My Curls DID NOT REVERT | Severe Heat Damage from getting a silk press on thick 4C Natural Hair 

I’m a professional stylist and I could tell during your blow dry, you were going to probably get heat damage. When your hair is not thoroughly cleaned and there is still a lot of product in the hair, you’re bound to get heat damage. All that smoke during your blow dry was indicative of too much product in your hair. If you are using thick oils and creams in your hair when it is curly, it is hard to get a lot of that product out of the hair. I don’t know if this was your case, but it’s just some ideas. I’m sorry this happened to you 😰. Next time tho, don’t cut your hair with paper scissors, you need professional hair shears. Paper scissors cause further damage to the hair with unnecessary split ends. You look beautiful with the short cut 💇🏾‍♀️

The reveal at the end was WOW!! STUNNING!!! You definitely made LEMONADE! The short cut looks bomb and you’re beautiful!!!

Damn that was way too much heat. You can literally see the smoke coming from the blow dryer and flatiron. This is why I always do my silk press at home. I can control how much heat goes on my hair. And my curls always revert back.

I’m So glad that as a black woman you definitely understood the “it’s hair it’ll grow back “ , as a community we need to help other women understand that the length of your hair means nothing if it’s lifeless and damaged . Let it go !!! trust me cutting off my hair was amazing I didn’t even know my hair can curl fr . Y’all would literally see and feel how healthy and strong our hair can be if y’all just let go and understand the length of your hair , or having hair period really doesn’t define who you are !

Heartbroken about your heat damage. The pixie cut was cute but I LOVE this Big Chop. You literally look like a model. You can still make content with short hair. Hair is hair and length shouldn't matter. Your positivity is contagious

Currently going through the same situation sis. I agree. No more heat. It's really not worth it. But I must say, You are absolutely stunning with your new cut! You can definitely rock anything! 😍

Girl, my mouth fell open and I got chills when I saw the 'post-big chop' transformation. You are the very definition of "stunning". Black girl magic and strength never diminishes even in the face of adversity, sweetheart. Thanks for inspiring and educating us on this hair recovery journey, love.🙌🏽

I LITERALLY LOST MY BREATH AT THE ABSOLUTE STUNNING SHORT CUT!! QUEEN YASSSS!!!! I was soo with you throughout your process, my heart was really with you. Wow, this journey, thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your experience ❤️.

I’m a licensed stylist and none of my clients get heat damage. I only go over the hair once with a flat iron, I could tell they used way too much heat on you. I’m sorry this happened but not all stylists will do this to you

As a professional hairstylist, I am so sorry that this happened to you. However, You look stunningly beautiful with your short hair!!! I also agree with you that getting rid of it so that you would not be constantly thinking about it was a very good choice. It allowed you to mentally heal from it.

I’m glad the salon took responsibility for the damage it’s just no reason that should’ve happened. I’m glad you went ahead and big chopped. I’ve big chopped 3 times so far so I understand. You look amazing with the low cut, I love it I’ll definitely be following you journey.

Same happened to me, the hairdresser tried to blame it on me whereas I minimally used heat on my hair. Silk press was a once a year 'treat' and this never happened before, this one turned into a nightmare. My hair was finally long and healthy. Trying to salvage what is lost but I know I will eventually have to cut it because it is severe. Cried for a few days as well 😭😢, it just hurt to realize how much I cared for my hair and just from one time going to a hairdresser it got destroyed.

THE AFTERRRRRR 😍 (the short curls)

My word! You are literally a model. When you showed up at the end with the short hair, my breath literally stopped. I know this was a bad experience but wow, you have the face for short cuts 😍😍

I'm so sorry you lost your hair. It must have been so difficult for you, but I'm glad you're bouncing back from it, and you're happy

You are gorgeous! But just so everyone knows, you don't have to cut your hair. This has happened to me twice and each time I gave it time to revert. It could take a few months to revert as mine did but it eventually did. My hair reverted faster when I put it in braids for a while. My stylist didn't use heat protectant so I would apply it before I showed up but it wasn't enough. Hugs to everyone :)

Such a shame! Reason why I don’t like people in my head, yes I understand that heat damage is unpredictable but I also felt like it could’ve been avoided better. You’re still super pretty even with the cut, no doubt your hair will flourish and come back better than ever 💖 Stay positive queen and hope life treats you well and safely 🙏🏾

I silk press at home like 4-6 times a year but I never got heat damage. I have fine hair and never trusted a hair dresser to not damage my hair that's why I do it myself. My coworker went to the salon for the first time a few weeks ago for a silk press and now she has severe heat damage. I think a lot of these stylist are after results without caring for the health of the hair.

