Top 10 Tips for Transitioning to Natural Hair

[@thegreatestyoutubeuser]

No HEAT No SULFATES Frequently trim hair Use ALL natural ingredients Perm rods are your BESTFRIEND Switch up products Deep condition LOVE your hair

[@dmariebouie]

Thanks for the summary!

[@pookie8944]

This gave me all the motivation and confidence for my transition with my weird stringy half curly half wavy hair lol

[@AminaMarie]

Pookiana Lindaa I'm so happy to hear that! Don't give up, my hair went through a very long awkward stage but you can fake it til you make it and it's worth the wait!

[@jaylynmolin4043]

I know the struggle 😂😂😂 my hair texture is weird

[@fatimakassim3091]

Amina Marie Thank you sooo much! This has been a huge help.

[@missnsj]

Amina Marie I hope you understand my frustration

[@briannachinembiri169]

Pookiana Lindaa lol I can relate to your hair my is like that too

[@thatgirldw7710]

You got me so excited for this journey! I've been transitioning for about 4 months now and I have about 3 inches of new growth!! When I get really frustrated I just look in the mirror an see my little sprouting curls and I get excited about why I'm going natural in the first place! Thanks Amina !! And for all my transitioners out there - DONT give up! You'll have awesome curly beautiful hair! You got this!

[@katelyn371]

F3MM3 F4T4L3 that's great!! i relax my hair every 4 months because my hair is on the loser side...😭i can't wait until i can actually see the curls though!!

[@jaydahhuggins216]

F3MM3 F4T4L3 thanks for motivating me

[@obijane-frances923]

F3MM3 F4T4L3 thank you so much. I'm 4 months in right now and it is definitely not an easy journey.

[@kaiarrayixing6740]

awwww thx sis

[@thatgirldw7710]

Update I big chopped twice and my hair now is super curly and springy it's pasty collar bone all most bra strap! My hair has been the healthiest in its natural state! I know some of your family members may be criticizing you but DONT PUT THE CREAMY CRACK ON YOUR HEAD! Enjoy the journey as much as you can and if you still want long hair that's easy to manage , protective style it! Wife, braids etc, and once you come back with the beautiful curls TRUST and believe those same family members will try and act brand new and want natural hair too! Good luck ladies! If you need some natural hair advice you can dm me on insta @absolutely_adwoa! Always down to help!!

[@amicha256]

I wish someone has told me the long term effects before I started texturizing and straightening my hair.... SUCH and encouraging video and I know it's gonna be a long process but its time to start transitioning my hair! Thank you (:

[@AminaMarie]

+amicha256 me too but hey you know now and it's never too late to start!

[@cutieeepieeXO]

amicha256 me 2!!

[@kaylarandle2547]

wish someone​ had told MY MOM the long term effects of perms and relaxers now I have to fix this huge mess on my head 😂

[@AminaMarie]

+Kayla Randle lol they didn't have an internet cheat sheet so we'll give them a pass 🙈 now we appreciate what we've got even more 🙌🏾

[@vanygonz]

Amina Marie how often do you wash your hair? I really want to transition and my hair hasn't grown long in over years. Also, which shampoo and conditioner do you recommend?

[@clothedstyling9014]

my heat damage so bad. this video really encouraging!

[@eme1da]

hope it goes well good luck I'm 7 months in and love it I recommend box braids,wigs,cornrows

[@eme1da]

I Mini chop my hair is a 3c 4a and I love it

[@zyahiraxx4788]

Emelda is your hair longer now?

[@myad2152]

Emelduh can you update?

[@tiffanybaker5371]

thank you so much! all of the natural girls said they chopped their hair in order for it to grow, I'm not trying to look like a poodle lol. great tips!

[@ariesash1861]

Tiffany Baker same I've never really had short hair and I don't wanna just chop it off

[@laaiqamuhammad2528]

Tiffany Baker Its like I would chop it off to save me a little bit of money but then I worry about what if my head shape isn't right for short hair and I look like a potato with fungus and sproutlings growing on it??

[@deniserutherford9617]

Lol not a poodle!! 😂😂😂

[@IdorenyinIbanga_]

yes, i am one of them.

