Big Chop vs Transitioning - What should you do?

[@Brittney.Christinee]

By any chance, could you make a video about parents not accepting their child’s curly hair? My mom makes me feel really bad about my 3c curls. She tells me I look too ethnic and I will never get a job with my natural hair out. I love my curls but I often feel so insecure about them when I’m around her. She even threatened to not associate herself with me in public because of my natural hair. I’m currently saving to get my own place so I could walk around my own home without her telling me how terrible my curls look. Would love a video or a response to this. Xoxo 💕

[@adriana2283]

I feel you girl my dad says I need a hair cut and my sister with straight hair says my hair is nappy and damaged but I am currently transitioning so I can't wait til my hair gets healthy so I can flaunt it.

[@Brittney.Christinee]

Adriana Padilla i bet your curls are beautiful! Don’t let those words get to you. When you big chop or finish transitioning and your curls are beautiful and popping they will second guess what they said in the past

[@BiancaReneeToday]

😳 Oh my goodness......! This breaks my heart! I’m so sorry you are dealing with this. Sad part is you are not alone 😔 I need to think of a solution.... ❤️

[@Brittney.Christinee]

BiancaReneeToday your positive videos always lift me up and help me feel a bit more confident. Thank you for replying and being so genuine 💕

[@jilarieasantossantiago827]

Hi Brittney! Sorry to hear that. Something similar happened to me but I kind of built courage to talk to my mother and now she, my sister and I have beautiful curls. You will always find support here. I wish you the best luck and remember...you and your curls are beautiful (:

[@Tierra024]

#BigChopChallenge COMPLETED!!!!! Today.... marks the day that I did the BIG CHOP! A total of...... 7 inches has been chopped off! And I’m rocking 100% natural springy shinny bouncy beautiful curls. And I am... so excited and sooo happy to have completed this transition journey! And I cannot wait to grow this baby out and have long luscious curly hair!!!

[@BiancaReneeToday]

😫🙌🏽❤️ I’M SO HAPPY!!!!!

[@angelicawilliams1214]

BiancaReneeToday I need your hair advice. I’ve been trying to contact you about it.

[@livismith5007]

Tierra024 AHHHH CONGRATS!!!!

[@SaltedEmberCandleCo]

I transitioned! I feel like it gave me time to learn my hair and learn about what it means to be natural slowly. But I think both ways are great

[@BiancaReneeToday]

Great point, thank you for sharing your experience with us! ❤️

[@angiliquefalcon3173]

I did the same. It allowed me to research products and styles. I was also able to find people like Bianca that give good sound guidance for my 3B/3C/4A hair. I needed to figure out what was my curly hair.

[@SaltedEmberCandleCo]

Angilique Falcon that’s awesome! I’m happy I found her too! I have 3c/4a ❤️

[@M3l155a]

Yes. I’m almost 1 year in transitioning and I’m learning my hair as I go. Not rushing it. Just enjoying the journey.

[@coquettebunniex]

whats your insta

[@Andiematronic]

I did the big chop in October, my hair was basically murdered by bleaching and coloring, barely had a wave in it left. So, I had it completely shaved off, I was nearly bald! But I'm so glad I did, it was a fresh start to getting my hair back to full health. Since then it's been growing like crazy thanks to liquid biotin and deep conditioning. Just yesterday it finally starting curling again, more than it ever did in the past, and that was a super exciting day! I highly recommend it to anyone who's hair needs a restart!

[@MissUnapologetic]

Andiematronic omg do you have an Instagram I’d love to see your progress

[@andiebones645]

I do have an Instagram at andiematronic

[@kirbypopstar5807]

Andie Bones i just checked it out omg your hair looks so good like that wtf. I wish I was allowed to cut mine off 😂

[@vee3133]

@@kirbypopstar5807 why can't u?

[@nevaehkeith2928]

Same i also big chopped in oct...

[@jessikagutierrez4015]

Getting my big chop tomorrow, girl!!! Can't wait to have some healthy hair 😘😘😘

[@BiancaReneeToday]

Film your experience!!

[@Pesky_demon]

your skin looks soOooOo beautiful

[@deniseconner7625]

Hilarious! " long Ugly ponytail" so true tho!

