I Chopped Off 10 Inches Of My Natural Curls | Hair Me Out | Refinery29
- Posted on 08 May, 2019
- Short Hair
- By Anonymous
This week on Hair Me Out, our model Thatiana chops off her long hair in order to restore her curls. After years of straightening, she takes back her curly locks with a trendy bob. Press play to watch this curly hair transformation!
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Hi, I'm Thatiana and today I'm getting a curly hair chop. Before we get into the transformation, be sure to subscribe. Below.. I cut my hair about three years ago, but never up to my chin. I've, always let it come down to around my shoulders., I'm like kind of tossed up with my hair.. I love that it's long.. I love that it's gotten long., But I don't feel like it's healthy.. My natural texture is actually not straight at all.. It'S curly.. I actually grew up with a really curly afro when I was a child., But with blow drying for pageants and my mom always taking me to the salon every weekend and getting these deep conditioners and going under heat so much. I kind of lost that texture. For my hair. And I really want to see what it can do with curls., This is my first year moved out from my parents, so I feel more sense of independence.. I think it's time to reclaim my curls and kind of give myself that power with my hair. Alright. So what I'm gon na do is cut a little bit more of that length off now and then we're gon na cut your hair wet okay, Okay., I'm ready. [ laughing ]. I already feel freer. Yay.. I bet. Look at all that.! I know. Looks good already.. Let'S get you ready. We're gon na shampoo, it now. Hair is very much prioritized in the Latinx community. Growing your hair, it's seen as a blessing.. Every time I see my grandmother. She would always be like ,''. God bless your hair.'' And if you cut it it's seen as being rebellious or defying what their beauty standards are. My mom every time I even told her I wanted to cut my hair, would cry or make this big show and say that I should not do That, because hair is seen as this ideal, you know our moms always took us to the salon. Every Sunday., I would always get a blowout.. I am nervous because my hair is sort of part of my identity. When you go on Instagram. It'S just me with this long straight hair and people are always like ,''. I want your hair.'', You know ,''. This is my dream. Hair. Please teach me your ways.'' [ laughing ]. I feel like I'm gon na, be you know this whole different person., But I'm excited.. It'S like excited nerves., I'm most excited about. Finally, getting my hair back to being healthy and seeing what my curls can do. I've never really seen what they've been capable of. Since I was a child. So to finally see my curls back in action and springy., I know it's going to take a lot of time because of the number one tip they say when transitioning hair is patience., But I'm willing to wait and see what my curls Can do. I'm going to do a little bit more dry, cutting just to enhance the shape a bit., Almost there., The back is incredible.. You have so much curl in the back.. You ready girl. Oh my god.! What do you think This is so different.? I love it., That's my hair., That's your hair. And it's just gon na get better from here.. I love my new hair.. I feel freer than ever.. It feels like a whole weight is off of my shoulders. About to send a selfie to my mom.. Can you check your text messages? Oh my god. Me getting my curly hair, isn't about me defying my straight hair, it's just more so being able to do both.. It opens up a larger conversation as well and getting girls to embrace their hair from a young age, especially Latina girls., And told that you know long hair is beautiful and I'm excited to be able to show them that short curls are also beautiful and that you Can represent the Latina community as well.? Let us know what you want to see next in the comments below. And be sure to subscribe here and watch more here.
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potatohead: If your curls look like that even after a lot of straightening then you are blessed girl
Comicalsun: It must have been so annoying everyone probably telling her buss down thatianna
zahra hassan: a lot of people are missing that the point of her haircut was to cut off the parts of her hair that had gotten essentially ""relaxed"" by years of heat damage this is just the beginning of her curly hair journey :)
323mell: you know her mom was hella pissed off.
ortem000: It looks so thick and lush now. Enjoy your curls!
Chaka485: Looks cute. But I do wonder if she went to DevaCurl salon or any natural hair curl specialists that the hair may been styled in a way that suits her better
Kayla Armani: That's interesting that she said deep conditioners changed the texture of her hair. Regardless, it's super beautiful in its natural state!
V. C.G: Wow so many negative comments I think she looks great.
Nikol Nankova: “Oh my God, I love it!” - fake laugh *10 minutes later at home* “I hate it, I look like a potato! *crying all day*”
Anne Wagner: I am a curly girl and I must say the hairdresser knows what she is doing. Well done
LeMarais88: Pretty new haircut. Looks nice short too. Love the curls. Hair can grow back if she ever changes her mind. Hate when people try to decide for you. She looks happy and that’s all that matters.
Theresa Boogle: I’m just gonna say it because everyone is thinking it. Buss Down
EyeRolling: she looks great with short hair!
Alexis: If you go to her Instagram you can see she actually makes the short hair work for her. The video doesn't do much justice
dingis dongus: That hairdresser did the exact opposite of a curly girls haircut.
Nivedha S: I felt she looked more older after getting the haircut like one of the Korean rich mom in kdrama
Just_Jaz: "A womans beauty is her hair", my mom told me that growing up (in Spanish tho) cuz long hair really is what we grow up with. Hell I'm still trying to grow my curls down to my waist. Her hair looks great short tho, those curls are just gonna get better
Redhot Candy: Wow that haircut made her look like a boss who's about to take over the world. Those curls are so beautiful.