It’s so devastating when you spend years caring for your hair and getting it healthy to then have it all go to waste with just one silk press. Im currently transitioning because of the same thing. 😩 anyway, you bounced back gracefully! the short hair looks amazing on you 💕

I am bawling right now. Cryinnggggg 😢after being relaxed for almost 17 years, I finally big chopped last year. It was such a huge part of healing and loving myself as I am. I then decided to get a silk press on my 4c hair so I could see the length and get my ends trimmed. Thick, kinky, coily, curly amazing hair. It is in ruins now. I’m a complete mess. After finally growing to love my natural hair and feeling so proud of it, it’s like I’m experiencing death. Just mourning and moping. Seeing your video and you getting to a positive mental state again gives me hope. Thank you for being vulnerable and open. I’m not at the point for a big chop right now, I’ll keep wearing wigs during winter and hopefully by spring I’ll be brave enough to start over💕

I know that the hair has already been cut and it is beautiful - I would like to add that I’m a hairstylist for over a decade and truthfully I didn’t think the damage to the hair warranted a complete cut . I think a few weeks of regular washing and conditioning with protein and hydrating treatments would have allowed the natural bonds in the hair to return to the original state. Heat styling physically changes the physical bonds within the hair that cause it to curl . Sometimes , just wetting it one or two times after a heat style is not enough to revive it . It may take several washes for the PH level to reach what they were before heat styling and introduction of smoothing products. I recommend doing several clarifying shampoos and an intense oil treatment to really remove all product and allow the hair to become really fully saturated with moisture .

A silk press uses heat plus silicones/heat protectants. Heat should be no higher than than 450F because this is the temperature at which hair gets irreversibly damaged. If you suspect you have heat damage: 1. Do at least two shampoos with a clarifying shampoo to revert. Some of these heat protectant and silicone products are designed to stay in your hair for multiple washes. 2. Use bond repairers, not protein treatments. K18 for the internal structure of your hair, Olaplex or Curlsmith for the cortex (middle) and then PCA bond repairer for the cuticle (outside). You might need multiple washes/uses. Cut as a last resort.

So sorry about the heat damage but I must say, You look absolutely AMAZING with short hair. You have such a gorgeous face and bone structure and this haircut brings so much more focus to that. You are straight up model material!!

You are absolutely stunning in that short cut! Flawless! I cannot do the silk press.

Reading the comments I can’t believe how many women this has happened too! Hair is such a personal thing for so many of us having to chop of all your hair can be so devastating. I absolutely LOVE the end result it suits you so well, it brings out your natural beauty 😍Documenting the journey will help so many other woman going through the same thing

A few things my stylist told me: 1. Don't keep a silk press longer than a week 2. Don't use heat tools in between 3. Deep condition overnight My curls bounce back every time. I also only get a silk press once or twice a year. Also, the stylist should specialize in natural hair. Be careful out there ladies!

I feel so bad damn! The part where you said you cried made me tear up because who wouldn't? You look incredibly beautiful with this new look though. I'm here for whatever content you bring from now on. Go girl❤

Looking at this video made me want to cry. I sustained heat damage four years ago to this same degree all over my head and fell into a natural hair depression. I neglected my hair, I didn't know what to do and I dreaded cutting it and starting over. Even when I did cut my hair I still neglected it. I'm just now getting back to taking cafe of it and I'm happier than ever because even after ignoring my hair the damage somehow grew out and my curls have returned to their natural state and my hair is back to where it was before the damage, 10-11.5 inches all around. But girl .... You are stunningly gorgeous! My jaw dropped when you came back with the baby hair curls looking like a model! Even with short hair you are so beautiful. I wish I had your courage! If I was brave enough I would have cut my hair and started over as well. Your hair looks so good! I hope that you are happy and feel better. Even though it takes time to grow our hair, I've learned that the best thing we can do is enjoy every stage.

