How To Get Fake Edges + Detailed Ponytail Tutorial On Short Hair + My Video Went Viral!
- Posted on 29 August, 2021
- Ponytail Hairstyles
- By Anonymous
#Alopecia #NoEdges #PonytailTutorial
PLEASE NOTE
I AM NOT A HAIRSTYLIST! YOU MAY NOT AGREE WITH ME AND THAT IS OKAY. THIS IS MY HEAD AND MY LIFE!
PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL IN THE COMMENTS. I UNDERSTAND THAT SOME OF YOU WILL SEND ME PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS, WHICH I DO APPRECIATE, BUT KNOW I HAVE TRIED IT ALL!! I’M JUST HERE TO SHARE MY STORY.
Today’s video is probably one of the most open and transparent videos I have ever made. I wanted to speak to you all about my battle with traction alopecia, which means I don’t have edges.
Recently, I went viral on TikTok and I wanted to provide you guys with the backstory and an in depth tutorial of how I would do a swoop ponytail. This ponytail lasts about 3 days. You can touch it up, but make sure you wrap it at night and get a good oil sheen to avoid flaking! Also, to remove the edges, just wash it out (don't pull).
I am not the originator of this hack, I just added my own spin to videos I have already seen. Please check out the women below, because they inspired me to try this edges hack on myself:
MsTweet on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZAb9V...
@Nashiee on TikTok:
Video Chapters:
00:00 My video went VIRAL!
00:29 Why I am sharing my story
07:06 Step by Step Ponytail Tutorial
18:13 Final Thoughts & Thank You's
P R O D U C T S S H O W N:
Foundation I am wearing is from https://lysbeauty.com use code LYSNESSA for off!
Model Model Pony Tail
Outre Purple Pack Hair 10 inch 1b
Lusters Slick Stick
Eco Styler Gel
Got to Be Spray
Got to Be Gel
Rat Tail Comb
Rubber Bands
Hair Ties
Bobby Pins
IC Hair Polisher Mist
Hope this video reaches someone who needs it. XO
C O N N E C T W I T H M E:
Business Email: [email protected]
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A B O U T M E:
≫ 30
≫ Born & raised in Denver, CO.
≫ I graduated from Tuskegee University and Johns Hopkins University
≫I currently live in Houston, TX (for the past 7 years)
≫ I taught High school English for 6 years and I aspire to become a full time content creator.
R E C O R D I N G S P E C I F I C S:
✓ Camera ⊳Canon T6i
✓ Canon 50mm f1.8 Lens
✓ Vlogging Camera ⊳ Sony a5000
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Thanks for Watching!
Hi guys and welcome back to my channel it's vanessa here and today's video is super duper near and dear to my heart. If you guys have been following me, you know that i just went viral on tick. Tock. I'Ve gotten over four million views on a video that i was so apprehensive to post. I was so scared to post it, but i opened up about my battle with traction alopecia, which is a condition that has caused me to permanently lose my edges. Basically, i will leave a time step if you just want to go ahead and get to the tutorial, but i did kind of want to just give you guys a little back story about my edges. Just growing up, i've really never had edges, i'm very, very sensitive about even still to this day as a 30 year old woman. It'S something that i'm super duper insecure about, and it has really impacted me in my life. My social life and romantic relationship has even impacted my career. I don't really remember having edges i feel like ever since i was in elementary school. I really haven't had them and i actually didn't even know that that not having edges was a thing until a student in my third grade class told me that i didn't have edges, so i went home told my mom and she was just like yeah. You know your hair is just very thin right there, but you're, still beautiful and so me and my mom have always tried to find ways to camouflage my edges, whether it be wearing bangs middle parts. Swoops things like that to kind of just conceal the fact that i didn't have edges in middle school, in high school and even in college. I was constantly reminded that i didn't have edges. What did i do to damage my edges or why don't? I have them, and i always didn't really have an answer because i'd never really had them, so i've just learned to not only embrace it but to camouflage it on my own and just do things to help me feel better about myself. If that makes sense, one day last week, i was just feeling inspired to just go ahead and record my process. I saw a girl on youtube, i'll leave her information below and on tick tock, where she was able to use a technique to go ahead and create baby hairs and or edges. So i wanted to go ahead and try it and record the process, and in doing that i put up my camera in my bathroom and i just started to do this. Ponytail and i haven't been able to wear my hair confidently in a back ponytail ever in life. I'Ve never been able to do that and it was a liberating experience to be able to create something just to see myself with a bad ponytail and not feel insecure. About how it looks was so liberating to me and i went ahead and i just posted it to my tick tock and i went to sleep when i woke up the next morning. I had a million views on the video in the comments was filled with so much negativity, so much negativity from. Why are you doing this to yourself? What happened to your edges? I instantly turned the comments off on the video, but so