SALON VISIT | STRAIGHTENING MY NATURAL HAIR FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 2 YEARS!

Рет қаралды 81,880

Күн бұрын

Hey Loves
So I finally got a silk press! It's been a long time coming, honestly, my ends were suffering lol. But anyway, hope you enjoy joining me for my salon visit.
What did you think of the results?
Salon Details:
Elite Hair Lounge - 288 Lee High Rd, Lewisham, London SE13 5PJ
Hair Stylist: @keelygiscombe (on instagram)
Pricing: £95 with treatment, £80 without treatment
Music: Music by Ryan Little - after the rain. - thmatc.co/?l=B582150C
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Stay Connected 🙋🏾‍♀️
Instagram: Rachealakua
/ rachealakua. .
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FAQs
Big chop - Feb 2018
Last relaxer - Jan 2017
For all business enquiries please email
rachealakua01@gmail.com

Пікірлер: 191

@flamingoparrish8215 4 жыл бұрын

Sisssss your skin is beautiful.

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@kemikehinde5491 4 жыл бұрын

I know this is about the hair, but can we get a skin care routine? 😍😍

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Lool I will try to honestly!

@athickie 4 жыл бұрын

I know this about the press but your skin is magical good Lord 😍😍

@krystale16vanessa 4 жыл бұрын

zakiah tukes I swear ... the moment I saw it that’s all I was focused on geezzz

@athickie 4 жыл бұрын

Vava Voom lol fr though 😂

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Loool thank you 😂😂😂

@arib4118 4 жыл бұрын

I said the same thing. Just shook 😨. Skincare routine please?!

@outherewildinb2874 4 жыл бұрын

Pores who???

@iamryanlittle 4 жыл бұрын

Hey! I'm Ryan Little. I'm honored to hear my music in your video :)

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

No worries! x

@pinkchocolate305 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice and humble of you.

@hi.goodbye2167 4 жыл бұрын

Okkkk sis! You have INCHEEEESSSS👀👀😍😍😍😍

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Girl I’m trying out here! 😂

@shi1339 4 жыл бұрын

The cotton wool is stop your hairline and ears burning

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Ohhh my bad, thank you!

@flaviaakello 3 жыл бұрын

Haha no it’s not, it’s to stop the hot water dripping down.

@KayAmoah 4 жыл бұрын

Your hair, skin and makeup is GORGEOUS!!!! 😍😍😍✨✨ get that length girl!! 💛💛

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you girl!!

@ladibarb8410 4 жыл бұрын

Girl you are gorgeous!!!!! Your skin and features are everything!!!!😍😍😍♥️♥️ so lovely!

@leauxdaniels8155 4 жыл бұрын

Your natural hair is so beautiful!!

@natashahubbert4438 4 жыл бұрын

Sis, you are gorg!!!!!😍😍😍Your Melanin is superb.☺️

@astrochick6171 4 жыл бұрын

Girl I just straightened & trimmed my hair on Saturday. Sunday morning I walked out of the house & it just poofed up. And it's been rainy pretty much everyday since so even though I straightened it again its poofy again. Ugh so annoying! but my hair is exactly the same length as yours except I have bangs & mine is more layered. I think I'm gonna cut it into a bob though. Anyway, your hair looks super nice!

@Balderhash 3 жыл бұрын

Omg a hair salon in the UK, in London. I am so excited and going to book an appointment and get my hair done professionally. Thank you so much!

@ChrissyRob 4 жыл бұрын

So pretty! I keep my silk presses in for a month by getting it curled at the salon and then putting flexirods in my hair at night.

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Oh that's smart! I might try that next time round

@ChrissyRob 4 жыл бұрын

TheGlovedNatural Yes! Try that!

@ohheyfatima 4 жыл бұрын

Your hair is so healthy & your skin is also poppin!

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@LindaLynn93 4 жыл бұрын

Your hair looks so beautiful! Thriving and healthy hang time! 😍💙

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Linda!

@Gamingwit_addy 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely breathtaking!!😘

@pinkchocolate305 4 жыл бұрын

The cotton is to keep the water from running onto your face. Some stylists use it when dying the hair to keep the color from dripping.

@01halee 4 жыл бұрын

The stylist did a awesome job she was very knowledgeable and patient that's what I'm talkin bout...I care more about healthy hair then the length Your hair is long and beautiful 😍😍

@XPATRiiCiiAX 4 жыл бұрын

Your hair looks great! I’ve been to Elite, I loved how my hair turned out!

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Ahh amazing! Glad you liked it

@beccabreex 4 жыл бұрын

Want to get this done in December! So happy you dropped this video 👌🏿🙌🏿.

