My Natural Hair Journey

[@Chigirlll]

As of next week I am starting my natural hair journey . Videos like this make me excited!

[@crystal55001]

Tutorial for 2:00, the curly side updo pleasee that style is giving me life.!!!

[@iloverette]

YAS for big hair! Love it!

[@greenjasmine88]

Your hair is bomb, but what I really want are those brows girl!!! Absolutely love them!

[@nadi_808]

you're soo pretty!!! you're eyebrows were on fleeeekkk on every picture!!! love your hair!

[@HeSeesEbony]

Nadeige Collier Thank you! :)

[@Queen_Melanin]

Beautiful hair on a beautiful women. Such a great journey. Thanks for sharing.

[@reginawilliams378]

Your eyebrows are beautiful!!

[@MrsKearney]

I noticed you were away from home living in a dorm. That was great that you took that step to conquer your hair challenges away from home!

[@EdenItzelRios]

yass somebody with songs I can listen too during the video 😍

[@chjazzezwarmington]

Mi glad you're sharing this w/ the world b/c there's such a HUGE misconception that women of black, colored & brown race all wear "hair weaves" to make their hair appear fuller & longer. Mi and a few bffs of mines all are very blessed to have naturally LONG & THICK hair. What upsets mi even the more es wen mi standing en line & the person behind mi es "examining" mi hair to see if it's REAL or not. Some have the courage to ask, but some will just assume it's a weave by saying "that's a real nice weave job you got en your hair...it looks like your real hair". That's wen mi politely, but sarcastically inform dem it es mi real hair [sorry about the Patois lingo, but mi part Bajan & Haitian]. Thanks. Jah bless One love der.

[@HeSeesEbony]

I know exactly what you mean! It happens to me all the time and it can be annoying at times...I understand what your saying I come from a family of Jamaicans where we speak patois all the time.

[@chjazzezwarmington]

O yah it can be very annoying b/c of the "way" many act / approach mi. Mi duh tek offense to dem asking mi if mi hair's real. Mi just duh like fi dem to sey mi hair es a weave pon mi head wen dey nuh asked first. Chaaa!. Kk kool beans. Bless up empress!

[@kadianne]

HeseesEBONY J Jamaica to the world!!! lol but seriously tho... what moisturizers do you use? what deep conditioner.... what products in general.. cud u just post a summary of ur regimen n the products u use? Tenkies ^_^

[@federicarosa4560]

Amazing journey!! Thank you for sharing. Your hair is absolutely gorgeous!! I am somewhere between shoulder length and APL. I can't wait to reach the longer lengths.

[@peachy_reina]

You deserve more likes! Your hair is bomb and love the music. I was layin down dancin when Fine China came on lol

[@HeSeesEbony]

Yeah that's my jam! Lol...thank you!

[@jones1623]

Haha I was dancing too!

[@chantellefashion]

yeah i started to dance and missed the rest of the video lol

[@psalmistmarcias]

all of your styles were cute! that golden/red hair is a great color for you! the black looks good too though! thanks for the vid!

[@trinikate]

Love your eyebrows!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ur hair is so pretty, I'm currently going natural, can't wait for the hair growth!!!!

[@dasiadoll]

I soo lovee your hair &this video !! Awesome job !! You're defifnitely an inspiration &goal for me..

[@breya4]

Ugh I could cry! 100% goals!

[@Quavaeh777]

You are beautiful! I'm sooo in love with your hair!! Keep up the great work!!! PS.. Don't let these insecure little girls get to you! They envy what you they don't have!!! 😘 Thank you for sharing your journey with us!!!

[@saleemahshakir7874]

You're hair looks beautifully in all styles than you for sharing that.

[@TheNaturalMe13]

yaaaaaaas! eyebrows on fleek! beautiful hair!

[@everydayperson9104]

your hair is so beautiful!

[@JazzMean83]

your hair is beautiful, go head girl im omw to 2 years natural I hope to get to your length 1 day.

