She snuck and got a relaxer!! 

I definitely prefer my hair natural versus relaxed. My hair has achieved lengths it never achieved with relaxers, but I don’t knock other people relaxing. It’s literally not my business. Black women should do what makes them happy.

The trim is always so satisfying to watch. ☺

I have relaxed hair I spent most of my life natural, relaxers are easier to maintain for me. I like how you say that everyone has to do what works for them.

A culturally appropriate dermatologist! As a baby my son lost a patch of his hair because the dermatologist I took him to was not familiar with our issues. His pediatrician diagnosed and treated him appropriately. Lesson learned.

"Results will show up when you do"... That's a whole word!

I've been natural for 6 years now and it's really hard because I'm afro-Italian, I live in a little town in Italy where there are no natural hair salons for type 4 hair🙁, the only one I know of is located in Milan. Braids have been my salvation. You Americans are so lucky 😍.

You’re spot on about our cultural and calling relaxers “perms”. I went to a salon in a rural area as a teen and asked for a perm.. thinking I was getting relaxer. Lmao I ended up with a perm and resembled Ronald Mc Donald. 🤣😂

It is very important that hairdresser don’t judge clients for what they did with their own hair.

I've been natural for 7 years and my hair is finally getting to the length and health that I desire. When I was relaxed length retention was much easier for me and styling was a breeze. I was tempted a couple years ago to go back to relaxers because I was exhausted and frustrated with all the set backs. 🤦🏾‍♀️ So I decided to leave her alone (before I made a decision I might regret) and do protective styles more often. Me and Miss Thang (my hair) are on good terms now and we're flourishing and growing! Okay!👌🏾😉 It's been a j o u r n e y chile 😥, but a blessing! 🙌🏾🙏🏾 I love my natural hair, Miss Thang has taught me much patience & grace! 😍😂🤣

I'm natural but I miss the convenience of a relaxer. I could wear my hair straight in the summer & didn't have to worry about sweating it out.

My first day of cosmetology school is thisTuesday, wish me luck ladies :D,

I love having a relaxer. I transitioned to natural, and stayed that way for 4 years. It was too much work for me, so I switched back. I still don't use heat, trim every 3 months, and keep it hydrated. It's thriving❤. BTW, Kee you are so dope!

I’m in the army as well and snatched out a whole chunk of my hair in the nape of my head because my bun was too tight 🤦🏾‍♀️. I was so devastated lol. I put castor oil on it every night and massaged the area and it eventually grew back months later.

Short story on what broke me from calling relaxers "perms". When I was a teen I made an appointment with my stylist for a 'Perm' He comes out different size perm rods while holding them next to my hair saying he's was checking to see what size I need for the perm I was getting. I was confused. He then explained that a relaxer relaxes your hair while a perm curls it up. So he asked me again...what service was I there for. A relaxer, please. I have not confused the two since.

I’m so glad you said even though you are team natural, some people can still have healthy relaxed hair and some people’s hair does better relaxed. That would be me lol 🙋🏽‍♀️. I recently relaxed this year after almost 9 years natural and my hair did horrible that whole time no matter what I did. Now that I’m relaxed my hair is doing soooo much better. Like you said, people have to do what works for them!!! I’m so happy I relaxed.

I've gone the natural route twice, while it's pretty when it's longer my free time disappeared. I'm 46, work out 5 days a week, sweat from the head so a blowout never stayed nice. My health takes priority so I'm relaxed again, hair is still thick and just past mid back length. Regardless, I love watching these videos!

My cousin got the Rio relaxer back in the day and all her hair fell out at the roots! Chil' my grief over my mom refusing to let me relax my hair melted away fast as my cousins hair did.🤣 I'm pushing 40 and I still got virgin locks. Sis, I was shook!

I mean this very respectfully. There is just something about a black woman’s voice that relaxes me and just makes me feel at home. I love to learn the techniques you use/products for heat and damage protection! I’m a bright blonde so I need all the moisture and protection I can get 😆Love your videos ❤️

I've had a relaxer for 38 years. I've never processed my hair myself, I don't blow dry it and I get regular trims. I've never had any problems

In Spanish we say “la práctica hace al maestro” which translates to “practice makes the master(or teacher)“ ☺️ just thought I’d mention since you said no one can be perfect ❤️

I always Love your quotes at the beginning…. THIS ONE: “ results show up when you do”. Is SO right on!

