Big chop after 30 years of relaxing her hair | transitioning to natural

[@deniseolson6158]

I am a 70 year old white woman. I have naturally pin straight, baby fine hair. For years, I colored and permed my hair. I was trying to get it to do something that was not "natural" for my hair. Now, I have found a knowledgeable hairdresser who cuts it and shapes it to work what looks good for my individual hair. Finally looks goods! You are so patient and mindful of what your client's needs are. I love watching your videos!

[@tomorrow4eva]

Yeah, lots of hairdressers don’t really know how to handle naturally straight hair. They are used to hair that has some natural volume.

[@cwaldon53]

Just a year older also white have a great hair dresser. Baby fine as well.

[@kathysmith6413]

i am with you there the differecne is i have not coloured or permed by hair for about 40 years. so far lucky by this age my gramma had hair so thin you could see her scalp we..

[@mitsune_xx]

30 years? Miss mam doesn't look a day over 30 herself, wow just gorgeous how her hair come out. Love it!!

[@Alyssaj1236]

That's what I was thinking 😂

[@AlotVer]

30 yrs of relaxing meaning??🙄

[@parmesancheese1052]

lmao nigga looks like 48

[@yasmine2556]

@@parmesancheese1052 nah she doesnt

[@randomly_placed_duck4801]

@@parmesancheese1052 hey I’ve seen you reply to another comment on this video. Bit sad you search for comments talking positively to the woman just to insult her and the commenter. Try and love yourself instead of being jealous of others 💕

[@princessmuslimah5706]

It has been over 10 years since I’ve started my transition journey from over 20years of relaxing my hair to now natural. Ive had 3 big chops because I cut as it grew because I didnt want to be bald. And now my hair is almost all the way down my back. Im so thankful I had courage to do the first snip. Now my hair is the longest it’s ever been. It is SO worth it to just cut it off and let go of whats not good for your hair. Your hair will love you for it

[@mollythorpe6307]

I’m a cosmetologist and I wish I knew how to handle all types of hair. My cosmetology school did not teach us about different hair types. I love learning about EVERYONES hair. Love this. Also very relaxing to watch too!

[@HRwoeking]

This is one of my biggest problems with the education we receive. Where I live they teach ONE AFTERNOON on non-European hair types and it drives me crazy. I set out years ago to educate MYSELF, I want to at least know the basics even if i I don’t work with type 4 hair often (my own hair is type 3). The biggest thing for me was asking the owner of a big salon near me about the difference between a “perm” for curls and a “perm” in terms of relaxer. He has no clue. (I know the answer, I was testing him. He failed) that’s sad to me.

[@sexyramen9504]

I'm a white cosmetology student and my teacher along with about half of my classmates are black so i'm lucky enough that i'm able to learn about textured hair in my school :)

[@sexyramen9504]

@@HRwoeking just recently we learned in my school the difference between perms, relaxers, and texturizers I'm at the end of my first year, i like to consider myself very lucky 😊

[@HRwoeking]

@@sexyramen9504 and that’s what SHOULD happen! I’m so glad it’s not the same everywhere. Realistically it shouldn’t be you that’s lucky - I think we all should be learning these things. I think it’s just historical education (obviously crazily outdated) and laziness to recognise it needs changing. We’ll get there. In the end. Humans can just be a bit slow!!

[@jcrow236]

I feel the same way . I find your videos very interesting and educational it will help me when we finally adopt a child

[@marionfriedenthal7352]

Her hair looks stunning. My 25-year-old adoptive son has been growing his hair so that he can have natural dreads. He's always just had it a short razor cut. It has been the bane of my life watching him over the months as he grows it out, but wants to keep it neat, and then just rips a wide tooth comb through it in about two minutes. I literally cringe as I hear him snapping the strands and all I see is bits of hair flying everywhere. But, having watched many videos now on how he should be moisturising and caring for his hair I think I have got through to him that all he is doing is destroying it. He is actually trying to follow some of the tips (picked up from watching hairdressing videos), that I give him now. And I no longer hear hair snapping.

[@issaflo1224]

hey, it's not called dreads or dreadlocs, it's just locs, the history behind dreadlocs refer to locs being "dreadful" so the word locs would be better(The reason why it's not talked about enough is because many people don't know about this part of history) but if your son is ok with it, then thats all that matters

[@marionfriedenthal7352]

@@issaflo1224 Thanks for that. 👍🏻 He calls them dreads. I call them whatever he calls them. Lol. We're South Africans so perhaps that is why it's still used here?

[@GothBatty]

*locs

[@benjibabe7314]

@@issaflo1224 Just calling them a “loc” could be very confusing out of understood context. A collection of hair is called a “lock” (think Goldilocks and the Three Bears), so even if you wanted to just shorten it to “loc” if “loc” is spoken out loud it just sounds as if it’s referring to a generic clump of hair (any type of hair clumped).

[@itskrissyfr]

@Get on the cross and don’t look back Amen

[@elisabethbrooke7454]

This video just came up in my feed. Not sure why it did, but I’m glad it did. This was so educational. I am white and have extremely fine hair, but I’m also a retired public school teacher who had to learn from my students about the complexity of black hair care. I remember one student who came in to first period with her hair covered. I started to send her to the office for a dress code violation. (A stupid school policy I had to follow.) She asked me if she could explain before class started. Once she showed me the burns on her scalp, I realized this wasn’t about her being vain andI sent her to a vice principal who could understand and give her a pass to “wear a hat.” That was such an important lesson for me: Listen to the students and hear their experiences, then form your understanding. PLUS YOUR CLIENT LOOKS AMAZING!

