. . .and look at you now!!! (Nothing like having someone call you and say, "Umm, I found one of your braids on the seat of the car" or "Excuse me ma'am, you dropped something."
I love this video! I've been a subscriber of your channel for a while now, but I just saw this video for the first time today. I know exactly how you felt. I was almost embarrassed of being natural. Then one day I decided I'm taking out my weave and letting my natural hair show! lol. You're a big help to naturals. Thank you for putting so much time and effort into your videos and being an inspiration.
Thank you for sharing. I am at my 6 month of transitioning trying to make it to May and then BC. I thank all natural hair and transitioning youtubers. I would not have a clue of what to do if not for you. I am still very nervous about this tremendous change and trying to imagine what it will look like, but I am also very excited and looking forward to it.
@Bcanty0319 she cant because she doesnt own the song (its india arie I am not my hair) and youtube is the one preventing it from being available on mobile not her. You should just try watching it on a computer or going to the non mobile youtube site (unless you have an iphone that probably wont work)
LOL @ the braid falling out. I realized that my hair rejects braids too. They get soo loose after having them in for such a short time lol so I stopped puttin em in
Your curls were adorable! Awwww! Thanks for paying it forward! I just BC'd after almost 2 years of transitioning--without a plan, so I'm just learning as I go!
Thanks for the inspiring video. I am at the very beginning of the transition period. I hope I can make it. I'm going to start by stretching my relaxers and see how it goes. I will wear the braid out styles and less heat. Baby steps for me. I won't do the big chop though, too traumatic, just gradually let the relaxed ends grow on out and trim as needed but no big chop. Your natural hair is beautiful and your videos are well done.
@TAylorSwift Ive had also had thinning hair and early stages of male hair loss almost 5years and have tried different products. Then I came across the net at the site HairLoss101. net (remove the space).. After 3months of use I only have hair fall..
I ran out of character space lol...anyway, to continue my thought, my hair has always been uneven and on the fine side, and tends to break badly in the back. Even now in its relaxed state, with using very minimal heat (air dry only, hardly flat-iron) plus washing and deep conditioning weekly, it still sheds badly and breaks in certain spots, and seems so thin! It's very frustrating. :(
I really would love to go natural...I've been thinking about it for about two years now, but I'm so afraid! I'm 34 years old, and have been wearing relaxed hair since I was a teenager. I have REALLY NAPPY hair...no, seriously, I do...and I'm afraid if I go natural I won't be able to get a comb through it or it won't look as pretty as a lot of black women's natural hair. But I see all of these beautiful, creative styles and the gorgeous thick hair and wonder if I can do it!
You BC'd in 2009 and your hair is sooooo long now! Its beautiful! just sub'd to your blog for inspiration, i'm only 3 months into my journey but i love it already :)
im starting to think more and more about it because now im in college and it would be easier to not have to get it relaxed but do you have to cut most of your hair off?
I like your honesty when you mentioned that you were a bit apprehensive when you first got it cut. The humor of the braid falling out kept it really down-to-earth :-D Thanks for sharing the beginning of your journey with us.
(btw, you hair has always been beautifully cared for, even when it was relaxed) Glad I'm not the only one who loves taking care of my hair.
That braid falling out on the mat was hilarious!!!! girl, your hair was beautiful even short!!! Its very healthy, my nape (kitchen) is actually like yours and the front is more nappy idk why maybe from all that lye to lay down my edges. when I was relaxed, ppl thought I had weave and it wasn't nearly as healthy as urs but it broke off from flat irons, hot curlers, SUPER perms etc. I am so proud of u for being u and your hair is fab!!! Can't wait for mine to grow out more def think I'm on track
Beautiful hair journey... I'm close to being 8 months natural. :) I got my first bc twa Januray 21, 2011 and transitioning last year November to January only 3 months. I truly love being natural even thought I admit wearing my hair relaxed since I was 15 yrs old. Lol. I like yor hair videos. Wow its amazing how beautiful your hair is now very long and pretty... Just curious how many years did it take to grow your hair very long and healthy. God bless and take care. ^_^
Wowzers.. You have really inspired me with this video :) i just got all of my relaxed hair cut off and its like an inch now.. WHEN i stretch it out! lol.. And i really want my new, fresh hair to grow strong and beautiful.. like yours :D
Great video, great hair before and after....i could not stop laughing (been there done that with the braid falling out). Just discovered your "old" videos....so now I can start from the beginning....
i love how when the pics of your natural hair hair began to show, "I am not my hair begins to play." That song kept my spirits up, the first few months of my BC.
you habe inspired me soo much!! even though i have never had a relaxer i always wore it straigt but now u have inspired me to wear it natural with no heat...it does make me feel free :D much love <3
I am happy I found a person with the same type of hair as myself. BC Dec 2010 and I love it. I got curls!!! I mean Coils!!! LOL... I am embracing them, and looking forward to my big curlly fro! Thanks for the vids and tip, I will be using them for sure.
