when i read big chop, i thought 'wasn't she already natural?' but i guess you just wanted a new look! it's cute. whomever is mad....are you serious? it's hair! now...i'm just waiting on tommy, martin, pam and cole to walk in the door right now!
hi taren my name is karen and im a virgo too. and my bday is 916 its crazy how similar our personalities are...i recently did the big chop i like you was just ready..and people made the same exact comments to me..lol my comment like yours was its just hair and i love it.... i use the eco jel as well. i style wet as well but when dries its not has soft as if like..any suggestions.
I like the off shoulder look...how do you achieve this look? Do you buy shirt/blouses that are a bigger size and pull if off the shoulder is the blouse made that way? If so where do you purchase?
Taren! You go girl!!!! Hair is just an accessory and you are rocking it!!!! You hair should not define you. I love you for this! I hope people are actually taking into consideration what your cut really says about who you really are. There were some haters that assumed because you had long gorgeous hair thats what made you. Hell, You are gorgeous with or without it!
The lip color from our view is the same as in the stick. So are all of your lip colors from lipstick? I thought they may have simply been tinted lip gloss. I don't wear lipstick (nor any makeup...just chapstick and lip gloss--my choice, lol). Btw, I'm 1 of the females who are afraid to do the big chop. My hair isn't really damaged (i don't do much styling with it 4 it 2 b like that). It's simply my ends that I need to regularly keep intact because i have split ends and I don't want them 2 rise.
@taren916 I ABSOLUTELY LOOVVE your cut. I'm new to this going natural transition and I really wanna do it, I'm not ready for the big chop. I also don't knoww if I will ever be. Your video is inspiring and If you can do it so can I!!! I'll be uploading videos of my Natural Journey soon, Please subscribe I would love your feed back and tips :)) Thannks For Sharing!
I love your short hair!!! Dont get me wrong your long hair was beautiful, but I love the look. I am new subbie and have a new page but just wanted to let you know I love your page.
Okay I'm new and am happy that I have finally found someone who has curls most similar to mine as far as pattern and thickness (before the chop). I have been considering chopping only bc my hair is so hard to manage - but now that I've found your vids... I'm going to try some of your techniques before I make such a drastic decision. I've delt with a short pixie when I big chopped about two years ago, and it was super easy :) Thanks for the vids!
Taren! You need to stop doing this to me, I see your gorgeous long hair, and I want it. Now I see your gorgeous cute short cut and I want that too. AAaaaggghhhhh!
But really, this is gorgeous and now I have a hair dilemma. To cut or not to cut?! I CAN'T DECIDE NOW! :(
Ok, YES!! I totally see the Tisha Campbell in YOU Miss Missy, however I like your look a lot better. Now to the hair, I was wondering if you twist your hair at all when it's that length or do you JUST gel it. I asked, because I think your curls may be looser than mine.(My hair coils like a spring) On camera though, it looks like my hair would IF I twisted it and let it out like yours. I wanted to know just in case one day, I could be as bold and free as you to try something new.
I'm a Virgo as well. I also wanted to rock a short cut, but I'm afraid to do it. I have curly hair and I wanted shorter, almost spiky hair with pizazz and bold (red, purple, blue) color pieces. Longer in the front shorter in the back. But I'd have to straighten it or get a relaxer again. And I don't want that kind of damage with the bleaching and the bold colors. But congratulations on the cut!!! When Kelis cut off her hair, I was like omg.. but then I was like, that's a hot cut!!
omg.i grew my hair out for jst over a year and i got heat damage like you....you are a motivation to me ihave to cut off my damge and this is what im going for:)
OMG!!!! Im just now seeing this and you look BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!! <3 <3 i almost cried when i saw your hair on k is for kinky blog. u look DOPE!!! lol :D
You are such an inspiration to me..i know exactly how you feel when you tlked about your hair having to be perfect. Do you girl!! Love the short hair do
Love it, you look so Great, So original! and I like the lip color as it's shown actually. and Sorry I have to join everyone else when I say you do look more like Tisha Campbell with short hair..SO CUTE!
Oh my goodness I LOVE it! It looks so chic! You're right, it will grow back. I think we get stuck thinking in the future, you just go on living and you see how you feel as it grows and go from there. I haven't been enjoying wearing my hair out much, I did a year ago but today, I'm just in a different place where I like my entire appearance to be seen rather than just long natural hair. Love the bow too! :) (sidenote, I so thought I was subbed to you lol)
thank you for the eco styler recommendation. I just did the big chop and love it!!! I've been looking for more affordable styling product for when my Devachan "Set it Free" holding spray run out, Definitely going to give that a try.
You are beautiful (and you do look like Tisha Campbell)! I joined youtube JUST FOR YOUR VIDEOS!!! I need help...I've been natural for a year and I chopped the rest of my perm off about 4 months ago (when my hair in the back is stretched, it almost touches my shoulder - I think I'm a 4a/4b ), now I don't know how to handle it. I've been wearing quickweaves for some months now and I know it's damaging the progress my hair has been making. What are some quick easy styling/maintence tips?