[@Antszey]

I recently learned my hair is actually curly so I decided to cut it. Apperantly my hair wasn't that damaged so they decided they didn't need to cut much - but the change! My hair never curled so lovely. Can't wait to get them even better.

[@pinkie_llo4982]

I had no type of patient to transition I gave it a month and I gave it up. I cut it all off , goodbye heat damage hair. It felt like a good relief afterwards!

[@BiancaReneeToday]

YOU GO GIRL!!!

[@LatriceS]

Everything you said = 💯 I transitioned for about 7 months in 2009. Too expensive and too worrisome! I was a ball of nerves because my long, straight hair was my security blanket. In 2009, teeny weeny fros were not trendy. Natural hair was not quite trendy yet. But it was the best decision I've ever made for my hair, and I have never regretted it! In fact, I have big chopped again (and little chopped) since then! Thanks for posting! I love that you're invested in all the Curlfriends living our best curly lives!

[@BiancaReneeToday]

THIS COMMENT!! 😫🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@teewesley9567]

I started the no heat and deep condition back in Oct and I am SO proud to say that I did the big chop! Honestly I have always been the one that would never let anyone near me with scissors like literally wouldn't ever get a trim ( think I have only gotten 3 trims in the course of 20 years...... yea) but I love your channel so much and I had a really good support system I cut all that heat damage off !

[@BiancaReneeToday]

LETSSSS GOOOOO!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@mamitink1923]

I just did a big chop about 4 days ago and i couldnt be happier. I had bad feedback and great feedback. I bleached my hair , straightened it and i was losing hair so bad. I had Beautiful hair everywhere i went i would get compliments but over the time i was realized i wasn’t getting compliments no more cause the damage to my hair was becoming noticeable. And i was tired of the same routine every morning yall no products was working 🥺 i had the same color and look for years it was time to let it go. It took a lot of bravery cause alot of my family was saying i would look ugly and all those years i realized i only kelt that dead hair on my head out of fear of what people would say..but one day i got the courage and i did it. And now i feel beautiful my hair does not define me but cutting it all off gave me this power i didnt know i had❤️

[@imanzein8837]

running this back to what ur curlfriend shayla said in the big chop episode, its honestly just coming from a culture in which long hair is considered more beautiful than short hair, even if having long means holding onto damage. i think that this is especially true with the curly hair community, considering that some (not all) of the biggest curly hair youtubers have super long hair. even i (yes me, i have to call myself out too) find myself watching videos titled, “how i achieved waist length,” vs a video of keeping my hair healthy in general. AND DONT GET ME STARTED IF YOU HAVE CRAZY LEVELS OF SHRINKAGE which will always make your hair seem soooo much shorter than it already is. but i feel like at the end of the day its called a *hair journey* for a reason. it’s not a race and there’s no universal length goal for everyone to strive for. and i’m *so* glad that we have youtubers like bianca who are constantly enforcing these messages of just *embracing* natural hair on their channels. tl:dr - your short, curly hair is still beautiful. oh and also deep condition 💖

[@erinbodden4147]

I can definitely attest to starting the transition and then finally getting fed up after a while! My hair was always straight and long, so the thought of going from that to super short was terrifying. But when I started to see my natural curl pattern compared to my damaged, relaxed ends, I decided it would be worth the plunge. Once I cut the ends, the results were phenomenal and so much better than I expected. This is definitely a challenge that will be worthwhile. Go for it!

[@user-zh3wr6yp4l]

Yes! This is exactly what happened to me. I tried transitioning for 5 months but I felt like I was wasting my time and wasting expensive products on dead hair. No matter what I did, my hair always looked bad and frizzy that I literally had to style it 2+ times a day. It was mid back length yet I chopped it all off last June and I have never felt better! Now, when stretched it almost goes down to my bra. It’s not easy but it’s so so worth it!

[@Queenfairypants]

Deep conditioning once a week has made so much difference. So thank you Bianca and Penny T!

[@franceskeller4536]

brutal honesty, integrity, love and grace! Love you Bianca!!

