SHE'S A STRAIGHT NATURAL WITH LONG HEALTHY HAIR!

[@mobettalady29]

Baby that deep condition is the truth. I can't wait to try the shampoo and oil

[@shelltalkshair]

Lol everyone has been saying this. Thank you for the feedback!! 😊

[@lolabunny1157]

I need to give Ms. Shells products a try!!

[@mobettalady29]

@@lolabunny1157 yess

[@jbb8261]

I did an experiment. I wore my hair straight ALL of 2023. Now I am back to wash n gos with no curl damage. No dryness. And I have retained _all of my length_ from last year ❤

[@kmj2000]

How often did you straighten your hair?

[@jbb8261]

@@kmj2000 once a month. Sometimes twice.

[@kmj2000]

@@jbb8261 Ok that's do-able for me! I've seen some people stretch it for like 2-3 months and I just need my hair washed more often.

[@jbb8261]

@@kmj2000 I have a huge side eye for people not washing their hair. I wash mine weekly. Or else my scalp is unhappy.

[@jbb8261]

@kbb8933 I just wash it seven days after I press it. It has some time for natural oils to keep it happy. At night I use a satin pillow case or put it in bantu knots. So minimal to no breakage comes from not putting heat on it between washes, protecting it at night, and I also have a hat called a hairbrella that I wear when it’s humid and this preserves it well. Satin lined

[@meshastar7]

I’m a straight natural as well. I’ve been getting my hair silk pressed once a month for 8 years, no heat damage and my hair is to the middle of my back currently.

[@SYDsyd444]

What’s your regimen ?

[@DeshaunExitRealty]

any advice for how to stretch my silk press?

[@terenarosa4790]

My scalp gets extremely itchy if I don't wash it once a week. What should I do to prevent that?

[@Jas_Elan]

@@DeshaunExitRealtyif exercising put your hair into 2 Bantu knots and tie a sweat band around your edges . Do not remove the band until your hairline is completely dried . Instead of wrapping your hair sleep with a bun/Bantu knot .getting a silk press with body is better than a bone straight silk press because it lasts longer . Utilize dry shampoo for when your hair begins to get too oily . These tips should give you more longevity. I’m able to get a month with mine and that’s while keeping up with kickboxing .Without exercise I can go about 6 weeks (highly do NOT recommend doing though )

[@Jas_Elan]

@@terenarosa4790dry shampoo can help with this

[@evacapri9769]

I retained the longest hair of my life when I silk pressed my hair monthly for 6 months ❤

[@BlueBerryBronzer]

May I ask you, how you were able to not wash your hair and keep it up without the roots getting out of control? Not trying to “gotcha” I literally want to get like you cause I have to wash my hair at least every two weeks or right before the two week mark and I wish I can wear it for longer cause I agree.

[@evacapri9769]

@@BlueBerryBronzer no you’re fine. I made sure to wrap my hair up at night no exceptions. If I did anything to make me sweat I definitely put a high pony and hun in my hair and used a sweat band as well. Of course sometimes my roots still puffed up if and when that happened I took advantage of Braidout twistouts and Bantu knot styles. I didn’t add more heat to my hair just made a style of it. Hope this helps 💕

[@jbb8261]

Same. And I did it for a full year. I did two wash n gos in 2023 and wore it straight every other day

[@evacapri9769]

@@jbb8261 yes it helps with you to see your ends and keep up with them. I figured out that’s why ppl with naturally straight hair grows longer because they don’t have to do much manipulation

[@Anonyme67]

Did you ended up having heat damage? Why only 6 months?

[@NashvilleBraids]

I retain more length when I wear my hair straight. I guess it has something to do with not having to detangle my hair as much.

[@newworldlord643]

Yea CYN doll talks about this on her channel. I went to beauty school and got 20yrs experience. YES keeping the hair from tangling is literally the issue. My hair does better blow dried or Flay ironed. The twist outs or leaving my hair curly is just a NO... I'd be fkn BALD. I want HEALTHY HAIR at this age. Blk pple the only ones feel they gotta prove their blackness

[@HealthyHairJourney]

Yes. I agree as well I'm a licensed cosmetologist and I'm also heat trained. It works

[@devonnebeckham5553]

This makes so much sense. I blow-dry once or twice a year and have lots of growth but yikes the knots at the back. I have a heat-activated treatment in my hair and think some heat will help, maybe even if it's just the roots and I rod set?

