OMG! I was on your Foki and I saw that you are from West Point! I'm in Tupelo! We right beside each other! haah....but anyways I REALLY wish I could have your hair! I hope to get their soon though :) You inspired me!
Great video! I really liked your "plan it out" tip. I didn't have a plan, I was pregnant and cranky, lol. I did my big chop and had, literally 1" of stretched fro. People's comments spanned, "Why? What did you do?? Wow, that's brave." It got rough in there. However, I fell in love with MY hair!!! I now have 8" of healthy stretched fro three years later. I appreciate your video and i'm excited for your secondary growth journey, too!
I cut my hair last month, and everyone was like: "why did you cut your hair?, or oh you cut your hair...." I was like wow no positive feedback.. but I didn't care I liked it. But now I'm like why did I cut it!!!??
@kayl3rsx3 i was getting the same response and for like 4 months,i would hide my hair with wigs and wraps =( but now im in my 10th month,and my hair is close too shoulder length,and all i've been using was oils,keep ur hair constantly oiled,but not too oiled,when it starts 2 get longer,twist and braid it,i guarantee if u DONT use heat AT ALL its gonna grow super fast!!no chemicals or heat have touched my hair and i love how it feels!!no more nappy roots,its kinky but NOT nappy!!
I saw your big chop pics a long time ago and I was like she had to have transitioned longer than 2 yrs!!! Then I went natural!!!!!!!! I transitioned 1yr, cut it, then wore protective styles had 2 trims and a year later my hair is about that long!!!! Didnt know hair grew this fast!!!!
Wow you waited after two years. I currently transitioning for 10 months and I am scared. I surpose to go to a professional to cut my permed ends and I hope that the professional dont cut more than what she surpose to. I just can not take the two different textures any more because I can not wear my hair out. Plus I want my hair to be healthy after a good cut.
My sister had relaxed hair and just shaved it of haha. I asked her if she had thought about it but she was like. My hair is not healthy so i'll shave it of. I wish I could be so brave........
thanks for posting this video i recently mini chop=meaning i still have relaxed ends!!so it's encouraging hearing from ladies like that have been there done that. Like you said I'm learning to disregard other people's comments about my hair b/c i like it and that's ALL that matters! thanks again
I so badly wants long and beautiful hair. my hair has been relaxed, but it has been years since, 4 if not more years.. im 21 and my hair is around shoulder lenght.. I have lost all faith in my hair, I dont think it will ever grow passed that :(
@Maribuu transition for a year or so your still young and young ppl usually pull off short cuts. whats the point of relaxing if its gunna snap off? i encourage you, just do like some weekly deep conditioning at home and moisturize daily and do some protective styles. If you decide to transition you should cut the relaxed ends once ur natural hair hits a little past ur current length so youll think to yourself wow its growing!
when i big chopped i felt saved really free and when i twissted it i loved them and i was so confident with it that was shocking cause i never would of gone out with my hair like that i was strutting i didnt care wot people said cause it was my hair mine who cares when ure confident with it then people respect that cause ure doingh u and u dont care trust me and try to enjoy every stage
I did my big chop over 10yrs ago, and I did it again 4 yrs. I'll trying to get myself mentally to do the big chop again. I actually like my hair short.
I have a quick question, I heard keeping your hair braided a lot can thin it out, and I try and keep sew-ins just because it is the easiest way to deal with my transitioning hair. With these sew-ins I use little to no heat at all on my real hair. Do you think getting them constantly will cause my hair to become thinner or less healthy? And is there any care for my hair you suggest I do with sew-ins? Thanks in advance.
Your hair is gorgeous in all stages. Your coworkers were nutts to not compliment your hair look. Oh well. When you showed the hair growing out (from previously shaved style), I could see that short hair would be very pretty on you, too. Thanks for sharing.
i just want my hair to be things long again, im currently transitioning and I've been getting relaxers since 6th grade and my hair has gotten so short since. I remember having hair running all down my back as a child lol. Cant wait for it to grow
Dang, girl. I bet you use up the whole bottle of giovanni conditioner in one setting. My hair ain't even half as long as yours and I use up half the bottle at one time. That stuff is good but definitely doesn't stretch.
I accidentally Big Chopped a few days ago. I was five months into my transition and felt like I wanted shorter hair so it'd be easier to style, but I don't know anything about cutting hair and the next thing I knew it was all gone! I intended to transition for a minimum of a year, so I never thought I'd have hair this short. It's sort of scary to big chop this way, but you're right that styling and outfit/earrings help you to feel pretty if you're unsure about the very first results!
I really feel you on all the advice. You and my other natural sisters are providing so much help and support. I didn't have these resources when I went natural 10 years ago and simply gave up when I got tired of the super low to tea back and fourth, as once I had 8 inches I didn't know how to deal. I mean I was walking around looking s bit of a mess (you can't pick my hair out it waves and dips and goes friZy, limp straight in a minute). So I went went back to the creamy crack. I'm 4 months int
I know you worked really hard to get your hair long. Or maybe not, but I think you'd look so cute with a TWA. I just say that because you showed your new growth on the side shaved thing. So cute.
