Girls black women always change they hair it's the nature of our hair that quote isn't applicable to us we have always been and will always be the example and the rat are still working it out
I did my big chop years ago and it was at one of the most difficult times in my life. I honestly think it's the only thing that helped me through it. Black women and WOC with non western standard beautiful hair types, all have such a similar story. Especially if you are raised in a household in which your natural hair is ridiculed and changed while you're young which is typical in a black household. Just in the last few years black women have been able to embrace and acknowledge their need to care for their natural hair. I can only imagine that would be much harder on many more of us still if there wasn't more embrace of our natural hair as a cultural movement. At least now you can chop your hair start over and there is an understanding that you are "going natural." You still get met with people shaming you for your hair if it isn't long after years or if you have kinky curls rather than smooth loose curls. But I think it's important to embrace your hair and take back your own power of how you view your hair and what you see in yourself as beautiful. Chopping my hair off was like returning to a time before the first person ever called it "ugly" or releasing the idea of always worrying about it getting wet or straighten it every weekend before I returned to school. Or even having a guy see me in between relaxers. When you start over you get to reset and change your negative relationship with your hair and yourself. I've never met a girl that has regretted her big chop. Everyone has always said it was exactly what she needed and they wish they would have done it sooner.✨✨✨👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 SO WELCOME TO THE CLUB SAMANTHA 💕💕💕💕💕
I don't know why my comment posted under your post and when I realized it, I should have just deleted it and reposted but I was too lazy. I'm sorry my post came off in a manner that put you in a position to defend your comment. There was nothing wrong with your comment and mine being so long and also preachy makes it appear as if I am challenging you. I'm sorry for not using better judgement and deleting it and reposting. 💕💕
This is probably the best hair transformation I've seen in a while. It looks so good. The pictures on IG look bomb too. This is a really good look. I think it actually accentuates your femininity even more!
I’m so sorry people had weaponised your natural hair against you people are so inconsiderate and never think about their delivery. Even for black women understanding our hair has been a journey. I can relate to everything you said, I buzzed off all my hair a couple years ago and I loved it. Got bored and grew it back though. You look STUNNING!
The thing about black hair is that a lot of us are still learning how to care for it. Your journey is your own and I wish you the best, your hair looks beautiful! 💕
Long long long time subscriber, so proud of you for speaking on this. And it’s so fcked that it’s “brave” to be yourself now days. Not saying what you said is anything wrong, but fcked it’s become the odd to be real or natural. I love my girls who have had cosmetic work done, Ive been there too. But a raw part of yourself that you’ve held a deep shame about for no reason but for everyone else’s opinion. Love you so much Sam, get it girl ✌🏼
I am not white enough, I am not black enough. Girl I felt that. I am also mixed and I am working everyday towards loving my hair. I used to always keep them straight but now I have 2 months rocking my natural curls. Enough with the heat, the expensive products, the straightening creams. I've had enough of that, time to love what my dominican side gave me. ❤
I felt the same, I used to not be ashamed of my hair until high school when someone with straight hair called me "sheep" so I straightened my hair ever since... Since Sammi posted that Pic on insta with her new hair, I started to rock my natural hair, it's still complicated but she gave me so much confidence so thank u Sammi! ❤️
@@sirajdinesara1998 I didn't have people mock my hair but I had everyone telling me how good I looked every time I wore my hair straight. I was also a teenager at the time so it really stuck with me that in order to be beautiful I needed to keep my hair straight. It's those little comments, good or bad, that stick with us. We shouldn't let other people's idea of beauty define us. ❤
So relatable!! Never feel like you aren’t black enough! even if you are 100% black, natural hair is a struggle at first. It was for me, but 7 years in I’ve figured it out. Keep focusing on the health of your hair. Do a porosity test, which will help you determine the types of products that are best for your hair type. That’s the biggest thing that’s helped me. You look gorgeous btw 💗
OMG i fucking love it. I have been following you on and off for years. Since before the Ricky fiasco. You were one of the first youtubers i first started watching. I have loved watching you grow up and loved seeing all you're phases through life. You are one of the few honest and genuine people/creator on YT. I wish nothing but the best for you and life is full of ups and downs, but you have always seemed to keep it real and see the positivity. Truly an incredible woman.