Now u really look like Tisha Cambell with your haircut on one of your pics you posted on fb I thought you were her lol I look great short or long hair
Love your hair. You can truly rock ANY length. When my hair was relaxed & wouldn't grow past my shoulders, I was so frustrated that I couldn't grow long strong hair. Now that it's natural and won't stop growing, I no longer care about the length. I just wanted something that I couldn't have. Hair really is just an accessory and once you learn how to work it, it's a joy to behold.
Your videos continue to inspire me to try new things & love what I see in the mirror. Thank you for all you do!
I actually like both short and long hair on you...it shows your versatility an how much of a chameleon natural hair can be. This shows off your beautiful facial features more. I'm very excited to see where this takes you...and the courage to do this all publicly, I truly commend you. But most importantly....where did you get that hair accessory?!??
If you think Eco Styler w/ Olive Oil is the BOMB, try the new Eco Styler w/ Morrocan Aragon Oil. I used it several weeks ago for a Wash N Go (on type 3b, 3c & 4a hair), and the curl definition is out of sight and it left my hair sooo moisturized. I've never had this happen with a gel before. I like the Eco Aragon Oil alot better than the Olive Oil. Try it. AND Your Short DO ROCKS!!!
@MsMonalisa56 ...this actually dried my hair out more!!! I'll stick with the flax seed gel but i have one of the HUGE containers of it...so if you want me to send it to you...let me know!!!
i was coming by ur channel to see if u reached ur hair length goal cuz its been a minute since i've seen one of ur vids... and then BAM!! i thought i had the wrong channel for a minute or was looking at an older video lol.
but it rocks :D its so Diva!!! Aooww i think i like it better than the long hair, its just so fresh!! im excited for u :)
Your hair looks great! It's a very flattering cut. But I'm curious, was your hair before texlaxed? It looked natural. Was the big chop to get rid of the relaxed ends?
Love ur hair I recently cut mine as well... Was going natural but just got tired if the maintenance and decided to cut it shorter and get a relaxer! Subbing to ur channel
Hi Taren, do you know of any products I can use for my hair?
I have med. length natural hair and its like your texture in the back and like straight and wavy in the front, I really wanna stay natural but this diff. textures are getting to me...Is there any way you can help?...Thank you in advance :)
also, i dont like how the lipstick looks on camera [or maybe its how it looks with ur skintone on camera] but if it looks as good as letoya luckett in "regret" then i love it
@oon24 YES!! I was just about to post the very same comment...she looks like she could be her sister...both beautiful women! Love the haircut, love the vid!
I've been cutting my hair short for awhile now and I'm barely growing it out, but while I have my hair short I'm constantly trying to find cute styles/ways to do my hair and I'm just wondering if you'll be posting any videos on cute short hair dos?
Oh MY! I Luv It but @ the sametime I am so SHOCK that I am lost for words; though I do admire U for doing what you want when you want. I am so PETRIFIED of Corporate America that it holds me up from taking personal decisions and ACTIONS like this one..
I find that I use less product and get amazing results if I ploop a handful of eco styler or Kinky Curly on in the shower. I pull it through my curls, run a quick stream of cold water over my head . the water evenly disperses the product and removes extra. then I shake like crazy...walla perfect curls.
i love it! i hve a similar curl to my hair an i jus recently shaved the side an back but i dnt hve many styles but i love love love ur hair keep it going hunn i will be checkin back with yuh cuz im sure yuh will give me ideas!!
i love it! i hve a similar curl to my hair an i jus cecently shaved the side an back but i dnt hve many styles but i love love love ur hair keep it going hunn i will be checkin back with yuh cuz im sure yuh will give me ideas!!
i am like you, i have had long hair all my life. but right now i have bleached/damaged/heat damaged parts on my hair, and when i wear my hair in it's curly state, those peices will not curl. they look like they are relaxed but they are not. so i am thinking of doing a big chop as well just to start fresh, but i am afraid of doing that because 1.) i heard that sometimes when you cut your hair it may not ever grow back to a long length. 2.) i am afraid of how i would look.
I think ur new do is adorable! I am also a huge fan of the Eco! I use Both the argon and the olive oil ones. Have you considered making a custard by adding some oils to ur Eco? I add olive, and safflower oil to mine and mix til it's creamy. It leaves my hair super shiny! Anyways love the look and I look forward to your regimen vid :-)
I had such hair envy before, and LOVE your cut and the courage it took to do it.. you can do know wrong in my "hair" book.. thanks for taking the time to share each step of your journey
Love the hair, the bow, and your energy! I use the OO EcoStyler gel too, and it defines my short hair well. I was cracking up when you paused for the truck. I live in BK, and NY is def too loud.
i LOVE this new cut! im shocked! lol I related to you before but i can DEF relate more to you now because this is the current status length and texture of my my hair right now (mines is a tad bit longer in the back though lol), i did my first BC about a month ago.. im looking forward to your new regimens and cool techniques so keep em comin! :)
Women can be way too attached to their hair, so I have a lot of respect for someone who's willing to cut off so much. In my opinion, it looks just as good as it did longer. I had a cut by April at Devachan recently and had initially wanted her to go shorter, but changed my mind at the last minute. Taren, you're my new inspiration! I think your hair looks really cute!
@rockiejohnnykrismaar Ever heard of Kinsey? He's even worse *ha* They made a movie about him, but I read about that dude before that movie even came out *chills/jump/ewww* I give him credit for his contribution to Biology/Human-Sexuality & as being "The Father of Sex Education" but DAMN! Dude and his colleagues were a bunch of pervs.