I love how graceful you were and how accountable the salon was. This happened to me years ago and the salon acted like they didn't see a problem when I went back in smh! This was about 8 years ago and I've straightened my hair maybe 3 times since. Your hair looks 😍😍😍😍😍 OMG looks sooo good

This is my exact same experience! After two years of no heat styling and growing out hair color to go completely gray, decided to go to a professional stylist for silk press. Two weeks later washed my hair only to discover extreme heat damage throughout with absolutely no curls in the nape area and left side. Eventually trimmed off about 2 inches but after two months now going thru major shedding. Extremely disappointing.

This happened to me two weeks ago! I had been growing my hair for three years. They were healthy so I thought it would be fine. I go to wash my hair, and the curls did not come back. I also had to cut my hair as short as you. It sucks but hair grows back. We will be fine. You look beautiful by the way!

I was in the same position as you a year ago, I straightened my hair for the first time EVER and was repaid back with it getting heat damaged. I absolutely *refused* to cut my hair. I wore box braids religiously because of school, so I never really had my hair out. I decided to just leave my hair as it is and just moisturize it and constantly put it in protective styles. It's not until recently I noticed my hair has fully reverted back. I guess I'm just one of the few lucky ones but I completely understand how frustrating the different textures would've been

You look gorgeous with the TWA. You have the face for any hairstyle. It’ll grow back and your content can now focus on your new hair growth journey

I was sooooo blown away at the ending when you showed the finished look! You can hang around at this length for as long as you want. It is so unbelievably beautiful. I was beyond blown away!! I feel like I was able to really see your beautiful face and the hair complimented it perfectly! I can go on and on🤍🤍🤍

Sometimes salons use strong silicons that prevent the hair from reverting...sometimes several clarifying shampoos sessions over the course of 3 months might help. After 3 months then you know if its permanent. Alot of times it slowly reverts back.

Im just mesmerized by how beautiful you are, im watching and just appreciating every feature of her because she is stunning!! Her lips her nose her eyebrows her teeth her pointy chin and her dimples honestly everything about her is perfect!!! You’re GORGEOUS god bless

You were so magnanimous in how you responded to the salon considering the damage to your hair. I can imagine you were devastated but handled the whole situation with grace and lots of courage. You look AMAZING with the pixie curls by the way. Thank you so much for this video. I've also been looking at silk presses and now I think I'll just find new ways to enjoy my curly, natural hair. Many blessings to you on your hair journey!

Man what is up with these hairdressers these days? This is the second time I’ve seen a young woman with beautiful hair get their hair ruined because the hairstylist’s mistake. 😢 But either way, you still look stunning and I hope your hair grows back stronger and healthier. 🦋

I’m really sorry about this Deborah…what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. I’m rooting for you and your new journey ❤️❤️

Your are absolutely, hands down, THE MOST beautiful woman I've ever seen in my life! A real like Barbie Doll!!!! You are truly blessed beautiful woman! I'm sorry that experience happened, I'm sure it was very traumatic. You made the cut work however. I'm excited for your new journey, you've gotta new subbie! And pleeeaaaseee give us a makeup routine on this look!💖

Oh my gosh the reveal is EVERYTHING!!! I understand what you did. I went through two years of being natural and I got a silk press and it never reverted I waited until it grew out more before I cut it off. You look phenomenal with long and short. Yesss you are rocking it for sure.

This happened to me October of 2020. I didn’t have the confidence to cut it all off so I transitioned for a year and then got it cut into a bob. Now in 2022 I still have a small amount of damage but about 95% of my hair is healthy and curly like it was before. You look amazing 🤍 and cheers to your new natural hair journey.