"Results will show up when you do" whoaaaa I needed those words today

I got relaxers from 10-13 against my will, despite the very first relaxer breaking off my hair (which I was blamed for, but I wasn't doing my own hair at 10). Currently at 23 I am happily natural--tired arms and all. Also, ♊️ gang

The way your hand glides when you blow and cut is absolutely amazing!!! You're so soft in your clients hair!!! I love it!

To your client: thank you for your service. I been relaxed for a min, I ain't going back. I was in the military too and relaxed hair was easier for me to maintain.

My mom relaxed my hair at a young age because it was difficult for her to manage it. My last relaxer was in 2013, and I'm never going back to relaxers. I love the versatility of my hair. Every wash, i don't usually know what I'll do until I'm doing it

I’d be SO WILLING to travel from Florida for your gentleness, expertise, and results!! Gotta get to you before the end of next year!

The best adviser on hair ever!

As a female veteran, if I were still on active duty, I would probably still be in a relaxer. A quick ponytail in my cap made life easier.

I have never liked doing my hair and had sisterlocks for over 20 years. We due to age and medication I had to cut my locks off due to severe breakage and thinning. For whatever reason, your channel popped up and I can't stop watching. You are amazing! I wish I lived in your area/state I would definitely become a regular. Keep doing what you do.

I used to get compliments on my relaxed hair but I feel I get even more in my natural hair. My hair is lucky enough to be dense, coarse, and versatile so 🤷🏾‍♀️ that's why I stayed natural. Relaxers did feel easier though lol but that mightve just been going to the hairdresser every month.

I'd been natural for about nine years or so when I started on my hair journey. And it just stagnated. I did it all from finger detangling to porosity tests and staying away from heat and the laundry list of thing that I 'should' have done was quite extensive. But my hair just remained at the same length and was still quite difficult to manage. And that's putting it mildly. So last year I decided it would either be a big chop and short hair for the rest of my life or a relaxer. I figured I was already planning on chopping it off anyway so if the relaxer results were not what I wanted I'd still cut it off. But my hair just came into its own. It suddenly became easier to manage. My wash days were super easy and short and it just started retaining length and felt and looked amazing. Granted I didn't get it bone straight but rather loosened my curl pattern which is naturally super tight. But that small change made a world of difference. I won't say its for everyone. I've seen and heard enough relaxer horror stories to know that to be true. And there is a massive movement out there hell bent on shaming individuals who decide to relax their hair deciding that they aren't doing it for the right reasons etc causing a lot of people who find it next to impossible to manage their natural hair continue in their difficult hair journeys unassisted. But I'm glad I got my relaxer. As she said, do you. A relaxer is what I needed to restore faith in my hair and keep me on my hair journey. So don't be afraid to do what works for you and your circumstances. Only you know how heavy the crown that sits on your head is.

Her hair is beautiful! I understand her struggle. I am an Army veteran. I went natural in 2010 and I started my locs in 2017. I LOVE my hair! Natural is definitely the way for me! My hair is almost waist length and it is healthy! I'm a Scorpio.

I love how much of a perfectionist you are, taking your time to get every strand and tending each curl. LOVE IT!!

I have been natural since 2001 before it was very popular. I would NEVER go back to relaxing my hair. The relaxer burned so bad. That's why I stopped. The smell of the relaxer was so bad as well. I remember the shampoo girl did not wash the relaxer out completely and my hair was stuck to my scalp. I did not enjoy any part of getting my hair relaxed, because my experiences were all bad. With that said I would not talk badly about someone who relax their hair. We have the right to do what we want with our hair. So NO JUDGMENT from me.

Thank You Soooooo much for this! Two of my friends are natural heads. They judge me for getting relaxers. Comment such as “ You must love chemical burns (which I NEVER get) or “I don’t have to conform to the white man’s acceptance of me because I love me and I’m proud to be a black woman!” I too am proud to be a black woman!!! I got my first relaxer at 10 years old (Gentle Treatment). I was so excited! My hair was and still is really thick. My mom would spend hours pressing my hair on every other Saturday evening. My sister went first because her curl pattern was much looser than mine and was much faster and easier. The relaxer changed both my life and my mother’s as well. Today I’m 46 and still relaxing my hair. I discovered your channel a few months ago, and tho I’m not natural I have adopted your technique!!!!! You keep me company on the days I have to do my own hair. Your Channel is absolutely amazing. You are gifted as well as humble. ARIES ALL DAY

Honestly I feel my hair thrived with a relaxer but my scalp didn't. I stayed having the worst dandruff. Since being natural my hair has had setbacks but it is healthy now. But my scalp has stayed clean and healthy.

