Y'all, don't be afraid to get those relaxed cut off! I was holding on to those relaxed ends like a bad relationship. I had my hair cut down to an inch! That was in Feb. 2019. I now have hair down my back! With proper treatment and care, you'll be surprised how fast your hair grows! Let it go, ladies. Let it go!
I cut mine down to an inch back in ‘98 to be natural! People thought I had lost my mind! I’ve grown it out mid back several times even going back to relaxed. I was almost waist length but a few weeks ago cut off 2 inches because I’m transitioning which is something I’ve never done cause I’ve always chopped. Im doing twist outs and it blends the two textures really well. Her hair looks so lovely and healthy in the video!! Love it!!😍
I could never transition I was too impatient. I cut mine off at the scalp! Started completely over and best decision I’ve ever made! I love my natural hair, although I silk press it I still love the fact That my hair is chemical free and healthy
I’ve never big chopped. I had shoulder length hair that I simply trimmed once a month. I think if you trim More often while transitioning you won’t need to big chop. I was taking off like 1/2 inch every 4 weeks. I did twist outs and would roll the ends with rods. No direct heat and bi-monthly deep conditioning. You just have to have patience and put in the effort. I’m natural for 5 years and I don’t know exactly at what point I was completely natural but my hair is longer than it’s ever been.
I agree 👍...no big chop is needed...don't be soooooooo scissor happy like this stylist..notice her hair...she is petmed..she's stated she would never go natural...I will always go permed..natural, too time consuming...natural don't make me feel well groomed..old saying...different strokes for different folks...
8:38 Stop right there! Her fro looks cute! Like it's already in a style. All she needed was some edge control & a big yellow flower on the side near her ear😊She's lucky, she looks really good right away. Most of us (like me) had to grow into our natural hair, and get used to seeing ourselves with shorter hair. Mine is almost belly button length now tho🤗
I held onto my relaxed ends for 7 months. I transitioned using braids and cut off bits in between braid styles. I was so excited to see my natural hair after over 35 years of relaxing. 2 years natural and I have not regretted it 😊
During lthe covid lockdown in the UK I decided to go natural as my relaxed hair had started to grow out & no hairdressers were open. So when I finally got to go to a haircarer it had been 4 months since I last relaxed my hair. I had several deep treatments (5) & trims over a 3 month period & my hair had grown so much and was so healthy that I cut the ends off & went fully natural. 3 months later and still loving it.
I did my chop because of the relaxers thinning me out more. I know medicine helped thin me as well. Thank you for always educating and not just throwing stuff out there.
Never big chopped. Just trimmed every 6 -8 weeks. This lasted around 18 months. That was 13 years ago and never looked back. Why did I go natural? Well I was tired of dry, brittle hair that did not thrive. Now I have hair down the middle of my back. I love the curls and vibrancy of natural hair. Its flexible, malleable and perfect 🥰💞
I really see what you mean with the “dead” relaxed hair. Her looks 💯 % better after cutting it off. It’s gorgeous!! Her hair reminds me of moist chocolate cake when it’s natural.
After 45+ years relaxed (my hair LOVED it!), my stylist and I decided to transition in Nov 2019. I was going regularly until we all went into lockdown😫 I had no idea what to do! RU-vid was my initiation into the "natural" world (I have learned SO much since then!) When things opened back up and it was safe, I went in June 2020 for the big chop. For the first time, since I was 1972, I saw my natural hair😍. My hair is versatile, thick, and announced herself everywhere we go!
No! I went relaxer free Oct 2020. I did not cut anything. I was focused on getting my scalp healthy. I got some advice from a professional of 40 years & my hair grew so fast. At 8 months I did a big chop. I cut off 4 inches of dead hair. My hair is full, healthy & amazing! I finally figured out how to style my new hair texture! I went from my hair falling out in gobbs to none at all! I have no shedding! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hi Crystal. I transitioned for 11 months. I didn't want to relax anymore because I felt like the "creamy crack" was taking life from my hair and just wasn't healthy or attractive. I have been natural since July 2018 and love it. I use your hair repair and growth shampoo/conditioner. The slip and feel is amazing. Can't wait to see results. Thank you.
