How I Bounced Back from a MAJOR L!!! | Updated Hair Routine

[@ESSNTL]

First of all, I missed you guys! Secondly, I am sooooooo sorry for the super long video but there was no other way to capture all of the information. I wanted to connect with you guys again so I wanted to actually talk and share as much as possible. I hate its been so long since I gave you guys a video but honestly, it took a very long time for me to not only become comfortable with my hair while learning it but to even be comfortable filming about it again. Even this video has me a little nervous! 😩 Anyways thank you for being so awesome and sticking with us! ❤️

[@neyburra2960]

I can't watch it! I get a pop up message saying it's not available

[@monnea2407]

@@neyburra2960 same for me😖😖

[@queenerepia]

OMG!! Your hair has flourished. It looks so healthy.

[@klp3073]

So glad to see you back. You were the very first person I remember watching when I was trying to learn about healthy relaxed hair care on YT. At the time, I was relaxed and I loved your advice. When everything happened with your hair, I felt SO BAD for you. But, watching how you've handled it with such a positive outlook (although I'm sure you've had plenty of tough times that we did not see) has been so encouraging. Your hair looks beautiful! I’m so happy for you and look forward to seeing you continue your journey.

[@Itgyrl909]

The video I’ve been waiting for... & I’m not disappointed. Your hair is Freaking AMAZING!!

[@aanaayss]

OMG I loooove your hair!! It's grown so much and its beautiful both natural and relaxed

[@oriettamc]

Really enjoyed this video and happy to see how fulfilled you are with your natural hair journey :D It's looking AMAZING!

[@autumnwilliams1512]

Yes! I’ve been waiting patiently! 😩 your hair is so pretty and has grown so much!! 😍

[@Lee-wb8mt]

I love Aussie too! I deep condition with the 3 minute miracle, add olive oil and indirect heat (hooded dryer). Once a week after an oil pre-poo and sulfate free shampoo. My hair is retaining length!

[@jadefrimpong1517]

The growth is on point sis 😍😍😍 you look so beautiful

[@ashcash5035]

I love it. It's beautiful. Some of these youtubes go through a 72hr wash day with 10,563,842 steps and 18 different products. It's hard to keep up with them. Also I bought a knock off denman brush from the beauty supply and the bristles are really stiff.

[@yasminebrown2713]

Yasss!!! I’ve been waiting for thisss😆😆

[@tliw2]

I used to watch you when you were relaxed because you were one of the few promoting healthy relaxed hair. I watched you when you did your color (beautiful) and my stomach literally hurt when you told your big chop story. I'm so glad to see your hair so healthy and GORGEOUS!! I'll miss seeing you in the relaxed lane, but this is best for you, so I'm happy for you!

[@reiansandiford]

ok your hair looks bomb!! I wish my wash and go could look like that lol you should make a video of how you refresh your hair in the morning

[@k.morton7283]

Welcome back!!! Your hair looks great!!!!!

[@robinl9995]

FINALLY 🙌🏾 and of course your hair has progressed beautifully 😍

[@kayjay570]

Your hair looks beautiful so glad you ladies are back

[@HeiDiLuv]

YESSSS I SENSE YOUR "GROWTH" AND IT IS REFRESHING TO THE SPIRIT! STAY "NATURAL"! CONTINUED ENLIGHTENMENT SIS! IJS QQN

[@karameldrip9703]

Yeessss! Been waiting for this! 😍😍

[@bebellzfortune4632]

Gurllll!! It's been a longtime since your bigchop!! I was waiting for you!! I'm so glad you are back!!😍😘🙏🏾💪🏾❤

[@ESSNTL]

Yessssss, I'm back honey!

[@RoxannaRenea]

Your hair is so beautiful❤. I've been transitioning for almost 2 years I'll be chopping soon! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@marshaanis4057]

I missed you and wow your has hair grown so much. Beautiful as always.

[@kylasbibi]

Your hair is gorgeous!!! I am so with you on Trader Joe Shampoo and conditioners. Fabulous and cost effective!!!

[@GottaLoveScarlette]

I'm sorry but you are SOOO gorgeous! Just flawless omg!! Your hair looks amazing, i'm really happy for you. ❤️❤️

[@alexispeebles6585]

Ugh! I’ve been waiting for this video for soooooo long and I can’t watch it on any device. I’m getting a message that says the video isn’t available 😫😫. But from the thumbnail your hair looks GREAT!

[@whydubu]

Damn Sus!! I’ve been waiting forever for this!

[@wd1456]

Your hair looks amazing!!

[@naikineshae]

Yes to the growth! I miss y’all!

[@AmberSumerall]

I love this girl! ❤️ She’s so hair-educated!

