Why I went from Natural to Relaxed after 10+ yrs + Phyto Specific Relaxer Review

[@mannyb.5022]

I started watching your videos TEN YEARS AGO. Literally the other day, I was trying to find your channel and couldn’t. Got on YT today, and your video was the first one lol. Natural or relaxed, your hair is beautiful

[@kikicouture10]

Look at that, I popped right up 😊 Thank you for supporting my channel.

[@tunisianempress7376]

Nothing "unnatural" about relaxing yoir hair, but people in America like to complicate stuff, when in reality there’s so many people ( like Hispanic women or even white ones ) who do use other kind of perms to make their hair super straight, why nobody talks about that? Just because they have lighter skin? So people assume that’s their "natural" hair. I’m Arab ( North African ) and most of people are Middle Eastern looking, with a hair type that goes from curly to kinky, and most of them use perms all the time to straighten it ( like a Keratin treatment that’s basically full of chemicals ). Why it is a problem only for Black women? If they relax their hair "Oh that’s unnatural". People can wear their hair however they want.

[@evadelmarosborne9899]

Thank for your comments. I have been natural for 8 years. I could never find a style that I actually felt comfortable with. I would go from weave to braids. I am allowing my beautiful gray hair to grow out and I want to be straight and silky with it. I enjoyed the natural hair journey, been there, done that, ready to move on… Again, thank you…

[@octaviawalker823]

Honey, no judging here. Your hair looks great. You do you and what makes you comfortable.

[@reginawilliams7269]

I feel what you're saying completely! I've been natural for 13 years now, but not by choice, but because of medical reasons. I experienced breakage, and I was diagnosed with yeast fungal scalp infection 13 years ago and treated with perscribed topical medications, and was told by my Dermatoligist, never to use relaxers again. But, I'm going to start back relaxers soon, Because I"m tired of wearing wigs and trying to find a natural hair styles that fit my face. I missed being relaxed and not having to struggle. I'm going to try the Phyto 2.

[@kikicouture10]

The Phyto index 2 is very strong so if you don’t have super duper thick hair I wouldn’t recommend the 2, the index 1 will be more suitable. When I relax again I have to apply faster so I can have some more texture for added thickness.

[@tykedasmith5888]

OMG! I cannot believe I found your channel! You were one of the first KZbinrs I followed over 10 yrs ago when I was transitioning to natural! Now I’ve been relaxed for about 6 years. I loved my natural hair, even thought about going back but only if I had a good stylist that knows how to work with natural hair. I got tired of maintaining my natural hair so one day I broke down and decided to relax it. I like how I can see my length and just like you I stopped flat ironing my hair on wash day. I stretch 8-10 weeks because I have a lot of new growth. If I could go longer I would lol! Anyway you still look great and your hair is beautiful!

[@kikicouture10]

Wow, this comment made my day to know I still have loving subscribers who support me and my channel, I’m still on the fence about transitioning back to natural, currently I’m 6 months post relaxer. If I do decide to go back I will be a straight hair natural, not because I don’t love myself but because I like the ease of straight hair with the option to still maintain thickness and some texture. I’m going to talk about it very soon.

[@tykedasmith5888]

@@kikicouture10 Sounds good! I will be tuned in to see how your journey goes ❤️

[@angelc8737]

You explained exactly how I felt about my long natural hair that would swell, not curl, frizzy, tangled easy and not hood a style unless I had 7 year old little girl plaits and do do braids or a slick boring bun. I was natural till 28 and I was so unhappy and bullied. The day I showed up with bra strap thick glowing hair jaws dropped and my confidence shot up plus styling and washing was enjoyable and a breeze. Life is easy and 20 years later I’m still relaxed and I do it myself. I love protein lines like aphogee and porosity control conditioner by Roux. My hair now is waist length. I love my relaxer and the silky texture.

[@CarlaE305]

I think about going back relaxed all the time. Natural hair is a lot of work. So, now I find myself wearing braids and wigs. I am just over all of the daily work. Additionally, I have been following you since day 1. But I am over it too! I have long hair as well. I don't want to it daily for work.

[@kikicouture10]

I’m happy with my decision at the moment and I know that I can go back to natural hair in the future. I want to grow my relaxed hair long and then I’ll make decision on if I want to go back.

[@CarlaE305]

@kikicouture10 Please start posting again. Girl your hair look wonderful relaxed or natural ✨️!

[@inspirejanel]

So glad to see you again!!!!