[@ToriUptown]

@@devonnebeckham5553and blow drying just to stretch it and doing braids outs/twist outs

[@delle3955]

@@newworldlord643You summed it up so perfectly invite last sentence!❤

[@sylvia7447]

Only issue that may arise is when or if you decide that you want to see your natural curl pattern, your hair has been trained out of that so only the new growth will produce your original curls the rest will be a more wavy lose curl like we see the young lady have. The issue most woman have with silk presses is they want the best of both worlds; bone straight this week and ancestral curls next week. Heat applied often trains your hair to be straighter and the curls will not bounce back as tight. I like the commitment to straight this lady made at least she knows what she wants.

[@BunmiO-tz6jr]

First honest comment I’ve seen the ancestral curls are undeniably gone - it’s fine if that doesn’t mattter to you 🙏🏾

[@no.6377]

Yeah. We gotta be honest with ourselves about what our lifestyle, personalities and style preferences are. I'm too lazy to do much but a puff or wash n go with my natural hair, but my mom has sufficiently traumatized me that I'd never get a chemical relaxer. 😂So I'm gonna start with blow outs to make my buns easier.😊

[@lovelyt2107]

So true. My daughter has been complaining about her curls not coming out. And we did get a silk press on her hair. Smh.

[@AkaiOtinashi]

I agree with you but hair training isn’t a thing. It’s heat damaged. Not sure why people don’t want to call it what it is.

[@charde9739]

Not completely true, it just take a couple days of washing to bounce back..no biggie

[@SHaqq-wv9hn]

Family members DO NOT all have the "same genes". The mom's genes are from HER mother & father. Therefore---the mom would be pulling genes from ANYONE in her genetic pool from either side of HER parents. The same for her daughters. They would be pulling genes from not only the mother's side, but anyone on their father's side as well. It is quite possible to have related people with DIFFERENT hair types. This woman may have genes for longer hair growth (in addition to good haircare), while her mother & sister may not, EVEN though they may ALSO take good care of her hair.

[@jbb8261]

Yessss this. My dad’s side is Caribbean and they have SHIIIINY, silky hair with loose curls and waves. My mom’s is black, Irish, Asian and very coarse but long. My mom gets mad that my curls are different from hers but that’s just life 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@Magique88888]

@@jbb8261 Why is your mom mad your curls are different lol?

[@jbb8261]

@@Magique88888 she’s a jealous person by nature and it doesn’t help that I’m less mixed than her but have “better hair” (her words not mine)

[@Magique88888]

@@jbb8261 Oh wow, I didn't want to assume. This is sad because you are her daughter. I

[@jbb8261]

@@Magique88888 it’s sad but not my problem. I’m having a daughter and I won’t do the same to her. As long as someone breaks the cycle, all is well

[@shadaythompson-fk2bq]

This hairstylist the truth she gentle on the hair and the client she ain’t trying to throw unnecessary shade and things like most of these youtube stylists ; it’s refreshing❤

[@JoJo-vi6xx]

Just started my silk press journey . I’m two months in and loving it. It’s crazy how my shedding is so minimal

[@jennybthick]

Mine toooooooo 🎉

[@gloriasmith5764]

I'm glad you brought out how everyone's hair can take different treatment and/or abuse! Because of different textures, thicknesses, and porosity. Genetics is important too!

[@Giggles50]

I would leave genetics out because it’s a matter of learning the characteristics of your hair. Match the products and right routine and hair retention will be sky high.

[@ilhuriwjsn4951]

@@cj5848 How? I'm curious to know because my hair only grows in protective styles but I'm tired I want to style it cute and wear it out more than once a year! I got major heat damage with silk press so I had to stop I feel like relaxing would just do the same

[@MzAqua]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@cj5848 Same I’m relaxed as well and my hair is still thick and growing long.