[@TheonelovedbyGod]

Wow. Thank you. So inspirational

[@KekePfan16]

This is inspiration for me!! I can't wait until I'm 4 years natural!! What hair type are you?

[@HeSeesEbony]

Thanks! My hair is a mix of textures ranging from 4a-4c

[@babymish1324]

I'm in love with your hair!!!

[@taylortiara53353]

Your brows give me life! You are beautiful all around

[@HeSeesEbony]

Thank you! :)

[@sumaiyah2004]

What you are doing is clearly working. I was just wondering what lessons you learned about heat. In the beginning, you said you had heat damage and decided to start over. Now you use heat again. Is the key to using heat frequency? Have you lowered the temperature? Did you add heat protectant?

[@HeSeesEbony]

Hi! Some lessons I have learned about heat is to always use it in moderation. Before going on my journey I would flat iron my hair every other day and this over time caused heat damage to my hair. Now I do use heat but it is definitely not frequently. I probably straighten my hair every 3 months because I prefer to have my ends clipped on straightened hair. When I straighten my hair the temperature is usually around 350-410 degrees and I always add a heat protectant before I apply heat to my hair.

[@sumaiyah2004]

HeseesEBONY J thank you. That helps. I'm always curious about the heat setting.

[@HeSeesEbony]

sumaiyah2004 No problem :)

[@Carmelite60]

LOVE YOUR HAIR!!

[@margotalkie1370]

I want my hair to be longer, but I have really dry hair, and on top of that, it's extremely think. My hair only goes to my shoulders when it's straight, but in shrinkage form, it gets matted so easily. I know if I grow it out, it'll be huge, too, because it's so thick. How do you manage having a lot of hair? I'm 24 and still haven't mastered it.

[@HeSeesEbony]

Always try to keep your hair stretched and detangled to counteract your hair from matting, plus it helps with stopping shrinkage. To help with this I like to do braidouts and twistouts. Just listen to what your hair wants. If it's dry moisturize it with water or a water based moisturizer and always be sure to deep condition your hair. That helps a lot to stop matting. :)

[@brownisbeautifull]

Your hair is beautiful! So you never did the big chop without cutting all of your relaxer out or did you just gradually cut it out? I like how you didn't start off super short and still got long healthy beautiful hair. Can u share your natural hair regimen as well?

[@HeSeesEbony]

Prior to me making the conscious decision to go natural I already was natural. I hadn't had a relaxer in years and my hair grew out so I just gradually had my ends trimmed until I was relaxer free. After I no longer had any relaxed hair left I frequently pressed and flat ironed my hair which resulted in heat damage. After I realized that my hair was badly damaged I made the conscious decision to go natural and gradually clipped off my heat damage hair over time without doing a big chop. I'll be sharing my hair regimen soon in a future video. :)

[@HeSeesEbony]

QueenKinah Thank you so much, and I'd be happy too. :)

[@LoveBeautyFun7]

Wow, way to take care of your hair- Beautiful!

[@NydiaTwitty]

Girl, you picked the two perfect songs! Lol random, but I liked the video a lot.

[@jezzywezzylove]

i really like the side bangs i want to do that

[@HeSeesEbony]

Go for it! 😊

[@jezzywezzylove]

+HeseesEBONY J How did you cut it?

[@nicolehill4386]

+HeseesEBONY J where did u get your eyebrows done

[@Lsu2012Bama]

Nice pics; beautiful hair!!!!!

[@melod1990]

thin eyebrows thick hair really don't cut it if your natural eyebrows are thick leave them thick and get them trimmed with right facial shape fab especially if you have thick luscious hair so she is on point simply marvelous

[@SierraBuble]

OMG you go to CMU! Me too!!! FIRE UP

[@HeSeesEbony]

Fire Up! :)

[@melod1990]

I don't have thick bold eyebrows but wish I did just thick bushy eyebrows and who ever thinks their ugly really has been tough wrong the thinner the more aged look you get more thick with lil trim younger cleaner look honestly sorry but my eyebrows are not naturally thin never have been except tweaking them back in the day but just start getting them shaped because my bushy see through eyebrows is what i was born to have

[@ITSSHANTi]

I love your hair! All I do is twist outs and braid outs. I wish you could upload videos showing how you style your natural hair. Maybe one day (:

[@HeSeesEbony]

I plan to eventually, just really busy as of now.