[@killahkurlz7157]

I understand completely. I’ve started straightening my hair after 13 years of wearing curly exclusively

[@0tismadaline]

Welcome to the relaxed hair journey, your hair looks good 😊

[@kikicouture10]

Thank you so much I love watching your videos as well

[@nancymonroe7326]

Wow! Great to see you again!

[@kikicouture10]

Thanks so for stopping by to support.

[@MrsLegalDiva]

Kiki ❤ it’s so good to see you!! You look Beautiful 😍. I’m still naturally but look forward to following your relaxed journey. TFS

[@kikicouture10]

Thank you for your positive support.

[@mesidye]

I still have some of your older videos in my favorites...I don’t care if relax, cut, color, vlog I’ll be watching whatever you post here! And glad you’re back

[@kikicouture10]

Your a true one, I appreciate the love and support.

[@ejs6552]

Your hair looks good! Glad to see one of my OG KZbinrs making an appearance again!

[@kikicouture10]

Hey, it’s great to be back, I can’t wait to share all my upcoming videos with you all.

[@Lacavadoe]

Omg I remember you back in like 2011!!! I’m so glad to find you again !!! Your hair looks beautiful. Imma texlax mine on my birthday month. I’m too excited

[@cristie567]

Hi love your video! I just relaxed my hair a week ago and I look forward to watching your videos and learning how to care for my relaxed hair. I too was natural and had a lot of shrinkage.

[@DessyGT]

Your hair looks amazing. I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us .

[@kikicouture10]

Thank you Dessy, I see your hair is coming along as well, that’s awesome.

[@msfeb83]

So good to see you again. I’ve been subscribed for over 10 years

[@marianb2530]

Sista With Real Hair had gorgeous black hair too. Unfortunately, she developed alopecia. I had tears in my eyes for her - It was painful to watch her video. I use to think she was relaxed for so long due to how straight her hair was. God bless her. She said her hair is never going to come back...but I have hope for her!

[@kikicouture10]

I actually think about her all the time. I was never diagnosed but when I was between the age of 15 and 22 I use to wear tight micro braids and it pulled out my edges and they never grew back, I started using this hair oil this year and hairs are starting to grow back in, I want to make sure it work’s completely before I talk more on it. I know there’s something out there sista with real hair.

[@marianb2530]

@@kikicouture10 Yes... hopefully!👍🏿 God be with her!💕

[@joycajet]

You hair looks great either way ❤ I used to buy phyto relaxer back in the day. I use ORS now. I'm always anaemic so experience breakage natural or straight. I'm now making sure I take my vitamins, iron, calcium and d3

[@kikicouture10]

I’m anemic also, I have to start back taking my iron.

[@Tyansofficial84]

@@kikicouture10 yes plz stay on of it African American women experience it the worst starting in the early 30s, I switch between liquid or gel cap version for best results

[@ladyp7775]

Hello good morning I'm feeling the same way. Do you recommend this relaxer I'm hearing that its discontinued. Also that the packaging changed and the formula I used to use between olive oil, designer touch. Even fabulaxer I've used because I dont need a lye relaxer. So I'm asking if I cant get this phyto relaxer which relaxer do you suggest ? I feel the same way about my hair how you feel peace and blessings you have beautiful hair. I wanna get back to transforming. I'm just afraid of the health scare with having relaxers.

[@joycajet]

@LadyP777 Good morning sis, I know your message isn't for me but I'm now 20 weeks post relaxer. I bought Affirm fibregaurd relaxer but couldn't get the other products to go with it. Have to shop around. I wasted my money, as I will be going natural now lol. The relaxer lawsuit put me off and got me thinking if my fibroid etc was due to relaxers. I have two boys but when I was pregnant there where concerns about it but everything went well thank God. My mum relaxed my hair since I was a teenager. I do have soft hair, but I can't take when it gets all knotted. I've been learning about my hair and taking notes. I do love relaxed hair and how easy it is for me to manage. I will still be watching my girl Kiki. I have learnt a lot from her channel.

[@tywanbrown3034]

Hey Kiki, Thanks so much for sharing with us. I can remember you being on your transition journey (I was too at that time) and i could relate alot with you. I had never seen my "natural texture" of my hair, yes i always had and i didn't want to "big chop" in the same way others were. I am still natural but my routine has change and i don't fuss with my hair as much and i also blow dry my hair more often and before i was team No heat LMBOOO.. Thanks again for sharing and i am glad your back. OH YEAH: Shrinkage is definitely real and alot of times unwanted HAHA

[@nancymonroe7326]

Will you post an updated hair routine and favorite products? I'm not relaxed, but I've always valued your opinion. I attribute the success of my natural hair journey in part to your videos 10 years ago -- we had close to the same transition and big chop time period. :)

[@kikicouture10]

I will most certainly post a updated hair routine and favorites, thank you so much for your support on my channel.