[@regrose9778]

She is a baddie! Shell you slayed that hair! She was feeling it at the end 😂

[@shelltalkshair]

lol thank you and yes she was 😂 I love her personality

[@NickyM_0]

I agree. She WAS feeling it and quite rightly too! Great job.

[@mariahj.6403]

I’ve been growing my hair out correctly since 18 I’m 25 I had a “big chop” at 18 and now my hair is almost 25’ inches long (it’s around 23’). I wasn’t always curly! Most of the years I had my hair straight almost every month. It’s about how you care for your hair and protect it during heat process etc. super proud of her. Love your work! Thank you for sharing 🫶🏻

[@mariahj.6403]

Oh and I’m only 5’0 so my hair rn is basically waist length soon to be butt length.

[@shank3524]

If my hair looked like this after blow drying i'd leave it that way but it doesnt 😂 Grease has been saving my silk press this winter, i use it after straightening to protect my hair and its first time my hair has gone a week and its still as soft as when i first straightened it and my edges have also done pretty well with reversion. So damn happy. Her hair looks amazing and great stylist!

[@elegantempress1395]

If you don’t mind the look of a roller set then you can pincurl it at night with bobby-pins and a silk scarf to maintain the straightness

[@kate0913kme]

At the end of the day its about what works best for you. And whatever you choose to do, just take care of it.

[@tmcurly]

I honestly love the idea of straight natural! Much better than getting a relaxer! I prefer blowouts myself !

[@HealthyHairJourney]

EXACTLY 💯 I'm heat trained and I love it. 😊

[@luwanabennett1054]

​@CommonsenseiscommonsenseSame with me 😑

[@juanax5473]

For me it's just easier. As much as I love my curls I don't wanna deal with it everyday and so I wear my hair straight most of the time.

[@Godluv4L]

She needs to use bond building products like olaplex, k18 and loreal ever pure. Her hair is healthy but still has some heat damage to a degree

[@sheenab6253]

Redkens Acidic Bonding system is GOATED! It’s truly the best out there. I absolutely LOVE it.

[@lifeonabudget8513]

Yeah, I see some damage, too. Her has barely any curl pattern while wet and I was a bit shocked. She has great length, though. My natural hair is her length when stretched, i don't use heat.

[@sylvia7447]

Will try the redken acidic bonding system thanks for sharing.

[@divinedriven1693]

​@@sheenab6253 what does the redkens do for the hair

[@yumiko0017]

I was saying the same thing. The curl pattern is loose. Throughout more time, it’ll continue to become less curly.

[@AmoraNoir]

She’s beautiful and has gorgeous hair. Do what works best for you, lady! ❤

[@bitokay147]

I am a straight natural and my hairstylist is amazing my curls come right back every wash. None of my curls are damaged.

[@AminaPhilosophy]

How often do you straighten?

[@freespiritpearl89]

What is a straight natural?

[@sanaaniz]

@@freespiritpearl89exactly wtf it says your hair is straight and youre natural 🙃

[@rootsofwasabi]

@@freespiritpearl89natural mean you do not have a chemical relaxer and you straighten your hair rather than wear an Afro

[@chiyuku]

i was struggling up keeping my natural hair as it got longer. My hair was littered with single strand knots and it always felt dry. I even have some breakage due to the protective styles i’d try to put it in so since september or so i blow dry and straighten my hair every wash day. I also snipped off all the dead ends and knots which was like a good 3-4 inches of hair. Now since then i take a pic of my hair after every press and it’s shocking how much length i’ve retained and so quickly, i’ve grown back everything i chopped off already. The routine is much quicker for me to do as well, though i do have heat dmg and my curls have dropped but my individual strands are thick and moisturized and sturdy. I wrap my hair every night and oil my ends, i haven’t had any noticeable breakage and i always deep condition. I like this routine for me and i don’t know if i recommend it but it works for me. If u can’t part with your curls don’t do it. Me personally i never wore my natural hair and jus wore wigs but now all i wear is my hair out. Do what u want to your hair but be weary of the pros and cons. I find i do need to dust more often to keep my ends looking fresh and full and my hair gets oily fast but i plan on keeping this up till we’ll forever i guess. Once i find a routine i don’t like to change it. My mother always had long thick healthy hair despite being relaxed her whole life so maybe that’s why my hair can handle the heat without breaking off and drying out. I want to see how long i can grow my hair this way since i’ve always wanted hair down to my butt lol. As for routine i stretch for wash and press day every 3 weeks but i’m thinking of making it everyone 2 because i have a very sensitive scalp and it gets itchy and irritated fast, and the only way to alleviate it is a good wash. I will add that i only do one pass and for heat i dk either 375 or 410. Since my hair is heat dmged it silks out easier so i’ve been doing 375 now. My advice is there’s so one size fits all for hair. If what you are doing now works don’t change if, if you are struggling and want to try and new routine you have the right to do so. It’s our hair at the end of the day, we should do what makes us feel happy with it and what encourages us to wear it ^^

