CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?
D: I transitioned for 10 months and I would definitely consider that long term. It got to the point that my new growth was actually eating away at the super stringy permed ends. By 10 months, I had no choice but to chop it off!
CN: When did you BC? What was your initial reaction to your natural hair?
D: I BC'd on the first Saturday in April of 2009. Initially, I was in a complete state of shock and I immediately began to wonder how I was going to face my co-workers on Monday morning with my new hair status:) I was terrified. At the same time, I was super proud of myself for having the courage to make this change and I felt the freedom that many naturals speak about.
CN: What was your transition routine?
D: I didn't really have a transition routine. I actually took pretty poor care of my hair at the time and it began to break off tremendously around month 7. In the beginning, due to lack of knowledge, I was flat ironing my hair almost daily. During the later months, I began wearing braids, seneglese twist, and kinky twist to buy time as I prepared to BC.
CN: What was your staple hair style during the transition?
D: flat ironing, braids
CN: Why did you choose to go natural?
D: I always liked big hair, and I loved the natural hair of Erika Badu, Lauren Hill, and Kelis. I was also inspired by various people I would see on the street rocking their natural hair. Furthermore, I knew that the constant perming would eventually damage my hair. I really just wanted to get to know the REAL me. I think I'm on my way! 
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34 comments:
You are so pretty and your hair is just gorgeous!! Love it!
Your hair is too cute and I love that dress! Let me send you my address so you can donate it to me. :o)
Your hair is beautiful :)
Great story!
Love her style! Does she have a fotki by any chance?!
Gorgeous! Your hair is so pretty. I am loving the navy clothes & styling in the last 2 pics.
beautiful! congratulations :o)
Your hair looks great! Beautiful pictures =)
wow she is stunning!
You are absolutely beautiful! Do you model? If not, you really should.
Beautiful hair! I love picture #2, looks like something you'd see in a fashion magazine.
Love the dress and hair. Where did you get the dress from?
Love her hair! The growth is amazing!
Nice hair..awesome growth!!!
the hair is Awesome!!! is that a braid out?? Beautiful pics! Thanks for sharing
Beautiful girl. Stylish clothes. Awesome hair. PLEASE post a "how to" on how you styled your hair for the last two pics?
cute hair, cute dress!
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww isn't she LOVELY!!!!!!!
Lovely. Would you be so kind to explain how you styled your hair in the last two pics
beautiful hair, beautiful photos
Very pretty! Love it! ~KF519
I love your hair and clothes like everyone else.
Pure Natural Beauty, Nita!!! Welcome to the Natural and Loving it World!!!!!!
~Princess
Sister, I love your natural hair. I am wearing my hair natural with small curls.
Nita, this is inspirational thanks for sharing! You know you inspire me and I do not think you are a "natural nazi," I think you are comfortable in your skin and with your God-given hair and that is truly inspirational! You look awesome! I agree with the comments about the modeling....look into it! You never know how you may influence someone.
I cut my hair on the same date (April 4th)! Your hair is beautiful. You're motivating me to stop using the flat iron as I continue transitioning.
Hey, thats my cousin. She looks absolutely gorgeous. Love it!
Muy bonita! What products do you use? You should start a blog or something so we could learn more about your style.
I'm with everyone on this and absolutely love the last two pictures in the beautiful blue dress. Please share with us the styling technique to acheive this style. I too have hair around this length and would love to see how this looks on me. Once again, thanks for posting this Nikki! Be blessed
Muy bonita, Donita! I love it! That's my old co-worker. Wow! I'm thinking about going all natural myself, now you really inspired me.
Naiyan,
That 2nd pic looks like it came straight out of a magazine! Werk it!
Your hair is gorgeous. Please tell us how you styled your hair!!!
BEAUTIFUL!
Thanks for the compliments and words of encouragement ladies! As far as styling I co-wash with Oyin Honey Hemp Conditioner and two-strand twist my hair and curl the ends. The twist are pretty small. There are usually more twists on my head than I can count. I roll the ends and go to sleep. I will do another interview with Nikki to explain in more detail along with more pics. Thanks again. Your kind words really motivate me to keep trying to do better! Loves, Donita
WOW. I couldn't NOT comment. I scrolled down to the pictures and literally said "Oh my God!" out loud. Absolutely gorgeous! You, the hair, the outfit, everything! Now you're one of those people who inspire others to go natural just by walking the street exuding fierceness!
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