My Natural Hair Journey - From Relaxed to Tailbone Length
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- Natural Hair Journey. It's been a trip, this natural hair journey of mine! I'm excited to share it with you! Hope you enjoy!! From 2006 to now!
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Beautiful. I hate to say this but genetics plays a big part. Not to discourage anyone but they need to have realistic expectations. This lady's hair grew so much even though she added so much heat. She has very strong hair naturally.
You're right but hair grows. Hair can't be the difference from shoulder length to tailbone but it can be from waist to tailbone
wow that is one glorious head of hair!
Aww thanks Chan!!! xoxo
I swear, your hair is magic. mine hasn't grown for about 7 years and idk what to do 😩
try biotin it has helped my hair to grow a lot faster and my hair is shiner
+Meesha Edwards Maybe try getting a trim. Sometimes a plateau in length retention may be signs you need a trim, because the ends are breaking of as fast/faster than the hair is growing in. Also, try washing your hair a little bit more often (ex. if you wash your hair biweekly, try washing your hair weekly instead) as hydrating (i.e. completely saturating the hair with water [different than daily moisturization]), is really important. Also, try wearing your hair in styles that keep your ends off your shoulders/cloths to reduce friction. And try sleeping on satin/silk like materials.Also, don' skip conditions and deep conditions. I hope this help. Good luck.
One of the best hair journeys I have seen! Healthy hair is so much more important than length I wish more women would accept that and understand it. Proud of you! -new sub
Chrissynysc Thank you so much! I appreciate it!!! xox
You are beautiful Melissa, and your hair is gorgeous.
***** Thanks for thinking so Celeste! xox
Thank you! Getting there IS possible!!!
No THANK YOU for the love and positive support! xo
Girl you are gorgeous, I love your pictures but especially the one with the fishtail, you look like a model. I only pray my hair grows this long, healthy, thick, and beautiful.
Thanks so much Vivian!! I appreciate your love!! Keep on going strong with your hair journey!! xox
I totally identify with being used to wearing your hair straight for years, and then trying to embrace your curly hair. It's not only a hair transition but a mental transition as well! I thoroughly enjoyed your video👍
I'm so happy you can relate!! So many ppl dont get that!! It truly is a mental process for sure!!! Thanks for stopping by and showing love!!! xoxo
OMG!!! Girl...hold up...wait for it now...not to offend, But, not only your hair changed, but your entire FACE. YOUR FACE BECAME GORGEOUS!!! Going natural brought out your hidden beauty. Your hair is OF A CLASSIC LENGTH & JUST-FLIPPIN-FABULOUS! I have to subscribe you & check out your tips. :)
Awww man youre the sweetest!!! Thank you for your thoughtful words!!! And to think....I was afraid to go natural. xoxoxo
Thank you, Melissa Denise for sharing your transition from Relaxed to Natural. My daughter and I are going through the very same thing, because we are sick and tired of how our hair has been reacting from being relaxed. Our hair is most definitely MORE healthier when there are not relaxers placed upon our hair (not saying that relaxed hair can't be healthy), but we just wanted to do things a little DIFFERENTLY!!!! I've even tried purchasing hair vitamins that once we've stopped taking them, our hair broke off tremendously!!! But with DEEP CONDITIONING, changing SOME of our diet (I'm not going to lie and say "all of it"..) among other things will hopefully help! I appreciate you sharing this adventure with us. Be blessed, and may EVERYTHING you touch FLOURISH ABUNDANTLY!!!!
so jealous. i went transitioning for one year, and my hair grew about 7 inches. The curls were so pretty but my hair did not love me back. it was always tangled no matter what i did.
i combed my hair ONLY when wet/with conditioner,
i used wide tooth combs,
i used NO heat,
i had an expensive deep conditioner made specifically for my hair type that i left in my hair for 30min to an hour,
i did co-washes
i used every kind of oil including coconut
even after i found the perfect sulfate free shampoo that made my tangles go away, it STILL ended up tangled the next day. plus i didn't appreciate the fact that i spent HOURS just washing my hair. i couldn't take it anymore so i relaxed my hair....now i regret it. today i could have had 100% natural hair...
but i'm gonna start over again! i just hope my hair can love me back...
Just hang in there girlfriend!! Make sure you keep on trying out different things until you find what works best for you! I promise its out there and once you find it its gonna be smooth sailing!! Best of luck and I hope you can find a few things that can help you out on my channel!! xo
how often did you used to flat iron your hair? also, did you ever go swimming while transitioning?
