every two weeks. I try to wear a protective style in between. It seems the only time my hair grows is in braids which I cut my hair from heat damage and split ends and start all over. If finally is back but starting to see breakage again. Any help would be great! :) Your hair is so beautiful.
Great vid! I didn't get my first relaxer until college, it broke my hair off and I big chopped in 2001. That was a very traumatizing experience since I had always had long hair and back then everyone thought I was nuts or depressed to cut off "all of that pretty hair" lol. There were also NO products for natural hair. The only website for curly hair was naturallycurly.com, it was a lifesaver, but it was mainly for women with looser textured curly hair. I went back to a relaxer around 2008, hated it again and decided natural was best for me. I transitioned w heat as well for a year and a couple of months in from 2010-mid 2011. After that I went years with only applying heat once or twice a year and like you said that is when i saw the most growth. My hair is now almost the length of yours. I exclusively have worn wash n gos but as its gotten longer, the less patience I have for WnG's. My ride or dies for WnGs have always only been Suave Tropical Coconut conditioner or HE Hello Hydration and oil; most of the "natural hair products" don't work that well in my hair so I stick to what works. TJ's Balancing Conditioner is the only new addition. I wore it straight this winter but starting next month I will be back to braid outs and wash n gos for most of the rest of the year.
I started in 2009, unintentionally (i got fed up with spending 4+ hours at a salon) and slowly cut the relaxed part out. (an inch here and there). ORS Hair Mayonnaise really helped the process, and my current staples are Elasta QP, Pantene, Luster's Pink, and Soft 'n Free shampoos, conditioners, and moisturizers. My favorite oil, hands down, has to be grapeseed oil. Do you have a length goal? I'm hoping to be at bra strap length by Christmas...Thanks for posting!
***** Thanks for sharing love!! I had a goal of "let me see how long I can grow my hair" lol! I wanted to grow it down to my butt just to see how I could do it. Thanks for stopping by!! I appreciate you!!!
I am literally going through the process of transitioning again! I did the big chop about 3 years ago and I started flat ironing my hair a year ago when I hit collar bone length. I did not use heat protectant and I did not trim. Do you feel hair vitamins would also help as well as the tips you gave in this video?
ok so I know everyone has a different type and curl pattern and you said you somewhat had a curl pattern so how did you get your curl pattern to be what is today? Like did you train your hair by twist outs or braid outs or over time did your pattern just naturally come?
I been natural since 2013 and my hair is thick and straight plus I take vitamins as well want to transition to curly so what products do I need to get to make my hair curly and maintain it thanks :-)
I LOVEEEEE your hair, especially after the braid outs. You're my inspiration 😁💖 I just went fully natural in January by big chopping (after transitioning for awhile) but I'm not really comfortable with the length so I protective style with Marley Twists. I wanted to know how I could dry my hair without causing any damage to it, before getting them installed.. And how I can moisturize them with limited style damage.
Hi did you take any vitamins Wow how did you get your hair to grow so long did you have hair braids do you have a protective style did you wear wigs or sewin did you do the greenhouse method are inversion method what product did you use did you moisturize your hair how often did you do it cuz I'm getting ready to cut all of my hair cuz I'm tired of my hair I am mad tired no matter what I do it won't grow please please help 😭😵😖😥😰😢😪😪😟😧😕😦
NICE PRETTY HAIR. I'm glad you're eating clean. Looking up ingredients in my shampoos and conditioners made me start looking at that ingredients going into my body. I never would eat food to benefit my body but for my hair there was nothing I wouldn't do. LOL it's not even logical but it's true. I was like, "Who's got time for strong kidneys and good blood flow?" but as soon as I wanted to grow my hair I did everything I could to pack in those nutrients.