This video was suggested to me and just tugged at my heart. I also suffered from heat damage and cut all the heat damage about 3 weeks ago. I struggled to cut mine for about 7 months but got tired of the different textures that I knew were created by silk presses. I will be following your journey ✨️

When I started watching this, I felt like I was watching a horror film, especially when it sunk in that the hair wasn't going to revert (I have 4C hair and know what it would've taken to grow your hair to that length. In fact, I haven't even reached the length you did prior to your chop). I'm glad the salon took responsibility and hope they do not do that to any other customers. I've toyed with straightening my own hair, but this terrified me so that may never happen! I'll blow dry it at the most, I think. All that being said, you looked STUNNING at the end!!! Your short, natural hair is beautiful and so are you! It was so vulnerable and thoughtful of you to share this as a cautionary tale with us all.

this is heartbreaking!! the smoke that was coming out of the styling tools actually scared me! i did a big chop and didn’t put any heat on my hair for the past three years and got mild heat damage after straightening it once just recently. the sadness i feel sucks, but girl.. i can’t even imagine how disappointing this was. wow. 💔 you look absolutely gorgeous though! i’m wishing you well on your hair journey! ❤️

The low cut looks really really good on you 😍. And we definitely need the finger coils tutorials

Our natural hair is traumatized by all that heat. I'm glad I saw this, just going to leave my hair alone & keep doing what I do. I aiming for waist lenght hair & dont want nothing to get in the way of that. Your TWA is cute on you. All the best with growing it...thanks for the video...you stopped me from going outside of my routine.

thank you for your vulnerability and for NOT trying to sell straight, heat damaged hair as BETTER than what we grow from our own heads/ancestors. you are and icon. much love

honey, you are gorgeous!!, the hairstylist did you dirty with that silk press but the way you pulled through with this with your positive mindset is amazing cause a lot of people would have had a very different reaction. definitely routing for your new hair journey 😍

I’m so sorry this happened to you. For what it’s worth, I liked that you got rid of the damaged hair right away instead of holding on to unhealthy strands just for length like some others do. To me that’s what makes a good natural hair influencer ❤️

So sorry this happened to you. This happened to me about 4 years ago. The first press I had in years. The lady didn’t clarify my hair properly and she did the back half of my hair when I noticed it was very stringy and greasy because of product build up. I told her I’d pay for the blow dry and wash but I didn’t want to go through with the rest of my press. She damaged half of my hair & I had to start over for the 3rd time. I decided to not go back to a salon while I grew out my hair. I trim my own hair now. & the only stylist I go to is very very professional, the one I was supposed to go to when I got heat damage but I was late for my apt. Silk presses shouldn’t be heavy and greasy. Yours looked the same as mine. They either need better products for clarifying or didn’t use clarifying shampoo at all. Id say find a silk press specialist who knows natural hair and the science of straightening hair because different salons specialize in different things. Just don’t do it often. Btw, You look GORGEOUS. A new journey. I pray your hair grows back x10❤️

Holy cow, you’re absolutely stunning!

I had a similar experience last year 😭. Having a stylist damage your hair is actually traumatic. With that being said, you look so beautiful with this new cut, and it will grow back in no time ❤️

Deciding to cut your hair must have me so hard but I’m super proud you were bold enough to take the step. I’m here for the new journey and I’m glad you’re in a better place mentally. Your hair is looking beautiful and your skinnnnnn. Excited for you new journey ❤️

So sorry that happened to you. I had heat damage about a year ago and my curls have bounced back like they never left. I love how you are taking advantage of your new look. You look beautiful by the way.❤️

This has happened to almost everyone with natural hair. You look absolutely amazing. I wish I could rock this short look. Enjoy the journey!

Yep, you’ve just confirmed for me that my hair was heat damaged when i got a silk press in January. I blame myself because I went to the saloon to get my daughters hair styled for her birthday. My hair has been natural for 6 years. I am very careful with what goes in my hair because I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and one of the side affects of one of my meds is thinning hair and possible hair loss. I have had very thin hair for the last 10 years. When i went to the salon, my intention was to have my hair shaped and a colour. But the girl persuaded me to have a silk ores. My curls have not returned. When my hair is dry it looks straight and thin. My new growth is normal grey 4c. I am returning to the salon end of this months and i will tell them to give me a moisturising treatment and a cut to the new growth, then shape it. I thought the salon responded really well to you. Did they know you were a content creators? Because o have never heard of a salon acknowledging their mistake and compensating their customer with free treatments and products ! They normally argue with customers. 🤣🤣

Thank you for sharing your experience. My hair gets killed by heat so easily so I would have had the same. Your new cut is bomb girl. Please don't let anyone touch your hair every again. We all want to go on this new journey with you, so keep going sis. I have subscribed!

