My 5 Year Natural Hair Journey | 2013-2018

[@Aaeerriicrls]

She said "barely I mean BARELY touchin my neck" 😂😭

[@HelloGabey]

😂😂😂😩😩 BARELY sis

[@juddiehinton6293]

I guess I should share wearing my hair naturally for the past 65 years. Young black women wearing your hair naturally is not new. The black hair natural movement started in the 60s with my generation. Your natural hair will grow twice as long as relaxed hair because you're not stripping it of the proteins and opening up the cuticle. While wearing natural hair just simply keep it moisturized. Don't over manipulate the hair and if you wear your hair loose braid it up at night, and moisturize it with a heavy oil. I usually moisturize my hair with a hundred percent lanolin, and beeswax. At 65 my hair is thick and full. I have never had a problem with losing my hair, or my hair breaking and I don't have any split ends. I would like to add hair grows from the inside not the outside. If you tend to have an unhealthy diet then you may not have healthy hair.

[@nightfoxrushing5297]

You should make a KZbin channel , Juddie Hinton

[@shaylapride]

Omg. Post pics please! ❤

[@lpsfashionista0645]

Please do!!!! 65 yrs of info and progress I’m willing to hear! :))))

[@elviradistress]

"if my texture turns out trash im not doing it" mood

[@HelloGabey]

😂😂🙃 BIG MOOD lol

[@ImaniMonay]

How a lot of black women think sadly 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@jsbreezy]

Imani Monay exactly! But who’s texture is trash??

[@quasar4472]

@@ImaniMonay know the comment is old but came across to watch her journey since I was watching other videos as well..so I was taken aback when I heard that.

[@ImaniMonay]

J9 B why are you asking me like I’m the one who said it?! 😂🤔

[@chandomav5352]

"if my texture turns out trash I'm not doing it" - I was thinking the same thing before I big shop loool. And when I decided to finally shave my hair, I realized that I had what I was qualified as ''trash texture'' lol. Today I love my ''trash texture''. Thank you for sharing :)

[@HelloGabey]

Haha ditto!! Nothing but love for my natural hair and this entire journey. 💕 Thanks for watching!

[@kortneygolden599]

Beautiful hair. I'm almost 2 years natural and your video made me excited to stay on this journey. I often feel it's so much work but the results are worth it.

[@HelloGabey]

Thank you! The results are SO worth it!! Stick with it 💕

[@jespaul2582]

Natural hair for black women look young and better looking.

[@lorettalynndavis9695]

Your hair journey was incredible, thanks so much for sharing! You definitely proved that "relaxed stringy hair" no matter the length, is no match for healthy thick and versatile *natural* hair! This is our *God* *given crown of glory* and it's beautiful just like you! Thanks again *Miss GCH!*

[@HelloGabey]

Aww wow, thank you so very much! What a beautiful comment 💕 It was a pleasure to share!

[@VortextualRealityTV]

You have such a LOVELY SPIRIT!! So much SELF LOVE & JOY!! Thx for sharing your hair journey & YOURSELF!!

[@HelloGabey]

Oh wow 😍 this comment brought such a smile to my face. Thank you so much! It was my absolute pleasure to share 💕

[@crystalnorton7343]

I'm so happy for you continue on your lovely hair journey...embrace your natural beauty

[@HelloGabey]

Thank you so very much 💕💕

[@alyceacarter1623]

These videos really is Encouraging me to finally go natural..so I just wanna say thank for sharing your hair Journey..

[@HelloGabey]

Wow! I am so happy to hear that you are inspired to start your own natural hair journey. Best wishes to you!! It was a pleasure to share 💕

[@beloveddaughterofjudah5583]

While watching you...you made me smile while riding the bumps, turns, hesitating the changes, and rooting you through out your natural journey... God bless! And I am still smiling with you; ) Peace Lil' Sis♡

[@HelloGabey]

I love this comment so much. Thank you for watching and for the encouragement! I appreciate it 😊💕

[@jmacknaturalista]

5 years wow!!! I just made it to 1 year...Can't wait to get to 5 years....I celebrated with a youtube video as well. Check it out if you have time. :) Love your hair and your hair journey!

[@HelloGabey]

I will definitely check out your video! Congrats on year one 😄💕

[@jmacknaturalista]

Thank you!!! I'm so excited that I decided embrace my natural hair.

