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Natural Hair With Relaxed Edges [Video] – Would you?
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Just go head and perm ya whole head. S**t.
I personally wouldn’t do this but to each it’s own
I know to each his own let people be who they are
No. The reason I say no because I don’t need relaxer to lay down my edges. My texture with gel alone does that.
Bingo, lay the gel down and set it with a scarf!
That too….but I don’t have to do that because of texture.
Meaning use a scarf 🙂
Me as Well eco gel is all I need
Yep. That’s all we need is a lil control that will tame the uncontrolled…
I say no and my edges won’t lay down. I’m happy with my hair because I’m happy with me and it’s apart of me.
Why would I try to disguise what I am. That would be like being natural but wearing a weave 365 days of the year.
You can’t hide from yourself and you can’t be anyone else.
But for other people that have hair that won’t lay down with just gel…
That’s all you need.
I ain’t knocking it. My edges work my nerves but if I perm them I won’t have any.
Lol
Lol I try my best to keep the little bit I have, greasing and praying and everything
It works I perm my edges ever time get a sew in and I still have hair
Cool beans, perms take my hair out though. I’ve compensated by becoming a beast with some flat irons lol
What’s the point
Hiding your africaness
Y can’t we embrace our hair. It’s so sad to go to that extreme
I agree. My edges don’t lay down so i don’t force them. I work with what I have. #lovingme
I perm my edges and I love myself!!!
Chemicals aren’t healthy for your hair..period…I thought this was one of the reasons why we have gone natural, but I guess appearance overides that
Erm. . Why?
Nope. you can get slick edges with some good quality edge control & A silk wrap around the edges to help lay them. Thats doing nothing but weaken ur edges.. which is already fragile. I’ll pass.
Yaaaassssss!
Or you can just accept your hair as it is and do the best with what you got. This is just….
Exactly! The edges and nape (back of ur head) Are the most fragile part.. And looking at her edges before she permed them they looked horrible and fried. Jus wish more women would love their hair. A little love goes a long way.
Hey! What is a silk wrap?
A silk scarf. Similar material to a bonnet. Helps protect your hair and edges. Cotton takes moisture out.
That never worked for hair like mine ! It prob her last option
To each its own. Everything won’t work for everyone and i love learning/hearing what other people do. But maintaining healthy hair at the same time
Those products don’t work for everyone! It’s her hair, she can do as she pleases! Why do pple feel the need to put others down because of how they choose to wear their hair….it’s ridiculous that women do this to each other
Funny cus no one is judging women for loosing weight or telling them to love their fat as it is….just because a women chooses not to be natural doesn’t mean they don’t love themselves or their hair.
^ That’s what I just said. Opinions are natural but id never go as far as to downgrade a woman because of a choice she makes. cause at the end of the day she lives with the results and hey if that works for her then more power to her. I wish us women would be more supportive and at least offer tips instead of being nasty..
Lol I’m natural and fat I’m not happy about the fat part but I accept who I am. I totally feel where you’re coming from
If someone is going to damage their hair a straightener or hot comb would suffice..it’s much less damage ijs && you can buy heat protection
^ True.. Plenty of them to choose from
Haven’t we see enough edgeless photos. Wisdom is not as diversified as it should be.
Well said!
maybe for type 3 textures and 4a, but 4b and 4c are hard to lay down.
When I was relaxed I only did my roots ..I guess that’s almost the same … it seems so silly to me now
When your has been previously relaxed you are only suppose to retouch your roots and never overlap your previously relaxed hair. At least that’s the way you should relax your hair if you are going to use a relaxer… But in her case she is relaxing her edges because she is not satisfied with the look.
Why just why…
Edge control. Does it meant 4 natural. No need for permed edges
Hell no, not touching that creamy crack. If I want to smooth out my edges I’ll get the gel.
So what happens when the relaxer grow out? Do you perm it again or walk around with 2 textures? hmmmmm
Right when she rinse its all gonna rinse through her entire hair that’s so #%#%#
Lmbo…
That’s my thought exactly…
#Silly_Rabbit…
Ikr. How do you care for two different hair types on one head. Perm hair products for the permed hair and natural products for natural hair. Crazy.
Doubt she’s going to have edges for long.
Perm it again
My point exactly soon she’s gonna be fully relaxed
Well I’m not sure what to say. I just deal with whatever my hair does, but too each is own
yikes didnt think of this…. thanks ladies..
Oh dont worry it will fall out waaaay sooner then itll grow out, that wont ever be the problem!
Why not just go ahead and perm your entire head?
I can only see people who weave partial weaves doing this. Otherwise, I don’t see the point. That’s what gel and edge control are for. And might I add that chime Edwards on YouTube did this successfully but it’s not for everyone
Wasn’t she transitioning while she did that?!
yeah she was, but i’m saying its not unheard of.
I wouldn’t do this what is the point? so are you natural or semi-natural???
That’s the million dollar question!
What difference does it make?
Not saying it does make a difference, but it does pose the question…. jmt
They are no longer natural because the hair has been taken through a physical change chemically. The existing texture is essentially only being “relaxed” but the hair is still “organic” because nothing about the chemical compound of the hair is changed. The hair is no longer virgin.
Nope, no thanks. It’s just not for me.
Can some of yall reply to this what yall put on your edges cause I have tried dang near everything…and nothing is working
Edges by Hicks
I use Eco styling gel (green one) and water….it works for me
Kera Care has one. One by Curls also
Gorilla Snot Gel, edge control then brush and tie down with a scarf for about 15 mins.
Gorilla snot is at Walmart for $3 order it from Walmart.com too if u can
The gorilla Snot Gel is at Target for about $3, the edge control is everywhere (target, wally world, sally, walgreens, ulta, etc….)
One more tip, it helps to spray a little water on your edges prior to applying the gel and edge control.
Oh ok I’ll definitely go get some makes me want to relax my hair lol Alecia Handley Daniel ….thanks to everyone else also really do appreciate it Amorette Stanfield, Jasmine Self, Keo Peo
Perm
I use isabella’s own, got it from a beautician, but i hate slick edges most of the time so I use it for other purposes
shea butter.
Shea butter works well on my edges as well
Nothing have worked for my edges. Soon as I go outside, the weather curls my hair up regardless of edge control, gorilla snot, or a scarf. Maybe this perking the edges may work. Stay tuned….
I have seriously thought about it.
No because once those edges grow out that hair is considered relaxed. . Can’t be both at the same time
read the box before putting a relaxer/texturizer/perm on your skin. Read the box…it’s a sign of INTELLIGENCE.
Heck no!My hair is natural and healthy but my edges are thin so it wouldn’t help smh.
Seems like a good idea, sometimes gel or edge control doesn’t work for everybody nobody how good it is.
Thank you ! I guess we all must have the same hair texture and can just use gel and wraps to press our edges down perfectly 😐 I don’t think this is a good idea, but I’m glad someone finally said that edge control stuff doesn’t work in everybody !
I think its a good idea for ppl who continuously wear straight weave and are already damaging there edges by straightening them evrday
Gel and most edge controls don’t work for my hair I’ve tried every type of jam..smh
True, either when wearing weaves or just a slick ponytail, those gel could not hold my hair down when it was natural
I tried 10 different edge control on my natural hair and nothing works, I did perm my edges once , and it’s not a bad idea at all,
Why do your edges have to lay down at all? If it’s that serious just perm your whole head.
Another solution is to work on you and why you can’t accept your hair type for what it is.
A lot if people like slick edges, so why not. And its not always about what you don’t accept some people just don’t have the time to deal with it.
Edge control don’t work for everyone. I have used all kind & nothing works . Thought about perking my edges but still unsure
I haven’t permed my edges, but I am having a HECK of a time, nothing works on my edges, the only time it’s straight is when I get a blow out , then it will last 2 weeks. Everybody’s hair is diffrent, and I’m not saying I would do it…………………but I understand. # whatever makes you happy!
Mix gel with some moisturizer, it works.
Yes. That edge control cakes up in your hair especially if hair is thick.