[@itskaiii3932]

I'm 14 and mom keeps Perming my hair and I'm tired of it. I hate the dryness and the breakage!!! I'm trying to transition now if my mom lets me

[@joshiyonnahayes307]

Similar I'm transitioning and when i ask my mom to braid my hair one time (bc idk how) she was being over dramatic and now wants to relaxed my hair but she's also pregnant so idk could just be hormones cause she didn't mentioned it last time when we was at a hair store for conditioner and stuff 😂😂😂

[@AminaMarie]

+ItsKaiii +Joshiyonna Hayes I recommend getting as much info together as you can about transitioning and have an action plan to present to mom. Her main concern is probably not wanting to spend too much time on hair maintenance but if you show her what styles you're ready to do and that you're ready to put in some of the work to take care of it, that might make her feel a little easier 😊 It does take a little time to master at first but ultimately it's worth it because your hair will be healthy, growing and able to do things you never realized it could 💕 Good luck!

[@bellatrixblack6942]

Why do you let your mother touch your hair at the age of 14? My mother was not allowed since she almost torn out my hair by brushing it when I was 7 years old and at that time I did not even know that I had curls thanks to the constant brushing and bad ingredients in my hair products.

[@Bellydance941]

You legally have the right to not allow your mom to touch your hair. Your 14. Start speaking up fr your self and get disrespectful if you Have to and tell your mom exactly what you told us. Your hair is your crown. Ps: its relaxer. Perms make curly hair relaxer makes straight

[@aaliyahmimiko259]

Danielle Nichole perms and relaxers are the same thing perms are kinda stronger and makes your hair more straight

[@robynjade.9780]

I literally just decided today to go natural. I'm so tired of damaging my natural hair. I want my curls back ! :/

[@makiyahmanning3562]

r o b y n ' j a d e. Facts

[@kelciem8458]

I've been going natural 9 months now and I must say it was best decisions I've ever made. At first it was hard but I've learnt to accept my hair and decided to stop fighting with it! Learn to love your hair girls don't give up!

[@tammym9868]

If you guys are looking for a shampoo without sulfates, parabens, or mineral oils, shea moisture has a shampoo called Jamaican black castor oil strengthen & grow shampoo. I got mine for $10 at Walmart, it's also paired with a conditioner :)

[@kirakira1362]

Tammym9 thank you so much

[@RaquelX305]

I live in Miami. It never gets cold. And I work in a professional environment, so going natural was a challenge without being able to use heat and without doing a big chop. So the first year, I just roller set it every night and wore it up. Year 2-3 I wore curly extensions that matched my own curl pattern. I’m now into year 4 and my hair is down my back. It’s been a VERY long journey, but my hair has never been so long, and I swear by castor oil, it really makes my hair 2x faster! It may feel like forever, but it’s worth it in the end.

[@NenaBabe]

I absolutely love this, you make transitioning look safe and comfortable. I already transitioned exactly 3 years ago and I just wanted to see what new advice there was for newbies transitioning & I'm so happy I stumbled on your video. Very nice video chick, love all the way from Trinidad!

[@AminaMarie]

Thank you so much! 😊❤️

[@annaforever6578]

Nenie Genie all my Trini girls😍

[@PRINCESS101KC]

Nenie Genie I'm transitioning as well four years now, I have extremely long hair and I just cut half my length off. Loving the natural look missed my curls

[@keniaortega2091]

Anna Forever o

[@CataLyst7The3rd]

I have a question what if you wanna transtion but tpu dont want to do the big chop albut ypu have REALLY BAD split ends? Cause i heard they just keep spliting and so in the end ypu have to cut more

[@riyahhbelle8042]

This helped so much because I am too scared to do a chop I am not ready

[@denisejo10462]

I can't believe I have not permed my hair in 10 months. I would have never thought this would be something I could do, but I was so tired of the process of getting a perm. I am looking forward to what my hair will look like in a year. Thanks for all of your hair tips!

[@IdorenyinIbanga_]

Thanks for sharing. when i went natural last year i had no information about going natural and i made a lot of mistakes. I am 8 months into this journey and i am educating a lot of women in Nigeria about going natural. so far, I have influenced a lot of women.

[@BluRaesTake]

I’m working on this journey now; 3 months relaxer free and YES it is frustrating but I most definitely appreciate this video!!!

