5 Uncommon Reasons NOT to TEXTURIZE your 4c Hair *You'll be surprised*

[@jenny1962ify]

I’m honestly so disappointed. I finally wanted to nice curly hair and my natural 4c hair is too much to handle and expensive to maintain. I don’t like the texture of my hair, and I get tired of weave. I don’t even know what to do anymore.

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

☹️ When I first went natural it was super expensive too. I kept trying new products trying to find the right ones. Then I started using natural ingredients (ACV, Coconut oil, etc) to cut costs and see what I like...Adjusting to 4c hair from a relaxer is definitely tough. It’s like jumping on the opposite end of the spectrum...SOME people love texturizers. I’m not here to judge. I even tried it for myself. What makes your hair hair hard to maintain to you? Maybe we can help.

[@ruthosunde5997]

Can you help me too please ?

[@marli1435]

Shave it

[@victoriasimpson8792]

Jenna Smith keep going, don’t give up Please!! I had the same trouble as you have 3 and a half years ago, and at times I wanted to just give up, because I thought it was far too much., however with patience and getting to know your hair you will be soooooo happy to kept your natural hair. Afro hair is a blessing, perseverance seldom fails.

[@z4CNatural]

Jenna Smith I hope that you are doing better! Don’t give up! Maybe you need to do less with your hair. Now that I wash and style once a month my hair is showing progress. Good luck!

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

I think we’re all past shaming black women for their hair choices. It’s not always about “hating yourself” or “low self-esteem”. When I texturized my hair, I had SO many questions and I didn’t feel like I found the right answers. I made A LOT of mistakes with my hair, but this was the absolute worst. I CRIED ALL NIGHT to my husband, but you wouldn’t know because I showed up on camera the next week all smiles and sticking to the facts. The the REAL fact was, I ruined my hair. 🤦🏾‍♀️ I think especially in light of all the suffering happening in the world, we should be kind to each other. Black hair is BEAUTIFUL in all of its textures. #teamnatural offer encouragement and insight about your own experiences.

[@maritzagonet2276]

😂

[@maritzagonet2276]

😊😅😢🎉😂❤

[@Luxiouriousprettyme]

I love you..I was at a community hair event you see there were so many different blacks with different hair texture. It was beautiful...long curly everyone in between. Then I really understood that Africa is a beautiful rainbow 🌈 that God displayed in creation

[@manthobajudithrammutlanyan529]

🤣😂😂😂😂why did you change my mind??😭😭 i was so ready

[@avathomas2920]

Hahaha. Same sis. Saaammmeee

[@jasminerogers9971]

😂😂😂 mine too

[@jst.jasmine.4434]

Same lmaoo

[@wintermutheu7734]

Me too!!!

[@avrilmorris8737]

@@wintermutheu7734 lmao same

[@savonmatjane418]

i have 4c hair. i found this video while i was thirsting over texurizer transformation videos online and considering whether it was the path for me. thanks for saving me

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Awwww 👏🏾👏🏾 🥰 I’m so happy to help you make a decision your happy with. Sending big hugs from Cali!! 🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@okekeprisca4129]

@@LaToyaEbonyHair q

[@nachyyin4k]

i'm still gonna do it bro... my hair wont grow i've been natural for 3 years. it's not growing smh send help please. bc i do a lot of protective styles and i obey everything but it still won't grow

[@favouro6344]

Have you tried protein treatments. Or deep conditioning more often. If youre not bald then your hair is growing just breaking off.

[@ahub87]

It's growing, the issue is it's breaking at the same rate that it's growing. Just make sure that whatever you do, be careful

[@zari2662]

@@ahub87 This is absolutely true. And oftentimes protective styles are doing more harm than good if you aren't washing the hair in vinegar before using it in your head. There are chemicals in added hair that once you put in your hair cause damage and itching.

[@astrose305]

@@zari2662 also hey babe are using extensions ur hair might not like the added weight and is breaking quit the protective styles with fake hair and glue less wig it if u want too I had to find out as pretty as box braids are o had to realize their not for me ND plus they are nice box braids wigs if u like the look pop me over your cornrows x!!

[@millee5297]

You should try Sunny in Denbigh natural hair products it worked for me.

[@anad7953]

It’s so refreshing to have a KZbinr tell the truth doing something to their hair that they regret instead of the famous “it’s my hair” cop out. You’ve always kept it real about your hair. When things work and when they don’t you’ve always been YOU and that’s ah-maz-ing.

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

It’s the best feeling to wake up to a comment like yours, Ana. 🥰 I can definitely admit it. My hair was a hot mess 🙈 I’m so happy to be natural again. I learned and the itch to “try” is gone. I’m back baby!! LOL!