@mahagony and it all ways grows BACK! *haha* My hair has always been long but lawd I can't remember how many times I've had to cut some inches off per month due to one of my E'ff ups, or some stupid beautician didn't know the difference between "trim the ends" and LOP IT THE HECK OFF *ha* but it always grew back within months. Thank God I'm natural now, my hair couldn't be happier! Relaxers are garbage, I'm never going back.
I find it funny that a lot of naturals assume everybody wants long hair. I had long hair when I was relaxed. And I find that many naturals who already experienced long hair isn't concerned with attaining it.
@LuBellaCoils This is so true....I had SHort hair and i used to loooove it...when I went natural i just was never gonna relax again, for health..lenght came with it.,..But i loved the short do and would love a this cut.....a lot of naturals ( well some) can't wait to get long hair to straighten it...so it's all preference i guess...
Hi Taren, so quick question, after reading your story on your blog I realized that there was never a mention of big chopping prior to ending the relaxing process... Just kinda "gave up" as you stated, which is awesome :0). So with that said, did you just transition without knowing and then become fully natural after just gradually getting your ends clipped and stuff, or were you "texlaxing/texturizing" your new growth to keep it uniformed? BTW, I LOVE the cut and you are gorgeous.
you do what feels right. i guess people are negative because they struggle to grow their hair like your's and feel after all the hard work why chop it. but its where your head's at, its what look ure after, it'll grow again. hell its hair. well done keep up the good work
Golly, u sure do look a lot alike Tisha Cambell in this video! She is so beautiful to me. I'm kinda happy that u recently cut ur hair b/c I just BC'd due to stress and as the days go by, I'm starting to like my "mostly" natural hair. (Still have some relaxed ends hiding around). I like a loose fro at the moment but I want to learn how to change it up a bit and hopefully the vids u post up w/ ur knew shorter hair will help me out. And that bow is such a blast from the past! LOL.
i LOVE it too!! im also on a journey to a fresh cut (shhhhhh...lol) like u ive had my hair long and natural for a minute and its time for a change, its not like it wont grow back right?!? do u boo! bc u do it well!!
OMG!!!!!! Your hair is BOSS!!!!!!! You look FABLICIOUS honey! I want to cut mine in that same shape!!! I'm knocking at 35 and I want a change. Yes, I am learning as a fellow Virgo to calm down with the perfection. t's tough, but...lol That bow is giving me life!!...lol
love the new look!! I have a few questions as I am REALLY REALLY REALLY considering the big chop myself :-) Im been slowly getting shorter and shorter and now I think I'm ready, my questions are: Did using the diffuser help give you the heat damage? Also, do you use any safflower oil still with the short hair for extra shine/healthy scalp? And lastly, do you use less products in your hair now that its short? Thanks for all your videos, they are helping me tremendously through this PROCESS :-)
girl you look so adorable! and your hair is inspirational! i've been transitioning for 15 months now and I want to cut but i've never had short hair since i've been going natural... you've showed me that i shouldn't be afraid of short natural hair!
I love watching your videos and love the new hair but, I wonder what camera you use??? I want to be able to put videos up of me playing my instruments sporting the new natural hair you taught me to do!!! Please I am begging you what camera do you use? The sound is awesome...
I think the hair cut is so beautiful! I also think that Taren is a business woman and a sales woman. When you're selling something you have to come up with innovative ideas to get people's attention. I think she is so smart on several different levels for cutting her hair. Now her channel is multi-faceted and she will attract those who are on their big chop journey and those who are well into their natural journey can watch her old videos! GO TAREN! =)
you could be tisha campell twin
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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THE BOW!!!! Does anyone know how she tied it??? I'm 6 months post "big chop" and my hair could use some PIZZAZZ!! Lol :)
xxNATURALbarbiexx 2 months ago
damn you truck!
lu3t 2 months ago
You're beautiful. Enjoy your journey.
natrlchallenge 3 months ago
THE CUTS FLY-
pausemental 3 months ago
I love that big ass bow!
jazlytrice 3 months ago
when i read big chop, i thought 'wasn't she already natural?' but i guess you just wanted a new look! it's cute. whomever is mad....are you serious? it's hair! now...i'm just waiting on tommy, martin, pam and cole to walk in the door right now!
ktf111111 4 months ago
Those that don't like it are haaaaaaaters Taren!!!!! YOU are gorgeous!!!!!!!! inside and out!
jhurbon12 4 months ago
gosh if you dont look like Tisha Campbell in this vid. Love the hair
tfuller87 4 months ago
hi taren my name is karen and im a virgo too. and my bday is 916 its crazy how similar our personalities are...i recently did the big chop i like you was just ready..and people made the same exact comments to me..lol my comment like yours was its just hair and i love it.... i use the eco jel as well. i style wet as well but when dries its not has soft as if like..any suggestions.
