HEALTHY HAIR JOURNEY | Bleached & Broken to Bouncy & Beautiful in ONE Year *WITH PICTURES*

Follow my hair journey! / amandarrwalker
Complete HEALTHY HAIR JOURNEY! Correction: My transition was exactly ONE year (Feb '16 - Feb '17)
Frequently asked questions: & links:
Q: How often did you trim your hair?:
A: At least one centimeter per month to reduce breakage and split ends
Q: How often did you deep condition while transitioning?
A: Once a week or as needed
Q: What kind of protein treatments did you use?
A: I used deep conditioners and products that had protein in them
Q: Did you dye your hair back?
A: I dyed my ends back to dark brown (not black) to blend with my natural hair
Q: My hair is breaking, what should I do?
A: Do a big chop or trim frequently, 1-2 times a month, to slowly cut away the damaged hair
Curly Hair Clip Ins:
BellaKurls.com
Discount Code: AMANDA
22in' CURLY texture - Dark Brown (2)
Adriana Albornoz
A + M Beauty Lounge
4303A W El Prado Blvd
Tampa, FL 33629
727.504.7303
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[@sellbell0]

Okey now can wetake a moment to appreciate her selfie game?

[@okno99]

Selin Er IKR

[@nana.s7956]

Selin Er omg ikrr😩❤️

[@lilithhr]

Selin Er IKR

[@melaniemercure6014]

For real though

[@lipbalm9123]

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[@shaymae3512]

the glo up is real..

[@amandarrwalker]

+Eva Yummisa haha it sure is 😂🤦🏽‍♀️🙈

[@angelamarcinkevich9202]

omg your hair is the bomb wish my tight curls would return

[@h2ocarti300]

Angela Marcinkevich same ;(

[@Lily_of_the_Forest]

Yeah me too. My curls went away over time. Didn’t use heat products or straighten it so the curl loss is not from damage. Just time. 😢

[@allyyy8382]

Autumn Rain same :((

[@unknownartist1762]

It also depends on what shampoo and conditioner you use. Make sure they have no sulfates or parabens. And make sure to deep condition once a week. Its a transition it may take more then a year to get your curls nice and healthy again. Curls are defiantly high maintenance.

[@deborahl3083]

Now Angela, you know better than to use that language

[@lettyhanson526]

someone left you with bleach in your hair for 2hours??? and the other hair dressers just watched????? envy much! I'm glad you now understand what to do. both you n your hair r beautiful

[@xientxx423]

Letsheia hanson I mean the other hair dressers have to do other hair cause there Time is precise so you would have to extra pay but that’s just wrong how he left her there and the others watched like atleast get it out of her hair but I would’ve fired and sued him for it

[@daniellestevenson8213]

Jealousy is crueler than the grave .

[@hannahallen03]

Off topic but her make-up is goals!!😍💅

[@SavJae]

I'm transitioning now... for like the 5th time 😂💀❤️

[@dekareahmarshay3255]

Sav. Jae good luck

[@mintyaashka5837]

I've lost count 🙁

[@neftali__07]

Same 😭

[@sarahalexisc]

Sav. Jae me😂

[@btwkaren]

her: “my hair looks horrible” her: still looks beautiful

[@amandarrwalker]

Aww thank you! 💕💕💕

[@jasminelinet2461]

Are you real ?? You're so beautiful 😩 and your curly hair 😍❤

[@92Petronela]

you look so much better with your natural curly hair. it fits so well to your face shape

[@heyitsleenuh]

Her hair at the beginning is how my hair looks now: I have straight as hell ends and light brown highlights. I'm 14 and I've been transitioning for almost three weeks now. Wish me luck!

[@genevievelosier422]

Good luck! proud of you for owning your curls 💪

[@crystalmichelle1468]

Yalena Aguirre update

[@daphnegiltner]

me too

[@maya6731]

how is it now?

[@heyitsleenuh]

hi everyone! My hair is super healthy now and I absolutely love my curls!!

[@isabellabeverley7918]

you’re so pretty it isn’t even funny

[@amandarrwalker]

Aww thank you!!

[@asmaharrabi7990]

You're the prettiest girl I've ever seen

[@amandarrwalker]

Aww thank you!!