[@candicejackson4624]

Everyone and their hair is different. Different things work for different people. There is no one path to healthy hair. All healthy hair is great hair to me. Regardless of what's been done to it. Find your own path ladies 😊❤

[@Lou-lv4xx]

Ooooof I needed this cause I was abt to cave!

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

I’ve been there sis. My goodness, have I been there. I’m glad I could helps *hugs*

[@Lou-lv4xx]

LaToya Ebony 💕💕 you did! Thank you.

[@wanidawright1343]

I was kinda thinking about it too.

[@dreamgrl30]

DON'T DO IT!!!

[@vinnycherrington7803]

Guurrlll

[@shyneicemayeux5168]

I just did a texturizer while watching this video and I love my results my hair is still super curly. The trick is to only leave it on for 5 mins. I used the scurl texturizer and then the scurl curl activator after wash and conditioner 😍. My hair is moisturized and has lots of movement . I loved my natural natural hair but it just wasn't for me so I wanted to keep my curls but a bit more easy to manage .now water and curly cream /gel is all i need to have a good hair day 🤣❤

[@eunikeadjei]

What's your hair type?

[@summerbrown5420]

I have the same question as the woman above. What's your natural hair type? If it's not 4C then girl... 😒

[@jessicagreen3963]

Mine was nice too but over time it felt like it was still active couldn't get my hair wet back to back and it was horrible

[@tifaswrld]

i’ve recently cut my hair to a twa & im loving it but my mom wants me to texturize my hair again. (she’s been texturizing my hair as long as i can remember, i didn’t even know what my natural curls looked like before i cut it.) shes saying how “i don’t have natural curls” when i can literally feel my curl shape on my fingers. my hair is very thick though so she might think that the texturizer would make it thinner (which is what i DONT want, i’ll live with the thickness). & like you were saying, talking abt if you don’t have a curl pattern then it’s impossible for you to have curly hair , so that had me thinking abt why is she making me do it even tho she claims i don’t have curly hair? so i’m planning on telling her abt that. also when you said “remember why you went natural”, i had to pause and really think about it because going natural was the best decision i’ve made & im only 15. i remember stressing over my hair, making sure it looks even, consistently cutting one side & all of that, & it wasn’t worth it at all. so i just wanna say thank u so much for this video, really! i’m gonna tell my mom abt what i learned so that she can stop doing it to her hair too xx

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

I’m sending good vibes your way sweetie. Mom’s can be tough, but hopefully she will see your point of view. If not, you’ll be 18 soon enough. ❤️

[@bayougurlD]

I texturized mine in December and I don’t regret it at all . It’s something that I had been wanting to do , so I just did it . Now will I do it again that’s a definite no for me . I didn’t leave it in long so it just slightly loosened my curls .

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

You know, it’s funny, I don’t “regret” texturizing my hair either. ONLY because I’d always have the question in the back of my head. I can’t live with “what if’s” 😂 But you did waaaay better than I did. I used a texturizer and basically relaxed my hair. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@envivany]

I did mine twice, and its perfect. I can't believe i struggled for so long with natural hair

[@angelacooper8973]

I texturized a tiny bit of hair and I definitely better. It looks the way it’s supposed to be.

[@eunikeadjei]

@@envivany How long have you been a natural and how often did you texturize? Also what's your hair type?

[@tyreegomez6060]

@@envivany after the first time..and your hair went back to normal did u texturize again? Or did u chop it off then grow it back then texturize it?

[@SimoneBrown]

Great video Latoya 💕 I was natural for 2 years, then relaxed....and immediately afterwards I was overcome with regret. Never again.

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

I know the feeling...😞 I said the same thing lol! Never again!!

[@RenityLovess]

Girl same asf😭 I just did it not knowing the 5 min trick reading what the instructions say and boom now my hair giving white girl wavy🤦🏾‍♀️ Im literally depressed now

[@maxinetaut3291]

Been texturizing my hair for 6 years now and I love it. I always get it professionally done. My natural hair is verrrrrrrrrrry thick and curly I have terrible migraines when I'm all natural that's why I texturize!

[@houselaflora6967]

Thanks for this. What products do you use?

[@thelifeofAandH]

Jerry curl does me right

[@hddub90]

The fact you get it professionally done is good. People be doing it themselves (no experience or not qualified) and wonder why things go wrong

[@practicewhatyoupreach79]

I thought I was the only person who got migraines doing their hair

[@efeomovioletoziegbe1875]

Pls wat product did u use

[@danaeclifton2949]

Natural is not for everyone. The tighter your hair is the harder it is to grow. You are who you are, whether you go natural or relaxing. Just because everyone else is doing it doesn't mean you have to. Natural hair doesn't make you any blacker than you are. Be yourself.

[@korene17]

I really don't have much of a choice. Perms ate my hair out. Texturizers had my curls going in every direction. I hide my hair when it gets on my nerves.