[@kray2001]

It came up in my feed and I have had friends tell me about the complexity of this type of hair...wow what a fantastic job...and the client is so beautiful

[@roxanneharrow6486]

All of us dnt struggle wth our hair

[@freetomato]

@@roxanneharrow6486Ms Brooke sounds like a compassionate educator to me. Maybe not all little girls were as fortunate as you.

[@teresastraker8913]

I just love watching these videos, as a white woman with very fine hair, it is such an education to see other women's hair transformations and to gain an insight into different perspectives and how to manage different hair types. It is so important to have a hairdresser with the skills and understanding needed to be happy with your hair, which goes a long way to helping you feel good about yourself

[@ericaharrelll]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@erinmalone2669]

As a foster mom of a young black girl I love the hair info! This ladiy’s curls were beautiful, too,so I hope she rocks it natural sometimes!

[@lucillestoudemire387]

From 21 to 55 I have permed, colored my pressed my hair!! It took 11/2 years for all of that to grow out!! I decided to get dreads and love it, at 61 that salt and pepper looks gorgeous on me!!

[@u4riahsc]

I have a good friend who did the same and she’s never going back to all that effort. She’s 70 and has gorgeous silver dreads.

[@Mikehunthertz51]

Going to be 50 in a couple months and have been dying my hair since a teen and currently growing it out half way their and i absolutely love my natural color.

[@GrannySmith123]

Quit dyeing mine 20 years ago. Love my natural silver with a streak of solid brown at the nape of the neck.

[@km6509]

Relaxed my hair from the age of 12 to 38. Finally went natural and got all the relaxed ends cut a couple weeks ago and very excited for this natural journey now at the age of 40! It'll take some getting used to but looking forward to healthy natural hair without any chemicals and not having my scalp on fire from those relaxer touch-ups!

[@MsKDennaetheDiva]

We pretty much went the same length of time having processed Hair. I processed My Hair from 11 to 39 years of age. I stopped chemical processing about 2 Months before turning 40. My Hair Texture/Type is like Tia and Tamera Mowry’s, and more often than not, many people never understood why I processed My Hair in the first place since it was soft, curly, and fine. I just always preferred My Hair straight, and chemical processing was the better way to get longer lasting results on that. But I knew I couldn’t go on doing that forever, and honestly didn’t want to. I never gave My Real Texture a chance. I finally broke free right before turning 40. I’m now 42 and My Hair is completely back to it’s original texture. I couldn’t be happier with My Hair now, and it’s the healthiest it’s been in a very long time. I don’t regret My Time spent straightening My Hair. It was fun to experiment while it lasted. But it also helps Me to appreciate My Natural Hair a lot more, too.

[@Stranger11105]

What does ‘relaxed’ mean?

[@Whippy99]

Not quite the same, but I’ve let my hair go grey and am loving not going to the salon for three hours to be blonde! I also let my hair stay curly (VERY curly) as at 64, I can’t be doing with all the faffing about! 😁

[@Mr.Sr.Jr.]

What does "relaxed hair" mean versus natural hair?

[@Mr.Sr.Jr.]

​​@@Stranger11105I think they are trying to make up some slang stuff. I'm guessing what they are talking about is hair straightening but for whatever reason they don't want to say straightened hair versus nappy hair so instead they say relaxed hair versus natural hair. 11:41 here is a good example of what I mean. I've noticed that certain people like to pull sang or made up terminology out of their rear end to make it sound like they know what they're talking about and other people in the community rather than ask for an elaboration or clarification just go with it out of fear of sounding stupid and this is how the Urban Dictionary writes itself.

[@ashleydanielle6902]

I went back natural 16 years ago and a lot of the information you provided I’ve had to learn on my own over the years, and I must say I have yet to come across another stylist who properly educated their viewers like this. Thank you! It shows how much you care about making your clients happy and maintaining both their hair health and retention/length goals. Your client’s hair came out beautiful.

[@patjeyashara7950]

good chebe powder try that

[@villanuevavillanueva9815]

I love the way you do people hair where is your place at I would love my hair be done by you u really great .

[@MoniMeka]

Jeniffer Rose is another one.

[@Lahse72]

This is exactly what my hairdresser did with my hair, I had relaxed it a year, she cut off all the relaxed hair and told me to grow it and take care of curls...and NEVER to relax it again...I love my frizzy curls and haven't touched a straightener in 2 years. Nothing like natural hair 😍 thank you for sharing ❤

[@shqa574]

I wish my hair would look good with the natural kink. I have perpendicular hair...it grows outward, and not downward.

[@kmoore4896]

Natural hair is, Nappy, course hair for some 🤔🙄!! It's NOT easy having thick curly course hair, reasons why some perm theirs.

[@naturallyalex2]

@@shqa574 just like every other type 4 hair

[@janedabrowski1828]

I know that our hair types are not the same,however, I have super thick curly long long long hair. I have been getting my hair professionally dusted. That means my hairdresser cuts my hair dry. Takes small sections , gently twists them so the dead ends stick out and dusts the split ends off, finishes with a small 1/4" trim of the ends. I guarantee that when you cut the relaxer out and do a dusting every 8-12 weeks your hair will grow faster and healthier. Good luck ladies. Salt and pepper is a great look on the ladies too. Seriously my silver fox long locks are a show stopper. Last measure it was 40". If you can't to the "50 strokes" - the whole gist is to stimulate the blood. Maybe flip your head down and do a serious scalp massage with your fingers.