I LOVE how you cut her relaxed ends off. I’ve never seen it done that way and it’s genius! I big chopped after 9 months because I noticed my hair started thinning ( it wasn’t over processed, I think it was due to aging). I’ve been natural 7 years and love it.
I big chopped after leaving my box braids in too long. I was literally tearing my hair apart when it came to the detangle portion of the take down and I was like, screw this....where's the scissors. And after it was all said and done I was in LOVEEEEEEE!!! this was in June.
Yes, definately do the big chop, been there done that. Reason being it looks much healthier and eliminate the risk of damaging the healthier hair. She has a lot of patients to wait that long for the chop, lol. it looks so much healthier now, beautiful hair!
When I decided to return to natural, I grabbed clippers and shaved my head. I think I hyperventilated, but it’s been 10 years this year, and I have no regrets.
I don't hesitate. I've cut my shoulder length hair down to two inches. The pandemic was a great opportunity to literally shave it off. My relaxed hair was of no use to my beauty goals anymore so I felt liberated taking it down to the scalp. 💁🏽♀️❤
I have always had curly hair, as a black women, when I did a big chop from the perm, I was very happy. It took twenty something years for me to go back to my natural hair. So glad I had.
I went all natural 4 years ago and it took about a full year. I didn’t do the big chop and my hair is looks amazing now. Didn’t have much breakage at all but would’ve done the big chop if needed though.
@@snoodysnoody8118 I only washed my hair every three weeks and used Mielle moisturizing shampoo when I did wash. Once a month I used Apogee two-step protein treatments and kept my hair in no-tension hair styles, like a ponytail without a scrounge. I also did NOT use any heat at all. I hope this helps.
And you know seeing another pro stylist comb thru wet hair but yet another 'pro' stylists says not to it just shows you that you just have to know your own hair to know what really works. Hair looks fine and good too. I know for me combing thru while wet is fine. Some people don't like to do it and so they detangle on dry hair with oil so it is up to the person. This is why even pro's shouldn't be telling people things in absolutes.
Same here! Had my last perm on April 2016 and hair broke off cause of bleach, relaxers and heat and more. Never did big chop just transitioned through braids and trim and every now and then would cut hair into bob and today my hair is extremely healthy and down my back. I only wear braids or a silk press(most of the time)
Yes, I would cut the relax hair out. That was me some time ago. Because I call the strings of hair looks like spider webs because they are thin and looks bad. Once you finish, it going to be awesome. Great job getting g the big chop.
Yes, I wore my hair natural for some time, got bored and had a relaxer put in. I am trying to let grow, but it's slow. And from having it cut so much, the back is shorter than the front. So I think it's not long enough to have the big chop yet. I liked the outcome of the young ladies hair. Can't wait until my hair is long enough to get the silk press. I know I have to be patient.😏
I did my transition during the year long lockdown! Did not do the big chop at all, just trimmed it as I was was starting to grow out and I have never looked back! I have good healthy hair which is now in a puff! Love my natural hair. Hi from North Wales 🏴 Uk ( love your channel) xx
I love the way you preserve as much ends as you can. I absolutely haaate seeing any of my length go so seeing a stylist be careful to cut only what is necessary is really awesome. Knowing me I would do what this lady did I’d hold on to the ends for a good minute 🥴 but I know I don’t always make the best decisions lol
Her hair looks great! 👍I like to see the face of the client as well and see how well the style frames her face and with makeup as well, appearing as a makeover. I love the before and after looks.
I haven't put a relaxer in 8 months!!!!! Looking at this video I think I am ready for the big chop, once I take these braids out. I wish you were near me. It's very hair to find versatile stylist. Can you also do more styles after the big chop?
Ooh thanks for this video. I've done a big chop at least 3 times over the past 9 years. I want to say that each time I went 9 months and then cut the relaxed or texturized ends off. My hair doesnt like relaxer anymore, and as thick and hard to comb it is I find it to be healthier and more versatile now
I did the big chop in November. I am so happy I got rid of that dead hair. It is so thick and healthy now. I am a stylist and how can I do other people's hair and mine isn't healthy. I am too busy to fuss with 2 different textures. Chop it and keep it moving. It will grow back
Hello Crystal, I watch your videos a lot and I really enjoy them. This big chop video was awesome. Iike the way her hair looked thick and healthy after the chop and trim. I went natural about 20 years ago. I have never had a big chop, but I always wanted to. I guess I was too scared. Lol. You do an excellent job with your clients.