[@Bria_White]

This is my exact routine. Started in November last year. Had to cut off 3 inches of bad ends too. My hair is now thriving! Thick, growing super fast, and healthy 🥰

[@TheNursey13]

Her hair is GORGEOUS!

[@keyamcdowell7180]

Wow, she does have healthy hair. Awesome job, Shell!😍👏🏽👏🏽

[@HealthyHairJourney]

Yassssss...Shell killed this. 😍😍 New subbie here 👍🏾 I'm a licensed cosmetologist as well and I sincerely appreciate her for spreading the word about this topic so much. I love heat training my natural hair. Heat training is a great option for those who want to loosen their curl pattern without the use of chemicals. I have been heat training my hair for years a I love it so much that I wrote a book about it on Amazon because so many people give heat training natural hair a bad rap. When I post about it on my tiktok or IG it is sooooo triggering to people and the natural hair nazis and hair police come for me saying that my hair is damaged. My hair is thriving and retaining length like crazy. IMO, Damaged hair is hair that is dry, breaking, split with no elasticity. With so many people going back to relaxers, I appreciate Shell and other heat trained naturals for discussing this topic. 😘😘😘😘 We have to remove the negative connotations associated with "heat training" ❤❤❤

[@christines1821]

I agree because looking back when I was young my hair was blow dried greased and cornrowed every 2 weeks I’m sure it was heat trained back then and didn’t even realize but it was so healthy.

[@HealthyHairJourney]

​@@christines1821 EXACTLY 💯 👏🏾 🙌🏾 👌🏾

[@kate0913kme]

​@@christines1821I was just going to mention something similar. My mom used to press and do my hair all the time. And it was healthy.

[@dahliaforbes]

I would love to buy your book! Could you please say what the title is? 🙏🏽

[@HealthyHairJourney]

​@@dahliaforbes absolutely love. It's called heat training natural hair 101. 👍🏾

[@arianaallen3265]

When I used to get my silk press biweekly my hair grew so long! It’s never been that long since I stopped! Consistent silk press definitely grow your hair

[@Magique88888]

I love her hair. It looks healthy to me. I want to be a straight natural most of the time and prefer more curls than this but honestly, if I got this eventually, I would not mind. It's about manageability and reducing time for care for me and hair length goals.

[@jazzyj904]

How are you seeing her hair looks healthy when it’s obviously heat damaged? Just because it’s long and just because you can see some pearl does not equate to healthy.

[@Tiffany-un3hw]

It’s damaged

[@VirgosGroove3]

Hair length goals 🥹

[@hereforit2347]

She’s right that not all people can handle being a “straight natural” and some people can get more silk presses than others. My hair hates heat. Unlike my hairdressers in the past, I know how to press my hair without causing heat damage. However, I keep presses to a minimum. I’ve gone to stylists and suffered heat damage after a single silk press. I know other people who have had the same experience.

[@Candicedickinsonllc]

I get head damage no matter what lol.

[@hereforit2347]

@@Candicedickinsonllc: Use a bonafide heat protectant. If you press in VERY small sections you can get your hair *bone* straight in one *SLOW* pass at a more moderate temperature.

[@KangwithoutaKangdom]

​@@hereforit2347this is exactly how I just did my press. I used a heat protectant spray and a serum that was a heat protectant too

[@Sara-zu4og]

The shampoo is the BEST part as a client.