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Ayyy 🙌🏾🙌🏾 you should record it too 👀

@chinazomchukwuemeka 4 жыл бұрын

Please can u put up a video of the hair tint for your? I want to see how u dyed it. Was considering relaxing my hair now that my hair is long and that’s what I was watching till I saw u had eventually transitioned...so I’m staying natural for now. New subbie! 🤩

@cookbookswelcomed2943 4 жыл бұрын

Omggggg your hair looks amazing Rach I absolutely love it 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍.... I've been thinking about getting a silk press for the holidays but I'm so nervous. Yours is absolutely beautiful though and it's grown sooooo much. Love it! Great video as usual.

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You should definitely get one x

@rochellerowe2739 4 жыл бұрын

Yes maam! It's always raining when I stretch or flat iron my hair

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

It’s so annoying! Next time I’ll get it done in summer

@AbbyliciouzChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Ayyyyy my Ghanaian 🇬🇭 beauty... your hair length is coming backkk

@blessedchildofjesus9629 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video you have saved my hair. Three years natural but trust no salon in Lewisham to silk press my hair. Will definitely go to this salon after seeing the results. Thank you girl I shall subscribe.

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@elaine10etoile 4 жыл бұрын

Hair is looking lush baby girl! 😘😘

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks boo 💜💜

@adjoaaj7593 4 жыл бұрын

I’m scared to get my hair washed because I don’t want them to detangle and cause breakage. No one can be as gentle as you with your hair!

@therealrobin9523 4 жыл бұрын

If your ends aren't trimmed well they will snag and break during detangle. My hair stayed collarbone length for 9 years until I learned to trim.

@adjoaaj7593 4 жыл бұрын

Robin Varner wow I honestly need to learn I have no idea how to !! Any videos you could suggest would be much appreciated x

@therealrobin9523 4 жыл бұрын

This Should Help☺️.

@therealrobin9523 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gb1_mLWHupm-o58.html

@adjoaaj7593 4 жыл бұрын

Robin Varner thank you so much!

@nadie1mayascuz 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful sister, sending you love ❤️ proud of you for keeping it healthy most of all

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@nadie1mayascuz 4 жыл бұрын

@@RachealAkua I myself am struggling 😅 not with growth but health. Have a good evening.

@daisyflower1545 4 жыл бұрын

Girl your hair looks gorgeous and it's very long. The middle back part of my hair is the longest also

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ayy snap!

@thealysia 4 жыл бұрын

Looks great🤩

@shirleyduval342 4 жыл бұрын

So So So So GORGEOUS MAMA-OOO 💃💃💃💃. Your hair is soo healthy...so much growth😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥💟💟💟💟

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@jjohnson1791 4 жыл бұрын

your skin is beautiful btw looks like glass!

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@hi.goodbye2167 4 жыл бұрын

Sooooo many inches😍😍😍😍👀👀👀👀I hope and pray my hair grows out before my grad photos in March 😩😭😍

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Ooh congratulations on graduating!!

@hi.goodbye2167 4 жыл бұрын

TheGlovedNatural awww thanks sweetie! Haha omg I just found out that my grad photos are next month 🤣😩😬 hopefully my hair has grown a significant amount by next month haha idk lol

@Meggs93_ 4 жыл бұрын

Your silk press looks so nice!!! 😍

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@botanibaby 4 жыл бұрын

She did an awesome job

@Angela-wp2zu 4 жыл бұрын

Please what kind of foundation do you use and all that. I want to start doing make up

@thecure3982 4 жыл бұрын

that color is pretty. good job

@M3l155a 4 жыл бұрын

Wow your hair is Thick! So beautiful 😍

@VeryKinkyCurl 4 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Your hair and you are gorgeous

@nicnothingnice 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful results

@OhSoLoring9113 4 жыл бұрын

She done a great job on your hair...tfs💗💗💗

@1cakesz 4 жыл бұрын

I think she wrapped the cotton around you to prevent any dripping of the products, I hate when oil and stuff gets on my face and it can be bad for the skin. Thanks for sharing!

@sugerweregoingdown 4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad your hair came out good when I went there for a silk press it looked like it had been blow dried poorly and didn’t even last 2 days

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Oh no I’m sorry you had a bad experience! But to be honest I think next time I’m going to do my own silk press at home

@crystaldesiree9186 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see your “straight to curly” vid once your straight hair needs a wash 🧼

@Clauds71 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Rachael, how often should we straighten our hair? My friends suggest that I only straighten my hair on special occasions 😊

@sydnie7278 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been wanted to press my hair so badly but it’s so humid here! Constant moisture in the air lol. I’m from the desert. Is the treatment they do a keratin treatment?

