I miss my RELAXED hair but I don't miss the HEALTH risks.

@Liy798

Жыл бұрын

Omg the thoughts straight out my head!

@AyeJye

Жыл бұрын

I just get silk press it looks just like a relaxer with no chemicals

@flipdedo

Жыл бұрын

I know that's right! 👏

@valjolly7469

Жыл бұрын

Nope I’m good with the relaxers. Been there done that.

@NoName-sp5dp

Жыл бұрын

I mean unless you're not following the box instructions. You'll be fine

This is the healthiest looking relaxed hair I’ve ever seen 😍

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

🤗😊🥰Thank youuu

@teatime635

3 ай бұрын

That's because she blow dries it along with deep conditioning treatments EVERY week. Perm and water 💧 don't mix so if you wear a perm you must blow dry and wear your hair dry and not wet and you can achieve healthy hair with weekly oil and conditioning treatments. No wash and goes because the hair will break and be thin because perm and water are a no no .

My hair was the longest when relaxed and healthiest. I think it's different strokes for different folks.. do what's best for your hair

@potatopotatoeOG

Жыл бұрын

Fam😢

@Babygirl-vt2gl

3 ай бұрын

Your hair can't be healthier as a result of relaxer tho? You're saying you took better care of it when it was.

Natural hair was sooo time consuming for me . I permed my hair yesterday after being natural for a few years. ❤ It felt good to just comb my hair without it hurting.

There's a lawsuit against D&L right now for give us cancers and Fibroids.. Be careful. I'm in the process of joining the suit now because I have fibroids. I'm natural now since 2017 been tempted to relax but I'm kind of afraid now. Your hair is pretty tho!!!

@NoName-sp5dp

Жыл бұрын

If you use it wrong

@ChocolateDutch8012

Жыл бұрын

@@NoName-sp5dp how do you do that?

@Codi892

Жыл бұрын

​@@NoName-sp5dp It's not about using it wrong. It's the chemicals in it period. Smh.

@user-gu6vf3je1d

Жыл бұрын

Blah blah

@BlackGirlLovesAnime6

Жыл бұрын

@@user-gu6vf3je1d lol girl theres literally a class action lawsuit right now but we already knew it was cancerous from documentaries like good hair and common sense.

I came to the comments just to see how many folks warned about the dangers of relaxers. I had one for 10 years and now natural for 4. I understand the genuine concern but I just don’t get why folks think a stranger is going to change what they do based off KZread comments. Some folks have gotten downright nasty. I think every black woman is aware of the risks but folks are gonna do what they wanna do. Let them live. 🙏🏽

@rajecks

Жыл бұрын

NO one is preventing anyone from living. The comments are not necessarily for the KZreadr but to educate people who may come across her video. Whenever you put content on a public platform then get ready for feedback. She is getting views off the feedback and would trigger the algorithm to recommend her video. So it is a win for her regardless.

@danaglass1265

Жыл бұрын

@@rajecks YOU might not but others have and do on multiple videos. It’s giving weird. I said exactly what I meant and felt. We all have opinions. My point is they don’t have to be nasty. Hence, let people live. Thats it and that’s all. 💕

Ooooh a girl who understands that healthy relaxed hair takes the same amount of work as natural hair!! Your hair looks lovely sis.

I would strongly caution you about relaxers. As a former relaxer user and have been natural for 8+ years, there has been significant evidence of a direct link of relaxers causing cancer and fibroids. I had 13 fibroids removed via myomectomy and I strongly believe the chemicals contributed to the formation thereof. I strongly believe the reason Black women have fibroids more than other ethnicities is because of relaxers. Self-hate of our hair is more profitable on many levels for the opposition.

@ladyn5273

Жыл бұрын

I just came here to ask the same question because is cancer or fibroids worth it for relaxed hair??

@elliekatx

Жыл бұрын

A lot of things we eat and use on a daily can cause cancer, so you’re going to have to do more then stop using relaxers.

@teshamiller6001

Жыл бұрын

@@elliekatx you are correct, and most natural women understand this and already live a more holistic lifestyle that includes natural organic Whole Foods and other body and household products. Most of us have researched for hours and our natural hair is so much more than a style decision. Natural hair isn’t the only aspect of living a holistic lifestyle, However, the subject of this particular video is hair relaxers, so the comments are primarily going to be about hair.

@beautifullovely1213

Жыл бұрын

Ik woman how have been natural and still ended up with cancer and fibroids so it really doesn't matter especially when everything is linked to cancer.