[@MzAbstractMind]

Her hair looks pretty healthy to be straightened all the time! I have seen some straight naturals and after they shampoo it…there’s no sign that a curl pattern ever existed 😳

[@jazzyj904]

No it doesn’t 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@samanthacadet2942]

@@jazzyj904At all what is she looking at that we not seeing🤣

[@shadaythompson-fk2bq]

She could have left it in the blow dried state ; I love fluffy hair more then bone straight

[@jesusisapisces]

Okay but that's you. She doesn't want to.

[@gailmiller6333]

@@jesusisapisces 👍🏿🎯

[@shadaythompson-fk2bq]

@@jesusisapisces if you have bone straight hair then I’m sorry I get why you may be offended🥱 but the fluffy hair speaks volumes

[@jesusisapisces]

@@shadaythompson-fk2bq I don't understand how what may be on my head has to do with the comment I made to you. Other bw are entitled to wear their hair as they please. Get over it and grow up.

[@shadaythompson-fk2bq]

@@jesusisapisces You are absolutely right bw definitely do have a right to wear their hair however they please considering how versatile it is , I’m just saying it looked better fluffy in my opinion I’m definitely a grown up you sound distraught over the texture of a bw hair though you should calm down😂

[@cfoster6804]

Naw, her hair looks good! What's her regimen between salon visits? Does she straighten herself? How often?

[@chelciagreer2366]

Thank you for the video. I loved when you said “No one hair is perfect”…..ladies, there is no one size fits all for your hair. You have to do what is best for your hair. I am relaxed and my hair does extremely well. However, that is what works for me personally. Her hair is beautiful and perfectly made for her and you are correct overall it is healthy.

[@ShonteTodd]

Your hair is so beautifully long ❤ I wish my real hair was that long DAMN!.

[@LadyK007]

Gorgeous results! Thank you for mentioning GENETICS! I feel like it would be really tough to do this with very coarse 4c hair because more heat is required in blowdrying and pressing. Thanks for sharing!🔥🔥🔥

[@mochaprincess1764]

Her hair is heat trained that’s why her hair is like that. And you made a good point when you said “ not everyone can get consistently get a silk press all the time” and yes I personally can’t be using all that heat on my hair without getting some heat damage .

[@Anonyme67]

What is heat trained? Parts of her hair clearly have heat damage. She is just ok with that.

[@Tiffany-un3hw]

No such thing as “heat trained”. Its damaged.

[@SCY385]

I have found that with the right tools and products a silk press is just fine. I stopped relaxing about two years ago and my hair has rewarded me for it. It’s much healthier and I can always go curly if I want to.

[@shamelcutkelvin8807]

The heat will makes her hair thin. To me it’s already thin.

[@ngozinwafor]

I love how you mentioned genetics because it’s def a part of the formula. But other things like your routine matter as well.

[@QueenieisLuv]

I felt like every time I had a question you answered it immediately! She has gorgeous hair btw 💁🏽‍♀️

[@tahonienonie88]

Nice to see someone say “straight natural” I have come across some natural gurus who don’t consider you an equal if you are straight and natural lol Personally I think everyone needs to do what works for them. For me personally, the climate I live in is not a place where curls can thrive. It is dry and dryer. Myself and daughters hair is healthy, growing and thriving being straight naturals. I think you have to do what works best for you and unfortunately we live in the wild Wild West where it is dry and our hair, skin and nails suffer from it.

[@Las645]

You even make your daughters wear their hair straight? 😂 black women really hate their own hair

[@Wachera]

I'm thinking of going back to this. When I was in high school, I wore my hair straight. I would get a good blow-dry once every 3 months cause I went to a boarding school. That was the routine for 4years. By the end of 4 years I had waist-length hair then I started tampering with it, installing braids, and now a curly natural but my hair ain't as long or healthy as it used to be.

