
CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?
I would say I was a semi-long term transitioner. My last relaxer was in December 2008. I wanted to go longer but I could not take the two textures any longer!
CN: When did you BC? What was your initial reaction to your natural hair?
I originally BC’d on September 27th, 2009, but there were still straight ends on my hair, so I cut it again on October 2nd, 2009. I was just routinely co-washing my hair, and there were tangles and knots all around my head that I just couldn’t get out. At that point, I got the scissors and cut one of the knots off. Then, I just started cutting more of the knots off when I said to myself forget it…so I started cutting all my hair off!
My initial reaction was, “Oh my God, I’m BALD” lol. I could not believe that I had cut all my hair off. My hair had never been that short, and I didn’t think I would look right with no hair. But, I just kept telling myself it would grow back, and be healthy finally!
CN: How did family and friends react to the new you? What was your response to them?
They all liked it. When I first bc’d, I showed my brother, and he said, “what did you do”? I said, “what does it look like? I cut my hair off.” Then he said, “It looks good.” Everybody knew I was going natural, so they were okay with it. Now, I have strangers coming up to me saying they love my hair. Who knew?! lol
CN: What was your transition routine?
The only thing I did was a rollerset each week.That was my staple hair style. That was the only thing that would look right with the two textures. I started co-washing my hair. That’s pretty much all I did the 9 months I was transitioning. The products I used were Giovanni 50/50 conditioner, Cantu Leave-In Shea Butter, and Fantasia IC Gel.
CN: How did you moisturize your hair to prevent breakage at the new growth line?
I used Cantu, coconut oil , and water. I also used a satin cap and pillow. Needless to say, my hair still broke at the new growth line.
CN: Why did you choose to go natural?
I have officially been natural for 4 months. I was tired of getting relaxers every month, tired of my hair breaking off, and I wanted to see what my “real” hair looked like. I had been getting relaxers since I was 6 so I never knew how my natural hair looked. Now that I am natural, I love it. I can go out into the rain and not have to duck! I don’t have to worry about my head burning when putting a relaxer on. It’s much easier for me. I am experimenting with different kinds of natural products and seeing what works for my hair and what doesn’t. I also go on youtube and forums like these to get tips on styles and products that I may want to try. I’m always playing with my hair and my “curlies”. I’m glad I decided to go natural, it was one of the best decisions I have made!
Pics
1st pic : Relaxer days
2nd pic : Transition Style : Rollerset
3rd pic: 1 week after BC
4th & 5th pics : Jan 8th, 2010 -About 3 months after BC
Cute, cute cute!
Congratulations. Very pretty! 🙂
You look sooo pretty in that 4th pic it really brought out your face WOW
So cute! Congrats on your journey ~ love being able to get caught in the rain!
You look great! You're hair is such an inspiration! What is your hair regimen? Share your knowledge, girl!
You look nice with a relaxer, but you look AMAZING with natural hair! Flawless! I love it!
Hey Dee-your hair looks amazing, I'm transitioning myself (7 months post relaxer) and look forward to joining the ranks the of naturals. BTW this is Nija (BOA June 2009 training class)-glad you frequent the forum!!!!