many other people started to post the video on baller alert on a lot of hair pages and the internet just took it by storm and at first i was very discouraged. I almost deleted my videos from my platforms, but no, i was stopped by so many people who, who were just so supportive and encouraging, and i received over a thousand messages across my platforms from women telling me that they appreciated my transparency and my openness to share This struggle that so many women have and alopecia and not having edges is not something that people actually choose to have it's actually a condition that can be caused by so many different things from pregnancy and postpartum to medications pcos. So many other challenges that women can face, that can cause them to naturally lose their hair, and i just wanted to be that person to just to be able to share my story and to let them know that it's okay, that, despite what people say about you, Your edges, how you appear you still are beautiful. I remember so many times when i have been teased and taunted about my edges up until this day and believe it or not. A lot of the comments that i did receive negatively were from men, which i find very interesting, because i don't understand why women black women more specifically, are the most degraded the most disrespected, but the most sought after it's the craziest thing to me, and we live In a world now where people are so encouraged to get their bodies done and seek perfection that it's often challenging to see a woman actually embrace her flaws, one thing that not having edges has taught me is to work with what i have and being resourceful. I'M able to improvise on the spot i'm able to be creative and be innovative, because we can we, as women are the most innovative people on the planet. I'Ve created this video to show you guys that, even with the insecurity of not having edges, you can still feel confident. You can still feel beautiful. All you have to do is improvise and make it work for you now. A lot of people might not agree with my methods. A lot of people might say i'm further damaging my hair, i'm doing the wrong thing, but honestly, i'm doing what i feel is right for myself and i want to share that journey with so many women who are just like me willing to wear different styles. Like i haven't been able to wear my hair in this type of style ever, but because i was able to create something that i feel is confident makes me feel sexy. I feel so beautiful and so empowered that i just had to share. So this video is a step by step on how i do this hairstyle right here with no edges. It cost me about ten dollars to do and if i wasn't filming it, it wouldn't take me that long at all so yeah i'm really excited the way. It came out, and i cannot wait to share with you guys again for all of the likes the shares the comments, everything on all of my social media platforms and dealing with my edges. I so appreciate you for jumping on with me and being supportive in me, because it is like one of my biggest insecurities. Okay, like i'm getting real with you guys, because i really wanted to share something near and dear to my heart and um. I know i'm not the only girl out there who suffers from this. You see lebron works on his hair every season and people still talk about him and he's still the greatest player out there. If that makes sense. So with that being said, i just wanted to make women feel beautiful, feel included and help them to understand they can wear their hair back, they can embrace who they are and still feel beautiful. All you got ta do is work what you got so yeah, if you're interested in seeing how i go from edgeless to edges, go ahead and thumbs up this video make sure that you subscribe to join the vanessa monet family, because over here we are all about The glam life we are all about making everything beautiful. So if that's you go ahead and click that subscribe button down below and join the family, i would love to have you and let's go ahead and jump into this video. I went ahead and i added a few pieces right here in the front, because i want my swoop to be thicker than what it is. I just went ahead and straightened out my hair. I feel like whenever you're doing a ponytail in your hair. You have to have straight hair, it's easier to put in a ponytail and it's not as wavy i'm going to separate this hair right here from the ponytail and do the ponytail first, because we're going to go ahead and add this at the end. What i like to use on my ponytails is this baby right here. This is the lusters slick, stick and i'll go ahead, and just put this on my hair. This really is: what is the magic of the hair style? You can get these at your local beauty supply and on amazon, and what this does is it just really slicks the hair down, so i'm going to just go ahead and put it in a ponytail. Now i'm going to do is take some got to be spray and just spray, the ponytail down. So now i'm just taking some eco styler gel and i'm going to just slick down the edges that i do have. I kind of want to leave this part out because i kind of want it to be down. You want to make sure you get behind the ear as well, so now that i have gelled it all down and i'm gon na wait for this to dry. I'M gon na work on my swoop area spray a little bit more and on the top. So this is how