IMPULSIVELY RELAXED MY 4C NATURAL HAIR AFTER 5 YEARS! | Do I regret it? - honest review!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2024
- Hi my loves! I relaxed my 4c natural hair after 5 years and I vlogged it lol. Hope you enjoy!
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Beautiful results, Kamsi! Welcome to the Relaxed Hair Community. Truly appreciate the luv💞
You are the realest thing sis ❤️
Omg thank you for your videos 🥹
I’m back, got a mild relaxer a few months ago.
I relate a hundred times.
My hair grew out so fast, thick and long, and I, literally, couldn't manage it. Like you, I never wore my hair out. You'd only catch my hair undone on my way to the salon.
The only times I dealt with my hair myself were on wash days, which I, intentionally, kept few and far between. There were no natural hairdressers in my area that could afford the patience it required without charging me through the roof.
The only protective style I wore were braids-usually one one-and I wore them for weeeeeks. Ironically, this grew my hair even more (maybe not ironically, but you get my drift). I dreaded wash days, even if my sister offered to help. I would cry, my back would hurt, my neck would ache, my arms would kill, all because of natural hair. A whole day dedicated to just taking out the braids and washing my hair, and another to making it.
It wasn't until I got admitted into a Master's, I decided I couldn't deal anymore. I remember that day clearly; it was as though I was under an influence. I just snipped at the braids very close to their roots. For a minute, I stunned myself. After undoing those sorry stubs for a braid, I was waiting for some emotion to hit me. Something. Regret. Pain. Shame. Melancholy. Anything.
But nothing did. It wasn't after I'm sat on the barber's chair, and he says, "E mecha go m," I look at myself, oil-faced, bordered by these large gold hoop earrings, and I loved it! Last month made it a year, and I, absolutely, recommend, black woman or not. It is just hair, your hair. Have fun with it whilst you can. Don't let these black hair community gatekeepers rain on your parade. They are the split ends you need to trim if you want to be great.
Do I apologise for the long read? Hehe.
Loved the read too
Loved it 🥰 great storytelling! Completely agree
Story of my life literally
Wow. When are you writing a novel please? 😌❤
@@nenyeobichere You're very kind. Thank you. 😘
I relaxed my hair yesterday for the first time in 6 years and I couldn’t be more happy. A lot of people gave unsolicited advice, saying ‘I’m spoiling my hair’, ‘ people are praying for the type of hair you’re about to ruin’ but honestly, I’m so happy about my decision because my natural hair was really difficult to maintain.
I completely made up my mind after watching your video two weeks ago❤️
I really don't understand why people are saying or have an opinion on people's hair. WTH. I've never seen anything like it. People mind your damn business. Geez!
@@octaviawalker823 fr like people act like its their own hair and its so annoying. relaxed hair is 10x easier to deal with and not everyone has enough time to do natural
@@insertname5453 I know it. Relaxed hair is easier to deal with. I rather see relaxed hair versus weave all the way down to the tailbone, knowing it ain't yours. I can't stand that. Especially when they get to flinging it around and swishing it and twirling it. I really be wanting to snatch that mess off.
It's nothing wrong with relaxing hair. I like it. Easier to manage.
Im relaxing my hair next week
Go girl!!! Dont be a slave to your hair...you own the hair, the hair doesn't own you. You look beautiful either ways❤
Wheww love how you put that! Thank youu 🤍
This was very beautifully said.
Kamsi has left us, this is so lovely, your hair your choice, love the change. Always here to support as long as it makes you happy. 🧡
Aww thank youu
She has and her choice is beautiful.
“Kamsi has left us”. She’s still here 😌 relaxed or not
I don’t support 🥺
If it was me I would cry all through the relaxing process or someone who drag me to relax my hair I can’t do it
All I can say is I’m very happy for you. The freedom that comes with a relaxed hair is amaze balls!
Lol for real
Girll 😩🤍
I swear!!
Do you girl!! I’m all for anyone doing what makes them happy. I hate how some people in the natural community shame or make people feel bad for wanting to relax their hair. I’ve been thinking about it for a while now..
Wish we all could just coexist without shame or guilt or separation. All hair is beautiful, relaxed or completely natural
I with you on this one. You do you, your hair, your business, screw people and thee end!
Girl I feel you… I literally bought a relaxer kit the last time I went to the store. It’s in my wardrobe but I just can’t bring myself to do it 😩😩😩 I feel like I’ve invested so much into my hair.