59krn 4 months ago
I love the new do! So cute...
afropuffalg 4 months ago
i love how you freely share your hair experiences with us! Awesome. Thank you:)
leeyung1 4 months ago
I like the off shoulder look...how do you achieve this look? Do you buy shirt/blouses that are a bigger size and pull if off the shoulder is the blouse made that way? If so where do you purchase?
lavilada 5 months ago
Love ur hair!!
mennia21 5 months ago
withcho gina looking self hahaha its cute
amaka38 5 months ago
Taren! You go girl!!!! Hair is just an accessory and you are rocking it!!!! You hair should not define you. I love you for this! I hope people are actually taking into consideration what your cut really says about who you really are. There were some haters that assumed because you had long gorgeous hair thats what made you. Hell, You are gorgeous with or without it!
ejosephgraham 5 months ago
Hello Tarren, How r’ u ?
I’m French, but I’m a FAN of u’r video.
I fell in love with u’r bow tie. Or then I to buy it ? There’s a site or I can find it ?
( Excuse my BAD english .. ) Xoxo
GraceeAymonee 6 months ago
your so pretty!!!! You put me in the mind of a young Tisha Campbell!!!!!
NaturallyAllMe 6 months ago
thank thank thank, omg i just had the cut two days ago, and i was lost!!!!!! thank you so much for this video <3...you look amazing with the cut
sylvialee625811 6 months ago
taren even if you were bald you would still be beautiful as always ....lol
i like this new look:)
butterflyflying100 6 months ago
Did anyone ever tell you you look like Gina from "Martin"?
Afftene22 6 months ago
@Afftene22 Lol it's in the top comment, Gina's real name is Tisha Campbell.
squirrelsinmykoolaid 6 months ago
The lip color from our view is the same as in the stick. So are all of your lip colors from lipstick? I thought they may have simply been tinted lip gloss. I don't wear lipstick (nor any makeup...just chapstick and lip gloss--my choice, lol). Btw, I'm 1 of the females who are afraid to do the big chop. My hair isn't really damaged (i don't do much styling with it 4 it 2 b like that). It's simply my ends that I need to regularly keep intact because i have split ends and I don't want them 2 rise.
RieMixX3 6 months ago
@taren916 I ABSOLUTELY LOOVVE your cut. I'm new to this going natural transition and I really wanna do it, I'm not ready for the big chop. I also don't knoww if I will ever be. Your video is inspiring and If you can do it so can I!!! I'll be uploading videos of my Natural Journey soon, Please subscribe I would love your feed back and tips :)) Thannks For Sharing!
JessCosey19 7 months ago
i luv the hair and the bow <3
myeshansu2014 7 months ago
I love it Taren....i wish i could get some advice on my hair... :-)....I'm a virgo too... when is your b-day?
Mzpinkroyalty 7 months ago
I'm glad you are happy with it!
sediitty 7 months ago
where did you get your headband from I love it
shaeOres 7 months ago
You look great! I love it!
PRPearl23 7 months ago
i love this hair do on you, something new is always good!
MsRachelAdina 7 months ago
I love your short hair!!! Dont get me wrong your long hair was beautiful, but I love the look. I am new subbie and have a new page but just wanted to let you know I love your page.
Godsfavor68 7 months ago
exact same hair type as you i use softy gell after i wash and viola preetty curls my hair is at shoulders tho mom wont let me big chop sad face
iizdashit 8 months ago
She look like lola monroe too.. especially with the purple lip stick. xD
UptownGucci 8 months ago
i love it ur hair is just like me same length texture and everything :)
whatdacurl94 8 months ago
Okay I'm new and am happy that I have finally found someone who has curls most similar to mine as far as pattern and thickness (before the chop). I have been considering chopping only bc my hair is so hard to manage - but now that I've found your vids... I'm going to try some of your techniques before I make such a drastic decision. I've delt with a short pixie when I big chopped about two years ago, and it was super easy :) Thanks for the vids!
CatVonMar 8 months ago
Taren! You need to stop doing this to me, I see your gorgeous long hair, and I want it. Now I see your gorgeous cute short cut and I want that too. AAaaaggghhhhh!
But really, this is gorgeous and now I have a hair dilemma. To cut or not to cut?! I CAN'T DECIDE NOW! :(
KnottyKinky 8 months ago
Don't listen to the haters your hair looks beautiful.
shordaiienviouz1 8 months ago
Omgosh! You're freaking gorgeous (no homo)! I love the hair & the lipstick/gloss!
FruityMelody 8 months ago
lol at the truck passing through and the irritated look on your face!!!!! and ur beautiful with or w/o ur hair <3
HoneyBunny951 8 months ago
what kind of lipstick is that?
demaraiss 8 months ago
Wow! The shorter hair looks good on you.
vze1ru3y 8 months ago
Love it!!
CurlyTopGirra7 9 months ago
LoL!! You do look like Tisha Campbell! And a little Mya.. Plus my friend Melisa. :)
You're BEAUTIFUL!
