How I Transitioned to Natural Hair | 10 Tips

[@alyssacandice7442]

i’ve straightened my hair nearly everyday for a year, i was insecure because of how damaged my curls were but i’m very confident in getting a change and stop using so much heat :) thankyou

[@ayabricha2381]

you go sisss ❤️ keep it up

[@daniparker4157]

It’s been a year how’s it going

[@CappuccinoBabino]

Have literally been mourning the loss of my curls after a year of straightening once a week and never focusing on my curls. SUPER scared to stop styling and focus on the damage but this video totally gave me the confidence to tackle my natural hair and get back to feeling beautiful again. Thank you for sharing your journey!!! You are absolutely gorgeous btw!

[@filmsbynix]

Update pls

[@CappuccinoBabino]

@@filmsbynix this video SAVED my curls. After getting my hair trimmed from all thr damage I did her regimen to build the protein back and get my curls and that was the begining of this entire past year of me being completely natural and I haven't gone back since. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@shkhz3014]

@@CappuccinoBabino Is there anything you used to lengthen your hair before cutting? Because honestly, I don't want to cut my damaged hair now. I want to lengthen my hair a little and then cut it so that I don't get very short hair.

[@soyouwannabea]

Your hair is so beautiful!!! I’m still trying to grow back all of my length. This natural transition is tough but I’m determined. Love your videos so much ❤️

[@amandarrwalker]

Thank you so much for watching!! I hope these tips help

[@soyouwannabea]

Amanda Walker no but the person who cut my hair combed my hair all the way out dry and caused a lot of damage. She then cut it as if it were straight hair, also dry, so I had to let my hair grow out a bunch and then get it trimmed correctly to fix all of the damage. So it seems like I got a big chop lol.

[@amandarrwalker]

Oh no 😭 Definitely try to find a curly hair stylist! I found mine on deva curl’s website, but I believe ouidad also has certified stylists as well. I’ve had my fair share of bad stylists as well and it definitely sucks wasting your time, money and hair 😭😭

[@soyouwannabea]

Amanda Walker awesome! Thanks for the tip ❤️ I’ll definitely check to see if there are any devacurl or ouidad stylists where I live.

[@shkhz3014]

@@soyouwannabea Is there any update on how to lengthen hair?😢

[@LorriAileen]

Finally found someone with my EXACT hair texture! I am trying all of these tips! I just got a pixie cut because I wanted to get rid of all the damaged parts (which was pretty much all of my hair and why I went so short) so I’m praying this will bring back my naturally curly hair!

[@amandarrwalker]

Yassss!! You took the first big step with a cut, you go girl! Just keep giving your hair and scalp some TLC and your curls will be poppin in no time 🥰

[@baileywoote4565]

I have 2c/3a curls and am at the beginning of my curly journey. I am having such a hard time controlling frizz and defining curls. Ugh. I need help

[@kaeladavis4291]

I have 2c/3a aswell for the frizz wash your hair with cold water it helps

[@AnoN-ys7yc]

Kaëla Davis it doesnt help me

[@kaeladavis4291]

@@AnoN-ys7yc try adding gel also like eco or something but not too much just on the frizz

[@Becksnnc]

Gel is the saviour to combatting frizz. Get a small amount and run through your hands so that they are covered and praying hands it through your hair with it upside down and scrunch. Don't touch your hair AT ALL while its wet and drying either. That's the main culprit to making frizz appear.

[@emmaz7644]

Wash ur hair backwards and squeeze leave in conditioner out without rinsing it all... light oils help too

[@Maricucayiyi]

My name is Maria! Im not in my 20’s, or my 30’s.. I’m in my 40’’s and Im going to TRY to leave my hair natural for the first time ever... My mom started relaxing my hair since I was 5 or 6 yrs old.... Ive been watching videos like yours for several days... you millenials are more confident than many people that i know... so im going to give it a try! Wish me luck!

