I Got A Cut To Restore My Damaged Curls | Hair Me Out | Refinery29

On this week's Hair Me Out, we follow Janaé to the salon as she prepares to get a cut to revive her curls. She meets with a curly cut expert to bring out her natural texture. Watch this video to see her transformation happen!
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[@namiraanjum7998]

Omg that stylist literally looks like a doll she’s so pretty

[@eppxk]

ikrr

[@pk6010]

she reminds me of a bratz doll! literally so cute

[@sadpeepolv6185]

Ikrr she's soo pretty

[@Bibblesupremacy1992]

@kripa naib someone’s jealous

[@nenaj1]

So does the client

[@emcemcemc]

This stylist loves her passion and you can see that energy being given away to her client! looks great

[@refinery29]

+airickmichaelson We think so, too! Thanks for watching!!

[@sunnybug165]

hii

[@katholeenloveit8923]

People who feed their fervor are amazing. I have a stylist who loves what she does and it shows.

[@hannahdisilvestro5898]

A stylist who is both educated in CGM and sometimes wears her hear straight? We love to see it 🥰

[@rebeccaa6904]

She’s not using the CGM though.

[@daria_8536]

Rebecca Ard the CGM is a choice, you don’t need to follow it to have healthy curly hair

[@rebeccaa6904]

Daria_85 no not all of it, but I wanted to correct Hannah.

[@thetongueofangels1882]

CGM?

[@a.jpurple6515]

; The Tongue Of Angels curly girl method

[@abigailjean7113]

ppl w curly hair seeing her touch her hair so much: 😳

[@yasminekassis9885]

Hahaha I’m getting anxiety watching it happen

[@MiliRoy02]

I dont even have curly hair but it still made me so uncomfortable

[@sabrinasangha9851]

looool I nearly spat out my drink! I was just thinking this, screaming inside "stop touching your hair"

[@ouuricaa]

Exactly

[@leonorsamayoa4429]

Lol I touch my curly hair all the time.. i like the frizzy curly look.. messy look 😆

[@izizzie92]

I started to straighten my hair at a really young age 'cause I didn't know how to take care of it and all my friends had straight hair. It has been 5 years that I've embraced my natural hair and I was so pleasantly surprise by how beautiful my hair is now 💕

[@refinery29]

+isabelamorais That's wonderful! We're so happy for you!

[@izizzie92]

@@refinery29 thank you ❤

[@kiaradewrance]

Same!❤️ my mom and gran always said that girls look better with straight hair, so I straightened it my entire childhood. And I’m talking EVERYDAY! Now, I haven’t touched my hair with any heat for over 3 years and I’ve just learnt the curly girl method and I’m loving it 😍😍

[@KAJAL-xr9yr]

Same. I got hair smoothening done 3 times and had straight hair for 2 yrs. But it's been 2 yrs of loving my dense wavy hair without guilt. ❤️

[@izizzie92]

@@kiaradewrance such a pain in the a**, right?! It was like being a prisoner of my own hair.

[@maggierobertson2962]

This stylist clearly knew what she is doing. Going curly takes a lot of teaching so getting in with someone knowledgeable is sure a great route.

[@taylor8350]

Why is nobody talking about how curly the hair stylist hair is like omg it is pure

[@skater101202303]

I audibly gasped when her curly hair photos came on screen, she’s stunning!

[@jebsta16]

When she motioned for her to flip her head...I almost automatically did it myself too. 🤣 Curly hair routine girls 🙋

[@tarass8737]

Lol me too. I realised exactly while reading your comment and i was like wtf am i doing. 😂

[@lizdarden3989]

She did such a great job restoring her curl pattern. She’s a real stylist

[@XtinaLucia]

Getting anxiety with how much she’s touching her finished hair. Your combing out the curls

[@Quode001]

Gorgeousss and that length suits her!! My hair isnt as curly but its thin and frizzy and i obsessively straighten it- i'm living for her curly transformation 😍

[@blacklabgoldens8197]

your hair is probably wavy give it a chance and you might be surprised

[@mediocrebankai3114]

If you start figuring out what your hair likes and treating it well, the frizz might actually be curls!!