Well now every 3 to 4 months. When I was transitioning I did it about once a month but I havent done that in years. And yes I would go swimming often in the summers!
Your photos are absolutely amazing! They really show how your hair changed in each season and I LOVED seeing how your progress was along the way. Your hair is gorgeous with heat and without. I love that you eventually let your curls out for the world!!!!!
Thanks for sharing this with us!
Again thanks so much for the love!! xox
Your hair is AHMAZINGGG! I've been natural all my life and about a year ago was when I really started to pay attention to my hair and actually take care of it. I'm 14 now and I'm almost at bra strap length. I'm really excited for whats in store through this journey.
Ugh! Wow! What a great journey! It's amazing what come out of our scalp when we give it a chance!
girl, PUHHHHLEEZE, every single pic, your hair looks beautiful and healthy, from DAY 1. Gorgeous hair, now and then. preciate your taking the time to do a vid though. You and your hair....just beautiful. now there is so much info out there on it. I am 4 months into my journey - which started after I turned 50. No many vids from women my age but I plan to do one. Keep doing you!!! blessings!!!!
I am impressed!!! I have been waiting to find a You-tuber who achieved natural long hair without doing the big chop and while still using heat! I've been natural for going on three years and I didn't want to big chop. So thanks for this. It gives me hope!
A5 anointed I'm glad you stumbled upon my video! Thanks for stopping by...I appreciate your kind words! xox
I'm glad you made this video. A lot of black women think their hair can't grow, but it does! I, just like you, had to realize heat was killing my hair!! So as soon as I stopped applying so much heat(Last time I applied heat was 8 months ago) my hair began to grow like a weed! 8 months ago my hair was just a little past my neck, now its past my shoulders! I'm now going to invest in hair scissors. Never going back to a salon to get my hair done-they always mess up our hair!
THERES HOPE FOR MY HAIR TO GROW LONGER!! For years (as long as I can remember) my mom always forced me to straighten my hair because she hated the look of natural curls, inevitably my hair stayed short and damaged. Almost six months ago I ended up moving in with my dad and completely stopped using my straighter or any form of heat on my hair. Although my hair is insanely healthier now it's still not growing at the rate I want it too, but now I know I just have to be a little more patient. OH! I want to know how often you wash your hair when it's natural because for me if I want to wear my hair down I have to wet it first before I can do anything to try and tame it.
Tori Santiago YAY too less heat!!! But I probably wash it once a month and cowash about twice a month (all depends on how dirty is/what i'm doing that week) -- but yes if i dont have a style thats going to last me the week than I too have to wet it...how about trying to put water in a spray bottle so maybe you wont have to wash your whole head. Thats worked pretty well for me!!! Hope that helps!!! Good luck with everything!! xoxo
I've only been natural a year and a half after seeing your story, I don't feel like given up anymore I know with time it will grow longer and strong! Such an inspiration! Thank you!
Loved thisss ! Beautiful video, hair, & lady :)
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thanks so much love!!! xoxo
I have watched this several times! Definitely one of my inspirations! Thanks for posting this!
Awww thanks for the support!! xo
Girl watching this gave me hope I just started my natural journey, your hair is flawless :)
Your hair is so beautiful.
+downthestreetteam aww thank you babe!! your VOICE is so beautiful!!! You should sing more!!! My goal next yr is to learn to play the guitar!! You got a fan in me!!! xox
+Melissa Denise thank you very much!!
Your hair is so gorgeous, Soror!! Very inspirational!
Lauren Knight Thanks Soror Lauren!! I appreciate it!!! xoxo
You are sooo beautiful and your hair is amazing! I need to let go of the heat for a while like you did!
***** You're too sweet....thanks babe! As you can see it was def a process for me, but I'm glad I did! Come come....come to the dark side!! xox
You look so beautiful with that fishtail braid (and in general). I've been natural for about five years now and my hair is just about mid back length. I was beginning to get afraid it had stopped growing but your video showed me that I just need to take care of my hair and it will do what it does -- grow. Thanks for taking your time and making this, it's quite wonderful!
Wow I literally watched you grow up in this video and blossomed into a beautiful woman! love the hair, gives me hope to continue what I have been doing.
Awww that means so much to me...thank you! I truly appreciate you! Please continue to push forward! I promise you will thank yourself! xoxo
ps thanks for your comment down there ;)
No problem! I hate to see youtubers attacked for trying to share their own personal experience smh
You, your spirit and your hair are FABULOUS! Thanks for the inspiration.
