The Big Chop 2016: Starting My New Natural Hair Journey

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  • @deswilliams-mcpherson
    @deswilliams-mcpherson Pƙed 8 lety +6480

    Chiiiiiiile I wish my big chop came out looking that dam cute when I cut my hair in my bathroom! I looked like a crackhead and cried

  • @BreaB15
    @BreaB15 Pƙed 8 lety +1645

    LOVE that you're showing young women how to not be so attached to our hair!! It's JUST hair! đŸ‘đŸŸđŸ‘đŸŸ

    • @ChrissyCousin
      @ChrissyCousin  Pƙed 8 lety +32

      Yes ma'am â˜ș❀ thank you!

    • @jiairracarter7292
      @jiairracarter7292 Pƙed 8 lety +1

      +Chrissy Cousin how come you haven't made an update on this video the big chop đŸ€”

    • @ChrissyCousin
      @ChrissyCousin  Pƙed 8 lety +60

      +Jiairra Carter it's been 6 days, not too much to update you all about lol💀

    • @jiairracarter7292
      @jiairracarter7292 Pƙed 8 lety +5

      +Chrissy Cousin oh I thought this video was old 😂

    • @danie641
      @danie641 Pƙed 8 lety +18

      im bit scared. I just need to get rid of this fat on my neck before I go short lbs

  • @Feliciatanktop
    @Feliciatanktop Pƙed 7 lety +1841

    I'm glad more and more people are realizing how damaged their hair is and doing the big chop to start a healthy hair journey. I see people of every race and ethnicity and age doing it, I love it!

    • @xsimplyteex4361
      @xsimplyteex4361 Pƙed 7 lety +43

      Felicia I'm doing it soon😊 tired of my heat damaged hair

    • @kelsierra3056
      @kelsierra3056 Pƙed 6 lety +17

      I want to do mines it just don't know how I'll look with bald head

    • @amiya7994
      @amiya7994 Pƙed 6 lety

      Felicia I was thinking about becoming natural but I’m absolutely positive I wont be cutting it this short I’m just gonna be cutting the straight ends and plus I really wanna know my curl pattern badly. My sister recently cut her hair off about 5 months ago and she has loose curls and my other sister has been a natural for about 2 years and she has very thick hair.

    • @porshasimmons1182
      @porshasimmons1182 Pƙed 6 lety +7

      The time has come for me now I cut my hair very short. I was So tired of my damaged hair and felt like there was nothing I could do to it. I'm happy to be on this journey to repair my hair and keep it natural. You're so Beautiful♡

    • @ivemcfallen9117
      @ivemcfallen9117 Pƙed 6 lety +4

      Im doing it too it got really heavy and frizzy and damaged

  • @carlywash6724
    @carlywash6724 Pƙed 7 lety +1661

    Big chop videos are scarier than any scary movie I have ever seen before

    • @maggie1000
      @maggie1000 Pƙed 7 lety +47

      Carly Wash If you don't want to big chop just stop damaging your hair (like with heat and chemicals etc) and let your hair grow since it grows from the roots then once your new growth is a length you like start cutting off the damaged hair

    • @maggie1000
      @maggie1000 Pƙed 7 lety +26

      Carly Wash It doesn't have to be all at once! Like I decided I wanted to go natural but I didn't want to do the big chop so I just stopped flat ironing it and using heat (I had stopped relaxer 2yrs ago and had colored it dark red 1yr ago) and since my hair has been growing I've just progressively been cutting off the dead hair each time my natural hair grows. So it's been at the same length bc when it grows 1inch I cut 1inch off the end but now my hair is all natural so I don't have to cut anymore just trim it! :)

    • @_barbiechocolat
      @_barbiechocolat Pƙed 7 lety +8

      Carly Wash I think is adorable! I am a scissor lover 💗💗💗

    • @nathanielmanns1055
      @nathanielmanns1055 Pƙed 6 lety +1

      Im doing a big chop soon

    • @kayykayy5061
      @kayykayy5061 Pƙed 6 lety +1

      check out my big chop video i did the other day.. and comment what you think. thanks

  • @tatianastricklin9626
    @tatianastricklin9626 Pƙed 8 lety +1800

    Is anybody else satisfied by how the scissors cut so clean?đŸ˜©

    • @ShayShayPatrice
      @ShayShayPatrice Pƙed 8 lety +21

      I was thinking that lol

    • @ImEmony
      @ImEmony Pƙed 8 lety +19

      Omg yes I thought I was the only one..

    • @alexandriabaker5697
      @alexandriabaker5697 Pƙed 8 lety +2

      +ec grice yess

    • @mmi97
      @mmi97 Pƙed 8 lety +19

      Thats the main reason i watch these videos😝 & to see the results lol

    • @WinnieEmele
      @WinnieEmele Pƙed 7 lety +10

      Those scissors are BOMB hahaha

  • @o.julia_9046
    @o.julia_9046 Pƙed 5 lety +551

    *I want to big chop my hair but I’m getting really irritated when people say I shouldn’t, just because my hair is long doesn’t mean it’s healthy đŸ€šđŸ€ŠđŸŸâ€â™€ïž*
    Edit: so I ended up cutting my hair but since I’ve been relaxing my hair from a very young age I don’t know how to manage natural hair at all. I think my hair type is a 4a-4b and it is VERY thick. So because I didn’t know how to do my hair at all I got it perm curled and it looks really nice but it’s really annoying because when I wash my hair literally a handful of my hair comes out and now it’s quarantine my natural roots are growing back I kind of want to go natural again but I don’t have any products for my natural hair and my mum doesn’t know how to do hair either so I don’t know what to do.
    EDIT: 2 years later I cut my hair again and it’s fully natural now 😁😁

  • @rhianonanniemcdowell7369
    @rhianonanniemcdowell7369 Pƙed 6 lety +302

    There's something really beautiful about women taking back their beauty! Society tells us we have to have long straight hair to be beautiful... But they need to watch this! You could be down-to-the-skin bald and you'd still stop traffic!

    • @ChrissyCousin
      @ChrissyCousin  Pƙed 6 lety +16

      Rhianon Annie McDowell thank you so much ❀

    • @alicemi4155
      @alicemi4155 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      I totally agree! You're a gorgeous woman and you look even prettier with the short hair. Your features are amazing!