Jen
BlackAngelPlayah 9 months ago
Ok, YES!! I totally see the Tisha Campbell in YOU Miss Missy, however I like your look a lot better. Now to the hair, I was wondering if you twist your hair at all when it's that length or do you JUST gel it. I asked, because I think your curls may be looser than mine.(My hair coils like a spring) On camera though, it looks like my hair would IF I twisted it and let it out like yours. I wanted to know just in case one day, I could be as bold and free as you to try something new.
jinwa2000 9 months ago
virgoo in the house!!!!!!!
tikia0993 9 months ago
girl i love the short look on you its Hot!,
highfasionlover 9 months ago
wats the hair cut called?
ashleymariahcormier 9 months ago
you hair is BEAUTIFUL! keep rocking your hair = )
blacklilie08 9 months ago
Love the lipstick
LaDominicana2011 9 months ago
I love your hair!!! You look really nice with any kind of hair!
chizzetel 9 months ago
Gurl, I love your hair!...
johnjoyclyn 9 months ago
go virgo
megachocolatedelight 9 months ago
u look like Tisha Campbell
bluebyrd2006 9 months ago
I'm a Virgo as well. I also wanted to rock a short cut, but I'm afraid to do it. I have curly hair and I wanted shorter, almost spiky hair with pizazz and bold (red, purple, blue) color pieces. Longer in the front shorter in the back. But I'd have to straighten it or get a relaxer again. And I don't want that kind of damage with the bleaching and the bold colors. But congratulations on the cut!!! When Kelis cut off her hair, I was like omg.. but then I was like, that's a hot cut!!
DynamicUnoTea 9 months ago
omg.i grew my hair out for jst over a year and i got heat damage like you....you are a motivation to me ihave to cut off my damge and this is what im going for:)
alyssa1480 9 months ago
See? Now you're making me want to chop mine off, lol. And mine just grew back from a relaxer disaster in December 2009.
fitnessdvdqueen 9 months ago
cute
SamuraiCrystal 9 months ago
Looks great. Brings out your eyes.
Missdivanumber1 9 months ago
OMG!!!! Im just now seeing this and you look BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!! <3 <3 i almost cried when i saw your hair on k is for kinky blog. u look DOPE!!! lol :D
dudealision 9 months ago
You are such an inspiration to me..i know exactly how you feel when you tlked about your hair having to be perfect. Do you girl!! Love the short hair do
dsrdqueen 9 months ago
this luk is BANGIN on u! u luk so so so so cute! i know u have it shorter now, but i just wanted 2 tell u i luv the big chop uve done overall ~ K
keishaj777 9 months ago
lip stick color??? it's sooooo cute on you!
mypasswordismybday 9 months ago
Love it, you look so Great, So original! and I like the lip color as it's shown actually. and Sorry I have to join everyone else when I say you do look more like Tisha Campbell with short hair..SO CUTE!
godsflame2 9 months ago
Oh my goodness I LOVE it! It looks so chic! You're right, it will grow back. I think we get stuck thinking in the future, you just go on living and you see how you feel as it grows and go from there. I haven't been enjoying wearing my hair out much, I did a year ago but today, I'm just in a different place where I like my entire appearance to be seen rather than just long natural hair. Love the bow too! :) (sidenote, I so thought I was subbed to you lol)
curlychronicles 9 months ago
Totally agree! I'm a Virgo too and I kind of am the same with my natural hair..."must be perfect!" lol. I understand that mindset.
PepperPoppers 10 months ago
what is the name of the fabric you have in your head?
ericasweetiepie1621 10 months ago
what kind of fabric is that in your head?
ericasweetiepie1621 10 months ago
thank you for the eco styler recommendation. I just did the big chop and love it!!! I've been looking for more affordable styling product for when my Devachan "Set it Free" holding spray run out, Definitely going to give that a try.
realitycheck51 10 months ago
You are beautiful (and you do look like Tisha Campbell)! I joined youtube JUST FOR YOUR VIDEOS!!! I need help...I've been natural for a year and I chopped the rest of my perm off about 4 months ago (when my hair in the back is stretched, it almost touches my shoulder - I think I'm a 4a/4b ), now I don't know how to handle it. I've been wearing quickweaves for some months now and I know it's damaging the progress my hair has been making. What are some quick easy styling/maintence tips?
dezisweets324 10 months ago
Hey Ms. Taren916 Can you check out my new video?(on my Channel) You have inspired me to make a homemade bow as well.
I love your confidence and your new look:)
Cheers
MyYuniko 10 months ago
I love your lip stick color. So pretty...
dimpBabi 10 months ago
... Cute cute cute!!!! go Ms. Taren!!
Empress00 10 months ago
Now u really look like Tisha Cambell with your haircut on one of your pics you posted on fb I thought you were her lol I look great short or long hair
yrkt27 10 months ago
This is EXACTLY why people should watch your vids, no matter what their curl pattern. Bravo for the bold move - the cut is beautiful.
hotbluflame 10 months ago 22
Love your hair. You can truly rock ANY length. When my hair was relaxed & wouldn't grow past my shoulders, I was so frustrated that I couldn't grow long strong hair. Now that it's natural and won't stop growing, I no longer care about the length. I just wanted something that I couldn't have. Hair really is just an accessory and once you learn how to work it, it's a joy to behold.
Your videos continue to inspire me to try new things & love what I see in the mirror. Thank you for all you do!
PecsInDaCity 10 months ago
You look BEAUTIFUL! <3 *
MoBrownSuga 10 months ago
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Girl you rock'n that short hair I'm luv'n it too.... No matter how you wear it short or long it's hot!!!
LuvitHeart 10 months ago
Girl you rock'n that short hair.... No matter how you wear it short or long it's hot!!!