[@tb.7563]

I'm happy you clarified that to the viewer about the different textures of hair and it might work differently for each individual person 👍

[@loisberry-rose5175]

Her hair is beautiful and looks healthy.🥰

[@chocolatecoils8200]

I’d want to roller set her hair and skip tension blow dry then only having to hit her roots twice and length once with the iron once out of the rollers

[@newworldlord643]

Her face is freaking adorable 😍 great job on her lovely hair❤❤❤

[@lisajones2828]

Her hair is beautiful but if long hair regardless is relaxed an flat ironed it gonna look thinner as the years increase the cuticle is damaged it's not meant for natural curly to have bone straight an constantly straightening the edges with heat to match the rest of the hair or sew in leaveout

[@AuntieSenSen]

I think it depends on the hair. I wear silk presses during winter and curly in the summer. I use a high quality heat product and never see any change in texture or curl. My hair is tailbone length

[@elegantempress1395]

@@AuntieSenSen yeah it depends on how often you do it. I got a hot comb press for over a decade and never had damage. My hair became damaged (ends specifically) when I went curly natural. My hair is thick and mostly 4B and it is hard to manage and keep untangled in its natural state. Was much easier and better when it’s stretched, whether pressed, blow dried or in braids 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@aabbc6168]

She has a full head of hair beautiful and healthy end result was gorge, so envious ❤

[@MILD-ws2zp]

I have been straightening my hair for more than 30 years and I haven't had any major issues but true some can

[@Anonyme67]

So you don’t have heat damage or it just don’t care. This woman on the video clearly have heat damage on some part of her hair.

[@travay6328]

I am a straight natural, and you know what white people straighten their hair too. I dont get fairy knots anymore and no breakage. I take very good care of my hair, my hair looks very nice and full. In my profile pic I have a lace front this was my first and last time with a lace front🤣 I prefer a more natural look aka my hair.

[@Sadune85]

Are you mixed?

[@travay6328]

@@Sadune85 no, I am black

[@jackelineamado245]

How is your routine?

[@travay6328]

@jackelineamado245 You can use professional products like kenra, biolage, wella and brigeo. This is what a good routine looks like Olaplex 0 and 3 every wash day, I sell them and I can give you a discount to help you out Week 1: briogeo don't despair or wella fusion whichever suit your budget Week 2: wella nutrienrich or kenra nourishing mask Week 3: biolage hydrasource deep treatment (green pack) hope this helps, I am giving you the best products in existence, with phenomenal ingredients research and doesn't break the bank

[@sylvia7447]

Good for you 🥂

[@ngozinwafor]

I’m on the straight hair natural journey and love it! It’s only been a few months but I see the diff. I’m motivated to do my own hair more because it’s easier tbh.

[@carolchocho425]

I I straighten my hair every week. And my curl pattern has not changed. However, I do not use a flat iron. I use a straightener brush. And I use K 18 or olaplex.

[@rootsofwasabi]

Her being a straight natural, that’s definitely GREAT health! This is why proper technique is necessary. Some people get ONE silk press and have to end up doing big chops from the damage 😢

[@1obedience]

Her hair is beautiful!!

[@stylebymarshalee]

Her hair is beautiful and healthy!😍

[@jamilamaddox1113]

What a lovely silk press! I ♥️ your videos. 😍

[@denisewright1264]

i am a straight natural at times. i noticed that when i get my hair done maybe every other month, my natural curl and natural texture is gone until i stop getting it blow dried with a brush and heat. i used to be able to have a nice curl from my twist out, but now i have to wait for my kink to come back. next time i will go get a wash, rollerset and wrapped under the dryer like i used to do when i was a lot younger and natural hair was not popular. my hairdresser who is Dominican and had nappy hair just like me would be so upset to see me because my hair was long and natural. she wanted me to perm it. she used to say, oh, here comes El Natural. of course i ignored her and went without perms for, now it has been 25 years. and i love that ppl with kinky curls are loving their natural hair. I don't get any damage from blow outs because i do it every other month or every three months. and my hair goes all the way down to almost my waist, but my great-grandma had hair down to her butt so i probably have it in my genes.

[@sharoncarty5096]

Good Morning. I am encouraged this morning. Silk press for me. Blessings.

[@forgirlslikeus]

I think they do. This other lady that I follow has had crazy hair growth in the two years that she’s been doing silk presses than the first five of growing

[@claudettecarrothers50]

I love your outlook on the natural hair, such a professional

[@KD-dc2fd]

I think the client’s genetics help her with length. For me, I prefer wearing my hair curly because I don’t want to be worried about the texture changing in the rain or not being able to jump in the pool whenever I please. Her hair is beautiful. I do like to get my hair pressed at the salon to clip ends and get my color done but 99% of the time I can’t be bothered with blown out hair. It’s too much work for me. 😂

[@Happy2be4c]

This is beautiful.. everybody's hair is different.

