Tapered Natural Haircut | Big Chop 2019

Watch me get a tapered natural haircut for my second big chop! I'll have a "Why I Cut My Hair" video coming shortly! My cut ponytail is being donated to pinkheartsfund.org !
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[@faceofglam]

This is probably the best big chop video I've seen..congrats mama

[@Theblackbumblebee]

Omg, she just made me proud....l'm recutting

[@iamryanlittle]

It's always an honor to have my music in your videos :)

[@curlsunbothered]

+Ryan Little Awww thank you so much! Definitely in heavy rotation and always keeping my eye out for new stuff!

[@SaharaScentric]

I just cut my hair into a tapered twa after 6 years of being natural. This video inspires and encourages me to love my hair even more!

[@curlsunbothered]

+SaharaScentric yes! We put so much value in having long hair. As if that's the only thing that makes his worthy or attractive. It's freeing and I love it. And I can't understand why I was ever afraid to do this in the first place.

[@holtsdh]

Even after she cut your ponytail off, I thought to myself "Wow, she still has a lot of hair!" Cute haircut btw

[@drichmond-perry-kelly-iver5955]

EXACTLY!

[@nessawithsmiles]

Bruh if she don't hurry up and cut that ponytail off lol

[@AprilMonetTF]

O Love those scissors was irking my life LOL love her cut though!

[@drichmond-perry-kelly-iver5955]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@drichmond-perry-kelly-iver5955]

@@AprilMonetTF , 😏🤣🤣🤣

[@mommyronnieluvv6205]

4 years later and that's how long it took lmaoo 💀 🤣

[@SolelyVanessa]

I clutched my heart when she was cutting your ponytail. Your hair looks so nice!

[@HuneyDLite]

The woman in pink at 2:00 is like OMG. . . how much for that ponytail? LMAO!

[@mjxavier4800]

So there is a ponytail give away right lol!

[@curlsunbothered]

Hands down the funniest comment EVER LMAOOOO! I donated it actually lol

[@saphinawest]

Gypsy Angeline 😂😂😂😂😂

[@drichmond-perry-kelly-iver5955]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@drichmond-perry-kelly-iver5955]

@@curlsunbothered , GBU!!! 🙏🏾😊😊

[@curioscopy2633]

I'm 16 and I'm about to cut my hair too, but a little shorter. All I've done was mention the idea and people are telling me not to do it (its kindle annoying). But the fact that you're just doing you is so inspiring!! And your hair turned out gorgeous too!

[@curlsunbothered]

Aww thank you so much! It’s scary how people will try and make you feel how they feel about something you are going to your body. And the fact of the matter is, hair grows back.

[@Isabella-jf7qr]

Wow 😨 the courage is admired. I've wondered what it would be like having short hair too . 💇

[@naturalTJ]

It's soooooo fun-----cut mine into a tapered cut after having long hair my entire life

[@Isabella-jf7qr]

naturalTJE​ Do you enjoy it ? When did you decide to do it ? I want a brand new start

[@bobfryfish]

I cut my hair 3 years ago into a pixie, it felt so freeing and sexy! It was a Rihanna inspired pixie with long bangs. Loved it! I got loads of compliments too.

[@TaoNaomi]

I love the intro

[@curlsunbothered]

Thank you!

[@Nay-pb2xg]

Tao Naomi me too Naomi !

[@lisavcampbelllc]

I think I heard a dove cry when the beautician tried cutting, then cut off & held up that long, strong, seemingly healthy, beautiful hair😢

[@HeyGirlItsAllyson]

I was literally holding my heart when she started cutting that ponytail LOL I'm cutting my hair this weekend!!

[@curlsunbothered]

How did you cut go?!?

[@eVaniwithaV]

Ol girl was struggling with those scissors in the beginning! lol But it came out so cute!

[@curlsunbothered]

LISTEN! Those scissors were no match for my hair LOL! At all!

[@drichmond-perry-kelly-iver5955]

@@curlsunbothered 🤣🤣🤣🤣 IKR?! 🤣🤣

[@Dailyliyah]

Girl tht short intro as soon as the video starts is life I watch it over and over again.😍❤️❤️❤️

[@sherryda2018bb]

Short hair is FREEDOM! I aint never going back to all that on top of my head...