Another youtuber who inspires me to STAY AWAY FROM DIRECT HEAT !! I have severe heat damage In the front of my hair so I know you can relate to me. I am determined to stay away from heat for almost a year so my hair can be long and healthy like yours :) you just earnes a new subbie, thanks !!
Thanks for the love Natalia!!! Heat damage is no joke! Hang in there...it only gets better! That yr will fly by in no time and you will be so grateful that you stuck it out!!! xoxo
All I can say is OMG!!! I am proud of you for sticking to it and making it happen for you. Your hair looks awesome. this is what we need to see. what happened prior to the be change and how a person progressed. I love your hair I am 2 years post relaxer and finally took off inches two months ago. now I am only in braids NEVER TO GO NEAR A WEAVE AGAIN. lol but serious. I am at nape of neck and tip of should length right now. you are a true inspiration for us all trying to make the journey. thank you and please post more videos.
anna e This honestly means so much....thank you. I appreciate you taking the time out to leave such a sweet comment. It was def a full journey from head to toe...inside out. Wasn't always easy but so worth it and very possible. Proud of you for taking the leap....keep pushing forward Anna! Wish you all the best in the world!!! Again thank you! xox
Thank you for sharing your story! It has truly been inspiring for me. My hair at this point is already pretty long and I'm really Not interested in doing the "big chop" and to see your journey and the progression of your hair gives me so much hope! And I just wanted to say that your hair in its natural state is absolutely gorgeous. I'm glad you found the courage to let it shine. :0) xoxo
i just discovered you here on youtube. you and your hair give me life.
Very inspirational! Your hair looks very healthy and beautiful. I just started my journey this year due to my medical condition and it is amazing how fast my hair has grown already!!! I cut 4 inches off this past summer and I am ready to cut the rest of the relaxed hair off. The great thing is that I'll still be able to put my hair in a pony tail. I just hope my hair grows as healthy and long as yours!
Antonette Fudge Oh I'm sure it will!! Congrats on your success thus far!! xox
Love this. Thanks for sharing. I am also on a natural hair journey. I haven't had a relaxer in almost 8 years. I'm tender headed so it is hard for me to do my natural hair and I have been wearing weaves just because I don't know how to handle it. My hair is half way down my back, at least 16 inches so I am researching on how I can start wearing my natural hair without too much hassle. I do have a professional Corporate job where I am literally the only 1 of 3 black women in this high a position so I can't be looking all crazy at work. I love wearing the weaves because it's easy, I always have perfect hair and don't have to worry about it but it is getting expensive and a waste because my natural hair is just as long as my weaved hair. Your video is giving me hope that I, too, can find the way to better care for my natural hair. My beautician who keeps telling me I should wear my natural hair and shouldn't have all this hair under a weave said she'll work with me. I'm glad that she's a natural hairstylist as well and wears her own hair naturally. We shall see. The hair journey continues.
Oh you can do it!!! just go for it!!! I'm sure your natural hair is gorgeous and even more perfect!!! xox
WoW, 😍😍😍😍when I look at the first pass you posted and how ya hair looks now, its astonishing! You n ya hair look absolutely BEAUTIFUL to say the least. This is very inspiring for me. I hope to obtain the same results you have.
Great hair. The thickness and long lengths of your hair were great. Thanks for the video.
You go girl! Thank you for the hairspiration. Hope all is well! :)
Stay Lovely, stay blessed,
Coley
Simply beautiful! Thanks for sharing your journey!
Your hair is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!
I love your natural texture. Very inspiring.
Are you freaking kidding me? If my natural hair was like yours... I would not be relaxed right now. good GOD you are lucky.
LOL yeah I always say that now! BUT when I first got a relaxer (well started off getting texturizers) it was during the transition of me straying away from my mom braiding my hair to me thinking i'm grown/my mom having NO CLUE how to even deal with my hair! Clearly if I knew then what I know now lol....but we live and we learn!
I LOVE your hair!!!!! It's so thick and beautiful. I know you're not supposed to wish for things other people have but I'm just starting my natural hair journey and if my hair comes out like yours, I will be very excited! Thanks for sharing this video.
Aww thanks love!! Good luck with your journey....stick with it and i'm know you're gonna be amazed with your results!! xox
Your hair is jaw droppingly beautiful!!! So inspiring!!
MixedBeauty you're too kind! thank you for your sweet words!! xox
My god your hair is gorgeous , and it grows extremely fast.
Very nice Sista Greek. I am impressed with your hair growth.
