Journey to Natural- Personal Accounts

Jan 27

Qhwaheed-A Story of Transition

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki No Comments

-Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?I was a short term transitioner.-When did you BC? What was your initial reaction to your natural hair?I transitioned from March 2008 to August 2008. I couldn't stand the look of the relaxed ends, so I said chop chop! I truly felt free after cutting my hair. I could finally…

Jan 27

Journey to Natural- Keep ’em Coming!

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 4 Comments

Hola Chicas!I hope you're enjoying the "Journey to Natural" interviews by your fellow CurlyNikki readers. I know I am! So far, each story has been unique (and each author GLAM!), but the underlying message is the same- self-love and acceptance, unconditionally...and it doesn't happen over night.The beautiful and very sweet CurlyChronicles (aka Autumn) made a video about the endeavor. Check…

Jan 27

Nicelys217- A Story of Transition

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 3 Comments

-Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?When I decided to go natural, it just so happened that I hadn't permed my hair in almost 3 months. I had about an an inch and a half of new growth, and I felt totally ready to chop all the relaxed hair off. My boyfriend was NOT feeling that…

Jan 27

Tigerlily1974-A Story of Transition

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki No Comments

-Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?Short term, my last relaxer was 2/07, I transitioned three months. I was tired of the two textures. So I BCed on May 29, 2007.-When did you BC? What was your initial reaction to your natural hair?May 29, 2007. I did it after work on a Tuesday. When I came…

Jan 27

Rax- A Story of Transition

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki No Comments

-Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why? My transition was a little different. I was already natural (i.e. no chemicals) but had severe heat damage from over pressing. I tried to grow it out and trim little by little, but soon grew tired of waiting, and simply cut off the damaged ends to get a fresh…