Sammi! You don’t ever have to explain why... it’s your hair ~ you do what you want with it. Also.... daayyaaaammm girl.. you look good!! Extra sassy pants .. lol
I'm so glad you did a talk video about this bc I have followed you on YT since your uni days and I feel like your most recent videos (the past year) have resonated with me so much. I chopped off 15 inches of my hair about 6 years ago for similar reasons. I was in a really low point in my life, probably the lowest I had felt ever, and I just felt like my hair was so crazy and erratic that I couldn't walk into a healthier mindset with it. I chopped it off and told myself that I would use the time to start anew and work on loving myself. It's been a long journey for me, but you're doing great! I'm glad you did this for you
You look stunning with your hair like this, it shows off how stunning your face is. I could see you as a model with this look. Also I bet it saves a lot of time in the morning too 😄
Amber Ansah, Ambrosia Malborough, naptural87, natural sistas (the OGs of natural hair), Joy-El and KandidKinks make amazing natural hair videos and they're really informative! 😊
Awww you’re so sweet Sam! As a mixed race woman I can RELATE! I’ve had some really nasty comments about my hair through my journey, my hair fell out when my sister passed and a colleague commented on the bald spot I was trying so hard to hide. I went home to cry. It can be tied in with racism, stereotypes and ignorance. You’re beautiful and we all are, no hair is favourable over any other. As long as you’re happy and healthy. Good on you!
Sammi! I’ve been waiting for this day, you look absolutely modelesque. I’m so glad you’re embracing yourself fully. We love you. ❤️ EDIT: I would also LOVE to see a video of you reacting to vintage pictures of a younger you!
Thanks for sharing your experience with your natural hair. I’ve struggled with my hair for years as well (I’ve gone from natural to relaxed and back again a million times). My mom doesn’t have the same hair as I do and she relaxed it when I was very young, so I was never taught how to truly care for and love my natural hair. I’ve been thinking about doing another big chop for ages, but I’ve been hesitant because my edges took a hit after I gave birth a year ago. I’m now trying to have another baby and I’m worried about going short because I experienced a lot of hair loss after my first. Watching you, however, has definitely inspired me to take the leap and make the cut!!! You look gorgeous no matter what your hair looks like; I can’t wait to follow your journey!
I can just feel/sense the amount of weight that seems to have been lifted after shaving it off (and all the internalized emotion)! You look amazing Sammi! I can only imagine how liberating this was. Been supporting since '09, and still going! Love from, Toronto! xx
Sammy!! I understand your struggle!! As a light skinned mixed woman w kinky hair too, people’s expectations of us as well as our own especially during teen and young adult years are soooo weird . Our hair is a JOB and if we’re not ready yet, it’s okay :) Hair is just, hair at the end of the day- it’ll grow back better than ever!! You look AWESOME I am so happy for you!
Soon as I saw you in this video I said "Wow, this is you" This hair honestly brings out your beauty in the most awesome way and you look so happy and free 🕊
Go and watch nappily ever after on Netflix if you haven’t already- it really reminded me of this video and I think that you will be able to relate to it 💓
I literally GASPED when I saw the thumbnail for this video. You look absolutely incredible. I sense a HUGE shift in your energy with this leap of bravery. I shaved my head a year ago and it changed my life. 💗
You look amazing! I chopped off mine into a mohawk almost 2 years ago and am growing it back now. It's so much more healthy and it's like a fresh start.
Dear Samantha, You were the first TH-camr I started watching back around 2011. I was sort of coming into my own as a young adult, had just started a new job that required a bit of travel and I was staying at a hotel alone, far from home. My dad became really ill and we lost him really soon after. I guess I’m sharing this experience because I want you to know that you truly bring joy to others. Thank you for being open and sharing beautiful content. You look gorgeous girl. Love from L.A. 🤸🏽♀️
Thank you for sharing your story, Sam. As black women, our hair is so personal so I really appreciate your vulnerability and openness. Congratulations on your hair freedom! ✨♥️✨
One word: HOTTIE!💖 I’ve been watching you since I was about 15? I’m now 21 and I enjoy your content just as much. Being able to grow along with you means the world to me 💖
A beautiful woman however way you look. It’s the best feeling placing your hands directly on your scalp isn’t it? I did the big chop twice myself in life and found each time very personally liberating. Even though I don’t really wear my hair out, it’s amazing how much misplaced value can be put on something that ultimately has little value in defining who we are as people. I’m happy for you, Ms Samantha Maria!
Best decision I made going natural in 2011. Did a gradual transition. The new hair looks great. Understand your point of view when it comes to afro hair.
SAMMI. Where do I start. I’ve watched you from the beginning and watched your journey, I see you girl. Who you are is so beautiful and I feel so grateful to have watched you blossom into this woman. Secondly, none of this sounds weird. I notice you giggle when you get spiritual or deep, like you can’t see how much you shine when you do. Seeing you speak your truth like this very nearly brought me to tears! It’s beautiful. Thank you for sharing 💗
Girl I feel you with this intro! Soooooo many changes are happening cosmically and personally. only people who are truly intune spiritually will notice these huge emotional shifts. I've battled mental health issues for so long and since 2012 I've followed your journey. And I truly appreciate all the honesty and talking about things that are not the most "fun" to talk about but the emotions are real! & normal. It really hits home for me and helps me feel less alone. So thank you You look stunning with any hair style !