Sebenzile Maseko: Lol I came to the comment section just to see if someone told her to buss down. Lol and y’all didn’t disappoint
Debbie Ruiz: I LOVEEE this! You said it so perfectly. That's exactly what I go through with my family. They still dont understand, but I love my curls.
darg: I love your new look! Man, when I went for a pixie, I tried running up the stairs to my room with my hood up. My mom sniffed me out so fast she chased me, pulled down the hood, and let out the most dramatic novela-worthy gasp of all time. Hahahaha! It was so funny. And scary.
ellipsis: I chopped almost 19 inches off of hair a few days ago, it feels so nice
victoriaremmons: Wow I love the short hair on her. She looks so beautiful!
Luna: Hey just started my transition!! I feel you girl, I had beautiful tight curls as a child and then I was told I look better with straight hair. It wasn't till this summer where I embraced my natural waves. Then after I chopped off 6 inches I decided to embrace my curls again
Ana Isabel Zarate Reyes: When you said Latinas are obsessed with long hair, I'm Latina and it isn't seen as rebellious that depends on your family. Love the video!
Reyna Cruz: I love that she's been keeping up with her curly hair ever since this cut! her hair just keeps looking better as the months go by!
KB: Gorgeous!!! The curl is absolutely perfect!! I hope you are enjoying it.
Maria Isabel: Yesss, I’m latina and starting embracing my curly hair when I moved to college and I get more compliments on it being natural then all of the years I would straighten consistently so I’m so proud of you for sticking up and embracing your natural beauty ✨✨
Lonerd AR: For the longest time after cutting my hair short repeatedly I’ve always been told by my family “your curly hair would look so pretty if it were long”. It really took a toll on me and made me insecure of the length of my hair and I had to rethink of what I did but I learned to embrace my hair and the decision I made because I know in the long run it was my choice solely. Even after I started to let my hair grow my family had still told me things like, “Finally your letting your hair grow right! Make sure you don’t cut it this time.” Don’t let anyone dictate your decisions or how you feel emotionally, family isn’t always right even though sometimes they aren’t trying to be rude about it. Love yourself and take care of everything you were born with because you are perfect just the way you are!
Andria Dee: Honestly , you did a good thing for yourself! It’s beautiful , and your hair will always grow back ❤️❤️
Bianca Jingles: It looks amazing!!! I recently got a hair cut just like this and my hair texture is the same as yours! ❤️❤️
Elizabeth Nicole: The wait and the journey are so worth it to see your natural hair come alive! I love that she cut so much off she went for it!!!
bbygrlpt2: It looks sooo beautiful!!! It was necessary to do it that short if she wants to let it grow to her natural healthy hair. You can tell is gonna even more gorgeous a couple of inches longer.
Charlotte Komar: girl i’m so happy for you! it’s gonna get curlier and curlier if you keep treating it well! my curls have changed so much since i learned how to take care of it. congrats curly
Lxx Vx: THIS IS SOO INSPIRING!!! Yesssss! Coming from a short curly hair Latina! I loved this! I hope other girls can experience the short hair lifestyle❤️
Milly Kay: Looks so much healthier! love it...
Ms. daydreamer: Oh my god! Your hair looks gorgeous ! ❤️Also i want to appreciate the stylist she is super talented! I have curly hair too , i wish i could get it cut and styled by her
Jennifer Crull: I've been praised for my long curly hair for my whole life. It's taken me 25 years to accept and love my curls. Now that I'm in my 40's I really like the shorter hairstyles! I like the look you went for and have plans to get something similar
Marlene Sylvester: Love your cut. Would need to watch video a few more times to see if I can cut my own hair that way. Yes, it is a fantastic look on you!
Mary Lou Busico: Love this. I have been embracing my own curly hair and love it
Susanna Devaney: wow it looks so healthy and curly! the weight must have been pulling down/stretching the curl which is what I feel like is happening to my hair. Been feeling like I need a big chop and this inspired me!
Kiara L.: It looked so beautiful! Loved it
Mya Moran: OMG YES!! Her hair looks BOMB! So cute!
Paula H: Absolutely Gorgeous! Love your curls! You look gorgeous!!! Great cut!
Christie Oakes: Holy crap her hair is amazing now!!! I wish I had curls like that!!!
Donna J: This was great. Would love to see more like this.
Sasha Benton: Love this, I just cut off seven inches of my curls and I feel so free!
Erin Stricklin: Yay for you getting to enjoy your curls! I cut my curls about as short as yours last fall and loved it!
Kahlina Ottosen: You look amazing that cut is perfect for you!
Sue TG: Beautiful curls! I love her new hairstyle
McF Iggy: Beautiful and natural. Love it before and after!
Ossie R: Beautiful. I’ve never had long hair so I’m trying to grow mine longer but love your curls. You can have long curls too.