You look absolutely gorgeous with the short hair! Defo rocking it! 🔥 Nice that the salon took responsibility and tried to help out after the damage.

You are gorgeous. That short cut is God moving you where you didn’t know you were going. Go flourish beautiful sis

Just went through the same thing, sis. I had thick, long healthy type 4 hair then I went to go get it bleached and my hair fell out and was broken all over and just opted to cut it. It hurts the first couple of days but we here! Baldie gang, sending love!

I am so sorry that happened to you but you look absolutely gorgeous with your short hair and finger coils!! You have the perfect face for it. And you have a beautiful outlook on the situation. I hope you have success with your new hair journey.

While it's sad what happened to your hair (I was getting stressed out on the inside just watching it since I've had my hair fall out and thin from a medical condition so I can somewhat relate to the feeling of not being able to do anything and just seeing the damage while being sad) I have to say... that end result looked SO GOOD on you o_o ! I think that cut just helps to focus more on your face and that's definitely not a bad thing. Your face is very pretty with the cute nose, the strong cheeks, beautiful shape, prominent lips and now we get to see your cute ears too! All in all I just think you not only made the best out of a sad situation but turned it into something even better than it was before (in my eyes of course..maybe you prefer longer hair) And I think this video will not only be informational for others but also show them not to give up if something bad happens and how great things can get if they just stop for a moment, think and see what they can do to better the situation.

You are gorgeous, both with and without makeup!! The hair was holding you back--now that it's gone, your amazing facial features are on full display and it's a great thing. Short hair suits you!

This was me a year ago! My hair doesn’t define me but it’s apart of us after watching it flourish for so long. Your cut is absolutely beautiful. Since I big chopped when I went natural this time I’ve been letting it grow out. But my comment was just to let you know that heat doesn’t have to be the devil when you want straight hair. My hair got damaged after my regular salon shut down due to the pandemic, I tried someone else without doing my research smh. But before that my salon specialized in natural hair and I would get a silk press once every 3 or so months. It can be done! Don’t be discouraged if down the road you want to try again just research your salon/stylist, make sure they aren’t going over 350 with the irons, but in the mean time, I’m loving the new look!

Oh wow!! So sorry about that!! I definitely understand what you're going through cos I've had to big chop severally due to setbacks as well! However, you look amazing with the new cut now!! You go girl!!! I just want to encourage you and every other person that heat is not in itself bad, (and this is coming from someone who used to think that heat was evil and swore off heat completely). However, you must have enough knowledge and the right techniques to be able to actively use heat without getting heat damage, and here is what I mean.. 1. Getting a silk press should be dependent on the weather/climate of where you live - for example, it's better to get a silk press at a time with very little humidity, during dry weather, than getting it when it's very humid because the tendency to get heat damage will be more since you'll be trying to ensure the hair doesn't revert and then you could end up making one pass too many at a very high heat. 2. The temperature at which the protein bonds in hair permanently break down resulting in heat damage is 415°. So with that in mind, ensure that whenever you're using any heat tool, the highest temperature possible should be at 400°, (though 390° is just fine even for very thick coarse 4C hair, which I have by the way) 3. The fact that you're at the salon, and they are professionals doesn't mean you should leave all the responsibility of taking care of your hair to them - it's important to ask questions, be well informed and be actively involved in the whole process cos that way, you can control the outcome of your hairstyles more to your liking - for example, you would have been able to control the temperature as well as the number of passes that was done on your hair, to avoid the damage. 4. Strengthening and conditioning treatments are a MUST before and after heat styling. Strengthening could be using Hydrolyzed Protein Trearments, Bond Repair Treatments like Olaplex or Ayurvedic Treatments involving Henna and other herbs. Thus the hair is strengthened to withstand the manipulation during the course of the heat styling, and it is also repaired and strengthened after the heat styling. 5. Heat Protectants are a must, and they differ from each other, so it's important to actually get the ones that work to protect very well. A good knowledge of ingredients is very vital here. I personally use one that also contains hydrolyzed proteins amongst other things, which is a win-win. 6. Hair is made up of protein and water, so there's a balance that must be preserved in the care of hair. When using any strengthening treatment, always ensure to immediately following up with a deeply hydrating and moisturizing treatment to balance the hair out, and I personally think that Aphogee happens to be one of those good treatments that give you everything to ensure the right balance of intensive strengthening and hydration as you follow the specified directions for use. Not following the manufacturer's direction is what could lead to dryness and other things. However, there are other options, that are just as effective as Aphogee, on the market...you just need to know what you're looking for and get the right ones. 7. The heat tools you use are extremely important as well!! Using a hair straightener with uneven heating across the plates can definitely cause heat damage. You should also ensure that you use a blow-dryer that can be well regulated, to blow dry. Another idea is to actually dry hair with magnetic rollers using indirect heat, before straightening. Apologies for the lengthy post, however I believe that this is important information that we can all learn from. I wish you the very best on your new journey, so keep winning!!!

