CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?
Short term, transitioning for about 3 months. I was wearing a lot of weaves because my hair was really short and I didn’t like applying heat. Eventually, I got tired of buying the weave and having hair everywhere, so one Monday, I decided to have my cousin CHOP it off!
CN: When did you BC? What was your initial reaction to your natural hair?
I BC’d 3 weeks ago today, Monday, November 1st! My initial reaction was “OMG WHAT DID I JUST DOOOOO?!” I kept checking myself in the mirror at every light on the way home. It began to grow on me that quick! I mean, I liked it, I’ve had short cuts before, just not THIS short or CURLY!
CN: How did family and friends react to the new you? What was your response to them?
My cousin who cut it, loved it. My best friends loved it. My sister, who was a long term transitioner, loved it. Even my boyfriend, who said he’d hate having a girl friend with hair almost as short as his, LOVED it! My mom on the other hand…HATED IT. In fact, I cried when she looked at me sideways. My feelings were so hurt. She was the only one who had something negative to say. It has grown on her though. She *likes* it now :). When I went to bible study the Wednesday following the BC, everyone loved it, they couldn’t believe I had cut my hair all the way off, but I was working it. All of the positive reinforcement helped cover my mom’s feelings.
CN: What was your staple hair style during the transition?
Bonded in weaves. I know, the glue was horrible for my hair. But I took care of it.
CN: Why did you choose to go natural?
I chose to go natural because I wanted to see and embrace my natural hair. Also, because I’ve done so much to my hair, it was time for a fresh start. Now that I’ve BC’d, I feel brand new, liberated, and fresh! I love me! I’m black, beautiful, and I ROCK!
I see you Aja! Like I always say, you are FIERCE! I BC'd too!
Check out my big chop video!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1RRS2a5xUc 🙂
You look so cute with your twa! Don't worry, it'll grow so fast you'll want to cut it again.
absolutely beautiful 🙂
Thank you much !
Girlfriend you have a face made for short hair! Loves it!
you and your crop are gorgeous, aja
@ Jay Jay, thanks! Now that I've done it, I encourage everyone to BC. But only go through with it when you KNOW you're ready ;).
And yes, Idk how I managed to have different questions that the other ladies. LOL.
I love your hair!!! I wish I could rock a TWA but my head is too big. I'm still going back and forth on if I should big chop. My hair would be maybe a little pass my neck when stretched.
UUHHHH Is it just me or is your questionaire shorter than the other "I Big Chopped" ladies?
Cuddos to you!!! I get so happy for you ladies that BIG CHOP. Such Courage!!
Thank you ladies so much! I'm really enjoying it. I think I'm going to be classified as a product junkie one day soon though. LOL.
It looks fantastic on you! Enjoy your new TWA and all the freedom that comes with it. 🙂
yes u rock girl. i love the bc and u are just adorable! ur gonna love it. my grandma ask me all the time "when u gonna do somethin to ur head" lol she's not for my curly-ness 🙁