[@keylowlow9648]

As long as you always loved your hair all throughout your younger years, I think is a success. Relaxers, natural, bald whatever. If you were happy and felt beautiful you won babes 🥰🥰

[@tanaicannon5843]

Loove this video! The beginning of your journey was very similar to mine! 😄 Havent had a relaxer since 2016, unofficially transitioned for two years (I had a pixie cut at the time of my last relaxer. At the time of "transitioning" I just wanted to grow my hair out longer and then relax again once I reached chin length) Well durring this period I decided to try to be natrual and if I didnt like it I would just relax my hair. It has been about a year since I said that and I do not plan on going back! I cut my relaxed ends in this past March and I can say that has made things soo much easier! Lol im still struggling sometimes but its honestly a journey. I feel like im learning about this side of me that I never knew before. Learning about this new girl...like everytime I see my fro its literally "Who is shheeee😍😍😍😍". But anyways, cant wait to see where I will be in 5 years! Thank You for sharing. Also, how often do you trim your ends?

[@HelloGabey]

"Who is sheeeeee" 😂😍😩 yaaaas sis! I know the feeling. Thank you for sharing your story with me. I try to trim my ends every 3 months. It doesn't always happen, but that's what I shoot for.

[@alexandriabroadwater6139]

This video makes me smile 💞

[@HelloGabey]

Aw! 💕 That makes me happy.. Thanks for watching!

[@alexandriabroadwater6139]

Miss GCH glad to! I big chopped in February and I really don't seem to see much growth. So I've been watching this video over n over for motivation

[@HelloGabey]

Omg! 💕💕 I'm so glad it can serve as motivation for you. The growth is coming.. hang in there!

[@christinaloveschrist7522]

Love this video. Makes me feel motivated...I should really protective style more 👌🏾😍❤️

[@HelloGabey]

Aww I'm so glad! Yes, protective styling got me all the way together (as long as it's done right!) 😊💕

[@faithwilliams7978]

Great video. You have such GREAT PHOTOS!!!!

[@HelloGabey]

Aw, thank you so very much! And thanks for tuning in!

[@f33lnm3too]

I'm a new subbie. And this video gave me life! Really lovely. Thanks for sharing your story

[@HelloGabey]

Aww welcome to the family! Thank you so much 💕😊

[@adorableallie]

Beautiful story! Love the part about the crazy scissor lady lol !

[@HelloGabey]

Haha that was a crazy experience.. thank you love!

[@ashalinton-lee8225]

I just love how embracing you were of your hair throughout all the phases, thank you so much for inspiring me 💕💕💕

[@HelloGabey]

Aww, yes! That's the key, sis. So happy to have been able to inspire you 💕💕

[@edidi5717]

you look so so so pretty with your natural hair!!!

[@HelloGabey]

Aww! Thank you so much 💕💕

[@SHANELLEBUTLER2011]

this video made me sad lol, I'm 6 months in of my big chop and im no where near her timeline lol. loved the video tho.

[@HelloGabey]

Awww hang in there! Growth varies, and I wish I would've enjoyed my hair more at the shorter lengths. 💕 Thank you for watching!

[@kayl2141]

You killed me with the emphasis on “barely” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@HelloGabey]

😂😂😅

[@kyokoidk9188]

Your hair is so beautiful and your journey is giving me motivation for my hair it’s transitioning rn

[@HelloGabey]

Thank you so much! Keep going and growing 💪💕

[@micheleforte2653]

Love your hair...great job young lady. You have amazing style and personality....pretty too keep up with the videos.

[@HelloGabey]

Aww, thank you so much! 💕

[@wendywandick729]

Very beautiful and I love your hair. 💜💜💜

[@HelloGabey]

Thank you so much! 💕😊

[@monir3801]

Very informational. Very inspiring! Thank you.

[@HelloGabey]

My pleasure 😊 thank you!

[@serious7179]

Beautiful girl, natural and permed!

[@HelloGabey]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@starlettehandy9241]

Yes, beautiful story! Beautiful pictures.

[@HelloGabey]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@memesimone2121]

6 yrs coming soon!

[@HelloGabey]

Awww yes, coming soooon! 😊

[@Ladiideesworld]

You big chopped on my birthday 🎂

[@HelloGabey]

Love it!! It's a special day 💕

[@giannah1612]

that's my birthday too, may 8th :)

[@gettingfitafterforty7650]

Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@naturallykeya9899]

Girllllll you from Little Rock? It’s such a small world ☺️

[@HelloGabey]

Awww, I'm actually not. I was there visiting on a trip. I'm from Ohio 😊😂

[@lesheawhite1870]

I hate that the stylist ruined your hair. Your natural hair is beautiful.

[@HelloGabey]

I was sad about it for a very long time, but the blessing in disguise was rediscovering my natural hair. Thank you so much!

[@mfeelgood7240]

Your hair is absolutely beautiful.

[@HelloGabey]

Aw, thank you so much! 💕

[@nevaehlarkinn]

*BEAUTIFUL!* do you live in CLE? I noticed the 2016 NBA Champs hat lol

[@HelloGabey]

Thank you! and Lol! Good catch.. I'm actually from Akron, LBJ hometown 😊

[@nevaehlarkinn]

Miss GCH yeahhhhh

[@shan1368]

Gang gang

[@starressex]

This one video made me subscribe to your channel ❤️ it (first time coming across your channel)

[@HelloGabey]

Aww, wow! Thank you so much ❤ so happy to have you on board!