I'm not trying to insult women with relaxers and if i do offend i apologize but man..time and time again I see how average black women look with relaxed hair (even when it's long and healthy or even in a curly state) as opposed to when they have natural hair. It just accentuates our beauty or let me say our hair falls in line with our beauty. It's just cool!
this is so damn weird but i teared up listening to the music plus thinking about my hair. i'm still wearing braid extensions and not wearing my curly hair. i think i need to stop.
I respect you so much!! I felt the same way about my hair but eventually it started thinning and breaking off. so I started to try to curls and i liked it better. But i got tired of relaxers. I haven't did the big chop yet but i cater to my natural hair. its been almost 6 months now and I can care less about my straight hair! This video gave me a little more courage to keep going and to care less at what other people think!
I just became a subscriber a couple of months ago but just now saw this video. It was beautiful. And that incident with your braid slipping off....omg. It has happened to me when I was at home but I always knew it could happen in a public place. That was also really touching when you showed pics of Youtube naturals who inspired you :) This was such a nice video. I had to add it to my favorites :)
You look gorgeous, and your hair is beautiful :) I am 18 years old and since I was 12 I've had a relaxer-which eventually led to the destruction of my hair. I finally decided in march of this year that I wanted to go natural,as I was fed up of my damaged and breaking hair. So far I have been transitioning for 7months. I am excited but very nervous to BC. Its sounds sad,but its true. Any words of encouragement would be very much appreciated my natural sistas!! I want to BC in 2months,but nervous
Is that what was happening? Hair is to curly and rejecting the braids. Your hair is similar to mine, almost looks to be exact. I was wondering why I was able to pull a braid or two out after they had only been in for about a week or two. That is 60 bucks and 4 hours of sitting. Any tips? I am natural now but the difference is that I am doing this in South Korea. Do any of the people you use ship overseas?
is luvin the organic root stimulator olive oil replenishing conditioner as a leave in. I also noticed you cover hair @ nite after moisturizing with satin black mushroom cap which I also have an identical one, color & all. I was especially touched by your tribute to the o.g. natural women of utube who inspired u, now u r inspiring countless others like me & in time when I have enuff of a progression- I hope to do the same! :) The legacy of inspiration lives on, much luv and Thank you Naptural85.
it may have been the cause of a horrible breakout (acne) that i all of a sudden have after testing all these different products- I've never had acne b4- this is crazy- anyway so i went and grabbed both products and tried a section with the organic & loved it, all of a sudden my hair feelsmoist, the kind of moist where the hair strands actually retain it instead of it feeling hard n brittle in a couple of hours.. I will wait till my hair has length & try the vatika cocnut 2comb out. 4 now my twa
I was feeling really frustrated @ how dry its been feeling. Then tonight I was looking at natural hair journies via utube when one girl said she used organic root stimulator olive oil leave in conditioner, i realized i have this product in my products graveyard in a special cabinet in my kitchen, then u said u use coconut oil on your ends& miss jessies when i realized i also have vatika cocnut oil in that graveyard, at the recommendation of another youtube user but i stopped using bcuz i thought
Wow, I just have to say this made me laugh soooooooooooooooo hard especially when u talked about braids falling out in jiu jitsu calss, at the mall.... Only becuz ive been thru just about everything a black woman can go thru with her hair & can relate....It also made me feel so good & filled up with rejoicing more than i have felt in al ong time bcuz i feel like there is hope. I shaved it completely off 1 mo./4 days ago. After trying soooo many products that just left my hair feeling hard & dry
this vid of yours has made me truly happy--i just did the big chop 1 week ago and im sooo thankful to God that i did!!!!!and with you and the other ladies here in youtube i feel like i can do it!!!!! thank you!!!!!
I just did my BC like 1 week or 2 weeks ago so I was wondering how often am i suppose to wash my hair and what products maintain moisture i believe i'm mainly 4a
Ok, how come I just "teared up" watching your video! Beautiful!! I guess it was a combination of watching yours and other natural hair videos, India.Arie, and just the fact of seeing my sisters embracing and loving our unique selves!!! I am soooo happy I made the decision to go natural and even more grateful for such a strong and solid support group here on You Tube.. Viva La Natural Hair!!!! (lol) Thanks!!
It is so encouraging to watch your videos and others youtubers in their big cuts. I haven't had a relaxer for only 4 months and its hard!! lol. I'm going to keep l letting my curls flow. :) Thank you
i love the way you put your vid together...had me smiling all the way have been "natural" since 2002 but with braids and have only been without them from Feb 10 and my hair has grown more without the braids... :)
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I am so inspired. You have just given me the push that i needed to really reach out and be me. I just cut it all off and truly, I am mortified. But with the encouragement from you and India, I NOW REALLY REALIZE THAT "I AM NOT- REPEAT--- AM NOT my hair... :( How profound.... Thank you. And please, keep posting! Huggs, ~Lashes....
love your hair journey!!! Quick ?, the style with the tiny braids with the loose looking curly ends, who's video did you see for this tutorial or do you have a tutorial coming up on how to do it??
OMG, I loved watching this video and I am soooooooo glad I found your channel! I thought it was very nice of you to share and thank the ladies who inspired you as well. BEAUTIFUL you are, and I love your natural too!
