While I was transitioning from relaxed hair to my natural hair, I underwent a similar style process - twice, though not a pixie cut - that lasted until I left the salon. The first time due to moisture outside the salon, my hair went limp almost immediately. The 2nd time it looked silken and luxuriant for about an hour - long enough to be photographed; then it reverted. So on both occasions, less than eight/24 hours! But years ago when I was going salt and pepper, I had a hairdresser who did a bang-up job by mildly texturizing my curls to loosen them and then style my pixie cut with the blow dryer and a bristle brush. That always worked until the next cut. #nowilovemygraynatural😊

🤷🏽‍♀️ I mean I think it could have been straightened better. I’ve seen natural hairstylist straightened the kinkiest hair and coarser hair and it’s LAID!! I’ve heard that it all starts with the product you use and the blow drying part that will give you the flat, straighten hair. However, the back didn’t look so bad. I wish we could have seen the finished look

I absolutely love how educated you are and how unafraid you are too tell the world the truth that others would try and shut out just for money. Thank you for all this information. You have a wonderful technique.

I have a pixie and am natural. I go through almost the same process but minus the hot comb. Lasts a good 1.5 weeks if I use a silk scarf. This is only obtainable in the fall, winter and early spring. I have super soft thin hair. I’m trying my hardest not to perm it. Perming it would guarantee a longer lasting style as well as enable me to do my own hair at home. Nonetheless I’ve vowed against perms.

I absolutely love your honesty 💕

Omg! I needed this video. This has been my struggle for many years. Even with relaxers my curls still come through. At least I understand why and that I'm not alone.

Thank you posting this video. I have salt & pepper hair and I'm natural. I tell people all the time my hair is stubborn when it comes color because of the gray and thats why I stop coloring my hair. You are telling the truth and I like that. Keep up the good work👏👏💯

That was hectic....but yet your caring and honesty were there as always..... other stylist would have charged more for all this work.... thank you for that as this is a rare thing you get from a stylist, keep doing you😘👍🤗♥️

Priceless information! Thank you!

You were absolutely correct on the education! I have the exact texture like hers so I know first hand! When I say thick..lawwwd! But I love it. It can depend on how you sweat too tho but considering that heat zone...you are right on point!!! Flat irons make a great difference as well!! 1 press with mine and its laid straight no lie!!

Thank you for your honesty

Stop complaining, if that's what the customer wants give it to her.

Wow I never thought about that, when it comes to short styles on natural hair... ❤❤❤😔

Thanks, Crystal for sharing this. I am one of the people that requested a video of this. I appreciate your honesty, and I can now see that this is a tedious task. I have salt and pepper hair and I really wanted to see how it could be naturally styled by heat. Again, thanks for your honesty.❤️️

Moving slowly with the flat iron, and a style off the forehead will add to the durability of this change. Bath in moderate temperatures of water will also help. Showering is a no - no until the hair becomes trained. To help train hair style roll hair up with smaller hair rollers and tie hair up after removing rollers for a few moments if rollers cause hair to be too tight.

I loved it. Got a lot of info from this. Thanks.

She stated she's only showing about 80% of the style and would continue "silking". Key word "silking". A common process for silking is to straighten comb the hair, then flat iron the hair, 'dry' wrap the hair, wrap it with Saran wrap and place client under dryer to heat mold it. Depending on elements; moisture; and oily vs dry skin type determines the style retention. Less humidity/oils would preserve the style for up to a week. Pixies are high maintenance whether you're natural or not though

I have a few grays that are extremely unruly. I was also natural for years and had a ton of breakage. I happily relaxed my hair once I decided I wanted a cute little pixie cut. And I adore my new style. 🥰