[@cassandracano7675]

Makeup, hair, outfit, skin, face, SO BEAUTIFUL

[@elizabethmungai3204]

I just started my transitioning journey and I am so glad I came across this video. It has given me answers to so many questions I had earlier and the motivation to go on. Good job!

[@AminaMarie]

Elizabeth Mungai that's so great to hear, thank you!

[@Stephaniealicianaturalhair]

I have been natural for 10 years. I made a few videos on my channel about transitioning and I have written two books about it. They are on Amazon. The books are called Dynamic Curly and Dynamic Curly Extended. Dynamic Curly Extended is a paperback book on Amazon.

[@michelkahuria8767]

R you kenyan coz the name mungai is a kikuyu name

[@princessdafiyah896]

@@michelkahuria8767 lol wat a question its obvious

[@josieisdumbXxxx]

Loved this! I just cut off half of my straight ends, this is my second time going natural, I'm excited. Curly hair is the best

[@misscapricorn4470]

The last time I relaxed my hair was October 2019.... the Covid19 lockdown helped with making up my mind to transition to natural hair.... my hair is long and I really don't want to cut it so I'm very thankful for these videos ❤

[@wickedrobot4386]

your makeup was so pretty in this video

[@AminaMarie]

Wicked Robot thank you so much! 😊

[@dalabboyzproduction9044]

Thank you so much I needed the encouragement 😇😇

[@sonjay7265]

I have 7+ years of heat damage. Thank you for this video! Can't wait to start my natural journey

[@myaguzman484]

My mom has been blowdrying and straightening my hair since I was 5 and now i am 13 and i want to know what is best to get my curls back

[@AminaMarie]

+Mya Guzman the best way to start getting your curls back is to stop putting heat on it and continue to moisturize and slowly trim the heat damage away. Check out my most recent video to see the process I went through to get my curls back 😊

[@myaguzman484]

+Amina Marie thank you so much girl😊❤️

[@RaquelX305]

Mya Guzman I had my first relaxer at 6, went natural at age 29. After 4 years of protective styles and no heat, I have waist length 4b curls. So the best way to get your curls back is to leave it alone. You’re very young, and I wish I started this journey when I was your age. If you start now, you won’t believe how long your hair will grow by the end of high school! But until then, just let it grow! Good luck!

[@quintessential8361]

Terrazas Victim how long get it to shoulder length

[@jasmineleigh620]

This helps me a lot I have always been a curly girl but my mum has been relaxing hers for 30 years 😱😱😱😱 I am helping her to tradition to her natural hair . Wish me luck 🤞🤞🤞

[@milapiedra]

Very well put. I continue to be inspired by the naturelle girlz. Thank you for sharing and passing along the knowledge and insights on the transitioning process. And to those of us who have always remained curly but are just now learning to lovingly care for our curls, don't give up!! Make a commitment to stay on track with your curly hair no matter what. Cheers!

[@AminaMarie]

Mila Piedra well said, thank you! 😊

[@mercyowich4939]

I am transitioning 8months now and am still holding on to my ends,can't wait to fully transist,I love your volumes

[@iaishajohnson]

I big chopped and started with one inch of hair in 2015 and I was natural for almost 8 years and decided to get one relaxer and cut my hair into a bob. One month later I missed my fluffy hair and decided I wasn’t getting a second relaxer. I refuse to go bald again so this transition journey is new for me. I’m doing ok with treating all my hair as if it’s natural because I don’t remember any other way to style. I’m only 3mths post relaxer and I plan on transitioning for as long as I can hold out this time. I’ve been wearing braid outs because I’m already used to not using flat irons so I blow dry and then do a braid out. I’m going to experiment with flexi rods next. My bob has already grown 2.5 inches in 3 months so I’m doing something right. I’m getting my ends trimmed next but my bob still looks clean cut no see through ends so I’ve retained my length. I’m excited to be on this new journey.

[@MrsEOrr]

Great video! I am currently transitioning from heat damage and boy this stuff is NOT as easy as I thought it would be. I am going to hold on and stay confident tho. I am still working to find cute curly hair styles. My hair is not retaining any length I recently got braids and wish I didn't because my hair looks shorter now 😞.