LuvitHeart 10 months ago
I actually like both short and long hair on you...it shows your versatility an how much of a chameleon natural hair can be. This shows off your beautiful facial features more. I'm very excited to see where this takes you...and the courage to do this all publicly, I truly commend you. But most importantly....where did you get that hair accessory?!??
TheJazzstanton 10 months ago
Your lips look dope on camera !!
AReinBO 10 months ago
Your hair looks so soooft. :-)
M0N3t7 10 months ago
If you think Eco Styler w/ Olive Oil is the BOMB, try the new Eco Styler w/ Morrocan Aragon Oil. I used it several weeks ago for a Wash N Go (on type 3b, 3c & 4a hair), and the curl definition is out of sight and it left my hair sooo moisturized. I've never had this happen with a gel before. I like the Eco Aragon Oil alot better than the Olive Oil. Try it. AND Your Short DO ROCKS!!!
MsMonalisa56 10 months ago
@MsMonalisa56 ...this actually dried my hair out more!!! I'll stick with the flax seed gel but i have one of the HUGE containers of it...so if you want me to send it to you...let me know!!!
TheJazzstanton 10 months ago
i was coming by ur channel to see if u reached ur hair length goal cuz its been a minute since i've seen one of ur vids... and then BAM!! i thought i had the wrong channel for a minute or was looking at an older video lol.
but it rocks :D its so Diva!!! Aooww i think i like it better than the long hair, its just so fresh!! im excited for u :)
DiemondPrincess89 10 months ago
love the lipstick? did you mixxxx it?
ipreferlove85 10 months ago
I'm truly living the short doo!! Go gurl!!!
bbisweet2 10 months ago
Love the bow, she does look like Tisha Cambell with the short hair I agree.
I am glad you did it because it shows that you look attractive with or without hair!
prayerandlove 10 months ago
Your hair looks great! It's a very flattering cut. But I'm curious, was your hair before texlaxed? It looked natural. Was the big chop to get rid of the relaxed ends?
apothecary21c 10 months ago
I LITERALLY *GASPED* when I saw your hair. LOL! But you look absolutely lovely! And you've grown so much. I love growth. <3 Keep doing it! Love you!
FullComplexity 10 months ago
Its soooooooooo cute ! i love it nd ma hair is da same length i did ma Bc 2 months ago so thanks 4 da tips
kaykayhype6 10 months ago
I love your hair cut, and your bow
MsLittleRedd24 10 months ago
Love ur hair I recently cut mine as well... Was going natural but just got tired if the maintenance and decided to cut it shorter and get a relaxer! Subbing to ur channel
sharmainejj 10 months ago
its very cute
StCyr87 10 months ago
I loooooooove it ! :) Change is always lovely....btw what eye liners did you use on your eyes in this video?
MsKekeD 10 months ago
super cute hair cut!!
MonroviaLIB 10 months ago
Hi Taren, do you know of any products I can use for my hair?
I have med. length natural hair and its like your texture in the back and like straight and wavy in the front, I really wanna stay natural but this diff. textures are getting to me...Is there any way you can help?...Thank you in advance :)
naturalsista88 10 months ago
also, i dont like how the lipstick looks on camera [or maybe its how it looks with ur skintone on camera] but if it looks as good as letoya luckett in "regret" then i love it
:D
ksmiles203 10 months ago
Okay ignore my other comment on the ATL video. I have my answer over here. Your cut is super cute! Luv it!
NaturalBeautyPA 10 months ago
i like it better after the bc, very cute
ksmiles203 10 months ago
I love ECO Styler.
LadyCaramel33 10 months ago
cute! ...you kinda look like tisha campbell with the shorter do....
oon24 10 months ago 83
@oon24 i swear she do lol pretty tho
DaPlugg1 9 months ago
@oon24 YES!! I was just about to post the very same comment...she looks like she could be her sister...both beautiful women! Love the haircut, love the vid!
niecy1026 8 months ago
I think it's awesome that you did a short style!
I've been cutting my hair short for awhile now and I'm barely growing it out, but while I have my hair short I'm constantly trying to find cute styles/ways to do my hair and I'm just wondering if you'll be posting any videos on cute short hair dos?
ModernRomance90 10 months ago
I LOVED your longer hair, but if its possible, you look even MORE fly with the shorter!!! <3 <3 <3
sherwinfan2007 10 months ago
LUV IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
janeline79 10 months ago
great video Taren, you can rock any look, work it =)
shylilith18 10 months ago
Oh MY! I Luv It but @ the sametime I am so SHOCK that I am lost for words; though I do admire U for doing what you want when you want. I am so PETRIFIED of Corporate America that it holds me up from taking personal decisions and ACTIONS like this one..