@jelly7235 3 жыл бұрын

What hair dye did u use at the ends and what colour❤️

@riya9065 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous skin and hair ❤️

@LOVELY-131 3 жыл бұрын

🌟U GO GIRL!!💜💜💜💜😍

@jjohnson1791 4 жыл бұрын

amazing to see your journey! the growth!!

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for following my journey!

@jessegizaw755 3 жыл бұрын

Wow ur makeup is also flawless cn u make a video on that for beginners luv ur videos

@TheDivaIsIntheDetails 4 жыл бұрын

Your hair came out beautifully

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@alexiscroissy 4 жыл бұрын

Just saying your skin looks fantastic!!

@nicolem969 3 жыл бұрын

Sis, you're so beautiful !!!!!!!!!

@valerie. 4 жыл бұрын

Your hair grows faaaast!! Can we have a length check vid

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'll do one soon!

@bimboodekunle4296 4 жыл бұрын

in LEWISHAM!!!! Yasss finally a natural hair salon in London.

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Right! I don't know of too many of them

@TheOphelia10 4 жыл бұрын

They also have their branch in stockwell😛

@bimboodekunle4296 Жыл бұрын

so 2 years later... I went. I had it done a day ago and it now looks like a mix between a good blow dry and a straighten. Maybe because I have type 4c hair which isn't heat trained but it's slowly reverting at an alarming rate. I didn't even get to wear it out in its 'most straight' state because, like 12 hours later (I wrapped it at night), its sleekness is gone. It still feels silky, but if you want to do it for an event, get it done the same day you're going.

@jobjobyvonnegaskin8356 2 жыл бұрын

What hair tool is better to avoid heat damage, a steamer or a hooded dryer? And what do you think about conditioners & deep conditioners for heat routines, such as steamers, hooded dryers & hot irons? Do hair stores have conditioners & deep conditioners for heat where you are located? Do you think a hair conditioner that heats up as soon as you rub your palms together or rub the conditioner against the scalp would be available for women? Do you think this conditioner will have ingredients to protect the hair from heat damage? Somedays time isn't on my side & I do not have enough time to sit under the dryer. And, my future hubby is has purposeful lifestyle & I need to get dressed in a reasonable amount of time. I'll l be on his time. Most of the time.

@coaluck 4 жыл бұрын

Our hair is identical. Even how it grows. I too have the V my the sides and crown are shorter because of the location but the same as the back but my back appear longer so yes i totally understood what you meant when you said that . I subbed

@SilentPlantGirl 4 жыл бұрын

yess your hair is soo long

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy there’s some length finally 🙌🏾

@sarahinthekitchen8568 4 жыл бұрын

Hair and skin look amazing😍😍😍

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊❤️

@sheilagrayman7147 3 жыл бұрын

GORGEOUS.🌹

@iLoveMusicBaby694 4 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking about booking an appointment at this salon! My hair is past bra strap and longer in the middle like yours but hasn’t been properly trimmed in a while! I’m worried about how much they might have to trim and how they’ll detangle my hair without damage because it gets very tangled. Loved your video and results and your skin 😍

@iLoveMusicBaby694 4 жыл бұрын

Also! Did they charge you extra for your hair length? I saw on their price list they do that and I think they might add extra if I visit

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Erm i don’t think they charged me, if they did they didn’t tell me 😅

@gratefullandblessed0135 4 жыл бұрын

Hair is gorgeous 🙂🙂 i wouldn’t worry bout heat damage if your hair is healthy it should survive. I think it all depends on the hair texture and how much heat is being applied. As long as you don’t keep flat ironing it every day you should be fine. Your hair looks healthy anyway

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That’s what I was hoping but I actually got a small piece of heat damage 😔

@tamera605 4 жыл бұрын

Your hair looks great! Hope it bounces back though.

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Girl.. a video is coming up about that

@tamera605 4 жыл бұрын

@@RachealAkua omg i hope it isn't bad news 😟

@NunyaBness 4 жыл бұрын

Your stylist seemed very knowledgeable. Your hair is so healthy too. 💞👍🏽

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

She was, and thank you!

@user-wp4qd6xh8x Жыл бұрын

❤️

@NinthJewel 4 жыл бұрын

Ur hair has grown 😍😍😍 I’m so jealous! I’d love to see my length but I’m so scared of heat damage lol 😂🤷🏿‍♀️ besides there’s no salon like that one here in Edinburgh and I’m not gonna chance it lol

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

I know I’m so happy 🙌🏾🙌🏾 ooh, yeah the trip down to London would be very long just for a silk press

@chocolatecapricorn9418 4 жыл бұрын

It’s back just like she was relaxed.