I love watching your videos! Even if I'm a SE Asian with straight 2A hair and I'll probably never use any of the tips you give here, it's still so fascinating and satisfying to watch you transform these women's hairs.

Her reaction at the end was so bloody wonderful. She is so happy with the results of her hair. Hair should always move and flow.

13:46 it’s actually really sad that we as black women used to be taught that the hair that grew out of our heads naturally was “bad” hair. i’m sure there are STILL people who believe/are taught that they have “bad” hair and that’s ridiculous :(

I got my first relaxer at 17, my mom never allowed us to put chemicals in our hair so I waited until I went off to college lol, yup I snuck and got a relaxer too! Then I had my last relaxer when I was 22 and big chopped 10/10/10. My hair was so short and thin when I relaxed it, it never grew past my collarbone, I finally got it to tailbone length when I went back to natural. I could never go back to the creamy crack. Just like you said, I love the versatility of my natural 4C hair. My hair is my crown ❤️ I get a silk press every 6 months when I get it cut.

My parents started relaxing my hair from the age of 10, but as I grew older I was tired of the expense, the burns during the process, my failing out I was also tired of the crack smell😂 so in 2011, I decided cold turkey to go natural, not the big chop, but gradually and I don’t regret it at all. When my hair was totally natural I was shocked because I saw the texture of my hair for the very first time in over 20 years and I felt great!!

My mom put a relaxer in my hair when I was a little girl, but I transitioned to natural last year. I'm completely natural now and I'm embracing it. I'm learning my hair all over again. I love what you said about how people should agree to disagree because we all have different opinions and beliefs when it comes to hair or anything. Btw I'm reppin' for the Aries Nation! ♈🙌🏾

I understand why she did it and I don't blame her.

I am natural but I honestly think when I was relaxed my hair grew better. In any case your videos are always satisfying to watch. Also, thank you for being a teacher on the RU-vid school of nonexistence. I have learned how to trim my own hair and what techniques to use to limit breakage as well as products to use for my 4c hair. You and your staff/sisters/salon/brand are truly a gift to all of us.

I get relaxers every 3 months strictly for easier maintenance. I smooth the relaxer but take it off right after as I'm not into bone straight hair. People look at my hair and think it's natural ( which is fine). Then they laugh telling me I didn't do the "perm" right. People do what's best for THEM and THEIR hair.

I haven't had a relaxer in over a year. I miss it 😭😭!!! The natural phase is quite intimidating to me. I've been getting my hair braided, when I take them out, I have no clue what to do with my hair 🥴.

I can't imagine how hard it would be to take care of natural hair when you've been deployed. There isn't gonna be the time or the products to keep it healthy.

From my perspective: Relaxers are for making curly hair straight and Perms are for making straight hair curly. But since Perm is short for Permanent, there really needs to be a different name for the staight to curl change, since both things are altering the natural state of the hair in a permanent (until it grows out) way.

I used to get relaxers and I tried to go natural but it made my hair worse being natural. It took me THIS YEAR at the age of 20 to finally be able to do my hair because I found out I have scalp eczema and the relaxers helped get rid of it. But I went to a less harsh treatment, a texturizer and my hair is really growing and I'm actually able to do it without momma's help 😂😭

I LOVE my relaxer! I relax it myself. And, I never envision myself going back to natural hair. 😍

I'm getting my hair relaxed next month just because I don't know what styles to do and how to maintain my natural hair long term 🙈.. I'm glad for the change tho

Lol. She was hilarious at the end. Thank you for your services Miss!

I never comment but had to because I am so mad at my mom for relaxing my hair. I am Puerto Rican and Black American. I had beautiful thick curly hair. My mother being fully boricua didn't know how to handle my hair so she relaxed it when I was 9 years old. Now as a mom with a daughter and two sons. I have learned how to treat my kids hair especially my daughter. Thank you for teaching me how to keep my daughter's natural hair thriving. I feel like I finally know what I am doing. Seeing the constant growth in her hair is everything for me. I wish I had a chance to get my curls back. Stay safe and healthy.God Bless

I've been Natura 7 years now. Yes, it can be very challenging (especially while transitioning before the big chop) finding products that work for your hair, detangling, wash day, etc. But how can you beat sweating with freedom, embracing the rain on your fro, rocking a hairstyle using only water, conditioner, and gel, and last but not least HEALTHY HAIR👏🏾 I've mastered my hair to the point I only use a comb to create parts. It has become very convenient. I only straightened it to get a good trim (twice a year) if I want it straightened longer or color I buy weave. With relaxer, you have to CONSISTENTLY combat the chemicals in order to have healthy thriving hair. I'll NEVER go back to the creamy crack🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