You look so much more beautiful with natural hair. I've been watching your videos for a long time, and I found this on google. I didn't know it was you in the beginning of the video. Then when you showed the BC, I was like Oh it's her! You make me want to keep going on my natural hair journey. I love your videos, they are so helpful! You are a beautiful person! thank you.
@tinashootsup HEY! Aww, thank you so much! That's really sweet! haha, I looked so different with the relaxed hair, almost like wearing a wig! LOL! it's so funny to look back <3 <3
@luvs2cover Aww, thanks for the compliment! But trust me, it's the grass is always greener syndrome, because my thick hair causes me extra styling hours that I'd rather not have! <3
@sboonefelton Aww, thank you so much, I appreciate the kind comment! It's so weird to see my hair straight now, I am so used to my natural hair, lol, I love that feeling! <3
Ur hair is gorgeous before and after your bc! PS-mI recognized a couple of the utubers that inspired you, but do u think you can add annotations and put their names in? I would like to look up the coulple that I didn't know, or just reply back, thanks!
So use to the long hair you know! But however you give me hope and I just wanted to say thank you. "So THANK YOU Naptural85" for your inspiration and helping me along today. :)
Hey there Naptural85! I just wanted to say thanks to you today. Because I was really having one of those days today where I wish I didn't cut all my hair off. Yes It was pass my shoulder like yours. Like you as well, when you stated in the video that you wasn't ready for everyone to see your hair just yet, well that definitely is me now....lol.
@karmelpocohontas Lol, Hey girl! Sorry it took so long to respond, it's hard to keep up now with all the videos, but I know that day is long gone now, but I am happy to have helped you along! I hope you are still natural, because I know it's hard when you are so used to your long hair..you take pride in it and when it's gone, it's tough to get used to, but hang in there, before you know it, it will be past your shoulders again, healthy, full, and beautiful! <3
Yaay! I'm so happy I could help you on your journey girl! Trust me, I was nervous too, but people are only scared of what they don't know/understand right!? You are going to be soooo excited when you see your growth and natural texture! Congratulations! It's going to be great!! <3
hey mariah1victoria! You don't have to cut your hair short, A lot of people transition with their relaxed hair and only cut it when it gets to a certain length. You can also put braids/extensions in your hair, so no worries! There are many ways to transition! <3
Just stumbled upon your channel. Wonderful journey, glad you were able to find the freedom, versatility and beauty of your natural hair. You rock it well. Got yourself a new subbie!
Dude! You have to start putting the name of the songs in the videos! I love the songs you put. They're tres belles!!! I love them. And I love this video! It's so lovely-- and the barbie part made me laugh!
Hey coconutandmilk, Don't be scared girl! It's like jumping into a pool, at first you have anxiety about it, but once you're in and get over the initial shock, you can't seem to understand why you were so scared in the first place :)
Thanks so much for a great video. I did the BC in October 2006...I didnt discover the natural hair journey divas on you tube until mid 2008. I was really frustrated going from always having long relaxed hair, to short kinky hair...but, that was THEN! I am so in love with my natural hair. I got a lot of negative comments when I cut all of my hair but..since then 5 of my cousins have gone natural!! Thanks again for sharing your journey, I am working on posting a video of mine! God Bless!!
You go girl! That's so amazing you could inspire your family to free themselves as well! I will def be looking out for your journey video! Happy New Year!<3
this video made me wish I would have documented my journey better... :( The process for me wasnt as bad as people tried to convince me it would be and I like you am so greatful to the individuals who choose to post various helpful material!!!!!! Not being dependent on a chemical of any kind has made me a different person. Your hair is beautiful!!!! Stay natural and never go back!!!!
Thank you MsJamaica03! I am soo happy I made this transition, I have become so much more comfortable and assured of myself, I could never go back! Thank you so much for the sweet comment and I hope you have a wonderful New Year!<3
Your video left me so emotional. I remember my journey and how people reacted when I went natural and now I love my hair so much. I feel liberated : )
. . .and look at you now!!! (Nothing like having someone call you and say, "Umm, I found one of your braids on the seat of the car" or "Excuse me ma'am, you dropped something."
Moonblue54 1 week ago
WOW! WHAT AN INSPIRATION!
foxichc 1 week ago
I love this video! I've been a subscriber of your channel for a while now, but I just saw this video for the first time today. I know exactly how you felt. I was almost embarrassed of being natural. Then one day I decided I'm taking out my weave and letting my natural hair show! lol. You're a big help to naturals. Thank you for putting so much time and effort into your videos and being an inspiration.
steph668 1 week ago
Thank you for sharing. I am at my 6 month of transitioning trying to make it to May and then BC. I thank all natural hair and transitioning youtubers. I would not have a clue of what to do if not for you. I am still very nervous about this tremendous change and trying to imagine what it will look like, but I am also very excited and looking forward to it.
rcp6326 2 weeks ago
Can you make this available for mobile viewing please
Bcanty0319 2 weeks ago
@Bcanty0319 she cant because she doesnt own the song (its india arie I am not my hair) and youtube is the one preventing it from being available on mobile not her. You should just try watching it on a computer or going to the non mobile youtube site (unless you have an iphone that probably wont work)
jazzybee445 2 weeks ago
You should do an update video on your journey that would be lovely!