[@BiancaReneeToday]

🤣 Thanks love! ❤️

[@kaitlinbush168]

Lost it at the pony tail comment. 😂

[@Lia-vl9te]

I’m currently transitioning but I’ve done 2 big chops before. I’m definitely enjoying this time around MUCH more. To each their own. My fave style is a bun and I love that my hair is still long enough to just throw it in a bun (I can also use a curly ponytail to cover the bun). I do cut off about 2 inches every 3 months though so my hair is getting “shorter” (even though my actual new growth is still coming in really healthy). If you’re not ready to chop it all off, definitely do not feel pressured to.

[@gionkelly]

No you didn’t call their ponytail ugly! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 But I heard no lies!

[@BiancaReneeToday]

Let’s 👏🏽 be 👏🏽 real 👏🏽 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤣🤣

[@gionkelly]

BiancaReneeToday 💯💯💯💯

[@camilacosme]

YES! After 16 years of relaxing my hair, I started my transition. I transitioned for about 7 months and couldn’t handle it anymore so... on December 21, 2018 I got my big chop 😊. I’m so glad I did it! 💕

[@zzlitam523]

This video is GOLD! Thank youuuuuuu . Im still on the fence a bit attached to my ugly ponytail.. I guess I have issues.. when I was 7 my mom took me to do a Big Chop... I looked like a boy... I had glasses, braces and the short, frizzy curly hair. I had HuUGE self esteem issues.... I'm trying HARD to restore my hair but I have always had hair below my earlobes.... Never past... Thank you for your videos. You are an inspiration 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@BiancaReneeToday]

SAY NO TO THE UGLY PONYTAIL!!! 🤣🙌🏽 but ok... when you were 7... but what about your self confidence now!? Now you’re old enough to use KZbin & now you have videos to help you every step of the way 😎🙌🏽❤️😊 I believe in you!

[@lobacrafts]

So happy I found this. I started transitioning July 1st after SO many years of dying and straightening because I allowed OTHER people to determine what’s beautiful or not on me. My sister convinced me to really just give the curly girl a chance and now I’m happier with my hair.

[@bookishbutterfly]

Preach! That pool analogy really resonates 👏🏽 Edit: The ugly ponytail was a thing for me not going to lie... but that was chopped and left in 2017, you heard!

[@kaitlins.8395]

My 2020 goal is to embrace my natural hair and start treating it right, and I'm so glad I've just seen this video as I'm gearing up to get started! You've given me the boost I needed to schedule a hair appointment for this week and chop off those ends I've been holding onto for months and give myself the fresh start I need for my new CGM routine. Thanks, Bianca!

[@celestialmorpho]

I’ve relaxed my hair since i was a very young child. I never honestly knew my hair can get curly. My family generally has good genetics my mom and her mom had ridiculously thick long hair. My mother relaxed my hair because she didn’t want me to experience what she did in a time where they didn’t have the right products for her already hard to manage hair. My younger sister never relaxed her hair because her hair is so much softer then mine. But anyway because of genetics despite the relaxers my hair was always long thick and “healthy looking”. Im 18 now and the past 3 years I’ve been wanting to go natural. This year I’m not at all obsessed with length and i want to cut it all off. I’ve already been transitioning for 3 1/2 months and have 3in of new growth. I don’t care anymore about length and my relaxed pieces are so high Porosity and tangle so easily. I cant believe I finally got to the point in life where I can cut off all of my hair and like not feel like I’ll be ugly. Im kind of proud of myself !!!

[@celestialmorpho]

My mom kind of didn’t understand why I wanted to cut all my hair of she thinks im wasting good hair but i think she’s like scared of me not having long hair considering I’ve loved long hair since i was a child but i keep telling i want health not length I’ll be chopping of damaged pieces of hair anyway 😂

[@nickilove20]

I big chopped back in November and I didn’t want to at because everyone was telling me no omg it’s going to be super short, but the heat damage had to go. And honestly it’s been the most freeing thing I could’ve ever done. I was so attached to my hair. And now it’s growing and flourishing like crazy. Seriously the best the I could’ve ever done. Now that it’s grown out a bit I want to go even shorter 😂 It takes time to get used to it, I usually just leave it in twist or braids but man I wish I would’ve done it sooner

[@BiancaReneeToday]

LOOOOVE THIS COMMENT!!! Thank you so much for sharing your story! The word “freeing” seems to be common after a cut!