[@msdandiamond7513]

I texturize my hair a year ago and it helped grew my hair I also used protein treatments for my hair as well as protective styles. I haven't texturize my hair within a couple months it's still easy to manage for me. I guess the same way how texturizer isn't for everyone the same goes for relaxed, texlaxed and natural hair as well

[@1ladymo1]

You just convinced me. I've been wearing crochet braids for 3 months and now I miss styling my own hair but this 4C life can be tough. Not that I want flowing curls...I just want more manageability and moisturized hair. Anyway, you convinced me to give myself a lil more time. P.S. I'm not going natural for any specific reason. I just want longer, thicker hair and relaxers will never give me that so I'm experimenting. Thanks for the advice.

[@sabrinawillson5025]

I have texturized my hair 3 times and it was ok .. I didn’t do it for curls . I didn’t get any .. but I mix my texturizer with conditioner to reduce the over processing.. my hair was very difficult to comb.. my hair is very thick and long .. so the texturizer helped a lot.. you never apply the texturizer directly always add a conditioner

[@charelleharris7577]

To each it’s own I did mine and I LOVVEEE IT and I only do a touch up every 6 months

[@hadassahjosiah1360]

Which product did you use?

[@lauravalentinacaraballopad7088]

Wich product did you use?

[@sxdx-8519]

How is it how 4y later

[@mzdrea9468]

I have big chopped , natural, texturized, and permed so many times in the last 15 years. It’s fun to change up and I am not good with my hair in its natural state. I accept my myself in all forms and my preference changes from day to day.

[@Tessa34ful]

I Texturized my 4c (or if there is such thing as 4d) hair bc I was tired of the thickness and dryness. But I am so glad I did..I used Texture My Way and I like it bc I now have more length. I only did my roots as I have shoulder length hair and I did NOT over process...all I wanted was to losen it up. My natural roots are very very dense, and my back is short and super dry. I wanted length so badly. Watching your video, your hair looks great bc it is longer just how mine is now after I texturized my roots. I have been natural for about 3 years and I had permed hair all my life prior. I live in a climate that frizzes and shrinks our hair a lot more than the US climate so many products don't do the job of defining curl pattern and showing off length. I would wet my hair and gel it doing the shingling method, section by section just to get it to look curly and moisturized. After an hour it's back to a round fro! SO I keep running to braids and crochet styles.

[@Ashleyunfiltered]

My hair is texturized, thank God my hair turned out exactly how it looks when it’s wet before it drys up and shrinks up lol.. I would understand though that it does take more maintenance .. I realized I can’t treat my hair the same way it was natural as in not touching it as much because the breakage can be real .. but nothing more protein can’t fix and more TLC .. for me it works I like the texture I have .. I can still do the natural styles I did before which is pretty much only a twist out cause I put it in a headscarf all the time lol but .. it works for me.. the secret I use a mild kids just for me texturizer and literally leave it for 10 minutes which is the whole application and process time .. it’s not all that bad .. I think you either get lucky with this or you don’t .. I pray the rest of my journey will go good and the good news is .. if I want to stop .. my hair will still look BOMB af even with the previously texturized hair .. 4b/4C was my texture .. just wanted to shed some light on this cause not all the time texturizing is bad it’s just how you do it .. what you use and how you maintain it

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Thank you for sharing your insight. It definitely takes maintenance and a lot of care. I personally felt the maintenance was a little more when I “texturized/relaxed”. I was very unlucky with it, though. I made a huge application mistake. Had I not, I definitely would have still gone back natural. I HATED detangling when my new growth came in. LAWD, just thinking about it 😩. Lol! Thank you so much for such an in depth sharing of your experience. I’m happy that you’re happy with your hair. *hugs*

[@Ashleyunfiltered]

LaToya Ebony ❤️❤️✨

[@Dellylx]

exactly I used the kids one too and it came out just how I wanted it

[@knugin3081]

I'm texturing my hair, hopefully i like the outcome. I just want to stretch out my curl a little. I love your commentary though. Knugin3081

[@toluwa23]

I was on the fence about wanting to texturize my hair but I think God lead me to your video to remind me that I better stay natural, thank you! 😂

[@mk-oz7xt]

But it’s okay to try Different results for different people

[@a.mariedixon-jenkins]

During my 2+ years transitioning to natural hair, I had my hair texturized twice (at month 3 and month 6). Both times my hair stylist did it, the 1st time it went well, no issues. The 2nd time she was overbooked and left the texturizer in too long. My hair was totally straight, so my journey to natural hair had to begin again. No more chemicals for me, I learned my lesson.