Doing a big chop teaches you how to care for your natural hair! I did one too and didn't even realize the potential my hair had. Best of luck with this!!! You look amazing!
You are so gorgeous, always have been. I went through something like this last year and I shaved my hair as well, so I feel ya girl. I'm so proud to see your journey. You are so amazing and again, BEAUTIFUL! I had alopecia, and I was tired of hiding it, I just didn't feel like myself at all. I felt frustrated, I lost my identity, I didn't know where I was... So I just went for it! And it brought a new wave of me, a me that I never met. I felt so strong and empowered, because there's nothing to hide anymore. It was so good! You're so inspiring! I just want to give you a big hug through screen! xx
I've been watching you for years and years... I love this hair on you! You look like a super model! Good on you, I am so glad you're comfortable in your skin now
I can totally empathize with you and your journey. I don't have that same exact struggle with natural hair, I'm a white girl, but the hair being an identity and feminine standards for hair, etc. I chopped my hair 15 yrs ago and it changed my life in a way. I've went back and forth since, growing and cutting off, etc. It can be transformative. I get it! You look gorgeous either way, doll. I'm happy for you that you feel freer and calmer.
I think you look fantastic! Every now and then I think about chopping mine all off because it’s so damaged from years of bleaching and dying it, but haven’t found the courage to do it yet! You and Mel Thompson have inspired me to do it sooner rather than later!
Hi Samantha I did the big chop. My scalp thanked me for not using chemicals any more. I was 40 and wished I'd done it sooner however I also didn't know what to do to style it. Learn as you go ,try different things to see what works for you EVERYBODY is different. I found naptral85 because my hair was similar. You will be fine in your journey to you. Its nice, fun getting to know the inner self. You will be educating your daughter also.
You looked beautiful before but when I see you now it is as if you introduced to us the real Sammi. You look gorgeous and so special ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Yesssss this really resonates with me, people don’t understand the anxiety girls go through when they hate their natural hair. Simple things like working out or it raining out can literally trigger you into panic mode. You think that if people see you’re natural hair they almost see a secret of yours. It’s like keeping this secret that everyone knows about but you don’t want to admit about. Im so proud of you for doing this, it really is so freeing to love yourself the way you were born. It changes so much of your life
That’s what it is all about. Growth. Your journey. Being comfortable in your own skin. When you know better you do better. All the cheesy cliches😬. After a while you will love it! So easy and chic!
yes, yes, YES! I am so happy for you, have patience with yourself while you're going through this empowering journey. So glad you're embracing your natural self, because you're gorgeous!
Sam what an amazing video. It takes a lot of guts to actually take charge and do what's best for yourself. All that negativity and emotion can break a person and you have identified that it's not helping you and you need a change. It's so inspirational to see someone take care of themselves, it takes time but starting with your hair is just fab. It must be so hard with the job you do to help yourself get through hard time with all the negitive side of social media, but the "I don't care" attitude is great. You are such an inspiration to your viewers, your daughter and to yourself. Made up for you. Xx
SAM! i relate so hard to this story. ive been redoing my braids over the last 2.5 years, but im thinking about taking them out because im not sure if im keeping them for the right reasons yaknow? i feel like despite them being braids, it’s the length that make people reach out to tell me they like them. i originally did them as a protective style, but now im in my head about whether im keeping them because of the cultural ties i feel to doing them, or subconsciously because other people “like the look.” your hair has always been beautiful, and to follow you over the years and to be able to see how many styles you can pull off has been so amazing to see! and i know you just chopped but girl i can already see the waves comin in😍! congratulations, sam🖤
I love everything about this, and about you! Everything seems just so right about this video: the way you look, the things you say, your glow! I am a white ginger girl, never had a problem with my hair, but have had other problems with the way I look. Your video and story inspire me to look the things that scare you or make you unhappy in the eyes and just take action. We are not our insecurities, we are not our fears, we are queens! The song that kept playing in my head: India Arie, I am not my hair. Thank you Sammi. I have been following you for years and love seeing your journey. You are a true inspiration on so many levels! Lots of love from The Netherlands! Marieke
Oh I love. I shaved my head last year and I felt so beautiful and empowered. Never in my life have felt more carefree and self loving. And my love life did not suffer in the slightest in case anyone who's interested in shaving their head may question that. It was a nice change in my life. Love your hair always Samantha!
I LOVE your hair! You look beautiful! When I decided to go natural and cut all my hair off, I felt the exact same way you did. It was like starting over. I held my identity in my hair. I had been getting relaxer since I was a young child. So to go and cut it all off and get to know the hair I was born with was a big step. And a big process. As soon as it was done I remember telling the stylist, "I feel so much lighter." I started to change after my big chop in 2012. Then my hair was damaged from a bad dye job and I had to big chop again in January 2018. I was not happy at first. But I really love my hair even more then I did the first time. I feel even more me than I did before. I love it. 😊
So happy you did what u needed to do, for u. Natural hair is a lot to take care of. Ppl who don't have it know nothing about that & really have no business commenting on this issue. ❤ we're happy you're happy.