[@riyasharma478]

Every styler in my place only knows haircuts for straight hair

[@amandarrwalker]

I go to a Deva Certified stylist and you can search for them in your area on Deva Curl’s website! There are also Ouidad Salons and Rezo Academy - be sure to check those out as well to find a stylist in your area! ❤️

[@chilijordan8524]

There’s no way to get deva curl in the Caribbean can you do a cut tutorial that is girls can do it ourselves??

[@chilijordan8524]

Amanda Walker pleaseeee

[@machimuchy7963]

Same here

[@razanwaheeb286]

People in my place thinks my hair is dirty and abnormal :)

[@amandaleverette6340]

The pictures helped soooo much. I thought it was just my hair but my hair looks EXACTLY like your old pictures. Definitely need to do the big chop. Thanks so much

[@isabellabettoni1152]

Eating healthy is one of the most important things for healthy hair:)

[@amandarrwalker]

Absolutely!

[@Zengem620]

Seeing this gives me hope. I literally only straightened it once in over a year. It was the worst mistake ever never even knew this was possible .

[@bananapuff349]

Is it good now?

[@melikefood7657]

I’m currently transitioning from heat damage to natural hair

[@janely416]

What satin bonnet is that?! Mine doesn’t have a grip and comes off every night. Also, your curls are giving me LIFE and hope lol 😍

[@joex1084]

janely416 try pinning it in place with bobby-pins;)

[@kelviannaepperson3677]

I don't think my bonnet is actually made of satin so I use a satin scarf it's like for fashion so it has fringes on it

[@Afrohairlicious]

What a gorgeous girl! and OMG your hairrrrrr... beautiful!!

[@sierrarios1682]

Can you make a video on what you did when you transitioned? Or show a person who’s hair is currently damaged or transitioning? This video is helpful but your hair is already very healthy I’d like to see the process from damaged to healthy.

[@Lostatbrain]

Ive heard horror stories on devacurls , be carefulll

[@JazzyFilmsPH]

Look up Ayesha Malik, a fellow curly girl who used devacurls

[@alahmadxcx1013]

Yeaa me too

[@heyycurlfriends549]

Same!

[@doloresw]

Love your tips. What I found for me that works is using a micro fiber towel to remove the extra water from my hair. My hair has mojor shrinkage so after taking off the micro fiber towel I use my styling products and I have less shrinkage and my curls last longer in general.

[@amandarrwalker]

It really is all about the towels!! I’m so glad I stopped using regular shower towels because you can instantly see the difference - so much less frizz! 💕💕

[@evelynsantana5462]

After I've been deep conditioning my haur and leaving it natural my hair has been so much healthier.

[@amandarrwalker]

That's amazing!! YAY

[@ANA_youre_enough]

You’re hair is beautiful but your bone structure is just GOALS 😍😍

[@vic.toriaaa___6336]

Your hair is absolutely amazing! WOW!

[@amandarrwalker]

Thank you beautiful!

[@kimkogneeto]

i couldnt big chop either. im on 4 years with no relaxer. #teamnatural :]

[@amandarrwalker]

You go girl :)

[@esreen]

I regret big chop . My hair was the longest it had been in my life and i cut it off ...

[@saphirekitten13]

And your absolutely incredible and somehow I've been wearing my hair in a bun all day everyday and when I go to bed and never realized how crappy that is until now thanks to you I'm gonna be wearing it down more often 💙

[@yoony3460]

Dayum..you looked beautiful even with damaged hair. Your hair now looks gorgeous 😍

[@amandarrwalker]

Aww thank you! :)

[@onieshianapoleon2547]

yoony right

[@SuperLolitaxoxo]

this is giving me hope🙏

[@itl5196]

Love your voice! Your curls are bomb, congrats on your transition!