  • @MoniqueLewisOfficial
    @MoniqueLewisOfficial Pƙed 7 lety +948

    This has to be the bravest chop I've seen ahhhh well done

    • @charletteburks831
      @charletteburks831 Pƙed 6 lety +10

      You are gorgeous u gave me the strength to cut mine off..I have the same problem..I'd rather have healthy hair than long hair 😘

    • @reginah6711
      @reginah6711 Pƙed 6 lety +2

      Monique Lewis That's what I said lol she did great

  • @taylorsmith777
    @taylorsmith777 Pƙed 8 lety +211

    Ugh your hair looks so perfect I'm so jealous..I did the big chop few days ago and it was your length, until my dad said that I needed to "level it out", so he took me to the barbershop where my brother used to and he gets his hair cut. I told the lady I didn't want any additional length removed..But he told her to how many inches to give me. I'm so pissed, now I look like my little brother when he was 12..They think it's hilarious and don't think it's a big deal because they're hair is always short, and it pisses me tf off so much because my hair takes forever to grow and I loved my hair. And he's like "it looks great" while laughing and I'm seriously thinking stfu I'm starting college in a few days idgaf if you think it looks nice, now look like a teenage boy..I am seriously so pissed right now I'm crying and fuming, I'm so furious at them...uhh sorry I needed to rant

    • @ChrissyCousin
      @ChrissyCousin  Pƙed 8 lety +28

      Lol omgggg girlll I understand!! Sometimes you just need to get it out and rant! But yea as you can see everybody is telling me to go to the barber and get a little shape up too. I ended up just cutting the rest off and now I have a full fade! Like Stevie J 😂 if that makes you feel any better. Atleast you went to the barber!! I'm here with you girl don't worry❀ lol

    • @taylorsmith777
      @taylorsmith777 Pƙed 8 lety

      Aw, thanks❀

    • @charlienchocfact
      @charlienchocfact Pƙed 8 lety +5

      In the future you are going to laugh your ass off like I am right now at that story. Years ago, I let my mom line me up and she took a chunk out of the back. A mere trim left me with a bald spot that I had to cover with black shoe polish for weeks. She was upset more than I was truly. I was in shock. All I could do was laugh at myself. Laughter is healing girl and sometimes it's best to rebuild your vanity with a stronger foundation. I bet your beautiful either way. Your confidence got tested. You passed.

    • @spamelaacc7237
      @spamelaacc7237 Pƙed 8 lety +3

      castor oil. something similar happened to me and castor oil grew my hair A LOT. also, love your short hair. it takes a very strong person to rock short hair. after the 'big chop' i had to learn how to love short hair on me and now, yes there are times when i want long hair but soon you will begin to appreciate the way it feels and the way it makes you fell.

    • @chocolateloni
      @chocolateloni Pƙed 7 lety +1

      Taylor Smith sadd

  • @aaniyaceline3036
    @aaniyaceline3036 Pƙed 5 lety +404

    Anyone watching from 2019?

    • @marypatillo5244
      @marypatillo5244 Pƙed 5 lety

      Aaniya Celine yes

    • @joyleath07
      @joyleath07 Pƙed 5 lety

      Yup I lost so much hair due to straight neglect over the past two months. My hair was tangled and matted. It’s super thin now and still long but lost so much density.

    • @my1stlove130
      @my1stlove130 Pƙed 5 lety

      Aaniya Celine June 2nd 2019

    • @tamikaforlife4508
      @tamikaforlife4508 Pƙed 5 lety

      Aaniya Celine me

    • @sincerelychriistina4582
      @sincerelychriistina4582 Pƙed 4 lety

      Hey hey heyyy

  • @choicesdriveus4795
    @choicesdriveus4795 Pƙed 7 lety +250

    I did my big chop and kept it off... 5 years strong 💗 I love my bald fade it's the only thing that fits me. You look Gorgeous mama!

    • @kayykayy5061
      @kayykayy5061 Pƙed 6 lety +1

      check out my big chop video i did the other day.. and comment what you think. thanks

  • @asleystevens1
    @asleystevens1 Pƙed 7 lety +327

    Doing my big chop tomorrow!This video honestly has inspired me.I've gone my whole life (18 years) worrying about what other people thought of me.But I'm doing this for myself..and I'm excited.Your very beautiful and you have come a very long way.I wish you luck with your natural hair.Also I'm also thinking of starting a channel soon,it may be just what I need.😌

  • @kyla3834
    @kyla3834 Pƙed 7 lety +725

    Thosescissorswent through your hair like butter

    • @lexiew2820
      @lexiew2820 Pƙed 6 lety

      kyla P lmaooo

    • @moccisimo
      @moccisimo Pƙed 5 lety +1

      i was about to comment that- i need them for my chop lol

  • @likeitispodcast8621
    @likeitispodcast8621 Pƙed 8 lety +391

    You're literally gorgeous though so it just makes your face stand out even more. It's so cute on you 💕

  • @icantgetridofthisusernamehelp
    @icantgetridofthisusernamehelp Pƙed 7 lety +165

    Exactly! Like, my hair has been damaged for months. I plan on cutting it (tomorrow, in fact). But of course everyone is asking me, "Why would you cut it?" Well, I have tons of split ends and breakage in the back of my head, my afro looks funny. I don't want it anymore. I wanna start over. My mom is fine with it, seeing as she's seen firsthand how damaged my hair is. My father and stepmother, however, as protective of my "beautiful natural hair" they are, are so mad at me for it. They don't understand. ;-;

    • @BZ1610
      @BZ1610 Pƙed 7 lety +25

      ꜱ᎛ᎇᎀᎍÉȘÉŽ' ʜᎏ᎛ ÉąáŽ€Ê€Ê™áŽ€ÉąáŽ‡ fuck em and do what's best for youuuu

    • @arianabrowne565
      @arianabrowne565 Pƙed 7 lety +3

      ꜱ᎛ᎇᎀᎍÉȘÉŽ' ʜᎏ᎛ ÉąáŽ€Ê€Ê™áŽ€ÉąáŽ‡ you do you boo

    • @nadia2349
      @nadia2349 Pƙed 6 lety

      ꜱ

    • @tamikaforlife4508
      @tamikaforlife4508 Pƙed 5 lety

      ꜱ᎛ᎇᎀᎍÉȘÉŽ' ʜᎏ᎛ ÉąáŽ€Ê€Ê™áŽ€ÉąáŽ‡ u know what I wanna do this but I don’t want my mom getting mad

  • @riyahhbelle8042
    @riyahhbelle8042 Pƙed 7 lety +525

    😍 I think you would look really cute with finger waves

  • @pleasantlyme6136
    @pleasantlyme6136 Pƙed 8 lety +260

    Love the short cut but girl just throw some aphogee protein in it and them curls will pop severely. Would've popped at ur long length but I understand. I just cut mine off in 2013 and it's back already.