I did this exact same thing back in 2016! I'm also biracial, and my mom relaxed and straightened my hair consistently throughout my childhood, so when I was halfway through college I wanted to cut all the relaxer out of my hair and embrace my natural curls! My hair isn't nearly as curly as yours, but I had no idea how to take care of it because I didn't have to! So cutting it off was a great exercise in learning to love my natural hair and figure out what works best for it. I'm so happy you feel great about your decision, it was definitely a big moment for me in my journey of self-acceptance!!! You look beautiful!
yesssss - I have been waiting for this video!!! You look AMAZING - short hair really suits you and shows off your lovely features. Your best hair decision by far x
Girl with those features of yours you can pull this off beautiful
Johanna Chica true can’t agree more
Totally agree! She looks stunning!😍😍😍😍
Johanna Chica YUP. Basically. She’s so beautiful and this style is perfect on her!
This is the most stunning you've ever looked.
Honestly!!!
Honestly truly !!
“A woman who changes her hair is about to change her life” you look stunning.
Marquitta Moore - I LOVE that quote! 💗
Girls black women always change they hair it's the nature of our hair that quote isn't applicable to us we have always been and will always be the example and the rat are still working it out
@@teekayybabez yeah....and now she’s single and much more happy...soo..hm
"Be easy.
Take your time.
You are coming
Home.
To yourself."
Nayyirah Waheed - The Becoming
Wow ! Thank you for sharing this
Thank you sharing! I needed to read this
E Ro I needed to see this today. Thank you.
When a woman chops all her hair off, she’s ready to take on the world! 🌍
I chopped mine off before chemo ravaged it. It's very liberating, no matter the reason.You're stunning!
This looks *incredible* . This is your best look!!! It seems like we’re finally *SEEING* you!
I did my big chop years ago and it was at one of the most difficult times in my life. I honestly think it's the only thing that helped me through it. Black women and WOC with non western standard beautiful hair types, all have such a similar story. Especially if you are raised in a household in which your natural hair is ridiculed and changed while you're young which is typical in a black household. Just in the last few years black women have been able to embrace and acknowledge their need to care for their natural hair. I can only imagine that would be much harder on many more of us still if there wasn't more embrace of our natural hair as a cultural movement. At least now you can chop your hair start over and there is an understanding that you are "going natural." You still get met with people shaming you for your hair if it isn't long after years or if you have kinky curls rather than smooth loose curls. But I think it's important to embrace your hair and take back your own power of how you view your hair and what you see in yourself as beautiful. Chopping my hair off was like returning to a time before the first person ever called it "ugly" or releasing the idea of always worrying about it getting wet or straighten it every weekend before I returned to school. Or even having a guy see me in between relaxers. When you start over you get to reset and change your negative relationship with your hair and yourself. I've never met a girl that has regretted her big chop. Everyone has always said it was exactly what she needed and they wish they would have done it sooner.✨✨✨👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 SO WELCOME TO THE CLUB SAMANTHA 💕💕💕💕💕
Right! This is the most beautiful she’s ever looked!!! Just amazing.
Aubrey Shelley I’ve been natural 20 yrs now, I never big chopped, so I commend the bravery 👌🏾❣️
I don't know why my comment posted under your post and when I realized it, I should have just deleted it and reposted but I was too lazy. I'm sorry my post came off in a manner that put you in a position to defend your comment. There was nothing wrong with your comment and mine being so long and also preachy makes it appear as if I am challenging you. I'm sorry for not using better judgement and deleting it and reposting. 💕💕
Sam you look gorgeous 😘
This is probably the best hair transformation I've seen in a while. It looks so good. The pictures on IG look bomb too. This is a really good look. I think it actually accentuates your femininity even more!
I’m so sorry people had weaponised your natural hair against you people are so inconsiderate and never think about their delivery. Even for black women understanding our hair has been a journey. I can relate to everything you said, I buzzed off all my hair a couple years ago and I loved it. Got bored and grew it back though. You look STUNNING!
When a woman cuts her hair she’s about to change her life. This suits you so much especially with the colour
I agree. She's evaluating her life
Do you know I was about to say this! This is definitely the truth. I did the same thing in 2011 and was rebirthed.
I did it ,wen i decided to forget my crush..I just was torturing myself with his stupid game...i cried after cuting a lot...but it helped me...
your daughter especially when she's older will be empower to say YES my mother is strong and brave embracing the beautiful power of DNA
Gosh is there ANY hairstyle you can’t pull off?! You look absolutely amazing. This is your best look yet!