I really enjoyed this. I did a big chop 5 years ago, and then went back to relaxing. I'm thinking of going natural again soon. Thanks, Chime for sharing! :)
great video and i love your hair i just did my big chop and 1 year of transitioning and when i first cut it i was like your friend but when i styled it they couldnt tell me nothing lol hhj cant wait to see the progress of your side growing back!!!
So there is a long streak of purple light on the left side of your head and for a minute or two I thought you had colored just a one long chunk of your hair!! I was like, "This girl's sense of style is awesome!" And then when I realized you didn't color your hair I was like, "awwww". hahaha You ever thought about coloring your hair?
I transitioned for 19 months and when I cut off the relaxed ends I felt soooo liberated like u said, I rocked a w&g the 1st day. I really didn't and still don't care what others think about my hair, you surely said everything that is sooo true about how one feels when they part with the relaxed ends, you said exactly what I always tell others that are transitioning. Your hair looked great in those twist after ur BC, still looks good.
I'm on my 16th month of my 2 year (I think, that how long I'm going to go) transition. Every wash I'm thinking "I can't wait to cut off these straight ends!!" but I will wait. :-)
What beautiful styles. I would love to see a video of how you would create both looks on your current hair. Thanks so much for your video and for sharing your story. The beauty of your hair is definitely an inspiration.
your hair beautiful , i am so glad to keep going in my natural hair journey, i am now 1 year in 1 month natural , loving my curlys , my hair is thick like yours in i have to say this give me so much uplifting to see how long it can get if i keep taking good care of it :)
I can't understand your collegue, like narrow minded, just used to straght hair like brain washed by the society. Whatever.
I'm really astonished about what your saying about the difference of texture of your hair with two textures and with your hair after the big chop. I though transitionning could help to managed the kinky texture.
Does the difference between relaxed and natural hair is so visible ? Even with hair put in twist ? (Hope to be understand ^^)
I totally hear you on the whole mental transformation. Prior to going natural, I used to get comments all the time about looking like a model and once I started wearing my hair natural all the went out the door lol. I've been natural now for 9 months and I love the change, and positive comments are back!!!
Hi Chime, since you asked could you do a video talking about the hair from the other women in your familiy? Do they also have long, thick hair? Do you have diferent hair types? That would be great! Thanks
The hair on the side will grow back in no time. It was a cute style though. It had an edge to it. I love your hair and personality. How often do you brush your hair? I was interested because I have read that natural hair should not be brushed as much because it causes damage to the hair. If you can get back I will appreciate it.
I think that there is a mental as well as a physical big chop. The mental big chop entails mentally & spiritually letting go of the old and embracing the new, and it's usually done over a period of time. I think that if physical big chop precedes the mental big chop, the physical big chop can be very difficult to traumatic. But if the mental big chop precedes the physical big chop, then the physical big chop will be joyful. Sounds like your physical big chop, like mine, was joyful.
@maximuslyricus I completely agree! I actually talked about that but I had to edit it down a lot (it was origanlly 17 minutes long). A mental transformation is a must!!
i'm currently transitioning, i'm 32 weeks post relaxer, and omg the responses of people are incredible-in a bad way, but fortunately i'm confident within myself to smile and keep it moving. i have fallen in LOVE with my hair, 4c, and there is no turning back. thanks for the vid and God bless! smooches!
Hey Chime! I just wanted to know if you have a plan on when your going to flat iron your hair. I am not trying to rush you or anything but I would be so happy if you did!! You have flawless hair Chime!! :)
I'm currently transition for 18 mnths now... everytime I get tempted to relax my hair I watch anyone of your vids... my hands been itching me to cut also...
@RealChic4eva No. My hair was a little pass my shoulders in the front/top and about bra strap length in the back before I cut it. After I did the big chop it fell a little past collar bone length.
@HairCrush this answer gives me hope!!!!! That is the length that I am at currently and it sooo hard to look into the future and see myself at bra strap! I still worry about if I will ever get there but there's hope!
Im glad to hear this video, I big chopped the 17th of this month & I only transitioned for 3 months and 3 weeks & I have some of the same feelings that you do
Thanks for posting the Big Chop. I am struggling with taking off my full lace and wearing my natural hair which is long but I had some excessive thinning in the middle of my head. But looking at this video you helped me get the courage to wear it out. You rock Chime! Enjoy your new move.