[@kiyoko2525]

Happened to me today. I wish I could go back to 2 hours ago before I texturised my hair. I was crying in the hair salon

[@jadiewadie3836]

I love my natural hair 😬 but I was definitely thinking of texturizing it because I don’t know I wanted that loose curl look I’m 4b though and I have a curl pattern already but my hair shrinks up when I define the curls I don’t want short curl I want my hair to stay the same length while I define it 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️ Idk I just want something to weight my hair down 🤷🏾‍♂️ so my curls can be like the same length it is when I blow it out 🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾 but other than that my hair is easy to detangle and easy to manage it just shrinks to much...

[@OpenMindFullHeart]

I agree with all of this

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Thank you for sharing! I’m glad you found something you love that works for you. I love keeps by my hair natural, but I definitely don’t judge anyone who doesn’t. Different strokes for different folks! Hahaha! Thank you for sharing. Most wouldn’t have been so open. ❤️🤗

[@latoyaowens2114]

I really appreciate this video! I forgot over the years why I went natural in the first place.

[@SimplyNaturalCai]

Though I’m not 4c I’m staying natural. It was such a loooong process to find what worked for my hair because I was constantly trying what worked for others. Once I found what worked for me styling time was shorter and my hair became healthier!

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Oh my goodness, I feel you!! I started in 2010 and was trying so hard to get my “curls to pop” I was so lost 😂. I’m so glad that over too. We finally figured it out and staying #teamnatural sis. 🙌🏾

[@bnicci]

I've definitely have been feeling tired of my. natural hair. My hair is thin and fine and i have a lot of breakage. I'm tired of styling my hair and realizing i've just spent two hours twisting. Lately, i've been thinking of trying something new, but now I'm leaning back to keeping my hair natural and maybe just getting a really good cut.

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

I had a friend who got a cut and color. The only thing is, color can make it dryer. If it’s short, it works better. I also like the idea of sista locs

[@simonalynx]

I will be texturing my hair and yes I watched your recommend videos. I did some research 🧐 about breaking and repairing hair bonds. I will be using the a texture softener with the Olaplex system. Wish me luck all I want is a some hang time. 🤞🏾🧚🏾‍♂️

[@user-zx5xw4yw2e]

How'd it go for you sis ?

[@simonalynx]

@@user-zx5xw4yw2e Still building courage 🙃 ( But I am thinking Gina Curl) what do you think 🤔

[@user-zx5xw4yw2e]

@@simonalynx No!!!!

[@user-zx5xw4yw2e]

@@simonalynx Absolutely not.

[@simonalynx]

@@user-zx5xw4yw2e ok ok, backing away from the Gina Curl Thank you 😊

[@myfriendjenonline7831]

Think you just saved my life. When I saw that line of demarcation it took me back to the transitioning days. Not trying to go there again.

[@akilahgeorge978]

😍😍😍😍You spoke the ABSOLUTE truth! Ppl keep asking me why I don't relax my hair, and I'm like whattttttt? The burns?????? Noooo! I love my natural hair, and I love it more cuz I'm 4c, that ain't,gonna change. Plus twists are your friend😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

💯 🙌🏾 I had to learn the hard way. 😩

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

I had a friend ask me if they should texturize their hair the other day. I wanted to jump through my phone and hug her (after saying “nooooooooo”) 😂

[@wanidawright1343]

I live by two strand twists👏

[@danadane4u]

How did you get the hairstyle you're wearing right now? ( btw, I'm staying natural, but some days I feel like i want to relax....)

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Oh, it’s a twist out that I let shrink and get big. I just separated the twists and let it do it’s thing. 🤗

[@wanidawright1343]

I totally agree with you 😊

[@perfectlyimperfected4616]

stay natural because I trust your word from your learned mistakes, and I love to get advice from ppl who have done it already, so thank you

[@passengerprincesspodcast]

I’m 4c. Natural since birth and decided to texturize. My texturized hair is lower maintenance I got my desired texture Protective styles are very important! A protein potent/ moisturizing hair maintenance schedule is very important! Btw, my hair is now longer than in my profile pic. About mid back. So Tex lax does work well for some people!

[@user-zx5xw4yw2e]

Yes ot does. Many do not understand how to apply it for 'their' head of hair.

[@aliceoriol3199]

Did you texlax or you actually use a texturizer?

[@AbianahAlmeida]

Your hair looks so much better natural

[@lifewithpaulette3740]

So true! You hit it on the nail sis! 🥰 I’ve been natural since 2011 5 big chops later 😫 I finally get it! Wigs are my best friend and easy protective style that works for me.

[@Xanderfan20]

Every time I want to texturize or relax my hair I come watch this video. Thanks for making it.

[@wanidawright1343]

I watch everyone on KZbin relax and textured their hair, and I'm thinking what if I did that I don't have to cry when washing my hair, and crying when I detangle my hair? My hair is 4b/4c, the struggle is real, but to have chemicals in my hair is not worth the damage (thanks to your truthful video). I'll keep the natural struggle, because at the end of the day having a big fro is the look I get and love. Thank you Sis for sharing your video and being honest.