Thanks Mel!!! :)
you did wonderfully!! didn't take you long either..love it
Thanks love!! xoxo
A truly Wonderful journey so far... Highlighted by your blossoming self appreciation of your own unique & wondrous beauty... For many of us, we find a yellow brick road discovery of new unlimited possibilities (beginning with our own gorgeous & challenging hairs embracement).. I simply can't wait to see more of where this path takes you... new subbie.. Thanks... I'm dragging my feet about having cramps & HAVING TO DO THE WHOLE hair washing routine ( I just want to pull the covers up over my head & will the day away) thanks for inspiring me to keep going one more step TODAY
This genuinely made my heart smile! You say I inspired you but you inspire me! I truly appreciate you and your words!! Keep on pulling those covers from over your head okay? I'm rooting for you!! xoxoxo
your hair journey is amazing and blessed!
your hair is absolutely beautiful- curly and straight! Defiantly inspires me and gives me so much hope! I have been growing my hair out with sew ins for over 2 years now and Im about to go back to wearing my real hair! Now i can't wait :)
Thanks love!!! I'm glad I can motivate you!! :) xoxo
Yes you have a beautiful head of hair. Mine is about shoulder blade length ....I've been completely natural for a year now ( March '13) I transitioned for 14months. Still loving the journey
Thanks so much Tameka!!! So excited for you and your journey!!! Keep going strong!! xox
You and your hair are so gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your journey
In July of 2013 I finally chose to go natural. To start "fresh" I got the pixie cut as short as Rihanna's. I was in love with the short cut so I got the sides trimmed a few times, but decided to just let my hair grow. I'm curious to see how long I can get it. My short sides are down to the bottom of my ear now it grows so fast (not that i'm complaining. :) ). I have a friend of mine do my hair since he's an expert on how to care for natural hair and I'm loving the results. Black women should know that we can have long hair, too, if we take care of it! Find products and techniques that are good for YOU, keep up with it, and most of all be patient. Your hair is beautiful. :)
I love your hair and your hair journey, its such an inspiration!
Wow ! Your natural hair journey is incredible! You've grown up so much from the begining and your hair have gained a lot of thickeness! I am a natural hair girl too...Since 3 years now .And I know that struggle of " letting the hair be "...
But I feel a lot more comfortable now that I know how to manage it !
You are gorgeous girl
Peace
ps: nice smile ;)
You are truly an inspiration! Congrats and God bless your beautiful hair.
Congratulations on your journey. Looks so thick and lovely. Well Done!
Hair game is strong!!! I want so badly for my hair to speed up and grow!!!
Truly inspiring. Ive been natural for 1year 5 months, and Ive been going back and forth whether to relax my hair or not again.
Don't do it, trust me...
You'll regret it a couple of months down the line.
+Nicole S yup happened to me I big chop one month ago
Wow your hair really thrived, amazing turnaround :) so inspiring! I'm currently transitioning and so excited for healthy, natural curls
Thanks love!! I'm so excited for you!!! It's gonna be a crazy ride, but you're gonna love yourself for it!! Can't wait to hear about your journey!!! xoxo
So glad I came across this video. I haven't had a relaxer for 16 months and I am trying to continue this process :) but it is soooo challenging. Glad I found this video for some inspiration, and when I was watching I noticed something that caught my eye in 2008! I definitely enjoyed this video, soror ;)
Very inspiring!! Thank You. I have been going back and forth with whether to go natural or text-lax. Since I have joined the world of putting extensions in my hair as a protective style, I think I may be able to really gain health and length. Thanks again for this video.
Thank you for sharing your hair journey! Very inspirational and love all that hair.
I just love your hair! I want to go natural again but it is so hard. After watching your journey, I am convinced now more than ever that I can do it. Thanks!!!
YES YOU CAN do it!!! And I look forward to hearing all about it!! xo
I started a month ago and I am loving my new growth
Very Inspirational. I'm going to try my hardest to keep heat off my hair and try new things to help protect and care for my hair!
OMG, your hair is simple gorgeous!!!
Omg just gorgeous hair! I had to do the big chop, because my flat iron, whom I thought was my best friend, back stabbed me. Lol Thought I'll never see my curls again, glad I did the chop. My curls are back, and this video is my inspiration that I'll achieve my goal of getting waist length hair. I was almost there until this unfortunately happened.
absolutely beautiful!!! I really enjoyed your journey
Your hair is absolutely GORGEOUS!!
thank you so much!!! xox
CONGRATS TO YOU SWEETIE!!!!!!!!!