    • @growingglowing5053
      @growingglowing5053 Pƙed 8 lety +1

      where do you buy that at ?

    • @MzMyslynk
      @MzMyslynk Pƙed 8 lety +2

      +Antionette Douglass at just about any beauty supply store. I know for sure Sallys beauty supply has it.

    • @crystalortiz6757
      @crystalortiz6757 Pƙed 7 lety +38

      Michelle LCHF well dead hair is dead hair. if it's a bit dry or weak or just a bit damaged then yea that's fine. but by looking at her hsir, it's dead and it was necessary

    • @nessyshanks1551
      @nessyshanks1551 Pƙed 7 lety +1

      Michelle LCHF aphogee is defiantly not a cure all. My hair was damaged and I put aphogee on my hair and it was just a waste of money. It does work wonders on some folks hair though (obliviously). Also in the comments I believe I saw her say she didn't want to do that.

    • @mykiamoto7145
      @mykiamoto7145 Pƙed 6 lety +1

      Girl that Aphogee treatment is life!

  • @LaTonyaC
    @LaTonyaC Pƙed 8 lety +203

    Omg. Omg. OMG. I'm scared to cut an inch. Girlllll. I'm going to do it. That inch needs to come off.

    • @joneishasams8023
      @joneishasams8023 Pƙed 8 lety +42

      girrrlll I was so scared as well before cutting my relaxed hair off.I promise you once you cut it,its gonna grow back like wildfire more healthy than ever!!

    • @probablydeadinside2932
      @probablydeadinside2932 Pƙed 8 lety +15

      One inch? I cut like 6 inches off

    • @LaTonyaC
      @LaTonyaC Pƙed 8 lety +1

      +probably dead inside lol. I knowwwww. I just wanna cut an inch and I'm freakin

    • @8126anne1
      @8126anne1 Pƙed 7 lety

      Wow

    • @elizabeth-7064
      @elizabeth-7064 Pƙed 7 lety +1

      LaTonya Moody MOOD, my ends are so dry and it sheds so much, next wash day it got to go!

  • @alyangelle
    @alyangelle Pƙed 7 lety +179

    You have such a beautiful face! This cut looks gorgeous on you. Good luck with your journey!

  • @janeedrahicks7037
    @janeedrahicks7037 Pƙed 7 lety +545

    see I have a big forehead. My struggle going to be real lmao

    • @angeljohnson8301
      @angeljohnson8301 Pƙed 6 lety +12

      Janee' Hicks girl same😂

    • @angelbennett3277
      @angelbennett3277 Pƙed 6 lety +20

      I feel this comment 😭😭😭

    • @shanycewilliams4695
      @shanycewilliams4695 Pƙed 6 lety +10

      Girl, the struggle is real. I got mine "cut into a style", well she didn't do it how I wanted. Gave me an old school finger wave after chopping off my hair. And I didn't even need it cut. I've been natural for six years, I just wanted a nice change. But after seeing the cut on me with my forehead, I regretted the moment I stepped foot in that salon. Make sure you find a style that fits your face that either you or somebody can master.

    • @forevamarii2844
      @forevamarii2844 Pƙed 5 lety

      Janee' Hicks Girrlll I feel youuu đŸ˜©đŸ˜­đŸ˜‚

    • @aanation7914
      @aanation7914 Pƙed 5 lety +8

      OOOOHHHH girl my forehead is a whole other levelđŸ˜‚đŸ˜‚đŸ˜©đŸ˜­đŸ˜­

  • @NurseJenniferNYC
    @NurseJenniferNYC Pƙed 8 lety +128

    You look stunning with short hair ! I love it â€đŸ’™
    I so want to cut mine but if I did it on my own I'd lose a finger lol lol

  • @ChrissyCousin
    @ChrissyCousin  Pƙed 8 lety +486

    I see everyone's comments, even if I don't get to reply to everyone. You all are so supportive and positive and I love you all so much for that.💖 Thanks for all the advice and encouraging words.
    - Chrissy 💋

    • @ruth-nc9wx
      @ruth-nc9wx Pƙed 8 lety

      if u need any more inspiration for new cut (really cute btw😙😙) look up twa on Pinterest

    • @ChrissyCousin
      @ChrissyCousin  Pƙed 8 lety

      +Skailian aww thank you for watching â€ïžđŸ’•

    • @ChrissyCousin
      @ChrissyCousin  Pƙed 8 lety

      +Ruth Asuming thank you!!â˜ș

    • @josipagenzic9823
      @josipagenzic9823 Pƙed 8 lety

      OMG you look GORGEOUS :) You look like a BAWSE (as Lilly aka Superwoman would said).

    • @ChrissyCousin
      @ChrissyCousin  Pƙed 8 lety +1

      +Josipa Genzić aww thanks so much ❀â˜ș

  • @kemifree4life
    @kemifree4life Pƙed 7 lety +21

    Literally cut my hair while watching this video. Everything you said in the beginning is how I felt about my hair. Went in the kitchen, took scissors and now I'n a new journey also!

  • @Pp.lolita.dollie
    @Pp.lolita.dollie Pƙed 6 lety +19

    Wow. The first time I’ve seen somebody cut they’re own hair (Who’s not a professional) and it actually looks AMAZING! Well done! I’ve been wanting to cut my hair for a while now. I’m a freshman in high school. I decided that I would cut it this summer! Thank you so much! You have made me feel a little more brave and confident about cutting it. My mother and grandmother ALSO have short hair.

