My Natural Hair Journey | Relaxed | Transition | Natural

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

You can do it! The first few months are the hardest. It takes time and patience. If you get to a point where you think it's too much, try a protective style or mini braids to give yourself a break. Keep pushing (LOVE)

[@genesisshumake1409]

After having a huge fight about my hair with my husband and threatening to shave it all off, I am so glad I came across this video. It encourages me to stand by my convictions about being natural and keep going. Thanks for the encouragement

[@blackishtruth]

Your hair looks wonderful and beautiful natural!! Those feeble minded fools that made cruel comments are not educated and are obviously in insecure themselves as they do not possess the versatility and beauty of our hair!! I respect you for taking the step to be proud of what God created...I have also done so for 2 years!! Thank you and may you stay blessed xx

[@shamellb]

I just cried like a baby!!! I've hurt over my hair for most of my life. But today I was inspired by you. My hair started falling out, possibly hormones balancing out now that my son is 2 or being a single mom in my 1st year in PhD program, alone in a new city. I cut my hair into a mohawk, shaved all sides off. I have just a little hair on the top of my head. I have been obsessing over natural hair websites for 2 days now and right now I know that I am making the right decision. Pray for me!

[@DBeasley]

OMG!! You have no idea how helpful this video was. Everyone knows its not easy but it means a lot for you to be able to show you feelings about how much it means and has meant for you to go natural. I am currently in the process of beginning my journey and will continue for me and not worry what others have to say!! THANKS TOYABOO!!

[@ssinquiss]

THANK YOU!! The best video that I've seen on transitioning you really made me feel like finally someone understands what people with our hair type to through with our hair! Your hair is beautiful BTW

[@l1meyman]

You are sooo beautiful!! And YES those videos you posted about your hair setbacks/mean people helped me TREMENDOUSLY!! you are a rare person! thanks for sharing your life with us on youtube! :)

[@mattiesmith1]

I enjoyed the realness of your video going natural . I've been there done it and doing the BC you get to know yourself and hair Thursday the journey and beyond. You must love yourself first and your hair will love you back.

[@capriciouscurls]

loved your honesty and vulnerability in the video! all of us can relate. you're beautiful!!

[@toyafulton692]

love love love this video, It's amazing how your hair seemed to have a looser curl pattern when you go your big chop but as it grew it became a much tighter texture..thanx for the inspiration and go bless

[@JennJackson]

Great video! very well documented. I love how thick your hair is

[@TheWindsBreath]

this video is great...i am going to post it to my FB page in hopes that other women considering going natural will find the strength just like you did! THANK YOU!

[@FOXYJ84]

I cried when you cried in the first scene. I enjoyed this video...you are awesome and beautiful!!!

[@LuvCocoNell]

Amazing, your passion and appreciation oozes and speaks volumes in this video!!! What an inspiration you are. I've been transitioning for 5 months and it all started because of my daughter. She has a curl pattern of 4a-4b and she hated wearing her hair curly because she always saw mine straight. I can't wait to continue to encourage my daughter with some of the things you've said in this video that also encouraged me!!! Thanking God for the hair that was GIFTED to me!!!!

[@Callie_gurld]

Your video was very heartfelt and I appreciate your honesty with your hair journey!

[@beautybelq91]

This video is AWSOME!!! I love that you showed how emotional it was for you.

[@24pixiegirl]

i felt sad when u played the video saying why are we ashamed of our hair. but its so true sometimes. i did the big chop 2 days ago :)

[@ridinsolo4lifefyi]

that afro was cute on you

[@Snowball636]

you're hair looks beautiful! big ups to your boldness in cutting off all your hair!

[@TheLaurenluvsports]

this is by far my favorite transitioning video :)

[@TheLitFreak]

Wow this video really inspired me. YOU HAVE BEAUTIFUL HAIR ! I'm about 20 months natural and I have to say it hasn't been easy in the least bit. I wear mostly buns and braidouts, and I do get some mean comments about how "big" my hair is. I still haven't big chopped but trimmed most of it off. Watching this video, I feel like what I've been doing is worth it. Thank you.

[@Usernamenow007]

Honestly, I really loved your post-chop fro :-) it was adorable!

[@emeraldc83]

I'm still nervous to go natural, but this is very inspirational. Thanks!

[@ellayounge5004]

1:10-1:47 of this video really touched me. Some people watching this video might be like why is she crying but i totally empathize and get where your coming from. And i think this video will also resonate with other naturals besides my self. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us.

[@xostephbell]

Finally found my hair twin! Thank you your motivation! I've been natural for about a year now and Im loving it

[@missniasade]

You definitely made me cry!!!! Omg... If you can do it, I can do it too! :) Thank you for this video!!!