[@kimberry2010]

OMG, no lies told. I got a texturizer in the 90s and it was basically like half permed hair. I spent SO much time trying to keep it managed. I stopped using chemicals in 2000.

[@okaymea]

I was about to texturise my chemical sensitive hair, thank you sis

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

🙏🏾❤️

[@aaliyahthelibra6214]

I think nobody knows their hair better then them. And a lot of times people who have bad experiences with texturizing hair is because they don’t follow directions or it’s simply too strong on THEIR hair. If it burns that means you’re scalp was irritated prior to putting it on but people will scratch their scalp, wear wigs, tight hairstyles and wonder why they are burning. Also in some of these videos I see they don’t even prep the hair by putting a thick grease on the hair and around it before applying the texturizer. I also don’t think just because one person had a bad experience doing something to their hair means that “this is bad for your hair”. These are things your just gonna have to see if your hair can manage. And if not we’ll now you know.

[@cimonejones1549]

The last part resonated w/ me!! I had a good relationship with a relaxer. I had been getting them since I was like 2 and by the time I reached 22, my hair swept past my butt and was thick and strong. Everyone loved my hair. But, I had questions. I wanted to know what I looked like w/o a relaxer so I decided to big chop after transitioning for like 3 weeks (I couldn’t do two different hair textures lol), would it grow back stronger and longer??? Nearly a year in, I haven’t gotten all the answers but I’m invested in learning how to do my hair and love my curls so I’ll stay natural.

[@beforeisaythisimugly.7757]

Did you do trims when it was at your butt ?

[@Ddiyanne]

2!??

[@cimonejones1549]

@Before I say this, I’m ugly Irregularly

[@cimonejones1549]

@Rheanna Brown - that’s what my mom told me, and I just checked with her again. I started getting a perm/relaxer at 2

[@thelifeofAandH]

That’s so unnecessary

[@Trisha868tt]

This video really helped me! Especially the part where we forget what our relaxed hair experience was really like. How we tend to forget the bad like weaker more fragile strands and remember the good like less detangling time. Thanks!! This helped convince me not to go back to relaxed or texturized!

[@jackies35]

I thought the texturizer is to loosen the curl pattern and not destroy it. The perm should not touch my scalp and THIS IS THE REASON why I stopped perming my hair back in 2008. You are 100% right but don't let the perm touch your scalp. Every time I go to the hair salon, they burn me. NO DOUBT. I have to base my scalp with vaseline.

[@KittyKatMeow30]

Today was my first time I've ever texturizer my hair. It made it looser, waaaaay looser . I like it and its A TON EASIER RO MANAGE. My hair gets extremely tangled easily, I just want to wear my hair and afro without putting anything on it no scar, no headband not nothing. Putting curly pudding on and go. I will watch a difference in the weeks to come. All I want is to see the curl pattern not pubic hair curl pattern. Because of so much shrinkage. 🤦🏿‍♀️🤦🏿‍♀️

[@Mimixorock]

How is it now

[@quintinavideo]

"remember why you went natural"🧡

[@jazzip]

I just want elongated hair!! 😭 every time I wash my hair and put gel in it Beyoncé song if I were a boy plays in my head.

[@kuroe-chan5190]

Thank you! You saved me from the edge! I was sitting here about to attempt the texlax. You hair is just like mine but so much longer! I have very vague curl pattern at the front and it might not come out right lol. I wore wigs religiously for like 8 yrs and I hated it because no matter what I did or practice I couldn’t get the wigs to look or feel as natural as I want. Finally I learned to crochet and it’s a god send. BUT I can’t we’re them longer than like 2 weeks or so which I start manipulation too much and defeat the purpose. Ugh😩😩😩😩I’m so defeated! I still want to texlax because I just want to wear my hair out but I feel it’s not a good idea....sorry so long

[@vanessabcoleman8]

Thank you for taking the time to bring me back to my senses.😊

[@tracyr173]

I have been natural for a year now and I love it. When I was using the chemicals in my hair, it was so dry and just yucky. Now my hair is healthy and growing.

[@t.5021]

With me being a cosmetologist, I found over the many years when it comes to hair in general...rather the hair is texturized, relaxed, or if the person is rocking a Jerry curl, and any hair coloring services. Most do not know how to properly treat/ maintain the hair. This is especially when it comes to any type of any chemical services! People seem to not really understand, with chemical services ESPECIALLY... one is taking the hair out of it's natural state. To take the hair out of its natural state you are stripping the hair down. It's very important... whatever you take out, one has to deposit back. What I mean by deposit...is simply bringing back the nourishments the hair needs. The hair will need, a good deep conditioning, any good carrier oils...such as avocado oil, grape seed oil, Jojoba oil, Coconut oil. All of those oils work best to having healthier hair & preventing hair breakage. While all the carrier oils are good. A good start to having healthier hair is also having a good diet, more water intake and even a hair trim every once in awhile.