[@jackieowen354]

Facts

[@__berichh5375]

You are gorgeous! I'm so glad you have found a way to treasure your natural hair. It looks so much better and I'm sure it feels better too!

[@amandarrwalker]

+Bianca lo thank you so much! I prefer it so much more over straight hair. Never thought I would say that, but I truly do love it ❤

[@lovely_lotus_]

John Johnson And?

[@jacquiline605]

So much yes.

[@hairbycarmenamelia2135]

Wow so inspired. I'm on my 4th month transitioning and I am feeling so disheartened right now seriously can't see an end to this! And like u I have no idea what my actual curl pattern even looks like :( this has given me another push of encouragement! Thank you! Xx

[@amandarrwalker]

+Hair By Carmen Amelia I'm so glad!! Thank you for watching. I've been through it all, so I just wanted to share my journey and hope that someone would be inspired, like you! Keep it up girl ❤

[@sabbs_]

How is it going?

[@whereisthebeach8664]

I am on my 3rd month and want to shave my head hahaha

[@babydev1989]

Oh My God I'm barely starting to transition... Less than one month! Ugh!!!!!! Have already started to switch to sulfate, silicone and paraben free products and started with deep conditioning and oils. I just wished the process didn't take so long... Hope hopefully a year from now I can finally meet and rock bouncy beautiful curls like you. So much to learn about my own hair so far only haydrating products seem to work because it was dry and brittle. Need to get my first haircut this to try to get rid of dead and bad hair.So ashamed but I'm working on it. We can do this! Go Curly Community!!!

[@SteffyRodriguezAgredo]

:( im on 4th month of going from platinum to black and i cut like 3 inches off my hair to my shoulders and my hair is still frizzy straight ish not curling at all

[@NatalieElle]

Currently transitioning and bumping into this video frequently helps me not be discouraged and give up. So far iv been heat free since the beginning of the year!! 💕

[@amandarrwalker]

You go girl!! It’s so worth it :)

[@amiife]

Girrrrrllll, you have a lotta pictures

[@amandarrwalker]

Lol yessss!! Had to include each step of the way 💕

[@CinderellaForEverr]

this literally gives me hope for my hair , amazing.

[@amandarrwalker]

+Nathaly Martinez I'm so glad! Thank you sweetie ❤️

[@ariannarivera8629]

You transitioned soooooo fast!!!!! My transition took almost 3 1/2 years to get my hair to a point where I was satisfied with my curl pattern. I'm so happy for you ❤️❤️❤️ and you're sooooooooooo beautiful lol. You go girl :)

[@User-hy6ur]

5:14 “st- limit the heat.” 😉 respect.

[@SquirrelHoneyHoney]

Wow. I too am a reformed color & straightening addict. My hair now looks almost exactly like yours when you first started wearing it natural. You're giving me hope girl!

[@anngmarie1313]

you're so pretty I'm shook

[@lucyjacobs9798]

Çg Co çcc ugh get

[@lucyjacobs9798]

11p he lol

[@lucyjacobs9798]

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[@clau6972]

@@lucyjacobs9798 it's okay, take your time

[@tyeskasanders2612]

I love how you showed us how you transitioned..and embrassed your natural curls..they are so beautiful and so are you..🤩😍

[@11tokiohotelfan]

At 21 years old I'm starting my natural hair journey as well. My hair was always getting relaxed when was younger by my mom and I had been experimenting with colour for the past 7 years not even to mention the heat damage. It's hard in the beginning but your transformation reminds me its totally worth it!

[@TheDoll1988]

Im starting my hair journey and its honestly not easy at all. Ive been really good about caring for my "curls" and absolutely not heat or straightening! But the wait is killing me! I have to be patient and watching you and your videos really helps. You're my inspiration to have beautiful hair again. I haven't been this in love or serious about my natural hair journey until I started watching you! Thank you!!!!

[@Amanda-hq9of]

your hair is AMAZING and so healthy looking! even your damaged transitioning hair still looked gorgeous!