[@marleyhill34]

When my hair was straight (chemical or heat) it lacked a lot of volume. Once I started wearing my hair curly (straight once every 12-16 weeks), it now has tons of volume. I shampoo (gentle sulfate or a non-sulfate) and deep condition my hair every week and it's in the best condition ever! I also apply a leave in every day even if its just a light mist so my hair isn't weighed down. Frizz is your hair's way of saying that it's too dry and it's swelling up to grab any moisture in the air from humidity. If you live in a desert area, there would be less frizz because there is very little humidity and moisture in the air.

[@Corn22]

your hair is probably wavy! try mousse and the curly girl method. i do the “squish to condish” technique (you can do it upside down or upright) and scrunch in the mousse. let it dry completely and then scrunch/fluff to break the cast. boom! waves

[@jesihutxh4566]

I’m so jealous that the stylists hair is only in half ponytails and they’re that thick 😂 those two mini ponies would be like if I put all my hair in two ponies

[@puglover6113]

Oh god.. lol I’m also jealous but my hair is almost like hers just a bit thinner

[@MissTXTee]

Girl, me too! Sometimes I squeeze my ponytail and question how it can be so pitifully thin....LOL

[@Pearl-_Perla]

YESSSS

[@nataliefrancis5520]

Ugh SAME lol 😩

[@nizvkfb7vsbvrsct723]

Don't worry she most definetly has braiding hair in that style.

[@Ameeraahh]

Her hair looks soooo good!!!!!! The stylist did amazing

[@refinery29]

+ameerahassan 100% agreed!

[@gabb5]

I love her curls, and they will only get healthier and bouncier, love to see our brown and black queens feelings confident 🥺👏🏽❤️

[@juicyneli89]

The hair stylist is drop dead Gorgeous 🥰

[@m.r.5016]

Juicy .... meh, little exaggerated don’t ya’ think?

[@snehab943]

@@m.r.5016 117 people disagree 😂

[@m.r.5016]

Sneha B .... k

[@user-xc9di1ko4t]

@@m.r.5016 nope Not exaggerated at all, she’s just that gorgeous

[@soupnfresh]

Does anyone else think the client is losing her hair? Hopefully she's been to her doctor for testing. Could be her thyroid.

[@amandarobbins2530]

Yes I'm a stylist and I noticed she has very thin hair especially compared to the earlier photos she showed.

[@anaeliseadney1627]

It could also be how she's treating her hair. I'd like to see it like a year from now

[@selinasesshy]

It looks like hormonal hair thinning to me mine is like this as well.

[@amandarobbins2530]

@@selinasesshy yeah exactly. Heat and chemical damage can cause thinness at the ends but not sparseness at the root like that. I would imagine this is a hormonal issue.

[@soupnfresh]

@@selinasesshy Yes, it's the reason why I thought and mentioned thyroid. The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate the body's function. 🙃

[@drm1417]

I’ve been straightening and putting a lot of heat my hair/ doing braids since I was really young. And over quarantine I started wearing my hair natural. I’m really happy and I love my curls so much. I’m still learning and I do have damage but it’s going well so far

[@sanazlol7433]

Aw i always love hearing curl stories as a wavy/curly haired person who previously damaged the heck out of their hair

[@gabb5]

You better be treating those waves right

[@hi-bg7du]

Do you like Liam Payne cause I saw your pfp and I like his music too

[@sanazlol7433]

Gabby haha I’m trying my best,i have major length but so little volume so I’m trying to work on that atm

[@sanazlol7433]

hi omfg absolutely!i’ve been a directionor for like what,7,8 years?!

[@sanazlol7433]

Kittycatbunnydog Hiii omg I’ve found two directionors so far i feel so blessed hehe

[@SuperCrankycow]

Thank you for this... Finally someone who was real in her transformation! This was a real routine that someone can follow and not just styled hair that look got but later people don't know how to manage

[@faber6649]

Takes way too long to find a stylist who actually knows how to cut curly hair well. It's a struggle

[@Sailor.Catracha]

Yes!!! My hair is long and really want some layers but can't find the right stylist here.

[@MsStrawberryBacon]

Look up curlyhairartistry for a stylist near you

[@MsStrawberryBacon]

@@Sailor.Catracha look up curlyhairartistry for a stylist near you

[@jessicalizarraga9160]

@@Sailor.Catracha same stuggle here

[@surbhii.k]

We don't have curly hair experts in India 😢 i want to embrace my curls but don't know how to start.

[@everberry51]

I wish they’d listed the products cus her curls look so bouncy!! Love this transformation 🥳

[@solypoly23]

If she continues to take care of her hair it will get curler. I'm so happy she decided to go curly.

