Taking it Back - Two Year Recap

[simplymeERIN]

what school do you attend

[MissNecee06]

You are a beautiful person (inside and out) !!! Congrats on your two year journey, mines is in March 2012. I'm so excited!!!

[thewatersworld]

Congradulations, Thanks for sharing . Truley inspiring !!

[dtbuck95]

love the music and congratulations on your 2 year anniversary.

[lisalilsmartass]

You're stunning!

I just subscribed - love your natural hair videos - keep them coming!!

btw I LOVE the music in this video - what is it?

[earthgoddess0]

im sure youve been told this before but u look like lauren londen, only prettier :)

[Mzlyn29]

Love It!

[ThaJazziieB]

You are so fuckin prettyyyyy damnn lol

[drunkoffkryst]

love! love! love! this video was all the natural hair inspiration i needed. (im in the relaxed--> natural transition stage) but youre beautiful. Keep doin your thing! *you look like Lauren London. =)

[LaBelle8887]

i like the music on this video, im weird,lol

[herSUNchime]

The ending was real cute :)

[DKBMHussey]

Amazing

[mlkargbo]

Girl you remind me of Tamia!!!! You share the same vibrant smile! Beautiful video!!

[ElleToThe]

gorgeous girl! gorgeous joureny! congrats on a great job!

[cartertmarie]

Great vid!!! Love ur natural hair :)

[sAssYdIv08]

Wow UR beautiful!!!!Such a lovely hair journey!!

[TheMsEducation]

your gorgeous!

[terykyna18]

I'm sure u hear this alot bit you look like Asganti

[IntlButterfly]

Thanks for your videos, I'm transitioning now and this keeps me motivated! Extremely helpfull!

[MzSpen07]

Beautiful video! Thanks soo much!! And I love the music!

[frieri423]

Nice! I've been natural for a little over a year now and I love it!

[SeeMeNaTuRaL]

This was beautiful to watch & so inspiring! Also, u look so much like the actress Lauren London

[oldsoulisme]

Gotta love technology! So cool to see how we transition and go through changes. The background music is amazing!! Where did you find this?

[2getha4eva2]

I've never had a relaxer, and I hope to keep it that way. Sad thing is that m twin sister got one, and when we go swimming and my hair get's curly, hers stays straight. P:

[banksgirl88]

Heyyyyyyy lol after seeing this video I think I'm gonna start "vloging" my transitioning process. It's really cool being able to look back recap your whole change and experience. Keep up the good work love your vids by the way :)

[iamnotokay24]

You look just like sanaa lathan :D

[MsJuve305]

You came a long way.Natural hair is more stronger and healthier when its straighten and it grows quicker. Even though I am natural but i do prefer straight hair.I put keratin in hair as well so when i do leave it curly its more loose and easy to manage. But your hair looks great.

[MolassesMajesty21]

#TEAMARIELLA LUV YUH CHICA.!! (^_^) ♥

[MsAriella89]

@MolassesMajesty21 ahh love you too mama! =D

[LaSheaAngela]

Ur soo beautiful and I luv the video, ur hair looks great!!

[ALEXsimplycomplex]

L O  V E

inspiration

[chantechants]

wow! I loved your transition video! I am a just turned 50 transitioner (again) and this has inspired me to get back to what my Creator gave me and no one baby girl will ever take it away again! Keep going! Stay beautiful both inside and out!

[yvonnegyr]

Your hair is beautiful. Your videos help me with my decision to transition.

[JadeofJades7]

The progress is like looking at a flip book..seeing the difference in your hair, the length & texture how it improved.

[BlkBrbe96]

Awesome, loved it

[DWUGD]

iono if u ever heard of this but this beatz make me feel like I want to be in C.A. rydin around with no destination.

[chanchan41]

idk if you've ever heard this but you resemble lauryn london

[classyalease]

You have truly inspired me!!!! -3

[1920Zenith]

Love this! It's nice to see where I will be in another year and a half. I started transitioning in 2009 and this January I cut off the remaining three inches. My texture is a lot like yours was ( I hate my straight ends...imagine one half of your head like that...it sucks) but I see light (curls) at the end of the tunnel. Can't wait!

[Caribella84]

Love it! As of yesterday I am 100% natural. My texture is very close to yours :))

[enditall727]

you should like start a Tumblr NOOOOOOOOOOOOW! lol

[luv2skate0]

you look sooooo much like lauren london!! and your attitude/swag is similar to that of alicia keys,

[LavenderBeautie]

Hey MsAriella!!!! Great job with your hair journey, because of u I big chopped, u recommend to just go ahead and not worry about the relaxed ends! BEST decision I have ever made. I'm fascinated with my hair!!! I want every women to feel the way we feel!! can you please do a hair regimen video? Your hair looks super healthy

[lhales12]

You remind me of Alicia Keys in your earlier days. That's prob 1 of the many reasons I LOVE your videos! Your hair and journey is awesome!