[@autumnleigh506]

I'm so happy you are comfortable with your natural hair! You are stunning

[@ariasbeauty7193]

You’re freaking gorgeous 😍 I’m personally transitioning my hair myself and this makes me have more faith in my curls returning

[@toshpointfrovlogs5459]

Oh my god he left for hours! 😢 I'm sorry boo

[@CurlySimone]

I'm so happy you decided to embrace your naturally curly hair. It's beautiful. So many people have been straightening their hair for so long that they don't remember what their natural hair texture is. I love my curls! Thanks for sharing your story.

[@nicoler5561]

She just gave me the biggest hope in my life with my curls ugh so beautiful!

[@lisaliubovich8478]

ugh this gives me hope! i didn't know the extent of my curls either because when i was young, i tried to hide them as often as possible and i never took care of them properly until now. it's been about 9 months since i actually started keeping my hair curly and only about four months since i started to really take care of it. i'm glad that such healthy curls are attainable, especially after my years of heat damage and color damage

[@arreissuman]

I've never had so much hope for my hair! This is a video I can relate to with the damage!

[@sassyfrassc9397]

Your hair is beautiful. Motivation to go back natural

[@toshpointfrovlogs5459]

sassyfrass C I want to try those clip ins

[@jacquiline605]

Once again, so much YES!

[@skylinstv1947]

Your so pretty and ur curls are my goals honestly😔

[@amandarrwalker]

+my hubby suga Thank you so much love, you'll get there!

[@kristineparrotta2456]

You are gorgeous girl..... even with damaged hair!!! Your healthy hair looks awesome!!

[@maikabarry]

You are legitimately the prettiest girl I have ever seen!! I strive to have hair like yours one day, I'm currently on my curly hair journey and hope my hair can grow like yours. 😍😩 This is hella inspirational I'm so glad I came across this vid!!

[@Deandrax]

YOU HAVE BEEN SO BEAUTIFUL YOUR WHOLE LIFE WITH LEGIT EVERY HAIR STYLE ...I'm glad your hair is healthy now🌸

[@aimeejackson8391]

I love this video! I'm so glad you finally put one up ☺️

[@amandarrwalker]

+Aimee Jackson thank you love! It's long overdue ❤

[@sabreaj]

Gorgeous hair on a gorgeous girl! Glad you were able to rediscover your natural texture

[@rainbow3174]

I have bleached and heat damedged hair and this video really inspired me to go curly I’ve been transitioning for a year now and I think I am ready for my big chop!!!

[@leeanneHolgan]

Just beautiful! Just recently I had my hair cut at another salon but I've been getting Deva cuts for many years at Devachan on Broom street in Manhattan. I'm much older then you, but for the majority of my life I've had cuts that totally were working against what my natural hair wanted to do. And I was needing to blow dry the style that the stylist gave me. I knew my hair had lots of body,, but NEVER knew I had wavy, curly hair until I went to Devachan and Jackie cut my hair with its curl and waves in mind. I need to go back! Thank you for the inspiration :)

[@kdooley41]

Girl... You and your hair are absolutely gorgeous..Im so glad at this day and time wearing your natural hair is not a bad thing..curly kinky hair is bomb..

[@amandarrwalker]

Thank you so much!! Yes, it’s amazing ❤️

[@azzariahstyles5404]

i love how your hair looks at 6:17 cuz it just looks so thick and healthy even though past that it still looks extremely healthy it's one of my favorite pictures

[@clarissaxplainsitalll]

You were pretty with straight hair but you look so beautiful natural! Loved your video👍

[@caarolinaa336]

oh ma gawddddd you're hair is just flawless!!

[@ydali898]

So pretty! 😍 I’m determined to try to embrace my curls again .. these journey videos are very helpful

[@meli7228]

Amazing hair journey. Your curls are so beautiful!!

[@millyvega8993]

Awesome transformation. Your hair looks amazing. Can't wait to see your next video showing the treatments and styling products you use.