it looks so far see that i'm still ball headed but we're gon na work it out. I'M gon na wait for that dries. I'M gon na go ahead and work on this side and this side takes a lot of patience. So i've added a few pieces like i've, told you guys already, and so i'm going to go ahead and lay this down. So what i'm going to do is just start to form a swoop not going to use any gel. Now, i'm going to start using my got to be spray to really solidify it down, and i didn't use any gel. All i used was got to be because i still want it to look soft, even though it's not in order to hold it down. I have to put a rubber band on the ponytail so that it remains secure. I'M gon na go ahead and close. It up see that and then from here you can just like take the spray and kind of correct wherever you need to i'm going to also add a little bit of gel right here. I just pretty much push it back into the swoop. It'S really nice to have a comb like this, because it makes it easier to do it any flyaways. You see just kind of push them down with your comb. This is almost dry, so we can kind of start working on that part. But this is how it looks now, of course, i haven't added the pony or anything, but you really just got to make sure your swoop is down and nice, and i think i put about one two three tracks right there. In order for them to reach. You know the pony in the back, you guys know, i have short hair, let's go ahead and get the edges together. What i use for that is this got to be glued spiking gel. What i have here is two left over track pieces that i used in order to complete my swoop and i'm going to actually take this hair and add it to this part of my head, so that i can still feel confident when i'm going out right. Take my scissors and i'm going to cut it off the weft like this. I can now use it as my edges. Before i add the hair on my head, i like to take the got to be glued and i like to go ahead and put it on this part of my hair and just kind of slick it in the areas where i want to place the hair and You can do this in sections, i'm going to literally start it right there at the top. So i'm going to put this on the hair and don't worry if it looks a little white, that's okay! What we end up doing later is applying some oil sheen and it kind of goes right away. I go ahead in with my hair pieces and i like to take sections of the hair right and i like to use the bottom of the hair. I just feel like um, it's not as blunt, and sometimes you have to cut it to make it look decent and you just want to place it where you need it. So i need it right there and i just keep going with this process so keep watching. One thing i like about this technique is: you can actually layer hair on top of each other until you get your desired look, the gel will dry, so just go ahead and add some more until you're comfortable with the result, and this is human hair. By the way, i find that, for my hair, texture using human hair is best, but if you are more of a natural hair person, i would go with synthetic hair. I have like a few more pieces to add and if you see hairs, kind of standing up just take your comb and press down into the gel. I'M going to take the rest of this hair and place it into the ponytail so that it looks and be careful because you don't want to pull any of the hair, i'm just spraying it down, so it doesn't move. And then i just take another rubber band and gently put it around. You got to really treat the hair like a project. Okay, i left this out and it's really important to have some type of comb like this, so that you can just you know, go over this and make sure it's nice and in place. You might even have to like put a little bit of got to be on it as well the gel, because the gel is what really makes it stay put, not the spray. The spray really is just there to mold everything, but if you really want the edges to stay, you want to put got to be on it and remember it will dry clear. So don't worry about that part and then i'll just take like some of my gel right here and use this on my actual edge right and i'll just kind of make a swirl or something cute. Oh hey, where you going i'm just doing a video okay, say hi to my channel hi channel, and then i went to the beauty supply and i picked up this by model model. This is the pony pro quick, wrap, weave ponytail. It comes with a two braids and you guys know i love to wrap the hair with something. So you open it up, and it looks like this. All you do is literally wrap your ponytail around this. I'M just clamping this baby on. This is a synthetic ponytail. By the way. Now i'm left with these little two pieces here and it's pretty long. I'M gon na wrap the two braids with it. I'M gon na add a few bobby pins, i'm very impressed with it. It actually matches my texture, really pretty here's what the back looks like. So all right, you guys, let me spray a little bit of this hair polisher on it. This just makes it shine and you can actually spray this on your edgeless. If you need it to kind of like get any white flakiness away, and so that's what i did there, this is one of my favorite hair polishers. By the way, this is the icy hot hair polisher. It'S really great. If you want a oil sheen that does not weigh your hair down, but still leaves it very silky and very shiny love this stuff so much i just