[@elizabeththompson7046]

I recommend the book “Curly Girl” for anyone with slight waves to the tightest kinks.

[@carolgarber5209]

Hi there. I'm a 76yo white lady and I subscribed to your channel a while back. You do absolutely beautiful hair work. This young lady looks like you took 30yrs off while you were doing your magic. I've learned over the years that if we don't learn from others, we'll never learn at all. Again, beautiful work. Love from Baltimore, take care of yourself.🥰

[@Phairun05]

As soon as you started the chop, her hair had LIFE!! I love it!

[@DC-ux2ue]

I am a 70 yo white woman and I appreciate so much your talent. I would love to have you work on my hair! But this is the message I want to leave with you, talent is not a gift. One has to educate themselves and learn EVERYTHING they can about their subject of interest. Darling, you show us in multiple ways your talent is exceptional. Well done love!!!!

[@paprgl]

Added: I love to see a hairdresser who can address treated/silver hair.

[@deborah3112]

DC...I'm a few years behind you I respect what you say but I have experienced that people are born with gifts. You can get schooled in any avenue of life , but some individuals will just simply be better. And that's a good thing !

[@DC-ux2ue]

I agree completely. Being skilled, or educated, is of no use if not put into practice. Lots of practice sometimes!!!! This young artist shows she not only knows what to do but actually accomplishes her goal. That is wonderful to see.

[@soriyazz]

Great comment

[@justarandomakwardperson.8525]

I love people like this

[@Stephanie-lg1cm]

🇬🇧65 year old white woman here! I absolutely loved her natural hair after you had cut the relaxed pieces off, the salt and pepper was also beautiful.

[@TinTeddyVideos]

I agree, it was so thick, fluffy and beautiful. I was a little sad it got flattened.

[@mlewis8579]

I agree too!!!

[@devoram.4867]

I'm 50yrs old, was raised on a military base in North Carolina. I remember being in locker room with my classmates and being just amazed by all the designs and styles that the black girls could wear. I always asked alot of questions because I was just in awe of how beautiful and versatile their hair could be and told them so. Once some of the girls braided my hair for me and my straight,boring thin hair looked so pretty! Wow, that was in 6grade and I still remember how sweet these girls were and how beautiful I felt. I love watching you work your magic, you are an amazing, beyond talented stylist\artist! Thank you for sharing and thank you ladies for letting us watch. Wishing everyone a joyous Thanksgiving. Blessed be!

[@eunlao]

I have curly hair and I hate it! I don't get many styles, I still have tangles and knots after I've been brushing my hair for like 6 hours, It's a nightmare. You are a lucky beautiful girl and to all genders with straight hair. Really wish I had straight hair!

[@BubbyorBubs]

@@eunlao you need the right products that are meant for de tangling

[@karenolson3487]

I'm always envious of the way they can cut it so close and it just looks so beautiful, I wish I could wear my in a close cut but I look like a pinhead, where their short short cuts just look beautiful.

[@eunlao]

@@BubbyorBubs I do get the right products.

[@BubbyorBubs]

@@eunlao my hair tangles easily too but the right products it de tangled instantly and pain free.

[@lungilemthethwa4390]

I stopped straightenung my hair at 23 and went natural, never looked back, this was the best desicion she did for her hair❤

[@streamlinedbeautyhealthlif4817]

Yep I’m staying natural I feel we have to many resources verses before and more knowledge to keep it natural.

[@justinm2697]

Random question: When you say straightened you mean chemically straightened right?

[@saymyname2417]

@@justinm2697 - I guess they talk about chemically straightened and probably weaves, too. Because this girl's hair is by no means natural.

[@justinm2697]

@@saymyname2417 Perhaps. If you have curly hair and you straighten it by any means, it's not your natural hair. It's still your hair but you've altered it from what it naturally does as it grows out of your head. A more accurate term would be 'my own' hair.

[@saymyname2417]

@@justinm2697 - Yes, that makes sense. "My own hair" is an absolutely correct description. Thanks for explaining and greetings, earthling!

[@mobetta3456]

I can't believe the transformation. Her hairdo at the end is gorgeous! I'm not black, so I don't know about working with that kind of hair, but I love the final result. I especially like the care the hairdresser took to preserve as much length as possible, doing only a "trim" of the last bits of "relaxed" hair.

[@Freethinker_746]

that kind of hair?

[@lindagrizzle337]

I love the color and shine the semi permanent color gave her.

[@DM-px9ip]

​@@Freethinker_746 Thick, textured, curly and beautiful.

[@UTGARDER]

Honest question: What is natural hair? In my mind, natural hair is shampooed and towel dried. Anything else you do to your hair makes it “unnatural”. Loved the results.

[@givemeahappyending]

I love how KZbin can take me from something like what I was watching, (driving fails in this case) and suddenly plop me on a video I wasn’t expecting but couldn’t scroll away from. That was awesome and her hair is gorgeous!

[@SE-gs6gd]

Her hair before she straightened it looked so fluffy and full. It would’ve been cool to see how you would’ve styled her curly hair.

