My Curly Hair Journey: YEARS of Damage & Straight Perms + 2C curly hair routine (for lazy people)

After literally DECADES of straightening my hair with a hair straightener, and then getting Japanese hair perms, I finally grew out my natural curls. They're still recovering from years of damage, but I love them so much and have learned to embrace my natural beauty. I've seen so many people on TIkTok telling their stories about how they've grown up and started to love their natural hair, so I thought I'd open up with y'all and share my hair journey. For more info on straight perms, check out these videos: ✷ This is what happens to your hair AFTER a straight perm: https://youtu.be/Sm4MAy7MsnQ ✷ Japanese Straight Perm Tips & Advice: https://youtu.be/6d2VE7MnK_k ---- ❤ products mentioned in the video (affiliate links): - L'Oreal Paris EverPure Scalp Care + Detox Sulfate Free Shampoo (I couldn't find the conditioner): https://amzn.to/3oxyOem - Olaplex Hair Perfector No 3 Repairing Treatment: https://amzn.to/3rLWOg6 - Hair Scalp Massager Brush: https://amzn.to/3GpCMfq - Verb Curl Leave-In Conditioner: https://amzn.to/31uGJRj - Cake Beauty Curl Friend Defining Curl Cream: https://amzn.to/3EAyEZs - Satin Pillowcase for Hair: https://amzn.to/3owFQA1 ---- ❤ timestamps: 0:00 - intro to my curly hair journey 0:48 - how conventional beauty standards made me insecure for decades 2:16 - the uncertainty and lack of control associated with curly hair 3:13 - the costs of Japanese permanent straightening treatment 4:10 - growing out my straight perm & how long it took 5:26 - photos of my natural hair after the salon! 6:53 - simple curly hair routine for thin-textured 2c hair 10:21 - a few words on embracing your uniqueness and personal style! ---- ❤ social: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/sugarydelight?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessdeligh Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessdelight Email: contact.jessdelight@gmail.com ---- ❤ keywords: loving your hair after a straight perm,restoring damaged curly hair,curly hair journey before and after,curly hair journey from chemically straightened hair,curly hair growth after straightening,curly hair after permanent straightening,embracing curly hair,how to love your curls,self beauty motivation,self beauty motivational,growing out curly hair,brad mondo japanese straight perm,hair tiktok,hairtok,hair inspo,curly girl,curly girl method,wavy hair method,growing out curly hair awkward stage,restoring naturally curly hair after years of permanent straightening,straight to curly hair,growing out a perm,curly hair journey,self-love,self love,easy hair routine,easy curly hair routine,easy curly hair routine for 2c,2c hair routine,3a curls,3a hair routine,curly hair routine for lazy people --- ❤ about me: name: Jess age: 25 country: Canada, eh! ---- ❤ current sub count: 4400 (thank you so much to everyone who's part of this YouTube journey with me! xo)