went ahead and put on a little bit of makeup. Yeah, i'm just putting a little bit of makeup. So i can kind of close out the video and to show you guys the finished look. So let me turn around. Instead of doing this, you can also do a braided ponytail, which i've done on my channel already it's like a short little clip of it. Let me know if you guys would like to see that as well, because i can go into detail more so about that. But if you go to my tick, tock you'll see like an in-depth tutorial of how i do a ponytail and braid situation. And i love this, i feel so confident in myself and i just feel like i can go outside and not be afraid of anybody. Looking at my scalp, because it's there, i did that honey. I'M gon na put on some earrings just to kind of bring it out, and this pretty much finishes out the look. I'M loving how my hair came out. It'S given very much so vibes, i'm feeling really cute, really confident. I'M feeling like i can turn heads. Take pictures, and not have to worry about my edges, face tune photoshop. All of those things i could just be myself. I haven't been able to wear this type of hairstyle ever in life, so i was really excited to do it and i'm so grateful that you guys came by and you watched it and again. Thank you for all of the love across all my social media platforms. I cannot believe that one of my videos was seen by over 4 million people. That means 4 million people put their eyes on me for once you know, and it is for something great something that's near and dear to my heart and something that i really wanted to share with you guys when it's time to take pictures - and i turn on All these lights - and i get myself ready part of my getting ready process - is concealing my edges and i there's so much work that goes into it. Whenever i'm doing videos, i always have to make sure my edges are covered so that i don't get the comments. So i don't get the worries. You know. I'Ve even had my friends gift me it products for my edges, thinking that they would help me, but it kind of hurt my feelings, but i kind of let them slide because i know everybody just wants to help me and even now, like my dms, are filled With people shaming me or trying to offer me products which i i appreciated either way because hey that's the name of the game, you put yourself out there you're going to get feedback, i've been unsuccessful in growing them back, so i've just found a way to kind Of conceal them, i will leave all the products that i have used in today's video down below, if you want to check them out, including this hair and everything else again. Thank you. So much for watching and i'll see you guys in my next video you
Comments
Lif3 wit Tina: I am suffering from Alopecia on my edges as well. When I listen to your story I said OMG this is me this is the same thing I had to deal with growing up as a child and in high school also right now in my adult life before you even started the tutorial I automatically subscribe to your channel because of your story alone touched me in so many ways and after watching the tutorial thank you so much for giving me the confidence to be able to wear hair styles that I thought my self cannot achieve because of my edges.
Sacha Bloom: One of the downsides of being a Content Creator is that you expose yourself to other people's opinions. Keep your head up. Your content is QUALITY & your video went viral because the idea is GENIUS! Keep doing you! I'm here for it
JBae0517: I promise you they definitely about to take this technique to the salons all around the world
rosalind curry: I've been a beautician for over 30 years. You gave me a great solution that I've faced with people who have thin hair in those area. I am also thinking about getting a channel showing my ideas. Love it!
Ra's Way: Thank you for having the courage to put this out! It’s something millions of women struggle with, and you are helping aid in making others feel beautiful and confident!!! Love the hair and makeup!!! Keep going love ❤️
Melissa McDonald: You have legit have just changed thousands of lives just by sacrificing your humility. I have no words to express my level of gratitude.
Tanika Brooks: I love that you showed women who are suffering from thinning edges, a way to fill them in, to be able to wear a style, confidently! You look beautiful!
rodgersfelicia90: Ms. Monae, you did an AMAZING JOB, do you hear me?!?! This is by far the best video I've seen on creating edges. Please continue to help others and strengthen your confidence. People hate when someone is completely confident with themselves "flaws" and all. It's envy because they wish that they could do the same and they can't, so keep doing what you are doing!! God bless you!
Stephanie Marie: My edges are my biggest insecurity as well I’m definitely going to try this! Thank you
No Name: Why are people so bothered and concerned about what you have going on with YOUR hair. People's ignorance of certain matters is saddening. You are absolutely gorgeous without and with and the ponytail is pretty and classy.
Linda Crutcher: When ever God allows us to be a Blessing to others never hold back. You have made a difference in so many people lives by showing this technic, THANK YOU!!!
Lisa D.: You're so beautiful; this was an excellent job. You deserve all positive vibes.