[@amandarrwalker]

Thank you so much!! 🥰❤️

[@kianaamari4082]

This video was soo helpful, I took a lot of notes lol. I just recently started my curly hair journey/recovery because I have so much heat and bleach damage. I’ll definitely go by what you said in this video because you have beautiful curls!! 💘💘

[@Jennifersnails]

Thank you I am now starting to transition to my natural curly hair...

[@Beautiful2219]

Love this video!! I’m in hair transition and this was helpful to watch this video as I seen my hair similar to your hair transition...thank you so much. I have saved this video to take note 😊 again, thank you.

[@shanxx-mk4tu]

My hair was curly but as I grew up my curls faded but I have these waves now I’m going to try some of these tips out.

[@Alana-gz1us]

Yay thanks so much this video is actually really helpful. I have 4A hair and always pull it back into a bun. Now I’m gonna try and stop

[@Candacelbraxton]

SO many good pictures and visual aids in this video, loved that! Made what you were saying easy to understand and follow along with

[@ericacarbonell4598]

I recently started my natural hair journey. You have beautiful hair and spirit. Thank you for the helpful tips. Stay blessed.

[@kix_annuh3911]

I love watching these types of videos because it helps with my hair transition...its 4 months since i big chopped

[@goodday2963]

Excellent video Amanda. Please make some videos for us to enjoy!

[@annastayziaa]

omg i didn't know about the scissors! :'( thanks for letting us know!!!

[@labori0826]

Thanks so much for your top 10 tips. I have been doing my natural curly hair journey for 3 months now and and wait till they are completely back.

[@amandarrwalker]

That’s amazing!! Keep up the great work :)

[@yoyomonique7483]

Yep my hair was long and when it was curly it was curly and there was a point where it went straight I couldn't stand it not coiling at the end so I cut the straight off about 2 or 3 inches and my wash and goes look great because the curls go all the way down !! I don't have the length I had but the curls look so much better and healthy actually probably over an inch grew back already and it's only been a little over a month ! It's worth cutting it

[@AshRaijin]

I am so inspired! I am gonna do it ! And start today

[@amandarrwalker]

Yay!!! Go go go!! 😍🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@anajiakennae]

thanks to you, i now know what a devacut is and i’m getting one soon!

[@danielamunozl]

This video gave me hope :) I thought my hair was growing back with unevenly texture all over. Now I know it's part of the process.

[@thechosengeneration4245]

Love ur hair and your makeup 💄 girl 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@ayabricha2381]

thank you very helpful, seeing the before and after gave me hope

[@Vera-dg3hf]

8:56 - THATS EXACTLY HOW MY HAIR LOOKS LIKE RIGHT NOW - so sad! i had long black curly hair and decided to bleach bleach bleach and more bleach! i cant wait to get my hair back! thank you!

[@fionaokeefe1906]

Ballsy Bunny don’t feel bad just shave it off and it will grow back! Trust me I’ve dyed my hair several colors and it’s now back to its original tone after I’ve shaved it which I get the urge to shave it like I let it grow out then it gets unbearable to deal with cuz it’s coily and thick so I just shave it off and basically go on vacation🙂trust me you will get your curls back I did👩🏻‍🦱actually I’m sort of a ginger but there’s no curly hair red head emoji☹️☹️☹️☹️

[@natashiaclifford8293]

Thank you for these videos your hair is amazing!!! I’m starting my healthy hair journey and pray it turns out like yours!!! You are beautiful by the way!

[@teznejensel9099]

Your hair is legit girl gorgeous!

[@elinorkent7188]

Great tips! I'll definitely get myself a satin bonnet

[@amandarrwalker]

Hope you love it!! 🥰

[@danielaperez880]

Amazing video! Just got my big chop on Saturday, I’m really enjoying it but at the same time I want my hair to grow fast and healthy, thanks for all the info! Also got a microfiber towel, silicon scalp massager, cone free deep conditioner and satin cap 🤸🏼‍♀️☀️ doing lots of research really helps when transitioning

[@eliseortiz4892]

Omg so I started my transition process and I been pulling it back because it's so short.. maybe that's why it hasn't been growing. Makes sense tho. Guess I will have to suck it up and leave it down or very loose ponytail.