[@AminaMarie]

+Ebony Orr give your hair a bit of a break from the braids and keep your hair moisturized! You'll get the hang of it just keep trying! I got really impatient with my hair but once I started playing with flexi rods and perm rods it got a lot better!

[@bombeotv5280]

You have really great tips, Amina! You really encouraged me to have transitions now and never do that rebonding process agein, never ever. Thank you so much and I hope you will continue doing more videos! Love you!

[@jaybird9365]

I haven't straightened my hair in almost 3 years because I'm so scared. I'm so close to being able to cut off the rest of relaxer it's so ugly and dry and straight I hateee them. I'm so thankful for women like you on KZbin and Instagram showing how beautiful your natural hair is. It helped me so much I've never wanted and loved my curls like I do now. These tips were super helpful btw!

[@baconmetra]

And girl your makeup is flawless it looks so great even your skin. 🙌🏼💜I love how your make up looks so natural you don’t put it heavy to where you look like a manikin

[@AminaMarie]

Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@baconmetra]

Your most welcome 🥰

[@rayzellenee]

WHERE WAS THIS VIDEO LIKE 2 WEEKS AGO WHEN I DID THE BIG CHOP!!!! ughhhh lol

[@sydneym.8306]

Rayzel Joseph literally. I did mine a week ago and now I'm like damn lol. But I transitioned for a year and a half so when I big shopped I Have collar bone length natural hair, so luckily it's not supper short stretched out. But the shrinkage is killing me lol, I'm not used to my hair being above my shoulders

[@laquintachambers5869]

Very helpful video

[@ppomodori]

Hey on the plus side you can start again and grow it out completely natural. With transitioning some parts that are so damaged may not revert back so it's better to chop it off anyway :)

[@sydneym.8306]

Kiara Medina when you transition you do cut the hair off all. People don't transition thinking the hair will revert back, they do it because they don't want the dramatic experience of chopping it all off. Because if you have always had longer hair it's kinda tragic to do it that way, and takes a minute to get used to. But when you transition you slowly trim the damaged hair off. Still wish i had seen this video right before I finally chopped so then maybe I would've stuck the transitioning phase out a little longer lol

[@ppomodori]

Sydney M. Everyone's different and it probably depends on the damage a person has. I didn't have to big chop since during my transitioning phase my curls reverted back without cutting the damage after straightening my hair once/ twice a week for over a year.

[@jadecasssie]

This video made me feel so much better, I'm transitioning and people have said some negative things about how my hair looks right now, aka no curls, stringy ends, ect. Hopefully things get better soon. Thanks again

[@americandreamglow]

I’m on day 5 of my transitioning journey and God it feels goooood. Freed & relieved! I went to a beauty salon specialized in natural hair & they gave my hair so much love. They really encouraged me & gave me all info I needed. My next appointment is in 1 month. I didn’t big chop, they were super understanding. They told me I could be fully natural in 6 months cos my hair is not like super damaged. And the lady gave me her personal phone number in case I have any questions or I feel like giving up.. I’m literally so so happy. ❤️

[@AminaMarie]

That’s amazing, congratulations!!! It’s so nice to go to a salon and feel seen and supported. If you feel comfortable to leave the city and salon you visited it might help some others transitioning in your area! 💗

[@ariesash1861]

so this was the first transitioning video I watched, last December when I decided I wanted to go natural, and now I'm a whole year post relaxer looking for more tips! Love the video :)

[@AminaMarie]

Love hearing that congratulations!! What other info are you looking for! 😊

[@SLS82096]

I think we kind of have a similar texture! Lol love your curlsss girl, & great tips ! I also make videos on curly hair ☺️

[@AminaMarie]

SoLesliSaid thank you! 😊

[@mariannamirannda7094]

i got so inspired i just gaved up my flat iron for good i have natural curl

[@AminaMarie]

+marianna mirannda yay!!! Glad this video could help! ❤

[@prettyconscious4443]

Ive been doing this for a month and I loveeeeee my curls! I dont even want to put heat to it. Thanks for this video ❤️

[@gabriellehardin6575]

Thank you for this video! I have been in the process of recovering my hair from some heat damage, and these tips are very helpful👍 p.s your eye shadow is giving me life😍😍

[@dianelizquinones8651]

I want to transition 😭

[@ninaharru3774]

Do it 💕

[@toshpointfrovlogs5459]

Diane_liz Bae totally do it! No better day than today.

