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Saundra L.– A Story of Transition

By January 27th, 202117 Comments
Meet Saundra… a short term transitioner who fell in love with her curls immediately!

CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?
I transitioned for exactly 4 months. I knew from the beginning I wouldn’t transition for a long time. I applaud ladies who can transition for 12 months or more.

CN: When did you BC? What was your initial reaction to your natural hair?
I self BC’d (with a little help from Hubby) on August 9, 2009 and it was love at first site.

CN: How did family and friends react to the new you? What was your response to them?
My family and friends all had positive reactions to the “new me.” I got a lot of “It looks good on you, You have the face for it.” (I still get that..SMH) Of course my natural friends loved it!

CN: What was your transition routine?
I washed my hair once a week and tried to choose a style that would last for 7 days. I started out using Pantene Relaxed and Natural Shampoo and Conditioner but later moved on to Aubrey Organics Shampoo and Conditioner and Organix Shampoo and Conditioner. Because I always wore a curly style, I used Infusium 23 Leave In and coconut oil to set my hair.

CN: What was your staple hair style during the transition?
I tried a lot of curly styles during my transition. The first few months two strand twist on perm rods was my staple style and the last few months consisted of roller sets.
Satin covered sponge rollers were my best friend during the last few months of my transition.

CN: Why did you choose to go natural?
There were several factors to my decision to going natural but the main reason was post partum shedding. My hair was shedding really bad after I had my son…hair everywhere, even in my son’s diaper. I lost my edges down to the scalp around the front and sides. It didnt really bother me initially because my stylist was really good at hiding it but when the back started to break off, I knew I had to do something different. I thought about it for a few months. It wasn’t until I went to visit my best friend that my decision was made. When I saw her hair, I said, “I’m doing it.” She was like, “Huh?” Those were my first words to her. LOL! I told her I was going natural. That was April 2009.

I know you hear this all of the time but I wish I had done it sooner. I LOVE MY NATURAL HAIR!!!

Thanks Nikki for all you do for the Natural Hair Community!!

1st pic – Big Chop
2nd pic – Finger coils – 4 months
3rd pic – Chunky Puff – 5 months

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17 Comments

  • Beads, Braids & Beyond says:

    Saundra ROCKS! I always love seeing her pics and new avatar pictures!!!!! Beautiful hair.

  • Unknown says:

    OKay so the top picture looks like your hair is in the 4's range which is what I am. I am really on the search for "4heads" like myself so I can anticipate what I will be able to work with in the future. I just started my natural hair blog and hope you stop on by. I'm new and learning every day about this world. I love it!

    My best, Lynn

  • Anonymous says:

    how do you guys come up with these hairstyles? i have been natural for almost a year now too and i have been wearing hats this whole time i have no idea what to do lol

  • Anonymous says:

    your hair is beautiful!

  • Balls Of Beauty says:

    lynn?? is that you, lol. wow, i talk to you dmn near everyday and i didnt know ur story! that was a good read.

  • Lynnieluve says:

    Thanks ladies!

    @ Karmetra – I use my shea butter mix for the two strand twist. I have also used KBB Hair Milk.

    Yes, my hair has always grown fast but I was never able to retain length. When I was relaxed, my hair never made it pass shoulder length.

    Saundra

  • Nika says:

    pretty hair, I want to learn how to do those finger coils. I'm currently at 4 months, they look great.

    www.iriechic.blogspot.com

  • Unknown says:

    Lovely!! Looks like we decided to start transitioning at the same time and you BC'd a month before I did! Your hair is growing beautifully and I loove the chunky puff =)

  • Karmetra says:

    @Lynnieluve
    what kind of products did u use for the chunky besides the gel?
    like shampoo etc?

    also how is ur hair growing so fast??
    & did u have long hair as a child?

  • Anonymous says:

    Your hair is really growing fast!!

    – KurlyK

  • bambiix2 says:

    CHUNKY PUFF = LOVE

  • Butterfly73 says:

    Lynnieluve – Your hair looks good. Love your chunky twists.

  • Lynnieluve says:

    Thanks ladies.
    @ Gods Natural Hair and Denise Taylor – At night, I slick back my edges with Ecostyler gel and tied it down. I then two strand twist my hair in chunky size twist. In the morning, I untwist the twist and fluff lightly into "perfect" shape. Hope this helps.

    Saundra

  • Denise Taylor says:

    I love that third pic too. Details please!

  • God's Natural Hair says:

    nice. i am lovin' that last pic of the chunky puff! how did u do that/

  • ChrLvsBks says:

    Looking good Lynnieluve!

  • beautywithcurls says:

    Very Pretty!

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