Yes sometimes my edges won’t cooperate when I’m trying to wear a sleek top knot or something
So many girls here saying the same thing. I too have issues with gels and edge control not working on my hair… so other than relax ur edges, what options do we have?! Anybody know what else works?! I have thinned and damaged my edges with experimenting to keep them slick!!
i relax mine and i love it its laid and blends well with my weave edge contro doesnt work neither does gel
My edges lay pretty well when I wrap my hair overnight. Organic Root Stimulator hair pudding is great for natural hair. Well at least on mine. I use all ORS products and it definitely makes my hair more manageable.
People can do what they want with their hair…
Seriously if we going have an uproar over relaxed edges then we need to get our priorities straight lol….
Nope
Damn do it old school get that black gel a brush and a scarf and call it a damn day
LMAO “call it a damn day”
Sadly that doesn’t work in all cases. Maybe she should use “gorilla snot” I heard it was good
Literally, that’s me right now. I’ve got black gel & a headscarf on as we speak.
He’ll naw…why not just pullout the scissors now?!
What’s the point?
Probably. My edges ain’t loyal
You don’t do the entire head because you like the kinky but not the nappy and too tight roots.
Once again, that’s the dumbest thing i have EVER seen.
Foolishness!
I don’t see the big deal who cares if u relax ur edges everyone is diff!
NO, GREAT WAY FOR PERMANENT HAIR LOSS.
Then your not natural lol
No no for me
pointless. lol these girls do the most.
She coulda used hair milk by just for me for straight edges cause that definitely works.
what is a good edge control besides olive oil and creme of nature? the creme of nature that one makes a yucky goo on my hair and turns white…
Edges by Hicks if you get the buildup try using less or a faster remedy is oil sheen
Slick it or try using edge wax
Murray’s edge wax <$5 gorrilla snot gel $3 works as good as Hicks which can be $13-$15... Murray's doesn't leave as much residue as Hicks. if your have 4a/b/c hair u recommend a scarf with any of those
I have a relaxer but i wear sew ins…i need something to keep the edges good..i have bought gorilla snot before its too messy…
Don’t do it. Over perming and the need for straighter edges is why my edges are damaged now.
I DO ONCE R TWICE A YEAR..MAKES A DIFFERENCE
= bald edged
What is the point of being natural if you perm your edges
I was just thinking that.
What up with these children
Exactly!!!
Seems like as it grows out it will all be relaxed again anyway…it will be two textures. ???
So you can easily blend your weaves
Thanks She’ll. I was perplexed.
so….why go natural at all? just wondering, I dont care enough to judge
My edges were hard to blend with my weaves until after the 1st natural year after that i can use anything and they lay down, tough it out
Exactly? Umm contradiction much? I’m natural with a little relaxed. Smh.
Right…there are ways to blend your edges without resorting to perming them….you just have to learn how to care for your hair type
It makes no sense to me.
It makes sense to me that’s why I do.
How are you natural but perm your edges? Eventually your natural hair will grow out so new growth will be permed so it’s impossible
you’re not natural if you perm your edges lolz…its an oxymoron….Edge control + scarf over night= tamed edges
Totally agree and what are you going to do when the perms grows out?
How is your hair in it’s natural state with a perm?
ugh no.
You don’t need a chemical to do that…just get some gel or edge control do it with product.
Read those ingredients tho some edge controls have harsh ingredients
True im just suggesting.. I use gel only thing that works for me..
Can’t be any more harsh than a chemical…
It’s your head!!! Do what ever you want to suit your lifestyle. Natural isn’t for everyone, relaxed isn’t for everyone… Do You Boo❤️
Exactly
I use to do this years ago only
in the summer to control Humidity
What’s the use of going natural if your going to perm you edges……. SMH. GET SOME EDGES CONTROL SNICKERS THE BABIES DOWN AT NIGHT THE A SCARF ABOUT IT AND WHOOOOLA IN THE MORNING SMOOOOOOTH EDGES. HA IT WORKS FOR ME!
That has to be the stupidest thing I’ve heard!
No I wouldn’t. What’s the point of saying you’re natural when you’re not.
Exactly! I don’t get it
Edges laid to the gawds
Lool Hell naw .. If I want to lay down my edges I just use gel or Edge Control … foh with that creamy shit …lol
Just because one relaxes their hair doesn’t mean they don’t accept theirselves or their trying to be another culture. That’s ignorant. I don’t like my hair in its natural state for too long. It’s too thick and I like variety. My hair is healthy and I relax every 10-14 weeks. Some Naturalists seem to always put down those who don’t want to be natural and some relaxed chicks seem to the same. Cut that crap out. It’s not warranted. This woman wants to relax th edges, oh well. It’s her head. Somebody need to throw some advice her way as to how she can maintain her desired look
I agree. It doesn’t matter if your hair is relaxed or natural we all usually have the same goal in mind and that is to have healthy hair.
I agree totally
Amen I’m natural right now but hey I may get bored with it does that make me a bad person???
The article asks “would you?” So the writer wants readers’ opinions as to whether or not they would relax their edges. It’s not about knocking anyone for their preference of natural vs relaxed.
Thank you!
We don’t know what look she desires. If most think like me, I thought she wore her hair in its natural state (no weave) but didn’t want her edges to be natural so they would appear straight.
If she’s just putting weave in it anyway it doesn’t even matter.
That being said, if she’s wearing her natural hair (out) she needs to accept herself for who she is and her hair is apart of who she is.
I have permed my edges before. I am horrible at doing hair and gel only curls my hair even more. Sometime i want my edegs to lay down the entire day without the humidity curling them up. I wear afros ponytails mohawks but i also wear extensions, weaves and braids. My hair is on my head and we can do what the hell we want. If they dont like it, find an ass to kiss
Thankyou for saying this because it’s really sick that people are worried about natural hair and unnatural hair get a life, when pressing comb in the jar came out we were knocking down the door now all of a sudden someone said go natural and it’s the new thing.
I am relaxed and my daughter is natural but I totally agree with you the movement is to give power in the beauty in hair whether it is natural or relaxed if you are confident in yourself that is all that should matter
Totally agree…..
Yasssssssssss!
NO!
When I first decided to go natural, after about a year, I decided to try this as I was so use to bone straight edges assuming that it could only be acquired by relaxing. I tried it once and NEVER again!! All it does is damage your ends just as it did to the rest of your hair. So now you have a full head of natural full thick beautiful hair with broke off edges…nope!! My advice is edge control, if you need it. P.S I LOVE MY NATURAL HAIR, without relaxers!
No you don’t need that just train them because eventually you will not be natural soon. So she is really Tex-laxing
Why do people automatically assume that straightening your hair is not embracing your hair. Do you arch your eye brows or shave your arm pits…no one would ever say that you don’t fully love yourself because you choose to groom yourself. I’ve been natural and I went back to a perm strictly for convenience not because I’m trying to emulate anyone else and defiantly not because I don’t live myself or my hair …stop with the foolishness
Well most ppl who get relaxers say they NEED them so that’s kind of the problem. I hear too often folks walking around with 1 inch of growth complaining that they NEED a touch up. What’s one inch of new growth? I loved playing with my new growth when I was relaxing
1 inch of new growth is a huge problem for someone who gets relaxers . i NEED them .
Thank you!
Straightening your hair isn’t the issue. Ppl who perm sometimes have beautiful/healthy hair and aren’t trying to be anything but themselves. This woman is different. She wants to be natural EXCEPT for her edges. Which implies she’s hiding behind the illusion that her hair is something that it isn’t.
I wear locs and I’ve seen ppl with locs perm their edges. It’s not good for them because permed hair can’t be handled/treated like natural hair. Usually they end up with no edges.
Black women already have fragile edges and we should try to keep them healthy.
What’s the difference between perming just your edges or going out and buying hair gel or edge control? It’s still manipulating the natural texture of your hair ….just because I prefer my edges slick versus curly or kinky still doesn’t mean that I don’t embrace or love my hair or my edges…I feel everyone should do what’s best for them in their life and stop “shaming” “labeling” and trying to interpret someone else’s actions or intentions
Blahahahahaha!! Dead on girl!! Hey enhancement is enhancement!! Thanks for the laugh, and truth!