[@1babytee1]

Loved the video! Luved the pic with the pick & the 1 with the zebra print glasses!

[@SimplyJuelz]

You are very beautiful inside and out! So glad I stumbled on your page! Love your hair

[@chanelrule6476]

I love how honest u were in the video clip where u decided to go natural everything u said has happened to me too, thank you for this video

[@sknight0612]

I absolutely love this video thank you so much for the support and just setting the record straight that we as black people can still love ourselves with just our natural hair

[@JLUV27834]

This is by far the best hair journey video I've ever seen!! My eyes were watery right along with you. I'm about 35 weeks post my last relaxer and I'm so anxious to see my hair after I take these senegalese out. I'm debating wether or not I want to BC on my 1 yr anniversary(July 27th). I sometimes 2nd guess myself in continuing this hair journey but you have inspired me sooo much. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I've already joined the FB page.

[@britnliv9442]

Natural here I come... I've been natural since June... you've inspired me to keep going... patients is obviously the key

[@TiarreaB.Naturally]

Beautiful journey sis. Much love

[@ThatCrazieGrl]

I love how you're so real and not afraid to cry.

[@maameefua7600]

I love your courage and acceptance of who you truly are. Am also in the transitioning period of 6months post relaxer, you give me so much inspiration to go on. Thanks !!!!!

[@therealmerilyn8685]

omg i cried with you, i am such a cry baby! such an inspiration!

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Aww thank you for watching. Hugs for you!

[@alexistanner6503]

Simply beautiful. This was extremely helpful and motivated me to go BACK natural. Not for everybody else but for me. Thank you!

[@moxyoonyx2713]

Such a beautiful journal of your hair journey so far! A lot of us can really relate to the tears, the ups, and downs. You really did a wonderful job with this video. Thanks

[@roseberthafrancois6788]

I absolutely loved your video it was so inspiring you had me in tears! I am new to going natural am transitioning now its been 8 months since my last relaxer. I did not want to do the big chop cause i was afraid of how it would look and I didn't want to have really short hair. But after seeing your video am inspired even more now to do the big chop so please pray for me that it goes well and I love it lol thanks for sharing your story!

[@NaturalHair1984]

Awwww I had the same emotions and experiences as you in the beginning. Im now natural and proud! Just like you.

[@NaturallyMsToya]

I've been natural all my life and believe me when I say this is one of the most influential videos on KZbin! You make me proud to be natural! :-) You are beautiful! Keep enjoying your kinks and curls! ♥

[@LovelyNaturalBeauty]

I absolutely love your VIDEOS! I have been natural since Oct. 21, 2011 and I never thought to go natural until I came across channels like yours and other inspirational youtubers! Since going natural I am not actively building my channel I hope to inspire other women like you have inspired me! Thank you

[@NaturallyBeautifulN]

I just want to say I have been following your channel for a while now and i truly appreciate your personality and your videos. Your videos show how human you are and that is why I am a faithful follower. Keep doing what you are doing :) I'm only 5 months natural and your videos are keeping me motivated. Thank you.

[@ahallm3]

Awww Toya looking at this video made me proud to know you. When you cried i was like no don't cry it going to be ok. Love what you do. One day if im never in you city would love to meet you. Be blessed.

[@naturalunicornprince]

I must say that this is now my favorite journey video. This video was full of emotion and honesty. The same reasons you decided to go natural are mine. Relaxer thinning, burning, and breakage is so horrible. We are beautiful the way God created us. Thank you for the video and your inspiration. I will post videos when I get back to the states. I am deployed right now. Great summer shots to come though. Be blessed!

[@nickstep817]

Really love this video you are so honest.I am 3 months into my transition and I am really excited and nervous at the same time. I have not told a lot of people because I don’t want any negative comments.I have been wanted to go natural for a couple of years now but every time I was met with negative comments and NO encouragement. I love that I have found the natural hair community I am excited and love every one of you ladies that are going through and sharing it, it has really helped me greatly

[@MsLola1912]

Thank you for sharing your journey. :-)

[@ThatsSoJasmine0808]

I love yu!!! Because women like yu are the reason i decided to become natural.!!! Thanks for paving the way for me and sooo many others!!!

[@moonieco04]

I have been on KZbin almost constantly and I have never seen anyone so passionate about their hair journey....As a matter of fact, this is the only time I have actually taken the time out to actually comment on someone's video. Don't get me wrong, there are some excellent videos out there and I have subscribed to several, I just haven't seen someone as passionate as you are or even close to what I was feeling when I decided to go natural....Thank you for sharing your journey. I absolutely lov

[@polifonyann]

This is like one of the best hair journey videos.