Wildrizos 10 months ago
Super Cute!!!!!! Luv it!
divafab83 10 months ago
That's hot
bluebutters33 10 months ago
I find that I use less product and get amazing results if I ploop a handful of eco styler or Kinky Curly on in the shower. I pull it through my curls, run a quick stream of cold water over my head . the water evenly disperses the product and removes extra. then I shake like crazy...walla perfect curls.
your hair is beautiful! LOVE IT!
tauristar12 10 months ago
you look beautiful
prettybrowneyescutie 10 months ago
Virgo to Virgo...I undestand!
missebbyj 10 months ago
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i love it! i hve a similar curl to my hair an i jus recently shaved the side an back but i dnt hve many styles but i love love love ur hair keep it going hunn i will be checkin back with yuh cuz im sure yuh will give me ideas!!
tofresh4yoass 10 months ago
i love it! i hve a similar curl to my hair an i jus cecently shaved the side an back but i dnt hve many styles but i love love love ur hair keep it going hunn i will be checkin back with yuh cuz im sure yuh will give me ideas!!
tofresh4yoass 10 months ago
LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!
L1ne83 10 months ago
Lol the truck xD
yanaCudiCad3t 10 months ago
hi taren!
i am like you, i have had long hair all my life. but right now i have bleached/damaged/heat damaged parts on my hair, and when i wear my hair in it's curly state, those peices will not curl. they look like they are relaxed but they are not. so i am thinking of doing a big chop as well just to start fresh, but i am afraid of doing that because 1.) i heard that sometimes when you cut your hair it may not ever grow back to a long length. 2.) i am afraid of how i would look.
MissKurlyQ 10 months ago
I think ur new do is adorable! I am also a huge fan of the Eco! I use Both the argon and the olive oil ones. Have you considered making a custard by adding some oils to ur Eco? I add olive, and safflower oil to mine and mix til it's creamy. It leaves my hair super shiny! Anyways love the look and I look forward to your regimen vid :-)
Pennygirl27 10 months ago
yes virgos are perfectionist... we are really hard on ourselfs .... shout out to my virgos!!!!
diamondkpell88 10 months ago
You resemble Tisha Campbell -- very cute!
Boyhead1973 10 months ago
You have a face that can rock ANY hairstyle. You look great!
kayohko 10 months ago
Love the hair Queen. Don't like that bow though! lol! Looking forward to meeting you at hair show in NYC.
You look FAB as usual. Short hair is just as beautiful as long! Work it!
tmasala 10 months ago
glad you did this video! Length is overrated! LOL I have been natural for two years and I keep mine short
deidre76 10 months ago
ahahah!!! your face at 4:25 ... I hate them loud trucks too girl :(
curlicakes 10 months ago
Go you!
thecurlstation 10 months ago
cute ! I don't think ppl don't like your cut . they are just use to you having long hair . But It is cute anyways !!!
BABYSOCKS86 10 months ago
can't wait for the routine video!!!
efan4evr 10 months ago
I had such hair envy before, and LOVE your cut and the courage it took to do it.. you can do know wrong in my "hair" book.. thanks for taking the time to share each step of your journey
wluvdimples4two 10 months ago
Love the hair, the bow, and your energy! I use the OO EcoStyler gel too, and it defines my short hair well. I was cracking up when you paused for the truck. I live in BK, and NY is def too loud.
Missnpowell 10 months ago
Im a VIRGO TOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! whoooooooooooooooooooo!!!! oh yeaaa lol and I love your hair either way
Legacybabe824 10 months ago
I have long hair and loooooove the eco styler gel I consider it my HG PRODUCT!
pammyglo1 10 months ago
i LOVE this new cut! im shocked! lol I related to you before but i can DEF relate more to you now because this is the current status length and texture of my my hair right now (mines is a tad bit longer in the back though lol), i did my first BC about a month ago.. im looking forward to your new regimens and cool techniques so keep em comin! :)
sugababez06 10 months ago
Yes, I like your longer. But It is hair and it will grow back. And as you said...you like it so that's all that matters. Rock on Taren!
bayouladyred 10 months ago
Women can be way too attached to their hair, so I have a lot of respect for someone who's willing to cut off so much. In my opinion, it looks just as good as it did longer. I had a cut by April at Devachan recently and had initially wanted her to go shorter, but changed my mind at the last minute. Taren, you're my new inspiration! I think your hair looks really cute!
Teeka121 10 months ago
Taren, it's so cute on you! Love it!
PearlfectJourney 10 months ago
@rockiejohnnykrismaar Ever heard of Kinsey? He's even worse *ha* They made a movie about him, but I read about that dude before that movie even came out *chills/jump/ewww* I give him credit for his contribution to Biology/Human-Sexuality & as being "The Father of Sex Education" but DAMN! Dude and his colleagues were a bunch of pervs.
mohaghanyfarrjones 10 months ago
@mohaghanyfarrjones Never heard of him but of course now I'm going to google him. Do you remember the name of the movie?
rockiejohnnykrismaar 10 months ago
@mahagony and it all ways grows BACK! *haha* My hair has always been long but lawd I can't remember how many times I've had to cut some inches off per month due to one of my E'ff ups, or some stupid beautician didn't know the difference between "trim the ends" and LOP IT THE HECK OFF *ha* but it always grew back within months. Thank God I'm natural now, my hair couldn't be happier! Relaxers are garbage, I'm never going back.
mohaghanyfarrjones 10 months ago
I love the hair style. It looks so nice on you
chelleum 10 months ago
i think u look like gina from martin now
MistakeniLLusi0n 10 months ago
I love it girl!!!! U are gorgeous!
slimnapps 10 months ago
I find it funny that a lot of naturals assume everybody wants long hair. I had long hair when I was relaxed. And I find that many naturals who already experienced long hair isn't concerned with attaining it.