HoneyTee89 3 weeks ago
I never knew that you had a natural hair journey video. Can't believe you're not even at 3 yrs yet and your hair is soooooo long!
chocodeluxe 3 weeks ago
u had your big chop on my birthday!!! I love your hair by the way
nappzz 4 weeks ago
Happy BC Anniversary!!
sehrSchoenDeLalune 1 month ago
LOL @ the braid falling out. I realized that my hair rejects braids too. They get soo loose after having them in for such a short time lol so I stopped puttin em in
jackalo34 1 month ago
Your curls were adorable! Awwww! Thanks for paying it forward! I just BC'd after almost 2 years of transitioning--without a plan, so I'm just learning as I go!
Curly4a4life 1 month ago
Please make available on mobile
twinkle817 1 month ago
Thanks for the inspiring video. I am at the very beginning of the transition period. I hope I can make it. I'm going to start by stretching my relaxers and see how it goes. I will wear the braid out styles and less heat. Baby steps for me. I won't do the big chop though, too traumatic, just gradually let the relaxed ends grow on out and trim as needed but no big chop. Your natural hair is beautiful and your videos are well done.
nancydrew5 1 month ago
@TAylorSwift Ive had also had thinning hair and early stages of male hair loss almost 5years and have tried different products. Then I came across the net at the site HairLoss101. net (remove the space).. After 3months of use I only have hair fall..
Life4Loyalty 2 months ago 10
I ran out of character space lol...anyway, to continue my thought, my hair has always been uneven and on the fine side, and tends to break badly in the back. Even now in its relaxed state, with using very minimal heat (air dry only, hardly flat-iron) plus washing and deep conditioning weekly, it still sheds badly and breaks in certain spots, and seems so thin! It's very frustrating. :(
chocolatmood 2 months ago
I really would love to go natural...I've been thinking about it for about two years now, but I'm so afraid! I'm 34 years old, and have been wearing relaxed hair since I was a teenager. I have REALLY NAPPY hair...no, seriously, I do...and I'm afraid if I go natural I won't be able to get a comb through it or it won't look as pretty as a lot of black women's natural hair. But I see all of these beautiful, creative styles and the gorgeous thick hair and wonder if I can do it!
chocolatmood 2 months ago
You BC'd in 2009 and your hair is sooooo long now! Its beautiful! just sub'd to your blog for inspiration, i'm only 3 months into my journey but i love it already :)
shmaylorrr13 2 months ago 4
im starting to think more and more about it because now im in college and it would be easier to not have to get it relaxed but do you have to cut most of your hair off?
93iluvmusic 2 months ago
I like your honesty when you mentioned that you were a bit apprehensive when you first got it cut. The humor of the braid falling out kept it really down-to-earth :-D Thanks for sharing the beginning of your journey with us.
(btw, you hair has always been beautifully cared for, even when it was relaxed) Glad I'm not the only one who loves taking care of my hair.
Thanks Again, Keep the camera rolling chica.
okolo007 3 months ago
Beautiful girl!!!!!
3apostlemattiabolton 4 months ago
how did your hair get so short once you stopped relaxing it?
coollikebeans 4 months ago
@coollikebeans she cut the relaxed part off.
cocoapeach 3 months ago
I <3 U so much.
MsBabyBoppa 4 months ago
Thank you so much :D
fabykitty36 4 months ago
what a beautiful video
your boyfriend loves u
there thru it all
your hair is beautiful and healthly
then u paid homage to the ladies who gave u inspiration
u are awesome !
sweethoneyforu 5 months ago
You look so different with relaxed hair! You were pretty back then but now you are beautiful with natural hair :)
iamnotokay24 5 months ago
So love this video.....and all of the tutorials...I am just getting started and you have been a tremendous help.... Thanks Naptural85
carlagirl7 5 months ago
Cool video! XGoldn is my niece :D
msware0104 5 months ago
THAT WAS AN EXCELLENT VIDEO!!!! Humorous and inspirational all at the same time. Thank you for being so honest about journey.
TheYogina 5 months ago
you put this video together well. NO MORE LYES!!! that part was hilarious with the barbie & relaxers
bbchecks10 6 months ago
That braid falling out on the mat was hilarious!!!! girl, your hair was beautiful even short!!! Its very healthy, my nape (kitchen) is actually like yours and the front is more nappy idk why maybe from all that lye to lay down my edges. when I was relaxed, ppl thought I had weave and it wasn't nearly as healthy as urs but it broke off from flat irons, hot curlers, SUPER perms etc. I am so proud of u for being u and your hair is fab!!! Can't wait for mine to grow out more def think I'm on track
foxyboop82 6 months ago
Beautiful hair journey... I'm close to being 8 months natural. :) I got my first bc twa Januray 21, 2011 and transitioning last year November to January only 3 months. I truly love being natural even thought I admit wearing my hair relaxed since I was 15 yrs old. Lol. I like yor hair videos. Wow its amazing how beautiful your hair is now very long and pretty... Just curious how many years did it take to grow your hair very long and healthy. God bless and take care. ^_^
missladylove100 6 months ago
Wowzers.. You have really inspired me with this video :) i just got all of my relaxed hair cut off and its like an inch now.. WHEN i stretch it out! lol.. And i really want my new, fresh hair to grow strong and beautiful.. like yours :D
melmarthom 6 months ago
I love your video!!! Awesome!
marifroggy 7 months ago
Great video, great hair before and after....i could not stop laughing (been there done that with the braid falling out). Just discovered your "old" videos....so now I can start from the beginning....
kshaleem 7 months ago
I love your videos! This one really made me smile! you are way to cute! My favorite journey video yet.