Well put…..so dead on lol.
I tried the natural ordeal and it was a fail! My hair was hard to manage… So I relaxed it and chopped it off and rock my short relaxed style! Makes my life easier and my hair is healthier… Moral of the story do what works for YOU!
Did you really ask what’s the difference between putting gel in your hair and a perm?? Oh lawd…..smh.
I’m sorry but putting a chemical in my hair every time I grow an inch of hair seems like way too much work for me.
Have any of you watched Chris Rock’s ‘Good Hair’? If not you should, it’s very informative about what relaxers actually do to your hair. Black women do not necessarily have weak edges, relaxers are what cause the damage.
You are so right. And anyone who has a problem with someone else doing it to their hair OR saying they don’t embrace their hair is dang foolish. People can do what the hell they want to to their hair. Let folks be and stop ridiculing folks! We have way too many freaking problems to be worried about who is perming their edges!!!!!!
Wow…never heard of relaxing your edges with locs! Lol
Thank you Marla! I’m so glad you said this. I’m natural at the moment I’ve been natural three times now and I might go back to relaxers due to convenience (but that’s another story). Anywho what makes me chuckle is “die hard” natural with a full face on…like really??? Don’t preach about not loving yourself but put the ENTIRE makeup counter on your face ijs…nothing is wrong with makeup or getting groomed etc. but don’t knock the other girl because she wants to be natural full-time, part-time, or not at all. I loved the “natural movement” in the beginning because it helped women embrace their natural hair and eventually see themselves as beautiful without all the fake additions. However now it’s too much judging and haughtiness if you’re not natural the way others think you should be.
ive done it, no big deal
I personally don’t like gel I use good ol h2o and conditioner and my edges are wonderful
just use bees wax or jam
I say no it’s no longer natural when you do that
What’s gone happen that hair is going to start breaking cause of the two textures
What?!? Why?!?
All you need is gel and a good brush.
I will never be apart of the creamy Crack gang again. 2 yrs strong.
Uhhh no….totally defeats the purpose of being natural
I’m not that bent on having “laid” edges that badly. I mean yea my edges work the last nerve I have but I’d rather have stubborn ones than none. O_o
and then when it grows out ya hair is what? natural permed natural permed natural permed
ctfu plus relaxed hair breaks off regardless so that means your hair will be breakin off everywhere unevenly no thanx
My daughter and myself do this it works for us ! But we don’t claim to be all natural either …it makes our hair look neat and that’s important to me at least . As long As there’s no hair loss I don’t see anything wrong with doing what works for you
Me too! I use a texturizer though and looks good. I never wear my hair out unless it’s straight. I won’t do my whole head because I like my hair super thick!
agreed i need my weave to blend so i relax my edges and leave out and its not shorter nor is it breaking off
Totally agree ladies! I am a regular relaxer but lately I haven’t relaxed my whole head just my edges and the nape..
What the hell
Why do we need our edges to lay down our creator didn’t have straight hair so why is straight so important to us,our hair is curly we come from the hottest region on earth mother Africa, there’s been too many of us who still not comfortable with our hair because of what the world says its call culture conditioning be like white. We can’t change our gens so love yourself and your hair, please don’t put that unregulated unmonitored creamy crack crap on your hair. Its beautiful the way it is make it healthy and fall in love with it Shalom.
But our black ansestors came from Africa
right! some people is just brain washed and mentally sick
no i just like my hair neat
Me to it’s as neat as it’s gonna be
So…umm..what about the back???
I don’t even know why I am entertaining this. If you relax your edges, and keep relaxing, then at some point your whole head will be relaxed. WTF??? This is stupid, just go relax your hair. If you can’t be comfortable with your texture and stop trying to force it to be bone straight, then your purpose for going natural isn’t like some others. Some folks hair is straight even natural, and some have a harder time to lay it down, its just hair, its nice either way
If ANY part of ur hair is chemically treated it is NOT natural
NO
I wouldn’t personally. That would defeat the purpose of being chemical free. I know many people become natural for different reasons, but wouldn’t this mean you’re semi natural? I never experienced real problems with my edges that water or gel couldn’t handle, so I could see why she’s do it kind of. To each their own.
Nope! My hair was falling out. Even with only texurizers. As soon as I stopped getting those and perms my hair has never fallen out since.
Lol
A lot of stars do this its nothing new
Just use gel…..
#TeamNatural
No
No that will damage your hair after a time
Ppl saying it stupid but they’ll use gel becus perm weakens their edges… yall stupid. Gel weakens and breaks edges as well. Int a thing wrong with what she’s doing. We all have different techniques. Do what suits you.
Huh? Why? What? In? The? Hell??
Then it’s not natural hair…am I wrong? Idk.
Why do you need slick edges in the first place?
I think its a great idea, and am thinking about doing it as well. I hate using gel, its flaky and it makes your hair gunky. Also gel doesn’t make it stay long especially in the spring and summer months.
Tell me what style she is trying to achieve that requires bone straight edges and natural ends
Me too, so confused! The texture of the hair is going to be so different! You either relax the complete hair or gel it. She need to watch youtube. I’ve seen women do some amazing things to their NATURAL hair.
Maybe she wears weaves ? And wants it to blend better underneath. That’s what I’m thinking
Nooooo
Everyone has different textures of hair so products work well and some not, just know most things will not last Long on that over curly tight texture hair NOTHING will not last long.
Don’t be natural if you don’t want curly edges
So she is not natural then! Might as well perm her whole head because eventually that’s what is going to happen every time she has new growth.
No I’m not that worried about laying down my edges. It’s the most sensitive part of my hair
Stupid stupidity!!!!
That seems backwards smh she keep it up she will have none
I used to get good old black gel & a hard bristle brush & tie a scarf on real good. lol
At this point if anyone wanna spend time worrying about if my edges lay or not, go ahead. Ain’t nobody got time for that.
Not for me, but what’s for some isn’t for everyone. I rather keep it all natural.
Errmmm isn’t that defeating the reason for being natural ? Doesn’t make any sense
You’re not really natural anymore
She might as well perm her whole head
If you can’t handle natural hair and ALL of its glory, just stop pretending and wear straight hair.
Thank you.
Blah blah blah
Yes , so do my edges . With some gel I’m good.
Edges gonna be gone! I would know, I tried it. Took a year for them to get back right
No…just a thought why not flat iron it then put gel on it since u want it straight….I wouldn’t perm it…
Seems pretty pointless…
I do this because constantly trying to manipulate them only causes way too much breakage. Either you want them natural or smooth.
You all are so quick to judge and throw this “natural” term around but some of you are walking around with dyed hair, that’s not natural and flat ironing your hair is not wearing it “natural” either!
And wearing weave is NOT natural either…but it seems to be the growing trend of naturals.
Yes, I agree smh
Who cares if she’s still natural or not it’s not a bad idea but idk if I would do it lol
I like edges with…’character’ lol I’d never relax mines. But to each their own its her hair she can do what she wants
But doesn’t that hair grow out and no longer considered natural? I don’t understand.
Ahahaha! This is a late April fools post right?!
No way!!!!!!!
And honestly gel and other stuff don’t always work on everyone’s hair especially long lasting throughout the day
I know someone that has dreads and relaxes her halo..the perimeter of her head
If your going to perm any parts of your hair, please wash it out with neutralizing shampoo at least 5 times.