[@kayleighmay]

How much did you cut off

[@StinaBaby1221]

I transitioned back when I had no idea what transitioning was because I moved to Vegas and it was too hot in Nevada to straighten. I found comfort knowing I had my length. Because again before the curly hair movement started, we’ve all been raised to think ill of our texture and have fought our natural curls. I think of transitioning as a therapeutic way to embrace natural texture. When you see enough of the damage against the new growth, hopefully it moves you to chop it all off. For some people it happens sooner than other.

[@jaybs7647]

My mom decided to big cop again a couple weeks ago and me and my sister decided to big chop with her and we are really enjoying going through this together. Thanks for giving us some much needed information 😊😉

[@ecurry1028]

I transitioned for a year in 2013-2014 and couldn’t do it anymore 😂 My hair was way too long already and I wasn’t gonna keep wasting my time just like you said! As women, we have to learn how to value ourselves and not our hair length. We have to get out of our comfort zone every so often and challenge ourselves.

[@SamanthaStew]

I transitioned slowly. I first stopped getting relaxer and just flat ironed my hair until I had 8 months of natural hair. From there i started twist outs. That worked for me and my sanity. I couldn’t big chop psychology. But my hair is thriving and healthy. I don’t regret not big chopping but it worked best for me.

[@carefulcurls1247]

When I started my curly hair journey almost 2 years ago I could not get rid of my length. I did little trims at a time. Looking back, I soooo wish I would have done the big chop. My hair would be so long now. I am still dealing with breakage. I can't do a chop now though because my wedding is this fall. So ladies... do yourself a favor and do the big chop!

[@EternallyLoved92]

Over 900 views and only 1 dislike... I'd say you're doing pretty good so far! 😂

[@BiancaReneeToday]

I know! I’m stressed! 👀 🤣

[@ohitsmelissa]

Preachhhhhh sista!!! Yes I wish people wouldn’t focus so much on the length!!! I’m glad you posted this breaking it down for everyone!

[@hehe0193]

I went to a salon for a consultation and I was told my hair just needed a good cut/Devacut. No Heat and Deep conditioning have helped my hair tremendously!

[@francespino4643]

Hey Bianca... I just love your videos... I have changed my shampoo,conditioner, styling products, and I even deep condition. My hair is feeling and looking better. thanks for your help. But, I was wondering... Can you please, PLEASE make and updated video on the latest and best deep conditioners... Please? 🙏😘❤

[@BiancaReneeToday]

Will do!

[@whoeverbruh7620]

I’ve been watching you for 2 years, before starting my curly hair journey and i wish if you could see the transition!!! You would be so proud of yourself. Love you💕

[@deeh9563]

I now go to Ny the Stylist! She just did my big chop in December - and I love it!! I’ll never go back. And I’ve surprised myself by realizing that I don’t think I want to “grow it out”. I’m digging my short ‘do! And let’s be clear - I’ve had a relaxer for about 30 years(!). And while it wasn’t really damaged & it was easy to care for, I decided to see what my natural texture was. And I love it! I feel so badly that I didn’t even know my own hair all these years - it’s like meeting myself for the first time. Now I love my coils & curls so much that I can’t keep my hands out of my head 🥰

[@BiancaReneeToday]

Wow this is deep!!!! I felt that! ❤️🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@hasinaraza6621]

“Don’t let me sing the frozen song right now” 🤣🤣🤣 she is so funny. Come on sing it 😁🙄😘 i appreciate watching you and your hair tips & tricks even if I don’t have the same hair texture as you.

[@partysdoorknob]

I finally cut off my damaged hair like last week!Thanks to you,I can see my natural curly hair pattern and it's so fluffy and moisturized all the time,but that's probably because I have low porosity hair.

[@BriAnyia]

This was very informative. Thank you. I have been transitioning for 9 months and I have decided (I think lol) to finally do the big chop tomorrow. Tired of the dead relaxed unhealthy hair. I was telling myself I would miss my pony's and buns but it'll be 1000x better healthier, longer, and thicker.