TheCrestsmile1922 7 months ago
INDIA ! i love her, and good for you , making that change, taking that step! :]
LibrePapillionJaune 7 months ago
wauww nice afro xxxxx
regenboogjeful 7 months ago
THAT WAS GREAT!!!!!!! I loved your video. I BG about 3 weeks ago. Just learning what works and what doesn't. Thank you for sharing your story. :)
456myname 8 months ago
i love how when the pics of your natural hair hair began to show, "I am not my hair begins to play." That song kept my spirits up, the first few months of my BC.
loveshinae 9 months ago
Thank you for your video. Inspiring.
luvly2bm3naturally 9 months ago
Such a beautiful video...I just wish hair wasn't such a big deal! Who cares if your hair is straight, curly, or kinky!? It's just HAIR!
I used to relax my hair and cut it all off about 3 years ago to start fresh and natural. It was honestly one of the hardest things I've ever done!
But now I can say I love my healthy hair and now that I've found your videos I have so many new ways to love my curls!
heartbreakeroxx 9 months ago
2:01 so funny i almost choked ofn my food laughin haha
debidebs1 9 months ago
amazing
hairnmakeuplvr 10 months ago
This has to be one of the most beautiful videos I've ever seen. You really are my hero!
aja4079 11 months ago
I think I finally found someone with hair like mine! Thank goodness! Just BC Jan 2011 after transitioning 3 months.
vevuns 11 months ago
you habe inspired me soo much!! even though i have never had a relaxer i always wore it straigt but now u have inspired me to wear it natural with no heat...it does make me feel free :D much love <3
lovelilovesyou55 11 months ago
great video. :) love ur hair
keisha1089 11 months ago
I am happy I found a person with the same type of hair as myself. BC Dec 2010 and I love it. I got curls!!! I mean Coils!!! LOL... I am embracing them, and looking forward to my big curlly fro! Thanks for the vids and tip, I will be using them for sure.
Bstar4ever 1 year ago
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I'm not trying to insult women with relaxers and if i do offend i apologize but man..time and time again I see how average black women look with relaxed hair (even when it's long and healthy or even in a curly state) as opposed to when they have natural hair. It just accentuates our beauty or let me say our hair falls in line with our beauty. It's just cool!
stop08it 1 year ago 43
How long hav you and your husband been together?
2hot101 1 year ago
How did I miss this video?? Thanks for taking us on the journey.
hair2toebeauty 1 year ago
Thank you so much for this video! Your hair is alot like mine and YOU INSPIRE ME!
danadane4u 1 year ago
I love my naps but if my relaxed hair looked that good....
ebonyrose316266 1 year ago
Thanks for this video...
avaloncar18 1 year ago
I've watched this video like... A BILLION times and everytime 1:37 hits, i smile :)
MiracleinStars 1 year ago
I LOVE this video. I wish more black females took more pride in wearing natural hair instead of trying to changes those who already do.
easymac25 1 year ago
this is so damn weird but i teared up listening to the music plus thinking about my hair. i'm still wearing braid extensions and not wearing my curly hair. i think i need to stop.
onegreenenvy 1 year ago
I have never seen this video until you uploaded the one yesterday! Thanks for the refresh...there is hope:)
ShanaJaye 1 year ago
@ShanaJaye me too haha
cyssantana 1 year ago
I've never seen this video until now. This is so inspirational! You have lovely hair!!!! I love it natural. ;-)
LanaBana2931 1 year ago
Great video!!! You Tube has made me embrace my curls too! Natural since 2006!
angelfac3007 1 year ago
I love your channel...by far the most inspiring, positive, and delightful journey video I've ever seen. Continued blessings.
luvmykynxx 1 year ago
1:21 whats the name of that scary theme?? I've been looking for it for the longest!
shanti0889 1 year ago
absolutely gorgeous sweetie love it cute cute
peace
aneesah
jerseygirl4267 1 year ago
I respect you so much!! I felt the same way about my hair but eventually it started thinning and breaking off. so I started to try to curls and i liked it better. But i got tired of relaxers. I haven't did the big chop yet but i cater to my natural hair. its been almost 6 months now and I can care less about my straight hair! This video gave me a little more courage to keep going and to care less at what other people think!