@jazzip

Жыл бұрын

@@beautifullovely1213that doesn’t mean throw caution to the wind. You can try and minimize your risk factors.

Your hair is an encouragement. I’m at a crossroads. Not sure if I want to keep relaxing, but your videos and hair are nice. ❤

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

❤️🤗

@mynameisjeff5267

Жыл бұрын

I'm also at those crossroads right now. Leaning more towards going natural atm

@orangemoon9634

Жыл бұрын

​@@DenaJ It is scientifically proven that perms are cancer-causing 🙏🏾Be safe

@jesslocd

Жыл бұрын

Come to the locd side, we have freedom….. and cookies 😈 💜

@HealthyHairJourney

Жыл бұрын

Maybe you can consider heat training because you can loosen your curl pattern with heat. I do this and my hair is thriving.

My hair grows best natural, it grows relaxed too just breaks off so easily. So I chopped it down to like half an inch in July and got a silk press and trim two weeks ago it’s already to my shoulders. So guess I’m staying natural 😅

She’s aware of the severe risks y’all, it’s her body & her health

I use to relax my hair this often as well, then I found I was pregnant 7 years ago and just stopped. It was around this time I noticed as well that the frequent headaches I had, suddenly disappeared. I'll probably never relax my hair again.

@Cindy99765

Жыл бұрын

There's a lawsuit about relaxers causing infertility and uterine fibroids so I think you made a good decision.

@PEACE_HAIRGREASE

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been clean 18years 💪🏽✊🏾

@Talania12

Жыл бұрын

@@Cindy99765I didn’t know about the infertility. That is really sad and makes me think this could have been purposely orchestrated

Your mom is so neat with her application!

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

She's trying.. Lol.

I hope all of these “class action suit” girlies only use organic household products. Don’t drink, smoke, wear mask at the nail salon etc !! I hope all of you are Covid vaccinated. Yes relaxers have harsh chemicals but so does dye, bleach, etc. not everyone has fibroids from relaxers. DoorDash has a class action suit but it’s still up and running.

@SamanthaBryan2877

9 ай бұрын

what is the covid vax going to do? It does a poor job.

@tinawalker5335

3 ай бұрын

I think it’s the documented cases of ovarian cancer. It’s kind of like smoking cigarettes or using baby powder on your cooch at this point but to each their own.

I’m not sure a lot of people realize there are health risk with a lot of things majority of people do daily. Like drinking alcohol and even soda or the foods you eat. Y’all making it seem like everyone who perms their hair gets cancer and that simply not true. You can get cancer or medical conditions from anything now a days.

@JuicyJ.86

9 ай бұрын

THANK YOOUUUUU!!!!!

@Tiff910

4 ай бұрын

I agree

I had looonnggg relaxed hair for four decades. It was so long But oh so thin. Natural now for almost two years and I can’t believe how much I love my natural hair. Definitely different strokes though. For the relaxed ladies - hope you stay healthy and your hair is pretty

You're absolutely gorgeous. As a mother myself, one could see the love and care that your hair is getting from your mother. I enjoy watching you both.

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

🤗🤗 Thank you

I think it really depends on your hair “quality” for a lack there of better words. My thin hair can’t take relaxers it’s just like the strands are too weak. It always seems like the ladies with thicker strands seems to have better results at length retention.

@Cindy99765

Жыл бұрын

I'd also ask a doctor to test your mineral levels, like iron and b12. Also to check with a dermatologist if you have a scalp condition like psoriasis or a fungal infection that can cause hair breakage.

@TheAS687

Жыл бұрын

@@Cindy99765 right as my life has continued to progress I’ve realized a physician doesn’t need to always diagnose something that might just be normal genetics or me continuing to cause damage to my scalp through chemical treatments. Everything doesn’t need a diagnosis and associated medications. But thank you for the advice.