@oliviabrown3755 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice style!!! I would love to see you do a review of Straight Silk Spray Heat Protectant by JuniorLabs. It absolutely keeps my hair silky smooth ❤️❤️

@rochellerowe2739 4 жыл бұрын

Question: Are you using edge control while it's silk pressed?

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Nope, I’ve actually ran out but it would have been useful because the edges reverted very quickly

@kahmaiipugh8650 4 жыл бұрын

Ohhhhh shoot 😍😍😍

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Yes girl 😂😂

@thecure3982 4 жыл бұрын

No heat protectant until the flat iron? :O and then it was blow dried twice? triple processing! and in some sections more than 4 applications of heat.update 5 heat passes for end bumps. yikes.

@deesenuts8730 3 жыл бұрын

If you get it mostly straight in the blow drying process, the flatironing onewill be easier

@luvonesmusic 4 жыл бұрын

What do you record with? Your video quality is amazing!

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Canon 700d with a 50mm lens x

@sabiatayeshares4102 4 жыл бұрын

Your complexion and skin is so beautifully Flawless🤭🔥

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@kaidianbrown2343 3 жыл бұрын

The Instagram don’t work do they still have it or has it changed

@gswpower7098 4 жыл бұрын

Omg you look so gorgeous

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@palesamotaung2988 4 жыл бұрын

You are stunning 😍

@flaviaakello 3 жыл бұрын

The cotton is there to soak up the water which may drip down.

@FitnessXFaith 4 жыл бұрын

Ok but your skin 😍😍😍

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@mrminor421 4 жыл бұрын

She used the cotton around the skin part so the plastic wouldn't burn you under the dryer

@marquettasmith4011 4 жыл бұрын

You look so gorgeous 🥰🧨

@lacey3590 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of camera to you use

@jobjobyvonnegaskin8356 2 жыл бұрын

Black excellence. Now, black excellence! Did you use shampoo & conditioner for hair color? So, you can keep the colored hair vibrant & avoid dull ends? Heat protector, anti frizz, & serum & titanium or ion plats for your ends everyday. Research titanium & ion plates. When it gets frizzy. Don't wear cotton or sweaters. Change your fabric when the hair gets frizzy. The cotton makes the ends of your hair crinkled, cracked, especially when it gets frizzy. And, a repair treatment focusing on the ends of the strands during the hair cleanse routine.

@kenicke579 4 жыл бұрын

What was the treatment? Like a keratin treatment or just conditioner?

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

I actually have no idea lol

@jstarmason06 3 жыл бұрын

You are sooo pretty.

@starrahjhay8098 4 жыл бұрын

Sis I enjoyed the video but can we get a skin care routine???Causeee 👀

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

I will try to! But to be honest the camera makes my skin look better than it is

@Kryssiiful 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video showing how you coloured your hair?

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

No 😔 but I’ll do a video when I top up the colour

@shannonarmstrong6364 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous thick head of hair

@shannonarmstrong6364 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous

@earlmoss9669 4 жыл бұрын

You have beautiful hair

@annamae3438 4 жыл бұрын

skin care vid plz 😔👏🏾

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

I will try to! Once my skin looks better

@Trinatime 4 жыл бұрын

Great

@ToyaF82 4 жыл бұрын

Very pretty

@alwayslovehere 4 жыл бұрын

👑👑👑👑👑👑

@wildhopeXx 4 жыл бұрын

Were you wearing light makeup at the salon? because your SKIN! Clear and glowy girl!😭

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Nope, but the camera made my skin look way better

@adjoaaj7593 4 жыл бұрын

How many years have you been natural xx

@hillaryasare9804 4 жыл бұрын

I think she said 3 years in total. Including transitioning from relaxers.

@TheEviil1 4 жыл бұрын

Wow... Natural Hair Salons in the UK are more affordable than in the US.

@Listening4n0w 3 жыл бұрын

I love the v shape.

@lovess4051 4 жыл бұрын

Ok now

@Danielle-et6fc 4 жыл бұрын

People mistaken straigtening hair for a silk press two different things. A silk press uses certain products and then should be wrapped to get the bounce to the hair when let down. Otherwise its just a standard straighten.

@sambutler8326 4 жыл бұрын

Not always . Silk press should be used with products that have silk in them.. theres products that say silk blowouts or silk shampoo and conditioner ...

@Danielle-et6fc 4 жыл бұрын

@@sambutler8326 huh? This is what im saying.. so what do you mean not always?

@RachealAkua 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! The salon advertised it as a silk press so I just assumed that it was

@user-zx5xw4yw2e 4 жыл бұрын

@@Danielle-et6fc No, u said something different. Doesn't matter though its pretty much the same.