[@Worker2Boss]

I have 4c hair and I stopped relaxing in 2016. My hair is healthy now and I silk press my hair only when I need a trim. I let the professionals do it tho.

[@acornsprite]

i’ve honestly been doing more of a straight natural routine as well except i don’t silk press, just blow my hair out once a week on wash day! definitely seeing a big improvement in length retention since i started doing this, not to mention it’s made my routine SOOO much easier and i haven’t noticed any difference in my curl pattern when i do decide to wear my hair curly. i think because i use the revair to blow it out so it doesn’t get super hot to begin with and i still always use a leave-in with heat protectant

[@sabragrace]

Been a straight hair natural for 3 years & I love it!!

[@Neesha242]

How often do you clarify your hair? What clarify shampoo do you use? What regular shampoo & conditioner do you use? How often do you deep condition? I just started and realized my clarifying shampoo I was using stripped my hair so bad! This time I didn’t clarify my hair nor deep condition it and it came out smooth & pretty

[@sabragrace]

Did you follow up with a good shampoo after using the clarifying shampoo? I clarify about every 6-8 weeks. I use the suave clarifying shampoo it's literally like $2. I use CHI Infra Shampoo the most, but there are others I may use. I use the rinse out conditioner that I make or any rinse out conditioner I have laying around the house when I run out. & I try to deep condition every time I wash my hair. If i'm trying to save time I'll use a deep conditioner as a pre poo. @@Neesha242

[@Topself24]

That conair silver bird is amazing

[@kellbell0903]

WOW!!! Simply BEAUTIFUL😍So very lush & healthy💁🏽‍♀️🙌🏽

[@Jeannette0890]

Her hair looks great ❤

[@deec3561]

I tried being a straight natural. My hair started breaking after a few months. I’ve been doing mini braids lately and that’s growing my hair like crazy. I might give straight hair another chance when I reach my goal

[@kirstenvanrensburg811]

The exception to the rule. I’ve gotten I would say 12 silkpresses in the space of 8 months. My curls become loser but never straight with a month or two break my hair would bounce back. I’ve definitely decided to take a break for now only because it’s summer and I don’t want to lose my curls all together

[@elegantempress1395]

More than once a month is too much. You also need to use bond building products like Olaplex

[@Anonyme67]

You spoke the truth. There nothing such as heat trained.

[@doll.ov.poetrii4682]

​@@Anonyme67 That's exactly what I was thinking. It's just... Heat damaged hair.

[@rosamorris1063]

I feel like if she would let you trim a bit more, it would help so much. But she does still have some beautiful hair, just not as thick as it could be

[@kiasupreme3391]

We need to educate ourselves on what healthy looks like. Just because your hair is long doesn't mean its healthy

[@SierraP]

Exactly

[@dorisday3778]

Yes, but her hair is def not unhealthy.

[@Amayasinterlude]

@@dorisday3778 her hair is very clearly heat damaged😭

[@aliceoriol3199]

Heat damaged but growing beautifully😊

[@Amayasinterlude]

@@aliceoriol3199 Heath > length

[@NinaAngelina25]

VERY beautifully done!! Client has a gorgeous head of hair!

[@Ibetala]

Wow her hair turned out fantastic

[@terrili964]

This is my SIGN to become a straight natural!

[@AkosuaFire]

Im a natural that straightened my hair WEEKLY for over 5 years with NO damage. I got lazy and went to the Dominicans every so often-they SILK press. First 2 times, hair was still healthy despite the heat-(they use titanium plates, i use ceramic.) The 3rd visit destroyed a lot of my curls. Its now stringy on some of the ends. ***disclaimer-i dont make my hair silky. I just flatten it enough to make it super easy to maintain throughout the week.