  • @ashleystyles6636
    @ashleystyles6636 Pƙed 8 lety +75

    girl i feel you, i went threw the same thing. I was holding on to my damaged hair and everyone would tell not to cut it but you just know when its time to just start over. my hair was very dry, brittle, and it was always shedding so i cut it all off......now it has been 1 year later my hair is popping

    • @Leahbabez14
      @Leahbabez14 Pƙed 8 lety

      im full black and my hair is like that but its only up to my shoulders should i cut it? ive never cut it before im 19 noww btw

    • @briannaf9490
      @briannaf9490 Pƙed 8 lety +8

      +Leah Williams what was the point of saying you're full black? Just shut up

    • @NotSoNormalNerd
      @NotSoNormalNerd Pƙed 8 lety +4

      +Brianna F I mean it was unnecessary but it's also unnecessary for you to tell her to shut up

    • @ElaneIzRandom
      @ElaneIzRandom Pƙed 8 lety

      +Leah Williams what you could do before just cutting it is look at your routine and see if there are changes to be made to that and if after about 2-3 months its still bad then yeah

    • @Leahbabez14
      @Leahbabez14 Pƙed 8 lety +4

      +Brianna F because im full black i have real puffy hair i dont mean to offend anyone i just know cutting black hair is different to cutting a light akinned persons hair like you cant stretch it out to much i just need some tips no need to get triggered

  • @kaylacosy
    @kaylacosy Pƙed 8 lety +55

    I wanted to do this so bad for so longđŸ˜© i have so much hair and its so damaged. My parents would not let me cut it but i just got it dyed a couple days ago. My parents don't understand how great and healthy my hair would be. I feel exactly how you feel. My hair grows back so fast and i say exactly what you say when you said "Its just hair". But you look beautiful with short hair❀❀❀ love it

    • @isabellebarbaresi1826
      @isabellebarbaresi1826 Pƙed 8 lety

      can i have some advice Âż my hair looks like her hair when she combed it but my hair is so heavy that my curls are flat . should i cut it ❀

    • @Nicole-im1xq
      @Nicole-im1xq Pƙed 8 lety +1

      just cut it off and don't ask their permission that's what I did

    • @kaylacosy
      @kaylacosy Pƙed 8 lety

      +llio jones as in your hair is like straight on the ends when it should be curly?

    • @kaylacosy
      @kaylacosy Pƙed 8 lety

      +Kurly AF My dad is crazy and im not trying to lose my phone cause its the only way i can talk to my boyfriend since he moved so im scaredđŸ˜©đŸ˜© lol but i might. I'm 15 and i've been waiting too long im not tryna wait til 18

    • @Pestopasta_
      @Pestopasta_ Pƙed 8 lety +12

      +Kayla Potato tell them you're going to do box braids then chop it off when they aren't around. Go to braid it immediately so they don't see it lol.

  • @PFloyd-px7hm
    @PFloyd-px7hm Pƙed 7 lety +29

    WOW!!! I am soooo ... I have no words. She's right it's just hair and hair doesn't make the woman. My hair is so damaged and uneven, do to severe anemia, to the point where they were talking about giving me blood transfusions which is not happening to, having to have ablation surgery, to stem the loss of blood and of course my hair has suffered and I need to start fresh, I'm scared tho cuz, I'm older, heavier and unsure if I can pull off a twa (okay I'm a bit vain too) but I gotta do it. U didn't even have to cut as much as u did, but you have inspired me! I'm going in.

  • @WeddingxPeach97
    @WeddingxPeach97 Pƙed 7 lety +283

    I honestly I'm kinda considering doing this but I'm honestly so scared to do it something about losing all my length and not having a whole lot of hair just makes me anxious the end result and having healthy hairs is desirable but the process of basically having no hair is frightening

    • @teeniejuicy
      @teeniejuicy Pƙed 7 lety +21

      WeddingxPeach97 I'm with you, im really considering doing it either in a month, or on my 18th bday next year just to prepare myself, im going to have to do it one day, might as well do it now. Because my hair is just not at the potential I know it can be, ive been natural for almost a year and my hair has gotten much healthier, but it's been at the same state for a while. So I guess I'm ready for a change, and I'm ready to get my hair even healthier.

    • @Day4daysx
      @Day4daysx Pƙed 6 lety +11

      It’s just hair girl lol

    • @kmyanicole3421
      @kmyanicole3421 Pƙed 6 lety +3

      Same here !! I’ve been natural for five years and gotten to the point where I was like I just can’t continue to leave my hair so unhealthy . Since I’m so used to getting my hair cut I know it wouldn’t be a problem to get it cut again and start over

    • @jaysspot8141
      @jaysspot8141 Pƙed 6 lety +1

      Constellationillustrations
      Itll grow back...stronger n better than ever! Im doing my big chop in 2 more months..i have about 4-6 inches of new growth now..so when i do the chop i wont be w/o hair lol..if you get my drift!!

    • @bellebella4718
      @bellebella4718 Pƙed 5 lety

      Cool

  • @ItsMild
    @ItsMild Pƙed 8 lety +34

    The best BIG CHOP I've seen in a long time! I'm celebrating my 5 years natural today and it was the best decision I've made! Your hair will be so beautiful... It already it!!!

    • @ItsMild
      @ItsMild Pƙed 8 lety

      Is**

    • @ChrissyCousin
      @ChrissyCousin  Pƙed 8 lety

      Aw thank you and congrats to you that is amazing, I know your hair is beautiful ❀

  • @Tee409
    @Tee409 Pƙed 8 lety +143

    I would loveee to do this but see my head too big 😂😂

  • @Abc-lh8vy
    @Abc-lh8vy Pƙed 6 lety +17

    My motto when I cut my hair was “im gonna miss the length but not the damage” so 😝

  • @MaShiaMone
    @MaShiaMone Pƙed 7 lety +10

    you look GORGEOUS with short hair. It's so liberating watching other women do this. I literally shed tears watching you do this.

