*Very Detailed* Big Chop & 1 Year Hair Growth Update *LOT'S OF PICTURES W/ EXACT DATES*

[@tomeif.29]

This was the most informative, straight to the point video I’ve ever watched. This actually helps me with my decision to just go short. I’ve been contemplating so long, watching so many videos . But this video helped a lot. I’m glad i came across your channel.

[@IllumiNatione]

Thank you so much for the support!

[@napturalsfinest]

I literally just watched your big chop video. You are a brave soul. I’ve been trying to convince myself to do a big chop for 4 years now 😩😩

[@IllumiNatione]

Thanks for watching! I just had to go for it. I was never really ready but I am glad that I just did it.

[@coneil72]

Thank you so much for this!! I am getting ready to do a big chop after 15 years of straightening, and seeing all your photos was SO helpful and reassuring. You look amazing with short hair.

[@IllumiNatione]

Thank you!!

[@rubyslippers6716]

Oh honey you are truly stunning. All styles we’ve seen here equally as amazing on you. It takes a brave trusting soul to let go of our security blankets regardless of the form they take. It’s part of how we develop faith and trust in ourselves. Awesome job😌

[@IllumiNatione]

Thank you!!

[@vjsmith1490]

I have went through the same thing. My hair was never as long as yours, but I had heat damage. Thanks for your video. Very inspirational!

[@robbieluv21]

Your hair is beautiful either way!!!❤️❤️❤️ this video was so motivating to me. My hair goal for 2020/21 is to gain length retention. My last relaxer was in September of 2016. I have course thick high porosity hair. For protective styles I do sew-ins, braids, etc. I noticed whenever my hair gets straightened it stops at the tip of my collar bone. The last time I had my hair straight was in February of this year getting a ponytail. It was a lot of heat too. So as of now I am refraining from heat, having protective styles, keeping it moisturized, and letting my hair do its thing and grow out.

[@IllumiNatione]

Thank you so much! I had a short period of time where I started to wear sew ins with closures or a little bit of leave out and I noticed my hair started to break a little and I even lost some of my edges from closures. My hair was also thinning from the weight and tension of braids. It's so much better to let your hair breath and keep it moisturized and I really can be a witness to that! I know it will help you too! Check back in with me, I wanna know your progress!!

[@robbieluv21]

Natione Simmons of course I definitely will!!! I can take a before and after photo do have an email where I can send it too!!

[@leighwhisnant3139]

Your hair flourished beautifully

[@IllumiNatione]

Thank you so much 😀

[@desra753]

I remember when you cut your hair girl, you inspired me to embrace the natural beauty of my hair. I chopped it off on this past Mother's day as a gift to myself. Girl I feel brand new if that makes sense. Those stingy behind permed ends were holding a sista down! Thank you mama you look absolutely beautiful and your hair is flourishing!💖🥰

[@IllumiNatione]

Aww that's awesome!! Good for you! Thank you so much for watching, I really appreciate it. I hope you embrace and enjoy your new hair journey!!!

[@carats1976]

We seem to cut our hair around the same time a lot 😉. I hit my one year post big job Feb 2. 2020 & cut it again (tapered) April 2020. Thinking about cutting it even because I too find it too much work tapered. Your hair has really grown. It's beautiful. Love the pics!

[@IllumiNatione]

Oh cool! Yeah I got tired of the tapered cut really quickly lol Thank You!

[@franquisdavila6332]

It's really really amazing and I love the video

[@IllumiNatione]

Thanks!!

[@moniquemonique9467]

lets talk about your name tho, Natione. it is beautiful

[@stanleyriley8396]

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[@elliotdiego4282]

@Stanley Riley instablaster =)

[@stanleyriley8396]

@Elliot Diego thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and im in the hacking process atm. I see it takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.

[@stanleyriley8396]

@Elliot Diego it worked and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thank you so much you saved my ass!

[@elliotdiego4282]

@Stanley Riley no problem :D

[@bonniejohnson6555]

Congrats you have inspired me.

[@IllumiNatione]

Aww that's great to hear 💕

[@nicole79804]

Congrats love the hair and video 💙 so beautiful too 💙

[@IllumiNatione]

Thank you so much!!!

[@jessicareyesnyc2211]

Loved this so much!! I chopped my hair (not as much as you did, cus I ain’t that brave lol) , but a good portion of it a few days ago in my bathroom. I got the urge to cut it & it was literally all I thought about for a few days so I just went for it 🤷🏽‍♀️. Can’t wait for healthy curly hair growth !!

[@natashajarvis6938]

Did you go back to using heat?

[@AuriJoi]

Can you do a update video?

[@IllumiNatione]

Yes, I will work on that! I took a long break but i'm back!