I’ve had my hair relaxed for over 10 years now, I’ve done all types of stuff to my hair while relaxed including permanent color. I have tried transitioning back to natural a couple of times but I don’t know how to do my natural hair and when I was natural I’d get it braided and it would be way too tight and i got tired of that. Maybe one day I may go natural but I like the ease of relaxed hair. My wash days are quick and easy. My hair grows just the same with a relaxer so I’m sticking with it !

Gemini here! Also, I just discovered you and I LOOOOVE the work you do! I'm a licensed hairstylist, but about a year ago unfollowed all the hairstylists I used to watch, and over the last several months have lost my passion for hair due to anxiety and noise sensitivity. Your videos are giving me my first hair feels in months. Thank you ❤️

Went natural in December 2017 and I'm not looking back. The chemical burns and breakage I got were the worst. Love your channel, bless up, Gemini as well😘😘😁😘😘

I had a relaxer from age 6 - 25 . Although my natural hair takes a lot of work & I still don’t get it. I STILL put it in a ponytail which looks cute but doesn’t make me feel good that I’m 32 walkin round with a top knot. I’m grateful I have a head full of thick hair, but it’s not the easiest. But tbh, I don’t think a relaxer would be any “easier”

I dunno why, but watching any hair care, cutting, washing, brushing, is just SOO relaxing🥰🥰🥰

I love how full her hair is. Her curls are juiccyyyyy 🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

just when i was searching for something to watch!! side note: the title of this video had me cracking up for some reason😭 it’s probably because i imagined one of my friends saying it and she’s funny af lol

Watching you work is so relaxing and anti stressing. Your level of knowledge and professionalism is outstanding.

Been on quite the hair journey this year, found out I’m a wavey (2a,2b) started following the curly girl method and it’s been amazing, didn’t realize how dry my hair actually was lol now I can wear my waves and can sneeze and not have to detangle ha ha . Love watching you trim those dead ends off

I’ve always had relaxers since I was a little girl, my grandma would always give me one every other month and it’s really all I’ve known. Still to this day I use them but I try to stretch the time in between. I’ve tried to go natural but the truth is I really don’t know how to care for my hair otherwise which is a fail on my part. It’s just easier to manage that way. I really enjoy watching your videos, I don’t know how I stumbled onto your page but I’m so glad I did!

All of your client are always “life ready” after their appointment 😂 I love it so much.

Great work as usual! I love how you are not judgmental about relaxers. After trying to go natural about 5 times in the last 7 years or so, my relaxer is easier for me to keep up. Plus, dealing with 2 textures was hard (my hair would shed something terrible!) and I didn’t dn’t want to cut off my bra strap length hair

I am mixed race from Africa and I relax my hair. When it wasn't relaxed it was dry and really difficult to style and so I just kept it tied up and it broke into different lengths. Now relaxed, as long as I keep it hydrated, my hair is tops! One thing that does damage my hair is dyeing it. I have light ash brown hair so a lot of sun has an effect on it. But also your age has a lot to with it. I didn't have my mum to teach me what to do with our kind of hair so my twenties were a breakage disaster. 30s, it's doing better :) Love your channel!

Angel Hairdresser. And beautiful client. Thank you for your service Ma'am. Two lovely ladies.

Gemini!!! 6/19!!! Yessssssssssssssssssssss they always bad talk us, but we’re overall good people. Every sign has a bad bunch it’s not just us. Get you a good Gemini in your life and you’ll never let em go!

I am a middle aged, English white woman who is OBSESSED with this channel!

I really love this hairdresser .. non judgemental and so kind … and very skilful xx

I remember that conversation many moons ago about relaxers and perms (ammonium thioglycolate). Still some folks call them 'perms.' I also remember my teacher at Wilfred Academy (Philly) corrected our lingo about color. She said, "you dye towels; you color hair." Those are just lil' tidbits that stuck with me through the years. ✂✂✂ Gemini ♊

Love your free-style cutting.

Her hair looks beautiful. She went to the right place. I need someone in FL like you. Many blessings.

I had a relaxer but my hair is so thin, I prefer to be natural since it looks fuller and I can pick out a curly fro.