[@naturallyjelly2277]

Love your videos Bianca 💕

[@kurai_sen7065]

My hair is virgin hair, like I've never used heat in my life, except maybe like once or twice in a salon blowdry, but my hair is mostly neglected in the sense I didn't properly take care of it at all for years. In a way, starting off the journey with a good layered haircut made quite a difference for me as my curls began to form on the bottom a lot quicker than ever. I guess its a transition in a sense, but deep conditioning weekly is doing wonders for my hair. And its ONLY 20 minutes a WEEK! It's a steal

[@alexisriley6898]

Did my big chop last year. Best decision ever!

[@princessamal5959]

Me2 best decision also

[@coquettebunniex]

whats your insta

[@mxDexster90]

I absolutely loved this video, I just started my natural curl journey after straightening, bleaching, running away from unruly curls an having my hair in locks for most of my life, an I'm currently transitioning my hair an finding the right kind of products to use an how to take care of my hair an your videos have really helped me to exept the hair that I was born whit instead of running away from it 💚

[@hoperashawn]

I hear you girl. My big chop was done in November 2018. Curls are growing great now. 🥰

[@allenwhite8175]

If anyone took offense to this video then they clearly need help and I’m not just talking about with them split ends. Great advice ❤️

[@STP255]

I enjoyed your video, it sucks folks didn’t get your challenge. I understood what you meant lol - thank you thank you thank you for recommending a DC Hair stylist!!!!!!! I’m setting an appt!!!!!!

[@BiancaReneeToday]

YAASS!! Tell her I sent you!

[@STP255]

I sure will!!!

[@johnsonjam77]

I've been going back and forth with this lately. Recently I decided I want to do a big chop, maybe a tapered cut. I've been asking my husband about some of the pics I found of styles I like. I've had long hair all my life, but now I have heat damage. I feel like now is a great time to do a big chop during this quarantine, but also we're going into summer. My issue is like you mentioned I can't put my hair in a ponytail. Which shouldn't be an issue for the average person, but I'm in the military so whatever I do has to co-inside with that at least 1 weekend a month, and 2 weeks a year. So my dilemma is finding a hairstyle that won't look crazy in my uniform.

[@lisabacck3587]

A big chop is very short

[@johnsonjam77]

@@lisabacck3587 I'm not sure why you responded to my comment, but it seems like you didn't completely read my comment or you're trying to be sarcastic. So I'll just end this by saying your comment gave me no insight on my issue, so thank, but no thank. Have a nice day sweetie!

[@nicrendesigns]

I transitioned for 9 months and did a big chop on my relaxed hair in Nov 2016. It was hard at first because I had to learn how to take care of my natural curl pattern (& so much shrinkage). But my hair has grown so much and it is healthier than it has ever been.

[@kenn546]

Shoot I tried to transition and after a while I said nah this ain't it. Some girls went 2 years with their transitioning stage and they have TRUE patience. I probably didn't even wait 6 months. Those scissors were calling my name

[@BiancaReneeToday]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 TELL EM!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@kileydix1159]

I've been trying to transition for about 3 years because I was under the impression that length wouldn't weigh down my curls (I have fine hair) and I'm done with that. lol I'm ready to cut off a lot of this damage and get these curls back!

[@kinkeynaturalley]

The last time I put relaxer was may 3rd,2018 but I realized they'd never be healthy so I stopped and decided to transition. Then,thanks to you😊 i started deep conditioning in November. I'm happy I finally cut my relaxed hair in December 24th,2108.😊😊😊 because I'd had to cut them anyway.🙄

[@BiancaReneeToday]

YAAASSS!!! May 3rd is actually my birthday! It was FATE that that day was THE END OF IT ALL!! 😏🙌🏽

[@kinkeynaturalley]

@@BiancaReneeToday loll I got married that day too lol. That's so funny! Well,my hair has grown 4 inches and a half but I'm pretty sure they started growing when I committed to deep condition weekly. I'm proud of them more than ever now and chocked at the result too.😁😁😁

[@kinkeynaturalley]

@@BiancaReneeToday I'm not gonna forget your birthday!