You have such a bright spirit!! thank you SO much for not being stuck up even tho u have the BEST hair. Makes us feel we don't have to envy you with a passion, and that we are all special. make sense? haha
@aerbear24 lol Thank you so much! That makes me feel good! Everyone should know that their hair is special and beautiful even if it is not waist length. Length isn't what makes our hair special. It's the different kinks,coils, waves,coils and naps! Yay for naps! lol
@tinydm12 Girl me either!!! I've been telling my bf and friends they better get ready!! I plan on losing my mind in Nawleans and returning to Jackson without it lol
Girl if I would've had that much hair after my BC no body would've been able to get to me!! It was really long, and it was cute! As for your shaved side, yay for regrowth, can't wait to see how it progresses and have you thought about putting in cornrows or flat twists on that side that's growign back? If you put those in, it will look styled when the wind blows! : )
HOLY MOLY! You really did cut that part of your hair :D Its cool seeing the drastic length difference. How do you get your longer hair to curl up like that? The loose curl is super cute and I want to try it
wow idk how you actually transitioned for so long lol, i did my chop going on 2 months ago and i transitioned for about 3 months n hated dealing with the 2 textures. .....but i love your hair its beautiful and i have a llllllllllooooooooonnnnnnnggggg way to go before it reaches ur length lol but i cant wait :)
First off the people where you work at is crazy because your hair was gorgeous when you bc'd! It still is! Did you blow it out and twist it or does your hair just grow like weeds? lol. I transitioned for 2yrs and 4mo and my hair was no where near that length when i bc'd and it still isn't (I bc'd 6/12/11)
Awesome video and points made. I remember going to work after I did my big chop and negativity hit me from all angles. There were only 2 people at my job that was happy for me. What they said or how they looked at me didn't matter because u had built positive fence around me and I had a "humble confidence" that was out if this world! Funny that after my hair started to grow back how the females who had all of these negative comments to make, all of s sudden loved my hair and wanted to go natura
Yay ur back hope you got everything straight! Anyway I love the side u would look cute with short hair too love it! BTW I totally understand the liberation once u cut it you're free lol weird but true
Transitioning and doing a BC is a very emotional journey. Some people will never understand that. But as cliche' as it sounds, every emotion you talked about, are the same ones I've experienced. But I 'm glad I did it. Thanks for sharing :)
thanks for the video update! i remember seeing a feature with you shortly after you BCed and i was like--wow id be lucky if my hair could get as long as you had it then; but seeing it now it has def flourished since then! if you do keep track of your undercut could you post pics up on fotki? luckily for you you can hide it until its back so maybe it wont be so bad :^>
"Came to life" was the perfect description for chopping :). Though it's been 2 months since I chopped, this vid was really helpful. I'm still getting used to my hair and what it likes and doesn't like.
Your hair is beautiful hon and don't laugh..But when I saw the texture on your undercut I go excited because that's how my natural hair looks :D I am 5 months into my transition after being natural for 10 months from a BC :/ I really wish I had just started transitioning from then instead of doing the BC .. I really wasn't ready for it. But I am loving my transition most of the times. Lol
I did my big chop 08/26/11, yay!! I transitioned for a year, but it was actually very hard for me because I was hiding it under wigs and did not take the best care of my hair. My hair has never been as short as it is now. I love it, but not yet comfortable enough to wear it natural at work, so I still wear wigs. It's kinda weird, but I know my co-workers just will not get it. Is it wrong to hide it from my co-workers? Besides, i'm still learning how to take care of it and styles that work.
i have been transitioning for 8 1/2 months now and i plan to transition for also about 2 years but still i am really scare that i might not be about to bring myself to do the big chop!! do u have any advice on how to deal with that? thanks
I totally agree with you! I big chopped last month after 7 months of transitioning and i was cheesing and laughing while cutting my relaxed ends. My hhj started with focusing on healthy, chemical free hair, but amazingly something more beautiful happened--I learned to be ok with me and completely accept myself kinks and all and not give a lovely what anyone else thinks... I love it! I'm SO cool with ME! My goal---an afro that covers my eyes, one that i have to pickup to see! LOL:)
We've missed you! Don't stay gone so long next time.......;o) joking! Anywho, great video as usual, I agree with the last person's comment you should definitely braid your undercut! your gorgeous outside and in! Peace and blessings......:o)
Do you think a cute way to grow out your undercut would be to cornrow it sometimes? Like in different designs? I was even thinking you could do little mini braids on it to make it hang down or something. Idk I always want to undercut my hair like you did but then I'm like "ugh I gotta figure out a cute way to grow it back out though" lol.
@yoruhime88 Yes! I was thinking the same thing. When it gets long enough I'm going to cornrow it and wear it as a style. I think it will be cute. I think you should do it! I loved it! Sometimes I think about going back to the barber shop...
do you know of any tracks that are this texture? my hair is natural but i just want some more length :) I'm moving to the city too! How do you like it?
@ithastobecatchy A friend of mine uses the marley braid weave and she does the crochet braid technique. To get a wavy/curly look, you can braid the hair and dip it in hot water before installing it or you can use pipe cleaners as rods. It looks really goood....really natural.
About halfway through my transition period. Check out Wal-Mart's natural beauty section as well as Target's. Try different things until you find what you like.
@kaceasor85 Congrats girl!! I like to call it "The Big Chop Shock" lol It will go away eventually and you will begin to enjoy your journey! Good luck!
I love your hair unfortunately my hair is not your texture
YoungMandroid 1 month ago 2
Do you have pictures of your transition?
loveAkevia 1 month ago 30
I'm from Tupelo,Ms! Are you on an insurance commercial?!
CuteQuietBanker 1 month ago
My family is from West Point, MS ^_^
LexiePoser 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
OMG! I was on your Foki and I saw that you are from West Point! I'm in Tupelo! We right beside each other! haah....but anyways I REALLY wish I could have your hair! I hope to get their soon though :) You inspired me!
NaturallyMichea 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Im surprised you didn't get any compliments the twists looked gorgeous! I WISH my hair would cooperate like that when I put twists in!
taynic93 2 months ago 9
ur hair. is. so. beautiful.
Piercedlambylamb 3 months ago 65
Do you have to cut all your hair to transition.