[MuFFinxxxx3]

@MsAriella89

I am 15! And I wanted to color my hair because in the sun it has like this dirty brownish color, that looks really dirty. And I am kind of ready for a change. But i am like really scared about dying it, because right now i have a TWA ( bc'd in febuary)

My questions are:

Are those reasons enough for coloring my hair?

Will I have serious damage?

Should I do it by myself?

Am I old enough?

And I live in Germany can I use the dye they do (the white people)?

[chinkyeyeznyc]

Luv It if you were in show biz they wouldnt have to change a thing.(hair,no need for all the makeup nothing) You go girl.

[MsCireya]

OMG! I remember all these video. I have had watched them over 20x each. Yes, you have helped me thought my natural hair journey as well as me updating my clothing style LOL! I would like to say "THANK YOU!!" from the bottom of my heart for all your help inspiration, dedication and love you have for all your subscribes. We love you so much. Keep up the AWESOME job =).

[MissCyndi1]

I love the comparison pics! relaxed vs natural!

[MzProductJunkie]

I remember when I first found your channel you were about to take out your senagalese twists... I think you have the best natural hair journey... you came a long way... <3 it!

[MlleCafeAuLait]

You BETTER NEVER go back girl!! :)

Those curls are just too beautiful!!!

[xxstaceybooxx]

its crazy how long you came i remember watching these videos too hahaha

[KrissanneJames]

woow .. i really truly hope you read this comment ! i knoee you have alot daily & it must be hard getting to all of them . bt ive been with you , through it alll ! i followed in your footstep & inboxed you questions since last yr around this time ! i hope you remember mee :) .. lol i just wanted to say you have helped me alot with my natural hair journey .. i cant believe im crying .. saying thank you doesnt show enough bt it is truely what i consistently want to say .

[MsAriella89]

@KrissanneJames Kriss!! of course I remember you lol ur one of my biggest inspirations believe it or not! so proud of you, stay young, beautiful and natural baby girl!! xoxoxox

[yukahonda]

@KrissanneJames Now that just made me say awwww....like aloud. Nice to see people touched and connect from afar.

[iDetestUsernames91]

You're so pretty & I love your hair. My inspiration. You also in my opinion look like Lauren London!! =)

[chapman0912]

Cute video!

[sdaryab]

I love this video!!!Wonderful to see your journey....so worth it !!  Your hair is sooo beautiful in its natural state!!!

[DWUGD]

damn, you're beautiful. I like 3:20. U 

[naturalbeautyLABB]

Love all your natural styles

[NIKIMBO]

Soundtrack is epic well done for maintaining your hair and keeping it in good condition.

[NIKIMBO]

Soundtrack is epic



[hauteone]

Love this video! I’m new BC about 3 weeks in and loving the versatility and minimalists of it all! Natural hair is so beautiful!

[Uniqu3neverway]

Omg your two years already love our vids as always congrats beautiful .. !!!!!!

[reeta156]

Loooove it

[khaleema23]

Anybody who DISlikes this video, is a big fat HATERRR!!!! lol Go head girl!!! Don't stop making vids plz <3

[weightwatchersgirl]

awesome video!! thanks for the constant inspiration!!

[lulu13hb]

Nice look back at the journey. It's been fun watching the transformation! I'm still transitioning going into my 15th month! It seemed like I would never get to the yr mark! Now, I'm thinking about getting rid of all the permed ends. Thanks for the tips. Hope you continue to share with us!

[booboop89]

beautiful



[vivalavalerie123]

Your hair looks amazing from 3:20-3:25!

[polifonyann]

The natural pixs at the end just stomped on your relaxed hair pixs!!! Happy hair growing!! Oh and you look like a cross between Ashanti and Shania Lathan(spelling prob off)

[heynikkzzit79]

very nice. i like your hair color :)

[sugaduga08]

i freggin love your natural hair...gorgeous

[zheahra]

YAY!!! Whatever you do, you totally rock, sis!!!

[BeauGorgeousNatural]

You look great through it all sis;-) Your hair looks great and has grown beautifully! Thanx for sharing this journey with us! ;-)

[SoJuicyMoe]

wow u have really beautiful hair and this video has made me want to transition to natural or maybe even texlax...idk but im 6 months post and still goin strong!