[@byrondial7234]

If you dont put relaxer or heat in your hair no more then you will transition

[@pascaleo3615]

wow! Thank you for the great advice! my daughter's trying to transition and having a difficult time. Her hair looks like it's a similar texture as yours. You made some great suggestions that I think will help her.

[@Magicwithizz]

I have dyed the shiiit out of my hair. Bleach, color, you name it ive done it. I’ve had it permanently straightened as well since I hated my hair being wavy/curly. As I’ve gotten older it’s gotten curlier, but I’ve decided to not dye or bleach my hair, use twist outs to help train it, and actually condition my hair. I’m excited!

[@marlinamaxcinemccurvy8767]

i started my hair journey about 3months ago..after seeing this vid i know i can reach my goal

[@alldolledupsalons]

Loving natural hair life!

[@kjersey6781]

This was the greatest natural hair care video that's on KZbin especially for someone like myself that's transitioning thank you so much for the information on how to care for your natural hair and that it doesn't have to be costly.I haven't been natural since I was 13 yrs old and now I'm 50 I currently have my hair in braids and I'm very excited about going natural but I would be lying if I said that I'm not nervous because its been so long since I was natural will I be able to handle this journey or do I really want to do this,no matter how I feel it is something that I am going to do and watching your video encouraged me to embrace it Thank You so much.

[@AntayiaSimone]

Love your consistency! I watched your videos old and new and even though your channel has flourish along with your hair, you still keep things simple.

[@diamonet7799]

I was so close to giving up on transitioning before this video, thank u.

[@AminaMarie]

+Derique Donigan yay!! Don't give up! I have another transitioning video that will be up tomorrow evening so stay tuned ☺️

[@cloudydays6277]

You look gorgeous in purple. I had to screenshot the makeup as inspiration. Thanks for the video

[@PrEaTySwEet]

I was going 4 months without straightening my hair and my hair was getting healthier. I then recently straightened it just cuz I wanted to go my progress. After I washed my hair out , my hair became DEAD 😭😢 I am so so hurt right now, I regret straightening my hair soooo much. I worked so hard and now it's like I have to start over and I feel like it looks worse than it ever did 😢😢😢😢

[@06JaTyree]

I think I’ll officially go natural thanks to you!!! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@AminaMarie]

YAY!!! I say go for it! Good luck and let me know if I can help in any way! 💕

[@rbenzick]

Love all your tips! This video should be the orientation video for everyone who is transitioning/natural! Great job! And thanks! P.s. Your curls are gorgeous!!!

[@AminaMarie]

RebeLSmith thank you so much! 😊💕

[@comecorrect3247]

A moment of silence for all the kids who didn't have a choice. 😤😔😔

[@Ebelemaduagu]

I love this video. I've been pressured into doing the big chop but i feel like I'm not ready

[@AminaMarie]

Take your time! Making the decision to go natural in the first place is a huge step, the big chop definitely isn’t for everyone so if you want to grow your curls out and trim the damage away as you go, it’s still the same destination 😊

[@miarahahjae7729]

most helpful natural hair care video omg

[@AminaMarie]

Glad it could help! ❤️

[@along58]

First of all, this was an awesome video! I wanted to ask a couple of questions because I'm transitioning, and I am on the STRUGGLE bus! Lol. My biggest struggle is maintaining my styles in between my wash days. What are your tips on maintaining your hair while working out? Also, what was your daily moisture routine while you transitioned?

[@AminaMarie]

Thank you so much, I'm glad it helped! Maintaining styles is definitely a huge bullet point and my best advice is to pineapple! Whether your hair is short or long, I recommend doing 2 pineapples at night and wrapping your hair with a scarf around the sides so you don't crush your curls. I use 2 because when I was doing 1 big pony tail at the top of my head it stretched out my bottom curls a little too much and the style wouldn't hold as long, but with one at the top and another towards the middle I could stretch a style for at the very least one week. At the gym I'm not afraid to look like a human pineapple if it means preserving a great hairstyle so I will do at least one big pony at the top of my head and a thick head band to keep any hair away from my face/neck. As for moisture I would lightly oil my hands and lightly pull it down bigger sections of hair, focusing specifically on the ends every other day or so. Hope that helps!