Janay Enough: This runs in my family and I was always self conscious about having thin edges but I know it’s something that I have no control over. Thank you for sharing such a sensitive topic!
Mrs. quick: I have had traction alopecia since I was a child. I applaud you for allowing us in your space! I'm 50 and I'm still self conscious about it. However you, have inspired me to embrace me for who I am! For that I say thank you queen!
Walker 17: As a sufferer of alopecia, your technique was a game and life changer. You're inspirational and beautiful. Thank you for your story. Yes, you did that!
Melissa A. Davis: When I saw your video on TikTok I saw myself. Alopecia and baldness runs in my family so I know exactly how you felt growing up with no edges because I experienced the same trauma. And because of that trauma I would constantly wear head wraps, hats and scarfs. Not really into wigs and weaves but after watch this tutorial I will definitely be trying this. Thank you so much for sharing .
KELLS: Vanessa Sis you just started something Big. Girl you are a blessing to a lot of women. Great idea!❤️
Frances Hicks: You should be proud of yourself for stepping out on a hard thing. Know that you are courageous and you are helping others to make that next step! I love the creativity!
Diana Cortes: Hey, want to thank you for being SO beautiful, brave & vulnerable! This is SUCH a helpful video! ❤
Classiq Beautee ™✨: I must admit that when I 1st saw your video on a hair page on IG I started to prejudge without knowing your story, honestly after seeing your video & hearing you speak about this I’ve further reminded myself that you should never judge someone without knowing their journey. You’re absolutely beautiful & I love that you’ve created something so innovative & makes you feel more confident. Thanks for educating me, much love from ATL♥️
WLHMC ALLNATURAL: Girl l feel you, pray every day for your edges. There is a testimony of this lady that had Alopecia the whole head, but she was prayed for and her hair grew back. Prayers are so powerful, have faith in God. I also had problems with my edges but l prayed for them and now they are growing back
Amber Baker: This is such a great video. It’s going to help so many women boost their confidence!
Aries Empress: Don't mind those sounding brasses and tinkling cymbals...they are just empty barrels! This strategy is GENIUS! Keep doing you and don't worry about nonfactors. Bless!
juicyma: Thanx so much for being transparent & sharing such sensitive to You.. I suffer from it myself & can relate to You 110%… You give me great confidence to now try more hairstyles that I haven’t been able to wear for years.. Thank You.. Keep bringing in this content! Bless You..
Sha Space: This is perfect, highest level of creativity. I enjoyed watching and thank you so much.
DreaMichelle127: As so many have already expressed, thank you so much for being so transparent and sharing this. I know it was not easy. I also appreciate your integrity in that you gave credit to the person you got the idea from. I watched her video years ago and think the technique is genius. Thank you again and know that even though some may criticize, you've blessed countless others.
Breezy Hay: From a person who has this same struggle, I absolutely love this video! Thanks for sharing your experience. Just one question, how long does the “edges” last? Did you tie it up at night for a few days or wash it out the first day?
Kay Stafford: Unfortunately, there will always be haters. Keep your head up sista girl. You're an intelligent black queen. God bless you.
Kat Walk: Girl! It’s seamless! Thank you so much for your transparency. You’re blessing us with your content. ♥️♥️
Dashia Rahmaan: You look gorgeous…love the ponytail! You’re a very brave woman. Sorry that people are so inconsiderate and ignorant to the fact that this is a health issue. Blessing to you!
Ashley Jones: If you build the edges, they will come! Your hair turned out seamless! I have never, ever had edges! Hereditary trait. Was always talked about and made fun of (behind my back of course). Thank you for this innovative technique! Please continue to create fabulous content❤❤
Mz. Vern: This delivery was delivered so heart felt an warming. Your not alone I can relate to you all the way. I'm 52 an I have full alipiesha it broke my heart I'm still not use to it. Thanks for your videos I appreciate them an you for sharing . ♥️♥️♥️♥️✌️
Deb J: Vanessa you are a natural beauty, so glad you found a needed solution! It’s beautiful and one thing that we know is that “We Black Girls MAke it Do What It Do”❤️
Ruthann Gardner: How beautiful you look! You’ve blessed many women with your ingenious idea, Vanessa. I’m very proud of you, honey.
