Comments on Curly Nikki | Natural Hair Styles and Curly Hair Care: Nita-- A Story of Transition

I thought i was crazy for transitioning for 2+ yea...

2011-01-05T00:57:58.289-05:00

I thought i was crazy for transitioning for 2+ years,and my hair was growing so well until recently i found out my "old hair dresser" wasn't cutting my ends properly(perimeter only). I use to wash and deep condition just as you, but now my hair has grown short and i was considering the BC because i have to start all over again. I just had a good trim to salvage what was left and currently have lengths ranging from above ear to armpit. Good luck on your journey it has given me hope again!!!

I am on the same page as you,as far as NOT going t...

2010-02-12T21:01:28.583-05:00

I am on the same page as you,as far as NOT going to do a BC..My hair has been long all my life, i'm a recent transitioner, my last relaxer was in Dec09. I have also learned sooo much from this site and from research on youtube. Becoming a part of the natural community IS like being a kid in a candy store and like learning how to care for your hair all over again..but i'm up for the challenge and if ever i feel weak or weary, i know EXACTLY where to come for encouragement!!! Anyway thanx for sharing your story, I haven't heard many transition stories for people who start transitioning who already have long hair an don't plan to cut so i appreciate your story : )

Nikki and Nita, Thank you so much for sharing you...

2010-01-23T20:55:05.341-05:00

Nikki and Nita,

Thank you so much for sharing your stories! Nikki thank you for starting this site! It is amazing and overflowing with information. . .I don't know where to start. Many of the stories assure me that I'm not alone in my hair journey.

I've been transitioning since August 2009 and I feel like I'm locked in a constant battle between my natural and relaxed hair. I don't want to do a BC. . .that's not the look I'm going for right now(don't get me wrong I think the style looks great. . .there was a time when all I rocked was a TWA). I was natural (except for Mama's straightening comb) until I was about 21. Dealing with it had been a struggle since I was a little girl, but I had it under control. Then somewhere along the way I decided (probably for managability) to start relaxing my hair. It stayed beautiful, healthy and strong for years, but in the last 3-4 years no matter what I do it looks dry, thin and scraggly. After my last relaxer in July 2009 I decided that enough was enough. The problem is now I don't know what to do with it. I've spent the last few months with it in a lifeless ponytail and some days I've wanted to cry because it was so tangled.

While I'm still struggling and haven't quite mastered the styling of my natural hair this site has been a God sent. I want to transition as long as I can and Nita your story gives me hope that I can do it!

"My relaxed hair broke off a lot and I always...

2009-12-25T19:06:42.623-05:00

"My relaxed hair broke off a lot and I always had hair breakage on my shirts"..."I thought this breakage was normal, I really thought I was taking good care of my hair."

This story was so encouraging. I saved it in my favorites so I can refer back to it when I feel discouraged. My hair did the exact same thing! Every time I combed my hair it would shed onto my shirts. It got so bad I avoided wearing light colored shirts. My hair is so thick I didn't visibly notice the breakage on my head and I just thought it was normal.

Last night (Christmas Eve) I went to three different stores to find the thick and wavy comb! I couldn't find it but I found something similar at Sally's.

Thanks so much for sharing your story. It gave me another boost of patience.

Wow! Your hair is lovely! You have so much more gr...

2009-11-29T12:32:06.965-05:00

Wow! Your hair is lovely! You have so much more growth than I do, and I'm just about a year into transition as well! You go girl! You inspire me!

I've been getting relaxers since I was in the ...

2009-11-25T17:51:42.054-05:00

I've been getting relaxers since I was in the fifth grade. My mother felt my hair was not manageable. I didn't want to relax my hair but I must say my first relaxer had me for a second b/c my hair was so long. But like every female who has a relaxer, I experienced that ONE breakage and it crushed me. So from 6th grade, not even a year after my first perm, to the 8th grade I had shoulder length hair. By high school I had a new stylist and he had my hair booming. The summer of 2008 I tempted to go natural, just keeping my hair braided but when I returned home I allowed my grandmother's negative comments to persuade me to relax my hair again. So my last perm was June 10, 2009 and I'm transitioning as well. My friend told me to keep my hair braided and it'll grow swiftly. We'll see. I don't plan on doing a BC either. So this young lady motivated me. I love my new growth. It's curly. My dream hair is a big curly fro. :)

It seems like mostly 3c with some 4a textures have...

2009-11-25T02:12:14.496-05:00

It seems like mostly 3c with some 4a textures have no problem with long term transitions. It's the 4a, 4b, and 4z's like myself, that need the BC. The textures are soooo different. I would never use a comb of any sort in my hair.

I love seeing stories like these. I'm planning...

2009-11-24T17:56:30.288-05:00

I love seeing stories like these. I'm planning to transition long term and need all the help/inspiration I can get. Thanks Nita!

God bless your patience! I always tell people not ...

2009-11-24T16:40:59.193-05:00

God bless your patience! I always tell people not to BC until they are 100% ready mentally for it. I think your hair is gorgeous. Good luck with the rest of your transition! I would love to see an update when you do your bc.

Hi, Nita! I too have long hair & plan a long t...

2009-11-24T15:41:05.837-05:00

Hi, Nita!
I too have long hair & plan a long term transition. My last relaxer was prior to Labor Day. I am not yet bothered by the 2 textures, but I haven't mastered the art of making the front "lay down." :) Last night I moisturized w/Hawaiian Silky, and layered pure shea butter, Liv & Jam on top. I went to bed w/a smooth straight texture & POP! Today I have a mass of waves in the front. At least they are soft, lol. Who knew my hair could be so tempermental???

Great Job & GORGEOUS hair!!! (hugs, dancergirl)

Hi Nita: Thanks for posting the story of your jour...

2009-11-24T12:03:08.108-05:00

Hi Nita:
Thanks for posting the story of your journey. Thanksgiving Day will mark my one year transitioning anniversary and I've never looked back. Like you, I've embraced my multiple textures and enjoy the challenge of discovering how to best nuture my tresses. Hang in there!

This is great!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm a long term tran...

2009-11-24T11:07:56.917-05:00

This is great!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm a long term transitioner and I have been searching for someone that is doing it!

Thank you Nita, for sharing your journey, I'm ...

2009-11-24T11:00:55.476-05:00

Thank you Nita, for sharing your journey, I'm hoping to be a long term transitioner too. Thanks for setting a good example and showing you can have healthy, beautiful hair while doing a long transition.

Ziggs

i really love how long you transitioned. i too hav...

2009-11-24T10:44:36.176-05:00

i really love how long you transitioned. i too have long relaxed hair,about bra strap length. recantly i have decided to transition and am 1 month post relaxer. i plan on transitioning for about a year also. :)

I'm happy to read this story as I'm also p...

2009-11-24T10:36:50.233-05:00

I'm happy to read this story as I'm also planning on long term transitioning. I don't have much issues with the two textures and I'm glad to see I'm not alone in that. I feel like my hair is easy to manage it just takes making the effort to do it.

I admire your patience with your hair. One year of...

2009-11-24T08:29:23.298-05:00

I admire your patience with your hair. One year of transitioning is awesome and I love your hair styles. Thanks for sharing.