Journey to Natural- Personal Accounts

-Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why? I transitioned for 1 full year. I had been well advised by real life and internet friends alike to transition for as long as I could. They advised me to use the time I was transitioning to get used to my natural hair and how to take care of…

-Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?I was a short term transitioner for three reasons: 1) I did not want to deal with the two textures fighting off each other 2) I wanted to learn how to take care of my hair myself, and at the earliest 3) If I waited too long, I'd have gotten…

-Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?I set a goal to transition for a year or more, but I realized that I just wanted to chop it off at the 8 month mark and get own with my natural journey instead of holding back-When did you BC? What was your initial reaction to your natural hair?I…

-Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?I transitioned for 8 months. I don't know if that's considered long or not. I was planning on transitioning for a full year but, I just felt ready at the 8 month mark and did it myself at home! I wanted to have enough length so that I would feel…

-Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?I am a long term transitioner. I chose this as opposed to doing a BC right away, because I feel more comfortable being able to manipulate my hair.-When did you BC? What was your initial reaction to your natural hair?In November I'll be going on my 5th month of transitioning.…