I havent seen my naturel hair since 5th grade of elementary school... I am 19 now and i am making my OWN choice to transition. I don't know my natural hair pattern and i want to know Im not putting relaxers ever again
I'm in the weening process right now from straightening my hair once a month for the past 3+ years (i'm 3.5 years post relaxer) I started weening in September of this year and have straighten my hair once (before halloween) since then and I'm noticing growth finally after being stuck at one length for a year and a half. I almost would clip my ends just about every straighten too which would leave me with no growth because I thought I had to trim them in order to grow my hair. Also in September of this year I added the simple step of deep conditioning to my routine and it changed my hair so much. It's much more healthier as I also am in recovery of heat damage(just a few peices in the front) And I'm finally in the stage of getting comfortable with my natural hair because all I have been knowing is straight hair. My goal right now is to go heatless until the new year to get my hair straighten and no trim until March. I love watching videos like yours and others to try out your methods and I just want to see if I will/can retain my length with your tips and tricks. Thanks for sharing
Hello! I just have one question, How long did it take for new frog to send your order. I ordered the dryer attachment and I got an email with my confirmation and all but no way to track it. 😕
Isn't it a waste to pre poo if you're using shampoo to wash it out the next morning?? I use a cleaning conditioner always so I don't strip my hair with soaps in the first place. I use Wen it's pricey but it cleans my hair of any build up without stripping it. Carols daughter makes one and I think the line As I Am does too. I notice almost no breakage and my highlights stay vibrant. If you notice how dull blue jeans look after a few washings you can see how soap strips our dry hair.
June Askew no when you prepoo it prevents the shampoo from stripping/depleting your hair of moisture. Because shampoo is drying to natural hair that is why she des it. I use the Cleansing CoWash by As I Am also and I love it. I have been looking into the wen also. I have naturally curly hair and I heard great things. but I do prepoo before I cowash or clarify my hair with ACV It just helps keep my hair super moisturized.
Oh okay now I understand. If you use Wen like I do I guess you can prepoo but it would be a waist of product, since Wen is not a shampoo but a cleansing conditioner that takes the place of shampoo. I have been using it over two year now and my hair is great!! I don't get breakage and my hair is almost waist length. It is expensive though . I use the whole line which is great for natural or relaxed hair. My hair is curly/wavy and it comes out so soft and shiny!! You should give it a try. Oh make sure you use enough though since the hair absorbs what it needs and the rest rinses out. Let me know if you like it .
I've been transitioning every since November 2015 and idk if I'm doing everything right I feel like my hair is growing but I wanna knw how long do it take for my hair to get some curls and length and I'm using doogro growth oil is that a good oil and I'm using cantu leave in everyday how often do I shampoo and co wash what all do I need daily
I was transitioning but u couldn't handle it so I just use a softener and it may not be as thick as it would be if I was fully natural but it's better than a relaxer lol
I follow you on Instagram I'm @_beautifulnaturally and I'm 23 months post and counting and transitioning back to natural without big chopping! You are an inspiration to me because I get so many people asking me when am I going to big chop? Um, Never! I'm growing my relaxer out and getting to know my hair all over again this has been a very rewarding experience for me and I thank you for being such an inspiration!
kyleestar1 You have to chop it off sometime. If you don't you will never know your true curl pattern because those straight ends weigh your natural hair down.
Mode par Rachel I already cambsee my curl pattern and my hair is mid back length where majority of it is natural so returning natural without big chopping is possible! It depends on your hair care regimen that's why have beautiful hair follow me on Instagram @_beautiful naturally and you will see!
Curly Princess of Cali it is possible people here on utube have done it successfully and so will I everything is not for everybody! That's why utube natural hair forum is so huge because everyone has come together to show how their very own way has help them and that's why they are successful educate yourself and learn your hair and anything is possible!
this is my favorite video i know i'm only 11 years old and i'm problay shouldn't be worrying about this but I remember when I was so excited to get a relaxer and then I realized it was nothing so that's when it got to the point where my mom can rely on a relaxer and she kept putting it in there and putting it in there so I told my mom I wanted to go natural and she said your hair will fall out and its going to be nappy so that's when I wanted to prove her wrong and show her that it can make your hair grow so that's when I did some research and I found you and you where the only one here who I can trust and when I first looked at this video and I saw the results and you truly,truly,truly made me a believer and pretty soon my mom too and I just want to say thank you very very much
Awww good for you. Show your mom that natural hair is the best lol. Nappy is beautiful too. ;)
My favorite comment of all time , and my mom said the same thing . But I got enough nerve to go natural . And so far it has been going great . 👍👍👍👍
Raina Hankins I think your 14 or 15 now I’m also 15 how is your hair journey
Why can’t she be 11 it happend to me to I just started to go natural and I just turned 13
You are probably an adult now, but your thinking at that age was so right! I hope your transition to natural went well.
oh my.god your hair is so pretty. i always get so annoyed when i hear these black women stereotypes about hair. am hispanic and some of the prettiedt hair ive seen is black women with natural hair
Yas
Such a nice comment and this is why I love hispanic people!!