  • @lischellejones
    @lischellejones Pƙed 7 lety +50

    I had to smoke a blunt watching this. Seriously, my heart was touched because I have soooooo many single strand knots that I know that it's time for me to do the same thing. I went natural three years ago when I turned 18. So this hair is what I'm used to my whole adult life basically. And going back, it seems crazy lol. But thanks for the inspiration. It looks amazing on you. And I'm so excited to see this healthier hair yet to come. I'm a subbie 💕

  • @raraoohlala1893
    @raraoohlala1893 Pƙed 8 lety +188

    My hair is really damaged and breaking shedding etc, I want to cut it off but I am so scared since I have always had long hair.

    • @2008MrsKim
      @2008MrsKim Pƙed 8 lety +10

      Don't be scared. I'm sure you will rock it. Just DO IT !

    • @ashIesha
      @ashIesha Pƙed 8 lety +19

      I promise you that your hair will thank you for it
      It will flourish

    • @mmi97
      @mmi97 Pƙed 8 lety +3

      I was the same way! but i fell in love with my cut! you dont have to go really short maybe just a bob & trust me you'll love it !

    • @princesslukeia
      @princesslukeia Pƙed 8 lety +15

      Girl I'm about that chop mine on Friday.... I'm scared cause I've never seen myself with short hair but it's unhealthy so I must 😭

    • @MrChrissybaba
      @MrChrissybaba Pƙed 8 lety +6

      That was me a year ago always had long hair put some braids in March took them out in May washed my hair it became a ball of knots. Had no other choice but to cut. Even then I held on to some of the length but it was wired looking so in October I big chopped it in my bathroom. It coming back nicely but it's hard work to keep up being a working mom and all.

  • @HouseofWeh
    @HouseofWeh Pƙed 6 lety +23

    Yes, I feel you. No one understands why I want to cut all this “beautiful hair” . They have no idea how hard this hair frontin. đŸ˜Ș😅 like yeah it looks good...sometimes...in some styles. đŸ€Ł

  • @Fudgeey
    @Fudgeey Pƙed 7 lety +56

    Just did my big chop today, all the way down to the scalp! Can't wait to see what takes place in the next year or so.

  • @laviesalvaje8467
    @laviesalvaje8467 Pƙed 8 lety +73

    Yayyy!!I just cut my hair last month shorter than yours and it will give you a lot of confidence and try to ignore the ignorant comments you get.. Stay motivated!! ❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀

    • @laviesalvaje8467
      @laviesalvaje8467 Pƙed 8 lety +1

      +Beauty Is Her Name You're welcome! 😊

    • @SilviaDwomoh7
      @SilviaDwomoh7 Pƙed 8 lety +1

      Oh wow congrats Ladies on the cut!!! i am celebrating 5 years of my hair journey :)) i for sure will get a trim once i film this month!!

    • @SilviaDwomoh7
      @SilviaDwomoh7 Pƙed 8 lety +1

      Maria Lynai I'm trying to reach BSL this year..(guys pray for me lol) but i always try and trim as much as needed in order to not look see through :/

    • @laviesalvaje8467
      @laviesalvaje8467 Pƙed 8 lety +1

      +Silvia Dwomoh Good luck I will keep you in my prayers for sure! I hope you achieve your goals đŸ‘Œ

    • @SilviaDwomoh7
      @SilviaDwomoh7 Pƙed 8 lety +1

      Maria Lynai AMENNN!!! thanks so much Maria :) your sooo sweet!!!

  • @looksbymartikathomas
    @looksbymartikathomas Pƙed 7 lety +15

    I'm cutting my hair soon (this would be my third big chop btw) and I told my grandparents and the way they reacted was a little disheartening, but what most people don't realise is that your hair just doesn't stop growing, if it's being properly nourished, taken care of, and you don't have anything medically wrong. They also don't understand that in order to have healthier looking hair, that sometimes that is a step that has to be taken. With that being said you're a gorgeous girl, and after cutting it your hair will grow back thick and healthy. You are so inspiring and I'm excited for your journey. I am learning that hair is just hair and to not let it define how I feel about myself. I have very unhealthy hair at the moment (color damage, heat damage, etc.) and I will be cutting it off despite the way anyone feels. Thanks for making this video Chrissy❀

  • @FreshRosies
    @FreshRosies Pƙed 7 lety +7

    I've been watching big chop/cutting my hair video for the past three days and i finally cut my own hair with the most dull scissors. No more relaxer for the first time since i was five.

  • @ariandretti6612
    @ariandretti6612 Pƙed 6 lety

    I watch this video about every month or so to remind myself of how much confidence this video gave me to go natural. Love you babygirl.

  • @classiseverything2me
    @classiseverything2me Pƙed 7 lety +3

    I did the same for the same reason. While it may be drastic it is soooo worth it bc it allows you to start all over armed with better info on the Do's and Don't on achieving and maintaining healthy hair leading to amazing results. Good luck on you journey!!!!

  • @JasioWazio
    @JasioWazio Pƙed 8 lety +85

    We're doing this together! I cut my hair too 😊

    • @JasioWazio
      @JasioWazio Pƙed 8 lety +2

      I permed my hair and kept it braided so I had a lot of new growth so I cut of my permed hair... it was kind of a relief because my permed hair wasn't growing and when I was young I had long hair but my mom permed it and it broke off so yeah my hair was damaged so my mom put it in braids (a protective style)

    • @applez514
      @applez514 Pƙed 8 lety

      +Jasmine Norris (Jksnorris23) thats my story too but i'm TOO scared to cut it off

    • @ChrissyCousin
      @ChrissyCousin  Pƙed 8 lety

      Yes we are!! Good luck dollâ˜ș❀

    • @JasioWazio
      @JasioWazio Pƙed 8 lety

      +applez514 well I'm not gonna tell u what to do because at the end of the day it's ur decision... but it's better to end it then dealing with it every day but u can still put it in braids and wear weave or just wear it out and maybe it will grow to be longer then what it was or isâŁïžđŸ˜Š

    • @applez514
      @applez514 Pƙed 8 lety

      +Jasmine Norris (Jksnorris23) thats true

  • @naybabi1000
    @naybabi1000 Pƙed 7 lety +66

    I just chopped all of mine off as well, except I cried lol

    • @shannh6724
      @shannh6724 Pƙed 7 lety +7

      Nari Lewis thats what Im gonna do.......cry like a baby

  • @danialaguerre2504
    @danialaguerre2504 Pƙed 7 lety +107

    Short hair looks beautiful on you

  • @Princesss93
    @Princesss93 Pƙed 8 lety +16

    Goodness, I love it! It's so cute! It actually frames your face so well. The adjustment will be well worth it!