[@rebeccaa6904]

Yes! I wonder what would happen if she actually got a curly hair cut. This isn’t the CGM and the cut was a straight cut, not a curly cut.

[@solypoly23]

Rebecca Ard for me personally I just did a big chop twice and my hair got super curly. Idk about a curly cut I feel like those are expensive. But hey she was happy and that’s all that matters! She’s embracing something that many of us curly heads have been ashamed of because of society.

[@nataleedenlinger635]

i have hair like hers and i can’t find anyone who doesn’t mess it up

[@cameron30333]

Her curls definitely show signs of damage from her previous styles and hair care but I guarantee with some curly products she’ll get them back! Love to see it!😍

[@refinery29]

Have you ever gotten a cut like this? Share with us below!

[@itssomeoneduh1918]

Nop

[@justteresiah]

No. Never 😥

[@debrah.4065]

I need a cut for the right shape for my curly hair. Its so annoying because the curls fall into my face . ugh. Not easy to find a good curly hair cutter !

[@loreleisantini712]

Sadly not

[@yogurLAPIZ]

No, because I'm scared of hairdresser in my city. No people in Spain have really curly hair, more on the soft side ones, so if I get it cut like I did in the past they will give me 80's look.

[@choirkitty]

I have very wavy hair and when I got 6 inches taken off, my hair sprung up into a beautiful s curl and I was so happy to see that! Rocking the curly girl :)

[@TheTeresamori]

Her hair is so fine it makes me so uncomfortable thinking she was bleaching it so much and straightening it. My heart.

[@jaszlyyy]

One of the best they’ve done! Her hair looks GREAT! She looks amazing, and the stylist was knowledgeable and skilled. just one beautifully well done naturally curly hair transformation. Great job!!!

[@abigrace8701]

She looks amazing. Love the stylist here, would love to see more of her

[@washurhands5079]

I love this! Her look, the stylist and her job.the outcome😍

[@VeeLondon1449]

This was so amazing I'm going to try this routine as my hair is literally the same as Janaè's before her make over. So thank you.. x

[@refinery29]

+v.a.london Best of luck! So glad you got something out of the video!

[@VeeLondon1449]

@@refinery29 Most definitely. Again thank you x

[@connieclark5273]

Thank you for continuing this series safely. ❤️

[@refinery29]

+connieclark Thank you for continuing to watch!! ❤️

[@justteresiah]

Her hair actually looked like it got thicker 😍

[@demonicastar]

A good hairstylist can make thinning hair look fuller with the right cut especially with curly hair 🙂

[@kazuko8102]

I’m proud of you and I love your hair it looks beautiful

[@hiimpaul8205]

Love when ppl get hair transformations. A hair cut really does benefit the transformation. Good work ❤️ and I learned some tips for my own curly hair . I recently got a dry cut also. Loving it 💕

[@refinery29]

+exoticillusion We are so glad to hear that! Thanks for stopping by to watch!

[@skybluegirl878]

What a transformation! She looked so much lighter and joyful! Shoutout the hairstylist who knew what she was doing and helped her!

[@francy8575]

Love this transformation and from someone with super curly hair for 60 years this is exactly what I do. Love the stylist and the model!!!

[@kookieproly201]

i would love this stylist to make a video on how to treat you hair on a daily basis: how often do you have to wash it in the week, when do you have to comb your hair and how often? what hairstyle can you do if you don’t want to wear them without a scrunchie (open), just things to make sure you are treating your hair well and healthy

[@rachbeth86]

She’s so beautiful and her end result was stunning!

[@TrollBot.]

At first I was like I dont think it will work, and then im like Wwhhhooooooo!!! IT LOOKS SO GOOD!!! BRAVO!!! She knows her stuff!!! 😍❤

[@crystalcorrea762]

Yes!!! Thank you for this. Been enjoying my curls and this video was amazing ✨❤️

[@indigoocean7906]

As a 4b girl when I see people with such a loose curl pattern finding it hard to embrace/ manage their curls I am a bit bewildered ngl 🤣

[@kaonashii.]

THIS I’m literally like “how?” 💀 Their curl type is the main one that’s socially acceptable and portrayed/represented in the media. And I don’t mean to come off as rude/bitter but I don’t get how one can still be insecure when they’re publicly affirmed.

[@indigoocean7906]

Honestly because over on my side the only representation I was getting was a mixed/ lightskin girl with loose curls despite being none of the above but nevertheless ✍🏾....