[@ninoskayuli]

This video was so helpful, I’ve been trying to decide if I needed a big chop or just a trim. Thank you for posting this ❤️❤️

[@hattiemcclain6551]

No heat in 4 years,, and thanks to you I now know how to care for my hair,, ❤️❤️ we love you Renee

[@madysonlove1404]

“ your hair doesn’t define your beauty “ wow , you really pushing me to want to cut my damage off & i just might . but rn i have my box braids in rn so idk when but i think i should just do it & not care what other people say cus i’ve literally been so indecisive about cutting it for about 5 months 😂😂🤦🏾‍♀️ .

[@anmdavis]

She's right! Please believe her!!

[@petalarianne]

Health over length everytime. My hair was almost waist length (relaxed) and i cut it ( 4 inches of amazing curls) and its very healthy now. Thanks Bianca Renee!

[@erikapasternack2918]

I love you Bianca. You seriously changed my life! I committed to your #noheatchallenge in the summer of 2017, which is when I found your channel. My straightner went in the TRASH! You stressed the importance of deep conditioning before you even released the #deepconditioningchallenge, so I committed to that one from the beginning of my journey, too! I started chopping damage off bit by bit, then got a devacut, and then another. I now have virgin hair and my curls and waves are thriving. I literally thought I had 2b hair in the beginning. It's now mostly 3a.. and I owe it all to you!

[@BiancaReneeToday]

😫🙌🏽❤️

[@jadelopez424]

I actually big chopped back in November but I also straighten it for the first time in 3 years then 2 weeks later shampooed really really good deep conditioned conditioned and put in a leave in conditioners and my curls bounces back and are looking better than ever each week and are getting healthier and longer!

[@Jakaibaby]

I been trying to start my curly hair journey for about 3 years and this video opened my eyes a lot about my options thank you for being so clear, blunt & helpful ❤️

[@Rebel_Vamp1r3]

I got my relaxed hair chopped in September 2013 by a friend whi was studying cosmetology, stopped flat ironing it as well as I started deep conditioning weekly in February '14. I dedided to grow my hair out from November '14 and in March 2016 it was all virgin hair, last March I got back to black hair dye but as I discovered the CGM a couple of months ago and I started it on New Year's I am going to switch to semi permanent! ❤ I have waist length hair with little to no damage now thanks to giving up the creamy crack and the regular trims :)

[@Neezy28]

I think big chop became a wave bc a lot of celebrities were doing it honestly, buuut i am starting the deep conditioning challenge and i can’t wait till the end of the year! I got all of my dyed stringy split hairs cut at the end of July which was only like 3 inches but it made a bigggg difference in my hair. It’ looks more moisturized and it stays curly for waaay longer. It’s crazy i am 20 years old and just now learning how to fr fr take care of my hair!

[@rebeccarose898]

That pool analogy was like the best analogy ever and it actually made sense

[@emmab803]

all of bianca's videos have helped me so much. I used heat for about 3 years and last March I started the curly girl routine and it put my on the fast track on getting my curls back! I did a halfway chop, my hair was just about at my chest and I chopped about half my length off! since then ive trimmed my hair every month to maintain my hair!

[@kimchipanda4167]

I buzzed all of my hair off. Decided I wanted to start fresh and new with my curls. No more straightening it or coloring it. Love being natural. Did the big chop in Feb 2018 and now my curls are shoulder length. Proud of my curls.

[@myrnaj4502]

Notification Squad. I'm Currently Transitioning from Relaxed to natural and I do want to do the big chop but I'm still looking for a Deva cut salon.💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾❤💃🏾❤🙋🏾‍♀️

[@shelbey5906]

In the middle of watching this video I decided I could take off several more inches of my dead hair and so I just cut it. Nobody to see it anyways while we're all under stay at home orders! lol. love your videos

[@XXgetscaredXX]

I transitioned a year ago almost and for the first month my hair would barely curl but it wasn't in need of a big chop. After that first month and doing deep conditioning and buying better products my hair curled right back and had been fine ever since. I did get a trim though after about 3 months to get rid of split ends. All thanks to your channel!!

[@elizabethpolania7868]

I chopped 6” off my hair a week ago and it was so liberating!!! Transitioning from no heat for three months now so the “big chop” was looong overdue! My curls are finally sprouting!