Nope…perms cause fibroid tumors. No more chemicals for me..loving my edges just the way they are:)
1. Murray’s edge wax <$5 EBay (keeps texture) 2. Hicks pomade Amazon $13-$15 (straightens, best with towel dried edges and scarf.) 3. Gorrilla Snot Gel $3 Walmart (use with scarf look for different color bottles for different hold)
Nope defeats the purpose of being natural
If I don’t perm my edges ️an use gel it curl up im over that lol then wen I get blow out with no perm it stay straight then the edges get thick ️an worse case break off if I don’t return to the salon ️an get it blow dried straight then flat ironed idk
Hmmmmmmmmm…. I understand why she does it because at this moment I’m irritated with my edges. But me personally I don’t think I wanna alter my curl pattern anymore so I’d just use edge control
Crazy… Nooo never
Sooo what happens when your hair grows
Who cares!!! UGH let that women be great smh
My hair breaks if I don’t straighten it
And even if you perm your edges over and over again won’t they eventually become your ends? So you. Still end up with permed hair. But to each their own
No
I just don’t get it
I guess my question to my sistas is , why are we obssessed with our edges??? I mean, I’ve been delivert, but why? We will pull and relax, and edge control them until we are bald. I don’t understand
Ur hair should lay with some gel or edge control…mines do but hey its her hair
Nope. All I need is water and Eco gel
No
Hmmm, she hasn’t fully embraced being natural yet if she still wants smooth “creamy crack” edges
Why not use edge control or just flat iron the edges
Surely if you keep relaxing your edges you’re eventually going to end up with the entire length of your perimeter as relaxed? That’s just gonna look stupid :/
Whatever she wants to do with her hair is her personal preference. Everything doesn’t work for everyone. If you put perm in your hair, you’re not natural, if you dye your hair, your not natural. I say do what feels natural to you!!! Live life and don’t sweat the small stuff.
Natural isn’t for everyone…. either be natural or not….
Ehh not for me. I don’t want my hairline receding
Hey to each there own shoot, me and my edges at a constant battle, they never want to lay down. But because of chemo therapy I can no longer perm my hair, but I would perm my edges if I could. I’m a person that like various hairstyles.
Depends on the hair . It’s easy for people to criticize her if u got soft edges that will cooperate. Maybe she has too much trouble with her edges. My stylist relaxes my edges and the front of my hair when we do a sew in so that it’s easier for me to style……everything ain’t about being ashamed. I’m very comfortable with my hair. A relaxer just makes it easier to work with……
I haven’t done this, but have heard of others doing it. I’m natural but I choose to wear wigs out of pure convenience and I struggle with laying my edges down for a substantial amount of time. I’ve tried MANY different edge controls and as soon as moisture in the air hits em they are back curly, which makes it hard to
Blend of I choose to wear a straight textured hair. So I see why some women have chosen to do this, I’m just not sure about the long term effects it may have on your edges.
I don’t get the obsession some women have with so called laid edges
Just asking but doesn’t that defeat the purpose?
Might as well perm the whole head not just 1/3 of it
Work with what God blessed you with….I don’t use anything….
She should have pulled just her edges out like I did for you. She is relaxing more than edges.
#icant
No. My grey edges have a mind of their own. No need in fighting it.
That’s asinine
Hell no
Ewwww no
Yes.. I have relaxed my edges during the hot humid summer.. It gets extremely hot and humid in Arkansas. However, I will not do it anymore.. I’ve learned how to wear my hair that doesn’t require my edges to lay down..
Gel/edge control be having my edges on fleek tho lol
That’s actually a good idea since the edges have a mind of their own hmm but I can’t say that I dare.
I’ll be scared that I’ll end up with no edges
What’s the point??
Everyone do what you please, but I think that’s dumb just for smooth edges smh ok
That’s why there is edge control
I don’t get it
When I first went natural, my edges irritated me because they were so short, but now they have grown out and mostly blend in with the rest of my hair. As for me, I don’t need it, but I’m not knocking it either.
Nope. This will lead to breakage over time because of the texture differences.
Partial relaxers are never a good idea.
In my professional opinion.
Other professionals my disagree but it’s not good.
Always leads to breakage.
Why?
I’d say no… If the perm makes ur hair break off at the edge, what exactly do u have left??
Well I say no cause that’s what spritz are for ..
I do this
These naturalistas crack me tf up! They claim “natural” so hard but they doing this, or flat ironing or finding some insane technique to make their hair straight. Make yall mf mind up
They be straight blowing me
Nope you got a relaxer. Natural means no chemicals at all
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It’s 2015 and we’re still debate on natural or relaxer :/ I’m a stylist, and I relax only my edges to have a neater style- my hair is healthy and I love it! So kudos to her
Doesn’t matter what year it is. Natural is just that. If you’re going natural with your hair than do it. I’m a hair stylist too. To me it defeats the purpose. But, To each its own.
I don’t like putting products on my hair everyday . My hair doesn’t fair well it black hair products it’s either to greasy, light, or smells. I am from the islands my hair isn’t typical black hair
But as your hair begins to grow out, your edges are no longer edges. You’ll slow have straight hair because the relaxed part is becoming the longer part of your hair. Does that make sense?
Kinda defeats the purpose of being natural but to each his or her own…. I’ll pasd though. No more creamy crack for me!
Why??
No, but to each her own.
No cause relaxed edges= sensitive edges= no edges no more
I tried it once, didn’t last somehow my edges completely reverted a few weeks later. But i put literally a tiny bit on. I’ve learned to work with my edges naturally. Ecostyler and a scarf works. It won’t be bone straight, but that’s the price you pay for being natural.
Personally no because I’m scared my hair will not do what I want and I always twist my hair so I’m really not concerned with my edges but do what you do
NO
It defeats being natural….
No I wouldn’t. No relaxers for me ever again!!!
Pointless ass opinions from hair nazis
Ummmm how is it pointless when the caption on the article asks would you do this??? They are answering the question….smh.
exactly would you do this not drag the chick for what shes doing to her hair theres the difference
Nope…just buy edge control….
No
Ha I was thinking bout doing this lol
Seriously? Lol!
if it works it works . everybody doesnt have the same grade of hair . if i waa to go natural ever again id continue to perm my edges every 10 weeks or so . my hair is really thick & i love it but i like edges str8 . gel & a scarf doesn’t do it for everybody.
For all of you saying that edges will lay down with good quality gel ect that’s not true. I have invested in tons of gel, butter, and edge control. Nothing lays down my hair. I personally won’t perm my edges, I’ve just accepted the fact that they absolutely will not lay down.
Ppl been doing this forever. Smfh
Nooooooooo
NO! I wouldn’t do it, but she can do whatever she likes…
Natural with permed edges.. That’s her choice.. If it works n no hair loss. Great idea
Yes, yes, yes.
That would be a negative !!!
What?!?
What’s the point with having two textures??? You either relax or stay natural…..
Hell No! Why??
You’re either natural or you’re not. If you’re too uncomfortable with the texture of your hair maybe you should just stick with your perm.
How do you maintain processed and natural hair on the same head?
What’s the actual point
Why not perm it all then? At least it will all be one texture. She doin too much…lol
It defeats the purpose of being natural!!
I literally just did this last night. The reason being because when I wear sew ins, my leave out and edges won’t stay straight and flat ironing them every single day is annoying. So I’m getting another sew in and to make it easier on myself I relaxed my edges and my leave out
No no no no….
Hicks Transformational edge gel WORKS!
I did it once and regret it so i grew it back out and cut it
It looks nice but I am not be willing to put that toxic garbage on my head.. anyway how can a 4c lady achieve the same results w/o having to permanently alter ones hair?
Im natural and I relax only my edges. Im natural straight.. and guess what?! I love it. Each person is different. There is no set in stone way to take care of your own hair… Some people’s edges are a little too much to handle so they relax them every few months. The relaxer is not put on the rest of the hair… and guess what.. when I wash my hair… all the natural hair curls up and goes POOF just like anyone elses that’s natural. To each his own… arent we allowed to be individuals? Some of the comments I see are just plain ignorant.
Speak the truth! It’s so sad the way some women go about it in a very negative, and judgmental way.
Well doesn’t that defeat the purpose. #smh
Can’t be natural with permed edges!
Exactly!!
You are no longer natural when you put chemicals on any part of your hair it still effects the other hair. Natural means no chemicals to your hair at all. Chemicals will seap into your scalp if you use them to longer. Our race has to many issues with health scares stop attacking your own bodies with disease you’re killing yourselves.