Best hair you've ever had ❤️ you look amazing and it's so beautiful to watch this change on you
Fine it's a change but why lie!!!!! Theres previous hair cuts that r much more beautiful.
You need to go to fucking sainsburys
I love her. This glow is what happens when we face our old insecurities and speak our truth. This is what breakthrough looks like - so powerful
The thing about black hair is that a lot of us are still learning how to care for it. Your journey is your own and I wish you the best, your hair looks beautiful! 💕
It's so weird, but I feel as though I've seen you for the first time. Like actually YOU....who you are!!!! Wow!!!
GIRL THIS IS THE BEST YOU'VE EVER LOOKED I HAVE NO WORDS
Long long long time subscriber, so proud of you for speaking on this. And it’s so fcked that it’s “brave” to be yourself now days. Not saying what you said is anything wrong, but fcked it’s become the odd to be real or natural. I love my girls who have had cosmetic work done, Ive been there too. But a raw part of yourself that you’ve held a deep shame about for no reason but for everyone else’s opinion. Love you so much Sam, get it girl ✌🏼
I am not white enough, I am not black enough. Girl I felt that. I am also mixed and I am working everyday towards loving my hair. I used to always keep them straight but now I have 2 months rocking my natural curls. Enough with the heat, the expensive products, the straightening creams. I've had enough of that, time to love what my dominican side gave me. ❤
Bianca A. What’s crazy is Sammi looks “white” to me. Way moreso than Halle Berry and other biracial people.
I'm black and get this, so depressing!
I felt the same, I used to not be ashamed of my hair until high school when someone with straight hair called me "sheep" so I straightened my hair ever since... Since Sammi posted that Pic on insta with her new hair, I started to rock my natural hair, it's still complicated but she gave me so much confidence so thank u Sammi! ❤️
@@sirajdinesara1998 I didn't have people mock my hair but I had everyone telling me how good I looked every time I wore my hair straight. I was also a teenager at the time so it really stuck with me that in order to be beautiful I needed to keep my hair straight. It's those little comments, good or bad, that stick with us. We shouldn't let other people's idea of beauty define us. ❤
Wow this looks AMAZING!! My favorite look on you thus far! 😍
So relatable!! Never feel like you aren’t black enough! even if you are 100% black, natural hair is a struggle at first. It was for me, but 7 years in I’ve figured it out. Keep focusing on the health of your hair. Do a porosity test, which will help you determine the types of products that are best for your hair type. That’s the biggest thing that’s helped me. You look gorgeous btw 💗
I haven’t started the video but you look stunning. I love it.
OMG i fucking love it. I have been following you on and off for years. Since before the Ricky fiasco. You were one of the first youtubers i first started watching. I have loved watching you grow up and loved seeing all you're phases through life. You are one of the few honest and genuine people/creator on YT. I wish nothing but the best for you and life is full of ups and downs, but you have always seemed to keep it real and see the positivity. Truly an incredible woman.
I love how genuine you are! Missed these genuine talks Samantha. So much respect and love to you 🥂
I've followed you for years and never seen you so open and honest and like yourself. So happy for you ❤️
OMG! In the last 6 years that I’ve been following you, this is the most authentic I’ve ever seen you 💕 beautiful
OMG 😍😍😍...I love this whole look very edgy yet still feminine! Absolutely beautiful.
Sammi! You don’t ever have to explain why... it’s your hair ~ you do what you want with it.
Also.... daayyaaaammm girl.. you look good!! Extra sassy pants .. lol
I have been watching you since I was 16 (25 now 😭) and honestly you look amazing, so brave to do this and well done you!!!! X
GeorgieRhian same!!!
Same omg same age too well soon to be 25
I'm so glad you did a talk video about this bc I have followed you on YT since your uni days and I feel like your most recent videos (the past year) have resonated with me so much. I chopped off 15 inches of my hair about 6 years ago for similar reasons. I was in a really low point in my life, probably the lowest I had felt ever, and I just felt like my hair was so crazy and erratic that I couldn't walk into a healthier mindset with it. I chopped it off and told myself that I would use the time to start anew and work on loving myself. It's been a long journey for me, but you're doing great! I'm glad you did this for you
You look stunning with your hair like this, it shows off how stunning your face is. I could see you as a model with this look.
Also I bet it saves a lot of time in the morning too 😄
Amber Ansah, Ambrosia Malborough, naptural87, natural sistas (the OGs of natural hair), Joy-El and KandidKinks make amazing natural hair videos and they're really informative! 😊
Naptural85 is THAAATT CHICK!!! Foreal
Also Nia the light is good!