Barbara Payne: When I saw this tutorial on Tic Tock I was very impressed and believe me you have help a lot of people including me ....Don't pay attention to what people say cause they probably using your process on themselves... I now can wear a ponytail now !!!! Well Done and thanks for helping and showing the edgeless technique ❤️❤️❤️
Shaneka H: Thank your for this! postpartum shedding was real for me and need help to conceal things until my edges ‘recover’. Subscribed immediately bc I understand the confidence and transparency it took to show this and wanted to let u know it’s greatly appreciated!
Salynn Williams: So pretty! You are a Blessing to so many woman who have the same issue!
Dee Johnson: First of all, you are sooo beautiful...inside and out!! The fact that you sacrificed your privacy and your vulnerability to help millions of people who suffer from the same issue, thinning edges or "no edges", speaks VOLUMES to your character. You are blessing so many and will receive blessings in return in more ways than one. Thank you SO MUCH! I feel empowered to feel beautiful again. Again, thank you so much! I know many hairstylists are going to learn this SKILL and increase their business. I can only hope that you receive your due credit and grow your brand even more. May God bless you and keep you!
Amazon Queen: OMG, You did that ! I would have never known that wasnt your own hair if I hadn't seen your video, it looks TOTALLY natural. My daughter is a hairstylist and she gets alot of clients that have alopecia and have no edges, this will definitely help her to make her ladies look amazing and feel so much more confident. Thank you for sharing this video. Wishing you nothing but the best for your channel. Keep the good content coming. I am now a subscriber
Tami Franklin: This is absolutely next level for those of us suffering from any form of hair loss. I’ve been searching for a technique exactly like this to cover balding from traction alopecia myself. This is life changing! I applaud you for tour raw transparency and courage to share and own your truth. Your testimony is saving a multitude of people. ♥️
tckt80: Just ..thank you‼️ I’ve dealt with the same condition as you for as long as I can remember (and I’m 40). Therefore, I definitely relate to your heart and story. We as human beings must learn not to judge a person without knowing their story. Again THANK YOU for being so brave. You are unquestionably the encouragement many of us need right now.
Brittany Mumford: You are a gem !!! Thank you for this ☺️☺️☺️ I’ve always struggled with thin edges and have never been confident, but this gives me hope. I’m grateful that you didn’t delete it!!!
Khadijah Cisse: I don't struggle with alopecia, but thought this was pretty genius artistry. I know a lot of friends who do. you look amazing.
Itz Poochie: You're so beautiful. No matter what they say, that they'll never be able to take away from you.. Keep doing you.
bsmartcoaching: Really ingenious. Glad you found a way to feel more confident about yourself. You have shared this technique so that others can feel confident too. You are beautiful inside and out.
Bosslady Biami: I haveI alopecia in the back of my hair. I’ve always have long hair to hide it so people didn’t & still don’t know unless I tell them. I cried because I wanted a short haircut & I found a hairstylist that cut my hair super short & hide my bald spot perfectly. Thanks for being so strong & confident❤️ #Flawless#Beautiful
smart22cute: I applaud you for your bravery and courage. I've had alopecia for the past 16 years. It started with my edges thinning likely due to BP meds and health issues. This is going to help so many women that want to come out of the wigs. GAME CHANGER, Yasss hontee
Nyeasha Partee: Girl I think you on too something! I’ve struggled with thin edges my entire life and haven’t felt confident wearing many styles. You made me feel very confident with your video love your choice of words and energy. you definitely gained me as a subscriber. Hope to see more videos like this soon
Rosiland Smith: This is so pretty! I am so proud of your transparency! I can relate to thin edges. I think this is freaking genius!!
R Glasgow: You have honestly changed my life...I thought i would have to wear wigs forever. thanks Sis!
Posh Ivy: Looks so good! I have the same problem right by the ears. Thanks for making this video. You look really pretty and did the damn thing! No one knows about it until they have to deal with it so their hate is out of ignorance and sheer meanness. It's a sickening esteem killer. So proud of you. Keep up the good work!
Laura H.: You're so freaking gorgeous, gorgeous, GORGEOUS and I'm so proud of you for sharing this. It took so much courage, you have no idea. Also, anyone that tries to judge- alopecia can literally happen to anyone! It's soooo common and can be due to genetics, hormones, underlying health issue- ANYTHING.
msnell85: You did great and look beautiful, I’m so happy I came across your channel. Thanks for overlooking the negativity and pushing through to help so many others.
becky myles: This truly truly helps me. Thank you for putting this out there for us that didn't have an answer and now I can start back wearing my hair pulled back into a ponytail. God bless you.