[@StephTheYah]

It looks damaged to me idk. It’s not completely damaged but it’s getting there. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t look good because it does after you finished styling. But the way it looked when it’s wet tells me that it is damaged and will be getting worse if she keeps doing this

[@glowecreations]

I grew up getting my hair pressed no perm and her was down my back so nothing wrong with straight natural.

[@hiyahiy]

I love her natural hair. It has a lot of body. Embrace it

[@Lilah_D]

We need more stylists like you

[@parday4385]

Straight Natural = Controled Heat Damage or nah 🤔

[@TiarreaB.Naturally]

Absolutely beautiful ❤

[@teresathornhill7672]

It's the consistency..that's what the hair liked

[@MeFirst10132001]

Her hair is beautiful. I’ve been wanting to straighten mines but I’m nervous of losing my curls. I haven’t straightened it in years.

[@tandrahill302]

Beautiful! I love her hair color.

[@AkaiOtinashi]

I’m not sure why people keep calling this woman’s hair heat trained. Is that a nice way of saying damaged? When heat changes the integrity of your curl or alters the texture to be “more manageable” it’s damaged and you have to cut the damaged portion off to see your true curl pattern again. I know some people don’t care about that, and that’s fine, but let’s be honest.

[@zaire-aniyarobinson2928]

I had to big chop after being a straight natural bc constant straightening makes my ends thin. I think it’s all about balance.

[@loosencurlylocdluv8006]

Her curls is broken down by heat. So the integrity of her curls is damaged. She will have to cut to see her true natural curl pattern

[@Nevagoinback]

Actually, there are several treatments that can restore the natural curls, such as Ovation Cell Therapy, which is designed to improve the health and strength of the hair and scalp.

[@jazzywristonchunkybarbiemi1477]

My silk press lasts for 3 months at a time. I’m a straight natural. Everytime I wash it, it reverses back. So I maybe press 3-4xs a year. But I wrap it more than 80% of the time. There’s no heat between presses at all.

[@jubiterr]

How do you wash your hair ?

[@jazzywristonchunkybarbiemi1477]

@@daughteroftheking9560 i only wash it when I get a silk press. Since I started this it’s grown to my butt. I don’t put products in it outside of what’s going on during the silk press so it never smells or gets buildup. But if that were to happen of course I would go and get a wash and new silk press.

[@aman.idreams]

My routine is usually straighten my natural hair every 3-4 mo. to trim and loosen my roots. Im seeing retaining more length in 1 year than the previous 4 years!!

[@sammy4634]

Her hair is beautiful! I want to be a straight natural but I work out and sweat a lot in my head/hair. I wish I didn’t sweat in my hair. I just can’t find anything that will stop my hair from reverting after a workout. So I have to do braids, braid outs or ponytails.

[@dez3320]

Straightening without heat doesnt work as well for everyone, but it is possible. I noticed if it has something to stretch it while it dries, like a bun, wrap or rollers. then comb the hair,(gently) enough to distribute the natural oils, then just keep wearing stretched styles. brush with soft bristles. after some time the hair looks straightened. For me takes 1 day. But I know some people want the silk press look, so at that point you can run low heat through it one time with some oil and it should be enough, or apply a little oil and wrap it with a cap overnight. Takes time to perfect based on your hair type. I try to remember hair can be molded, if its moisturized and has enough protein in a healthy state you can mold it for a pretty look.

[@winiver77]

MMMM this is sooo nice... I was looking for a change, I think I found it!

[@mamatosh05]

Her hair is beautiful.

[@Happiness11100]

I'm natural and have bra length 4c hair. I only silk press every now and again as my hair is fickle. It looks so nice pressed but it will start breaking on one side if i keep using too much heat. Plus a press for me only lasts a few days.

[@lifeismagical3123]

She had very fine hair. Is this a result of continuous heat? I’ll like to know because I’m natural with very thick hair considering becoming a straight natural.

[@holyghostgirlb]

She sooo pretty and her hair gorgeous

[@blkbeauti05]

Her hair is gorgeous…

[@terrili964]

New subscriber. Her hair is gorgeous!

[@deemarshall995]

NICE!! Not fake but the real deal!! I love it!

[@Diaryofaqueen777]

This video was so informative being I’m looking to get my girls a silk press! New subbie❤