Call me lazy, but that just seems like too much work.
Yes to have layed edges
Im so confused…why do you need to perm your edges when you hair is natural? What are bad edges vs. good edges? i thought you were natural because you were embracing your hair’s texture and ability…again, really confused.
that defeats the whole purpose of being natural! embrace the naps! lbs
To each its own.
Nope.
I’ve seen it and then seen some bald edges in a few months with Afro in the back. Smh. Leave that crap alone all together.
Wtf then perm again when Ya New growth come the perm grows up meaning eventually all your would of been permed again
Shiddd sleek edges? Aloe Vera gel
And if she over processes her hair its dropping from the root.
To each its own…but no
Why bother
What is a good non flaky sorta healthy gel to use . I need help lbs
You’re NOT natural if you’re relaxed in any way period
Huh?!?
Before i knew there was a natural hair community (8yrs ago), this is how I (unknowingly) transitioned….edges still in tact
I get the idea, but eventually her whole head will be relaxed. If that’s what she wants cool. It’s an interesting way to relax your hair though…
No!!!!!!
No…it defeats the purpose.
She’s not natural then is she?
Kmslol! So many of y’all either didn’t know how to properly relax your own hair or had an inexperienced person relaxing your hair before you saw ‘Good Hair’ and went natural. Relaxed hair does not equal short and brittle, broke off thin hair, and little to no edges. This hair division is ridiculous and needs to stop.
Everybody want slick edges. Embrace your naps.
This is not new, but because this natural trend is in full effect and is probably here to stay this time, folks are up in arms over it now.
No because you will eventually have two textures the relaxer grows out, you retouch it, you gradually just go from natural to relaxed hair
Just get some edge control. Smh
Yes I would my edges are very unruly
Do what you like. My concern is for black women edges are the first to go and relaxer doesn’t help
Your hair is permed. Man now blurred lines because perms are struggling.I don’t trust it
no but eventually she will have long strands of permed hair which may cause breakage w/the 2 textures..
Relaxed or natural, your choice. However, she is definitely not a professional stylist because her technique was improper. You are NOT suppose to comb through a relaxer! Basing the scalp is always necessary, it is not about whether you burn easily or not, it’s about the chemicals penetrating the skin. Just educate yourself on proper procedures!
?????Ok so what do u do when it grow out?????? Keep perming it till your whole head is straightened?
Nah…
Over time this will cause breakage and drying because of how the hair is constantly being manipulated in the same place plus you’re not natural if you have a relaxer period.
People can do what ever makes them happy, but if your edges are relaxed, you’re not natural.
Why can’t people just do what they want? If her edges fall out its not going to change what comes out your head? Some natural women are as bad as the damn Beyhive, taking stuff way too serious.
Kind of feel like this is a yes or no thing I’m just seeing a lot of opinion bashing going on. But yep id do it gel doesn’t stay in my hair lol for all of 5 mins its straight
I relax the edges of my hair because I wear a weave with minimal leave out but it’s once every 3 months..
Ummmm….she realizes that if it doesn’t break off, her “edges” will gradually become her hair shaft, right?! Eventually the length will all be permed…smh
If I’m gonna have relaxed edges I’m gonna relax errthang lol not even gonna tempt myself like that
Naw
Smh
I wouldn’t. I have had a relaxer for years and I grew it out. No more relaxers for me. I love my natural hair.
I will never understand edges. ..
Ok as a hair stylist after watching this I am in awh of the technical errors in this process of relaxing her edges. Natural or not she is overlapping the relaxer that she is a applying to her new growth with the hair she has previously relaxed. This video is for opinions only and I would say if she was to continue to do this becasue I do as well know the difference between the edges of your hair(the small amount of hair on your hairline closest to your forehead and the entire front hairline. Which she is relaxing
Its not really natural if she is relaxing but whatever works for her…
Exactly….like get real…you want straight edges but coily hair…please have several
No I wouldn’t do it.. I love my afro and edge control works for me
If it works for you yeah go for it. My own personal experience is permed hair conflicts with natural hair on my head it’s been a year since my last perm and my permed ends are still splitting and breaking because I’m trying to grow it all out before it cut it off. That’s just my own experience and why I wouldn’t do it. You gotta always do what’s best for your own hair if it works for her then great.
Why would anyone do that
TO EACH OWN
I need help!!
I’m glad this works for her. And if she considers herself Natural then she is natural by her definition. I wouldn’t do it personally but girl lay them edges like you want to!
thought about it but nope just wrap hair up tight at night
Being natural has a different definition for everybody. Someone may not consider me to be natural because I hair. ..ijs
I personally wouldn’t but if that is what she likes then hey
Hair training is all that’s needed, but to each her own. I love my edges looking nice!!
I have in the past about 9-10 years ago but no I wouldn’t lol
No…Not something I would do.
Defeats the whole purpose of going natural. But to each it’s own. Smh.
But when her edges grow out she will have permed edges… Makes no sense to me. Bre’Anna Dezaray. Lol Do YOU get it?
I mean I’ve seen ppl do it who wear sew ins
I mean I get it for that…= but I don’t get it for someone who is natural. Doesn’t that mean youre not natural anymore?
Right most are natural but wear sew in as a protective style so they relax the edges for a sleek sew in look with the sew in.
Oh…. Ok. Just seems dangerous with the line of demarcation once the hair is growing out…. Plus if you keep doing that, won’t you eventually be all relaxed?
Nah . I mean if you aren’t relaxing your whole head only your front edges and leave out wouldn’t make you totally relaxed
Why go natural smh
I would not do this.
I use to
No no no
I wouldn’t, I love my natural edges!
Am seeing that more often..Hmmm!
Why are we judging her?she said she does it every 90 days or so and edge control doesnt help everyone
Nope. I wouldnt. Do you.
To each their own! The hair around my hairline is fine-my relaxed hair was down my back but if a wind blew through them bald spots at my temples showed lol. Now, if gel can’t catch it, it’s not gonna be caught
Nope won’t do it love my naturally curly, edges and all ….I’m mean it comes with the territory at least I thought
Nah. Gimme some jbco and a very tight scarf and we good.
And did you say…. Beedeebees? Nooo
Relaxing is ok and being natural is ok also. I just don’t understand combining the two. The relaxer is not going to stay confined to the edges when washing it out. Personally, I prefer to leave my edges untouched, period. (No edge control, etc.) But each lady can make her own choice about her hair and what makes her happy.
i hate slicked down edges…
I don’t get it…wouldn’t that mean you have a perm. I mean as it grows your edges will be permed and that has to grow so as it keeps growing doesn’t that mean eventually the whole top of your head will be permed. I mean I’m confused. Is it me or am I having a duh moment?
Who cares… There are much more important things to concern ourselves with. REALLY
It is not that serious (how much baby hair you want damn) but hey what’s for you is for you and not everyone else.
I was in beauty school & this chick came in & paid for a retouch. Mind you, I’m a STUDENT & i did not do the grease part for protection & proceeded with the creamy crack in her hair. Uhhhh i did not know that she had a severely scratched scalp. By the time I was done with everything, her edges was stuck to her scalp. At that time i noticed, the rest of her hair was not processed. I thought to myself, why did she want a retouch if she NEVER had a relaxer in her head? …I now know the answer.. lol thanks
I don’t know why but it look like she has relaxed hair to me but that’s my opinion
Lol. Nooo way lady! I don’t want my edges slick, I need them nappy curls like the rest of my head! Going natural isn’t about the look to me, its about being graceful, beautiful with what TMH has given me… Smh
1. Its not perm…because you want to RELAX the hair’s curly texture; Its called RELAXER.
2. You DO NOT EVER comb relaxer through the hair. You SMOOTH it with the spine (back of comb) of the comb.
3. You also dont have to use a lot of relaxer. It leads to a loss of edges,hair,scalp irritation.
4. Natural means just that NATURAL! Instead of relaxing your edges…use Edge Control by Olive Oil.
5. I’m a Cosmotologist & Licensed trying to be helpful to everyone.
I used Olive oil edge control on my natural edges but they instantly curled up I also used creme of nature edge control it does the same thing just not instantly and right now I’m using hicks edge control it works but I have to tie my head up after using it so it can stay down and slick. Some ppl don’t want edge control where you have to tie it down for nice results they want a slap and go
I love smooth edges my edges must stay laid!