[@msmu19]

I feel you sis! I just relaxed my hair last week after 30 years natural 🎉I could no longer take the humidity or the shower poofing my hair up everytime. At age 51 I don’t want these kind of worries at this stage of my life. I LOVE my decision and I’m enjoying my hair relaxed for now 💜Thank you

[@L1558]

Oh my goodness welcome back! It's so good to see you here again❤

[@kharyzma4u]

Hey girl! I'm just now seeing this. Your hair looks so pretty 😍 I definitely feel you on the shrinkage. My hair shrinks about 4xs it's length...lol. I'm used to it, but it can be frustrating when that's not the look you're going for. Glad to see you back! FYI: KZbin did NOT send me the notification that you posted. I just decided to check for you. I'm gonna hit the notification bell cuz they don't let your subbies know unless they hit the bell.

[@candyt2009]

Yes, queen Im glad you are back

[@momof3girlz]

Love how your hair looks nice and full

[@Nickyloveslove]

Beautiful. You look completely different 🌺

[@vanessawhetstone6439]

I been relaxing my hair all my life and it nice and healthy because I always take care of it 🥴

[@jenc3627]

Your hair is lovely and healthy looking. I was natural for 5 years and went back to a relaxer 2 years ago for some of the reasons you listed- loved my natural hair but at this stage of my life, I prefer spending less time on my hair and relaxed hair affords me more predictability when styling. Your comment about the protein treatments ‘reverting’ or increasing the texture in relaxed hair is so true! I do protein treatments every month or so and I’ve recently noticed so much texture in my hair. It’s been making it tangle easily and unmanageable. I suspected that the protein treatments were the culprit with my texture but it’s nice to hear someone else say it. Has anyone with this issue found a way around this?!

[@copperwarrior]

I am going through this now. My hair is very full and puffy. My theory is thick, course, or both kinda hair does not need as much protein as they claim. I am going to focus only on protein after relaxer and only do moisture until next relaxer unless it seems hair needs protein. I think the protein is hardening & matting up our new growth. It's making our reverted hair tangle with the straight hairs

[@candiemoney2967]

Hello just stop the protein treatment for now and let it clear of ur hair strands abit. Then monitor ur hair texture. There will be months and season u will need the protein and there will be times u won’t. Just don’t follow the rules. Go with the flow of ur hair instead. Cuz same thing happened to me. My hair texture changed cuz of too much protein. Then I got a shampoo that started softening it out. And when it had worked I started using the protein treatment a few times to balance my hair. And I love my texture now it’s no longer hard to comb or tangling

[@candiemoney2967]

@@copperwarriorexactly you are very correct exact same thing was happening to my hair. And I reduce my protein use drastically and it changed and became better. Yes we need protein treatment but not as much as we think we do

[@vonshall2763]

Hi Kiki, Im so glad you made this video. Ive been following since your transition and will continue to follow. I know you will reach your maximum growth potential and I camt wait to see it.

[@marianb2530]

If I could find an organic relaxer, I'd do it. I am allergic to the chemicals...I may just straighten my hair for a while because I am tired of the tangles, lol Hope your journey of relaxed hair is healthy and happy for you. God bless! The BEST hairstyle I liked on you was the high bun, lol!

[@kikicouture10]

I love me a good high bun, I’m actually putting my hair up today.

[@marianb2530]

@@kikicouture10 🤗

[@marianb2530]

@@kikicouture10 do you have pictures of your hair when it was waist-length before you relaxed it?

[@DinNDee]

It's nice to see you again and your hair looks great.

[@luwanabennett1054]

Yes, please do a follow up! ❤️😊

[@GillianBudgets20203]

My daze it's been a whole minute since I watched your video...I followed your journey from day one...not watched nature hair videos for years as I now have my own channel.. budget related.. Lovin your hair and you look so good. I've been natural 14 years...and as long as you look after your hair.. I'm here for the tips... looking good Kiki

[@shellyfernander6144]

Girl kiki we missed you so much. Glad to see you’re doing so well.

[@sunsetnwaves]

Beautiful as always Kiki

[@doctorandrea80]

So glad I found your video! Your transparency is refreshing and hilarious! 😂 ❤ Can you tell me where you find your Phyto Specific Relaxer Index 2? I can't seem to find it on reputable sites.