Awww you’re so sweet Sam! As a mixed race woman I can RELATE! I’ve had some really nasty comments about my hair through my journey, my hair fell out when my sister passed and a colleague commented on the bald spot I was trying so hard to hide. I went home to cry. It can be tied in with racism, stereotypes and ignorance. You’re beautiful and we all are, no hair is favourable over any other. As long as you’re happy and healthy. Good on you!
Sammi! I’ve been waiting for this day, you look absolutely modelesque. I’m so glad you’re embracing yourself fully. We love you. ❤️
EDIT: I would also LOVE to see a video of you reacting to vintage pictures of a younger you!
Please do a reacting to older pictures of yourself video Sammi! (:
Girl, you are absolutely slaying. It suits you so well, wow, so in love oeef. 😍😍😍
Thanks for sharing your experience with your natural hair. I’ve struggled with my hair for years as well (I’ve gone from natural to relaxed and back again a million times). My mom doesn’t have the same hair as I do and she relaxed it when I was very young, so I was never taught how to truly care for and love my natural hair. I’ve been thinking about doing another big chop for ages, but I’ve been hesitant because my edges took a hit after I gave birth a year ago. I’m now trying to have another baby and I’m worried about going short because I experienced a lot of hair loss after my first. Watching you, however, has definitely inspired me to take the leap and make the cut!!! You look gorgeous no matter what your hair looks like; I can’t wait to follow your journey!
I want to cry about how beautiful you look 💖 What a fierce queen. I’m. In. Love.
😳 literally my face at the thumbnail.
YOU.
LOOK.
GORGEOUS! ❤️
Jay I’m loving this look!
Girl mine too! Beautiful lady!
Came back to watch this after her hair update. Time truly does keep on moving forward🌻✨
ugh Sammi this warmed my heart. You seem like you've shed the girl and embraced the woman and it looks beautiful on you! xx
I've been watching you for about 5 or 6 years now and I really think this is the most stunning look you've ever had, it suits you incredibly well!! xx
I can just feel/sense the amount of weight that seems to have been lifted after shaving it off (and all the internalized emotion)! You look amazing Sammi! I can only imagine how liberating this was. Been supporting since '09, and still going! Love from, Toronto! xx
Sammy!! I understand your struggle!! As a light skinned mixed woman w kinky hair too, people’s expectations of us as well as our own especially during teen and young adult years are soooo weird . Our hair is a JOB and if we’re not ready yet, it’s okay :) Hair is just, hair at the end of the day- it’ll grow back better than ever!! You look AWESOME I am so happy for you!
Soon as I saw you in this video I said "Wow, this is you" This hair honestly brings out your beauty in the most awesome way and you look so happy and free 🕊
Go and watch nappily ever after on Netflix if you haven’t already- it really reminded me of this video and I think that you will be able to relate to it 💓
Chembomusic • Agree. Terrible film. But I guess people can relate.
I literally GASPED when I saw the thumbnail for this video. You look absolutely incredible. I sense a HUGE shift in your energy with this leap of bravery. I shaved my head a year ago and it changed my life. 💗
You look amazing! I chopped off mine into a mohawk almost 2 years ago and am growing it back now. It's so much more healthy and it's like a fresh start.
@a̶n̶n̶a̶o̶n̶l̶i̶n̶e̶ because I'm ready for a change. The mohawk was fun but now I want a different style. It gets boring wearing the same hair style.
Dear Samantha, You were the first TH-camr I started watching back around 2011. I was sort of coming into my own as a young adult, had just started a new job that required a bit of travel and I was staying at a hotel alone, far from home. My dad became really ill and we lost him really soon after. I guess I’m sharing this experience because I want you to know that you truly bring joy to others. Thank you for being open and sharing beautiful content. You look gorgeous girl.
Love from L.A. 🤸🏽♀️
Thank you for sharing your story, Sam. As black women, our hair is so personal so I really appreciate your vulnerability and openness. Congratulations on your hair freedom! ✨♥️✨
LaLaLaura Hair is personal for all women, not just women of colour.
So true!!
Tara Smyth lolololol 😂 did I say it’s personal for *only* black women? Why so pressed, sis?
One word: HOTTIE!💖 I’ve been watching you since I was about 15? I’m now 21 and I enjoy your content just as much. Being able to grow along with you means the world to me 💖
A beautiful woman however way you look. It’s the best feeling placing your hands directly on your scalp isn’t it? I did the big chop twice myself in life and found each time very personally liberating. Even though I don’t really wear my hair out, it’s amazing how much misplaced value can be put on something that ultimately has little value in defining who we are as people. I’m happy for you, Ms Samantha Maria!
Best decision I made going natural in 2011. Did a gradual transition. The new hair looks great. Understand your point of view when it comes to afro hair.