[@sylviaackerman9659]

As someone who struggles with a looser curl pattern the truth is that most of the people in media that have been shown had their curls styled with a curling wand. Most product are either made for straight hair or for tighter curl patterns. So they are either too thick or too drying.

[@laurac86]

Lauren Ashley - My issue with having a looser curl pattern has nothing to with being social acceptance, it’s that because it’s so loose it’s not quite curly enough at the root to middle yet super curly at the back of my head so it’s mismatch mess. On top of that my hair is thinner so most curl products are either too heavy or they give my hair that stringy look. I’ve tried for years to find a routine that works and something that makes me like how it looks but it’s just always been easier for me to straighten it 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@emmam1588]

As someone with 3a hair, I've only JUST recently started to embrace my hair fully. I've always loved my curls, but I grew up thinking that the only way to make my hair manageable/tame/neat was by straightening it. Learning proper ways to take care of my hair (through KZbin) and from seeing more representation has helped a lot, but I still continued to use heat every now and then. Maybe other wavy/curly girls can relate that there is always a lingering feeling that people will find you more attractive/ professional when your curl is looser/ your hair is straight. I've completely stopped using heat styling now and that's only been because of quarantine!! Hope I could've offered some perspective, I'm so glad to see more women embracing their curls

[@Ash3aKosh]

She looks amazing! I love her hair! She looks really healthy all around!

[@imarockstarification]

The way her curls just kept coming and coming... 😍🤤

[@life_of_niya_]

I have type 4 hair and seeing her touch her hair so much literally KILLED me. We don’t have much oil in our hair and her touching it was NOT helping

[@Cristianandtupac]

Not to mention the gel that’s hard in the front only and her back is frizzy

[@zvnpek_]

@@Cristianandtupac *continues aggressive touching*

[@bernadetterogers4006]

Touching hair a lot dries it out?

[@DanielaxMarie]

I have straight/ wavy hair and always wanted curly hair lol. Funny how that works. So gorgeous!

[@eleanorfogarty9973]

Her natural curls are gorgeous!! Loving people embracing their natural hair more and more 😊

[@angeliclife5697]

Such a sunny personality! BEAUTIFUL!

[@hellabellatho]

Let’s gooooo Sabrina!! Every time she’s cut my hair it grows out soooo pretty. Highly recommend her

[@carrielee1624]

This transformation is amazing!! INSPIRATION. Her curls will get even more springy as they get healthier. Thank you R29

[@refinery29]

+carolinelove Thank you so much for watching with us!!

[@sienamartincalustre1198]

Love it! Looks good on her, much love from Philippines ♥️

[@refinery29]

+sienamartincalustre Thanks for watching with us! 💕

[@nickywitch183]

Her hair looks so good!

[@staciyoung5689]

Doing the most and loving her life!! Yaz Gurl Yaz!

[@gauravvikalp]

So happy for this girl!

[@jemmaj2919]

it looks voluminous and more defined, and much easier than straightening the hair every day! the length is great too

[@refinery29]

+jemmaj Thanks for watching & for leaving this lovely comment here!

[@vyluvsyou]

they're both so gorgeous omg

[@KAJAL-xr9yr]

I got hair smoothening done 3 times and had straight hair for 2 yrs. But it's been 2 yrs of loving my dense wavy hair without guilt. ❤️ Now it's just me and my oils. ✨✨

[@scottmiller9174]

This looked soo good! It really matches her personality, she such a gorgeous girl!

[@abigailroselucas4347]

Her hair is so beautiful, she should definitely embrace it like that all the time

[@sidakgill8195]

Love her she's so sweet love the hair

[@jessicashemone]

It kinda looks like the model has some form of traction alopecia very mild. It may have come from the color over the years. Some follicles may just be very weak. Also her hair may be heat damage Feom the straightening. Overall the stylist did good for what it’s worth

[@RedAngel63]

probably all the years of damaged thinned it out, but with this constant treatment it is sure to repair it

[@jessicashemone]

@@RedAngel63 I agree

[@Corn22]

leaning more towards hormonal hair loss. damage and heat is one thing, but won’t cause thinning at the roots as she has.