[@NaturallyWhoIAm]

Is it just me or does natural hair look and feel alive! LOVE IT! Can't wait to be completely natural! Transioning! Pray for me LOL

[@constancenewton3961]

Bless your heart. I recently went all natural on August 31,2013 and I love it. I have learned it take some preparation. You can't just get up the next morning and expect my hair to just fall in place. I have also learned to never experiment with a new hair products in the middle of the week. Saturdays are great for that. Lol. I really enjoyed your video. Your passionate for what the Lord has blessed us with, beautiful versatile hair, will motivate people to be grateful. Keep up the good work.

[@DESIRABLEBBW]

I love this video beyond words. And I feel you your crown was gifted to you by God and more people should be proud of their natural hair. The video was beautifully done keep up the good work

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Aww thank you Karen! This is a remake of my hair journey further along and more in depth. Im happy with how it turned out and I hope many more will type those exact words over and over again (LOVE)

[@lboogie3316]

Beautiful! I've been transitioning since July 2013 and your video motivates me to keep moving forward with my natural hair journey!

[@Gingersnap1913]

I LOVE your spirit!! Your honesty & sincerity both tears to my eyes.

[@616HeartandSoul]

I remember your vid, when you were crying. It really is crazy how we are almost relaxed by the age of three. But ive noticed more of our generation of women are becoming natural. Hopefully this increase of knowledge will be passed to our children and stay natural sooooooo they dont have to go through what we had too.

[@OpenMindFullHeart]

Love your channel!!! I teared up when you talked about "Why are we so ashamed of our hair? ...why am I doing this to my hair??" I'm so proud I made this decision 4 years ago and am never going back.. there is no need to! I love my hair :0) Thanks for sharing your story and for your wonderufl videos that inspire us super tightly coily ladies

[@Celestial922]

i finally made the decision to go natural and i am excited but its tough because my moms giving me a hard time about it but i REALLLY want to do this so...this was very inspiring to watch..thank you so much

[@RossFamily]

no one can shame you, you can only shame yourself. Love your hair ladies, rock it, and ppl will love it to. My daddy always tells us girls to hold our heads up high bcuz you come from kings and queens, you are a queen so walk like it!

[@Teetee554]

Thank you so much for sharing your natural hair journey with us. I'm alone in my hair journey, my best friend is natural and lives in Texas. My daughter has always been natural since birth. So she doesn't really understand the hype. It's always a beautiful moment, to turn to youtube and see other women who have the same problems, bad hair day, dry hair day, good hair day, waiting for next length results, etc. So thank you very much for sharing with us your hair journey. :) more videos

[@btuck79]

Great video. I've been transitioning for 5 months now and its encouraging to see others journey. I think your beautiful and so us your hair.

[@ArtofBliss]

What a sweet video! I'm proud of you. You're are so beautiful just as you are! One day, black women will embrace our natural beauty. We are simply amazing!

[@Glamorouscyk21]

You're such an inspiration and a beautiful spirit. I'm getting ready to transition from relaxed hair, and I must admit that I have a little anxiety. It's all about having the confidence within to be who you were created by God to be. Thanks for your video! :)

[@BobEsponjaaaaa]

Hi! I just now found your channel and I just wanted to say that I REALLY REALLY appreciate your videos especially your hair journey. I just transition from relaxers as of November 2022 and I did my big chop April of 2023 so a year and some change with my natural hair now . I didn’t know and still am learning how to accept my hair texture/type and I cried a lot when I missed my straight hair and managing just straight hair overall because I don’t know how to manage my natural hair. I’d hide my hair texture after I cut it all off and now it’s growing pretty decently. Watching your transition video really gave me the push to stay natural and trust the process and I just want to say thank you so much for making these videos even though it was 12 years ago and I’m just now finding it 🥹🥹🥹🩵🩵🩵🩵

[@aimiesmith1095]

So proud of you Toyaboo. Stay strong! You are beautiful!

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Hey girl! Thank you so much. I hoped it would be. You're beautiful either way ♥♥

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

@moonieco04 Thank you live. Your support means a lot. I appreciate you taking out the time to comment. :-)

[@MI.RAN.DA.]

Well hello there Ms. Toya you have yourself a new subbie and facebook family member. I had my last relaxer May of last year and I transitioned for 3 and 1/2 months. I just want to say I've cried many days and been sad but i've had many happy days. You are a big motivation to many and i wish i had found you at the start of my journey.