[@MzAbstractMind]

Omg, it’s been a hot minute since I was here…giiirl, you forgot to age! 😂 You lookin’ good girl!!! Let me subscribe, this channel brings back good hair memories 😌 and hopefully motivation for me 💜

[@kikicouture10]

Thank you so much, this comment made my day. You all really have been riding for me, I appreciate it.

[@MzAbstractMind]

@@kikicouture10 💜

[@lalarose9907]

Your hair is beautiful either way 😍. Keep doing what you're doing! Looking forward to seeing your hair journey. New subbie 🤗

[@Davis-carmencita]

Last year I see so many videos about the natural hair community because some black women thought it was wrong for other black women to put relaxers or perms in their hair, they would get offended if a black woman wanted to put a perm in her hair they said the black women should embrace their own natural hair, but now I am seeing so many videos of women using relax or perms on their hair because they feel comfortable and safe with it, and I'm so glad everyone is not following the natural hair community bandwagon and they are doing what they feel comfortable for their hair because anyone can put a perm or relaxer in their hair as long as they know how to take care of it it will not damage their hair 👏👏👏👏

[@ladydonna773]

Kiki!! I missed you girl!! ❤

[@TheCarnivoreSoprano]

First off you are so pretty ! Secondly I understand. I've been natural for years and my hair is just stagnant. I am considering becoming a straight natural.

[@kikicouture10]

Hey love thank you so much for the compliment, I’m going to possibly be a straight hair natural next year if I don’t continue to relax.

[@TheCarnivoreSoprano]

@@kikicouture10 you're welcome!! I definitely understand.i think your hair will progress just fine. :) Relaxed hair wasn't that good for me. Texlaxed worked but not consistently.

[@Listening4n0w]

Now I'm convinced the natural hair "movement" was nothing more then a trend. The past two years more and more videos like this have been popping up and that's not a coincidence. So now we're back to the relaxed trend.

[@kikicouture10]

Hi, thanks for your output, as I stated in this video I have not watched any relaxed hair videos since being natural. I think a lot of people realized they have options and they don’t have to feel bad for making a decision or choice at least that was my situation. There’s still hundreds of thousands of natural women out there.

[@nopeninja9765]

Don’t know what you mean by ‘we’re back to relaxing’. If your only doing something with your hair because others are that’s your problem and that issue is deeper than hair. There are also lots of video of former relaxed hair gurus who are now natural but nobody ever seems to talk about that. 🤔

[@angelc8737]

Most so called naturals secretly texturize anyway!

[@nerlandegilbert1189]

You’re so right

[@ladylight007]

I understand and I have 3c/4a hair. Its great you choice a safer,healthier product

[@attyddmorris9899]

Scream! Any ideas for a replacement for the phyto relaxer?

[@ivannajayne1637]

I’m so frustrated they discontinued this relaxer right when I found something that worked for me! I’m looking for a replacement as well!

[@1ofus]

You are gorgeous either way 😊

[@natalie12323]

Do you have any idea of this product has been discontinued?

[@MrsWhite-ur1qz]

I get sick of people, that don't know, and even those that do know, asking me if I cut my hair, when the shrinkage is the culprit. So I keep my hair in protective styles. But when I straighten it, like you said, just breathe on it and it looks like I got electrocuted. I've got 2 boxes of relaxer I'm contemplating. I want my hair thicker and I want to see the length of my hair and know when the ends need cutting.

[@Brandiisbeloved]

that's happens so much at work a lot and it annoys me.

[@vegasrenie]

I got tired, too! I recently virgin relaxed my hair and oh my goodness. I am "a woman of a certain age" (old), and my hair is nearly to my waist. How did that happen?!? The thing is, I only wore my hair in a protective style. My old lady bun. I think sew-ins are, frankly, stupid. Why should I pay somebody a whole lot of money to braid my hair so they can sew in somebody else's dead hair on top of my own? I'm not a wig person, a weave person, and I haven't worn braids in over 20 years. Now I can air dry without having to worry about how am I going to get rid of the tangles afterward. If I bring out my dryer it takes 10 to 15 minutes instead of 45 minutes to an hour. I don't have to use my flat iron if I don't want to, and it looks better in its protective style. I live in the desert, so humidity is not too much of a problem. However, there's the swimming pool. I want to swim this summer whenever I want. I have a swim cap, which means I am not going to worry about my hair at all!

[@mslovely8630]

So did you use The Index 2 relaxer from phyto? It seems hard to find right now. I live in a humid climate, and I’m tired of the natural. I got to add water and product daily to not have an afro.