[usatrackfeene400]

im 7 months into my way to being natural!!! :) i love ur hair and i like that u did a lot of things with it to show that just because its natural doesnt mean u cant style it...i really love it and i cant wait until my waves and curls take place....ur awesome girlie and u taught me some things for when i take these braids out love yah <3

[MsYellaBoneStar]

your hair has really grown n u r so pretty...can u start doin make up tutorials n what u have learned bein natural 4 2 years?Please n thanks

[foxynerd101]

Love this video.. this is what its all about.. thumbs up ma xxxx

[BellaBeauty724]

your hair is lovely and your videos are so so helpful. i enjoyed watching you take your journey while i was taking mine. keep the vids comin!! i'ma need some cute styles when my hair gets longer lol ^_^

[TruProductJunkie]

You Rock

[alexism84]

Hey hun! Love your hair, you're one of my favorite youtubers. Can u do a tutorial on how you put your color in? It looks like 2 diff shades. I know u said the color is D&L golden bronze but the back looks brown.

[naturalhairuk]

I have been watching your videos for a while now, before I signed up! The first one I think I saw was the one with the white tub of Eco styler. You were/are my main inspiration for going natural (I am 11 months post relaxer). People were telling me to check out this that and another video but the people were really not my cup of tea, not anyone I related to in style or substance tbh. Your vids were really a breath of fresh air I love your style Go Girl!

[Mizzd3bonair]

Congrats! and happy leo season to my fellow lionness :)

[MixedOreo09]

amen to not going back!!! It seems i have to tell ppl that sometimes smh

[nakeasimone13]

Beautiful video!!!! Thanks foe sharing:)

[beekaay3]

hey im a new subscriber so i dont know if you did a tutorial on it already but how did you do your hair at 3:36 ive always wanted to try to wear my hair like that but i dont know how to do it. Also just wanted to say you are GORGEOUS and you remind me sooo much of alicia keys (y)

[roselynloves]

your hair looks really beautiful and healthy. ive been natural for only a short time now and i'm NEVER going back either,. natural for life :) <3

[nazakitty28]

Thanks for sharing. Nice video

[niyanna79]

WOW, I remember all of these video's and you were one of the ones that inspired me to BC in April!!! Now my 11yr old daughter which has been transitioning for 1yr. is ready to BC because, she watches your channel as well!! So you are inspiring young and old alike!! You got love from us down here in DC!!! Thank you for letting us be apart of your journey!!

[msbrownsugar75]

Wow its bee a journey or you . Amazing. Great video and inspirig.

[OnicaTaylor]

Beautiful video!!!!!! Thanks for sharing.

[lolascrib]

I love these clips, hon! Keep up the good work. Your hair is thriving!

[MissDivaSmiles]

u have officially inspired me! i love your hair journey! i wasnt with u in the beginning but i did go through and watch all your videos! you are so consistent with the way you do your hair! its amazing! im thinking of finally cutting off the last of my perm since im now 17 months post relaxer! :)

[DuchessWright]

this was nicely put together! Fabulous journey!!! :-)

[tylerdeja]

Loved it!

[mrswimberly08]

Great progress you have a beautiful soul and your fun to watch great inspiration to many people

[mstiaradean]

Wow you've come such a long way! Congrats! I can't wait until I'm fully natural.

[BGSheritaah]

U look soo much like the Ghanaian actrice Nadia Buari:) I luv the journey and may u keep it up. much <3 from the Netherlands.

[Summyr1988]

You are gorgeous and your hair is lovely!!

[tweetybirdlove43]

Wow, I've been following your two year progress & your hair has grown so much. I love your big hair & I notice how your natural hair longer than it was when it was relaxed. That is amazing :)

[chocodeluxe]

This video collage was so awesome! I have that "I <3 MJ" tee too.

[nadiaalsaqri]

wow Ariella you cam e a long way, and u look better then ever and it a new found confidence in u : ) good job girly and keep doing u xx

[WhereYaBoss]

Love that you took the time to do this! Shows dedication. And it means: You like us, you really, really like us!!

[lazygurl305]

very nice!!! cant wait to see how your hair behaves as it gets longer! im about 18 months post relaxer and about 5 months all natural (with 2 mini chops before becoming all natural) and i find that my hair actually curls up more as it gets longer. a lot of other people's curl hang making them looser.

[MzCariJ]

I love watching your vids! One of my favs!

[kdhaye]

You're like a ray of sunshine.