With a relaxer I rarely ever had split ends my hair just grows crazy uneven and I could never get past shoulder length. I’ve been natural since I’ll say 2012 and fairy knots and split ends eat up all my length . I’ve tried wash and goes (in the summer months)and protective styling for months at a time but these ends and knots won’t let me be great! My hair was healthiest with a jerry curl 😂

I just want to say May God blesses you. Your talent comes from God. The way you bring smiles to people is amazing. The world is grateful for people like you. Whenever I want to relax I just watch your videos. Is so good to hear your voice fulll of the love of God for each client. The best part at the end every body look amazing. My best wishes.

I LOVEEEEE your commentary on this video, especially in regard to having healthy hair with a relaxer. It's been 9 years since I've had one, but I'm so tempted to get a relaxer because my hair was easier for me to maintain and it grew so well when I had one. I'm struggling so hard being natural, heavy breakage and everything! It's so hard to find a stylist in Philly that does natural hair and not just weaves. They're always booked like 3-6 months out. 🤦🏿‍♀️

I love it. I was a relaxer girl because I grew up that way after the straightening comb. I've been natural since 2014. I don't believe I will ever go back to the relaxer. I found that Design Essentials are the products that work for me. And I'm extremely happy with my natural curl pattern. ♥️♥️♥️

Your hands are blessed. I love how you care for hair and teach us techniques to help our hair look its best.

Thank you, Ang, for your service.

I have been getting relaxers for over 10 years and I love it! Curly hair requires more moisture than relaxed hair and more time to take care of it. With relaxed hair you only need to moisturize your hair once a week and you can literally wash your hair, comb it in less than 10 minutes and let it air dry. A wash day with relaxed hair is less than 30 minutes. A wash day with thick curly hair can last an hour or more. I don't want to spend more than 30 minutes on my hair during wash day. I just love the convenience that relaxed hair gives you. It's much easier and CHEAPER to maintain.

The natural and the relaxed hair community appreciate your patience and honesty Thank you for not judging anymore If I lived near you you would be my perfect Hairstylist

I love getting my hair relaxed. It's shinier, easier to style, and grows like crazy. I remember the first time I got my hair permanently straightened and I just let it air dry. LIFE. CHANGING.

When I was younger, my mother, my sister and I always permed our hair. It was super healthy. When I turned 8, I started to watch curly/natural hair videos and wanted to do the big chop. I went natural and I am 11 yrs old and My hair is shoulder length.

I’m natural now. But as soon as my color grows out, I’m getting a relaxer. My hair was so much healthier. I kept it in a bob. I loved it.

My hair flourishes in it's natural state, but I took very good care of it when I had relaxers. As hesitant as I was to go natural, I don't regret going natural! Last relaxer was August 2013!

I had "bra strap length" healthy hair with a relaxer AND now with natural hair so I definitely think that relaxed hair can be healthy if properly maintained.However I've experienced far less breakage while being natural so length retention was easier for me even though styling wasn't.

Your voice is so calming and I really appreciate your reminders to us to stop judging. Lord knows I need them! Thanks for posting x

I wish there was someone in my area that did hair this well

I have been a natural hair sista since 2015. Up to this point, my hair has grown better with a relaxer. I believe that is because of the care I give my hair, which means I need to do better. No matter what, I have no desire to get a relaxer. I ♥️ being a natural hair sista.

I don't know why anyone would put a thumbs down on your videos. The clients' hair is always nice and healthy when they leave. Ends clipped and styled wonderfully. I can't with the haters. Keep doing a great job! I also have my license and I am a Gemini. I love your videos they are so relaxing to me.

Again, another Masterclass in healthy haircare!!! Thanks girl!!!

You’re an amazing beautician! You always do a wonderful job on your clients hair. My zodiac sign is Pisces ♓️

This was a very enlightening tutorial. I think that you did her hair much justice. I look forward to watching more.

I’m a Scorpio! 😌✌🏾 I always love watching these black hair videos- it inspires me to try to do better with my own hair..I’ve had dreads for almost my entire life (17 yrs) and now I’m 18 and had them cut, and it’s a whole new world for me 😅 I don’t even know how to figure out what my hair type is man

The tuck behind the ear was just the right touch 😍🤌

It’s so satisfying watching you trim her ends. Her hair looks beautiful and healthy 😍😍

Just a white girl with short hair who is absolutely hooked on this channel!!! I'm totally loving the transformations of the clients. You always make their hair look so glossy and healthy, it's so fascinating and relaxing to watch. All of your ladies are super beautiful too!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