[@daughterofzion14]

She should have left it curly instead of putting all that heat on and making tye hair look dead ,what's the obsession with straight hair it looks dead .🙄

[@desiree7633]

@@daughterofzion14 I think it's just too make it easier to trim. I always get my hair straighted then trimmed

[@retrojordans5]

@@daughterofzion14 she explained all throughout the video why she straightened the clients hair. The straight hair went away the moment it got wet again

[@emazing33j]

Y’all ever stop and think she styled her hair the way she wanted it? I swear do you know it all’s go in a salon and say 🤔 hmmmm do what u want? Also if you knew anything about being a hairstylist you’d know sometimes we do things for a reason to make sure things are done a certain way to make it right for our clients. Also there is nothing wrong with this woman wanting to do a style how SHE WANTS instead of what you holier then tho with yalls perfect natural hair….move along now

[@emazing33j]

@@daughterofzion14 in your opinion maybe not her opinion…how bout u worry bout yourself

[@baileighmarie4376]

honestly I'm not into girly things or watching people do hair or makeup, but you have changed my view on these things. I love watching you make these people happy. your happiness and entegrity makes these videos, your videos worth watching :)

[@parisortiz8731]

But these videos aren’t necessarily girly everyone takes care of their hair including men

[@damienmccue2793]

I respect the heck out of the commitment here. I've been a 2 in 1 shampoo guy my whole life and just throw a hat on when the wrong side of the bed calls. This is an intriguing process.

[@SubconsciousNarration]

Same 🌞

[@elmyragates]

Her hair is so healthy and beautiful. Once again, great job Crystal.

[@Mimi-sf5sq]

30 years?? She looks so young. Thank you for doing this for her. Exquisite.

[@borleyboo5613]

How do you know what she looks like behind the revolting mask.

[@js1js135]

I was 36 years relaxed.....Then just shaved my hair all off (literally a BIG chop!!!). I had no patience for the transition! One part of my hair needed to be wet to curl, while the other part needed to stay dry. Nope! That was like 5 years ago. I have no regrets. Thank you for your knowledge and information! ❤️

[@sharoncooke8846]

I did the same exzact thing2 during now the pandemic. hair relax since I was 18 n now I’m 62 completely natural n curly never put a comb n it since just moisturizer n fingers I wanted2 get up n go like the boys I call it wash takes a few minutes now n moisturizer total 7 minutes n I’m out the 🚪 door I don’t regret either I have many pictures with very long hair I can look at them which I don’t but when I want2 there hear know 1 believe I would do it my nephew kept ima cut ur hair he kept beating round the bush I showed him I was getting inpatient I went n my restroom took a seat nfront of the mirror n started chopping away that woke him up he had2 c it2 believe it that he finish the job I had2 get use2 it like thinking it was still long n that cold weather wrapped round my head step right back nside that 🚪 door 4a hat 🧢 n scarf bless u

[@joannadrabik1601]

What does it mean that hair was relaxed or someone has a transition?

[@cmjdenver1]

@@joannadrabik1601 relaxed hair means your hair is chemically straightened. Transitioning means you’re going from relaxed hair to natural hair.

[@paris5746]

@@joannadrabik1601 Like nearly permanently straightened or kind of changing your hair texture and pattern. Transitioning is when the hair is trying to go back to its normal texture which is very difficult for both relaxed and natural hair textures

[@tonis204]

@@sharoncooke8846 In your LOOOOOOONG run on paragraph, you used ONE period. Your spelling is atrocious. At 62, one would hope your spelling and punctuation would be better. Glad that you're now able to "wash and go," like one of the boys now. Enjoy your new found freedom.

[@angharadlerryn]

My dream is to become a hairstylist who is able to offer my services to all hair types, but I (obviously lol) don't have hair like this, so these videos are an absolute goldmine! Thank you for educating us, you're so eloquent and explain everything so incredibly well. Absolutely one of my favourite KZbin channels! You're so skilled and have obviously honed your craft to such an impressive level, if I'm half as good as you when I start hairdressing, I'll be so happy! ♡

[@valerieberesford1407]

I enjoy your channel.

[@sarahnicholas7973]

I am so glad that she went back to her natural hair. To all women PLEASE embrace your natural hair. Ignore those pressuring you to change. You are beautiful as God has made you

[@josiekeys7669]

I have been relaxed for 40 years.I have been transitioning for 2 years. It has been a tough road. I have watched so many videos stating “no heat during the transition “. After watching this video, I’m glad to know that silk press is possible. Thank you for your detailed explanation of the process. Thank you all for your telling your journeys.

[@videorocketzmillar007milla5]

Me too. Started December 2019 couldn't afford it any more. I cut off the ends and trimmed. What a mess. Its growing like crazy. I use miss here shampoo and a biotin shampoo and oil. As it cut the ends its getting fuller and press with the yellow Ultra Sheen. I forgot my texture on 30 years!. Now its thick and full. Plus I worked graveyard so tired and exhausted. I also take biotin pill too.

[@sineadleahy1191]

When I adopted my children, I walked into a local hairdressers in my hometown in Ireland, and asked for help! I got classes on how to look after their hair, without this, I know i would have been a walking disaster. 20 years my children still go there, same family own! They call my children their Irish babies!!