Thanks😘
Almost everyday I get askd: But how did you get your hair so long?! So here is my long awaited video on the regimen that I used while transitioning to natural. Def evolved over time!! Not ideal or perfect but it's my story!! Also included are all the products and methods I used...I'm honestly so simple when it comes to products (and cheap lol ;) ) so I hope there is something useful for everyone!!! Love you all!!! Thanks for watching!!
Melissa Denise just now seeing this video Iam In the stage were my hair is the half perm(relaxed) and half naturals anyways you can help with that besides the things you gave
+Melissa Denise I am currently transitioning and i am feeling like my hair is not growing i started in april this year, (i know) and my hair is jus sooo tangled up pls what advise u have for me i'm feeling to give up t your hair just gave me hope xxx pls replyyy btw i jus subbed
Debs Kay If you're experiencing extreme tangling, it might indicate a bit of heat damage, but before you freak out, it might also just be the differences between your natural and your relaxed hair. There are many different methods to see if you're hair is heat damaged or not. Secondly, if you are applying a lot of heat, you can expect your hair to grow a lot slower and even if you're not, it's wise to use protective styling or just styles that are low mateince like braid outs, twist outs, or just using perm rods. A healthy diet, scalp massages, and herb supplements are all good supporters of fast hair growth. I know you didn't ask me, but I hope this helps!
thanks hun, i dont blowdry my hair to b honest but yes i'll keep da in mind thnks bbes xx
Debs Kay
hey love sorry for the delay...to add onto her comment...post wash I would try and just braid your hair...take it down when you want to style it...braid back up at night. I sometimes have this problem when my hair is in its curly state. Make sure you're using a good conditioner/detangle....your hair might be lacking moisture. Give it time tho transitioning can always be funky. Hope that helps some! xox
Ps ALLLLL things talked about in this video has a full video that you can find linked in the description box! List/links to products/tools are all there as well so please check it out!! xox
I'm going to transition for two years, lord give me the patience.
Same here!
I texturized my hair this month and it straightened some parts of my hair, so this marks month 1 of my transition.
I relaxed my hair and rocked a short Toni Braxton-esqe cut last summerr. I am now ready to grow my hair out so I am going to really dedicate myself to this transitioning process. Like you, I have to pray for patience cause I know I will need it.
Gizelle Blanc same
So how did it go?
I Agree the exclusion of heat really helps with the transitioning process. I transitioned as well and it definitely helps those who want to take time to find good basic products for natural hair but still want to keep the length for styling
I love u . It's so much easier for me personally to take care of my hair using heat. People don't think it's possible to maintain healthy hair if u use heat. I do some of the exact things you do n it makes me feel good to finally see somebody that didn't chop all they're hair of anything drastic to achieve great length . U give me hope 😊
It literally was nooo information back then like I'm so happy for youtube and videos like this !
I know right!!! I don't know how we all survived!
Your hair is life!!💖💋
C Babe Thank you....I so appreciate you!!! xox
I transitioned starting in 2009 & started wearing it in its naturally curly state in 2011 & there were like you said slim to no videos on natural hair. Its amazing how just a few years later the natural hair community grew tremendously. I used aphogee too & shea moisture also. I even had an old coworker tell me she remembers the start of my journey & how much my hair has grown...Thanks for all your videos! Take care.
Best video ever straight to the point..your hair is amazing just the thickness and fullness omg ...you can see how healthy it is!!!!
You just summarized a good portion of your channel up in this video. Thank you!!
So glad I found this video! I'm transitioning now and doing it with heat is the best way for me at this time!