@Cindy99765

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAS687 I agree that not everything requires a diagnosis. I mentioned it because my sister had iron deficiency anemia for years and never knew, and it made her hair thinner than normal and caused other issues. I just want the best health for fellow black women

@quinnhayes3046

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAS687 yea she’s right i have low b12 and iron levels making me anemic and it’s causing my hair to be thinner in most areas besides the back and it made me hair unhealthy for a long time before i realized

Such a gorgeous head of hair

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

Thank you🤗🤗🤗

And they say you can’t have healthy relaxed hair!! Honey y’all better stop letting social media make y’all feel like you “have to” be natural! Her hair is beautiful!! 🥰🥰

@teshamiller6001

Жыл бұрын

You can’t, but there are ways you can prep it and care for it to make it “appear” beautiful and healthy. The reason relaxers straighten hair is because they literally burn the disulfide bonds in the curl, permanently breaking them, rendering the hair shaft straight, so relaxed hair by it’s very nature, is technically damaged hair. Relaxers have also been proven to cause cancers of the reproductive system and follicle death. That being said, if you don’t wear your curls, you don’t care about burning the protein bonds. 🤷🏾‍♀️As long as women love their hair and themselves it shouldn’t be a debate. It’s a matter of personal preference. Stating the scientific facts about a hair relaxer doesn’t always equate to thinking women have to be natural. It’s just stating what is proven for those who want to live a natural lifestyle and feel that their reproductive health is important enough to not use certain products. The education really isn’t for women who use hair relaxers and don’t plan on being natural.

@ais.shuichi

Жыл бұрын

Cause you can't duh. The relaxer has chemicals that forces the hair to turn straight. How is that healthy? Make it make sense ma'am. Making it look healthy it's a different thing 🥱

@GypsyIndigoBlu

Жыл бұрын

Ummm these relaxer companies have lawsuits against them 🙄 i think its safe to say the ish wasn't leaving their hair healthy

@dolphinswilltakeover

Жыл бұрын

well it’s actually u can’t have a healthy body and relaxed hair

@itzjess88

Жыл бұрын

Health risks honey. My bestie has ovarian cancer from relaxers and is in the process of suing.

I miss relaxers 😢😂😂 tired of kinky hair i may just do the heat training or heat damage for the ones who hate that training phrase lol or just shave it I’m tired doing hair so much work

You’re beautiful and have a very good regimen!

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️

Your hair is gorgeous !! 😍

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🥰🤗

I used to have a perm now I have locs but I hate how people just tear down relaxed hair bc of the natural hair community. People smoke and do drugs and everything we eat has chemicals in it it’s not like she’s going to perm her hair and then immediately die wtf is wrong with people

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

It's so disheartening reading the comments. Just coming online every day to the negative energy is draining... And as you rightfully say, there are some many things out there linked to cancer and other health defects.. I'm wondering why relaxed hair is such a sore thumb...🤷🏾‍♀️

@user-kpkxgtj

Жыл бұрын

The weird thing is, if anyone actually bothered to read the study that spawned this whole "relaxer causes cancer" thing, they would notice that the subjects of the study were women whose sisters previously had breast cancer - meaning they are probably already genetically predisposed to developing cancers. They would also have read the part where the researchers themselves said relaxer use correlated with a minute increase in the risk of developing cancer (like less than 1% or something, I can't recall the actual number), and they said *lifestyle factors* are a far greater cause of cancer. But everybody running around like chicken little trying to ruin someone's enjoyment of their hair. 🤦‍♀️

@Seh_seh

6 ай бұрын

​@@user-kpkxgtjpeople don't read, they just run with narratives.

@Seh_seh

6 ай бұрын

​@@DenaJ I relax my hair and will keep relaxing. I am not going to get cancer or anything. Our moms relaxed their hairs all the time and there was barely cancer in their time. Now more women are having cancer even with all the natural hair programming. I am not listening. My once is 4 months 20mins relaxer is less likely to hurt than all the junk food people eat.

I haven't relaxed my hair in over 20 years and since I learned to manage my hair chemical free, I don't miss it. But you're super for sharing 🥰

Love relaxed hair but it’s so hard to retain length 😢

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

It really is!

@Thatslaw

Жыл бұрын

I felt like it was easier to retain when I relaxed. My hair was so long even when treated it bad.

@osopetty1761

Жыл бұрын

My hair grows best relaxed

@SmithandWessonismyprotection

Жыл бұрын

Did u use a lot of heat start using heat protection

Your hair is beautiful! After all the trouble I have had with stylists, I need to do mine at home as well. I can do it myself versus paying someone to break it off and tear it down

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

You can do it!

GIRL YOU HAVE BEAUTIFUL HAIR!!

Your so lucky to have ur mum help you. I miss my mum so much. Ur hair looks lovely.

What do you moisturize & seal with?

I was doing a WHOLE lot of maintenance to my hair when I used relaxers. Since I've been natural, I don't overwork my hair. I can tell the difference.