[@curlsunbothered]

OMG I loved it. Wash day 30 minutes tops...

[@TexturedTalk]

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! I'm so obsessed with this short hair on you! BEAUTIFUL.

[@curlsunbothered]

Don't make me blush! Thank you mama!

[@EmeraldsHoneyComb]

So happy you donated the hair I read the description unlike most people lol you did a good deed I can't wait until you share that video as well ! You are amazing !

[@curlsunbothered]

+Melanin Rayy aww thank you so much! I definitely wanted to give back however I could! If I knew how to make wigs i would have made one myself!

[@bbisweet2]

Congratulations you look absolutely GORGEOUS ♡...THAT SHIT IS FREEING! the stylist did a great job...can wait to see whats ahead in your journey! FYI i thought the lady under the dryer behind you was gonna fall out her seat!!!lol she was holding her hand to her face gasping! #wearenotourhair♡

[@alireyistheboss]

it took me 10 years to grow my hair, i could never do it.

[@monie948]

alireyisboss it takes years and effort...I aint choppin all of it off.

[@jeanettedesenclos27]

Looks beautiful!!! Don't worry your hair will grow back! 😘

[@evonnah5663]

Wow, you're hair grows super fast!! It looks like it was completely grown out from the cut you did last year. I LOVE this cut! You actually were the person who inspired me to transition from my heat damage, and when you cut your hair last year it inspired me to go ahead and cut of my heat damage. Best decision ever! Lol and now seeing this makes me want to get a tapered cut! So cute!!

[@curlsunbothered]

Thank you boo! It basically did grow out, which is crazy. I got it cut last year Sept 4th, 2015. 2 days before my one year mark and I figured I'd celebrate lol. YAAAAASSS for the successful heat damage journey! At the end of it all, it's just hair and it'll grow back. I know my hair so well now that I'm on autopilot usually. I'm really loving this length though, and feeling the breeze in my scalp is the best feeling ever lol!

[@NaturallyLatrice]

I remember back when I got mine tapered after 7 years of growth. Everyone was mad at me lol I love this cut!

[@chanelspearman6305]

Now this is what you call a big chop! ladies if your hair is "foe" emphasis on"foe" inches short you are mini snipping. This is a reason to cry. Shedding tears for a fun size trim is no reason to cry!!!! This is heartbreaking to watch and exciting. Thanks for sharing beautiful u are bomb with and without hair at all jus for your strength.

[@christine2952]

I am a hair dresser. I cut hair all the time but this made my jaw drop! WHYYYY???

[@curlsunbothered]

I was ready for a change. I had long hair for so long lol

[@JustAGrl007]

👍👍👍 it's just hair it will grow back! A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life 👏👏👏 love the cut!

[@curlsunbothered]

+LexGetsFit alllll facts! Thank you so much!

[@MissLady7787]

😍😍😍😍😍😍 soooo freaking cute!!!!! Love the cut Hun!!!!

[@ummalamin9009]

I just know ur wash and go's are gonna be bomb!!!

[@curlsunbothered]

LISTEN! YOU ALREADY KNOW!!

[@pamrosina]

Love it soooo much!

[@sharstarg2414]

I liked when she just cut the braid off! Super cute hair, regardless!

[@curlsunbothered]

I liked the bob too! That might be my next thing!

[@denisemorrissette939]

OMG! Love it! I'm transitioning from relaxed to natural and to chicken to do the big chop.

[@curlsunbothered]

That's such a natural feeling! But if you do it, you'll do it when it feels 100% right. And you'll know that time.

[@Nicole.Nicole.Nicole]

Very pretty! It's just hair, relax people!!!

[@curlsunbothered]

SAY IT AGIN FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK!!

[@JJoelle]

that first cut... there was no changing your mind after that lol But I LOVE it she did such an amazing job

[@curlsunbothered]

+J. Joelle absolutely not. But I couldn't have trusted a better person with my hair!

[@annesmith9633]

Normally I would be crying for your cut hair but truly, you look amazing. I love the cut.