DSIMS2010 3 months ago
Great video! I really liked your "plan it out" tip. I didn't have a plan, I was pregnant and cranky, lol. I did my big chop and had, literally 1" of stretched fro. People's comments spanned, "Why? What did you do?? Wow, that's brave." It got rough in there. However, I fell in love with MY hair!!! I now have 8" of healthy stretched fro three years later. I appreciate your video and i'm excited for your secondary growth journey, too!
lvr2lvd 3 months ago 3
Your hair is sooo gorgeous!!
Chelle07x 3 months ago 4
I want my hair to look like yours in 5 years
BeChickaboom 3 months ago 8
You should cornrow the shaved side less embarrassment in the wind x love your videos :)
naturalhairuk 3 months ago
I cut my hair last month, and everyone was like: "why did you cut your hair?, or oh you cut your hair...." I was like wow no positive feedback.. but I didn't care I liked it. But now I'm like why did I cut it!!!??
kayl3rsx3 3 months ago
@kayl3rsx3 i was getting the same response and for like 4 months,i would hide my hair with wigs and wraps =( but now im in my 10th month,and my hair is close too shoulder length,and all i've been using was oils,keep ur hair constantly oiled,but not too oiled,when it starts 2 get longer,twist and braid it,i guarantee if u DONT use heat AT ALL its gonna grow super fast!!no chemicals or heat have touched my hair and i love how it feels!!no more nappy roots,its kinky but NOT nappy!!
denise2668 3 months ago
@kayl3rsx3 same with me too! Except I get the silent stare. lol! You will get used to it...I love my do now!
ilovethedarq 3 months ago
How long have you been natural?
TrueCityGirl 3 months ago in playlist More videos from HairCrush
is that your natural curl pattern or is that a braid out or a twist out.
cupcakesanddiamonds 4 months ago
I saw your big chop pics a long time ago and I was like she had to have transitioned longer than 2 yrs!!! Then I went natural!!!!!!!! I transitioned 1yr, cut it, then wore protective styles had 2 trims and a year later my hair is about that long!!!! Didnt know hair grew this fast!!!!
Godwarriorprincess 4 months ago
Wow you waited after two years. I currently transitioning for 10 months and I am scared. I surpose to go to a professional to cut my permed ends and I hope that the professional dont cut more than what she surpose to. I just can not take the two different textures any more because I can not wear my hair out. Plus I want my hair to be healthy after a good cut.
Lavender737 4 months ago
My sister had relaxed hair and just shaved it of haha. I asked her if she had thought about it but she was like. My hair is not healthy so i'll shave it of. I wish I could be so brave........
lovesbeautyxo 4 months ago in playlist Fler videoklipp från HairCrush
thanks for posting this video i recently mini chop=meaning i still have relaxed ends!!so it's encouraging hearing from ladies like that have been there done that. Like you said I'm learning to disregard other people's comments about my hair b/c i like it and that's ALL that matters! thanks again
naturalLady28 4 months ago
How old were you when you did your big chop and how long did it take to get you to your current length
lexcid0424 4 months ago
Oh great. I am originally from MS too and moved to the city too!!!!
potterylady1 4 months ago
wish you were here in l.a. bb.
olympic1969 4 months ago
You have gorgeous hair, my God.
1985nestea 4 months ago
I dont know what to do.
I so badly wants long and beautiful hair. my hair has been relaxed, but it has been years since, 4 if not more years.. im 21 and my hair is around shoulder lenght.. I have lost all faith in my hair, I dont think it will ever grow passed that :(
Maribuu 4 months ago
@Maribuu transition for a year or so your still young and young ppl usually pull off short cuts. whats the point of relaxing if its gunna snap off? i encourage you, just do like some weekly deep conditioning at home and moisturize daily and do some protective styles. If you decide to transition you should cut the relaxed ends once ur natural hair hits a little past ur current length so youll think to yourself wow its growing!
naruhinaaaf 3 months ago
Wow thats A LOT of hair
thetuesdayfiles 4 months ago
I feel you. I was feeling the same when i did my big chop. Keep up the good work!
lyotaswa 4 months ago in playlist More videos from HairCrush
I live in Mississippi!!!
damita1966 4 months ago 10
@damita1966 Me too! And I just moved from one city to another in MS for a job too. What a coincidence. lol
mIsStRoPiKaNa 4 months ago
i agree with going into not expecting compliments and support from others. you have to do it for yourself
aylix89 4 months ago
when i big chopped i felt saved really free and when i twissted it i loved them and i was so confident with it that was shocking cause i never would of gone out with my hair like that i was strutting i didnt care wot people said cause it was my hair mine who cares when ure confident with it then people respect that cause ure doingh u and u dont care trust me and try to enjoy every stage
hunny652 4 months ago
ilove your hair length. i have like like 6 inch to go
LoganvilleChick 4 months ago
Your hair is absolutely stunning
cami305 4 months ago
beautiful hair...have you ever had it all shaved to the scalp?
it would look fantastic on you! ;D
bobbydinosaur 4 months ago
I love this video. I just keep watching it...
p1nkrocket 4 months ago
I did my big chop over 10yrs ago, and I did it again 4 yrs. I'll trying to get myself mentally to do the big chop again. I actually like my hair short.
chelleum 4 months ago
I have a quick question, I heard keeping your hair braided a lot can thin it out, and I try and keep sew-ins just because it is the easiest way to deal with my transitioning hair. With these sew-ins I use little to no heat at all on my real hair. Do you think getting them constantly will cause my hair to become thinner or less healthy? And is there any care for my hair you suggest I do with sew-ins? Thanks in advance.
misshco09 4 months ago
Your look and hair reminds me of Cocoa from the TV series Fame. Cute!