[@blairsanders3498]

First off your hair looks bomb! So glad you did an updated video! I've been natural for about a year and a half. I first began by transitioning and then I did my big chop in August of last year. My hair also has different curl patterns all over. In the back my curls are tighter and then my front left quadrant is looser than my other curls as is the top of my hair. I recently got my hair blown out and straightened for the first time in a year this past January and decided to get my hair cut into a Bob style because I had so much damage. Now I'm trying to figure out when I should next get my ends trimmed. My only problem is all of the stylist in my city which is a super small city in Texas..about 30,000 people. All of the stylist around where I live only know how to or only want to cut my hair when it's blown out. I really don't want to get my hair blown out every six months or so because I'm trying to stay away from heat. So my question for you would be how did you go about finding a good natural hair stylist?

[@ESSNTL]

Whew! Finding a good natural hair stylist was a task!! I basically searched on instagram for months. I was willing to travel so I just stalked sylists' pages looking at their work, client reviews, and their PRICES! I found a stylist who was based in Charlotte and I traveled for the appointment. She did a great job trimming my ends (although she did have to slightly blow it out because of how "dense" my hair is). She used the cool setting on the blow dryer though and she was gentle. I personally don't think using heat one or twice a year is too bad. I'm beginning to think that its slightly necessary to get a thorough trim if you have thick hair.

[@blairsanders3498]

@@ESSNTL thanks for responding! Dallas is about 2.5 hours from where I live so I'm going to search Instagram for stylists out there!

[@ladynefertitibk]

Goodness your hair grew fast.

[@marshaanis4057]

You know your are beautiful when you are gorgeous without makeup and about to wash your hair.

[@denyshadials5702]

I love the shape❤️. I’m so glad you found what works for you. And thank you for showing empty products 👏🏾 Don’t get me wrong, I think product reviews are entertaining and I know they make money, but I really don’t like this excessive ‘buy and try’ perception influenced on KZbin. I mean it’s not even realistic for any natural (budget or otherwise). I also don’t like that most of these reviews are several expensive products-depending on your hair type, that’s not realistic either. I know it’s not really a big deal (since it’s your money, not mine), but there are so many women with my hair type knee deep in mane choice and as I am (and very disappointed with their results). And they’re asking me what brands I use, totally shocked that I don’t use hardly any expensive products, go to salons, or add hair to any of my protective styles. It’s almost like they’re trapped in this cycle. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@vengefuliquefury4525]

1) Welcome back 2) I don't know if it's just me, but I can't watch the video. I've tried on the KZbin app for the Roku stick, as well as on the website and my phone, but it's not working.

[@pinkpolish4189]

Vengefulique Fury me too! Bummer

[@pumpkinpiez]

I tried to watch the video on my iPhone 8 Plus, but I got a message saying, “This video is unavailable on this device”.

[@TWForeeever]

pumpkinpiez same

[@kami1017]

Same

[@ESSNTL]

KZbin's been acting janky lately. Can you see it now?

[@pumpkinpiez]

ESSNTL Yes! I can view it now. Thank you!

[@liberated-imani3060]

😭😭 relaxed hair. I just like watched you go from relaxed hair to natural in one night.. what relaxer were you using ?

[@ESSNTL]

NEJAT IMANI it wasn’t the relaxer that damaged my hair, it was the color 😩 but my go-to relaxer was always Soft and Beautiful or Just For Me

[@liberated-imani3060]

O yes I know boo. I was just sad that the relaxed hair is no more. I was looking up tips on relaxed hair and when I found your videos I subscribed and kept on watching until when your hair got damaged from the coloring. To me it was a roller coaster of emotions in one night lol. Thank you tho, am going to give those relaxers a try.

[@ESSNTL]

NEJAT IMANI sometimes I forget that this whole tragedy was documented in real time! 😂😂😂 but thank you for watching! And hit me up on IG if you ever have any questions. Good luck on your hair journey!! ❤️

[@liberated-imani3060]

ESSNTL 😄😄

[@naturallytami6601]

Girl, my thick type 4 hair hates the denman brush too. If you’re looking for a great Detangling brush, try the Felicia Leatherwood Detangling brush it cost $14, but it’s definitely a game changer. The only brush I swear by. www.brushwiththebest.com

[@PalomaBerroa]

Love it! Thank you for sharing. ☺️

[@angellicajimenez2550]

Our hair is so similar, even with the different patterns! Also, have you considered a Tangle Teezer? I love mine!

[@ESSNTL]

No I haven't tried it, I need to! Do you use it for styling too or just to detangle in the shower?

[@angellicajimenez2550]

@@ESSNTL I use it for both. It's great for defining curls!