[@BruceLee-fd7uw]

You adopted BLK kids in Ireland or from another country?

[@sineadleahy1191]

@@BruceLee-fd7uw From another country. 2 girls and 1 boy from India, who had African Ancestry.

[@BruceLee-fd7uw]

@@sineadleahy1191 Oh right, was wondering as I'm up in Belfast and didn't think there would be many black kids in our orphanages

[@ire1398]

As Wanda Sykes once said “…bring her to the ‘hood and stick her head out the window!”

[@Rickettsia505]

My daughter, a curly redhead that was so thick and hard to manage. I asked a lady who, like me, was shopping in the mall, how she cared for her mixed race children's hair. Her sweet advice changed my relationship with my daughter . Peace in my home. I WAS DOING IT ALL WRONG.! ( My own hair is straight and thick, and I don't even need to comb it. )

[@elisabethball2184]

Dang her natural hair was GORGEOUS. The volume and curls were fire, even though it hadn’t been doing this for very long! Over time I imagine her hair will be even more beautiful and vital.

[@sylviajenkins4784]

That hair is thicker than a snicker! Beautiful!

[@hollyrose9066]

As you were talking and saying her hair was coming back to life as you're cutting, and I watched, I couldn't believe it, my goodness you know what you're doing, amazing!! Just wow!

[@tanyaevers-jordan8624]

What an amazing transformation! Her hair is so shiny and beautiful. The cut and colour look amazing.

[@deniseadams1703]

You are very, very talented.

[@christinabyrd4071]

I’m 2 years and one month into my transition. I’ve been getting pressed once a month and trimmed every 3-4 months. I have maybe 2 inches of straight hair left in certain places. The relaxer ways okay for some years but once it started to do more harm than good, my stylist encouraged me to let it go especially because my hair could be maintained when pressed. My hair is the healthiest it’s been in a very long time.

[@nancybeasley1829]

6

[@refreshingthesoul6256]

30years with relaxed hair and her edges are goals!!

[@yogi.b5599]

I love how you explain in detail while watching the hair process step by step. Some stylist cant explain and just want to chop, chop chop. Your wonderful at your craft.. Beautiful work maam

[@demi5378]

I transitioned for 9 months. I cut off the remaining relaxed ends, looked at it & was shocked I was holding on to this dead hair & that's exactly what it was. I'm 20 months into my journey ...I started at the top of my eyebrow & at shoulder length now. I am a twist out girl, love the texture & learning my hair. Today I got caught in the rain for a couple minutes & I didn't run....it felt great & got some natural moisture on my strands. I shook it out a bit & kept it moving...& it still looked great...a result of a great moisturized twist out.

[@madalynnfries1044]

Her hair after must have felt so much light and felt so good she looks amazing

[@lindadietz262]

Y iiiii

[@sabrinaherrera9040]

I am in awe of your skill and have so much respect for your art. Your clients are so lucky to have you! I have a type 3 myself and there has only ever been TWO people who knew how to work with my textures and curls.

[@dj4123]

This stylist is excellent! She obviously knows her craft and explains what she is doing with clarity and care. The results are simply beautiful! Wow!

[@capri102]

I love how versatile our black textured hair is. We can do so much with that beautiful hair I love it 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@higstuff3140]

Me here sitting with pin straigt hair that i cant even curl or wave since it wont hold 👾

[@jpinthed2169]

That was empowering. Thank you.

[@ccc4102]

I know!! If you want it up... that's where it stays.

[@rebeccaconlon9743]

@@higstuff3140 but with straight hair you can pin it up in many ways, plat it evenly and tie it up without worrying about it holding kinks.

[@higstuff3140]

@@rebeccaconlon9743 but i dont like it tied up

[@vanessaharvey722]

These videos have truly helped me to understand how coloring, perming and split ends can damage your hair. Thanks

[@LP-hs6yz]

And pressing.

[@sciencechus7243]

I love seeing people embracing their natural hair! I have straight hair and permed it for years. I finally decided to stop and rely on a great cut instead.

[@sweetsharie66]

I’m 14 months into my transition after being relaxed for 40 years! I’m keeping my hair pressed and trimming gradually. Once the transition is complete, I will remain a “straight natural.” 😊

[@BuffyNoir140]

Did a gradual chop over ten years ago. Wore Afro to work, small one but I surprised by the compliments received. Letting go the relaxed hair was not as hard as short hair was fun. Now I am gray, and it’s wiry unruly hair I have issues with. Regular flat iron and trims help a lot, with the steam conditioner

[@eveleo5066]

Exact same for me... I have 4c hair and for over 30 years short styles and cutting so I am actually ready for THIS!! I don't believe in weave nor wigs for me😬... I'm SOO READY 😍I want this hair care line as well!!!

[@rondas7772]

That's what I did!! I never did a big chop, you don't have to cut all your hair unless it's damaged

[@Bibitiebabitieboo]

Straight natural?