[@marisaking5982]

So did you ever cut off the heat damage ? And also did you ever have a relaxer you had to cut off ? Anyways your hair is gorgeous !!!!

[@HeSeesEbony]

Thank you! I got off the heat damage off over time with a series of trims. I did have a relaxer at one time but I stopped getting relaxers after awhile and over time my relaxed hair grew out and I also got trims every few months.

[@lolaalaurencia4179]

Can you do a video about your fav product ? And you regimen please ?

[@NeoDistrict_]

YASSSSS I LOVE ITT!!!!!!

[@HoneyImg]

youre gorgeous, so is your hair :)

[@chitownhusla438]

good job I see hope in my journey.

[@deanaronelson3979]

Eyebrows on fleek!

[@remyamanda4590]

beautiful hair and gorgeous face..too much of everything..i love it!

[@Him-Her-They-Who-Cares]

We have the EXACT texture range! I want dye or highlights. Did your coloring cause any damage? How do you get ur twist outs so defined. Wow so jealous!

[@HeSeesEbony]

Go for it! However I would definitely suggest going to a professional for coloring especially highlights because it can be more damaging then dying your entire head of hair. I'll do a video soon about how I achieve defined twist outs.

[@ayanna8245]

i love your transformationnn! its beautiful! what products did you use?

[@fancyndzefu7798]

God help me. I need to start taking care of my hair seriously. I need to set-up hair goals

[@ahseirb070992]

Did you trim a lot? If so about how long between each trim and about how much did u trim off?

[@HeSeesEbony]

Yeah I trimmed half an inch every three months.

[@federicarosa4560]

HeseesEBONY J Thanks for sharing that information because I have found that trimming helps me tremendously, but I always wonder if I'm doing too much trimming. I also trim every three months.

[@aleetabell6074]

Beautiful hair! I see you had a lot of wavy styles in the video. How did you do that? I'm 2.5 years natural now.

[@HeSeesEbony]

Thank you! A lot of the time I did twist outs to achieve a wavy curly pattern.

[@MzChosenByGrace]

When were u at CMU??? Lol... We were doing this at the same time!

[@HeSeesEbony]

Hey! I'm still actually at CMU. I'll be going into my third year this fall. :)

[@MzChosenByGrace]

Oh ok... You must have got there the year I graduated. Either way, awesome hair journey love!

[@HeSeesEbony]

MzChosenByGrace Thanks! :)

[@marysmiles4891]

You are so beautiful, and your hair absolutely stunning! #TeamNatural

[@sonaturalbrittneyl.132]

You made it look so easy what product did you use did you get a greenhouse effect are the inverse message please help help sister out I am dying to get my hair to grown please please help😭😵😖

[@ruthgildo9643]

Wow thats amazing what produts did you use

[@airilove17]

UGH!! I want your hair #jealous XD

[@wolfhaley2180]

eyebrow game too strong

[@geehouse2825]

Thank you. They look like muppet eyebrows.

[@nappyneek7716]

Gee House they're fleek for the people tht like tht thick look but I'm like well damn jst connect em why don't cha!!!

[@HeSeesEbony]

Nappy Neek Gee House actually I have naturally thick eyebrows so anykind of filling in just accentuates my brows. If you guys don't have anything positive to say then don't comment. This is a negativity free zone.

[@jo-ce]

Agreed. I Loved the video but her eyebrows were very distracting unfortunately :-/...

[@coconut2227]

I know this comment is old by why the hell are you guys even mentioning her eyebrows when the video is obviously ABOUT HER HAIR. "Loved the video but her eyebrows were distracting sad face" smh I swear people are trying it. I love your eyebrows.