[@londonk69]

You favor Malaysia from Basketball wives to me ..don't know if you heard that before lol anyway great way to bounce back your hair is fabulous!!!

[@athickie]

Curls purrdy as ever!

[@deedrajackson2595]

Your hair is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing

[@kendrabrevard1976]

we missed you guys

[@brittneyr.5114]

Weird. I actually love the Denman. I'm thinking about trying the Felicia Leatherwood brush though, I heard it was the best detangling brush for natural 4's.

[@ESSNTL]

if you try it, let me know how it is!!

[@brittneyr.5114]

@@ESSNTL ok.

[@Kena_sunshine]

Your hair is sooo beautiful!

[@ESSNTL]

Thank you, Kena!!

[@kenicke579]

Wait it’s saying this video is unavailable on my device. I have an iPhone?

[@ESSNTL]

Can you see it now?

[@kenicke579]

I can! Thank you! Also your hair looks amazing!

[@taylorrogers2014]

Have you tried using the Annie version of a denman brush I like it so much better than a regular Denman I also took out every other row of my brush and it works so much better

[@ESSNTL]

I'm gonna try that! I know I loved my old Denman so maybe this is just a different type of brush.

[@yayadekin237]

I've waited for this video for SO long and KZbin is saying that "its unavailable on my device" they got me fucked up😭

[@chandaharrison9389]

Great progress!!

[@sydneyhenderson4352]

your hair looks beautiful ❤ do you think you'll ever relax again?

[@enjoylifesmile]

Beautiful hair and amazing spirit 💜

[@monnea2407]

Girl that eco styler gel was $3 at my local dollar general....i guess I should have purchased it💁💁💁

[@ESSNTL]

that was a STEAL!

[@Sunkissed_Michelle]

I used to love that Trader Joes conditioner until they changed the formula and added silicone.

[@monnea2407]

I truly enjoyed this video💖💖

[@nickyclauchar1112]

Hey girl i love you hair, do you take any hair vitamins? if you do which ones do you take?.

[@ESSNTL]

nicola Swaby when I first big chopped, I tried taking the Hair, Skin, and Nails gummies but I ate them like candy and they were gone in like 2 weeks 😂 I never bought any more.

[@nickyclauchar1112]

@@ESSNTL Lol😃😆 ok thanks for replying

[@vettejakes]

Thank you for the video!

[@meticulouslymeticulous9589]

Hmmm....am I the only one getting a notification that reads "This video is unavailable on this device". Trying to watch it on my phone...

[@naturallytami6601]

Meticulously Meticulous same here 😩

[@vengefuliquefury4525]

It's not working for me either

[@ESSNTL]

I've been having the same issue all day! One minutes is available, the next its not. I think YT is glitching. But its only on this video😭

[@moonandstarsatnight]

Hey girl! You said your hair was classified as 4A/4B. Do you know which one is in which section?

[@ESSNTL]

I believe the top/crown of my head is 4a and the sides and back are 4b. But I swear my temples are 4c lol

[@moonandstarsatnight]

ESSNTL I feel like I have all three types as well. Very loose in the crown, curly in the back, and kinky on the sides. Black hair. 😫

[@gemruby41]

Which Camille rose moisture deep conditioner you use?

[@ESSNTL]

It was the Algae Renew Deep Conditioner w/ cocoa and mango butter

[@katrinafranklin4294]

Do you think you'll ever relax your hair again?

[@ESSNTL]

Honestlyyyyyyy... its unlikely lol

[@simplyme9269]

Can you do natural styles for weddings or parties?

[@ESSNTL]

Simply Me hmm, email me! [e-mail]

[@simplyme9269]

@@ESSNTL I'm sorry for the misunderstanding I meant I would like to see styles for weddings or parties not for me personally.

[@ESSNTL]

Simply Me 😂😂😂 yes, I’ll make a video on wedding and party styles.

[@user94585]

Beautiful!

[@OBEY123123]

Awwww honeyyyy your so cute!

[@OBEY123123]

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[@monnea2407]

This hair💖💖💖💖💖😍😍😍😍

[@tashun717]

I'm scared. I need help! The l😩😫😫😫😥

[@OBEY123123]

Hi I love you guys I’m from Toronto, Ontario

[@Michelles_Daughter]

Did you lose weight Aliyah? It looks like it

[@ESSNTL]

My mom swears I have but I can't tell 😂

[@kendrabrevard1976]

it's just a black screen

[@tynabelance3954]

try the green wetline xtreme gel and thank me later girl

[@tynabelance3954]

it doesnt pair with a lot of products but the definition is BOMB

[@TheThyckVixen]

Welp...off to trader joes 🛒