Everybody’s telling me not to do it, but I really don’t care for my natural hair anymore
Then do it babe🥰 it’s YOUR hair x
Do what’s best for you! I relaxed my hair a month ago after being natural for 3 years
No rush Vanessa, it's your decision and when you are ready you will do it. If not, no rush then you don't have to do it. I don't care if you change your mind 1000 times. It's your hair, your business, and your mind.
Girl same!! Although my Afro is screaming no 😂
After almost 5 years of being natural I can’t do it anymore. Iv had more breakage and knots than ever it’s honestly tiring
Enjoy your gift God gave you. Christ hair is like wool also.
Relaxing my hair has been my best decision so far. The natural hair thing was not so for me but if it’s yours, you do you babes✨
Same here. The day I went to get my natural hair relaxed, it was as though I was under an influence of some sort . I didn’t even mind.
Natural wasn't for me too...I managed it for two years before I relaxed it. I find it easier to manage my relaxed hair now.
Natural isn't my thing...relaxed isn't for me either😂😂😂 so I just switch each year
I also impulsively relaxed my hair in November 2020 after 4 years. I just woke up and did it😂 Honestly, I've been loving my hair and rocking it all out more than I did when it was natural.
Welcome to the gang sis!!!❤❤
Did it affect any styles you would do if it was natural? Thinking of doing mine but some people are being really negative with the idea
Relaxed mine about 4 months ago too, after 7 years of being natural.
I feel you.
I was mad tired.
I’m just watching ds video but I don’t support relaxing ur natural hair
@@chidimoney9890 u opinion only matters wen its your hair boo
@@chidimoney9890 and who cares about your support😂
For me, there's absolutely nothing wrong with relaxing your hair. One thing though managing natural hair does for you is that it teaches you how to treat your hair well regardless of whether it is natural or relaxed. I honestly would not have turned natural if I knew what I know now back then.
X2 I wouldn’t have turned natural either 😅 it’s been 7 years I’m so tired. 😢
I didn’t believe my eye. Ahhhhhhhh, these changes are just dropping back-to-back.
Once again, we are always with you on whatever transition you decide to take.
🥰🤍🤍
I feel you Kamsi. You dont owe anyone an explanation. I been natural 16 years and it has its up and downs. The key is HEALTHY hair and im happy your going to professionals. The issue with perms is many people esp in Africa dont do it properly causing extreme hair damage. Like you mentioned your only supposed to relax the roots NOT the entire hair. I wear my hair out alot but since you dont much I def see why you want to relax it cause wigs are annoying. I can only do them for weeks at a time 😂
Naturalista till I die💖💖7 years now
I regretted relaxing my hair 2 yrs ago. That lasted a year and the straw that broke the camel’s back was the patch of hair that broke off. I was like heck Nawww we goin back natural. To be honest I’m falling in love with my natural hair. The kinks
I relaxed my hair after being natural for 14 years and I am so happy!!
Aww yay
The freedom that comes with knowing there are no rules to these things👌🏾 the same way I felt when I cut my hair and coloured it, it makes me feel more of myself. Happy for you Kamsi💗
Aww that’s beautiful
Some hairstylists will relax your hair and you'll regret ever going to their salon,but this right here is healthy and well relaxed,came out so beautiful. 😍😍🥺❤️❤️👑
My natural hair was unhealthy. I couldn't maintain it or take care of it but I kept pushing cos I thought that was the right thing. My hair wasn't growing and I didn't love myself with the natural hair.
The day I relaxed my hair, I was filled with so much joy. My mom and my friends were supportive too.
And I also got people who tried to make me feel bad for it but I'm happy where I'm at now and my relaxed hair is healthy and longer than it was. I'm happpppppppppppyyyy😁😁
Welcome to the relaxed gang. I can remember when I decided I was ready to relax my hair after 3 years. The relief I felt afterwards was worth it. It is possible to have healthy relaxed hair and I realised that watching a number of youtubers like hairlicious.
Your hair is so beautiful 😍
Welcome to the “relaxed” family, Kamsi.😊
I started transitioning my hair last year but I couldn’t handle it. 😮💨 so I relaxed it again 😂😂
😂😂 just stick to what works for you babe🤍
I’m just glad to see black women wearing their REAL HAIR your hair is beautiful sis ❤ I’m glad you’re happy
I was natural for over 3 years and I also had issues handling it, was always on wigs and I got tired too. I am happy I relaxed it and I have been enjoying it now, I am sure you will too 😊
Awwww.... Welcome to the healthy relaxed lifestyle... As a legend in this lifestyle journey, for over a decade and more, I can tell you that you have made a right decision and the fact that you enlighten yourself with proper knowledge is very important. Welcome to the group chat. I made content about my relaxed journey and tips to maintaining healthy relaxed hair, so I am here to say, you are welcome once again 🤗
I love the way relaxed hair looks but I’m scared I won’t get so lucky with my results
I can’t go without relaxing cus my hair doesn’t grow when it’s natural, I love how honest you were about it not being for you anymore
Thank youu 🤍
I relaxed my hair one month ago after being natural for 3 years. No regrets. And I still admire beautiful natural hair.