I'm getting my hair done exactly like this. I was searching for a video in which the oersons hair is close to mine. I donthave as much grey, but, the texture is twinning. Thanks for sharing. I often use sleek n shine line from Garnier. I will only flat iron or re curl my hair twice and then brush it down when it's done being straight. My ionic heat brush usually straightens my hair enough to make it smooth. I very rarely put mousse on my hair after it's straightened. My hair would fight everything coming it's way to pop eight back up into those tight couls. Lol

Thank you so much for this info

Thank you ❤ to You both for sharing..because Im thinking about cutting locs & dont want to go back to perm

Thanks 🙏🏿 for the tip 😊

This is one of those times I think a mild perm would have been better because of her hair texture. To pay to get your hair done and it last one day doesn't make sense too me... This ladies hair has to become trained to all the new process...

Textures would been my go to. That heat zone is messy.

GM, hope you are well. I wanted to find out what type of hairdo you would suggest for natural coarse medium length hair. Thank you always for your knowledge and I love your show. I am going to make an appointment with you to have my hair done, possibly October if you have availability 😊👍

Our hair can be beautiful, but it's a task. I've been natural for 5 years and I don't even bother with the heat, because I know what the outcome will be. It will not last.

I tell you a real hair stylist The tone and your voice.this is so cute I'm a chop today

I'm natural and my pixie cut last almost two weeks during the winter months, but during the hot months i don't use any heat.

Big facts I barely do leave outs because once I blink I become Big Red from The Five Heartbeats... lol and I've always been like that even when I was getting relaxers...my hair just don't last in curls. Trust me its nothing more embarrassing than walking aroung with two textures hair...well in my case it is... To each its own. So I just wear big curly wigs to blend in my natural hair if need to. Again you are right and great job on trying as well as your honesty... Keep up thr good work...Jah Bless

It’s been 3 weeks since I got my natural hair cut and styled. It’s still good, I hit it with the flat iron if it gets moist but I’ve been using a durag when I’m in the house. I went to the Dominicans though and idk if they use different tools/techniques. Essentially she used a blow dryer and flat iron to my curls. I know my hair starts getting frizzy if it’s moist out though and on those days I wish o had a perm

I've been struggling with my natural pixie, and now I know why, damn heat zone lol.

Your patience and persistence are admirable. I wonder if straightening and curling wax along with marcel irons would have made a difference.

Well I really appreciate the knowledge and information shared about this. I wonder what it would have looked like if you would have worked with her natural hair and done a twist out?🤔😊

The biggest barrier I see is trying to style natural hair with the same techniques you’d use on silky hair. That hair needed a blow dryer with a comb attachment and maybe a straightening comb then Marcel curlers.

If you could reccomend a short style. I just had a baby and looking for a cut and style that is manageable and low maintenance for natural hair(only looking to flat iron and style on occasions)...I was gonna do a (transitional) pixie cut...but after listening to your video...I decided to inquire your opinion first...

I use curl wax and i dont have a problem .havent had a relaxer since 2008 with 4C

Th And you I Am in the same Situation So glad Ad il Saw this before I did it

My hair is the same way. Also, my hair dresser detangles it, and then it tangles again in two seconds.

Her here is absolutely beautiful

I wanted to see the end just a hair stylist self when.... As far as dealing with the hair itself my hair is exactly the same situation when it had to get blow dry or flatiron out or what is known as the Dominican or Brazilian blowout by the time I touch that door to leave my hair is right back to natural... My hear you dressing used to get very frustrated now I just embrace my natural hair I love it.... And I do love this ladies hair texture it is beautiful.....

I would’ve been like -- I’ll be right back ( w a relaxer) 😂😂

That maked sense

That was a good video

Even with a light perm my hair reverts within 2 days, I be like what happened 😂😂😂😂 I just get it braided with a weave.

Mine last 6 weeks just fine.

Just say you can handle this instead of making it seem more difficult- seems very negative -

I might have been tempted to put a relaxer in her hair. But it's the customers choice.

I have a pixie cut and the horse shoe on top of my head is natural because I color that part. I will completely agree that the rain and humidity will ruin that part of my hair.