Gail Jarrett: I love your hair!! Looks good on you!! Hope you have kept this style since I just saw your video..right now, a year after you cut it!
rlp230: I was surprised her curls came back. I thought the stylist was going to recommend shaving it off and waiting for it to grow out in it's natural curl pattern. It looks great either way -
T. H.: Lovely curl transformation! The moisture and definition are already looking good so Mona clearly has talent! Anyone else think that if the style was like an inch longer it would suit her face more? I mean, she still looks cute though
Yesenia Luna: Those curls look beautiful omg I love the new look
Spicy: Yesss I stopped straightening my hair 3 years ago and now I have healthy hip length curly hair!!! It was the best decision I've ever made
Sulagna Ghosh: Such a beautiful hair style! The video reminded me the purpose of my haircut and what I had in mind while getting myself to that chair.
Soumia Balguid: I love it! As someone who's half Moroccan i get the 'long hair is beauty' thing. I cut my hair the same lenth as you and i looove it!
Sabrine Brine: I love this hair make over! I felt reborn myself
ProgressiveHeart: You and I did the exact same thing! I had long thick wavy hair that was getting to be a pain. My hairdresser cut it off to above my shoulders, then layered it. The curls!!! The weight is gone! People love it, and some said I look younger (I’m a young looking 63 yr old). It’s SO much easier now.
Luisa H: When I had a long pixie 4 years ago my hair was so wavy to almost curly. Now that my hair reached my butt it's pretty much 1b/1c (FIA's hair typing system). I love how long hair is natural because hair doesn't stop growing at shoulder length
Alex and Alyce Piazza: Amazing!!! I now embrace my curly hair too. Only took 29 years. But it’s so healthy
Gail Marchan: Looks beautiful. I would of love to see a very straight do keeping the side part. It does look free and mature.
D z: Your long, straightened hair was beautiful (I would die for it), but I also like your shorter cut and natural curls--not only does the new style look great but you are obviously VERY happy with it--and your happiness with your authentic self is what counts!
bbjack: Wow. It’s really goes with her !!!✨✨
Prettykatrina !: I love this I cut my hair and people often are judgemental especially my family so YOU GO GIRL!
Chelsea Noyola: I love it ! Looks so good
ThePOPDIVA24: It’s so CUTE!!! I love it!!! The cut really accentuates her face.
Linda Rosenthal: Love the curls! So beautiful!
LemonLoaf: Look at that BOUNCE!! It's so cute and fun! I have fine 2b/3a hair and I have not found a way to make it look good natural, I always go back to the old blow dry and flat iron. I'm trying to let it grow out to see if that'll tame it. Only time will tell lol
Katherine Moore: I have short curly Latina hair and I LOVE IT! I was always told the same by my mother and father that long shiny hair was best but as soon as I cut my hair short at 18 I was in heaven with my bouncy curls! I’ll never go back!
Toria Meske: I love your new hair style. So cute, love the curls!!!!
JuaniqueVerde: What a glow up!!! one day I wish to afford Mona!
Celina Anglemyer: Yess your hair is beautiful it was beautiful long too!! love the new cut!!
Marissa Vera-Mendoza: I just did this myself and this video made me feel alot better about my chop!
Little Owl Loves: Wow! I cut loads of my hair recently too and it made me feel so free
Sarah Catherine: Stunning! This would b my dream hair! ❤
Sherri K: We'd love to see a follow up with Thatiana in about 4-6 months as her hair grows out! :-)
Ashley Humann: I’m so excited for her I hope maybe we can see her again
Alina CG: Just beautiful. I love the texture and the length.
Debra Rodriguez Estrada: Love the way you explain the cultural aspect of hair length!
Nereida Lopez: Her hair looks great but I don’t think they needed to cut THAT much
Edithnef Ramos: Quedo bello!! The same for me girl. Ughhh the struggle with the hair ir real. ✌
Julie W: Her hair is so thick & beautiful. She will probably let it grow from here, and let those gorgeous curls do what they wish! I would love to see an update.
Blaze: Your mom is so mad ahah i love your new look through
elisa: It looks amazing!!!
Katherine Ayala: Looks so beautiful natural
Darina K: she looks so beautiful and healthy, i love the curls!
n. pitzer: when i started transitioning i cut my hair even smaller than hers. she looks great, she has more definition now than i had when i cut it off. it does take a long time, so transition is patience. to get to where it is now it took me almost two years of waiting (my hair is pretty curly) and there are still a few curls who have slightly straighter ends. but now i'm really satisfied with it. you go girl ❤️
Claire Costa: I wish I had strong curly hair.. looks great!! ❤
loveforeignaccents: This was amazing.... such beautiful and healthy curls, super fun and flirty and sexy... and, best of all, natural!!!!
sydney!: I love it! I think it would look even cuter if she got bangs with it
Paula H: I love your curly hair! Its just like mine! I just started wearing it curly again and I love it!, I am also latina❤
Nicole Kunz: her hair texture is amazing! gorgeous curls
Cynthia H.: This looks beautiful!!
A Kh: It's very beautiful . I started since pandemic to enhance my curls and go with hair nature .
The Burdened Societies: Her reaction was so cute ❤️
AV1gil: I had my hair long for years and after an accident I had to have it cut short like yours. I let it grow again and my curls came back even curlier. We as latinas, chicanas, etc can rock short or long hair ❣️