  • @2rizzeduptee
    @2rizzeduptee Pƙed 8 lety +34

    I love how you explained why you wanted it cut and it looks nice!! I just subscribed!!

    • @2rizzeduptee
      @2rizzeduptee Pƙed 8 lety

      whats the name of the song

    • @vevelove5959
      @vevelove5959 Pƙed 8 lety

      +Toluwani Ogunyemi darude - sandstorm

    • @nae1117
      @nae1117 Pƙed 7 lety

      50 shades of andy biersack omg no

    • @nae1117
      @nae1117 Pƙed 7 lety

      Toluwani Ogunyemi don't listen to that lol it's so cringy

  • @shaylahhenning
    @shaylahhenning Pƙed 5 lety

    I can’t express how much this video helped me! I recently cut my hair for the EXACT same reason. People would say the same thing to me about my hair but they didn’t even know the half. Thank you for sharing this!!!

  • @1800martina
    @1800martina Pƙed 6 lety

    I've been going through some hair issues and I've been in denial trying to save it for years. And I'm still battling. After watching your videos, you've helped me mentally prepare for the big chop of my natural hair. I need it to be healthy. Tomorrow is the big day!!

  • @carmenmendez2128
    @carmenmendez2128 Pƙed 8 lety +85

    My hair is kinda damaged. But i kinda wanna cut my hair like yours because I'm bored with my hair. But then short hair would probably make me look older. I'm only 14

    • @starrwilliams7592
      @starrwilliams7592 Pƙed 8 lety +3

      My hair was totally damaged from relaxing it since i was five. I've been in and out natural ever since. I recently cut off all my hair and I've found that it made me look much younger! People tell me i look 12 (I'm actually 16) :) ♄

    • @kiarajefferson7530
      @kiarajefferson7530 Pƙed 8 lety +2

      me too! my hair when stretched (in my kitchen) is up to my collarbone, and when the front (where my edges are) is stretched is up to maybe a little past the tip of my nose. i will say that it makes you look younger. I have a truly juvenile face and I wear makeup all the time and people really do think I look 12. But it is worth it for the health.

    • @itshelina
      @itshelina Pƙed 8 lety

      my hair was so damaged and i decided to cut it when i was 13 hella short, now im 14 almost 15 and my hair is a lot healthier and now collar bone length (stretched) i recommend cutting it so when u reach highschool your hair will thrive

    • @neveralone3044
      @neveralone3044 Pƙed 8 lety +4

      +Star Williams I cut my relaxed ends at 13. I'm 14 now going on 15 in October and my hair looks great! I do naturally look older, however so I mean cutting my hair didn't make me look any older (or younger)

    • @carmenmendez2128
      @carmenmendez2128 Pƙed 8 lety +1

      Idk people always tell me I look older anyways, even though I have an extreme baby face. But I think I'll maybe wait until I'm 16 or 17, imma see how my hair does. I've never had a relaxer before, so I've been natural my whole life. The thing is I always get my hair straight. I don't really like my hair curly, its like 3C 4A. But yeah. If i get short hair I will probably just straighten it anyways. I have heat damage because I have these straight, stringy ends when my hair is in it's natural state.

  • @theonekayy2251
    @theonekayy2251 Pƙed 8 lety +11

    I recommend you getting a fully braided| No leave out| sew in , and to keep it in for about 3 months because now that it's cut, your hair will grow wonders and when your hair is braided for that long, your hair will grow thicker stronger and even more longer, with a tighter curl pattern. I had this experience and before I got my 3 month sew in, I had my hair cut a bit and it was very damaged and broken off(Around the end of March) and when I took it out(June 21), The new growth was INSANE! I have picture of the braids and you couldn't even see them. I actually thought the braids were detached from my head Lol. But my curl pattern was tighter than ever and I gradually let my hair grow and cut the ends slowly over time. This is just a recommendation and wish the best for your hair. Love your new look btw. It is Highkey cute đŸ˜». You will it regret it and keep going!

    • @theonekayy2251
      @theonekayy2251 Pƙed 8 lety +1

      Not regret it*

    • @241Genevieve
      @241Genevieve Pƙed 8 lety

      but doesn't it smell , I've never put weaves on and worry about this especially starting my new fitness

    • @theonekayy2251
      @theonekayy2251 Pƙed 8 lety

      +241Genevieve If you want the benefits I do suggest you do it| The smelling could definitely be bad but you can wash your head like normal (I didn't do this personally because I didn't have a bad smell, but everyone's hair is different) you can search for "how to wash your hair with a sew in" videos and hope that helps. With your fitness, you can get your hair fully braided and get a wig, I believe it would have the same benefits because it's all about the braids and the time you leave it in. And after a fitness you can take the hair off and wash the braids if you want :) hopefully it helps, Wish you the best!

    • @ChrissyCousin
      @ChrissyCousin  Pƙed 8 lety +1

      Aww thanks girl!! And also for the advice â˜șïžđŸ’•

  • @allytv3368
    @allytv3368 Pƙed 7 lety +148

    Ye my hair is damaged beyond repair, but I think I got the courage to do it too, brb 😆😆😆😆

  • @erynesamuels
    @erynesamuels Pƙed 7 lety

    I have been struggling going back and forth between the big chop, wanting to but hesitating each time I pick up the phone to schedule an appoint. Then THIS pops up on my home screen and confirms every doubt, I'm so thankful I found this channel...new subscriber. ❀

  • @rodshaymcclain
    @rodshaymcclain Pƙed 7 lety +35

    Just subscribed omg this is cuuute you came up with a really cute hairstyle!!

  • @shellzbespazin
    @shellzbespazin Pƙed 8 lety +30

    your hair looks great!!

  • @nycprincess08
    @nycprincess08 Pƙed 6 lety

    Thank you so much for this video. I just cut my hair because of you, I did it myself and I feel so free. My gorgeous curls can breathe!