[@sonaturalbrittneyl.132]

Wow what product did you use how often did you moisturise what did you do to help your hair grow so long and healthy please help

[@shakittajones4268]

Awesome pictures! You should be a hair stylist!

[@Mikelle157]

Hi, I would like to know how often you trim your hair. Thanks!

[@angellove7127]

I noticed your pinky promise shirt ♥️

[@venusverkooijen]

you're so beautiful!

[@Godsplace2010]

Luv the video! Did you have any issues with dryness itching or breakage?

[@HeSeesEbony]

Not any itching or breakage but I did have issues with dryness. In order to combat that I implemented more moisturizing products.

[@kissmecaptain]

How often would you say you use heat

[@Jayla0va3verything]

Im inspired to grow mine the same but its going to take so long to regrow.

[@isaurachico6527]

Either way time will pass by so Go it

[@isaurachico6527]

For it**

[@emprsys]

Eyebrow tutorial please 🐞

[@aminj.a.m7839]

girl your Afros are big and beautiful

[@hiyahiy]

I love big hair

[@cheyenneanthony7408]

I luv this song

[@marissamoss3656]

What products did u use to grow your hair? My hair is also 4b/4c and noticing some growth but I'm not sure if I'm using the right stuff to help it grow.

[@Ashanti_flower24]

Products don't grow hair, it just maintains growth but you need to find products that work for you and you'll only know through trial and error

[@msmillievanili]

I started my natural journey in 2009 and my hair should be longer and it is barely a half inch longer than when I started.....what am I doing wrong? How often do you shampoo? What products do you use?

[@MervKamuanya]

Lots of moisture!! And protective hairstyles such as, braids, twist outs, ect. There is many researches all around the internet :) and try Tressemé products! They're good

[@HeSeesEbony]

It may be the amount of protective styling your doing. The less manipulation the better and you should also try to use as little heat on your hair as possible. I noticed that the less heat I used the more length retention I had in the long run. Make sure you moisturize your hair as much as possible with cream based moisturizers (depending on the thickness of your hair will determine how thick your products should be.) I shampoo my hair once a month and throughout the rest of the month I co-wash my hair. I use a wide range of products.

[@Kahdijah96]

sooo once you stopped using heat what did you use for your hair to get wavy and curly if you dont mind me asking

[@HeSeesEbony]

I just did braidouts and twistouts for the most part.

[@Kahdijah96]

Ok thank you

[@HeSeesEbony]

***** Your welcome :)

[@donyahfaye8217]

your beautification is made from a burst of sunshine. your gift in this race, ask why they hate on Brown people, cause we have what all races need god gave us all the protection for this world and more while we're on earth. fake hair sucks. I'm I aww. with our type of hair and the many colourful tones our Brown race come in. embrace the blackness.

[@bduncombe]

Thanks for sharing.

[@destinibieber2563]

What products do you use?

[@lblancelot]

The eyebrows doe!!!

[@daviciousbeast]

You're Beautiful. And Your Hair Is Gorgeous

[@HeSeesEbony]

Thank you!

[@rosemarielinton3361]

Hi how,doing. Very lovely. Am trying, every,my hair, not working,out. What am do thank,u

[@elizabethodusina1744]

omg how did you get your hair that big i have been natural for like a year and few months and it is really getting frustrating for me i am unable to pack all of my hair up in one and it is really annoying. I have been watching so many natural hair videos through out my months being natural i don't really use that much products. Now my mum is telling me to cut the straight parts and i don't really want to do that because my hair will be really short. Can you please help me i have put numbers of comments on other videos and no one has replied. Please can you help me find shampoo's and conditioner also hair all. Also if it is possible for me to purchase then in the UK or on any safe website that my order will turn up to my house. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME!!!