Ahsao 4 months ago
Your hair is gorgeous in all stages. Your coworkers were nutts to not compliment your hair look. Oh well. When you showed the hair growing out (from previously shaved style), I could see that short hair would be very pretty on you, too. Thanks for sharing.
MarshaPierceTomlin 4 months ago
I don't wear make up and my ears aren't pierced.... :(
Plaisir09 4 months ago
do you ever style the shorter hair? could you post pic/vids if you do? thx i LOVE your hair #hairstalker
GorgeouslyNatural 4 months ago
so how long have you been natural ???
cahal333 4 months ago
You still have a lot of length on the side. Maybe you can cornrow it into a design for those windy days...doubling as a protective style ;-)
ESish 4 months ago
I love the two pics of your friend! The transformation was GREAT! Love it! Werck!
thekglifestyle 4 months ago
from ur shaved sides, you would have been really pretty with a short cut. your bone structure allows for it. anywhos! love ur vids!
prettybrwncurlygrl 4 months ago
i just want my hair to be things long again, im currently transitioning and I've been getting relaxers since 6th grade and my hair has gotten so short since. I remember having hair running all down my back as a child lol. Cant wait for it to grow
BrowniieBeauty 4 months ago
omg your hair is sooo amazing.. im so jealous
Kaylin011 4 months ago
Dang, girl. I bet you use up the whole bottle of giovanni conditioner in one setting. My hair ain't even half as long as yours and I use up half the bottle at one time. That stuff is good but definitely doesn't stretch.
CrownJewel32 4 months ago
Hey Chime! Update your fotki, I need some hairspiration, my ends are being difficult right now :( Plus, I`m getting some breakage.
GwendolynRaine 4 months ago
I accidentally Big Chopped a few days ago. I was five months into my transition and felt like I wanted shorter hair so it'd be easier to style, but I don't know anything about cutting hair and the next thing I knew it was all gone! I intended to transition for a minimum of a year, so I never thought I'd have hair this short. It's sort of scary to big chop this way, but you're right that styling and outfit/earrings help you to feel pretty if you're unsure about the very first results!
thisismysea 4 months ago
I really feel you on all the advice. You and my other natural sisters are providing so much help and support. I didn't have these resources when I went natural 10 years ago and simply gave up when I got tired of the super low to tea back and fourth, as once I had 8 inches I didn't know how to deal. I mean I was walking around looking s bit of a mess (you can't pick my hair out it waves and dips and goes friZy, limp straight in a minute). So I went went back to the creamy crack. I'm 4 months int
NuttierThanU 4 months ago
I wasnt gonna "Big Chop" nothin i just let my relaxer grow out and trimmed the ends as I went.
Getitgirl816 4 months ago
you have lovely hair
andreavable 4 months ago
how long have you been natural since you cut your relaxed ends off
drechan13 4 months ago
i used to leave in jackson ms
danae417 4 months ago
I know you worked really hard to get your hair long. Or maybe not, but I think you'd look so cute with a TWA. I just say that because you showed your new growth on the side shaved thing. So cute.
ncg89 4 months ago
@5:25 Especially in Mississippi
ncg89 4 months ago
You truly are my hair crush! I always tell everyone about you on my hairlista page!
PriNceSsbUbbleZ13 4 months ago
Thank you so much! I am planning to BC in 2 months and this advice was much needed
43Dulce 4 months ago
Great video :-) Your side hair is growing really good.
thecurlycamshow 4 months ago
I really enjoyed this. I did a big chop 5 years ago, and then went back to relaxing. I'm thinking of going natural again soon. Thanks, Chime for sharing! :)
BelPati 4 months ago
great video and i love your hair i just did my big chop and 1 year of transitioning and when i first cut it i was like your friend but when i styled it they couldnt tell me nothing lol hhj cant wait to see the progress of your side growing back!!!
NaturallyLeeLee 4 months ago
do you regret shaving the side? great vid
embracingnatural 4 months ago in playlist More videos from HairCrush
You should braid it or flat twist the sides! SUPPER CUTE!!!
Sassyarmylady 4 months ago
Is this a braid out?
victorial1982 4 months ago
So there is a long streak of purple light on the left side of your head and for a minute or two I thought you had colored just a one long chunk of your hair!! I was like, "This girl's sense of style is awesome!" And then when I realized you didn't color your hair I was like, "awwww". hahaha You ever thought about coloring your hair?
MelodicPatience 4 months ago
Your hair was long even after you cut the straight ends off. You hair has grown a lot WOW!!! So pretty.
margo33 4 months ago
Nice keep keepin it real
pinkrings1 4 months ago
Congrats on your move and new job!!! Go girl! You are a huge inspiration for me on my healthy hair journey, thank you for sharing your story!
jjoywilliams 4 months ago
I transitioned for 19 months and when I cut off the relaxed ends I felt soooo liberated like u said, I rocked a w&g the 1st day. I really didn't and still don't care what others think about my hair, you surely said everything that is sooo true about how one feels when they part with the relaxed ends, you said exactly what I always tell others that are transitioning. Your hair looked great in those twist after ur BC, still looks good.