[@eliseortiz4892]

Such a helpful video. Thanks babe!

[@amandarrwalker]

Yes girl!! Also having it too tight can pull at the follicle and cause hair loss and/or break the hair shaft. Super important to leave it loose! Even using a clip and putting it half up would be great. When I do put my hair up, I like to use scrunchies instead of the black elastics!

[@eliseortiz4892]

@@amandarrwalker yes lately I been using a scrunchie and i dont even tie it around, I just pull my hair through if that makes sense lol I'm going to try a hair clip! Thanks babe 💖💖💖

[@chalseywilder937]

That could over stretch your hair and make you lose the curl you're trying to grow

[@MARIAPEREZ-zs9mm]

I hate diffusing. I’m almost 8 months in my transition and i always air dry. I feel like my hair loves it more..thanks for your tips 😊

[@melilara893]

I loveeee your makeup ❣ Thanks for the video 🌸🌹💟

[@hollypoptg5810]

Your hair looks so beautiful! 😍 We actually have a very similar curl pattern but your hair is thicker than mine. Love your vids, you seem so lovely! Sending curly love all the way from London 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Chasity923]

Love your hair and the tips! I have one question, I work at a restaurant 5-6 days a week and need to tie my hair up. Any tips on how to tie it up without messing up my curls?

[@ThatsSoAbriana]

Recently i have bee. Struggling with my curls and had a bad bleach experience as well , I’m honestly happy you posted this video thank you !!!

[@amandarrwalker]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@kellysamaroo5673]

I did the keratin treatment it ruined my natural curls.. I really feel so mad at myself cus I literally ruined my hair and I need to cut my hair but I dont want to be a big chop! So it's kinda stressful. But what products would u reccomend I could also use while i use these tips u gave?

[@KpopInYourArea95]

You probably got a protein overload. Need to balance it with moisture to bring it back to normal and then alternate to keep it balanced

[@esthercampusano3434]

Great tips. Thank you❤

[@somayamaizate9374]

This video is giving me hope

[@JihaneMez]

you give me hope. it is so hard

[@adriannem5149]

Great Video! Thanks Amanda.

[@aspiringcaptain]

It’s been around a year and I’m getting impatient and I really want to chop off the horrible ends. But I’ll cut little by little until the damage is gone, probably every month

[@fernandamartins9418]

Hi Amanda, Thanks for the video, great tips. You sooo beautiful...also, would you mind to say the name of your lipstick and eyeshadows in the video? Thank you and great work.

[@mbrjessy9468]

My hair is chin length how can I trim it I want to but I don't know how 😥

[@goodday2963]

Love the video and your hair looks amazing! Thank you. 💖

[@bernadetastanionyte5372]

I´ve been straightening my hair for 2 years and had them bleached 3 to 4 times :/ I never really knew that I had wavy/curly hair every time I washed it, it was frizzy but not wavy or curly. Now I began to watch videos of how you refresh dead curls, because I got chopped of my hair a lot and found out they are a bit wavy but only in the lower section of my hair. Now I don't know if my hair structure is like that or if I actually have curly hair but it´s just dead if you know what I mean. It would really help me if you would answer me, your hair is gorgeous

[@anam5581]

Can you please tell us what you asked for to get your hair color its stunning!