[@talawoods25]

Now that's a BIG CHOP!! Super cute though. Have fun with it😉

[@tameza1]

Black women are the most beautiful in the world. I tell you the truth : Black is beautiful, Black is realy beautiful. After the Lord, there is nothing more beautiful than the black woman The Lord gave too much beauty to the black woman

[@curlsunbothered]

Thank you so much!

[@dorothyparker544]

Love it! That's how my ponytail was when I chopped! 😊😊😊

[@curlsunbothered]

And I've never felt more free! Haven't regretted it for one moment!

[@nosillaxoc]

Beautiful cut. I just wish she'd have more than two ponytails so she didn't waste all the hair. That could have been donated hair.

[@curlsunbothered]

+nosillaxoc lol it's in the description. I did donate my hair

[@nosillaxoc]

I so missed that. Yay! So a win-win.

[@rosmeryrodney6181]

Exactly I was thinking the same thing

[@imgrownforreal]

I must admit that when I saw it on Instagram I wanted to shed a few tears for the curl brothers and sisters lost in the braid she cut off. i loved your big hair, but this taper cut mixed with your glasses is giving off nerdy girl sassy. waiting to see what you do with it in the coming days. #isupporttheshort

[@ISayToMyself]

I love it. It doesn't need any products. Love it just like that. Now I'm inspired.

[@curlsunbothered]

YAAASS! If you're thinking about it take the leap! It's just hair and it'll grow back in no time.

[@jobenren]

Daaaaaaaannng girl!! I'm inspired! If you can cut all that beautiful thick luscious hair off I can certainly cut off my straggly thinning ends! Thanks for the video!

[@charkietyler1860]

It looks gorgeous so full and lush!!

[@curlsunbothered]

Aww thank you so much!

[@queenjae4516]

my hair is coming off in a week!!! OMG I'm soooo excited

[@bnaturallychic]

eeeek it is so flippin cute on you!! love it

[@curlsunbothered]

Thank you so much love!

[@junecat1597]

Once your hair has been that long, it's nothing for it to grow back. You can tell by the curl pattern; she has the kind of hair that retains length fairly easily. She can cut and grow at will. No biggie. Cut looks very stylish! :-)

[@curlsunbothered]

Exactly, my hairs will grow back lol. Thank you so much!

[@Shoopalexia]

Girl your hair looks so nice! That cut flatters you. Beautiful!

[@kulaid333]

I've noticed a lot of naturals are getting a chop and they look😍

[@curlsunbothered]

So true! At the end of it all it's just hair right? And thank you so much.

[@nicolehumble8526]

Proud of YOU! !! I could not done it. But it's very pretty. I used to wear my hair in that same style in the 80's.

[@curlsunbothered]

I wasnt afraid in the least bit honestly. My friends thought I would cry or regret it but I was so secure in my decision that it just felt right.

[@NicolDelk]

GORGEOUS!!! So ready to cut mine!

[@curlsunbothered]

Thank you so much!!

[@LulasticHippyshake]

Oh my goodness it suits you SO MUCH!! So completely gorgeous!

[@curlsunbothered]

+Lulastic Hippyshake omg thank you sooo much! The support I'm getting is amazing!

[@luvmyfro1106]

My jaw dropped, and I couldn't pick it back up. Wow.

[@365rhodes]

How beautiful! Your generosity is heartwarming. And you look fantastic!

[@soulfulroyalty]

your editting is getting nice! keep up the good work

[@MoniqueReid]

Very beautiful. I love the tapered cut!! 😊

[@curlsunbothered]

Thank you so much Monique! Loving this new journey!

[@isasantos8577]

I'M IN LOVE WITH THIS HAIR! (sorry, I don't speak english)

[@curlsunbothered]

Awww thank you so much!

[@indigoldd]

This why I watch your vids, cause you're always smooth. unbothered about cutting some hair lol great cut!

[@embracewithchristina]

The cut looks soo chic! She did a great job!

[@curlsunbothered]

Thank you so much! She did do an amazing job!

[@lydiabrisco8534]

I knew lm not the only one who screamed. but l love the cut it looks SOOOOOO good on you.