I cant believe some of these comments. Smh and lol
I perm my hair ever time I get a sew in
heck naw. good by edges
Yes, I do mines all the time, gel don’t work on my natural hair…
Er no!
Like my lil niece told me, “just use some Jam!”
Vanity…
Say good by to ur edges
I’ll never understand the tug of war of this topic. If you want to relax it, do that. If you want natural hair, fine. I’m natural and what kills me about some of my fellow naturalistas is this: why debate the chemicals that other women put in their hair and not debate the chemicals that you eat? Caring more about hair than your body is puzzling to me. Why buy organic coconut oil for your hair and fry a pack of hormonal chicken legs and eat processed food
Hot damn! Say it again
Right!!! Im sure half off them on here still eat McDonald’s. Smh
What’s the point of my natural hair if I relaxed my edges? Once new growth starts, the relaxed hair is pushed back, so technically she’s not natural at all. She just relax her edges and not her whole head … Then again, you part your hair in a bowl shape to add the relaxer that way. So the middle of her hair is natural and not the edges all around her head? … Nope. Wouldn’t do it. Too much just to wear a weave
Guys, she is doing it simply because she can. If you won’t do it, just say no and keep it moving. No need for the shitty attitudes and dialogue. #naturalhairsnobs
It’s her head so what the problem lol
Why is everyone obsessed over other people’s edges?
It’s not a perm it’s a relaxer a perm curls your hair and a relaxer straighten your hair
Omg! Thank you!
Too each its own hell might just perm my whole head
Ummm just why? Lol this is stupid just relax it all if you going that far.
I have read comments about two different hair textures ( lol they are edges-she didn’t perm half her head. Folks act like they have never seen black folks with naturally straighter edges slicked back with a head full of curly hair in a puff), edges becoming weak, or not being a true natural. Why are permed edges not embracing our natural hair? Unless you do not wax/thread your eyebrows, shave, wear deodorant, makeup/lip gloss, etc speak on lol. Even if perming your edges was NOT embracing what you were born with, so what? Women do squats to get a more desireable butt among other things, so just because you were born with it does not mean you have to like it. I’m sure someone is reading this like “Oh my gawd! You need to love yourself!” Lol! Some people may be able to handle natural hair, just not the edges and so friggin what? They may LIKE straight edges with kinky hair, and it has NOTHING to do with not loving yourself. I am a natural, and the last perm that touched my hair was many years ago, but if I did perm my edges again it is either for neater look in a particular style, or because I just want to. Perming your hair does NOT always mean a person has been conditioned to embrace european standards of beauty. Most of the people claiming people who perm their hair are embracing european ideas of beauty, look at fashion magazines and home decor magazines for tips *shrugs*
It’s still chemicals . What’s the point? Embrace your hair
My hair can’t handle perm. It would drop all my edges of the cliff. Some black women have that coarse natural hair that can handle it hey to each their own.
The thing with this is when you relax it it grow and gets more and more closer to your ends and each time it grows out you relax it again which eventually your whole head on the out side will be relaxed
I used to even when I had the relaxed but not no more u’ll learn to love it at least like it but u have to make u’r self happy do u I totally understand.
No i wouldn’t. They have things to slick your edges.
To be honest I don’t even think she is natural. She never stated she was in the video and when she washed her hair it didn’t look natural. Maybe she just touch up the edges in between relaxers.
You get stuck in that touch up time again
So she is relaxed
Hmm I have actually thought about this.
Heck no!! She might as well go ahead and perm her whole head
Huh? I don’t get it
First things first, it’s her hair secondly I do it too!!
No because natural means that your edges are natural too. Then they will be thin or maybe bald. Try to keep everything the same texture.
Do whatever works for you personally I think is pointless is stupid
Stay strong No Creamy Crack
I believe you are no longer natural if you feel the need to perm your edges, but I’m the same person that wears make up, they both take away from the natural effect.
No way..
I relax my edges…and if my other hair start acting up its get some creamy crack too LMAO
What’s the point of being natural when u just gonna perm ya edges anyway?
Reasons for going natural;
I no longer choose to accept the propaganda that European textured hair is the ideal of beauty.
I want to embrace my nappiness, accept it for it’s uniqueness.
My hair will grow longer if I am not stripping it with an abrasive toxic chemical.
I love my hair.
If I were to straighten my edges it would contradict all of my reasoning for being natural. By straightening your edges you are still accepting the subliminal brainwashing that straighter is better. That straight equates neat, nice, normal. That natural isn’t good enough. Above all else straightening my edges is damaging to my hair. It exposes me to the risk of alopecia. Buying relaxers lines the pockets of the relaxer companies who sell the poison with the full knowledge of the health risk.
This makes no sense your hair is going to grow out so you’ll have two different textures
I personally would not, but to each it’s own.
Don’t do this whatever you do…speaking from experience having long healthy natural hair and nappy edges ain’t cute!!
I don’t understand why people are so judgemental when it comes to hair. There are women with curly wavy fine long beautiful hair in its natural state that texlax because it’s too thick… there are also natural women with very course nappy natural hair that won’t grow and they are the most judgemental.
No I wouldn’t. I’m not going there right now, but what I will say is, when you’re relaxed, no natural texture at all, natural style, wanna slap relaxer on what you’ve been blessed with….. IJS, think about it…..
Who gives a damn about 100% natural or relaxed. You females always want to compete and be on some type of side. What does natural or relax say about a person? Not a damn thing. Hell some of you claiming natural this and that but have the most fake attitude and personality. I mean is there a book or regulation saying what you can and can’t do if you choose to be 100% natural….I think NOT!
That is exactly what it is, but to each their own.
Yeah i guess she just wants smooth edges. Lol
the f**kery they talk about….to each his own
I understand the concept but when it grows out is where the two textures will eventually look different, but if she manipulates her hair then she’ll be able to blend just like transitioning but whatever girl your hair do you. I just throw some edge control and call it a day lol
Smh!
That doesn’t seem like a good idea
I don’t see the point .. But hey it’s her hair
= NotNatural
I tried it around my neck and it broke off…. But that’s just my story
This is like asking for your hair to break off.
What’s the point?!?! If my hair is going to be curly then so will my edges!!
Did anyone realize she didn’t use a neutralizing shampoo
I did
Kind of defeats the purpose of being natural to me. I wouldn’t do it but I know everyone wants those edges looking as good as possible.
love my natural edges so much. It make me prouder
I wouldn’t do it, but I won’t knock anyone for what they so to their own hair! My edges irritate me daily, but I refuse to go back to the creamy crack!
Not if you want your hair!!!
So you aren’t embracing your hair if you’re wearing it straight ? Smh
Also, as we all are titled to our own opinions, we don’t need to bring others down with them. Some of the comments are just wow…
You not natural.
She is a natural beauty because she is wearing her on hair but she cannot be a complete natural because she permanently alters her texture. I have thick unruly hair but my edges lay down just fine with gel. She’s doing her, I’ll do me and you just do you. Give her a break she’ll figure it out. Her hair will probably break before she gets but she will.
Hmmmm , I see her point. I have cancer , I would trade places with anyone with hair
No because if your hair continues to grow then eventually you’ll have a perm.
If the Lord wanted you to have straight laid down edges…you would’ve had them!!!!
Not personally, edge control is my friend.
Why do we care? It’s her hair she can do whatever she want to! Natural is no better than straight, each requires work and maintenance. What’s the big deal? Why are people who have natural hair so judgmental? Really people…
I already am and don’t give a damn what the next thinks. What works for you, works for you..
Not for me but if she likes it, I love it!
That defeats the purpose.
Does it matter? It’s our hair do what you want!!!!!
well i relax my edges and i have edges and quite frankly i dont need to explain myself to anyone
No.