KLT828 4 months ago
everything you said I surely agree
KLT828 4 months ago
As soon I see your hair, I like the vid before I even watch it...LOL
candygirl246 4 months ago 175
love your videos, your my hair idol! >.<
lol
haditabonita666 4 months ago in playlist subs
you look like jessica white
MsKnowledge91 4 months ago
wow. your hair looked GREAT when you did your first twists!!!
silverflowers1 4 months ago
I'm on my 16th month of my 2 year (I think, that how long I'm going to go) transition. Every wash I'm thinking "I can't wait to cut off these straight ends!!" but I will wait. :-)
LekiaLPTBeauty 4 months ago
What beautiful styles. I would love to see a video of how you would create both looks on your current hair. Thanks so much for your video and for sharing your story. The beauty of your hair is definitely an inspiration.
mochamoments 4 months ago
You could comb twist the shorter side to have a neater look while growing it out.
samcam1199 4 months ago
your hair beautiful , i am so glad to keep going in my natural hair journey, i am now 1 year in 1 month natural , loving my curlys , my hair is thick like yours in i have to say this give me so much uplifting to see how long it can get if i keep taking good care of it :)
IndianNaturalCurly 4 months ago
WOW.
my hair is thick...natural...and doesnt stay straight.
i'm arm pit length kinda and it just look sooo bulky on the ends.
but, your hair IS HELLA THICK... AND BEAUTIFUL.
you give me hope! lol...
ericapopularr 4 months ago
why did you move new job??
brionnakennedy 4 months ago
Yep!!
HairCrush 4 months ago
France/Spain is watching you ;)
I can't understand your collegue, like narrow minded, just used to straght hair like brain washed by the society. Whatever.
I'm really astonished about what your saying about the difference of texture of your hair with two textures and with your hair after the big chop. I though transitionning could help to managed the kinky texture.
Does the difference between relaxed and natural hair is so visible ? Even with hair put in twist ? (Hope to be understand ^^)
EdenHertz 4 months ago
you should get the short part braided into different flyy braid styles. that would be hot.
apaine1978 4 months ago
I totally hear you on the whole mental transformation. Prior to going natural, I used to get comments all the time about looking like a model and once I started wearing my hair natural all the went out the door lol. I've been natural now for 9 months and I love the change, and positive comments are back!!!
HoneyHanzy 4 months ago
in the photo you look like Vanessa William.
GyrlBlaque 4 months ago
Hi Chime, since you asked could you do a video talking about the hair from the other women in your familiy? Do they also have long, thick hair? Do you have diferent hair types? That would be great! Thanks
victorial1982 4 months ago
The hair on the side will grow back in no time. It was a cute style though. It had an edge to it. I love your hair and personality. How often do you brush your hair? I was interested because I have read that natural hair should not be brushed as much because it causes damage to the hair. If you can get back I will appreciate it.
gmcmim1 5 months ago
You looked like Vanessa Williams[ from Melrose Place ] in that photo.
GyrlBlaque 5 months ago
Your hair looks just like my cousin's naturally. It was that long when she was like 7 but when she got older she cut it
cedricrlongreen 5 months ago
I think that there is a mental as well as a physical big chop. The mental big chop entails mentally & spiritually letting go of the old and embracing the new, and it's usually done over a period of time. I think that if physical big chop precedes the mental big chop, the physical big chop can be very difficult to traumatic. But if the mental big chop precedes the physical big chop, then the physical big chop will be joyful. Sounds like your physical big chop, like mine, was joyful.
maximuslyricus 5 months ago 7
@maximuslyricus I completely agree! I actually talked about that but I had to edit it down a lot (it was origanlly 17 minutes long). A mental transformation is a must!!
HairCrush 5 months ago
i'm currently transitioning, i'm 32 weeks post relaxer, and omg the responses of people are incredible-in a bad way, but fortunately i'm confident within myself to smile and keep it moving. i have fallen in LOVE with my hair, 4c, and there is no turning back. thanks for the vid and God bless! smooches!
Tyme4Chg 5 months ago
he chime you should document ur hair growth on our shaved side thats growing out
franzabananza 5 months ago
You called your sde cut weired Lady i like it.
Babeparadise1 5 months ago
During your transition stages for over 2 years did you wear extensions-weave or braids?
Babeparadise1 5 months ago
I loooooooooooooooove your hair! Just beautiful!
Jamaicancurl 5 months ago
how did you cut your relaxed ends off? did you put your hair in twists 1st? im not sure how i would cut my ends off.
HeDreamzOfMe 5 months ago
chime
kinkncurl101 5 months ago
hey chime when r u going flatiron your hair?
kinkncurl101 5 months ago
Hey Chime! I just wanted to know if you have a plan on when your going to flat iron your hair. I am not trying to rush you or anything but I would be so happy if you did!! You have flawless hair Chime!! :)
kinkncurl101 5 months ago
I'm currently transition for 18 mnths now... everytime I get tempted to relax my hair I watch anyone of your vids... my hands been itching me to cut also...
simplifyingme 5 months ago
How much hair did you cut off during your BC. Did you go from waist length to APL?