[@DeidaraNSasorizKitty]

When you say "cut the straight parts," does that mean you still have relaxed ends? If so, I'd agree with your mom and suggest cutting them out so you don't have scraggly ends. :)

[@elizabethodusina1744]

yh relaxed ends but i really dont wanna cut it can you help me find some products i can use for my hair

[@DeidaraNSasorizKitty]

Elizabeth Odusina Okay, so then you still want to transition? That's completely fine, but just realize that your hair probably won't be completely "big" or "thick" because relaxers break down the protein in your hair, resulting in thin strands. Nothing can revert it back. I'd suggest doing styles that will blend the two textures--like twist-outs, braid outs, or Bantu-knot-outs. As for products, every head of hair is different but I could tell you what I personally use as a possible base? I use Cantu Leave-In Conditioning Repair Creme, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and SheaMoisture Coconut and Hibiscus Curl-Enhancing Smoothie daily. Then I use SheaMoisture products for my wash days. But that's just me. :)

[@elizabethodusina1744]

OMG thxs for your help i have watched so many natural hair video and you have really helped me and i am gonna make sure that my mum purchases all these products is it possible to purchase all these things over in the UK. the reason why i don't want to cut it is cus my hair will be really short and i don't want that to happen. so how will i be using all these products in my hair, you might think this sound stupid but your hair is so beautiful and i want my hair to be like yours.

[@elizabethodusina1744]

so how will i be doing it like using all the products and i am gonna do small twist in my hair for school

[@jadedefoe-banton3128]

Try doo gro mega thick oil really greats helps ur hair grow luvv it

[@HeSeesEbony]

Yeah I've tried doo gro in the past. It's a pretty good product line.

[@lolaalaurencia4179]

Luuuv your hair ** xo

[@kalynmartin5259]

What month did you start noticing your curls?

[@HeSeesEbony]

I'm really sure what you mean but I went natural and began my natural hair journey in August of 2010. Hope that helps! :)

[@kalynmartin5259]

when did you notice your hair starting to get curly

[@HeSeesEbony]

Well there was never a time when I did not notice it was curly I just really started to embrace my curl pattern for what it was in August of 2010.

[@cylenayoung]

Love your hair

[@saemonihughley2604]

I love ur hair ur beautiful :)

[@lollipop1316]

HeseesEBONY J do I have to chop off my hair

[@HeSeesEbony]

You don't have to. You could just trim it little by little as u grow it out.

[@alhalabikatya3473]

You are SO beautiful^^ Esp when you smile:]

[@HeSeesEbony]

Thank you! :)

[@msoneofmanyify]

beautiful

[@emelylouis9034]

is her hair naturaly curly ????

[@HeSeesEbony]

My hair is kinky curl, I have more coils than a defined curl pattern. If I was to hair type myself 4 section, 4b/4c

[@MaybeItsRi]

I need your help 😅😊

[@emelylouis9034]

is your hair naturally curly ?

[@kiwik5607]

Emely Louis yes her hair is naturally curly, that's why a lot of us women go natural because we want our natural curly hair back after perms and heat damage

[@j3rs3ygangsta]

lol idk why girls get relaxers this is so much better and healthier than having thin dry fake looking hair and putting burning chemicals in it every month i wish i had the balls to do this with my hair but im scared it might not grow fast or look as good

[@Editbyessence]

2:14 nice

[@Vareka2001]

Beautiful

[@ms.hudsonhudson6136]

yall haters if yall not likin this

[@nishae7436]

Oh so u wanna have pretty hair...face...and everything hun..smh I hear u sis do ya thing...your fab

[@HeSeesEbony]

I'm super late but thanks lol

[@keithjr001]

Hey, remember me!

[@HeSeesEbony]

Of course I do!

[@toyawimley647]

nice hair

[@HeSeesEbony]

Thanks!

[@t.wilson142]

Help me !

[@seven7k7]

Lol I want

[@Quavaeh777]

You are beautiful! I'm sooo in love with your hair!! Keep up the great work!!! PS.. Don't let these insecure little girls get to you! They envy what you they don't have!!! 😘 Thank you for sharing your journey with us!!!