[@lexusrose8540]

Beautiful!

[@HelloGabey]

Thank you! ☺

[@joannasalgado7636]

You're so beautiful! Btw l live in Chicago, where do you go for your natural hair? And where do you go to get it straightened?

[@HelloGabey]

Aw, thank you! So sorry I missed your comment. I no longer live in Chicago, but when I did, I would get it pressed by Marc Anthony Bell @marc_anthony_bell (Instagram). He is phenomenal! He did the cut/straighten 2017 mentioned in the video.

[@joannasalgado7636]

@@HelloGabey thank you so much 😊😍

[@Aariyan096]

I start celebrating when that link begin to kick in☺️😂. How was your hair styled at 10:52?

[@HelloGabey]

Haha yesss gotta celebrate it! My hair was actually in a wash-and-go state and brushed back with gel. I think I used a stocking or something to pull it back into a puff. Hope that makes sense!

[@Aariyan096]

Miss GCH Yes it does! I’ve been natural for almost 4 years. I have 4a-c hair and I still get a lot of shrinkage with wash n gos. I’ve been doing twist outs to get my hair a little bigger. My hair had gotten longer done but not really big so I feel like I don’t have enough to show over all this time 🥺. Do you have any tips for that? I’ve tried different hair growth methods.

[@priyeeshofonie9615]

You big chopped on my brothers bday

[@latishamitchell52]

Girl

[@ericalanier5042]

What’s your hair type? I lovee your curlss😍

[@HelloGabey]

Thank you! 💕 I'm somewhere between 3c & 4a 😊

[@Aaeerriicrls]

I'm going to IU toooo

[@HelloGabey]

I'm so sorry I missed your comment. Enjoy my alma mater!! I hope you have a phenomenal year ❤

[@Aaeerriicrls]

Miss GCH thank you SOOO much!!

[@twoladies2629]

how did u taje care if your hair in bix brsids or weave u wud leave it in a week n tske it out ir wash yiur hair with braids like deep condition u deep c in your braids how does it work

[@HelloGabey]

I deep condition my hair before I put them in and after I take them out. I oil my scalp in between as necessary. I leave them in much longer than a week. The longest I've kept them in is about 5 weeks.

[@twoladies2629]

was thiking to stll deep condtion in my braids in the week did u put oils to keep it moisturized srry fir questioning my hair gets dry alote was wondering wat products to put in after drep condition beside jbco lol

[@HelloGabey]

I don't mind questions 😊 so am I understanding that you want to deep condition your hair with the braids in? Personally, I wouldn't recommend that. It wouldn't really be penetrating your hair and would probably leave a lot of product build up and residue on your hair. I use really any oil I have.. Herbal Oil by Africa's Best, Doo Gro Growth Oil, JBCO is pretty thick (I wouldn't use it daily). The oil is to keep my scalp moisturized so it doesn't itch/dry out/form dandruff.

[@couponsanddailybargains]

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[@jessieJ495]

How did you figure out the products that were right for you

[@HelloGabey]

Pretty much just trial and error.. I compared my hair type to others and tried the products they were using.

[@llanimeotakull9926]

Did you ever trim your hair if so how often

[@HelloGabey]

Hi, I did! Typically whenever I would get my hair pressed which was about every 3 months

[@RadiantRuby]

Soror!!! #NewSubbie 😍 Love your video

[@HelloGabey]

Hey soror!!! Thank you so much 💕💚

[@izukumidoriya525]

I wish my hair would grow as fast as hers. I'm to wimp to do the big chop with my hair rn tbh

[@HelloGabey]

I feel you! It took me a minute to be okay with the big chop, but I have zero regrets. Don't rush into it.. Big chop will always be an option when you're ready! You might be surprised at how much your hair grows once you big chop. It's like a fresh start for your hair. Mine grew faster than I thought going in. Best wishes on your journey 💕

[@driab1203]

Is that you in the both thumb nails?????

[@HelloGabey]

Lol, it absolutely is.. Did you get a chance to watch the video? Both photos are covered in it

[@JazzmynDesir]

I just love your videos 😍 I still have videos of when my hair was relaxed on my channel and now Ive started my natural hair journey. Thank you i loved the information 😊 I subbed please sub back

[@lilyraimey3499]

“Trash texture”? No ma’am.

[@HelloGabey]

Right! I had no idea what I was talking about prior to going natural. I had internalized a lot of negative messages about our hair and had a hard time letting believing otherwise. Going natural is one of the best things that has ever happened to me ✨

[@drfrancenegayle879]

It's been a wonderful self love journey... I now share that with my teen daughter. She loves her curls. She has a ton of hair and embraces it all