[@sweetsharie66]

@@Bibitiebabitieboo Yes meaning keeping my hair pressed like I did when I was girl. My hair was washed and pressed every two weeks until I snuck off with my friend and got a perm (relaxer) in 8th grade. Hair was always thick and healthy. 😊

[@asiasinclair3863]

It’s been five years for me now. It was so satisfying to watch you cut that perm out. Just beautiful 😻

[@KawaiioHimeSama]

I'm a 30 yo white woman and I just adore these videos. I come back to your channel every so often, it's therapeutic, informative and just hypnotic to watch these transformations. Your clients always look so great afterwards

[@Nitka022]

ditto...white/pink here, with very fine, no good for anything hair! I did not understand a word what was said but loved every minute of it! I absolutely love those hair on those girls! AND those curls as well...so so jealous here actually...lol

[@justwatchstuff]

I transitioned to natural and my hair was already short. I had to do a big chop. It is my second year. It took me a year to get my hair back its original length and healthy. My hair is to my shoulders now. The struggle was real finding products that worked for me and having to walk away from people that did my hair for years because they didn't understand my hair. I am still on the search for someone who does natural hair and knows how to treat natural when putting in weaves, but until then I just it myself. Good luck you guys and remember you're all beautiful!

[@maribrunson4464]

Absolutely Beautiful! I've had relaxed hair since the age of 13, and now at age 62, I would love to have a natural hairstyle. This video was inspirational!

[@janwilliams1781]

This is amazing! Her hair really does have beautiful volume when it was cut! Gorgeous hair!

[@danielle1457]

I like when you walk us through what you’re doing! Keep doing what you’re doing Crystal !

[@grammajean1327]

Her hair turned out awesome. It looks soft as silk and lays beautifully. It's a real wow treatment.

[@Vcaser]

AMAZING! So much work behind the artistry. I’m Italian/Norwegian, so I’m kind of in awe at all the steps that are involved. Your client looks stunning, and I loved her curls, too. She must feel like a million bucks! She certainly looks like it 😍

[@tiffanyjavonne]

I transitioned for 13 months. Big chopped this past July. Was relaxed for about 37 years... trying to get to know my new mane..... so far it's been a great experience.... Cant wait to see what the future holds

[@kathywatson7822]

I’ll bet your customer was thrilled with the result! Beautiful

[@renb6133]

This is my first time visiting your channel. I’m really impressed by how talented & knowledgeable you are. I don’t have Black hair but understand you need to know what you’re doing. It was so interesting how you explained all the steps so well & the various stages of growing our relaxed hair. The end result looked beautiful; so glossy & with such a wonderful cut. I’ll be back to watch you transform other beautiful ladies of color. Loved this! 💕

[@tracykinney9615]

I love watching your videos! You did a wonderful job on her hair and it turned out so beautifully!! I feel like a lot of people don’t understand how curly hair works and I’m so glad she found you for her big chop transition! I’m a white woman and I have fairly thick 3A curly hair that is low porosity, I love seeing some cut curly in such a beautiful way!! I also just enjoy watching your videos because your voice is calming 😊

[@missmb4798]

I big chopped down to the scalp! Only natural virgin hair grew back healthy and happy! Best decision I ever made.

[@sophiejosephbrown]

Beautiful! Like she never left the relaxer! Best of luck to her beautiful natural journey 👏🏾

[@chubbybibi3462]

I have a curly natural hair and I'm almost 30 yrs of relaxing. I'd just watch a video of a blogger using cgm (curly girl method) after I watch it I starting to embrace my natural curly. And now I'm now 1 week using cgm and I can see the difference. Using cgm for natural curly is amazing it helps my confidence too and I love my curly natural hair now unlike before.

[@mudman6156]

Gorgeous!!! Absolutely gorgeous!!! Hard to believe that this is the same person you started with. She came out simply beautiful!!!

[@jamilapittman9858]

I just hit five years into my natural hair journey, it took about 6 months to transition and I big chopped. My 4c hair took alot but I learned to love my hair and myself ❤️ dont give up yall my hair has never looked better

[@everlasting9292]

Her hair is so beautiful! I love what the color service did, it made those silver strands very caramel-y which looks lovely on her.

[@janethartwig774]

I really enjoy watching your videos. My hair is straight as a board. Your channel has educated me on the care of black women’s hair. Thank you for your kind treatment of your clients.

[@adh-in-oh6979]

This was very educational. I really enjoyed watching the full process with a competent teacher. I want to stop relaxing my hair but I have never been the salon person. I have always done my own hair since I have been on my own. If I could find someone with your knowledge and experience I think I would go to a soon long enough to transition. Every one of my transition attempts have been utter fails, hence I still wear a perm. Thanks again for the video, your client looked gorgeous! Be blessed .

[@valerieellison2483]

This was really interesting to watch, this lady's hair turned out gorgeous. When I was in college, a roommate I had would invite 2 or 3 of her friends over for a hair styling party right before the weekend and our room would smell like burnt hair by midnight. Since my hair is rather straight, I had never used a flat iron and always wondered how much damage they were doing to their hair. They always looked good in the end though!

[@KiraBKADestroyerOfWorlds]

If you could smell their hair burning, the answer is ALOT.

[@Freethinker_746]

Wow! Is this a compliment or insult? If the hair is properly taking care of there is minimal damage.

[@valerieellison2483]

@@Freethinker_746 I can only assume that if the hair is burning that there must be damage being done. I do not know much about using a flat iron or a curling iron.

[@pazyamor1313]

@@Freethinker_746 I see you're on here just looking for a fight, always with the negative defensive comments. She's right we all pretty much know that burnt smell as black women and there's nothing wrong with her saying that!!