I big chopped after a year of transitioning. My mom and sister's didn't want me to cut it, but I did it anyway and fell immediately in love with my natural hair! Been natural ever since and still loving it!
I did the Sanaa Latham big chop 3 years ago because of heat damage. Next month will be a full 3 years and my hair is the same length it was before I cut it.
This is the exact condition that my hair is in right now & I need a big chop & a trim also. NOTE: I wish that this professional hair stylist & specialist could do my hair! NOTE: She is "Amazing"!! 💜
This is good and her hair looks nice. What I like about this stylist is the maintenance that she gave her client. Those conditioner treatments makes a world of difference. I would also recommend getting steam treatments. They work awesome for the hair as well.
The cancer treatments made my hair fall out, so I decided to go natural. It took me five hours to do my relaxed hair and it still takes the same amount of time. Hair was healthy relaxed and is healthy natural.
Same thing happened to me when I went natural (both times) all the relaxed hair pretty much popped off… by time I was ready to chop there were only a few strands left.
I decided to go natural because my hair broke off severe. I had to cover my hair because of the breakages. I cut my hair after two months so it could grow healthy.
I did my big chop at the beginning of quarantine last year. It was the best decision I ever made. It’s growing back nicely but not as fast as I hoped. Nevertheless I’m glad I don’t need relaxers anymore.
NO DEFINITELY NOT!!! You are a professional stylist. I ADORE your skills and compassion. You may never read this but I mean of all the hair videos (and Lord knows there are 100’s and hundreds out there but ma’ma you by far if not the BEST one of the BEST I’ve ever viewed. The Lord continue to keep & bless you always…
I waited 9 months to big chop because I did not want to let go of my long hair but when I did my hair flourished. Now I tell everyone that I see transitioning to “let it go” You will be glad once you see the results.
No, I went through a big chop a year and a half ago. My stylist knew the old relaxed hair was dead weight and was full of split ends... so every time she did a braid foundation for the protective styles I wore... she cut some of the relaxed hair for about 3 months. My hair is healthy and strong, relaxer free!!!
I am white and used to do hair. I have never done african american hair. I do not know why but watching your videos fascinates me! You are like a magician!!!!!!
Been natural for 15 years. I’ve ran out of styles to do. I wear two strand twist and twist outs. Took me 1 year to chop it off when I decided to go natural.
Great video Crystal! Indeed, I would cut the relaxed hair! She has much more natural than relaxed and keeping it would have been unsightly and caused damage! 💯 Her end result was beautiful!❤️👍🏾
I loved when I went to a barber and had 'the Big Chop' and went from shoulder length hair to hair about 2 inches. I found a stylist to coil my hair. I'm 62 and about ready to it my hair again...you do a good job teaching. Great style.
I would not hold on to the relaxed hair. The hair need to be healthy.. I made a mistake and cut all the straight hair myself. Realized I make a mistake and later went to my stylist.
Chopped off a good 5 inches of relaxed hair last month, leaving it layered and resting right on my shoulders. BEST decision of my life. My 4a curls are so defined, healthy and full of moisture, and I have no tangling when blowing it out. You are right, I cut off a lot more than just my hair that day, and I didn’t have the patience to do it slowly (it also will continue to break up the shaft). I look forward to this journey with healthy hair!
I big chopped my hair last year and I did not mind my hair is already at my shoulder now. I am trying to grow it back to the middle of my back. But I feel her struggle. My hair had struggle ends my stylist said. You want long damage hair or healthy hair. I said chop it. Now my hair is healthyb& growing. I am proud of her for cutting her hair most people hold on for dear life to their. It's hair love it will grow back. Her hair looks amazing
It took forever years but once I fell in love with my curl pattern I fell in love with scissors lol I was natural for a decade before I loc'd up 4 years into my journey and love it🥰🥰🥰
Thank you for sharing. I love this style. I don’t know how to wear my natural hair in these kind of styles and I want to learn how to do them without damaging my natural hair. Her hair is so healthy and I want mine to look like that. Thank you again!!