RealChic4eva 5 months ago
@RealChic4eva No. My hair was a little pass my shoulders in the front/top and about bra strap length in the back before I cut it. After I did the big chop it fell a little past collar bone length.
HairCrush 5 months ago
@HairCrush this answer gives me hope!!!!! That is the length that I am at currently and it sooo hard to look into the future and see myself at bra strap! I still worry about if I will ever get there but there's hope!
shaunesethenatural 4 months ago
thank your this video but im curious and forgive me if you answered this question already...what did u used to grow your hair so long and beautiful?
bogue1041 5 months ago
you just have to stand there and move your hair around, you dont even have to tlk, and i will watch your entire video :) LUV your hair
benikka 5 months ago 2
U should totally cornrow the shaved part, it would look awesome and it would be low maintanence, in my opinion
IBeenVeiled 5 months ago
Im glad to hear this video, I big chopped the 17th of this month & I only transitioned for 3 months and 3 weeks & I have some of the same feelings that you do
MsNaturalbeauty123 5 months ago
Thanks for posting the Big Chop. I am struggling with taking off my full lace and wearing my natural hair which is long but I had some excessive thinning in the middle of my head. But looking at this video you helped me get the courage to wear it out. You rock Chime! Enjoy your new move.
vitamindiana 5 months ago
You have such a bright spirit!! thank you SO much for not being stuck up even tho u have the BEST hair. Makes us feel we don't have to envy you with a passion, and that we are all special. make sense? haha
aerbear24 5 months ago 16
@aerbear24 lol Thank you so much! That makes me feel good! Everyone should know that their hair is special and beautiful even if it is not waist length. Length isn't what makes our hair special. It's the different kinks,coils, waves,coils and naps! Yay for naps! lol
HairCrush 5 months ago 2
LMFAO@"girl, its gone be sad."
DomAndErica 5 months ago
your hair grows soooo fast!
GenuinelyGiGi 5 months ago
love your hair
nicegurl35 5 months ago
YOUR HAIR IS BEAUTIFUL
marcie101080 5 months ago
your hair is soooo gorgeous
unloveableniq 5 months ago
How long was your hair when you did the BC . ? -Bp.<3
xXChibiSaruXx 5 months ago
Hey chime, sharonda here! Can't wait for mardi gras!
tinydm12 5 months ago
@tinydm12 Girl me either!!! I've been telling my bf and friends they better get ready!! I plan on losing my mind in Nawleans and returning to Jackson without it lol
HairCrush 5 months ago
@HairCrush I live in New Orleans! Maybe we can meet up when you come here!
ZakiyaLynn 5 months ago
Girl if I would've had that much hair after my BC no body would've been able to get to me!! It was really long, and it was cute! As for your shaved side, yay for regrowth, can't wait to see how it progresses and have you thought about putting in cornrows or flat twists on that side that's growign back? If you put those in, it will look styled when the wind blows! : )
godsflame2 5 months ago
I'm actually from your hometown and I know exactly the reaction you're talking about. I got the same one in 2005.
puddinwebb 5 months ago
LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!
keziahandzion0406 5 months ago
Your so pretty and down to earth :)
brimarieb 5 months ago
HOLY MOLY! You really did cut that part of your hair :D Its cool seeing the drastic length difference. How do you get your longer hair to curl up like that? The loose curl is super cute and I want to try it
AllynWally 5 months ago
wise words!
BlackWomanScholar 5 months ago
You are just too adorable. I'm glad we get to see your shaved side grow from scratch. :-)
vitafeb2184 5 months ago
wow idk how you actually transitioned for so long lol, i did my chop going on 2 months ago and i transitioned for about 3 months n hated dealing with the 2 textures. .....but i love your hair its beautiful and i have a llllllllllooooooooonnnnnnnggggg way to go before it reaches ur length lol but i cant wait :)
JamaicanGirl2585 5 months ago
First off the people where you work at is crazy because your hair was gorgeous when you bc'd! It still is! Did you blow it out and twist it or does your hair just grow like weeds? lol. I transitioned for 2yrs and 4mo and my hair was no where near that length when i bc'd and it still isn't (I bc'd 6/12/11)
SexyDipChick 5 months ago
Awesome video and points made. I remember going to work after I did my big chop and negativity hit me from all angles. There were only 2 people at my job that was happy for me. What they said or how they looked at me didn't matter because u had built positive fence around me and I had a "humble confidence" that was out if this world! Funny that after my hair started to grow back how the females who had all of these negative comments to make, all of s sudden loved my hair and wanted to go natura
missjhia 5 months ago
Your hair is gorgeous! Are you able to do wash and go styles? That would be an interesting tutorial.
sapora2004 5 months ago
Hi Chime, do you think that when your side grows out much longer or to the length that you want would you cut the rest to make it even?
AfroMohawkable 5 months ago
can't you just grow your hair out by wearing it braided or close to its natural texture like a rod set?
NIJEECAPRICORN20 5 months ago
what's that clicking sound thats in all your videos?
buhzing 5 months ago
Yay ur back hope you got everything straight! Anyway I love the side u would look cute with short hair too love it! BTW I totally understand the liberation once u cut it you're free lol weird but true
jazzyjdancing 5 months ago
Your hair is gorgeous...they were just hating on you when you bc'd.
mignondee 5 months ago
Transitioning and doing a BC is a very emotional journey. Some people will never understand that. But as cliche' as it sounds, every emotion you talked about, are the same ones I've experienced. But I 'm glad I did it. Thanks for sharing :)
quita1284 5 months ago
WOW ur hair was rly pretty right away..I was looking like ur friend lol
one2keepitrl 5 months ago
Your hair is sooooo pretty!! Have you always had long hair?