[@pazyamor1313]

Yes I can smell that smell just thinking about it lol ,it was worth the results though!🤣😉🤗

[@nancyfairbrother716]

Beautiful! I wish we could have seen the finished job from all angles, but this was so satisfying to see her hair going from dry and shapless to a look that reveals her beautiful healthy hair.

[@chrisamxy1963]

I'm a 52 year old straight while male and I love watching your videos. I wish I could find a barber that has this kind of talent by simply making your clients feel great. :)

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodsc167]

I have thin stringy hair but I love watching these videos! So much respect for all the work people with this hair type put into the upkeep of their hair. I'm sure she was beautiful before but the end result is gorgeous!

[@videorocketzmillar007milla5]

Try Chrystals shampoo. I alternatate with a biotin grow shampoo and conditioner and biotin hair grow oil trim the ends every month and take a biotin pill and wrap hair at night with a silk scarf and sleep on silk pillowcase. From 2019 stringy thin now thick and half way down my back. I press with Ultra sheen yellow hair press. I feels so good

[@praeeo]

This was fascinating to watch. You did such an amazing job on her hair. It's beautiful and I loved how you went into detail explaining everything.

[@teliabattle1160]

I transition to natural for over 11 years & natural hair still looks so great!

[@anotherday6953]

What a beautiful transformation 😍 her hair looked so healthy and silky at the end. You truly are an artist with hair. New subscriber. Now I need to binge watch your videos. 😊

[@rickyparrilla2426]

I came across your video and stayed to watch to the end. I enjoyed it very much. I don't do hair, but I have friends who do and who have been in the business for many years. Her hair came out lovely, and she does have a great head of hair. One thing every woman deserves is to look and feel pretty, especially after getting their hair done. May you continue making your clients happy.🎉

[@maloyo7901]

I transitioned after 6 months. Couldn't take the breakage and the different textures anymore. I don't straighten my hair and have no plans to do so. I watched natural hair videos for two years before taking the plunge. I liked the look but did not want to spend the time young women today spend doing their hair. I finally decided that I didn't have to do all that just to be natural. Two and a half years after the big chop, I could stand a cut (a professional cut, not one of my "at home" jobs) but other than that, it looks okay and I'm happy I made the change after decades of relaxers, Jheri curls, hot combs, etc.

[@sandybrownonyt]

What do you do with your hair. Just leave it out? My last stint at natural lasted 7years but I always felt and looked unkempt, rough.

[@maloyo7901]

@@sandybrownonyt I know what you mean about the look, but when I decided to do this I resolved just to deal with it however it looked. I wear it loose after washing for 2-3 days, then tie it on top of my head for the bushy effect or a top-knot usually without bangs, until I wash it again. I wash it weekly, although I washed it 2x week when I was still working. I retired in 2020 which is another reason why I don't sweat how it looks too much. I was more concerned when I had to go to the office every day (I did work from home a few months before retiring). It looked good as a TWA after the big chop and even for the next 8 months or so. Not too short or long and really cute, but I had to style it every day. And I mean "style' not just brush or comb. I let it grow out so I wouldn't have to do that (yes, I am a lazy natural). Now I can put it up when I don't want to be bothered, or when it is dirty since I don't keep adding product to dirty hair. BTW, I have the time to fool with my hair--I am retired. But I can't stand doing it--so I don't.

[@sandybrownonyt]

@@maloyo7901 Thanks for the reply. Resolving to deal with it and accepting my 4C hair. There lies the answer. I'm also retired, and can't stand all the twisting , and breaking so it does not all go into a topknot. And so many products that are expensive but dont suit me. Im 6 weeks relaxed. So much easier to handle. But I'll just let it grow and go for a twa.

[@maloyo7901]

@@sandybrownonyt Good luck!

[@kasey8653]

Yes totally agree with you...

[@simpsongreenhouseandchicken]

I absolutely love watching these videos and learning about all the different things you have to do care for your hair. I think your hair is beautiful! When I moved out into the world from my little farm town I had so many questions 😍😍😍. I'm so glad I had friends like this lady who would take the time to teach me about their hair, culture and everything else about them! Xoxo

[@sarasweightlossjourney1432]

I cannot get over the fact of how gorgeous her hair looks! It's so gorgeous you are so good at what you do ma'am

[@hjwright16]

That was so satisfying watching you cut off the damaged hair and the natural springing back to life! What's the difference between silking your hair and straightening it? X

[@KiraBKADestroyerOfWorlds]

A silk press is straightening, as you can see in the video; it's just a mechanical process instead of a chemical one, so it isn't permanent like a relaxer is.

[@KiraBKADestroyerOfWorlds]

The idea is that, if she wants to go back to her natural curls, all she has to do is wash her hair, and her hair will revert back to its natural state.

[@krystalriggens4107]

I did my big chop two days ago after transitioning for 19 months. My last perm was March 2020, then I cut it in Oct 2020 but wanted to keep some length until I got use to having short hair. I have kept my hair in crochet braids for the last 11 months and saw tremendous growth. When I took the crochet style down this last time my hair was so matted and tangled that it was either I cut the perm out myself or use my husband's clippers and shave it all off! I was so worried that I cut it wrong, less worried now seeing that you cut your client's perm out the same way! Trim scheduled in 3 days and I can't wait!!!

[@FeuerSalamander-k8c]

Wow that is quite some work! Very well done!

[@andreicamartin]

I loved everything about this video. The voice over was so detailed and informative. The transformation was awesome to watch. Great technique!!! Amazing Work of Art!!!