Just relaxed mine today after two years of struggling with thick natural hair that I couldn't comb through or style. I got so tired of it and I relaxed it and cut it into a bob with one side a little longer than the other I had this haircut pictured in my mind and I am not a beautician but I managed to pull it off without a salon and I am so elated!
I like how everyone is respecting your decision, welcome back to the clan girl 🧡
I did the exact same thing earlier this year in February after being relaxed for about 5 years. I share exactly the same sentiments regarding hair, it’s literally just hair and if anything, it will grow back tbh
Exactly
Welcome to the club Kamsi 😊😌
I tried natural hair for a year plus and I couldn't handle it. My hair is full and stubborn sometimes even when relaxed but with undergrowth talkless when I was natural. I couldn't deal honestly, went to the salon and got it relaxed and trimmed, never going back, don't regret it. 😌😊❤❤
I love your new look, and I can relate in a way..my hair is 4C and although it's too much to deal with, I kove it regardless so I'll ALWAYS have natural hair.
Love all relaxed hair ladies though, I literally share almost all the tips of narural hair with my relaxed hair roomie and after incorporating some, she's so thankful.
You look so refreshed and your stylist did an amazing job! You go girl! 👏🏾❤️
Thank for this! After 5yrs I'm over it, and will be relaxing my hair again next month.
I recently cut my hair to start the natural hair journey for the second time(mainly because my relaxed hair got damaged from meds I was put on last year). For me it was more like bye to bad memories. Your hair is amazing❤️
Aww sorry to hear that and thank you 🤍
What damaged the hair? Did you over relax it?
@@trisha8066 No I was put on medication for a while, it messed with my hair and skin
@@Barbhie what med damaged your hair and skin?
@@trisha8066 I’m sorry I can’t say more🙂
As much as I loved your natural hair and I'm such an advocate, I 'm so happy you did what was best for you. You look beautiful
Welcome to the club! I relaxed mine back in March after 4 years and there's still no regrets! I think society made relaxed hair the bad guy when it truly shouldn't be seen like that. I also went down the rabbit hole with Hairlicious and Health Hair Junkie, and I love that they think of their relaxed hair and their NATURAL hair, because IT IS, it's growing from their scalp, just chemically treated. WHO VEX, LOSS honey you look beautiful 🤍 keep doing you!
i did the same this time last month, after 8 years! I feel great about it! Welcome to the era Kamsi! Feels good!🧡
Exactly 2 years of being natural and I relaxed my own 2 days ago. I could hear the sigh of relief coming from my hair because I was really bad at maintaining my virgin hair, it was breaking and tangling n stuff
Transitioning to natural hair is one decision i have been soooo certain i will never take in my life 😂😂. I have relaxed hair and when my hair is due i could literally shed real tears if you touch my scalp, now talk about natural hair NO ABSOLUTE WAY 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. You look soo beautiful kamsi ❤️❤️❤️
I cry whenever I weave my natural hair,time to relax abeg. E don do😭😭😭
@@ezinneugo3 lol have you relaxed it now?
It's the way you're happy about the hair...Your hair is really long and healthy, and the new look is beautiful
I'm going back to my natural virgin hair cause the salons here just don't get the relaxing process right. But, honestly, if relaxer is your thing, do you. It's so much easier especially if the proper techniques are used
Who else isn't surprised at all😂
Anyways, happy for you Kamsi and you're right "do what's best for you".
Girl I feel you. I’ve been natural for so long that my hair no longer holds heat, as soon as the humidity heats my hair is back looking like a huge Afro. Wearing wigs irritates my scalp and now wearing braids are even causing irritation. But I’m ready for a perm
So glad you went to Taupe! I've seen them on social media for years and the owner has a TH-cam channel. They are real trained hair stylists and use professional products. It scares me when I see boxed relaxer used!!! You do what is best for you and your lifestyle! So glad you got your ends trimmed and your hair looks healthy! We need to stop judging each other about our hair choices.