I'm relaxed and concerning transitioning long term. I'm trying to get as much information as I can. I've been on a relaxed hair journey for awhile so I'm thinking about trying something different. And I'm so glad you showed what it looked like with your hair straight cause I love my length!
Great education of growing and transitioning your hair. I relaxed my hair in the past. My hair had been in 2 years of natural hair!!! Love it! Deep conditioning is my next friend. Your hair is gorgeous and healthy. It's about healthy hair that makes her grow longer and smoothly.
Transitioning is definitely a mental thing too. Bc its so easy to use heat and makes it shinier and it makes it look tamed instantly. It can get addicting. But thanks to u and ppl who have done the same (transitioning) you set a good example and showed people (even us flat iron addicts) that hair can get better and grow healthy and beautiful again and that its not a lost cause to get our curly hair back and that its not impossible. Thank you and God bless u.
so motivated to do my hair now! Thank you.
You're the RUclipsr I've been looking for I'm so relieved I found you!
No way!! Youre the sweetest I'm glad you found me/we found each other!!! xox
I am SOOOO happy to have came across this video because I myself am trying to transition. Thanks so much for this.
Thanks for sharing. My transitioning routine was very similar. I rarely used heat only because I fell in love with two strand twists. I two-strand twisted my hair most of my transition. I would used flexirods to curl my relaxed ends. 😊 I pre-pooed with a deep conditioner (50% moisture/ 50% protein) mixed with coconut and olive oil, shampoo and rinse out conditioner. Then leave in mixed with castor and almond oil. Then a styler. This has helped my hair to grow to waist length. I use heat maybe 4 times a year now. When I do, I take the opportunity to dust my ends and get rid of single strand knots. I've been relaxer free for almost 5 years. I cut off my relaxed ends May 2012.
I got a perm when I was very young and don't remember how my natural hair feels so I asked can I get box braids and I did and I'm starting to feel curls I'm so excited wish me luck lol
Girl me too! Lol I have about an inch and a half of new growth and I'm so excited to see what my natural hair is like. I'm always tempted to big chop but I'm giving myself at least a year until I do but I'm itching to have my curls! Lol
Good luck on your journey 😁
YASS! This is my 2nd month in
+Erica Johnson lol same
saame
I appreciate ur honesty about u transitioning from permed to natural using heat! Bravo!
Mickey Well thank you for watching!! Appreciate you! xo
Thanks for sharing!
Your regimen is (almost) similar to mine.
Beautiful hair darlin! ;-)
SistaWith RealHair Aww well thank you for watching!! Your hair is gorg as well!! The moment I get my curls back I'm going to try out your wash & go routine!!
Ashley is
I'm currently trying to transition. I am sick of relaxers
I wanna transition but I'm scared
What are you afraid of might I ask?
You're soooo pretty and your videos are always super helpful.
you are so amazing! such a great video btw. Ive been a natural for about 4 years and i would def say hot oil treatments once a week helped the thickness of my hair and braid/ twists outs!
Angela Gregory i appreciate your sweet words!! I havent done a hot oil treatment in years...i forgot about those great little gems!!! xox
I didn't transition I big chopped only because at the time big chops were all I heard of. your hair is simply gorgeous curly or straight, great video!
I love this. I just decided to transition, and I know the journey will not be easy. I'm looking for protective styles to try while transitioning.
This is amazing. I would love to become natural since my hair is half natural half relaxed. I just have to be patient. I heard from a few people heat can grow hair out, I guess it depends on your hair texture or the strength. Thank you so much for sharing this information.
Formof EVE Thank you so much for stopping by and you can so doing it girl!! You're half way there!!!