[@camz7541]

Ashlee Long Hey! English isn't my first language and I have straight hair so I don't really understand the concept of transitioning? Can you explain? Thanks!!

[@along58]

Camila Guapa Hi lady! Sure thing! Transitioning is when someone is going from having a relaxer or chemically processed hair, to wearing their hair in it's natural state. Initially, I used relaxers to keep my hair straight, and now I have transitioned to wearing my naturally curly hair. I hope this helps love!

[@camz7541]

Thank you so much! It helped a lot:)

[@melaninabeleza7393]

Any tips for those us just starting? Like I have only two inches of natural hair and about 20-22 inches of relaxed hair but it's been 3 months since my last relaxer

[@AminaMarie]

+Tiarra Sessoms my latest video has advice on how to get started and how I really started from the very beginning. Hope it helps!

[@Florence_O.M]

Amina Marie can we please get a link to the video??

[@RaquelX305]

Melanina Beleza I swore by roller sets and castor oil. I Took two years to complete my transition, but i retained length and never had to BC.

[@laaiqamuhammad2528]

So glad i found this video because I've gotten a texturizer in my hair in October of 2016 and for my eighth grade prom I had to straighten it because I didn't have time to do any box braids, and that caused some major damaged because they had to keep going over and over with the curling iron. I would've chopped it all off but I was and still am afraid of it not looking right on me because everybody can't rock short hair. I know I'm ranting but I'm gonna def try this

[@daniellesims4952]

This is a big help. Nobody ever said no heat so thanks so much

[@lillybizzo]

Thanks for your words, its really helpfull all your tips. Im transitioning from Japanese straightening and its really really sucks. My hair fail a lot on last application so I decided never do any other quimical to change texture. Its a long journey, but Im happy to see my hair growing back naturally 😊

[@fabiolalyan1513]

I'm still holding on to my ends but I'm almosttt there. Your video was so informative

[@AminaMarie]

+Fabiola lopez thank you!! Being close is such a great feeling. Don't worry, you'll have your "snap" day and you'll feel confident that you're ready to be free 😊 all in good time!

[@steph__ray]

I’m transitioning to my natural curls and your videos are so helpful! Thank you for sharing your journey! ❤️

[@marcielaboy9674]

This gives me hope as I am just starting to transition my daughter's hair. THANK YOU!!

[@AminaMarie]

+marcella laboy yay!! If she has your help it's going to be a piece of cake! You can learn as you go together :)

[@jennajordaniguess7468]

I just love my curly hair and iIlove yours too!!!

[@NautiMariee]

i have decided to go natural and im so lost so this is the first video ive watched thank you and you're SO BEAUTIFUL. i have new growth and NO NOT know how to trim my hair AT ALL I feel so lost

[@AminaMarie]

+Antoinette Lucas that's so exciting! I have two other Transitioning videos up that I think will help including a beginners guide! Good luck ❤

[@NautiMariee]

Amina Marie thank you so much you are so awesome you have a new fan 😍

[@RyArmani]

This has been expensive journey. I'm over it (not giving up, but not listening to all these KZbinrs anymore); however, that perm rod trick was good!! I'm going to try. These tips make me feel good... I'm doing most of these, just have to get the hang of it. Time to learn my hair with the resources I have. Thank you for sharing!!

[@AminaMarie]

So happy to hear that it was helpful! Don’t give up!! Shared some updated tips recently if you need help refocusing, I know it can be a struggle but you’re closer to getting the hang of it than you might think! ❤️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4C0douNjNCDftE

[@ylianapolk4153]

I love your hair it's so pretty

[@alexishighgate2458]

my 2 best friends and i just chopped off all of our stright ends today and we're starting our hair journey and honestly it hasnt really set in that i am natural now when i have been strightening my hair since day 1 and i was planing on going natural when i was in college but things turned out a little differently considering i am just starting highschool (10th grade) but im really glad they gave me the insparation to do so