[@amandarrwalker]

Thank you so much!! Feel free to check out my channel as I have TONS of videos with styling routines & treatments! ❤️

[@rubyvasquez8433]

Absolutely stunning!!! ❤️favorite curly transformation vid👌🏼

[@karlarivera1514]

best HAIR JOURNEY video i have seen because of the lots of pictures and you explained very well thank u

[@amandarrwalker]

+karla rivera thank you so much! And thank you for watching :)

[@HS-jh4zm]

So I'm a white girl with curly hair and I've spent the majority of my 27 years trying to hide the fact that i don't know how to style it! from wearing it in buns to trying to straighten it..but the past few years I've been trying to embrace it because I do LOVE curls. but after watching your video, I realize that my hair isn't healthy. It looks somewhat like a few of your damaged photos and I am desperately wanting to get it in shape! sorry for the lengthy comment, but I was wondering what kinds of protein treatments, deep conditioners and such that you might favor?

[@ems8717]

Holli Stanley I've seen some good reviews on organichairgrowthco on Instagtam

[@VanessaGarcia-tp2mi]

try using the new hydrate + repair protein power treatment from the Manuka Honey and Yogurt line (Shea Moisture) its BOMBBBBBB like it’s super thick and it makes my 3a/3b (little of 3c curls) curls so soft!!😭😍

[@hula62]

Me too. White girl with curl... my mom would torched me to get it straight. I have straightened it which fried it. I have just started going natural.

[@dianabiondo550]

Holli Stanley hi lovely I know i’m super late but i highly recommend any of shea moisture’s deep conditioners. I especially love the super fruit complex one and the Jamaican black castor oil one! also, using castor oil, rosehip oil, avocado oil and many others on your hair before showering will help with repairing It :)

[@ellie-pm9hp]

hello i know this is like...super late...but if it’s still damaged then just have a big chop, 4, 5, 6 inches or so. Treatments work 10x better when you chop a big chunk off! the new hair will grow back really healthy. Then look into treatments n stuff x

[@sereia1381]

You're incredibly beautiful and a great example of natural beauty !

[@bouchra222]

THIS transformation saved my life!

[@BSapphire]

my god😍😍 you’re stunning! And in love with your hair, it’s beautiful !

[@amandarrwalker]

Thank you so much!

[@miraclesR4Eva]

You look so bomb!!! This has inspired me so much I can't wait to start my journey and thank some of my KZbin inspo like yourself . I'm really love this

[@cuteness495]

very informative, thanks for the pics. I will be getting my damaged ends cut off as well

[@fleurclaramoon3899]

Best évolution's explication with détails ever. So motivating!!! Thank you so much ❤

[@squidmom390]

thanks for that info on the Deva Cut. Never had one and have been transitioning for 3 yrs.been trimming my own hair. really want that beautiful volume u have. thanks again hun!!😍

[@susanalopez6648]

You look so beautiful with curly hair!

[@radioactiveood]

This amazing and gives so much hope to ppl who say their won't curl anymore

[@amandarrwalker]

+radioactive ood thank you! I never even knew I had these kinds of curls. Can't believe I've been missing out on them this whole time! ❤

[@WaddahaMedani]

I started my natural hair journey in January of this year, I have noticed a lot of change to my hair even my friends started noticing that my hair is getting healthier and your video got me more motivated to continue my journey ❤

[@k1koux58]

Props to you gurl, YOUR HAIR LOOKS AMAZING !!!

[@amandarrwalker]

Thank you so so much!!

[@nivedhitha3022]

You have motivated so many of us here! Thank you!

[@Sarelly]

This is so relatable!

[@MieshaAlexander]

The 2 hr bleach?!! That's literally a nightmare! But I love your hair now 😍

[@joycerivera9460]

1 year done six months to go 👸🏽💕

[@amandarrwalker]

+Joyce Rivera you can do it! 💪🏽❤

[@beysamert]

Joyce Rivera can you tell me how it is now?❤️

[@allybee_]

How is it?!

[@Star-dj1kw]

Your first Deva cut is gorgeous!!!

[@marlenejaure4566]

Omg your hair is so beautiful I used to have tight curl pattern but with straightening and bleaching my curls are almost gone!! 😭😭😭😭 I was watching my old pics when my hair was beautiful. And by watching your video you inspired me to get my transition . I'll try my best . Thank you for sharing.

[@Itzmeaayan928]

Wow girl those curls are great

[@mery7277]

Omg thankyou so much. This video inspires me, my hair get soo much damaged that i get motivation with this video 😘thankyou

[@Ank6612]

Omg, I love your natural hair

[@angelxoxo777]

I payed more attention to you than I did to your hair, you’re so gorgeous! 😍 but your journey was inspiring and your results are amazing.