You are glowing from within. So proud of you detaching yourself from that identity ❤️
SAMMI. Where do I start. I’ve watched you from the beginning and watched your journey, I see you girl. Who you are is so beautiful and I feel so grateful to have watched you blossom into this woman. Secondly, none of this sounds weird. I notice you giggle when you get spiritual or deep, like you can’t see how much you shine when you do. Seeing you speak your truth like this very nearly brought me to tears! It’s beautiful. Thank you for sharing 💗
Have you beautician who specializes in black/mixed textured hair? Thats really important as well. You look absolutely stunning😍
Wow! This haircut looks amazing. You look great with literally any haircut but I have to say, I think this is my favourite.
Girl I feel you with this intro! Soooooo many changes are happening cosmically and personally. only people who are truly intune spiritually will notice these huge emotional shifts. I've battled mental health issues for so long and since 2012 I've followed your journey. And I truly appreciate all the honesty and talking about things that are not the most "fun" to talk about but the emotions are real! & normal. It really hits home for me and helps me feel less alone. So thank you
You look stunning with any hair style !
This is probably the B E S T video I've seen so far this year on TH-cam! So deep and real...
Also, you look soooo good with the new hair!
This style looks so freak'n gorgeous on you Sam!
You're a complete knockout!
Doing a big chop teaches you how to care for your natural hair! I did one too and didn't even realize the potential my hair had. Best of luck with this!!! You look amazing!
GURL I CHOPPED ALL MY HAIR OFF YESTERDAY! This video made me feel even better about my choice! Love you Sam 💖
I did too :)
@@Yachtbebe I did it today
Me to
Well how was it
Sammi, I'm so proud of your personal growth! Please don't be afraid to be deep. You look great!
You are so gorgeous, always have been.
I went through something like this last year and I shaved my hair as well, so I feel ya girl. I'm so proud to see your journey. You are so amazing and again, BEAUTIFUL!
I had alopecia, and I was tired of hiding it, I just didn't feel like myself at all. I felt frustrated, I lost my identity, I didn't know where I was... So I just went for it! And it brought a new wave of me, a me that I never met. I felt so strong and empowered, because there's nothing to hide anymore. It was so good!
You're so inspiring! I just want to give you a big hug through screen! xx
I've been watching you for years and years... I love this hair on you! You look like a super model! Good on you, I am so glad you're comfortable in your skin now
OH MY GOD. This is the BEST hairstyle on you. Your features are beaming through. 😍😍😍😍. You look so much happier. This is you!
I can totally empathize with you and your journey. I don't have that same exact struggle with natural hair, I'm a white girl, but the hair being an identity and feminine standards for hair, etc. I chopped my hair 15 yrs ago and it changed my life in a way. I've went back and forth since, growing and cutting off, etc. It can be transformative. I get it! You look gorgeous either way, doll. I'm happy for you that you feel freer and calmer.
You look glowing!! I feel like the chop makes your eyes look bigger too! Love that you're feeling better about it
Your face is literally gorgeous!!!! Always have thought that. You can definitely rock this look, honestly my fave you've ever looked
I think you look fantastic! Every now and then I think about chopping mine all off because it’s so damaged from years of bleaching and dying it, but haven’t found the courage to do it yet! You and Mel Thompson have inspired me to do it sooner rather than later!
Sunkissalba, Natural85, jewjewbee, Curlyproverbz are my favorite natural hair youtubers
seomara LP great recommendations! I love them
I follow them as well!
I also make natural hair videos as well 💕 #shamelessplug
The curly girl hair method really helped me on my journey!
Hi Samantha I did the big chop. My scalp thanked me for not using chemicals any more. I was 40 and wished I'd done it sooner however I also didn't know what to do to style it. Learn as you go ,try different things to see what works for you EVERYBODY is different. I found naptral85 because my hair was similar. You will be fine in your journey to you. Its nice, fun getting to know the inner self. You will be educating your daughter also.
STUNNING 😍 You have a perfect bone structure for it too.
You looked beautiful before but when I see you now it is as if you introduced to us the real Sammi. You look gorgeous and so special ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Yesssss this really resonates with me, people don’t understand the anxiety girls go through when they hate their natural hair. Simple things like working out or it raining out can literally trigger you into panic mode. You think that if people see you’re natural hair they almost see a secret of yours. It’s like keeping this secret that everyone knows about but you don’t want to admit about. Im so proud of you for doing this, it really is so freeing to love yourself the way you were born. It changes so much of your life
You should check out shameless mya if no one else has said so already! Her big chop was amazing
Jessica Reads haha the shave on camera to that mix type 3 hair triggered soooooo many people lol
You look absoloutly stunning!!!
You have the most beautiful features that it really does suit you x
Charleigh Marie yes I agree!
That’s what it is all about. Growth. Your journey. Being comfortable in your own skin. When you know better you do better. All the cheesy cliches😬. After a while you will love it! So easy and chic!