I really miss relaxing my hair. It was so long. Cut it all off went natural now my hair won’t grow pass my shoulders. 😢

@rondas7772

Жыл бұрын

Right I feel you

I was relaxed for many, many years...that is just what we did without a thought. My hair was bone staight, long, healthy so I thought & that was it. 4 years natural now & just glad in my lifetime I found my natural self again. Have even embraced my silver strands. It feels right & I have embraced the texture & fullness ...which at times I missed with the relaxer. Will be natural for the rest of my day.

Mama did a nice job. Love you mama! 🥰😘

SO PRETTY & HEALTHY

Wow 🤩 that looks amazing.

Not to be rude but what y'all do with your own hair is your business, so mind yours. Also your hair looks lovely Dena! 💕

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alina 🤗❤️

@Artisticamy622

Жыл бұрын

@@DenaJ You're welcome ☺️❤️

Wow, you look absolutely stunning ❤️❤️❤️

My hair was at its best Relaxed. I am so tired of my natural hair because it just crumbles & breaks, dry alll the time. I hate it. Going back to relaxed soon. It’s a big stress trigger for me me & it’s about to end!

@Talania12

Жыл бұрын

Going through the same thing with my hair . It’s always dry but I realized if you put leave in conditioner and brush blow dry it out it helps a lot. If you do braids in between it can help with not having to put so much stress on your hair constantly

Definitley gotta have course or thick strands for it to look this good, everytime I relaxed my hair it looked and felt like paper and still didn't move around all silky like. Not sure if I was just relaxing it wrong or if my hair is wrong for relaxers🤣

i have relaxed hair and lately I have realisesd my hair is breaking off a lot like my edges are even gone and also I researched about what relaxers do to your hair and its not good so from now on I am going natural right now I am 6 months post relaxer and I am loving my natural hair

You’re hair is so pretty!

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much🥰

I use Dark & Lovely as well. I take it to the salon and my stylist applies it. My hair is the same length but thicker. She talked me into letting her put a mild relaxer in that she uses. BAD idea. My hair shed. I went to a dermatologist and he wrote a prescription for my hair that I had to get filled at a Compound Pharmacy. That stuff had my hair growing like Rapunzel I stop using it after a few weeks. I sold the remainder lol. It was a big bottle.

@sheenawilcox8088

Жыл бұрын

What was the name of the prescription medicine?

Every now and then someone comes along and makes me miss that creamy crack lol. The ease, the aesthetic...sigh. You take beautiful care of your hair

I miss how easy the relaxer was, but I don't miss the chemical burns. I've been natural for 7 years, hair is past my shoulders when straight but a little below my ears when coily. It's healthy and I can straighten when I want so I'm good. I'll probably never go back to a relaxer but have been thinking about becoming a straight natural.

I LOVE your hair and not to mention the length

@DenaJ

6 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️

The maintenance your mom helps you with is beautiful and so is you hair 😍 a great protective style whilst enjoying your texture would definitely be our “AMARACHI” tape in extensions perfect for relaxed 4a to 4c hair ❤️ we’d love for you to try them out

You betta relax that hair, Mama! 🤎✊🏾🙌🏾✨

Gorgeous!!

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 🤗

Watch out dear sister ❤️ It’s causing too many cancers out here.🙏🏾

that length 🥰

No gonna lie I really miss having relaxed hair it was easier and it was still healthy and long best if luck on the journey 😊

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗❤️

Nice routine, I was just saying Lord I haven't seen anyone w my length that do styles I like ,lol😅. Your video popped up. Great tips ❤God bless

@DenaJ

Ай бұрын

Ahahaha. Thanks hun 💕

Hi love. What I want to know is, during the 12 week period of not relaxing your hair, what do you do with it? How do you ensure it’s protected?

@busisiweyeni8113

6 ай бұрын

You don’t braid at all?

Good. Keep it up

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤗I will try my best💕

So beautiful 😍, you go girl

i love the shineee

Beautiful and Healthy Hair

Oh, Your hair is so Beautiful 😍. Your mother does A Good Perm. Bless You.

So pretty. How long do you keep the relaxer in?

You look like your momma 🥰 same lips n all! Your hair looks amazing ❤

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

Ahahaha. My best friend told me a long time ago that she identified my mother because we had the same lips... So I guess there's some truth it now😅 Thank youuuu 🤗

I'm so glad your showing other women how to take care of their hair you just need to do the work I have curly hair and I also do a lot of oil treatments in my hair to avoid breakage. Shea butter almond oil , olive oil and coconut oil are the best for your hair it also helps it grow.