LuBellaCoils 10 months ago
@LuBellaCoils This is so true....I had SHort hair and i used to loooove it...when I went natural i just was never gonna relax again, for health..lenght came with it.,..But i loved the short do and would love a this cut.....a lot of naturals ( well some) can't wait to get long hair to straighten it...so it's all preference i guess...
Naiym1 10 months ago
I'm a Virgo too, loving the hair!!! :)
towanzaify 10 months ago
love the big bow your rockin soooooo cute too
you resemble lucy of i love lucy with the bow super retro super cute
naturallyhelen 10 months ago
Hi Taren, so quick question, after reading your story on your blog I realized that there was never a mention of big chopping prior to ending the relaxing process... Just kinda "gave up" as you stated, which is awesome :0). So with that said, did you just transition without knowing and then become fully natural after just gradually getting your ends clipped and stuff, or were you "texlaxing/texturizing" your new growth to keep it uniformed? BTW, I LOVE the cut and you are gorgeous.
BKQUAV 10 months ago
love the big bow your rockin soooooo cute too
naturallyhelen 10 months ago
it very cute...the cut
Watkinsspeed 10 months ago
love your hair
k9134 10 months ago
oh my. I didn't wait till the end to ask...hahaha my bad
Dreigns 10 months ago
is that Mac on the lips Taren?
Dreigns 10 months ago
you do what feels right. i guess people are negative because they struggle to grow their hair like your's and feel after all the hard work why chop it. but its where your head's at, its what look ure after, it'll grow again. hell its hair. well done keep up the good work
brownin4218 10 months ago
Don't explain yourself. Do you!
NouveauretroVintage 10 months ago
Golly, u sure do look a lot alike Tisha Cambell in this video! She is so beautiful to me. I'm kinda happy that u recently cut ur hair b/c I just BC'd due to stress and as the days go by, I'm starting to like my "mostly" natural hair. (Still have some relaxed ends hiding around). I like a loose fro at the moment but I want to learn how to change it up a bit and hopefully the vids u post up w/ ur knew shorter hair will help me out. And that bow is such a blast from the past! LOL.
SoftNSweetG 10 months ago
@SoftNSweetG She def looked like Tisha Campbell especially when she was waiting for the truck to pass. Taren you look FAB!
LadiJ418 10 months ago
i LOVE it too!! im also on a journey to a fresh cut (shhhhhh...lol) like u ive had my hair long and natural for a minute and its time for a change, its not like it wont grow back right?!? do u boo! bc u do it well!!
cynthiarf 10 months ago
OMG!!!!!! Your hair is BOSS!!!!!!! You look FABLICIOUS honey! I want to cut mine in that same shape!!! I'm knocking at 35 and I want a change. Yes, I am learning as a fellow Virgo to calm down with the perfection. t's tough, but...lol That bow is giving me life!!...lol
BrownFaceTV 10 months ago
Do U Boo. Short hair is the bizness!
tubemetrini 10 months ago
love the new hair!
diaweezy09 10 months ago
your the best !!!!!!!!
ssmalls12 10 months ago
love the new look!! I have a few questions as I am REALLY REALLY REALLY considering the big chop myself :-) Im been slowly getting shorter and shorter and now I think I'm ready, my questions are: Did using the diffuser help give you the heat damage? Also, do you use any safflower oil still with the short hair for extra shine/healthy scalp? And lastly, do you use less products in your hair now that its short? Thanks for all your videos, they are helping me tremendously through this PROCESS :-)
JourniBeyond 10 months ago
lol you were all pleasant until the truck came, and when it passed it was back to nice again lol
AlannaLoren 10 months ago
girl you look so adorable! and your hair is inspirational! i've been transitioning for 15 months now and I want to cut but i've never had short hair since i've been going natural... you've showed me that i shouldn't be afraid of short natural hair!
CannyCans5 10 months ago
It's so much curlier!!! :)
nerd637 10 months ago
Lovely hair :) GREAT MOVE btw, sometimes the big chop is more therapeutic then anything else.... also its HAIR people IT WILL GROW BACK!!!
twodice416 10 months ago
I think your hair cut really matches your personality ~ you look beautiful!
bosslady1971 10 months ago
gurl ur new cut is gorgeous!
13sweetsz 10 months ago
Love the bow! So much fun :D
akasharaine 10 months ago
I love watching your videos and love the new hair but, I wonder what camera you use??? I want to be able to put videos up of me playing my instruments sporting the new natural hair you taught me to do!!! Please I am begging you what camera do you use? The sound is awesome...
ReginaMcNeish 10 months ago
I think the hair cut is so beautiful! I also think that Taren is a business woman and a sales woman. When you're selling something you have to come up with innovative ideas to get people's attention. I think she is so smart on several different levels for cutting her hair. Now her channel is multi-faceted and she will attract those who are on their big chop journey and those who are well into their natural journey can watch her old videos! GO TAREN! =)
DEANAMIERRA 10 months ago
I LOVE IT TAREN! Virgos rule =)
NaturalQuelly 10 months ago 12
@NaturalQuelly Yes we do! We are totally misunderstood, but it's okay cuz we still ROCK!
BrownFaceTV 10 months ago