Swear you just became my hair crush
Shantae says xoxo
Thank you for sharing your techniques. I am new to transitioning and really want to get great results!! Your hair is absolutely beautiful and I too can't wait to see my results longterm :-)
Because I was using alot of heat (once a month) i experienced some breakage from my hair salon so I started doing my own hair. I Co wash with Carol's daughter called Monoi Conditioners and shea Moistures Masques for deep conditioning over night too. I use a conditioning cap to lock in heat for about 30 minutes then, then i just sleep with a plastic cap and silk scarf. I do this every week, I use a regular blow dryer 1875 on High but on Warm, not hot. This has helped the heat damaged edges i had. I don't blow dry or flat iron around my temple if I'm going to do an updo, i stop using gels i found that ORS edge control was a waste of money because of clumping and when it dried it left residue on my edges. Under my natural curl pattern i cornrow my edges when wearing a down protective style. I found Melissa Denise's channel very helpful. I never had perm I went from natural hair to dread locks and then i did a big chop from the dreadlocks because the twisting of the locks caused hair breakage too around the edges. I have managed to grow my hair back using the same Keratin Brazil Shampoo and conditioners on wash days for the last 3 years. I am now using Carol Daughters and Shea Moistures for washing and conditioning on wash days. I use Tresemme's heat protectant for my blow dry and flat iron. I am no longer flat ironing my hair every months, more like every 2 months or if i have a date which is about every 3 months lol . #naturalhair , #noweave #nowigs Overall I found wearing my natural hair more liberating and appealing. My confidence is way up now that I am caring for my hair properly. I sleep with a satin cap from Wal Mart. However, I never go outside in my satin cap I wish women would stop doing that LOL Good luck to everyone!
Landis DeBruce LOL! thanks for sharing all your tips girl!!! I'm sure theyre going to help someone out there!!!
Protective styling! If you have a thicker and kinkier texture it may be a struggle to embrace your natural hair after BC if you don't do an extended transition. I'm not saying hide your texture because it's beautiful. However wearing braids or sew ins (no leave out) can give you a little more time yo feel comfortable with your hair and give it time to grow out. All hair textures are beautiful so always be proud of what you have. I'm 16 and I BC when I was 14. My 2 year anniversary was this august and I'm embracing my kinky hair. I hope everyone can do the same.
Loving natural hair life!
Melissa Denise
I am 13 and my hair is shoulder length. All my life i wanted long hair like yours or at least to my chest i just didn't know what to do. I a going to use your tips wisely and get back to you on how i am doing.
Just found your channel 💜 love it! I am transitioning and THE STRUGGLE IS REAL!!! LOL This gives me hope!
This was so helpful! I am transitioning and I am in my 5th month and 8 months post relaxer. I think that I am in the type 3 hair type. Hopefully I will know soon without having to do a big chop!
QueenSheeMee That makes me so happy to hear that it was helpful!!!! Keep going strong!!! xox
Great tips! I'm currently texlaxed and don't plan on transitioning anytime soon, but your hair is gorgeous!
thestylenewsnetwork Thanks babe !! Good luck with your journey!!!
I'm going to try this I want my hair this long 😍 your hair is beautiful
Thank you for giving so many great tips!!!!
This is a good video. And your hair is gorgeous. Very pretty and healthy looking. Keep up the good work.
gmcmim1 Thanks for the love!! I appreciate you!!! xox
You're welcome :)
MD- great tips and thanks so much for the discount code on the scalp massager- I just ordered two!
Thanks great tips. Currently I'm transitioning from 15 yr old locs. My hair is thin and use to be thick. I wash n deep condition my hair every week with shea moisture Jamaican castor oil and it has helped a world of difference with my hair. But I flat iron my hair every week n use tresemee heat protector on it. It still has a semi curl pattern. I want to start wearing curly when the weather gets warmer. My little one had her locs out too but doesn't like her hair curly. Her hair is done every two weeks and her curl pattern is still strong when washed.
Apryl Masdeu I hope they help!! Thanks for watching!! And good luck to you and our daughter with your journeys!!!
Trying out the inversion method right now, it's day 2.. Can't wait to see if it worked!!!!!
mandypanda946 Let me know how it goes!!
I really like this I'm trying to do a transition and go all natural so thanks for posting this!
Very informative video! Thanks 😊
Please do a straight hair night time routine
They also carry the shampoo scrub at the Dollar Tree. It works pretty good for me!