People Can wear their hair the way they want to. I stopped relaxing my hair because I got tired of applying heat, having scalp sores and the American Cancer Society reports Women who use chemical hair straighteners and relaxers may have a higher risk of uterine cancer, according to a new study from researchers at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). Be safe and aware out here.

I think you have beautiful relaxed hair. I believe mom knows what she's doing putting on your relaxer.👍 I think you're doing wonderful taking care of your hair. It's long and looks so healthy too me. Mom looks so cute doing her baby girl's hair. That's experience (mom) that's doing your hair.🤓

Beautiful

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

How do you get the roots so smooth/straight without breakage or going over the recommended time? Do you have finer hair?

@misselle1430

Жыл бұрын

Apply treatment quick and use the extra time to go through with the finest tooth comb you can find and also smooth it out with the other end of the comb. And small sections. Key is to have plenty of time to work and smooth the product in perfectly and also enough time to let it sit.

@Iv3y_Lamar

Жыл бұрын

@@misselle1430 thanks

Kindly share the name of the products you use I am interested to know and you have a gorgeous hair

Make a video of your weekly regime.

It works for her. That's all that matters...🤷🏽‍♀️

Lovely hair!

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Mama is the best

Your hair is beautiful. Thanks for sharing

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

Welcome 🤗

What tips do you recommend to prevent breakage at the top of the ponytail? When I wore pony’s and buns a ton, my hair broke at the ponytail holder.

Beautiful u n your hair..BLESSED!💙💛

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Beautiful hair! Beautiful you!!!! 😍

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

Awww, I appreciate your sentiments 😊🤗❤️

U and your hair are beautiful thanks for sharing your hair tips ❤

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Blessings to you and your mommy

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hi 💞, what’s the hot oil treatment?

I wish I went to a professional when I relax my hair because galley. It is horrible at this point and at the cut it out. 😢

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

Oh nooo! I started off with professionals... It's also ok to start over 😊

Do you flat iron every time you touch up your new growths? Please really would like to know

@DenaJ

3 ай бұрын

On relaxer day, yes. But I would flat iron my hair at most 1x per month.

Your hair is so beautiful 😍

@DenaJ

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Please what's the name of the product you used

What do you moisturize your hair with when sealing it?

Looks amazing to me😊

@DenaJ

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! :)

What relaxer do u use ?

Gorgeous

What products do you recommend for moisturizing between washes for RELAXED HAIR

gorgeous 🇧🇷❤

Makes want to start relaxing my hair again Soooo beautiful 😍😍

@PSYCHO_988

4 ай бұрын

Hi ma’am! Did you have any problems with relaxing your hair cause I’m thinking about relaxing mine and I want to hear about bother’s experiences. If you answer, thank you!

You are so beautiful ❤the hair,the skin so gorgeous 😊

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

YOU CAN PUT OLIVE OIL IN THE RELAXER AND ACHIEVE AMAZING SHINY RESULTS. IF YOUR HAIR IS FINE THIS METHOD WILL WEIGHT THE HAIR DOWN, BUT STILL WELL WORTH ADDING OIL TO YOUR RELAXER

Relaxed hair needs a lot of care just like natural hair. My biggest mistake when I was relaxed was putting random products in my hair. 😢

Ur mommy is so sweet ❤

Love your hair.. wonderful👍

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤗❤️

Does your hair still have texture or is it relaxed bone straight?

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

The back and the front still have a little texture. But for the most part, it's relaxed bone straight.

I relaxed my hair with the olive miracle. And it made my whole entire hair fall out down to the follicles in one section of my hair in the front. Now I have permanent thinning in that area. I stopped using relaxers all together and now I’m Loc’d. Her hair is nice tho!

@rondas7772

Жыл бұрын

That was a terrible perm, the other brands aren't as bad and it depends on how long u keep the perm on and how u prepped your hair before then

Lovely!

the hair is absolutely beautiful and healthy but it sure come s with alot if work ☻️

Out of curiosity, I’ve never seen anybody put their hair in tiny twists in order to do a relaxer. Is this to make parting easier and faster?

@DenaJ

Жыл бұрын

Yes, exactly that 😊

@scarredbeauty

Жыл бұрын

It mainly makes it easier to apply it to only the roots. Permanent Relaxer means her ends are permanently relaxed hence why people have to cut off the ends of their hair when they realize they should go natural because relaxers can be unhealthy.