In this hair vlog, I’m taking y’all with me to the salon for a full reset: a wash, deep conditioning treatment, blow dry + flat iron, a fresh haircut, and of course a length check. It had been over a year since my last real salon moment, and I really wanted to see how much my natural hair has grown—especially because I already knew it was giving tailbone length on my day-six hair. Seeing it straight was the part I couldn’t wait for. Honestly, there’s just something about getting your hair washed at the salon that hits different. My stylist took her time, worked through my hair section by section, and made sure everything was thoroughly clean, and it was SO relaxing. I brought one of my go-to masks—the SheaMoisture Intensive Hydration Hair Mask—because it leaves my hair super soft and moisturized every time. And don’t even get me started on the scalp massage… it was exactly what I needed. I also share a little backstory on heat: growing up, my family was super strict about protecting my curls, so I barely used heat. Now I keep it as a once-a-year tradition—usually around the time I get a professional cut. This is the longest I’ve ever grown my hair, and I’m excited to share the tips that helped me get here.