We didn’t get to see the finish results

Hello Crystal ... Try cutting after the blow out with hot comb. If she is going to where it natura state ( curly) just cut it curly. What you are doing here is wasting your time and process to end up with curly hair. It does need to be straight for a precise cut. My hair is tighter than hers I cut it with clippers today. First time and it is natural and salt and pepper. Just a suggestion. I'll be your model when mine grows out. 😘

How long does taped cut last on thick natural brown hair?

I was waiting for the finish product,did I miss something?

How do you book?

There is a thing that’s called “ heat memory”. I had a client with a greater density, but the same curl type. I gave her the exact same explanation. But I also had her commit to coming into the salon every week for 4 weeks. This caused the hair to be “trained”. That’s what the hairstylist back in the day called it. We now call it heat memory.

At least you are honest, what state are you in? I need a hair stylist.

I know this type of hair my hair is turning gray. So I went back to a perm.

So in a nutshell, y’all recommend having a relaxers in order to achieve this look? Damn.

I command. You go girl bc umm no ma'am I would've stopped at the word go😳 that transition looks like alot of work maybe am just lazy🙆

there are some stylists who do not have the correct heated implements for afro short hair in terms of size and quality. i have been quoted a price tmfir a procedure only to find because I handed over a note of high denomination was then told that price had increased double the price as she did not want to return my change. she did a poor job and I had to return minus any charges. i always check the products that are used in the salon before booking given some use cheap products and charge high prices. Not all afro hairdressers can manage natural hair and always feel the need to incorporate chemicals that alters the structure of your hair so choose and watch your stylist carefully.

I have a lot of gray hair, need a Pixie Cut but...have no skill with Flat Irons, also work out so the results would sweat right out I wanted to see the finished product.. I need a style that I can go from the Gym to the Office in half hour, no patience or skill with Flat Irons😞

Never seen the entire video of the style

Well damn is the hot comb even hot ???

I had one and it only for that day

Honestly i feel like her model was the wrong person. She use to have locs sooooo her hair hasnt been manipulated in x amount of yrs. So this "honesty" is semi useless. But thanks

Couldn't you have just used something to bring out her curls instead of trying to style with heat?

Wish I saw this before😔

Thank you 👏🏾✂️

Omg her hair looks exactly like mine except mine is more gray than hers. I tried to hot comb and flat iron my hair today and it would not curl. I hate it because it wont hold color or a curl, and on top of everything, its thinning at the crown. I want to relax it so bad but it will only make the thinning worse. I'm sick of it!

I definitely agree with what you said, When I use to get styles like this, mines would last no more than 2 or 3 days. I wish the stylist would’ve been more honest and transparent. These styles work best on relaxed hair.

Unbelievable

Why didn’t she want a perm? The cut is beautiful but I definitely think she needs a perm

Who wants to pay 85-100$ if not more for a 24hr hair cut? At least you're honest. Just give me the creamy crack.

sou do Brasil e gostaria de saber que goma é que vc usa que modela o cabelo

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It's a no for me..Relaxer where are you😫

I work with this type hair constantly an if you use pressing oil it would Have been straight. So again are you a cosmetologist?

I would have tried to ok talked my client into getting a mild relaxer.. or the stylist should have used some curling wax and Marcel irons... I'm not trying to be mean but the really looks bad. I have seen your work but this one is NOT GOOD...

Mold the hair first

Having natural hair myself, I would not even bother with such a style. Just wear a wig

Are you a cosmetologist

I would have never not only wasted money to pay to get my hair like this, but you really posted it? Smh😢

This was a video full of excuses. Was the flat iron even on???? Wasted that lady’s money.

I think it's very silly and inconsiderate for someone to come in natural with her grade, length, and texture, and expect great results. This is too damn time consuming and tiring... Hell, I'm exhausted just watching😡

I absolutely love your honesty 💕