HealingLight: Girl, your honesty and vulnerability is HEALING people. Thank you for sharing your light. And this technique is so amazing it's like damn near sorcery! God bless you, love!
Kat's Beauty Reviews: I could listen to you all day! You are so encouraging! I have thin edges, plus as I’m aging…my hairline is receding so this will definitely help me as I do my vids as well! Thank for sharing and when I try this I will for sure give you a shout out!!!
Dink Mitchell: You did a great job! It looks so beautiful and so many of us share your same edge problem. Thank you for sharing your story.
Sheree White: This is sooooooo creative! I'm so proud of you. My edges are thin due to alopecia. I'm definitely gonna try this.
Tyana & Jeremy: You go girl! This is going to help so many people in need. Thanks for being vulnerable beautiful
rubykisses80: Girl thank you so much for this video and the video you posted demonstrating the edges technique. I have great length and no edges, I haven’t work my hair out in years . I thank you so much. You keep going I appreciate you ❤️❤️
Kaye Ziglar: It is so beautiful! I've tried doing my edges that way, but it never works. You did a great job Sis.
Maribel Maldonado: It takes courage and humility to admit to our imperfections,by sharing your technic you have touch many who are going through the same issue. Never allow anyone to shame you for being unselfish in sharing what can help others.. God bless you for that!
Tara Rucker: You have done an amazing job! Everyone has some type of insecurity. Ppl who spoke negatively are hiding behind the social media platform! Kudos to you and thank you for doing what most of us are not willing to do! Expose our flaws!!! Blessing to you and Thank Thank Thank you! I even showed it to my boyfriend because I too suffer from traction slope is from when I was a kid having braids! He loves it as well!
Mz Greth: This was excellent!! So very well done and an answer for so many of us struggling with our edges. Keep going sis. Keep going with your beautiful self!
Ga Belle: Good job. I too am a part of the edge struggle due to styling and having naturally thin hair. I have always been self conscious about my forehead before the thin edges. So I feel your pain and applaud you for loving your self edges or nah.
Janis Ford: Thanks for being so transparent. You are so beautiful. It is a shame that society wants women to be perfect. I hate when people are so insensitive. Hold your head up high Queen. Loved the video
Uneak Tershai: Thanks for sharing your story - so inspiring. My hair is something I’ve been insecure about as well. Especially during my school days. I’m really in awe of how this turned out. It came out soooo nice! #YouDidThatHunny P.S. Your friend gave me LIFE ☺️✨
Bianca Natrice: I can sooo relate my mom snatched mine out. I was definitely teased if ppl found out, I was able to scoop and sway much as I could. It’s so expensive to get hair transplants. I seen you on a hair page on Instagram. I’m glad I did, I can admit it here comfortable
Jazzmond Jackson: This is amazing. Keep being bold and courageous no matter what people say or think. Thank you!!
Semajia gaming: I e dealt with this all my life same story born with my mom is a professional hairdresser and we have always tried to hide it I’m so emotional just seeing someone better help us I can finally feel a lot more free
Pure: Thank you for being such a great teacher your voice is relaxing and gives the reinsurance and confidence to do this process. I have needed this tutorial.
It’s Shaunte: Your hair looked so beautiful Great job! Don’t let negative comments discourage you!
foxydancer54: You not only look beautiful, you are beautiful ! I wish I could do something similar with my super thin hair :( My problem isn't so much edges as it is thinning all over. Just came across your video while searching for solutions to my own hair loss. I'm sure this will be a life saver for a lot of women.
Stephani S: That is AMAZING!! You did a beautiful job filling in your edges and ponytail ! I have thin edges too! Thank you for doing this video I’m going to try this!
Antonette Shay: This looks so good girl and NATURAL wtf lol! Opening up and exposing yourself to something so sensitive is always hard but I’m so happy that you did because there are so many women and men out there that have these same issues but are discouraged to be open about it. I love the outcome girl you did what?? THATTTT
Gayle Posey: Thank you for your transparency. I too have always dealt with thin edges. I wear braids and wigs sometimes to feel and look fabulous but when natural I feel very self conscious. And yes people always have "Helpful tips" to make you still uncomfortable. Welp!! Be beautiful Love, in everything you are and all you do. You got this Sis.