[MsJanny12]

your beautiful babygirl <3 keep it goin

[REDSKINTYGUH11]

Beautifully Natural!! And I have a question, are you ever going to let the coloring in your hair grow out? I wonder what your gorgeous locs would look like without the color, however your hair looks amazing. Really like your videos, it is really cool to see the transformation during your transitioning journey, especially when you mastered your hair. Go Girl!!:)

[rmiller60]

Wow! I literally remember all of these moments! LOL, especially at 1:40 when you were so ready to chop your relaxed ends. I could TOTALLY relate at that point! Oh - and I love how your hair got awesomely bigger with time :)

[IAMFASHIONQUEEN]

i swear your like a mix between alicia keys & lauren london

[MrsTrandall]

I love your hair, beautiful

[LaShayJA1]

great video! dont stop makin em ..i could give u topics lol..btw do you like the Shea Mositure Curl Enhancing Smoothie? the pic with your natural hair straightened, is that recent? if so..nice growth! you're beautiful keep it up Ari <3

[cybersweetie44100]

could you be ANY prettier?!?!

[HoneyK1020]

I remember all these videos....ur journer has been amazing to watch ariella....im a big supporter since the beginning

[MsAriella89]

@HoneyK1020 ahhh HoneyK!! yes I remember u supporting me for a long time now, u always talked about my a keys voice lol, thanks for the continued support mama xoxo

[indy5225]

CUTE ,, KEEP IT GOING..... I HAVE BEEN NATURAL FOR 13 MONTHS NOW, CAN'T WAIT TO B AT 24 MONTHS !

[AutomaticAddiction]

now that you're fully natural what do you do to your hair at night??

[thapryncess3]

such inspiration! thanks for posting this! <3

[Niq16Niq]

this is a really inspiring video had to favorite it!

[IndianNaturalCurly]

the music so lovely , whats the name of it ? in your hair is beautiful , :)

[caramel599]

Cute video!

[kahleentenshi]

You're so beautiful girl! And your hair has grown so nicely, thick, with awesome texture!

[curvybody2]

Can you do an official regimen video?

[LAMBYAH]

Yes, brilliant teacher take care of yourself. You're only getting better.

[NotJustAnotherBARBIE]

WOOOW! I remember watching all these videos. lol But you can really see a drastic change in your hair even after your BC until now. Your hair is GORGE Ari! :)

[tolight16]

U r beautiful!!

[Godschild4evaful]

very pretty! I will be 2 years sep 29th! Im witcha on the neva goin back im loving it and will continue to work with my hair no matta the frustrations I get at times. I just love it

[avaflavorful]

love, love, LOVE your hair natural!!

[cherrelie11]

LOVE IT !

[cmhartfi]

Awesome! You, longhairdontcare2011 and of course Haircrush are why I am going natural! 3 months and counting! Such a positive, sweet and beautiful spirit you have! As always peace and blessings!......:o) keep up the good work!

[Sianimom]

Thanks for sharing...I can't wait until I get the length

[jilberia86]

ver inspiring! good continuation

[sweetdimpelzz]

Your hair has come such a long way!

Btw I love this music lol :p

[dakutesskam]

Has anyone ever told you you look like Laura London? And ur hair is very pretty

[MariLoveChannel]

@dakutesskam when i first saw a video of her, i was like no way she looks just like lauren london, but she is prettier than lauren london (NO HOMO!) XOXO

[XayIsNatural]

i can't even imagine you now without your curly hair!

[bubblejaz23]

beautiful. you're one of my favorites!

[raemichelle504]

Ur very inspiring!!!

[megn5485]

Wow

[ariej004]

i've been following your progress since i saw your diffuser video on curlynikki. during that time i was contemplating going natural, i'm currently 19 months most relaxer and i cut my relaxed ends off in march. watching you and your hair helped me with mine. HAPPY Nappiversary!

[MsAriella89]

@ariej004 aww good for u girlie! and thanks haha

[PneumaB]

Dang Ive been watching you for a long time! lol

[suprrkool]

beautiful beautiful journey!

[chawkeye17]

Your hair is so pretty and it looks healthy. Question tho, did your hair have split ends after you 1st colored & do you go to a salon & get your ends clipped either regularly or even at all? Trying to see where I'm going wrong at. I don't trust everyone when it comes to cutting my hair. (Bad past experiences on that) I don't think my hair has the feel on the ends that it should & I'm wondering if it's time to see a professional.



[bobbysalways]

i have been a subbie since the beginning and i love the growth..im 8 months in my journey and a year and 2 months relaxer free

btw what song is that playing?

[MsAriella89]

@bobbysalways thanks love =] it's not an actual song lol its more just a beat, doesn't have a name