[@kavi326]

I wish there was a love button because video was so honest. Thank you for sharing

[@NinaBaby210]

Never watched a Hair Journey that I was like, "RESPECT!" after watching! You have the right frame of mind Sis; I LOVE it, and your #crown is BOMB!✊🏾 Loved the vid!❤️😘

[@Justme68ification]

Awesome Chronicle Baby Cakes!!! I've been with you from day one and absolutely Love how week you've taken care of your hair and the amazing growth! Xoxo Stay Blessed!!!

[@ChanFacets]

Love your attitude! You and I are hair twins btw, it'a great to see someone else out there with a similar texture. This vid was very inspirational for me, I am a 1 year transitioner and 3 months natural beauty :)

[@RossFamily]

wow, i so love this, i wish everyone could see this, i think every black woman goes through this and has that moment...but a lot of us, even tho we have that moment we dont know where to go from there. We don't know how to take care of our own hair. We dont know our hair. We were never taught because our mother was never taught. I love this youTube natural hair community. You've all taught me so much, i love you all!

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

I'd say it felt like a medium thickness. My hair feels much thicker now, but it's only because of the coils. My hair strands never changed, they just arent relaxed. Being natural just makes it appear and feel thicker.

[@supaayumi]

Thank you. You are beautiful. You are inspiring. And you have made my decision much more valid. Thank you so so so much!

[@tyratoron1794]

Hi Toyaboo!! I just discovered and subbed to your channel! You are so inspiring!

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

awww thank you hun.

[@LuluZ007]

You go girl! Good for you for doing this and sticking with it like a champ! You look so beautiful. You have an incredible smile. I completely understand the feelings you go through with regards to hair especially natural/curly hair. It's a love/hate thing but at the end of the day you just count your blessings and what God have you :)

[@Chezasflower13]

Gurl!!!! You have me crying too soon lol but thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@LaToyaEbonyHair]

Awww (LOVE) welcome to family!

[@uenvyme23]

So glad I came across this video! I've been transitioning now for 3 months and it's hard.....I wanted to break out that "creamy crack" but your video just kept me so motivated! So happy I didn't give up...Thanks for the motivation!

[@liquidsatin2010]

I went natural after a trip to Africa in 97, saw 2 many ads for perms. I locked my hair and enjoyed it until 2000ish was going thru some things and decided to chop it. Everyone who knew me was mad, but I told them its just hair it will grow back. In 2010ish I decided I missed my locs so I locked again.( I didnt like how my locks were growing out). So about 6 mos ago I did a big chop again. Im not courageous enough to trim( going to a salon).U guys have been so helpful w products, styles & info.

[@llora1000]

Great vid, congrats to all transitioning!

[@cocoadiva33]

Wow, I really enjoyed this video. I am going to do my BC this week. I am so excited. It is a very emotional experience/ journey for me. I look at is a a part of me letting go and becoming more into my true self. Thanks so much for this. I really needed it

[@BlackButterfly78]

Thanks again! This video made me emotional. I thought you were adoreable after your Big Chop! I am taking a big sigh because I need a lot of motivation to stay on this journey sis! Smooches! And love you too!

[@ButifulButterfly]

Great video, your hair is beautiful stay encouraged!

[@678Loverofmusic]

I love you and im so proud that you never gave up !!! thank you for inspiring me to keep moving forward and love my kinky hair for the way it is :)

[@nubianqueenyada]

I love u, I felt the same way u did about our hair and once i realized all the hate i had for myself for so long it made me cry to! But i will never kill my curls with perm again, Never!

[@chocdiva1218ify]

Thank you so much for making this video. Ive been natural for a few months and starting to lose confidence. But I am going to push thru.

[@2DopeDiva]

This has been come my favorite hair journey video i love it!!!!

[@tammiivibe]

this is very encouraging because i big chopped my hair 7 weeks ago and I don't really know how my 4c hair will grow.

[@niemmama]

I can really relate to the days where people have negative things to say, especially family members. But I also find that men are more positive and complimentary of natural hair.

[@pureinergy6834]

Beautiful short or long and such an inspiring video.

[@TheOlyvixen]

I still love your vids important so happy i let you inspire me to go natural even though i shaved my head on Sept.8 2010 after watching your big chop video 5 times the month before im so happy i did it i have beautiful natural hair that i love. Thank you for being my inspiration !

[@mrsfruity76]

Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us. Be blessed.

[@Neekolassify]

aww the amount of emotion you show is amazing

[@lowkee777]

I loved this. I just subbed. Im in the process of transitioning....and this was so inspirational. Thanks for sharing.

[@trini4life100000000]

you remind me of the actress essence atkins

[@tOoDaMnLeGiTtOoQuIt]

this is seriously thee most beautiful and inspiring video.. and when you cried, girl.... I teared up too! New subbie FOR SURE!!!

[@SweetGaBrownin]

This is LOVE! DEF INSPIRED!