[@mahanoorawan5129]

I'm in love with your eye makeupp ❤️❤️

[@AminaMarie]

+Mahanoor Awan thank you! 😊

[@NamesBondHavingStronk]

Quarantine got me wanting to go natural so here I am 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@AminaMarie]

Welcome welcome!! 🙏🏽❤️

[@NamesBondHavingStronk]

@@AminaMarie I'm turning 17 this year and I've been relaxed basically ever since I could remember. So I wanted to try something different and I'm a little afraid. I actually had a pixie cut last year but it's grown a lot since then and it's a bit to my ears almost past the lobe but here I am! Haven't been relaxed in almost four months (I think) but I'm giving up flat ironing

[@micaelamxrie]

I’m doing the same thing! I’ve been relaxed sine I was in middle school I’m 17 now.

[@AminaMarie]

@@NamesBondHavingStronk that's great! Now is the perfect time to try something new, and an added bonus to learning to nurture and embrace your natural hair is also a new chapter of your self-love journey. You've got this!

[@AminaMarie]

@@micaelamxrie now is the perfect time!! 🙌🏽❤️

[@rolandajackson3477]

Great tips, encouraging ..I have trimmed away at the straight hair but I still have to add perm rods to fake it because I have very loose curls but thick hair...been transitioning about 2 years now. but you have encouraged me to keep going. Thanks

[@ajanaedoughty9480]

I'm sooo interested in transitioning but I'm scared. My hair is naturally very wavy. I just trimmed my hair and straightened it but I'm gonna attempt to go natural now that my hair is healthy. You're motivating

[@josmariangonzalez6127]

you are inspired me to follow this decision this new step for my hair #begining #transition

[@AminaMarie]

Josmarian Gonzalez so happy to hear that! 😊 Good luck!

[@donnicaduncan1379]

This video is very inspiring I really appreciate the tips you gave cause I have been transitioning for a year now and its been difficult but i try different styles and like them and other people compliment me on it so I feel pretty good about this natural hair journey so far even though its hard AND LOTS OF WORK

[@ArielGlaze13]

This is super helpful and motivating 🙌🏾 thanks for sharing!

[@taylordenae8483]

I'm currently transitioning from heat damage and perms .. this video gave me hope! Lol

[@Tinydolltasia]

I recently just started transitioning and I noticed my hair is very similar to yours. The hair on the back of my head had very defined curls like your hair but the front is a little less defined with heat damage.. I'm not sure what curl type I am but it looks just like yours... I'm transitioning because when I was younger my hair was really long (near my butt when straightened) and then I started cutting it and straightening it all the time and it's been stuck at just past my shoulder blades for almost four years. I also hate having to waste 3 hours of my day straightening my hair.

[@AminaMarie]

Tasia Jiminie your curl pattern is probably 3c/4a. Once you grow out the front and trim off the heat damaged ends you will definitely see that definition you have in the back. It took me a year to finally feel ready to let the front ends go!

[@byrondial7234]

Its probably 4a

[@hxpexx0325]

When I was younger (5-13) I used to relax and straighten my hair all the time and I really want my curls back. I started transitioning about 2 months ago and I have 3 curls back and I know it's not a lot but it's a start 🙂🙂😊💎

[@AminaMarie]

Woop!!! 👏🏽👏🏽🎉 You’ll have plenty of new curls to join them in no time, congratulations! I remember how excited I was just to see my one curl! 😂🙌🏽

[@soawesome1226]

Nice video, very helpful ! & I like your makeup! 😊

[@AminaMarie]

+Aja Henry thank you! ❤️

[@shaniahoyte1852]

Thank for the info I'm transitioning to curly

[@jenniferhemingway530]

I am 12 months post. Your tips are wonderful it lets me know that I am doing great with my transition. Thank you so much!