Thank youu 🤍 glad I did as well, I didn’t want to hear stories so I went with people I trust x
I'm glad you made an informed decision and it was done professionally
After staying natural, relaxing, cutting, and dyeing my hair multiple times, I've been able to stay one year natural and I know I'm ready to relax my hair and grow it out properly.
The natural life isn't for me.
I'll miss my pineapple buns though 😢
The hair stylist was so nice, trying to make you feel relaxed and all.
Yeah she really did🤍
Welldone Kamsi! Definitely no rules. Enjoy every phase of your becoming. The point is to love yourself not what anyone says!!
You went a real salon your hair will be fine 💕💕💕
I’m relaxing my hair for the first time in 4 years. Because it’ll just be easier to manage. Your hair came out sooo good😍
What did you do, Kamsi?😂😂😂I loved your natural hair so much. I knew this was imminent though because you’d complained about it a long while. Girl, you look beautiful. Natural hair or not!! Doesn’t change how beautiful you look.
Your hair ur choice baby, Life is too hard enough to be dealing with hair stress anything to make your life easier you go for it
The joy is so evident 😂😂❤️
I'm happy for you
I felt so in control when I relaxed mine after keeping it for 6yrs
I impulsively cut off the relaxed hair last month
So excited to do whatever I want with my hair
Ouu very much in control! love that for you🥰
@@kamsinnamani thank you ❤️
Our hair journey is so identical. Was relaxed in secondary, then transitioned in uni. Now after five years I think I know what I want 😩
Not surprised. Suspected you were going to relax. I agree, if we take good care of relaxed hair it will grow and be healthy. We just need to be conscious of how we handle the hair and the products we use. Lovely video as usual.
Both Natural and relax suits you girl ❤️
Aww thank youu
This video was so convenient for me, I could relate to every single thing you said, I've had my natural hair on for like 6years plus, and just recently I started thinking about relaxing cause it became too stressful to maintain and not easy to manipulate, and crazy thing is we have similar hair types, lengths and fullness, so this video was super relatable in that aspect, I also became sure as of recent on when exactly I plan to relax it, all in all, this gave me the extra reassurance I needed
All the natural hair gang , Kamsi has left you people ooo 😁 not a fan of "team natural" but Kamsi broke my heart, I really loved your natural hair 🥺
I literally just relaxed mine too. It’s 4c and I always cried trying to comb it or wear it out because of shrinkage. I don’t regret it.
I am tempted to relax mine too, but this is the beauty of being AFRICAN . Do what gives you joy regardless
I'm always smiling when I watch your videos 🥺
Your relaxed hair is so beautiful 😍
You: "What did I just do..."
You just did you boo!
Shout out ❤️🤗
not me waking up this morning to relate so much to this. Honestly, I can relate to getting to the stage where you just want to have enhanced beauty.
Omg I can totally relate. But in my case, I went bald. That was fun but I’m growing out my hair now. When it gets to a certain length and if I can find a good hair professional, I will most likely relax it. It IS possible to have healthy relaxed hair!
Very possible 🥰 Ouu I admire people who can cut their hair lol
I rejoined the relaxed community July 31st. I 100% understand.
This is my sign to relax my hair 😭I’m over it as well
Beautiful! Swing it girrrllll!!! Welcome to the relaxed hair lifestyle 🤗🎉 #300
This change makes me 10000% glad tbh. It can be so freeing tbh😭
Girlll “freeing” is an understatement 😩😁😁
Your hair is really pretty now though, keeping natural hair is honestly not for everyone tbh.
You look good sis🖤
I knowww that wash felt gooddd, I've been relaxing my hair for seven years now after three days it reverts back to it's natural state😑 I'm tired if I come to Lagos again I'm def going to this saloon, you look so good kamsi baby😍
gurllll all this is you, you always exceed our expections, this is really an interesting series🤭
When you talked about your hair in your previous video, I just knew that you wanted to relax it 😂 Do you babe❤️ it looks nice
I thought as such too🤗
Yeahhh, you guessed right 🥺😂
Guuuuuuuurl let's join in for a group chat!! Same!
The hair is really beautiful and you being happy with it is all that matters! 😍😍😍
I love how full it looks. I wish I could find hairdressers like that in Jamaica. They all comb the relaxer through
Cheers to freedom and doing what we want. Living a stress free life is something we should all aspire for
🥂 🥂
Your hair is so pretty 😍..It’s your excitement for me😂😍
I love hairlicious so much she has taught me a lot about relaxed hair.