THANK YOU!
shanti0889 1 year ago
I just became a subscriber a couple of months ago but just now saw this video. It was beautiful. And that incident with your braid slipping off....omg. It has happened to me when I was at home but I always knew it could happen in a public place. That was also really touching when you showed pics of Youtube naturals who inspired you :) This was such a nice video. I had to add it to my favorites :)
LuBellaCoils 1 year ago
Great Video
luvbrese 1 year ago
ive seen this like a hundred times!!! never gets old!
islandgirl5635 1 year ago
You look gorgeous, and your hair is beautiful :) I am 18 years old and since I was 12 I've had a relaxer-which eventually led to the destruction of my hair. I finally decided in march of this year that I wanted to go natural,as I was fed up of my damaged and breaking hair. So far I have been transitioning for 7months. I am excited but very nervous to BC. Its sounds sad,but its true. Any words of encouragement would be very much appreciated my natural sistas!! I want to BC in 2months,but nervous
DATllGYALi 1 year ago
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DATllGYALi 1 year ago
Is that what was happening? Hair is to curly and rejecting the braids. Your hair is similar to mine, almost looks to be exact. I was wondering why I was able to pull a braid or two out after they had only been in for about a week or two. That is 60 bucks and 4 hours of sitting. Any tips? I am natural now but the difference is that I am doing this in South Korea. Do any of the people you use ship overseas?
digitalnogitsune 1 year ago
is luvin the organic root stimulator olive oil replenishing conditioner as a leave in. I also noticed you cover hair @ nite after moisturizing with satin black mushroom cap which I also have an identical one, color & all. I was especially touched by your tribute to the o.g. natural women of utube who inspired u, now u r inspiring countless others like me & in time when I have enuff of a progression- I hope to do the same! :) The legacy of inspiration lives on, much luv and Thank you Naptural85.
lapearla1 1 year ago
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lapearla1 1 year ago
it may have been the cause of a horrible breakout (acne) that i all of a sudden have after testing all these different products- I've never had acne b4- this is crazy- anyway so i went and grabbed both products and tried a section with the organic & loved it, all of a sudden my hair feelsmoist, the kind of moist where the hair strands actually retain it instead of it feeling hard n brittle in a couple of hours.. I will wait till my hair has length & try the vatika cocnut 2comb out. 4 now my twa
lapearla1 1 year ago
I was feeling really frustrated @ how dry its been feeling. Then tonight I was looking at natural hair journies via utube when one girl said she used organic root stimulator olive oil leave in conditioner, i realized i have this product in my products graveyard in a special cabinet in my kitchen, then u said u use coconut oil on your ends& miss jessies when i realized i also have vatika cocnut oil in that graveyard, at the recommendation of another youtube user but i stopped using bcuz i thought
lapearla1 1 year ago
Wow, I just have to say this made me laugh soooooooooooooooo hard especially when u talked about braids falling out in jiu jitsu calss, at the mall.... Only becuz ive been thru just about everything a black woman can go thru with her hair & can relate....It also made me feel so good & filled up with rejoicing more than i have felt in al ong time bcuz i feel like there is hope. I shaved it completely off 1 mo./4 days ago. After trying soooo many products that just left my hair feeling hard & dry
lapearla1 1 year ago
What a lovely video!
mochamoments 1 year ago
love it love it love it
laidbcktmaful 1 year ago
Wonderful video!
miszreese 1 year ago
I just subscribed to your channel and all I can say is wow. Love this video.
TrayTrayBaby 1 year ago
this was a well put together video
grinchgirl05 1 year ago
You have a very beautiful texture hair
1mrzfabulouzjamice 1 year ago
Thanks for sharing! Your such a natural beauty!
ImNaturallyKinky 1 year ago
this vid of yours has made me truly happy--i just did the big chop 1 week ago and im sooo thankful to God that i did!!!!!and with you and the other ladies here in youtube i feel like i can do it!!!!! thank you!!!!!
traceymarieharvey 1 year ago
I just did my BC like 1 week or 2 weeks ago so I was wondering how often am i suppose to wash my hair and what products maintain moisture i believe i'm mainly 4a
RinLove 1 year ago
nice journey...you are seemingly such a confident sista....love it
dkblck1958 1 year ago
Ok, how come I just "teared up" watching your video! Beautiful!! I guess it was a combination of watching yours and other natural hair videos, India.Arie, and just the fact of seeing my sisters embracing and loving our unique selves!!! I am soooo happy I made the decision to go natural and even more grateful for such a strong and solid support group here on You Tube.. Viva La Natural Hair!!!! (lol) Thanks!!
insightfulspirit 1 year ago 12
It is so encouraging to watch your videos and others youtubers in their big cuts. I haven't had a relaxer for only 4 months and its hard!! lol. I'm going to keep l letting my curls flow. :) Thank you
ccole742 1 year ago
Simply Beautiful! :-)
TheKaya33 1 year ago
I would love to watch your hair journey,I have heard such great things about it. However it will not play for me:( Do you know what's wrong with it?
tl82685 1 year ago
i love your hair, it loves really soft just wondering how you styles ur hair like tht?
sugaization 1 year ago
i love the way you put your vid together...had me smiling all the way have been "natural" since 2002 but with braids and have only been without them from Feb 10 and my hair has grown more without the braids... :)
meadowarch 1 year ago
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I am so inspired. You have just given me the push that i needed to really reach out and be me. I just cut it all off and truly, I am mortified. But with the encouragement from you and India, I NOW REALLY REALIZE THAT "I AM NOT- REPEAT--- AM NOT my hair... :( How profound.... Thank you. And please, keep posting! Huggs, ~Lashes....
almondeyedjoy777 1 year ago
this is the most perfect video !