Just made good on your discount code for that massaging shampoo brush boo! Thank you so much! I've been wanting one for awhile now. Your hair is so freakin pretty! I look forward to applying some tips from you to my healthy natural hair regimen. I'm 6 months post BC & LOVING it! =)
LaBeLLa MiSSDonna thanks love!! I appreciate your kind words!!! I'm glad I'm able to be with you on your journey!! Good luck with everything and know I'm never to far away!! xo
Thanks for sharing regimen
I'm 15 years old and I'm transitioning right now, I told my mom to stop perming my hair because it is damaging my hair I want to transition and grow my hair natural, I see new growth already!!! My hair is thick on my scalp and on the ends its relaxed. I wash my hair with conditioner every week, or should I? After I'm done washing it I blow-dry it of course then I trimmed the ends that was the 1st time I washed my hair and thought of transitioning. And when I'm done blow drying it I would grease my scalp and put some silky product I forgot the name of it lol, and I would put it in my hair, and my hair would feel and look so healthy moist. Then after I would braid it (with my real hair). That's how I will transition, from relaxed to natural.
I'm 15 to and transitioning it's worth it
Natural Teen Diaries Ikr, how long have you been transioning? I started in May of this year, in the middle of my head that's where I see A LOT of new growth.
Mosaic cc I've been transitioning for 6 months I started in February of this year and I'm going on 7 months this September and yeah I have a lot of growth from the front middle and back of my head
Natural Teen Diaries Same here, how long is your new growth? Mines 1/2 Inches so far.
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Yeah mine is maybe a little more than that I haven't kept track because the more I focus on how long it's getting the more impatient I become cause I only semi-big chopped so yeah I have a video about my new growth though
I just started transitioning 3-4 weeks ago and my hair is super thick. What should i do? :/
Thanks for the discount code!!!
I've been natural my entire life but I've been flat ironing every two weeks for the past 2 years. I've had to do it 3 or even 4 times a week. I sweat a lot and it looks frizzy. It's bra strap length. But I wanted to be healthier. I'm new to your channel btw.
Thanks for making this video...I learned a lot and you answered many of my questions!
Dee Williams GOOOOD!! I'm so glad you watched and I was able to help!!! xox
love the super(man/girl) shirt!
I got a relaxer in 2015 but I decided to transition. Best decision I've made. I appreciate my super thick Afro 😌 I will never get a relaxer again.
You have a very beautiful hair. Which product did you use to make your hair so curly? I could still see the curls even when the hair was wet. Did you use texturizer? Or is your hair naturally that curly?
Love the video. How long did you transition for?
Where is your hair journey video?? I sooooo want to see it!
Do you have a particular heat setting range you use when you flat iron your hair? Your hair is very pretty
My hair use to be almost waist length when I was young 18. After I left home received my first relaxer and it has never grown past my shoulder since. I have been natural on and off for 15 years. Second time its been 5 years. I hate my hair curly I like it straight. I trying to learn how can i keep my hair straight and grow it. Is there a way? I straighten my hair every two weeks. I try to wear a protective style in between. It seems the only time my hair grows is in braids which I cut my hair from heat damage and split ends and start all over. If finally is back but starting to see breakage again. Any help would be great! :) Your hair is so beautiful.
Great vid! I didn't get my first relaxer until college, it broke my hair off and I big chopped in 2001. That was a very traumatizing experience since I had always had long hair and back then everyone thought I was nuts or depressed to cut off "all of that pretty hair" lol. There were also NO products for natural hair. The only website for curly hair was naturallycurly.com, it was a lifesaver, but it was mainly for women with looser textured curly hair. I went back to a relaxer around 2008, hated it again and decided natural was best for me. I transitioned w heat as well for a year and a couple of months in from 2010-mid 2011. After that I went years with only applying heat once or twice a year and like you said that is when i saw the most growth. My hair is now almost the length of yours. I exclusively have worn wash n gos but as its gotten longer, the less patience I have for WnG's. My ride or dies for WnGs have always only been Suave Tropical Coconut conditioner or HE Hello Hydration and oil; most of the "natural hair products" don't work that well in my hair so I stick to what works. TJ's Balancing Conditioner is the only new addition. I wore it straight this winter but starting next month I will be back to braid outs and wash n gos for most of the rest of the year.
nicadrmar Oh what a journey!!! I know it feels great to be where you are currently!! You go girl!! xox
yes it does! Thanks!
what supplies do you use? do you mind if I use a free sample of your hair supplies so I can grow my hair just like yours??