  • @mxtsy1133
    @mxtsy1133 Pƙed 6 lety +2

    I get so happy seeing how happy girls get when they make the first cutđŸ˜«đŸ’•

  • @Highspiritsx7
    @Highspiritsx7 Pƙed 7 lety +4

    Doesn't it feel liberating? I just did my big chop yesterday after years of trying to grow out heat/bleach damage and I'm so excited to start over !!! glad I found someone on the same type of time as me wish you the best on your journey doll

  • @Fabsocialism
    @Fabsocialism Pƙed 8 lety +15

    YESSSSS START THAT JOURNEY SLAY

    • @ChrissyCousin
      @ChrissyCousin  Pƙed 8 lety

      Thank you boo đŸ˜˜đŸ’•â€ïž

  • @breeya7507
    @breeya7507 Pƙed 7 lety +4

    I felt a tear coming out. Happy for ya!

  • @trenesia25
    @trenesia25 Pƙed 7 lety

    Ms. Chrissy... I stumbled upon your channel last night and I am binge watching lol. You jus gained a new subscriber. Your video of your big chop has given me the courage to big chop all over again. I love it!!

  • @lexxlovelyness
    @lexxlovelyness Pƙed 8 lety +4

    So liberating for some reason .... Made me subscribe lol plus I wanna see your hair journey now!

  • @JasmyneTomlin
    @JasmyneTomlin Pƙed 8 lety +5

    This looks great on you!!😍😍😍 can't wait to see the future updates 😊

  • @markleesolo9788
    @markleesolo9788 Pƙed 6 lety

    had long hair all my life but i get tired fast and my style always changes so i’ve cut it super short before + permed + dyed it all at once, went natural, hair grew long again, got a texturizer, bleached and dyed it, now im waiting til december to cut it off again. i can’t wait!! been binge watching binge chops for weeks. miss my natural curl pattern and my hair grows back fast.

  • @Quiezzie1119
    @Quiezzie1119 Pƙed 7 lety

    I just did my 2nd big chop TODAY!! It was either getting rid of it or getting a relaxer. I love the freedom I have too. Good for you!

  • @wendynore6165
    @wendynore6165 Pƙed 8 lety +9

    Beautiful child....your face shape is perfect for anything. Stay blessed.

  • @PINKRIOT
    @PINKRIOT Pƙed 8 lety +4

    I did my 2nd big chop 2 1/2 months ago and my hair was close to armpit length. it was the best decision I ever made, my hair was a mess, damaged, super dry I just couldn't deal anymore. I know Its gonna grow back anyway but now it will be healthier. Good luck on your journey!

    • @PINKRIOT
      @PINKRIOT Pƙed 8 lety

      I look forward to following your future videos!

  • @VanessaKanbi
    @VanessaKanbi Pƙed 6 lety

    I absolutely love it. Your face is so beautiful 😍. I recently also cut all my hair off but bleached it - mistake. Trying to get it back black now! Love your style x

  • @mccnbinnie9840
    @mccnbinnie9840 Pƙed 2 lety

    My hair so damaged and I'm bit heart broken to cut it but it needs to be done. Thank you, your video had been super insightful and I'm so happy you did that chop for you, you look 😍 stunning

  • @lifewithdeja2375
    @lifewithdeja2375 Pƙed 7 lety +16

    this is cute!! 💞 omg you make me wanna cut my hair! 😭😭

  • @maureensylviaa
    @maureensylviaa Pƙed 8 lety +43

    It looks so cute on you! You make me want to cut my hair again lol

    • @1Nette
      @1Nette Pƙed 8 lety

      When are you going to start back uploading?

    • @maureensylviaa
      @maureensylviaa Pƙed 8 lety

      +Fleur Rebelle Good question! Lol I've been super busy with work and my ring light broke so I need to get another one bc the natural lighting in my room sucks, so hopefully This month! Bear with me please!

    • @ChrissyCousin
      @ChrissyCousin  Pƙed 8 lety

      Aww thank you doll â€ïžđŸ’‹

  • @renaescott7600
    @renaescott7600 Pƙed 7 lety

    I had BSL relaxed hair earlier this year and big chopped in early spring. Best decision EVER big chopping and going back natural. I was having postpartum shedding and most people were telling me to just take vitamins but I just wanted a fresh start 😊. Hope you enjoy this journey đŸ™ŒđŸœ

  • @exilelovebaby
    @exilelovebaby Pƙed 7 lety +3

    New subscriber, I believe you just gave me the confidence to actually go thru with my big chop! Thank you.

    • @shonyaeshay219
      @shonyaeshay219 Pƙed 7 lety

      Princess Yahm me too but a little scared cause mine wasn't even that long .

  • @campierre9781
    @campierre9781 Pƙed 8 lety +6

    Bruh you look so pretty with both short and long hair new sub 😍😍

  • @newnatural6778
    @newnatural6778 Pƙed 5 lety

    I love your confidence and commitment to doing what's best for you đŸ‘đŸŸ. It looks beautiful.

  • @ExquisiteKinkyCoils
    @ExquisiteKinkyCoils Pƙed 7 lety

    Your new hairstyle is so cute and really brings out your natural beauty. Cutting your hair off and growing it out again in a healthy way is not only smart, but proactive in being natural and healthy. As one who've done 3 big chops over the past 20+ years of being natural, growing your hair out in healthy way is a smart decision.

  • @KrystoKleer
    @KrystoKleer Pƙed 7 lety +6

    yeah I can definitely see where your hair is damaged. the cut looks cute on you though. good luck on your new hair journey. I'll be watching.

  • @ashley_audacious
    @ashley_audacious Pƙed 8 lety +4

    you look so pretty with ur hair like that. cant wait to see ur journey

  • @AmazinAssh
    @AmazinAssh Pƙed 6 lety

    Love your energy! This just gave me an extra boost to go ahead and cut my hair! “It’s just hair!”

  • @amberdixon4113
    @amberdixon4113 Pƙed 6 lety

    Chrissy, I've been looking for guidance on whether I should do the big chop or not. I'm in the same boat you were in and I love you for this! It literally made me tear up because it just gave me the confidence to do what I feel is right. Thank you so much.