99shar99 1 year ago
love your hair journey!!! Quick ?, the style with the tiny braids with the loose looking curly ends, who's video did you see for this tutorial or do you have a tutorial coming up on how to do it??
Its sooo cute!! your hair is gorgeous sista!
chrystalluvzsmilez 1 year ago
Great video!
MsLoveNatural 1 year ago
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This is the only video if yours I can't see for some reason...it's just black. That sucks!
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NaturalDezign 1 year ago
OMG, I loved watching this video and I am soooooooo glad I found your channel! I thought it was very nice of you to share and thank the ladies who inspired you as well. BEAUTIFUL you are, and I love your natural too!
bworthy79 1 year ago
You look so much more beautiful with natural hair. I've been watching your videos for a long time, and I found this on google. I didn't know it was you in the beginning of the video. Then when you showed the BC, I was like Oh it's her! You make me want to keep going on my natural hair journey. I love your videos, they are so helpful! You are a beautiful person! thank you.
tinashootsup 1 year ago 11
@tinashootsup HEY! Aww, thank you so much! That's really sweet! haha, I looked so different with the relaxed hair, almost like wearing a wig! LOL! it's so funny to look back <3 <3
Naptural85 1 year ago
this was a wonderful video
tinaMonique 1 year ago 3
@tinaMonique Thank You! <3
Naptural85 1 year ago
i wish my hair was that beautiful and thick, but i'm still doing my natural.
luvs2cover 1 year ago
@luvs2cover Aww, thanks for the compliment! But trust me, it's the grass is always greener syndrome, because my thick hair causes me extra styling hours that I'd rather not have! <3
Naptural85 1 year ago
BEST VIDEO YET
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mommii30 1 year ago
@mommii30 Thank you so much!! <3
Naptural85 1 year ago
Aw... it was soooo pretty before and after. I think both suit you well!
sboonefelton 1 year ago
@sboonefelton Aww, thank you so much, I appreciate the kind comment! It's so weird to see my hair straight now, I am so used to my natural hair, lol, I love that feeling! <3
Naptural85 1 year ago
Beautiful!!!!
sexycoop1 1 year ago
@sexycoop1 Thank you!! <3
Naptural85 1 year ago
Gr8t video!! I love it!!
deltadiva35 1 year ago
@deltadiva35 Thank you so much! <3
Naptural85 1 year ago
What did you use to make your hair shine sooo much?
cowgirldefrost 1 year ago
@cowgirldefrost Hey! I think it's the oils I put in it, plus my hair's natural sheen <3
Naptural85 1 year ago
@Naptural85 I got it now sister.. Thanks.
cowgirldefrost 1 year ago
what do u use in ur hair it always looks so hydrated!
NaturallyKay 1 year ago
@NaturallyKay Thank you!! Lots of water, shea butter, jojoba oil, coconut oil, castor oil, olive oil, and vitamin e! <3
Naptural85 1 year ago
Ur hair is gorgeous before and after your bc! PS-mI recognized a couple of the utubers that inspired you, but do u think you can add annotations and put their names in? I would like to look up the coulple that I didn't know, or just reply back, thanks!
skeeta25 1 year ago
@skeeta25 hey! of course, I will do that right now! <3
Naptural85 1 year ago
So use to the long hair you know! But however you give me hope and I just wanted to say thank you. "So THANK YOU Naptural85" for your inspiration and helping me along today. :)
karmelpocohontas 1 year ago
@karmelpocohontas Aww, thanks so much karmelpocohontas, this comment made my day! <3
Naptural85 1 year ago
Hey there Naptural85! I just wanted to say thanks to you today. Because I was really having one of those days today where I wish I didn't cut all my hair off. Yes It was pass my shoulder like yours. Like you as well, when you stated in the video that you wasn't ready for everyone to see your hair just yet, well that definitely is me now....lol.
karmelpocohontas 1 year ago
@karmelpocohontas Lol, Hey girl! Sorry it took so long to respond, it's hard to keep up now with all the videos, but I know that day is long gone now, but I am happy to have helped you along! I hope you are still natural, because I know it's hard when you are so used to your long hair..you take pride in it and when it's gone, it's tough to get used to, but hang in there, before you know it, it will be past your shoulders again, healthy, full, and beautiful! <3
Naptural85 1 year ago
this is beautiful, you are beautiful. love this vid so inspiring.. im about 4 months into my transition =]
jadieeegrl 1 year ago
@jadieeegrl Aww thank you so much! Congratulations on the decision to go natural! It is going to be an exciting journey!! <3
Naptural85 1 year ago
Haven't here this song in so long!!!!!