I started in 2009, unintentionally (i got fed up with spending 4+ hours at a salon) and slowly cut the relaxed part out. (an inch here and there). ORS Hair Mayonnaise really helped the process, and my current staples are Elasta QP, Pantene, Luster's Pink, and Soft 'n Free shampoos, conditioners, and moisturizers. My favorite oil, hands down, has to be grapeseed oil.
Do you have a length goal? I'm hoping to be at bra strap length by Christmas...Thanks for posting!
***** Thanks for sharing love!! I had a goal of "let me see how long I can grow my hair" lol! I wanted to grow it down to my butt just to see how I could do it. Thanks for stopping by!! I appreciate you!!!
I am literally going through the process of transitioning again! I did the big chop about 3 years ago and I started flat ironing my hair a year ago when I hit collar bone length. I did not use heat protectant and I did not trim. Do you feel hair vitamins would also help as well as the tips you gave in this video?
Can you do a more detailed video about protein treatments? I have high porosity hair and I hear that protein is a must for me
SincerelyBreConwell I sure will!!
The most beautiful hair ever seen on YT 0:04
I love your hair and curls!
Jaide Woghiren Thank you so much Jaide! I appreciate you!! xox
ok so I know everyone has a different type and curl pattern and you said you somewhat had a curl pattern so how did you get your curl pattern to be what is today? Like did you train your hair by twist outs or braid outs or over time did your pattern just naturally come?
I been natural since 2013 and my hair is thick and straight plus I take vitamins as well want to transition to curly so what products do I need to get to make my hair curly and maintain it thanks :-)
I LOVEEEEE your hair, especially after the braid outs. You're my inspiration 😁💖 I just went fully natural in January by big chopping (after transitioning for awhile) but I'm not really comfortable with the length so I protective style with Marley Twists. I wanted to know how I could dry my hair without causing any damage to it, before getting them installed.. And how I can moisturize them with limited style damage.
Hi did you take any vitamins Wow how did you get your hair to grow so long did you have hair braids do you have a protective style did you wear wigs or sewin did you do the greenhouse method are inversion method what product did you use did you moisturize your hair how often did you do it cuz I'm getting ready to cut all of my hair cuz I'm tired of my hair I am mad tired no matter what I do it won't grow please please help 😭😵😖😥😰😢😪😪😟😧😕😦
Great techniques 🔥🔥❤️
I learn so much! Wow!
NICE PRETTY HAIR. I'm glad you're eating clean. Looking up ingredients in my shampoos and conditioners made me start looking at that ingredients going into my body. I never would eat food to benefit my body but for my hair there was nothing I wouldn't do. LOL it's not even logical but it's true. I was like, "Who's got time for strong kidneys and good blood flow?" but as soon as I wanted to grow my hair I did everything I could to pack in those nutrients.
You said, when you know better you do better, then why would you use heat if you had to do it over?
I havent seen my naturel hair since 5th grade of elementary school... I am 19 now and i am making my OWN choice to transition. I don't know my natural hair pattern and i want to know
Im not putting relaxers ever again
gorg, gorg hair....thanks the vid. Can you share how you avoid beakage?
I'm in the weening process right now from straightening my hair once a month for the past 3+ years (i'm 3.5 years post relaxer) I started weening in September of this year and have straighten my hair once (before halloween) since then and I'm noticing growth finally after being stuck at one length for a year and a half. I almost would clip my ends just about every straighten too which would leave me with no growth because I thought I had to trim them in order to grow my hair. Also in September of this year I added the simple step of deep conditioning to my routine and it changed my hair so much. It's much more healthier as I also am in recovery of heat damage(just a few peices in the front) And I'm finally in the stage of getting comfortable with my natural hair because all I have been knowing is straight hair. My goal right now is to go heatless until the new year to get my hair straighten and no trim until March. I love watching videos like yours and others to try out your methods and I just want to see if I will/can retain my length with your tips and tricks. Thanks for sharing
I'm starting dis today so how long does it take for natural short puffy hair
Hello! I just have one question, How long did it take for new frog to send your order. I ordered the dryer attachment and I got an email with my confirmation and all but no way to track it. 😕
Ive been using blowouts and braid outs, these are good ways to transisition i think
Wonderful video with excellent info. I loved the video and your hair is very beautiful .❤️💫❤️
Did you moisturize your hair while your hair was straight? and if so what did you use?
can give your hair regime ie wash day, cowash day, how often?