[@princessriley3335]

I’m jealous. I want my hair done. I love the process. It’s equal to getting a massage to me. Beautiful transition. Great beauty and talent here.

[@andrewc.2952]

Just dropping in on you ladies, I think y'all look spectacular when you wear your hair in one of those soulful 70s natural styles. Keep doing your thing!

[@Freethinker_746]

Ah natural is a African culture not a 70's style.

[@phi-losiphy2038]

@@Freethinker_746 exactlyy. This is why we need to educate people on our hair! Natural hair isn't "soulful". It's our NATURAL hair , it has been our hair from the very beginning starting with our ancestors who were from Africa , where the civilisation of the world started! Afros are African! Not some 70s trend!

[@pazyamor1313]

@@Freethinker_746 what he is simply saying is that women in the 70s wore their hair natural more often, and he thinks it looks good like that, every comment doesn't need to be replied to so defensively !!🧘🏽‍♀️

[@pazyamor1313]

@@phi-losiphy2038 @Carolyn C what he is simply saying is that women in the 70s wore their hair natural more often, and he thinks it looks good like that, every comment doesn't need to be replied to so defensively !!🧘🏽‍♀️

[@pazyamor1313]

Thank you Andrew the natural beauty of black hair is often overlooked!! 🤗

[@vinettehart5387]

Her natural hair is long after the cut. Beautiful job as always. You de boss...

[@carmenbrown7761]

Excellent job

[@tylynn256]

I've been locing for 10 months now (I am loving the journey). I've been natural for over 17 years. My stylist took the gradual route as well for my transition. It didn't take long because he would trim me every 8 weeks vs my normal 12 weeks.

[@Montrosesister12]

Baby that was the best transformation I've seen in ages. Big ups to the stylist. Very talented

[@sistajas5092]

Her hair is so thick and beautiful!

[@ginanorman196]

Wow her hair is beautiful!..I'm white so my hair is different but I LOVED watching you go through this process & explain what you were doing..her hair turned out amazing!..my husband's in the military so we move around a lot & one of my biggest issues is finding someone that can handle my hair (it's extremely thick & has a lot of natural curl) I wish I could have you do my hair!😊...you clearly totally understand hair & are awesome at what you do!❤❤❤

[@UncleRicosCamper]

You did an incredible job! This is exactly my process when transitioning my clients back to natural! You are so talented! ❤️🙏🏻

[@lozetriley6955]

Just beautiful, I been watching your vids for a lil while now and I absolutely love what you do. The whole process of styling and you teaching us how to take better care of our hair, thank you so much for that and her hair is very lovely. ❤️

[@marilynmartin3901]

Her hair turned out beautifully!

[@NikijaiNewkirk]

This stylist knows what she’s doing.She must have a huge following. ❤

[@spl.1524]

Beautiful as always. She and her hair are gorgeous. Amazing work Ms. Crystal.

[@Barbara32971]

I love how her hair came out. It still has a nice length

[@heartnsoullove]

I’m long past the transition stage but you gave some really good instructions that I wish I would’ve had when I first started with my journey. Thank you! Also I think maybe the word you were looking for to describe the process of the big chop for her hair is “traumatic experience”.😅

[@d.k.s.4057]

This was so informative and interesting! Thank you for explaining patiently and in detail. Your knowledge is such an asset professionally and personally. Great for your clients to be supported in their hair decisions by someone who can really answer questions and provide step-by-step guidance as transitioning occurs. Well done and I will watch more of your videos!

[@AlizMari23]

When I transitioned, I stopped doing relaxers and instead started doing Brazilian keratin treatments every few months, and eventually stopped doing that too. I did it entirely myself. I did about six treatments over the course of 2 years before I stopped doing them completely. The BKT was very time consuming, but was much better on my hair than the relaxer and even helped strengthen my hair. Part of the reason I did the BKT was because it allows your hair to naturally revert back to curly (depending on the treatment you do), as opposed to the way relaxers just keep your hair wavy and looking awkward when the new growth comes in. Now, the only chemical process my hair goes through is color. My hair is soft and my curls have come back. I only do a silk press maybe once or twice a year, and I only keep it for about a week before washing it and going back to my curls. Before, my curls were just tight waves from years of chemical and heat damage.

[@emmanuelgoldstein6553]

Tu eres dominicana

[@AlizMari23]

@@emmanuelgoldstein6553 no.

[@jessbarnes8521]

Careful with BKT a study showed that they increase risk of breast cancer.

[@Caroline.Shalom]

Love watching this. Lovely style. My favourite is when the hair is completely natural. Beautiful!!!!!!!

[@martinswells1987]

Hello Carolyn, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over you, I would love to be your friend, where are you from?

[@christinehooper2078]

As a white person with naturally straight hair, it's very interesting for me to see this process as I've never seen it before. Your client's hair looks fabulous when you finished. Thank you for sharing this.

[@brittanyb5942]

She has beautiful hair!! I did the big chop about two weeks ago and I love it 😊

[@taramitrovka2942]

You are so informative and talented. Many professionals tell people what they want to hear or do quick fixes to the detriment of the hair. You keep the clients' goals in mind while providing them the best way to get there. It really is an art.

[@briathorpe_]

I’ve been transitioning for 7 months. I’ll be big chopping in 2 weeks! 🤗 I’m excited!