This makes no sense the addiction to relaxers is crazy she could have gotten the same result with a good deep conditioner .
What’s the point of being natural if you’re relaxing your edges…its kind of an oxymoron…
It’s a partial relaxer. Not a big deal. I have a friend who has a natural Mohawk but the tapered sides are relaxed. I told her, it’s her hair, don’t worry about it.
Darn autocorrect. To each its own. Just know you are no longer natural.
Some edge control or gel dnt work damn it’s her hair she can do what she wants if it works best for her
please show me the natural hair manual telling me what i can and cannot do with MY hair you claim yourself to be a community yet all you do is bash ppl thats their choice its their hair …self esteem doesn’t have anything to do with t just please think before you try to be a scholar and hair nazi …. I relax my edges and my hair is healthier than some of you talking crap
Either wear it natural or put in a relaxer. That’s just stupid to me.
She not a naturalista! She’s going with the times
Hell no that’s stupid and defeats the purpose of being natural
I have perm my edges for 32 years it my hair and I do what I want with it!!
I don’t think it’s a good idea, because the hair will eventually break off, and then you won’t have any edges. But do whatever you want
I relaxed my back and edges. My top is natural. I like it. I have a short cut and sometimes I like my sides slick and my top curly. I had highlights when I was completely natural the cut it off and did something different. How you style your hair is a way of expressing yourself. There is nothing wrong with experimenting with different colors, chemicals, etc. as long as you keep your hair healthy. People often complain about chemicals in hair products but, don’t complain about the chemicals in the food they put in their bodies.
#youdoyou #boo
I don’t see the purpose in this. All she needs is a good edge control and tie it down with a scarf.
I’ve done it.
I’m glad that those gels and expensive edge control works for somebody…lol But if you are eating foods full of hormones and GMOs…newsflash! You ain’t natural either! Bang! Bang! Moral of the story, live and let live.
that’s dangerous though …..
#Preach
I think it’s stupid…in the end will mess up the overall hair when it grows out. what if it starts breaking off at the straight portion? Left damn near bald headed until it grow back. With all the different products there are out there I’m sure there’s one that’ll work for you everybody natural pretty much go through the trail and error stage when finding the right products for YOUR hair
Why
not natural. You are permed.
This is Stupid!
After all the time and dedication spent on my hair i wouldn’t let it near any chemicals. I want to change and do different things like colouring but no way i’ll ruin it now
It’s your head and if it makes you feel good then do the damn thing.
I would if that’s what I wanted to do with MY HAIR.
What’s the point of having natural hair if you’re going to perm your edges? That defeats the purpose.
Yes indeed deep it does, and when she wash the perm out it’s gonna get on the rest of her hair!
It’s way more common than people are willing to admit
I pass! I’m happy to be 100% nappy.
What’s the point? I stopped perming my hair because I saw hairlines receding in other women and I didn’t want that to happen to me.
Ijs.., your hair grows from the roots out. Applying any type of chemical to the roots. Rather it’s just the edges or not. Does this process still makes you a naturalist.!!! I’m natural of 2yrs now.! Use to love my weaves, don’t get me wrong. But once converted I’m team natural all the way. Do you., but whatever you do. Keep it real with yourself 100%.!!!
I can truly understand the logic behind it! But I don’t see going through that trouble! I have gotten used to using WAAAAYYYY more gel since I’ve been natural though! lol
Noooo than she isn’t consider natural just like those who use color while natural ..its a chemical…
No.
The point is alot of natural’s wear sew~ins and want to leave hair out so they perm the outside so they want have to constantly press the outside.
Its not natural if u use relaxer, use edge control.
Not natural with relaxer
Many natural hair people perm their ends and their nape. They also perm their leave outs. This has been happening before the natural hair epidemic (which is a good thing) began.
Hell no!
Soooooo when the edges grow out… Lol, never mind.
Maybe the hair products she uses doesn’t work with her edges or keeps them as laid as she likes. I see nothing wrong with it.
Why
Do this all the time
You don’t have to perm your edges to blend weave.
Defeats the purpose! Love your NATURAL YOU!!!
No longer all natural silk out do the same
If that’s what you want, but to ME natural is natural…it works for her that’s fine
What for
Nope! Never!
Hicks edge control is great!
Yes I would, just the edges.
What’s the point? Won’t be long before the creamy crack is back!
Kind of defeats the whole purpose of being natural, eventually the whole head will be permed from retouching and trimming the natural hair. Rather pointless as it is a slower way of getting straight hair. Their business though, I would never do it, I could imagine the edges thinning because of it too. No thanks.
Wtf…you either want it natural or permed, make up your mind you can’t have them both you be defeating your purpose!!! That’s what’s wrong with some of our sistahs now….. No damn edges, embrace your natural beauty✌
Did this back in the day
Im thinking about perming my leave out
PARTIAL PREMING???
When I first went natural I did this once every 3-4mo while transitioning. Which ended up being the dumbest idea ever because once all my relaxer grew out, now I had all this dumb straight hair in the front. That’s was like 5yrs ago but I guarantee it’s more ppl they do this but won’t admit it lol
No way….
I don’t give a hot damn. DO.WHAT.YOU.NEED.TO.DO.TO.BE.HAPPY!!!!
Its not costing me a dime nor will I lose sleep over what someone else does.
That is what all these opinionated people need to do as well!
If you perm your whole head, so what.
If you don’t, so what!
If you perm half and the rest natural, So what!
I feel like this, if u r going to go natural go all the way..people are saying what’s the big deal she’s grown ,well that’s not the point ..one
Of the reasons being natural is great is bcuz we aren’t exposing are body or hair to harmful chemicals..over time ur hair will suffer from doing that and it kind of defeats the purpose of even becoming natural, which is too have healthier hair and to embrace our natural texture, but people seem to care more about the appearance of edges. .I say learn to manage ur texture naturally..it’s frustrating bcuz I just want to support such a great thing, but people take it wrong..this makes a lot of natural women angry
Bcuz it still shows that we are struggling with the reasons of going natural…it’s not a trend…its taking care of yourself and appreciating what God blessed you with …plz let’s do Natural the right way
Thats no longer natural who ever does that need to be honest with themselves
Who doesn’t know how to put a perm in?
What’s the point of the whole video?
I’ve learned absolutely nothing from this.
I relax my ‘kitchen’ area, but not bone straight. This helps me achieve a uniform texture throughout my hair. I’m not here to judge another woman’s style choice; it’s negative. If it works for her, why not?
i wouldnt but i dont “need to” i guess and to each their own
But why would you tho??? So want to weaken the strongest portion of your hair…ok
What’s the point, love my kinky edges
Folks really need to learn to mind their dayum bizness! Smh
Personally I’m mediteranuan and my hair is really frizzy and even I straigten my hair. I might not relax it as its not fir my type of hair but i believe what makes you feel amazing and yes natural is best but maybe not look the best all the time. I don’t straigtrn my hair to look like an English woman but i straighten it so it looks nice and I can controle it better. Sometimes I feel to let the curls out. Do you ladies and stop cussing each other, expecialybif you have more manageable hair you want to cuss a woman whos hair might not be as easy to handle.
I saw this pic in a natural hair group im in and I laugh at the ones that call the others natural hair police or natural Nazis and yet, they ones that’s being phony or fake are “probably” the ones that’s relaxing those egdes getting texurizer or supposely using a natural hair kit, because they can’t deal with different textures of their hair or its just to thick to comb.Oh and, I dont have any against people with natural perm kit, texurizers and relaxers (I had it
once)buy why fake being something you not.I guess my comment is gonna be label the “hair nazis”or the “hair police”because I state my opinion that’s different from others.some times stating opinion thata not agreement with others that makr comments, called or label a name, because your opinion is different from what every one is saying or commenting about.
I use to do it and eventually the chemical started damaging my front edges. So I no longer do it. I prefer to use grease to keep my edges layed
What’s the point of doing that? That makes as much sense as bald crowns with shags. You’ll end up on team no edges.
I feel that we should stop hair policing our fellow black women. Everyone is different and likes different things.