Alisha Carter: This is cute! Glad you decided to post this video. I know I need to go get that ponytail now. People are always going to have opinions but to me they are in their feelings cause they don't have your confidence. Love it!
Angela Johnson: You’re a pacesetter! Trendsetter!I love this technique. Your story is my story. Good job sis!
The Financial Spotlight: Loved this video and thank you for being so candid. In my old age, I am finding that my edges are getting thinner and thinner so it's harder for me to wear my hair in a ponytail confidently but this little secret will surely help me...thank you
Alisa Johnson: I love this! It helped me out a lot...my sides have been like this as well all my life! Thank you so much!
Sonja Unapologetic: Thanks for opening up about this. You’ve helped so many women who deal with the same issue. Sorry you had to deal with the negativity.
Pretty Lady: You are beautiful with or without edges. And thank you for telling your story I have issues with my edges and I personally understand how you feel GIRL YOU ROCK!!!
MyKrazy Lyfe&Krew: This just reminded me of a video I found on YouTube years ago of a woman doing this with braiding hair because of her edges... This is great and you are absolutely amazing for doing this there's nothing wrong with it and people don't understand oh well keep up the great content ❤️❤️❤️
sheila edwards: I love the look, you did an awesome job, you are beautiful with or without edges, keep your head up and continue to shine ❤.
UseMyVoice2010: All I can say is fantastic job! You have solved a problem for many. Thank you for being vulnerable so others can feel confident.
Kimberly Nicole: I've dealt with Alopecia since the age of 13 it began to show. It got so bad I am starting to learn how to do my own styles so no one would see me. Thankyou so much, this is amazing your story and tutorial!!!! Now i know I can have a ponytail too!
ChAsiNgHeAvEn EtErNiTy: Amaaaaaaazing! I love how misfortunes in our lives end up being platforms to help ourselves and others!!!! I didn’t know a lot of men have fake hairlines !! FAKE So...men...go easy on this beauty! We all have things we want to correct❤️
Mahagony Maat: Thank for sharing this technique with us. We appreciate your vulnerability. Looks fabulous!!!
ariel myers: You are beautiful and brave and strong I literally struggle with edges and I'm inspired to try new things thanks to you don't let the negativity stop you because you helping others along the way thank you so much!!!!
Day2DayFit: I’m blessed to run into this , thank you while telling your story you told others
Donna: You did a great job.! I have clients with the same issues... mostly from braids being too tight, weaves and lace fronts. I applaud your vulnerability and your innovation.
CarlaBurrel Music: Oh yes when I was little I had chicken pox and the calamine lotion completely took out my sides and they never grew back. Clean bald, but I have the front edges part so you can’t tell when my hair is down. I have never in life worn a real ponytail because of it. I’m definitely going to give this a try one day for vacation. The struggle is real. Thank you so much for this!!
love lyriks: I love to watch creativity like this! You are beautiful and I'm sure you are helping so many people who are struggling with feeling beautiful bc of this issue... keep going girl!❤
Tracey Niles: Ok you gorgeous woman, you did this and then some. Funny how the haters have nothing better else to do with their lonesome pathetic lives....it's ppl/influencers like yourself that touch the world in such a beautiful brave way. Stay strong, powerful and authentic! I'm so glad you took a CHANCE!!!
Shania D. costa: Thank you for this because I have been edgeless for years due to stress I cut my hair soo many times even with a haircut my edges are soo thin but this made me feel soo much better ❤️
Kissyface: Thank you so much for letting us in and giving us tips
Pinky De: As a person who has had thin edges since birth, sis you are the plug. I'm about to get a nice straight back pony tail for the first time thanks to you. I'm hype.
Lisa Scott: You did an amazing tutorial! I have thin edges so I am soooo very happy to you!
Shanqunic Adams: My daughter and I suffer from Alopecia also. That's for sharing this video. You're absolutely amazing ❤
SLR Couture: This is amazing. Keep doing what’s best for you while bringing awareness to something someone in your shoes may not have known and could easily do. Focus on who you’re helping. Be like Beyonce and ignore the critics. You don’t owe miserable people any of your energy.