[@nileshfernando9517]

When l finger comb with conditioner l get hair falls

[@saphirekitten13]

What brand sweater are you wearing its adorable I wish you would've put a link to it even though it's not hair related it's too cute though

[@anisa7652]

OMG I HAVE BEEN WEARING BUNS EVERYDAY WHILE TRANSITIONING AND NOW ONLY A LITTLE BIT OF MY FRONT HAS CURLS AND THE BACK OF MY HAIR IS WAVY😭 THANK YOU

[@brittanie3890]

You are sooo beautiful and watching your videos gives me hope that my hair will one day flourish! My hair is a hot mess to say the least and wearing It down sometimes isn't the best option because I have a million different curl patterns and random patches of hair that are straight so It looks really crappy. As long as my buns and up do's aren't tight is that okay?? (I also use a large satin scrunchie so theres minimal breakage) love your videos

[@amandarrwalker]

Thank you so much for watching! Keeping them as loose as possible is definitely going to help, and try not to brush the curls back too often :)

[@madlenj.4644]

@@amandarrwalker so you also didn´t cut them shot as you had a bit regrowth durinng transitioning from bleached to virgin hair? I heard the splitted ends from th bleach hair would go up. If thats true, it would also meet the virgin hair. Both is horrible cutting them too early so that the hair is very short but protected from split ends a the regrowth, as well as keeping the hair to not feel like having a very short hair cut but breakage also on the virgin hair which means, longer tansitioning.

[@amandarrwalker]

Yes! When I was transitioning I trimmed my hair every two weeks for this reason. The damage was irreversible so the only thing to do was cut the hair off. This worked for me instead of doing a big chop 😊 Eventually I got a professional curly cut to shape the hair and cut most of the damage

[@IndigoDetry]

this was so helpful thankyou

[@amandarrwalker]

Thank you for watching! ❤️❤️

[@franceskeller4536]

thank you so much for this❤️❤️ You’re beautiful!!!

[@amandarrwalker]

Thanks so much girly!! you're the best

[@franceskeller4536]

Amanda Walker you are too! deep condittoning is so important! im doing all these steps the next I straighten my hurr. its been a long time. just been working on self love and avoiding heat

[@glamis1284]

Hello my Dear, I’m loving your curls! Thank you for sharing! Also please can you do a makeup tutorial on this everyday beautiful look? Tysm😘😘

[@amandarrwalker]

Thank you for watching!! I loved this makeup look and can definitely do a video on it!

[@glamis1284]

Amanda Walker yeahhhhh🎊🎉🎊 Thank you! Just added you on @ also❤️❤️ I can’t wait to try it😘😘😘

[@Randaakarim]

Thank you for the video. What about using the cold air setting on the diffuser?

[@weronikajastrzebska2170]

You are so so beautiful and your hair are just goals 🔥 I'd die to have hair like this ❤️

[@latuaho3423]

This is so helpful thank you!!!!

[@angiem1402]

I was going to purchase the vida hair growth products but now I’m thinking about getting diva curls 🤔

[@mariem9783]

Your hair looks so good.. I've been using keratin in my hair for past 6months and I think it has my scalp dry and I can't handle the half curly half straight look when its wearing off. Considering stopping all together. I was wondering what products you use in your hair for styling?

[@Becksnnc]

Don't use keratin if your hair lacks moisture. It's going to make your hair even more dry. Keratin is a protein. You need a balance. Deep condition until your hair isn't dry any more and if your hair starts feeling mushy or looking limp, that is when it's time to add protein.

[@lalirocks1087]

Your hair is so beautiful! I have put on practice all he tips on one of your previous videos and it has worked amazingly.... thank you so much! Where did you color your hair? I love it. At a devacurl salon? What kind of dye you used?

[@kay093100]

Gorgeous I’m going through a transition right now.

[@Carlita7054]

You are soooo gorgeous! Seriously stunning

[@mayarabensalah8935]

thank you a lot this video is so helpful ❤❤🙏

[@isleeem]

My hair is curly in the roots and straight at the ends i know i have to shop it off but i just can't do it cz it's so long now and the straight ends are so much longer than the curls i don't know what to do in my life anymore smh

[@SalmaAhmed-sb7jm]

Omg same I cried for hours

[@isleeem]

@@SalmaAhmed-sb7jm same but i ended up doing protein treatment 🤷‍♀️

[@samar3634]

Beautiful hair.I am a beginner in this journey.O have high prosity hair and the moisture don't stay long on my hair I do pre po with coconut oil and alovera gel and the deep condition once a week and do the LCO method Any advice to reduce the frizz and keep the moisture longer Tx

[@chewy5113]

Hi! Any update about your hair?