Their hair, their choice.
What is the point?
It defeats the purpose of being (naptural.)
A good ole press
It’s stupid
Absolutely Not….
No thanks I’ll pass.
That defeats the purpose of being natural
How can you say you’re natural if you perm any part of your hair? You can’t.
Ummm no! I wish i would let a perm touch certain parts of my hair. Im all natural
Smh permed edges.. Nappy edges… Who cares???? Do u really care about what others do to their own hair? Does it keep u up at night? Lol I thinks not! Permed natural weave locks??? Who cares!!! Nobody! As long as it suits your needs don’t waste time on blah blah blah!
My edges are the softest part of my hair
I’ve got the kinkiest texture ever and all I have to do is smooth my edges back with the palm of my hands with some gel.
I wouldn’t perm my edges, no matter how hard they are to lay at times… I love having edges and perming would have them gone with the wind
from a girl who only used to relax to soften the hair on her forehead … I don’t think it’s bad idea at all !!!
now that’s just STUPID!!!!
I guess so! Nothing is right anymore, nothing!
This is dumb. Whats the point?
I let my edges be, that’s the whole point of going natural
H to the no!
But if you putting a relaxer in any part of your hair it’s no longer natural?????
I cannot stand the “natural community”. Not all people are bad but the ones that are upset me. Why can’t someone love their hair and their “roots” with permed hair. I have a friend with long healthy relaxed hair and she loves! Some of y’all need to get over what other wants to do with their own head. It doesn’t mean that they don’t accept their roots….it just means they like natural hair. I like my natural hair because it’s healthy but I am not apart of “the natural community” scene.
Two things: Black women do not PERM their hair. PERM is short for Permanent which is the process “white” women use to chemically curl their hair. Black women chemically STRAIGHTEN their hair which is called RELAXING by using a RELAXER. Secondly, if it works for her and makes her happy, I truly don’t care what she does with her hair. I’m natural after almost 20 years of relaxing and my edges are baby hair fine but if they weren’t…who knows…whatever works for you.
I believe she does this for weaves? I thought about relaxing my edges but nah because I don’t wear weaves very often so the maintenance and upkeep is just gonna suck and I’m lazy. However I do see where she’s coming from if she’s the type of girl who wears weaves or wigs all the time and would prefer to have a leave out rather than a closure.
I have relaxed my hair and enjoying the break. Not a total straight perm.
No I would use eco styler gel or Flex seed gel
Yes I did long time ago
It’s just hair…who cares.
Okay!
Nah
Hell no i want both my hair and my edges thank u very much
Yes
Bye felicia
NOPE,NO CREAMY CRACK,PLEASE
Hell no!!#
Not Even!!! What’s the purpose of being Natural! !!!!
Uh… No, I would not do that because that would mean that my hair is not all natural. And relaxers are nasty dangerous chemicals.
No! Not for me…….But entitled to do you
Crazy
I did it for almost a year in my transitioning phase. I straighten my natural hair and permed my edges to match the permed hair I was still scared to cut off. But I eventually stopped and did my big chop! It sounds worse than it is, but do what works for you!!!
Never!!!!!
Anytime you perm hair you need to use a neutralizer shampoo to stop the perm from processing. Plus when that hair grows(if it grows versus fall out) it will be straight. Not worth it. Embrace your curls!
So many things wrong with this but the most apparent is wat happens when ur edges grow out? That hair is still relaxed…so its no longer just relaxing edges…ur relaxing the whole perimeter(from roots to ends)…and if it doesnt grow out ur frying the same hair again and again until you have none.
Black women are the most judgemental when it comes to hair. Natural hair, Relaxed hair who cares it’s hair I’ve been natural, relaxed and I wear a weave who cares. DO YOU BOO
If you continue to perm your edges as new growth comes in (in an effort to lay down those edges), won’t you eventually end up with a complete head of permed hair? Just my thoughts. In the long term this makes no sense.
Nope, not putting that creamy crack in my hair ever again. I’ve been fine without it for 5 years now, I just use gel to smooth my edges when I’m wearing certain styles.
Why? Looo
Semi-natural? I can see this being a trend
I’ve seen people do this. Crazy. People focus too much on edges. I like mine curly. Is the edge police coming to give out tickets for nonslick edges?
Lmao ????, the edge Police, where they at, lol
Don’t do it I did once and it’s just Silly #Regret
I wouldn’t. But I see why one would do this. Edges are hard to lay down sometimes when you want a sleek look, if you have a course texture. I don’t have that issue with my 3c hair though.
4C hair is the worst my edges never stay flat when I gel them down it’s frustrating but I’m not gonna perm them cause once it starts to grow it’s gonna look stupid
Keep it 100% natural.
Mommy does this… And it makes sense & looks nice.
But the breakage is REAL ????
I have and probably would again. I like smooth edges on me though.
Yea people like laid edges tgat stay laid
What’s the purpose of going natural then you put relaxer on your edges.. that’s what gel and scarves are for.
Agreed its being lazy. If going to take care of your do it all the way. No chemicals. That’s what edge control products are for
That doesn’t work all the time. My edges never lay from gel and water.
As your hair grows with the edges relaxer…You wont have natural hair anymore. Relaxed hair and natural hair will come to a point of breakages curl vs straight when you come or brush the hair.
Just use a good edge control!
Maybe try “wet edges”. I use a little Eco Styler and I apply my edge control. They have never worked separately for me so I put them together.
Imma try that! Neither one work for me separately but I never thought about trying them together…hmmm
Awww yay! I use the carols daughter black vanilla one and it works great! If you have time, tie a scarf to help it hold ????
If you want your edges to be sleek that badly then idk why ppl dont just flatiron it. Itll become smoother from heat damage eventually anyway
We used to (still) damp our edges, put royal crown or whatever heavy hair grease/oil and brushed. But I am old school.
100% natural means no chemicals to alter. That also mean colouring.
I use form wrop lotion and Eco gel.. or coconut oil, Jam. I have to wet my hair little bit.
But if your natural and colour your hair you still have to take care of the natural state curls you have. So you’re actually still natural
Color doesn’t break the disulfide bonds in your hair (the bonds that determine hair texture).
Respect each of response about colouring but it’s my opinion and stating you are wrong.
I disagree if you have natural hair and you color it then you are still natural. But hey to each it’s own
I agree with u Valerie Vallion color is a chemical. Ur no longer natural with any type of chemicals n ur hair
If u are natural & use a non chemical colouring u are still 100% natural. I’m allergic to any dye with ammonia or parabins, which are chemicals. There is alot more variety out there now which is not harmful to your scalp or hair..
Natural texture with chemical color. Simple. Now carry on.
Then you’re not natural…
Coloring messed up my natural hair 2 years ago: ( weakened and hair loss
I’ve been natural for a while and my stylist uses a straightening comb and Marcel flat iron and you can’t even tell I don’t have a relaxer.
This makes no sense. .when the edges do grow and the new growth comes in …………oh lord
Its so weird
Absolutely not!! Hicks edge control and satin scarf… Tie it down for a few minutes should be good.
What ..
Ugh, why
We use gorilla snot and a scarf. Works great
HELLO!
I have locs and Gorilla Snot makes my edges look like I relaxed them!????
Nope I wouldn’t
But those edges travel down… continue the process and you have relaxed hair
Either you’re natural or you’re not pick a side….lol
Same for me Roxie Heart. Coloring my hair has set my hair growth back at least a year. You live and you learn.
You do I started over back on this journey. So being extra careful this time around. Big Chopped it all Feb 20, 2017
i tried it… don’t do it
Yep, know lots of you tubers that do it but denies it. I’ve done this to my edges a couple of times but the natural hair grows back so fast I would have to do it oo often
I know someone who did that and didn’t see the point. There’s ways to make your edges lay down if you’re natural.
You can’t have natural and relaxed hair at the same time so….. no. I choose natural. My hair is kinky from edges to ends
Why must our edges lay so damn flat anyways? Many of us are still on our way to accepting our hair. Smdh