[@ceciliavin]

Can you do a video on how to install/blend your curly clips ins please? I really want to get some and yours look beautiful x

[@paolabueso]

Wow! You are stunning and your hair looks beautiful. Thank you for sharing this!

[@goodday2963]

Would love another video like this one! What does your hair looks like today? 💕

[@itsnotthatdeepluv]

she's stunningggg😩

[@Mixedbeauty11]

I'm glad you share this viedo it can help inspire others who have experience breakage and bleach damage. You got be careful with hair salons and bleaching their supposed to put a protector to prevent you're hair from getting bleach damage. And plus it can be very costly which is why I do my hair treatment and bleaching treatment. My hair is the same way it grows really fast my hair had hair breakage from L'Oréal Oreo developer it expired and snapped one side of my hair. It had looked like I has shaved one side of my hair but I'm grateful my hair grew back along with my curl pattern.

[@ginajones5453]

I'm so in love with your hair so beautiful

[@amandarrwalker]

Thank you so so much!!!

[@angelicacruz3234]

Your hair is absolutely gorgeous !! 😍

[@Shellarella74]

Girl you are beautiful !!! Thank you for sharing your story 💕

[@amandarrwalker]

Thank you love!

[@jadejohnson1079]

That is so incredible omg congratulations!!!!! Abt to schedule for a deva cut. 😍😍😍😍👏🏽

[@amandarrwalker]

Thank you!! Yessss get it girl!

[@katpap6503]

No matter how much you ve damaged your hair you look gorgeous in most of these photos!☺ Even with the bad bleach I like your hair.

[@peytonpeters1521]

your curls are beautiful!

[@hamstergum1587]

Omg 2 hours I feel so bad for you boo!😭

[@veilbreak5867]

This transformation is phenomenal! Inspirational :)

[@phatboostv5966]

After your first devacut , you looked SO MUCH HAPPIER ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@autumnleigh506]

Omg you are so naturally beautiful!!!

[@aaliyahclarke8407]

i honestly think blonde suits u!! u looked gorgeous with it!! But honestly any color looks good on u!

[@amandarrwalker]

+Aaliyah Clarke I loveddd the blonde! Wish I could go back to that color without damaging my curls. Maybe some day 😬 Thank you ❤️

[@evelynallen8785]

HOLY SSSSSHHHITT. THERE’S ALWAYS HOPE

[@juliah14]

I'm so jealous. You went from almost no hair with so much damage to gorgeous long thick healthy curly hair!

[@chinitah.4589]

love the way you did your hair journey. ❤

[@amberhusband9114]

A month ago I quit sulfates and silicones and developed a curly hair routine. *i also cut of a few inches* and my hair is so healthy now! Before it was frizzy and dead.

[@rosew3186]

Wow, what a transition. It was scary and exciting at the same time!!!!!

[@Jaszy912]

wow what a transition, which deep conditioner & protein treatments did you use?? Ive got to know!!!

[@doloresw]

I love your Deva cut! Im in Maryland and am having a difficult time finding a stylist that does curly 3c hair. Its like its like I only find people doing natural braided hair or locs.

[@AuntyKinu]

Try Fiddleheads in DC.

[@doloresw]

AuntyKinu thanks I look it up

[@ikapika]

Dolores White I LIVE IN MARYLAND too!! I have 3B hair and I got a perm 2 years ago, but I'm trying to cut all the relaxed hair off.

[@GirlyCurlyK]

Try diaspora salon

[@AuntyKinu]

Also I have 4a hair but Vicky did a great job on the cut- even though she's Asian lol.

[@jamelgonzalez8427]

You are actually flawless omg 🤤🥰

[@memesmith5772]

Girl you did that, and you grew up beautiful

[@kait8935]

i’m so obsessed w your curls if I had hair like that i’d never straighten it ughhhhdhdhd

[@victoriabermudez6079]

You are so gorgeous!! And I LOVE your curls

[@keelyferguson8582]

You look sooo different omg!! So beautiful!