Isn't it a waste to pre poo if you're using shampoo to wash it out the next morning?? I use a cleaning conditioner always so I don't strip my hair with soaps in the first place. I use Wen it's pricey but it cleans my hair of any build up without stripping it. Carols daughter makes one and I think the line As I Am does too. I notice almost no breakage and my highlights stay vibrant. If you notice how dull blue jeans look after a few washings you can see how soap strips our dry hair.
June Askew no when you prepoo it prevents the shampoo from stripping/depleting your hair of moisture. Because shampoo is drying to natural hair that is why she des it. I use the Cleansing CoWash by As I Am also and I love it. I have been looking into the wen also. I have naturally curly hair and I heard great things. but I do prepoo before I cowash or clarify my hair with ACV It just helps keep my hair super moisturized.
Oh okay now I understand. If you use Wen like I do I guess you can prepoo but it would be a waist of product, since Wen is not a shampoo but a cleansing conditioner that takes the place of shampoo. I have been using it over two year now and my hair is great!! I don't get breakage and my hair is almost waist length. It is expensive though . I use the whole line which is great for natural or relaxed hair. My hair is curly/wavy and it comes out so soft and shiny!! You should give it a try. Oh make sure you use enough though since the hair absorbs what it needs and the rest rinses out. Let me know if you like it .
thank you and wow I cant wait until my hair hit waist length.
I've been transitioning every since November 2015 and idk if I'm doing everything right I feel like my hair is growing but I wanna knw how long do it take for my hair to get some curls and length and I'm using doogro growth oil is that a good oil and I'm using cantu leave in everyday how often do I shampoo and co wash what all do I need daily
Doo gro and wild growth every other night. Along with biotin and gelatin capsules. And you will see your hair grow.
Beautiful hair- thanks for sharing
kari Gaski no thank you! so much!! xox
I was transitioning but u couldn't handle it so I just use a softener and it may not be as thick as it would be if I was fully natural but it's better than a relaxer lol
i’m starting to trastion at a young age my mom dosent kno what got into me but i’m tired of the perms and the damaged 😭💔
I have a huge problem with my hair where the whole thing grows fast and easy but the front except my edges are short and is hard to grow
whats your hair type? lovely video. much love x
hey are you mixed with anything other than black, for instance Indian?
Not all shampoos strip our hair....
My issue is shedding, matting and retaining moisture. My hair has thinned out sooo much :(
I use to have curly hair but now it's all coily, is that bad
Wow beautiful hair and long
Is treseme naturals specifically for natural hair
I follow you on Instagram I'm @_beautifulnaturally and I'm 23 months post and counting and transitioning back to natural without big chopping! You are an inspiration to me because I get so many people asking me when am I going to big chop? Um, Never! I'm growing my relaxer out and getting to know my hair all over again this has been a very rewarding experience for me and I thank you for being such an inspiration!
kyleestar1 You have to chop it off sometime. If you don't you will never know your true curl pattern because those straight ends weigh your natural hair down.
Mode par Rachel I already cambsee my curl pattern and my hair is mid back length where majority of it is natural so returning natural without big chopping is possible! It depends on your hair care regimen that's why have beautiful hair follow me on Instagram @_beautiful naturally and you will see!
kyleestar1 Your hair will never revert back. It's just not humanly possible. But those straggly ends r weighing it down
Curly Princess of Cali it is possible people here on utube have done it successfully and so will I everything is not for everybody! That's why utube natural hair forum is so huge because everyone has come together to show how their very own way has help them and that's why they are successful educate yourself and learn your hair and anything is possible!