MsRouge2000 5 months ago
thanks for the video update! i remember seeing a feature with you shortly after you BCed and i was like--wow id be lucky if my hair could get as long as you had it then; but seeing it now it has def flourished since then! if you do keep track of your undercut could you post pics up on fotki? luckily for you you can hide it until its back so maybe it wont be so bad :^>
Tigress06 5 months ago
"Came to life" was the perfect description for chopping :). Though it's been 2 months since I chopped, this vid was really helpful. I'm still getting used to my hair and what it likes and doesn't like.
edeleon2010 5 months ago
Your hair is beautiful hon and don't laugh..But when I saw the texture on your undercut I go excited because that's how my natural hair looks :D I am 5 months into my transition after being natural for 10 months from a BC :/ I really wish I had just started transitioning from then instead of doing the BC .. I really wasn't ready for it. But I am loving my transition most of the times. Lol
CHAESAIKO 5 months ago
I did my big chop 08/26/11, yay!! I transitioned for a year, but it was actually very hard for me because I was hiding it under wigs and did not take the best care of my hair. My hair has never been as short as it is now. I love it, but not yet comfortable enough to wear it natural at work, so I still wear wigs. It's kinda weird, but I know my co-workers just will not get it. Is it wrong to hide it from my co-workers? Besides, i'm still learning how to take care of it and styles that work.
mrs5077 5 months ago
i have been transitioning for 8 1/2 months now and i plan to transition for also about 2 years but still i am really scare that i might not be about to bring myself to do the big chop!! do u have any advice on how to deal with that? thanks
stepewuoso 5 months ago
I totally agree with you! I big chopped last month after 7 months of transitioning and i was cheesing and laughing while cutting my relaxed ends. My hhj started with focusing on healthy, chemical free hair, but amazingly something more beautiful happened--I learned to be ok with me and completely accept myself kinks and all and not give a lovely what anyone else thinks... I love it! I'm SO cool with ME! My goal---an afro that covers my eyes, one that i have to pickup to see! LOL:)
tickles14 5 months ago
Thanks for making this vid...I'm 25 months into my transition and I'm quite inspired by you and your journey : )
mskinkybeauty 5 months ago
You're so beautiful and positive! Love your videos.
pandainaforest 5 months ago
Your hair was cute! Them co-workers don't know what they talking about! LOL
TheCoilWhisperer 5 months ago
"Hey yall its Chime" lol So cute!! love your videos!!!!!!
Kool1Kamille 5 months ago
why don't you just braid down the short peice it will look like a nice style
naturalblackcocoa 5 months ago 24
@TawanaNicole Yay!!! I get excited over silly stuff too! lol
HairCrush 5 months ago 3
We've missed you! Don't stay gone so long next time.......;o) joking! Anywho, great video as usual, I agree with the last person's comment you should definitely braid your undercut! your gorgeous outside and in! Peace and blessings......:o)
cmhartfi 5 months ago
Do you think a cute way to grow out your undercut would be to cornrow it sometimes? Like in different designs? I was even thinking you could do little mini braids on it to make it hang down or something. Idk I always want to undercut my hair like you did but then I'm like "ugh I gotta figure out a cute way to grow it back out though" lol.
yoruhime88 5 months ago
@yoruhime88 Yes! I was thinking the same thing. When it gets long enough I'm going to cornrow it and wear it as a style. I think it will be cute. I think you should do it! I loved it! Sometimes I think about going back to the barber shop...
HairCrush 5 months ago
do you know of any tracks that are this texture? my hair is natural but i just want some more length :) I'm moving to the city too! How do you like it?
ithastobecatchy 5 months ago
@ithastobecatchy A friend of mine uses the marley braid weave and she does the crochet braid technique. To get a wavy/curly look, you can braid the hair and dip it in hot water before installing it or you can use pipe cleaners as rods. It looks really goood....really natural.
HairCrush 5 months ago
@HairCrush thanks!
ithastobecatchy 5 months ago
When did you start using natural products? I'm very very new to this experince and I'm thinking about going natural.
Gottaletemknow 5 months ago
About halfway through my transition period. Check out Wal-Mart's natural beauty section as well as Target's. Try different things until you find what you like.
HairCrush 5 months ago
I dont think im going to BC at all, just gradually cut. I can never even tell where my new growth is anyway :/
MissDarcei 5 months ago
YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL IN THOSE PIC'S!!!!! :) I love it.... I would have complimented you all day at work!
gitanaeyes1 5 months ago 15
@gitanaeyes1 RIGHT!!! Her hair was super cute, and it was still really long
najmaj 5 months ago
I did my big chop yesterday..I am still in shock that I did it but I am happy that I did it..
kaceasor85 5 months ago 9
@kaceasor85 Congrats girl!! I like to call it "The Big Chop Shock" lol It will go away eventually and you will begin to enjoy your journey! Good luck!
HairCrush 5 months ago
@kaceasor85 - congratulations!!
AfroMohawkable 5 months ago