[@terenarosa4790]

I went natural to stick it to European beauty standards and normalize natural hair, but I can't do it anymore.

[@bossbabyfuyuhiko6657]

:( please don't give up

[@kaiarrayixing6740]

I know the feeling sis haha

[@Erica-BakingCutie]

I’ve been natural for about eight years and have no desire to texturize. I went natural to encourage my daughter to love herself/ her hair. And my hair is naturally on the thinner side and being natural gives me the volume that I need.

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Go ‘head sis!! That’s so beautiful. My son is only 19 months, but I’m so happy that he will see a role model in me. He’ll grow up loving natural hair and (hopefully) appreciating women who choose to wear their natural hair...VOLUME is my favorite!! Thank you for commenting!

[@oliviacarter7527]

I was natural for 6 years then texturized in Feb of this year. GIRL I wish I didn't lol the back of my hair is gone and my hair has massively thinned out. its def hard when you want a change but now I see it wasn't worth it. I was mid-back length and now im babying what's left to keep some hair on my head

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

😞 I’m so sorry to hear that. I felt the same way when I did too. We’ve scratched the itch and now we can focus on the beautiful head of hair to come. My heart goes out to you, though. Don’t worry, you’ll get that length again. You know exactly what to do. You got this!! 💜

[@Joyinthemorn]

Thanks. I am now reconsidering the texlax. I'm going to ask hubby to watch my daughter weekly so I can focus on my hair and other self care.

[@bkjane]

If only there was a video like this a year ago. After texturizing I experienced the dryness, the extra maintenance, the breakage, loss of length . Texturizing really set back the progress I made with my hair journey.

[@drankjuice5271]

Try the s curl activator it’s for that

[@livedefy]

I really like tour number one reason. Get protective styles for a while. Instead of protective styles I just got locs because I was going to do it anyway. I was going to wait another year to get locs, but my hair was so rebellious that I just did it at that time. I believe that all these people getting perms and going back to relaxers should consider this.

[@danyellauj311]

OMG!!! I needed this so bad!!!! Thank you girl!!! I was on my way but not any more thanks to you!

[@shaylahawkins5677]

You got yourself a new Subscriber Queen.👑🍫 love your personality, authentic,and your gorgeous. Love from Jersey 🇯🇲🇧🇧. Stay safe btw in this mad time in America.

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Hey Shayla 👋🏾 Welcome to the family Queen!! 💜💜💜 NY stand up!! (My family lives upstate now)

[@shaylahawkins5677]

@@LaToyaEbonyHair ayee NJ/NY stand together . Big ups

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

In my head NJ and NY are basically the same. Anyone who says they’re from Jersey, I consider them basically family. Lol!

[@shaylahawkins5677]

@@LaToyaEbonyHair awwee wow this just made me smile 😍😘👑

[@QueenOfTheCoast]

Awesome video man ... Felt personal like you were actually talking to me cause I was just About to texturize my hair..

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

I know the feeling. I’ve been there. Talking to my younger self lol! I’m glad it spoke to you. I mean every word. *hugs*

[@QueenOfTheCoast]

@@LaToyaEbonyHair HUGS!

[@SDgalinvegas]

Thank you so much! I am in one of those moods where I'm feeling overwhelmed and just want simplicity! I am going to hold off though now...

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@adeola9222]

Can’t u texturize and still wear protective styling and wigs?! The very thought of going back natural scares the s**t out of me. And u can’t even wear ur natural hair in winter!!!!! Na mehn! I stay texturized!

[@darkangel7r]

Girl girl girl!! I hated how bone-straight the salon would make my hair, so I started relaxing myself but not leaving it in the entire time (essentially texlaxing my own hair). And I have to echo what you said, "texture is never the same each time you do it." Not only that, but even though I have 4c hair, my strands are really fine and my hair would always end up sticking to my scalp with no volume. My hair then would start breaking off along the strand where texture wasn't consistent and each time I did a big chop I'd swear ever to do it again. It's 6 years natural and counting, but I still have to fight the urge to "straighten it a bit" coz shrinkage is real yall and who doesn't want long flowing hair sometimes. Thanks for reminding me why I went natural - and why I should stay like this. My hair doesn't like chemicals, it doesnt even like hair color, and it def wants to be left alone most of the time.