[@twitterblackdove]

I have had a box of Index 1 for about a year now while I healed my hair from a bad stylist and grew it even longer. Today I asked Phyto in their chat where is the relaxer for Cyber Monday and they said that they discontinued it. I have no idea why because they didn't have formaldehyde in their formula, plus they're based in Europe/France if I recall. SMH

[@mslovely8630]

@@twitterblackdove Hi! Thanks for the update! I got so desperate I reached out and found out the same. I said, “Ok, God doesn’t want me to relax my hair” b/c that was the only relaxer I’d use. I got so many compliments from index 2, even from my hair stylist. Good ol’ dayz.🥲

[@Boyhead1973]

You look gorg!!!

[@kikicouture10]

Thank you 😊

[@kitkatbar3871]

Naw i feel. I been natural from 10+ yrs and after while its like what makes me the happiest. Kinky straight is for me. But if I had waist length hair and wasnt able to show it off i have a problem too. Its like all this work with none of pay off

[@shalove1505]

U don’t have to tell me im going through the same thing and everyone is talking about don’t telax your hair relaxer anit good for your hair but i try to explain to them a lot of people like u have healthy relax hair, u have to take time for your hair i dont like this natural hair and thank u so much u just convinced me to get my relax hair back 💃😄🤭

[@streetzlee]

Where would you recommend purchasing this relaxer from?

[@Brandiisbeloved]

I haven't had a relaxer since I was 12. I told my mom to let me do my hair and cut it all off. my hair is always in protective style. I adore my hair but its very dense and I don't like doing it. When my mom was relaxing my hair it never flourished and my hair never really took the perm no matter if it said if it was for course hair so I guess I need find other ways to deal with my hair

[@lisaadams42]

Does anyone know why Relaxer 2 is so hard to find now?

[@pinky1489]

Hi, where did you buy this from?

[@b28593]

Peace and love to you. Thank you for sharing your experience of this relaxer. I'm currently relaxed and get my hair relaxed bone straight. Will this relaxer allow me to relax my hair bone straight?

[@kikicouture10]

Hey, index 2 got my hair pretty straight but I don’t like my hair this straight so next time I’ll rinse it out sooner.

[@shalove1505]

Where can i purchase this relaxer at

[@ytol-wx9fb]

Where did you get the relaxer? I only see index 1 for sale.

[@kikicouture10]

I ordered this on Amazon. The index 1 is best because it won’t make your hair too straight. I don’t like mine flat.

[@sikuG]

Where?? I can't find I anyway. They said they've discontinued the relaxers :(

[@MissJ74]

Do you still use the same hair products as you did when you were natural? Your hair looks gorgeous btw ❤

[@kikicouture10]

Yes I pretty much use the same products depending on what style I’m doing. I did try some new products that I really love.

[@MARSHALEEJIN]

The same reason why I will never be natural again lol. I love my healthy relaxed hair

[@lumina6512]

Hey it says on the paper that u have to wait 3 days if u washed ur hair did u continue to use it anyway, used it on not washed hair and still came out okay?

[@kikicouture10]

Hi, I wait until my hair is dirty to use it, never use on clean freshly washed hair as the relaxer will burn and take way too fast causing damage.

[@urnkimshouse]

❤

[@vanessawhetstone6439]

Keep those end clipped

[@vmlksm9]

The health related issues are not worth having straight hair. You should prefer your unique natural hair.

[@kikicouture10]

I actually lost a parent to Cancer so I don’t play about it, with that being said I don’t go into anything in life thinking negative, cautious but never negative. I encourage everyone to do what they want with the one life they have. There’s so many dangers in life and so many things to be cautious about, I stay prayed up and know that God is on my side. Thanks for watching.

[@vmlksm9]

@@kikicouture10 It’s the mental gymnastics for me.

[@vmlksm9]

@@kikicouture10 God is on your side but you don’t even appreciate the hair that he gave you 🫢

[@Bee9ce]

Y’all be going so hard for this inconclusive study that couldn’t even prove it was directly linked to uterine cancer, as well as the women participating in the study, already having underlying health issues. Not to mention y’all will go for bottomless mimosas every weekend & don’t have this energy for liver cancer. Unless you literally live under a rock, news flash, everything out here is “causing cancer.” Pick your poison.

[@lalarose9907]

​@@vmlksm9 The water we bath with is not pure. The air we breathe has toxins. The cellphone, computer, or whatever device you are using runs a risk of brain cancer. Especially that 5g network 🛜. Everything around us is said to cause cancer🤷. Yes we should drink water, eat our veggies and fruit, and exercise and keep our minds healthy and try to be the healthiest we can overall... So we all should do the best we can, and we all need to pray to God for protection.