[@andioopsksksk9245]

I was born with naturally curly hair, I was obsessed with straightening my hair luckily I didn’t have heat damage or straight curls, about a year I ago I heard of this “safe way” to color my hair with peroxide and baking soda, and I’ve always wanted lightened tips, so I did just that but I lightened it up to my shoulders. Throughout the new year with my ombré hair I realized how curly the top was but how dry and damaged the bottom was, it felt as if it was horse hair. I tried treatments and all of that but all that did was benefit the top of my hair and make the bottom even more dry. Just a couple of days ago I invested in a Deva cut and cut off all the damaged hair, so my hair went from my waist to my shoulders. Now my hair is in much better condition and I now have the defined curls I never knew I had and I LOVE IT! Another accomplishment I made was I went a whole year without straightening my hair! #Curlygirl 💖👩🏽‍🦱🤩

[@wallacerica]

i've gotten relaxers since the 6th grade because my mother couldn't manage my natural hair growing up. I am now 33. I stopped getting them in April 2018 and was just flat ironing it. I didn't take care of my hair because it was so much maintenance. I did the chop in August of 2019 because i had hair break off that made the back of hair look like a broom. Now I couldn't be happier even though its maintenance.

[@naturallyjelly2277]

Thankfully, I've been natural my whole life.

[@breebree218]

I’m late with this video but I did the big chop which is something I never thought I’d do.. I’ve been growing my hair out 30+ inches for a long time and got 7 inches cut off. It’s still not short and I absolutely love my hair. It’s so much healthier, and soon after I cut it I found the cg method.

[@lxxy05]

5:00 , literally MY story , September of 2017 i wasn’t having it !! it was around 2am and i just said you know what , it’s coming off TODAY!! my hair is FLOURISHING now , and I am so so so happy i cut it

[@BiancaReneeToday]

🤣🙌🏽 LOVE THS!!

[@lxxy05]

BiancaReneeToday wowww & i love you and your channel !! 💛💛💛😭

[@vanepr03]

You're amazing bianca and your motivation is extraordinary!! 💖💖 Thank you for being a blessing to many of us & for pushing our confidence to the next level only to make us feel better!! YOU ARE AWESOME!!!! 😘

[@dalenowak9267]

I did the big chop a few months ago after dying it horribly. I am so happy now that my hair is growing out better and I am able to take care of it right.

[@shereeseblackman7871]

I really just want to say that I totally appreciate the research, time, energy, passion and fun you put into our natural curly hair journey😍💖💖💖😘😘😘

[@Mojona27]

I definitely transition. When I cut my hair I used to cut a lot. Now my hair is healthier than ever. Thanks to deep conditioners & no heat

[@nickelz721]

I’m getting my mom to join me on the natural train that I’ve officially been in for over a year (thanks to your videos), and she was thinking about doing a Keratin treatment to ease her curls, not knowing what it really was. I had to tell her that it’s not a good idea to do that and she has followed my advice as far as not going through with the Keratin treatment. So score for the Naturals! 😁

[@beautybeyond40]

Your intro is THE BEST. I'm laughing over here. Of course the lawnmower starts EXACTLY when you are about to start filming.

[@jeannesnodgrass8073]

This video is a good follow up to the last one. I like these challenges. The no heat challenge was so easy for me because I have never used heat and still don’t. The deep conditioning challenge really helped. I had never deep conditioned because my hair isn’t dry and perfectly healthy so I didn’t think I needed it. My hair is much curlier now. I had short hair at the beginning of 2018 and now it is shoulder length. I won’t be doing this challenge but am looking forward to next year’s challenge.💕

[@BiancaReneeToday]

Still continue to do the deep conditioning challenge but also... don’t wait for ME to challenge you! Pick someone you think will better your life and stick to it! 🤗😋❤️

[@sergeantamarok8101]

Super amazing video.. Your curly tips have helped me so much these pass 6 months. I've seen a huge difference in my curls/waves. Thanks so so much!!!

[@xochiltp7388]

I transitioned for 6 months until I got the nerves to do a big chop. literally went into the salon and told the girl, "cut off all the damage. I don't care how short it is." After it was all done I was oh f what did I do. but then my hair started growing like a weed and I knew I made the right decision!