[@encouragingthemasses2758]

This is pretty much me. A couple months ago I decided to cut all my natural hair off and wear a fade on the sides and back with just some hair on to to wear in braids. Now I’m over that and in the process of growing it back out. I’m hating the ugly phase and I was considering texturizing it so it could look cute while I grew it out but I’d have to go through the ugly phase at some point if I want it natural so now I’m back to finding products 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️ that’ll work for my natural 4C fine-stranded hair.

[@Luxiouriousprettyme]

Y don't u try a Brazilian blowout sis

[@mercedezjones8119]

You are right, right and right. Don't textetuzer your long beautiful hair. I'm so sorry I did my natural hair.

[@stephabo3787]

First of all? I'm 4c. You do not have shrinkage. Your hair is full and fluffy. In the summer my hair shrinks down to less than an inch. I'm just about over my natural hair.

[@cosmicbliss9926]

I so appreciate this sis. Thank you for being honest, kind, non judgmental while delivering this message. It’s definitely helpful that you spoke from your experience 🌸

[@Kawaiicutiebaby]

Lovely 😊 thank you I needed to hear this.

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

💜💜💜 I always have love for you, hun. I’m so glad this video helped you. Hang in there. I have my days too - TRUST ME! But in the end, I’m happy I’m natural and can encourage so many people. Thank you for commenting, as always!

[@Kawaiicutiebaby]

LaToya Ebony thank you 😊💕

[@bhagavad-gitakarma1604]

The last point hit deep with the background music. I just need a solution to grow my hair For 4 years it has been the same.

[@culturedbelle5089]

I just did it and I went from 4c to 3c, the back is mainly 4a and kinda looks like loose finger coils though. everyone is different I guess. But I now have a looser curly hair texture and it looks great, I will Keep doing texturized treatments from now on. It also didn’t burn, itch or stink but maybe it was the brand I used. It

[@tbeezi570]

What brand did you use?

[@missshannonsunshine]

I stay coming back here when I want to relax or texturize my hair

[@missshannonsunshine]

😅 forgot I said this

[@kershamartin7353]

I was about to texturize my hair. Just tired of tight 4c curly hair. Thank you. I won't do it. I remember the breakage and thinning.

[@kershagrandison3359]

Hi Kersha!

[@maryanneville4397]

Thanks for reminding me tbis is sooooo true

[@bongiemaphosa]

First reason...... And I'm sold

[@big2x298]

Great video!!but for y’all that seem discouraged, it depends on which texturizer you use, from what I’m seeing the texturizer she used made her hair flat almost looks like a relaxer, I had 4b/4a hair and 4c around the perimeter of my head. I used a blue container of texturizer called s-curl (the regular strength one) and I applied it and left it for about 10 minutes and now my hair is 3c-4a and the parts that were 4c stayed 4c but are a lot softer and manageable now so I still got curls and coils (an Afro overall) it’s just looser and softer now and I couldn’t be happier, so texturizers were a good experience for me, you just have to do your research and find the product that will work best for you

[@ThePatriciaPatrick]

I’m texturizing my hair this weekend. If it doesn’t work out for me, I can always cut it. Nothing works for me at this point. And I went natural because I wanted to do more with my hair. Being natural for 9 years I can’t do much with my hair. It takes hours upon hours to do my hair only to leave it in twists or a bun. I’m over it. I can’t braid my hair down into cornrows because I can’t get through the tangled to opt for a wig. It just looks weird on my head. Stylists just rip my hair out with their brush because it’s tangled and I leave their chair with a headache. I’m done.

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

This is usually when women who have locs chime in. It’s another option. However, it’s your hair and your choice. ❤️

[@everythingnaturalhair865]

I was gonna texturize my hair for the first time, but after watching this video its dedinitely a No No for me now. Thanks for this video

[@TonyettaPerry813]

I've been looking and looking and looking for info about texturizers. I just did a big chop because I'm so tired of my natural hair and I need a shortcut. Now seeing this I think I'll just suck it up. Natural beauty is pain too.

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

I don't think it has to be. Natural hair requires a change in perspective. Any manipulation to the hair is work whether chemically or natural hairstyles. You should do what you truly want to do in your heart.

[@encouragingthemasses2758]

Thank you for the talk! I was on the verge of texturizing my hair yet again because I feel so over using all these products and not having my hair be good looking with little effort. #Ohthechallengesofhavingnatural4Chair

[@israeliana]

Staying natural!! Look at Scurl activator gel to get that definition. Add other extensions and change as often as 2-3 weeks. I love my natural hair.

[@KlaKe09]

I texturizer my hair and thought that it was gonna be littttt. I love that my hair isn’t as tight as it used to be and how the maintenance is now, but the only downside is that I found out I don’t have a defined curl pattern at all lmfao.

[@ryespy17]

loved the video! Where did you get the jean jacket from?

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Thank you! Zara 🤦🏾‍♀️ Forgot to list it, but I’m sure it’s sold out. It’s old.