Absolutely gorgeous!! Your long hair was beautiful, but that short cut is simply lovely! Thank you for sharing with us, and I’m glad you love your new look 🤗

My mama never let me use heat in my hair for this reason, so it's become my biggest fear. I did want to get it done for my first week of school but this definitely erased any regret I felt for not doing it. Even though the result is pretty, it's risky so honestly I think getting a nice wig on can give similar results without the risk of all of that potentially long term damage! she still looks so beautiful after that chop and it's great to see her handle it well! made me relax and think that it's hair it will grow back eventually!

Your hair would grow even healthier and more beautifully! I’m sure of it

This happened to me the first time I had my natural hair straightened. I had different spots with hair that wouldn't revert back. Took awhile for it to get back to normal. I didn't cut it though, just kept it in different protective styles. I do still flat iron my hair myself like twice a year just to trim the ends. Love the short cut on you! ❤️

You literally look so good with short hair

I had the same thing happened to me, but I hung in there. Alot of condition treatments and patience. Alit of updos and finally 6 months later, my curls are back..different.. but back. Never again for me. I'm glad you did what worked for you. I wish you're new journey the best..

This happened to me almost 3 years ago. My hair was mid-back at the time and would not go back curly. I washed 5 times and it smelled like sulphur. I had some of it cut to make it look a little better. It grew so long over two years to the point my hair was almost to my tailbone but the damage had everything below my shoulders or so stringy. I could see right through it. I just finally chopped it all of to mid neck in November. It’s all back curly now and I’ve had to cut twice since to be sure the damage was all gone. It’s so much healthier now and it will be long again by the end of the year.

I needed this video. Got a silk press after 3 years of being natural and it ruined my hair. I just cut majority of my hair off and got passion twist. I was sad but life goes on. Thanks for sharing

Yes, Im scalp bald and I want to see your content. You're so adorable, Sis!!! Ancestors shinning on you girl.

i know it's devastating to lose your hair by heat damage ;^; BUT YOU ARE KILLLING IT WITH THE SHORT HAIR OMGGG you look soo gorgeous!

May I just say that you look stunning! I know the pain of losing hair to damage and the alternating panic and denial about what just happened. I’m sure you’ll be back to your goals, but in the meantime, you rock this look!

Aww Debs I’m sorry about your hair😌But I’m glad you found a way to make it work.Yes to a new hair journey✨it’ll bounce back❤️

You’re so pretty! The short cut actually brings out your features

The stylist mustve done something wrong. Usually heat damage happens over time. Heat damage after one time is strange. Either heat was too high or the heat protectant wasn’t strong enough or maybe enough of it wasn’t used. I’m sorry this happened to you. I am a straight hair natural (a month in) and I flat iron once a week on 390 degrees and I have no damage yet. I don’t mind my hair being heat trained but I do not want breakage. So I do many treatments on wash day. I haven’t been to a salon in many many many years. I just don’t trust people in my head smh. I’d rather ruin my own head than pay someone to ruin it. I love short cuts (shaved my head a year ago) and you are beautiful.

