Journey to Natural- Personal Accounts

Jan 27

Aieshah– A Story of Transition

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 8 Comments

CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why? The transition from a perm to natural was a long term decision for me... I was just unsure as to what I would do with my hair afterward. I didn't know whether or not I wanted a long term commitment such as locs, or just wanted to learn…

Jan 27

Saundra L.– A Story of Transition

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 17 Comments

Meet Saundra... a short term transitioner who fell in love with her curls immediately!CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?I transitioned for exactly 4 months. I knew from the beginning I wouldn't transition for a long time. I applaud ladies who can transition for 12 months or more.CN: When did you BC? What was your…

Jan 27

On the Couch With Charnay

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 5 Comments

Charnay shares about her journey to curly bliss, as well as her beautiful Flexi Rod results:What’s up CN!I’m Charnay, I’m 20 years-old and have been completely natural since September 2008. My decision to go natural came after my last perm which happened to be for my prom in May 2007. My hair was NOT healthy before my transitioning experience because…

Jan 27

Help a Fellow Reader BC

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 30 Comments

Maricopa writes:Hello Everyone,I have been transitioning since June 2009 and plan on doing my BC on my 1 year anniversary June 2010, yay!! My question(s): how should the BC be done; wet or dry hair, conditioned before the cut or after, scissors or clippers? I'm not sure what hair type I have but if I were to guess I would…

Jan 27

Genie– Naturally Glam Hair Idol

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 4 Comments

CN: How long have you been natural? I’ve been natural for about 5 months and some change now. I BC’d after 9 months of transitioning on June 26; the day after MJ’s passing (love and miss you Michael). I’ll be celebrating my 6 month nappiversary soon!CN: What is your current regimen?Ha I wish I even knew. I’m always changing it…

Journey to Natural- Personal Accounts

Aieshah– A Story of Transition

Saundra L.– A Story of Transition

On the Couch With Charnay

Help a Fellow Reader BC

Genie– Naturally Glam Hair Idol

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