[@DanielaTorres-sq7xp]

Wow this helped so much. I know that I have beautiful hair but now that I heard that buns can damage my hair I know that's the problem. I love doing buns but now I'm gonna need to hold that back / thanks so much this helped a lot you don't even know!!!💜 one question: is aloe vera gel good for you I hope you answer!!!!!

[@evianmason1630]

I love your looks thanks for the tips darling i will do this daily

[@amandarrwalker]

Thank you so much for watching! Hope they work for you 🥰

[@briannabombshell1921]

My hair used to be curly and I went an entire year without straightening it , I did protein treatments, Olaplex 3, everything and now it’s just wavy almost straight.

[@kikivega7812]

Do you have any tips on how to wear your natural hair at work without manipulation. I constantly put my hair in tight buns since I am in the restaurant industry and can't wear my hair down. I also didn't know that right buns damage your hair. Any suggestions?

[@reneeantheia5271]

Kiki Vega sane here !! I hate that!

[@patriciaajtic445]

beautiful !

[@May-qb3vx]

I’ve forgone heat for the last 5 years (literally. No heat). I’ve practically got hair that has NEVER seen direct heat and it still looks like stringy thin garbage (and I get trims every 2 months). I’m understanding why I used heat so much when I was younger but I’d rather sleep in than curl it in the morning so I haven’t started using heat again.

[@kijkaccount228]

Thank you for the video! One question. I have my hair up when I work and I work fulltime :( I feel like I don't have much time to leave my curls loose. Amy advice on how to treat hair gently while going to work?

[@stephaniecaroline3891]

Sulfates helps with product build up, you just have to find the right one... because some of them do dry out hair.. Tech italy doesn’t dry out my hair

[@ayeshagul7581]

So helpful

[@keiayrahlavon5091]

I about to cry cause I really need this video! But does you’re hair still grow ?

[@genevawelch9865]

You are so beautiful love your pink eye makeup

[@fernandamagalhaes867]

Do you have a recent video of you showing how you style your hair? I'm pretty curious

[@RenaeJGray]

How long were you transitioning your hair? What kind of products do you recommend for beginners

[@SolitudeDayys]

Great video. What products do u recommend to use after daily showers that include wetting the hair with water only and not using any conditioners or shampoos. So like I do my hair routine twice a week and between these “big” washes I wash my hair with water only daily

[@wandabarett8341]

You hair is soo beutiful. I'm transitioning to. I hate that straight part of my hair but well.

[@amandarrwalker]

It will get better! Slowly cut the straight ends if you’re not ready to big chop :)

[@grodriguez5154]

I just had my haircut and they used Thinning Shears and it completely ruined my curls, any suggestions on how to recover the curls or texture?

[@user-fy1xv6nu3f]

So I have a question. As soon as you get out of the shower should you wrap your hair in the towel first and then put in your products or put the products in first and then put it in the towel. Also how long are you supposed to keep the towel on for???

[@flavianaoliveira2262]

YASSS GIRLLL!! WHAT A GLOWW!!!! YOUR GORGEOUS!!! IM BRAZILIAN AS WELL AND ALL I CAN SAY IS WE ARE THE PRETTIEST!!!

[@nadiasolomone]

My hair has been damaged for as long as I can remember because I would straighten it everyday, use shampoos and Conditioners that have chemicals that are not good for your hair, always putting heat on it, i would go into pools which chlorine is not good for your hair and yea so I don’t know my real curl type maybe it’s 3a idk though