[@kirstie2963]

I did a big chop 5 days ago.. The first 2 days I was so scared when I needed to walk out the door. But after watching this video, I'm just very proud off myself! Nobody in my family tought I would cut off all off my hair because my hair has been the most important thing in my life since.. I WAS BORN. But now I realise I don't want to have a ugly bun. I rather have pretty short curls! Now every time I leave the house I'm just proud. P.S Loveyou

[@kellycastaneda5868]

On 2016 I started to transition since I straightened my hair basically since middle school. I had no idea what my curls looked like since I never wore them down and during 18 months I had my hair up all the time because I was living in a place with really hot weather, so I showered let my hair dry noticing it was more frizzy and then put it up all the time. I did use hair masks, but since I had no internet I missed your deep conditioning challenge but I did start my own transition. Now after 2 years my curls are around 20 cm down my shoulders, looking big and defined thanks to you and your advices and I’ve trying to get my family members like my sister and my niece with curly hair to embrace their curls and wore them as they should. You are such a big example for me. I’m still learning, I’m still dreaming about getting a curly hair experience at Deva Curl but my “curly hair life time” has just begun. 🙆🏻‍♀️💕

[@CurlySootball]

I started transitioning almost 4 years ago and I do not regret it. My hair is healthy, long and defined and I learned so much about my hair. The only problem that I had was the weather in my country because all year around is humid.

[@Cornflower20]

GIRL, I didn’t know about split ends damaging your new growth! I’ve been keeping my split ends because I’m attached to the length of my hair, but I might just have to book a haircut next week 🙈 I’m joining the deep condition challenge, can’t wait to see what happens!!

[@jaslinsandoval3862]

GUUURRRRRLLLL you deserve more recognition, this is great

[@timrivera7384]

I did a transitioning for a while then I did the big chop in may 2018 to try out a new hairstyle. I'm really happy that I did my big chop and can't wait for my hair grow back and longer than I had it.

[@dhes4872]

I usually don’t hit the bell for anyone but I don’t mind getting notifications when you post a video ❤️ love your hair!

[@BiancaReneeToday]

Aww I feel special!!! ❤️🙌🏽

[@user-me1ec3om5j]

I’m on two journeys my transitioning journey and I got braces today

[@BiancaReneeToday]

Oh wow! You’re about to be at 100% 😎🙌🏽 I had braces for 4 years! So if you’re doing any less than that... be grateful! Lol

[@maireadmdoherty]

i enjoy your videos. I've learned a lot through your videos. I've straightened my hair since junior high(I'm 32 now), and i'm just over it. So i just started the transition process to CG method, i still have some non-CG method products that i'm using up. I think my hair just needs no heat and deep conditioning each week. My hair still waves nicely, but has lots of frizz. So those are the challenges i'm going to do this year. But congrats to those who are brave enough for the big chop!

[@cassiemilliner2969]

Just got all the straight ends chopped this morning, deep conditioning treatment on now, and giving away the straightener. I’m ready for curlier healthier hair!

[@LoriVasconcellos]

OMG, I'm that person! I grew an inch, cut an inch for about a year. Then, in December, I decided to just cut everything. My hair is now shoulder length and IT WAS THE BEST DECISION I HAVE EVER MADE!

[@karinavaldelamar8538]

I was one of those who had straight hair almost all my life. I started transitioning on Jan. 2015 and then just big chopped on July 2015... I end up loving it!

[@JackieNaturals]

I loveeeee your hair color! 😍❤️😍 I needed to big chop 2 years ago but I’ve been fully natural for a year & I did your deep condition challenge so my hair is healthy. It’s just growing out from when the transitioning hair broke off.

[@curlynature9228]

My cousin chopped off all of her hair.. It was long and straight, it even looked very healthy but she wanted curly hair.. She chopped off that long beautiful hair now she has gorgeous curly hair! In 2 years time her hair was almost back to the same length as before.

[@isyss4084]

this has definitely inspired me to finally do a big chop ! .. everything you said related to me so much about wanting to keep the length but now i realize i’d rather have some luscious curls ! (been transitioning cutting inch by inch)

[@caseysbeautystudio4]

I LOVE THE HOOPS

[@iamchile1220]

November I big chopped, so glad I did. And then this year I chopped off the rest of my dyed hair , but my twa a thriving!!!! 😏😏

[@BiancaReneeToday]

YES FOR THRIVING TWA’s!!! 🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