[@mizzhouse1]

Thank you for talking me off the ledge.

[@imdoinbttrthnu]

🤣🤣the beginning!

[@WilliamsPinch]

Your hair in that old video looks so bomb!!! Lol I forgot how lit your washngos are. 🤍

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Oh girl, that was my hair right before detangling....BUT that’s a good idea. I’ve actually never done a legit wash n go video. I rarely wear it that way, BUT maybe it’s time to rock it like that some more. #4cStandUp 😝

[@WilliamsPinch]

LaToya Ebony yes! 4C washngos always look so editorial & chic.

[@kadeangrey608]

I was just about to cave in and do this... my 4c hair is killing me especially when I have to comb it out after watching it

[@bdm72257]

Texturizing is the pits. It doesn't work. I ended up cutting off all my hair! Never did it again!

[@BowieBrooks]

When I use to text, I did it every 10 weeks. You know space it out. My hair honestly went back to it’s normal. Only difference when it is wet it lays flat. And after that when it dries up. It goes back to my life fro that shrink in size just like natural 4c hair. Soooo ion know. By the way my hair still grows and I do chops lol.

[@kibailey6688]

I did mine 🤪 not to have curly hair necessarily but my hair was soo thick 4c and sandy brown. It was like sand it absorbed moisture like a sponge then dried out within minutes. i would break my combs, I had locs twice, I was just tired. With my first baby otw, the last thing I wanted to take up all my time was my hair and my husbands locs. Did the big chop and applied the creamy crack to my twa. Soo far soo good, its def more manageable

[@elvenleaf5589]

I did keratin treatment and it loosen my coarse curly hair i love it and it's less damaging than relaxing, i relaxed last year i had to shop it

[@YYYjaYYY]

I Just did it last week and il try to get it back. I used extra strength too😭 y'all plz help me!!!! It's just so straight and I'm deep conditioning everyday but it's just starting to get fluffy.

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

It’s sounds like you’ve accidentally relaxed your hair. I personally cut it off and grew my natural hair back out, but maybe you should try going to a salon and having them take a look at it.

[@adamacisse4468]

Hey I have 4c hair and it’s really have a lot of coils I like at some points and all but it’s hard to comb out especially when it gets dry like after a shower I comb with some conditioner it’s cool and all but o ce it’s much more dry even with oils and moisturizers in it gets hard to comb out and a lot of hair falls out with it ... maybe from shedding I guess but I want to have loose curls and have an easier way to manage my hair without combing hard and short curls

[@serenitysimon1978]

Adama Cisse I suggest using a liquid based leave in conditioner. It saved my hairs life, lol

[@samiraj.192]

@@serenitysimon1978 Which one do you use?

[@leslieadams6702]

🙏🏽 THANK YOU❤

[@siveghansah4045]

im as 4c as you can get... i texlaxed my hair and its still thick and curly but just looser and easier to maintain

[@MahHairChronicles]

I have been natural for about 13 years and for the last two, my hair has completely changed. It is brittle and dry and nothing has stopped it from breaking, including cutting the damage. I big chopped, and what little hair I had left continued to break. Since it is so short now, I've really been eyeing that relaxer box, lol. I'm glad I found this video. In my heart I knew I'd regret it, but I am at such a loss right now as to what to do with my hair. Great video.

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

That has to be emotionally hard. I’m sorry to hear that. The only things I can think of for you to do is slowly switch products out to see if it’s an ingredient that is hindering the strength of your hair, or something in your diet/vitamins, a vitamin deficiency, an underlying scalp or health issue, the technique you use, or your environment (where you live)...🤔 Try consulting a doctor and get some bloodwork done if you can. Sometimes our bodies tell us something is off in the weirdest ways. *hugs* I hope this gives you a place to start.

[@melindawhite5820]

Yes my hair fell out, it was too straight and burned my four head... Never again. I will just figure out how to deal with my extra 4c natural hair from now on smh

[@allofchristina]

Great video and the struggle for tender headed people like me is so real for us naturals and sometimes the process to manage our beautiful God given hair is so reaaall. Black women are gold of the earth and I totally am inspired to stay natural and do a natural hair video on my channel. Keep up the great work for our Natural hair sistas! Btw my middle name LaToya so I subscribed lol 😊

[@KeyaReneeMonroe]

I ruined my hair after watching a few videos of women with my type of hair doing texturizer. I didn’t even leave it on for 5 minutes, and it literally relaxed my hair. And it burned sooo bad. I’m pissed.

[@annicetwilliams1916]

I did this to my hair but I diluted the mixture and I came out really well

[@currinjouree348]

This was such a great video thank you so much for posting I was about to cave after 3 years of being natural! We have to learn to love ourselves how we were made and this video reminded me of that 💖