I Big Chopped

CN: When did you BC? What was your initial reaction to your natural hair?B: June 26, 2009 is the day I chopped it all off! There was no actual transition for me. My first year of college was almost over, and I was just waiting to go back home and get my hair relaxed. Around 10pm on June 25, 2009,…

CN: Were you a long-term or short-term transitioner, and why?A: I was a short-term transitioner for 3-4 months. I was getting lazy when it came to doing my hair, and I didn't like the 2 different textures. I was so excited to go natural and was becoming very impatient. I knew that if I didn't do it soon, I might…

CN: When you first chopped, what were your thoughts and feelings? How do you feel now?C: I BC'd in September 2010. I was a bit nervous and apprehensive at first. I had been relaxing my hair for so many years. I had no idea what my natural hair was going to look like or if I would be able to…

CN: When you first chopped, what were your thoughts and feelings? How do you feel now? T: When I first chopped, I was worried. I was worried what others would say about me since I had just started college. I talked to all of my natural friends to boost my confidence. I transitioned for 5 months, and I was afraid…

CN: When you first chopped, what were your thoughts and feelings? How do you feel now?K: I transitioned for about 6 months and chopped around December 23rd, 2010, a few days before Christmas. I guess natural hair and freedom from weaves and pricey bi-weekly salon visits was my gift to me. It was the best gift I'd ever received. I…