[@AminaMarie]

+Jennifer Hemingway awesome that's so much progress! Glad the tips could help, keep up the great work! 😊

[@BestAniitaah]

OMG your hair 😍😍😍😍 we have the same name ! bisou from France 😘

[@AminaMarie]

Ami Naa 😘

[@MyraDeshieldsFerrell]

thank you so much…. this is a great help… I'm 3 months in

[@theodoraboyer2677]

Me tooo. By now you may be natural 😂

[@lilyjr.1384]

thank you so much for this video. you are beautiful and I love your curls!! slayyyyyyyy😍

[@amnerisrosa3014]

This video is good and encouraging, I would begin my hair transition this week, gonna chop my hair short 💇‍♀️, have a lot of heat damage (no more heat🙅‍♀️) and it's just curly at the top, hope my curls turn out like yours,😍🤗

[@rubiess5246]

You remind me of KT from house of Anubis 😂 You have a lovely smile and amazing hair💕 Thank you for the tips they are very useful ! I'm currently trying to transition and i really want to get there fast 👍

[@AminaMarie]

+Naruto Uzumaki I've actually gotten her before as a look-alike lol I can see it! Glad the video can help! 😊

[@vox3347]

So I'm 12, and this is the first Tim my mom permed my hair. So now it's been 2 months since she permed it and now I want my natural hair back

[@danielabarajas8069]

Thank you for this video it made me feel better about my curly hair journey! Hopefully I can have nice natural curls soon!!

[@Stephaniealicianaturalhair]

I have been natural for 10 years. I made a few videos on my channel about transitioning and I have written two books about it. They are on Amazon. The books are called Dynamic Curly and Dynamic Curly Extended. Dynamic Curly Extended is a paperback book on Amazon.

[@yello.universe4164]

You and your hair are so gorgegous. Oh my god. I wish my hair was like yours🙏

[@Kentiti98]

Very encouaging!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

[@AminaMarie]

+Kentiti98 glad it could help! ❤️❤️

[@InvincibleJ]

Fantastic video. Very motivating. The last time I relaxed is 2005 but I'm transitioning for the second time. I use the straightening iron too much by my hair could be in much better condition.

[@kaithlynlindsay4199]

thank you for encouraging me to go back to mu kinky curls

[@dashan734]

Good tips. Thanks for sharing. Suggestion....perhaps instead of rotating out products when they are not working the same anymore, try using a clarifying shampoo. I'm currently listening to The Science of Black Hair and this is one of the items that she speaks to directly. The lack of response in the hair may be just a result of a bit of product build-up! Thanks again for the video.

[@AminaMarie]

+DaShan Williams I've actually had a discussion about this and that is GREAT advice! We don't realize how much buildup we don't get out with our regular shampoo alone at times so a little extra kick with a clarifying masque or adding ACV into the mix once a month or every other month is a great alternative solution.

[@ashy9916]

if anyone is still watching this, use yogurt and egg and mix it and apply it on your hair 2 times a month it does Miracles and wait 30 mins or 20 and wash out

[@thomeciarichardson9565]

Does it matter what kind of yogurt?

[@daliasamad1541]

Thomecia Richardson just use natural yogurt but if you are protein sensitive do not use this and also as this is protein based use a moisture mask in conjunction with it

[@chervonnewilliams2886]

I’m still transitioning and it been almost two years in February. I don’t know what my hair type is and I know it’s either 4a or 4b. How can you tell what is your hair type?

[@donnagambrell1412]

And Remember To Eat Healthy!! Lots of Water Of Your choice, Fresh fruits 🍉 🍏🍌🍒🍅🍓🍊🥑 And veggies 🥦🥕🌽🌶 and exercise!!

[@redrose8264]

Currently in that awkward phase rn! I have a mix of waves and curls and have some really awkward straight bits rn, but my hair has improved so much in the last year and I'm starting to get into gels and trying some of those out rn

[@AminaMarie]

Yay for progress!! Keep going!! 🔥

[@tibrown1653]

First video and I fell in love with you by number 10. Definitely liked and subbed. That was so sweet and you’re an awesome speaker! 💕

[@AminaMarie]

Aww thank you love!! That means a lot! ❤️

[@SimplySassyKassy]

Two questions: 1. How long had you been relaxing your hair before and 2. What type of hair do you have? (4c...etc)

[@kaewhitlock5091]

this video was really encouraging, im low key scared of how my hair is gonna turn out but i brought the shea moisture transitioning kit. so im actively trying to transition

[@AminaMarie]

You can do it! Guarantee your natural hair is 100x more beautiful than you think!! Just got to give it a chance to flourish ❤️