[@jessicaaraujo2948]

Hi, I'm from Brazil and this is the first video I watch. You were too brave to cut off that haircut! But congratulations on your courage, you look beautiful ❤❤❤

[@curlsunbothered]

Aww obrigado tanto! Foi um grande passo, mas estou tão feliz

[@ScaredCurly92]

New subbie here! I just did a 2nd big chop as well, so I know how you feel when it comes to wanting something different and how liberating it is!! I'm surprised so many people reacted negatively, there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with having short hair, and it's much easier to care for. Plus, it grows back! ❤️

[@chigirlmakeup]

Girllllll!!! I love it!!!!! Been thinking about cutting mine too 🙈🙉🙊

[@curlsunbothered]

+Chigirlmakeup first of all you would look SOOOOOO good with a short cut!!! I talked about it for years and someone would always talk me out of it. This time around I let my fears go and went for it. And I have not one regret! #isupporttheshort !!

[@HouseJamisha]

I really liked the first cut, that bob looks so cute on you! The end result is super cute as well. Blessings to you :)

[@EternalBeauty413]

This looks beautiful. Will you be able to make a regimen video of what you are doing daily and weekly to maintain this cut? Thanks!

[@jacquelineharris5658]

love your cut, and that outfit is BOMBBBB

[@curlsunbothered]

Thanks lovely!

[@KLT828]

It is a beautiful cut on you.:) But..... i can't wait to hear WHY you chopped off all that beautiful length you had. lol anyway enjoy your new cut you look really nice with it.

[@shawnetteamarie]

OMG!! I didn't know you had that much hair in the first place!!! Love the cut ❤❤❤

[@bj77755]

Very cute and hair grows back. I did the big cut twice and my hair grew back each time longer and stronger...

[@Aralie29]

I'm so happy you decided to donate your beautiful hair!

[@jodi-mariehastings7734]

That stylist did an amazing job. You look great.

[@buttermelt18]

this looks so much better on you, I love it!!

[@lorettalynndavis9695]

Ok, I have to admit that I cringed when she first cut all that beautiful hair off but, after it was done I was like "Ok" lol You go girl! Looks awesome!

[@psr076]

Can't wait to see how you will style your hair

[@curlsunbothered]

YESSS! The style in the picture is a twist out actually :)

[@IrisColeCurly]

Omg yessss! Love it! I'm starting to think abouy big chopping again

[@curlsunbothered]

+Iris Cole Curly I was so afraid to do it before and now I'm laughing at myself. I should have cut my hair a long time ago. It's so freeing!

[@katskulls5965]

Your hair is so beautiful! I love the cut!!!

[@curlsunbothered]

+KatSkulls thank you!!

[@suzange14]

So pretty! Can't wait to see what styles you come up with!

[@zyx362]

Yassss! But crying, but slay! But I'm so jelly hahah emotional roller coaster 😂 congrats on the cut

[@sheldys]

Omg, you are adorable, .....that hair is AMAZING!!!!

[@kimberlykimble2]

I absolutely love the new hair cut! Very cute. :)

[@AsiaJamille]

Omg I love it!!! Love the shape of it 😍😍😍😍😍

[@curlsunbothered]

Thank you!!!

[@MzNikki830]

Just got the final push I needed to go for it!!!!!! Beautiful I love it. I’m currently Bra strap length and it’s time for something new

[@curlsunbothered]

YESSS!

[@janaywright1]

This is SO bomb! I've too had long hair and cut it off. Nothing like a fresh cut

[@christiank6840]

I didn't breathe the whole time she was cutting your ponytail.

[@NaturallyKoilyKuteness78]

Sooooooooo prettttty..... I love it on you girrrrrrl. Although I have to say I was freakin' out at first when you were out in the parking lot showing your hair....I was like "allllll that pretty hair, and she's gonna it cut it off...now this I've got to see" but I honestly looove the cut on you. I can't lie, I'm one that will get mine cut in a heartbeat just to change it up and seems like it grows back in NO TIME!!!! Glad you love it though...

[@hedmaime]

Super Cute! Same cut I want...she rocked it out!