I transitioned from my natural hair to relaxed and I feel much better because the natural hair thingy is stressful and painful too 😭
Girll she gave me hope too
Have been following hairlicious and hairducation for years now..i learnt a lot, knowing that natural hair wasnt for me i switched from relaxing bone straight to texlaxing around 2019...then the "we naturals" hair brand is an effective one that helps with haircare
Just the right video I needed to watch before relaxing mine😂😂. Btw!!!! Your relaxed hair is so prettyyyyy
I could feel the relief from here 😭💜 I’ve been natural for the 3rd time for 2 years and I’m frustrated. I’ve tried so hard, but it’s too hard for me. I don’t want to fully relax but was considering texturizing.. any one with experience doing this should give me tips please 🤧
I recommend it if you do not want to commit to anyone cause when you texturise your hair literally reverts back to it's natural state after some months I've been doing it for over 7 years on and off but make sure to use an authentic texturised
texturizer*
@@nehitaikhariale5874 thank you so much! What brand of texturizer do you use?
Love your new look😍🧡…already binged the channel you recommended and I learnt a thing or two already🤍
Welcome to the relaxed hair community
My natural 4c hair was not for me. That's why i opted for microlocs.
I should not accidentally doze off on my couch and have literal anxiety upon waking when i realize i didn't tie up my hair beforehand. I should not spend hours upon hours washing/detangling/styling my hair. I should never cry in my bathtub because it's 1am, I'm tired, and the product i just used shrank my hair into a ball of knots i can't get out.
On top of all of this, I'm tenderheaded. I was just tired. You did what was best for you, kudos.
Welcome back to the relaxed hair team 😎😎💕
Creamy crackkk😁😂
Being natural for 2 years now and I'm about to relax my hair im so tired already I can feel you sis
I relaxed my hair a month ago. Even let it set and it was bone straight. One month later I just did a protein treatment and it’s so curly again. I wish I could share photos. I def can tell the difference though because it’s curly with less shrinkage and it doesn’t hurt to comb. Do it or go to a professional, but don’t let anyone make you feel bad about how you maintain YOUR hair ❤
I’ll add that this time I sought out to learn hair care more. I use less heat and I also incorporate flexi rod curling and pin curls method. My hair is at least 14 inches and it’s thriving in a relaxed state. I keep my scalp greased and my hair moisturized.
it really is less maintenance. The technician looked like she did a really good job.
Being smiling with you all through.
Happy for you. I'm with team Natural maybe will change my mind but not now.
Relaxed hair gives you that polished luxury look
It's your dance steps for me tho😂
And the hair is super cute 😍
See! When I saw the title I shouted "kamsi nnamani" 3 times. Kamsi I haven't even started watching but I want to cry😭
Now that I've gotten that out of my system, do you sis. Do what makes you happy and comfortable 💫
😂🤍
Wow! Loved the process.
Glad there was no hair loss, that was my main concern.
Good one. Also no fan of “natural hair” , welcome to the relaxed hair tribe😘😘😘
PS: Natural hair community please don’t come for me😍😍
Welcome to the relaxed hair journey and keep up with your treatment
Your entrance was EPIC😂😂😂You've tried sis💜
Your hair is so beautiful! 💕
I will admit that some of the comments are sad; and they show how insecure a lot of Black women truly are. You can relax your hair if you want; but saying “you think you look prettier now” or “natural isn’t for me” (when it’s the hair that grows from your scalp); it’s mind blowing to me.
Everyone is insecure about something, it’s not unique to black women or even just women. Nothing to see here, move along.
@@poisonapple146 Y’all love to try your hardest to make excuses for this by including everyone else; when we aren’t even talking about everyone else. This is clearly a video about and made by a Black woman.
@@MsFaye762 I don’t need to make excuses my hair is natural but I literally don’t care what anyone else does with their hair.
@Poison Apple Well that is your opinion. My thing is, why would my opinion bother you to the point that you felt the need to respond?
That's exactly how she feels,prettier,deal with it!!!
If you maintain it by going to a hairdresser it could work out to be healthy but straight for another 5 years. I think it’s when we decide to save money and play hairdresser on ourself and start relaxing it on our own is when issues arise. A professional looking in might be what we all need. I swear in the 90’s there was no issues with hair being relaxed and I was kid but my mom would go to the hair salon every 2 weeks. I would get it relaxed when needed and washed and treated in between. When she stopped going to the hairdresser and started doing it herself and then me learning to do and taking over is when there was major breakage.
Welcome to the team girl... I also relaxed my hair recently and I must say it's freedom 😁😍 between your hair is so long and beautiful.
Oh nooo.. 🥺🥺.. I’m
Happy and sad at same time that you relaxed your hair.. All the same you’re pretty Kam Kam ❤️