I almost cried but then seeing how gorgeous you looked with your teeny-weeny curls, I was like Dayum, there's no stopping you! 😍

Girl, you are gorgeous with your short and longer. Love the cut. But, I know it wasn't intentional and as you said took an emotional blow. I look forward to watching you continue your natural hair journey. I will say that watching the video of where they were doing your silk press, it seemed like the flat iron was waaaaay too hot. My hair is very similar to yours and I've done silk presses without heat damage. But I totally understand why after this experience why you aren't open to heat.

This video made me go watch your actual silk press video.....so many things went wrong 💔😕and your short hair looks so stunning on you

This is so heartbreaking. Despite everything being done by the book, it still went sideways. It's good though that the salon took full responsibility and offered you complimentary treatments. The short hair is super cute on you

Sorry to hear about your hair loss. You dealt with it very well. When you came on screen with your short cut and makeup, I was blown away by your beauty! You look stunning!!! It will grow back soon. Your positive attitude shines!

10:54 girl, I would cry too😭 now idk if I should continue with my first planned silk press.

You look absolutely stunning with short hair.

😭😭As someone who has gotten quite a few silk presses and done some of my own I don't believe this was heat damage. When coming off of a silk press I've learned that as far as low porosity thick hair its always best to shampoo first to remove all of the built up product(oils heat protectant serums etc..) THEN condition and return all of the moisture to your hair and sometimes it takes multiple washes. But none the less the silk press was gorgeous and your hair still looks great but I don't believe this was heat damage because your roots reverted fully and that's where she was applying the most heat (2-3 passes) also I've seen some comments about the smoke from the blowdryer.. that was the product most likely oil or a heat protectant its common and doesn't signify heat damage...

Getting heat damage is literally my worst fear, i’ve had 2 relaxers in my lifetime and had to big chop twice and now I’m still continuing my natural hair journey and trying to use as little heat as possible. But the difference between me and you is that you look absolutely drop dead GORGEOUS with short hair omg. So so stunning

Girl. You are STUNNING with that short cut. I'm so sorry that you went through this. I just had mine silk pressed and have some damage and have decided the same thing. If I don't like the way it looks going forward, I will cut it. I know this video is old now, but I had to post to say how gorgeous you are!

The big chop is Giving! You're gorgeous 😍😍😍😍

The same thing happened to me when I got a Dominican Blow Out. I didn't cut it off though because I was self conscious. Your hair after the big chop looks absolutely divine and makes me want to cut mine after growing out this damage for years! Really looking forward to your new journey. Thank you for sharing with us!

Your short hair is absolutely beautiful!💕 I'm natural and through trial and error. I have completely stopped ✋️putting any heat in my hair. I haven't had heat in my hair in 5/6 years. My natural stylist does my natural hair braid updos or twist on my wet hair. Heat is bad for natural hair I don't care what any other naturalists say!

We live and we learn, but that new look on you is 🔥 ♨️ It takes plenty of guts to go on this international platform to share this traumatic experience. You're a warrior. I'll be following your hair journey, which I pray will be better than before 🙏🏿

You look so beautiful with the short hairr!!!😍😍 I’m happy I wasn’t the only one who experienced this. Thank you for sharing❤️🥰

You're so inspiring. I can't imagine what that must have felt like. I almost cried watching this. I'm so glad you found a way to turn the situation around. Your mindset is so beautiful.❤️

12:46 You look amazing. I'm so sorry your hair was damaged. You are bounced back in the best way. Love the short finger curls. Can't wait to see you grow it back out

My heart hurts for you 😭 but you look so beautiful with the TWA!! I'm happy the salon took responsibility for damaging your hair because the stylist controls how your hair will turn out. You're going to come back so strong!!! 💪🏾

You are model gorgeous with that big chop!!! I know it was sad what happened but man did you rock that short hair!! You’re so beautiful!!

I'm so sorry about the heat damage. I know it can be painful to deal with because as women, our hair is our crowning glory. It's good that the salon accepted responsibility for the heat damage. Hopefully, they will review their process and make changes as needed. I will say, the short-cut looks amazing on you!