PinkCherry18 1 year ago
@PinkCherry18 haha! Which one!? "Special need!?" I know I loved that Album (Velvet Rope) <3
Naptural85 1 year ago
ok so when u wore it in braid did u use conditioner and let it air dry or did u just blowdry it with alot of heat?
cottoncandychic 1 year ago
Hey cottoncandychic! I always let it air dry! <3
Naptural85 1 year ago
your so brave! I admire you cuz im trying to wear my hair natural but i was scared but this video inspired me to do it! thank you
Olynicole1234 1 year ago
Yaay! I'm so happy I could help you on your journey girl! Trust me, I was nervous too, but people are only scared of what they don't know/understand right!? You are going to be soooo excited when you see your growth and natural texture! Congratulations! It's going to be great!! <3
Naptural85 1 year ago
ok thank
mariah1victoria 1 year ago
@mariah1victoria no prob! ;o)
Naptural85 1 year ago
i have a question i want to do that but i have to cut my hair?? like realy short ??
mariah1victoria 1 year ago
hey mariah1victoria! You don't have to cut your hair short, A lot of people transition with their relaxed hair and only cut it when it gets to a certain length. You can also put braids/extensions in your hair, so no worries! There are many ways to transition! <3
Naptural85 1 year ago
WOWOWOWOWO This video is HOT!!!!! ands that story about your braids falling out was tooo funny...lol You and your hair look GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!
AmmaMama 1 year ago
LOL!! thanks AmmaMama!! Hahaha, yea girl, I laugh about it now, but lemme tell ya, at the time I was HORRIFIED!! LOL!! mm-mmm-mmmmmm!
Naptural85 1 year ago
I love your hair natural. It is beautiful.
sciencelady0209 1 year ago
Thank you so much sciencelady0209! <3
Naptural85 1 year ago
Great vid nice job I can tell you put some time into THANX
yattamook 2 years ago
Thank you yattamook! <3
Naptural85 1 year ago
Just stumbled upon your channel. Wonderful journey, glad you were able to find the freedom, versatility and beauty of your natural hair. You rock it well. Got yourself a new subbie!
diva5757 2 years ago
Aww thank you diva5757! Thanks so much for subbing!! And I am sooo happy I went natural! OMGoodness it is SO freeing! <3
Naptural85 1 year ago
i like it! it is inspiring.. :-)
sugakitty21 2 years ago
Hey thanks sugakitty21, I'm so happy it could inspire you! <33
Naptural85 2 years ago
Dude! You have to start putting the name of the songs in the videos! I love the songs you put. They're tres belles!!! I love them. And I love this video! It's so lovely-- and the barbie part made me laugh!
BreAna1393 2 years ago
Lol, thanks BreAna1393! <33
Naptural85 2 years ago
I love this video!!! Im glad I BC'd !!!!! You Help me feel PROUD!
mstmartin05 2 years ago
Aww thank you so much mstmartin05 !! <33
Naptural85 2 years ago
EXCELLENT vid!!!
iamsillywarm 2 years ago
hey thanks iamsillywarm !!
Naptural85 2 years ago
your hair is very beautiful! :)
jkesewa 2 years ago
Aw thanks jkesewa! <33
Naptural85 2 years ago
Hi lady!
Both styles suit you. And i think that your natural hair looks fresh, crispy and gorgeous ;D
Kow you can sport and not have to worry about your hair:)
You look great!!!
Skye271 2 years ago
Aw thanks so much Skye271 that's really sweet!
Naptural85 2 years ago
Beautiful!!!!!
DALOVE75 2 years ago
Thanks DALOVE75!
Naptural85 2 years ago
ROTF 1:09 THAT PIC IS TO FUNNY
ItsWatever90 2 years ago
LOL, yea it was a rough year...
Naptural85 2 years ago
feels Good to be free! ;-)
sugarfreenow 2 years ago
Hey Girl, it sure does!! :)
Naptural85 2 years ago
your hair is so beautiful, i'm thinking of doing the Big Chop, but im so scared lol
coconutandmilk 2 years ago
Hey coconutandmilk, Don't be scared girl! It's like jumping into a pool, at first you have anxiety about it, but once you're in and get over the initial shock, you can't seem to understand why you were so scared in the first place :)
Naptural85 2 years ago
Thanks so much for a great video. I did the BC in October 2006...I didnt discover the natural hair journey divas on you tube until mid 2008. I was really frustrated going from always having long relaxed hair, to short kinky hair...but, that was THEN! I am so in love with my natural hair. I got a lot of negative comments when I cut all of my hair but..since then 5 of my cousins have gone natural!! Thanks again for sharing your journey, I am working on posting a video of mine! God Bless!!
shedozi 2 years ago
You go girl! That's so amazing you could inspire your family to free themselves as well! I will def be looking out for your journey video! Happy New Year!<3
Naptural85 2 years ago
this video made me wish I would have documented my journey better... :( The process for me wasnt as bad as people tried to convince me it would be and I like you am so greatful to the individuals who choose to post various helpful material!!!!!! Not being dependent on a chemical of any kind has made me a different person. Your hair is beautiful!!!! Stay natural and never go back!!!!
MsJamaica03 2 years ago
Thank you MsJamaica03! I am soo happy I made this transition, I have become so much more comfortable and assured of myself, I could never go back! Thank you so much for the sweet comment and I hope you have a wonderful New Year!<3
Naptural85 2 years ago
Your video left me so emotional. I remember my journey and how people reacted when I went natural and now I love my hair so much. I feel liberated : )
ToffeeBeauty 2 years ago