Whoa you look so good girl! Love the new look. I remember watching you back in the day doing clip in extension tutorials lol
yes, yes, YES! I am so happy for you, have patience with yourself while you're going through this empowering journey. So glad you're embracing your natural self, because you're gorgeous!
Sam what an amazing video. It takes a lot of guts to actually take charge and do what's best for yourself. All that negativity and emotion can break a person and you have identified that it's not helping you and you need a change. It's so inspirational to see someone take care of themselves, it takes time but starting with your hair is just fab. It must be so hard with the job you do to help yourself get through hard time with all the negitive side of social media, but the "I don't care" attitude is great. You are such an inspiration to your viewers, your daughter and to yourself. Made up for you. Xx
Beautiful video!!!! Have you seen the movie "nappily ever after" on Netflix??? It deals with these same issues!
ierrasay I thought the exact same thing!!- they both have this personal message x
Bless you honey I cant imagine dealing with the scrutiny. you are amazing, this is amazing and sending you love xxx
Sammi you look incredible and I 100% get what you said about not being white enough and not being black enough. I can relate to that so much xxxx
Sam we Love your authenticity ❣️Beautiful inside & out ❤️
Fresh starts are such a blessing, aren't they? You look beautiful, Sam!
SAM! i relate so hard to this story. ive been redoing my braids over the last 2.5 years, but im thinking about taking them out because im not sure if im keeping them for the right reasons yaknow? i feel like despite them being braids, it’s the length that make people reach out to tell me they like them. i originally did them as a protective style, but now im in my head about whether im keeping them because of the cultural ties i feel to doing them, or subconsciously because other people “like the look.” your hair has always been beautiful, and to follow you over the years and to be able to see how many styles you can pull off has been so amazing to see! and i know you just chopped but girl i can already see the waves comin in😍! congratulations, sam🖤
youve always been such a huge inspiration
Best video you've ever made! Hair looks spot on - highlights your fab features xxx
You look so good! I just did my big chop 2 weeks ago and although I miss my hair, I can't wait to see my natural hair flourish again :)
I love everything about this, and about you! Everything seems just so right about this video: the way you look, the things you say, your glow! I am a white ginger girl, never had a problem with my hair, but have had other problems with the way I look. Your video and story inspire me to look the things that scare you or make you unhappy in the eyes and just take action. We are not our insecurities, we are not our fears, we are queens!
The song that kept playing in my head: India Arie, I am not my hair.
Thank you Sammi. I have been following you for years and love seeing your journey. You are a true inspiration on so many levels!
Lots of love from The Netherlands!
Marieke
Also you reminded me of the song “I am not my hair” by India Arie 😜 you’re beautiful!!!!
I’ve been following you since middle school and I’m almost done college now over 10 years so crazy!
Same! I feel like I've really grown up with Sammi as a presence in my life! It's made me realise how old I am now, crikey!
Oh I love. I shaved my head last year and I felt so beautiful and empowered. Never in my life have felt more carefree and self loving. And my love life did not suffer in the slightest in case anyone who's interested in shaving their head may question that. It was a nice change in my life. Love your hair always Samantha!
Being mixed myself I totally understand! Thank you for sharing :)
Check out @shamlessmaya she did her big chop too.
I think u look amazing sam and Saskia is amazing . I would love to b that colour ❤️💕💕💕💕👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌
u are stunningly beautiful - you look absolutely gorgeous and the honesty in your video is appreciated
I LOVE your hair! You look beautiful!
When I decided to go natural and cut all my hair off, I felt the exact same way you did. It was like starting over. I held my identity in my hair. I had been getting relaxer since I was a young child. So to go and cut it all off and get to know the hair I was born with was a big step. And a big process. As soon as it was done I remember telling the stylist, "I feel so much lighter." I started to change after my big chop in 2012. Then my hair was damaged from a bad dye job and I had to big chop again in January 2018. I was not happy at first. But I really love my hair even more then I did the first time. I feel even more me than I did before. I love it. 😊
So happy you did what u needed to do, for u. Natural hair is a lot to take care of. Ppl who don't have it know nothing about that & really have no business commenting on this issue. ❤ we're happy you're happy.
The indie rock Betty Boop I love it Sam!
I did this exact same thing back in 2016! I'm also biracial, and my mom relaxed and straightened my hair consistently throughout my childhood, so when I was halfway through college I wanted to cut all the relaxer out of my hair and embrace my natural curls! My hair isn't nearly as curly as yours, but I had no idea how to take care of it because I didn't have to! So cutting it off was a great exercise in learning to love my natural hair and figure out what works best for it. I'm so happy you feel great about your decision, it was definitely a big moment for me in my journey of self-acceptance!!! You look beautiful!
yesssss - I have been waiting for this video!!! You look AMAZING - short hair really suits you and shows off your lovely features. Your best hair decision by far x