[@jessicashemone]

zoot boot agree and alopecia also comes in many forms. It will literally kill the hair at the root. But hey we never know because it’s not like she will tell us lol I hope it fills back in for her once she leave the heat alone. Most high medications can take hair out like that as well.....side note I’ve been in my mothers salon way too long working with her. I’m starting to sound like her🤦🏾‍♀️

[@indianaajoness]

@@RedAngel63 how do you fix traction alopecia

[@hannahb9864]

Her curls are popping!!!!!!

[@madiej.7516]

Oh your hair looks amazing! I didn’t believe you had Curly hair when it was being washed - it looked so straight. Go Girl!!

[@lifesjourney65]

Gorgeous job! 👏🏼👏🏼Everything about this was fantastic 😍💕

[@jeralinsunflower7300]

Her hair is so beautiful! 😍😍

[@sinndymorr6358]

I am glad to see people embrace textured hair.

[@moviesovermatterproductions]

You look gorgeous with this look👏🏾🌹 I was considering doing a shave to restart my hair growth. This video was so helpful! Take care & be well

[@refinery29]

+moviesmatterproductions So glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@kathysaggese9638]

I love how positive she is

[@iheartigloos]

They both seem like they have bold, fun, assertive personalities! 🥳

[@irmalair1]

Janaé looks so prettyyyy😍😍 before and after

[@gabb5]

Hi Refinery, I would love to see you guys cover a black girl doing the big chop at a salon, I love seeing people go natural and would love to hear someone’s journey/transition story

[@refinery29]

+gabby That is a great suggestion. Check out the rest of Hair Me Out to see what hair styles we have covered so far: kzbin.info/aero/PLJEQBmLpTgd8wnzQ602CbbBmLzxB3mXq0

[@gabb5]

Refinery29 I’ve seen them all 😂 and I watch them on Snapchat too

[@Rachel_Collins]

Yesss that looks so much betterrrr nice one girl

[@RoRo-gm7ee]

Wow this is gorgeous! This stylist really knows how to work with curly hair.

[@blj1523]

This is inspiring me to get my hair cut 💇‍♀️ again but good this time haha LOVE YOUR CURLS

[@kennedydumas6195]

I really really like it ! Both ladies look great

[@osobjire1102]

Sabrina this is so amazing over the moon for you.Omg love to see it!!!!!

[@mswilson1531]

Your hair looks AMAZING! 😍

[@nohemimunguia6262]

I lost my curls due to me straighten it almost every week. So I shaved everything and 3 years later I'm rocking my natural curls and no longer straighten my hair

[@teawarrior]

My hair was damaged from me trying to have it permanently straight when I was younger. So, I did what you did! Shaved my hair off this year, and now my curls are coming back and they are so much healthier. Honestly it feels so great!

[@katemostreicher]

the client's hair came out amazing!!

[@anonymousraccoonchild1953]

Omg my hair is just like hers. I love the haircut, beautiful job!!

[@Jdid18]

Imagine in the future kids that weren’t alive during the pandemic seeing these videos with everyone wearing masks 😷

[@liz-tz1el]

Omg hi kids from the future!!

[@spiderGirl-jr7vb]

People wore mask befor and it wasent weord i dont think it will chnage

[@nofapSally]

Looks so soft after! Agree that curl pattern could keep getting stronger as she continues curling.

[@nyxlyra]

Those curls are beautiful!

[@Gothchops]

All that beautiful hair just waiting to be seen! It suits her perfectly 😻

[@cynthiamagana4518]

Those curls are SO gorgeous 🥺

[@Star-dj1kw]

I love her curls!!

[@PinkRose0910]

Love this!

[@SamSalcedo]

Her curls are so gorgeous!!! 💛💛💛💛

[@carrielee1624]

"Hair is the accessory you never take off" ❤️

[@leelaturanga5461]

Stylist has incredible almost unearthly beauty. And her curls are amazing

[@krxstall]

"your hair is an accessory you never take off" I absolutely love that quote

[@NyasiaC]

Wow, what a transformation!

[@penelopehepburn7416]

Love the confidence

[@kirstennegri5198]

Id love to see an update in like 6 months to see how her hair gets more curly!

[@lepetitdejanae]

I’d love to do it!! It’s looking better and better everyday!

[@lofi3a.m.799]

Her hair looks amazing tbh

[@majakofoed3721]

Looks so cute!

[@vettbautista7826]

Wow that's so cool love the look 😍

[@oceanai1924]

Sis has GORGEOUS hair😍😍😍

[@RayreeBaby]

Love to see it!!

[@adorclouds1365]

Her confidence is everything bro 😞❤️