  • @shayla08054
    @shayla08054 Pƙed 7 lety +3

    Omg.. You are so brave.. I'm thinking about chopping mine off and starting over. It's so damaged from relaxing and dying

  • @DivinitysDaughter
    @DivinitysDaughter Pƙed 7 lety +5

    I'm thinking about cutting my hair next summer, and I told my friend's about it and some of them oppose to it and it sorts of pulls me back from cutting it because I never wanted to cut my hair that short before (like a pixie cut) My hair is very damaged and I explained to them that I don't want to keep holding on to these dead hairs. My hair has been relaxed and this past year, ironed and blow dried every week, my mom said she relaxed it because it was hard to handle (And she's used to using chemicals).
    I'm African and Puerto Rican (Mom is African and Dad is Puerto Rican) And both sides of my family have curly hair. My mom's side is tighter and more like 4c or 4b while my Dad's side is wavy. I've seen my baby pictures and I had beautiful curly hair and I want that again. I want it to be curly and free! You are a part of my motivation and inspiration that I am building up so that I can cut it.
    Honestly, I'm really attached to my hair and right now it's at shoulder length but when I was younger it was longer and I know it can go way longer. I can't wait!

  • @tawandraford2654
    @tawandraford2654 Pƙed 6 lety

    I did my big chop 4 years ago and now my hair is down my back but it’s not healthy anymore... All I want is healthy hair again I was unsure if I wanted to do the big chop again but after watching your video I can’t wait! Thanks for the encouragement!

  • @savonsmith317
    @savonsmith317 Pƙed 7 lety

    I just want to say I love your channel a lot and this morning I woke up and decided I wanted to do the Big Chop and I love it âŁïž

  • @mooncake8742
    @mooncake8742 Pƙed 7 lety +26

    Your hair looks gorgeous at the end!!

  • @rvquxenn_4588
    @rvquxenn_4588 Pƙed 8 lety +8

    Is it just me or is it soo satisfying when she cuts it 😂❣

  • @aldayasiart
    @aldayasiart Pƙed 5 lety

    On October 15, 2016 I've decided I wanted a change and started to search "big chop" on youtube and stumbled across your videos. On that day because I watch you do it I had the urge and courage to do the same, and it's been two years since I've been natural and I've decided to cut my hair once again and start over due to heat damage and my hair not being the same so thank you for helping me, and giving me the courage and now I can love my hair in every way shape and form that it grows in!! I LOVE MY CURLS

  • @JiannisJourney
    @JiannisJourney Pƙed 7 lety

    YESSSSSS! I've been wanting to do the big chop for like a month now and you're so inspiring I can't wait to cut it all off & start fresh

  • @mz.cherri8556
    @mz.cherri8556 Pƙed 8 lety +3

    Nothing can take away from that pretty face of yours! Love the cut on you. I will be following you on this journey!

  • @xobeonline
    @xobeonline Pƙed 8 lety +3

    and ur wig tutorials are awesome... I'm making another wig now from one of your vids... ur awesome!!

  • @mayyasoares2972
    @mayyasoares2972 Pƙed 6 lety

    I've been wanting to cut my hair because i think it is too damage and I don't like it this way but everybody has been telling me not to so I've been trying not to...
    The point is that this video just made my mind up, and you know what Imma cut my hair first thing this weekend I swear to God!! And I'm not gonna let anyone call me dumb by doing it.
    Thank you so much for this you are actually the reason why I'm doing this

  • @DaleyMassage
    @DaleyMassage Pƙed 7 lety

    it looks really good. I've been natural since 2010 and this is my 3rd big chop (this time it was nonreversible heat damage)... I've been putting it off for a while but after watching your video... I THINK I'm ready.... 😟 . Thank you for sharing your big chop!

  • @ChialukaGold
    @ChialukaGold Pƙed 7 lety +20

    after she took that big chomp there was no turning back

  • @graziellacallus4199
    @graziellacallus4199 Pƙed 8 lety +4

    i think your face is so nice that whatever you do it suites you. Well done

  • @sierramccarroll6421
    @sierramccarroll6421 Pƙed 4 lety

    Yes girl !! đŸ™ŒđŸŸđŸ‘‘ I know this video is so old but I’m so proud of you for doing this, cutting all that dead weight off effortlessly I love you ❀ so inspiring

  • @christineacharles
    @christineacharles Pƙed 7 lety

    Girl... I shed an imaginary tear seeing you cut all of your hair off! :O totally inspired me to go back natural. I'm transitioning but I'm ready to just get rid of the old and in with the new. I will be following to see how your journey goes!

  • @Niamirismom
    @Niamirismom Pƙed 7 lety +18

    Sides already shaved, the rest hangs to my chin. I'm cutting that off, too much maintenance! Starting over for the 5th time. Lol!

  • @Natd102
    @Natd102 Pƙed 7 lety +75

    for people who have damaged hair use this hair mask
    *1 or 2 eggs depending how long
    * Alot of mayo
    *a little bit of shampoo
    just eyeball the shampoo and mayo

    • @msdeej538
      @msdeej538 Pƙed 7 lety +2

      ok lady I will try it

    • @msdeej538
      @msdeej538 Pƙed 7 lety

      now how long or soon did you notice some difference using this mask

    • @Natd102
      @Natd102 Pƙed 7 lety +1

      +MsDee J the difference is fast you will see a difference after you was you hair

    • @Natd102
      @Natd102 Pƙed 7 lety +1

      +Natalie Douglas *your

    • @msdeej538
      @msdeej538 Pƙed 7 lety

      ok cool, I'll give you an update

  • @monicawilliams4252
    @monicawilliams4252 Pƙed 7 lety

    So proud of you Chrissy! I know it was hard but you did it, boldly and you look fabulous!! Keep rocking boo!!!! 💋💋

  • @jordansmom143
    @jordansmom143 Pƙed 7 lety

    Ive watched dozens of big chops and it ALWAYS looks better after the cut

  • @lostmoon7040
    @lostmoon7040 Pƙed 8 lety +4

    To be honest I might cut my hair off later on when I go to college. When I was in the beginning of middle school I used to hate having naturally curly hair, and I would have my mom take me to salons to do straightening treatments. Now though I realise that having naturally curly hair is amazing and I'm actually happy I have it and I embrace my curls. The problem is though that with the treatments it's kind of lessened my curls and now a lot of times my hair just looks super wavy with a slight curl.