[@favouredWoman777]

You have some beautiful hair! And that cut is too cute❤

[@curlsunbothered]

Thank you so much! I looooooved this cut, it was soooo easy!

[@favouredWoman777]

@@curlsunbothered you're so welcome. Im in the process of transitioning from relaxer to natural. Im almost 5 mths post relaxer. Im shooting for one more mth & then im gonna get a big chop tapered cut. Im nervous abt the thought of it& then again, im excited. This will be the shortest cut ive EVER had. Ive always had longer hair. The shortest ive gone was bob length but have said that i wanted to oneday go shorter than ive ever gone. My hair texture is more course than yours. Im thinking i maybe 4b/4c texture. Sorry for the long msg. But you have given me a lil more boost of confidence to go ahead & do it..thanks!❤

[@Briwiththebighair]

Omg!! I love the new cut!! I wish I was brave enough to cut mine. Lol

[@curlsunbothered]

Thank you! Listen, don't let the nerves stop you! It'll grow back!

[@xyxblank9255]

Yooooo! you wild sis! but I know the wash and go's are about to slaaaaayyyy

[@curlsunbothered]

LISTEN!! You already knoooowww! Strangely enough I've been rocking twist outs/finger coils since I cut it.

[@CoCo_Goddess]

do you feel sometimes it's necessary to do more than one big chop to have the healthiest hair possible

[@Theblackbumblebee]

my iron levels are so low, l need to know why my hair is so thin

[@emeraldjarvis8316]

Theblackbumblebee your hair is thin because since your iron level is low your hair sheds more .... Get some iron pills

[@Mikelle157]

Naturally Dope Depends on how much you cut the first time. If you get rid of all of the damage the first time andare maintaining your hairs health you shouldn't have to.

[@christinalamberth72]

She is so kind and gave me really great information on how to care for my hair. May God continue to bless you!!! I Chatted with you on the panelist stage at the naturalista hair show...thank for ur help:)

[@curlsunbothered]

Ahhhhh yes Christina who left with a BOMB wash n go!! You are so sweet and if you ever have questions or need some help email me :)

[@cocodan6500]

U cut that beautiful hair! l know it will grow back, but I gasped when I saw her cutting it.

[@WBrentz]

This video had my heart hurting 😂 all that hair gone.! Looks good.!

[@teaunnie7143]

I couldn't handle the heart beats my anxiety was raising and I was about to scream.OML

[@curlsunbothered]

Lmao! The person filming was basically dead the whole tome

[@Lisa_1023]

Looking forward to hearing why you cut your hair. Did you donate your hair to Locks of Love?

[@jessicaaraujo2948]

você foi muito corajosa por cortar esse cabelão ! mas parabéns pela sua coragem, você ficou linda ❤

[@toshamac621]

all that beautiful hair. I'm sure it will grow right back. the cut looks good too

[@courtjones4046]

I LOVE the results!! I've been going back and forth on getting this type of cut or just keep my hair as is. I'm just scared of my texture changing like it did the last time I cut it

[@curlsunbothered]

Thank you so much! It's so funny you mention that because I had a patch of hair in the middle that just would not curl. After the cut everything was solved lol.

[@courtjones4046]

Curls Unbothered that's great to hear! I'm also nervous to cut my hair cuz I have a bit of thinning on my left side and I fear someone will see! So hopefully if I pursue the style, not too much will be cut off

[@themillennialmortgagegirl]

I love the cut!!!!! You've grown your hair long before so you'll be able to do it again with no problem. Sometimes you just gotta do something new and different!

[@naturallylovingme3404]

Love the cut it fits you. And can't wait for the next video

[@curlsunbothered]

I wanted to do it for so long but I used to be afraid I was going to look like a little boy lol.

[@naturallylovingme3404]

+Curls Unbothered nope u look great we all enjoy it

[@KD-wz8tp]

Lovely curls! Good for you for donating your hair! It's hair and grows back doesn't it!

[@itrymybest104]

yes! i have been wanting to cut hair off for about 2 years now. i think for my 28th birthday i will do it. 😍😍

[@keierrareenell877]

That is great that you donated the cut hair. so cute.