Awesome video! I just got to mid back length this week! Whoop whoop. I'm 2 1/2 years natural, I've been relaxed all my life before I decided to go natural and it's been a great choice! Please keep making more videos :) I'm trying to get to that length in two years from now lol
Yay!! That's so exciting!!! I hope you're taking lots of pictures! It always feels good to look back and see how far you've come!! More videos are def in the future! Request always welcome! ;) xoxo
Wow... you don't know how much this video has inspired me!!! Thank you!
Thanks Mya!!! I'm glad I can inspire you!! Means a lot!! xoxo
Your hair is beautiful. Straight & curly
Your curl pattern is everything I've ever wanted.
Please show straightening routine! Your hair is GORGEOUS
Thanks love and I've actually already filmed it....it should be up in the next week or so! xox
Thanks for sharing I have just decided to entry my relaxer free life NO BIG CHOP and still have a issue with heat but im glad u shared this cuz now I feel even motivated and know I cam do it......thanks for sharing again and btw.....yo hair is absolutely gorgeous
Lovely !! What a beautiful video and hair transformation. Day by day I’m more convinced of going natural. I am transitioning , have only 3 months going and have been using relaxers for 22 years ! So this is a big challenge for me.. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Alita!! It takes a lot to try something different after 22 yrs!! So congrats....its going to be a challenge but well worth it!! Good luck & hope to hear about how its going in the future!! xo
Thanksss :)
You have inspired me to continue on with my journey woman! Thank you! :)
Your hair is absolutely gorgeous! OMG, I mean your hair is so Luxurious! Are there any products that you just routinely use, or do you just use what you have on hand? Your video has given me the excitement to continue on with my journey! Thanks for sharing your journey!
My goodness I love your hair...you give me hope girl😊
Gorgeous hair on a gorgeous soror! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Soror!!! xoxo
You have a flawless head of hair, I can't even imagine why you would be afraid to show those lovely curls. But I am glad you did eventually because it is a crime to have hair like that and not show it off lol. You are an inspiration I cannot wait to be fully natural (1 year 6 months post). Thanks for sharing ;D
Thank you so much for the love and good luck with your journey! xo
Thank you so much for sharing! You are so beautiful and your story is very inspirational.
I always wanted to know if I could go natural and not have to cut my hair , and now I see you can. Your hair is gorgeous ! 💙💙 I can't wait for mine to start getting healthier and thicker.
LOL yeah I kinda did everything a little backwards! I give props to ppl that do do the big chop but I always knew that it wasnt for me so I just kinda found my own way! Granted some might not think of it as the best option, but it worked for me. Best of luck to you!! xo
This made me even more hopeful about my hair. I've started my transition in March and it's already beginning to be tough because im also going without flat ironing and only blow drying when im in a rush. I have no idea how to style my hair other than pulling it back into a bun. Anyway, thanks for this truly inspiring video!
Keep going strong girl!! I would say try doing braid and twist outs!! Those are both easy and come out looking great!!! You can even do flexi rods on your blown out hair as well! Thanks for stopping by my ch and showing love!! xoxo
you have that beautiful thick head of hair that most girls long for !! like me i got long hair to my waist but if i had your thickness would be awesome !!
Beautiful story!
So beautiful and inspiring !
All I can say is wow great results, I've been on my journey since 2009 I had a set back 2014 I started back on that heat and bleached it blonde but now no more heat for at least 7 months for me takes a lot of patiencebut it will get to mid back length again loved to see your journey and great results you got keep it up
your hair is beautiful !!!
Melissa every style on you looks beautiful and you as well! Please up load more videos. I'm curious to know any product tips that could be helpful. The video was great thanks.
Oh my I just live your hair
Thanks for sharing your journey.Straight or natural your hair his absolutely beautiful!
Its growing in SO pretty and nicely. Wonderful for you
WOO! YOU GO GIRL!
omg!! i lovvve thank for the motivation to keep nurturing my natural of 17months! Peace n blessings!
No thank you for the love!! keep going strong girlfriend!! xox
OH MY FRIGGIN GOSH!! Nuff said! We just need to take care of our hair AND IT WILL GROW!! Thanks so much for sharing! You're gorgeous!! I'm definitely subbing to support and thumbsed up too ;-)
Your hair es GORGEOUS & you are as well der. Wat a transformation. Great thing you have good genetics for hair growth, length & volume b/c that does help a lot. Awesomeness!!!
loved it new subbie, i don't understand how 125 people couldn't liked this video, it's a great video very informative.
Wowww... positively stunning! So inspired!
You and your hair are beautiful!