Journey to Natural- Personal Accounts

Jul 15

Ashley– A Story of Transition

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 11 Comments

Meet Ashley...newly natural and finding her way. CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?I was a short term transitioner-- 4 months and a week to be exact. I wanted to transition longer but my mom inspired me to go ahead and big chop.CN:When did you BC? What was your initial reaction to your natural hair?I…

Sep 12

Brianna– A Story of Transition

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 36 Comments

Meet Brianna...newly natural, and wise beyond her 16 years!CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why? I was a short term transitioner for the simple fact that I was tired of dealing with my relaxed hair. I wanted to meet the real me once and for all. I also wanted to chop before my 16th birthday.CN:…

Jan 27

Kemit– A Story of Transition

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 23 Comments

Meet Kemit (and her handsome family!)...this girl's got my dream hair!CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?I was a medium term transitioner, Lol! Sad to say it, but I dragged out a short term transition because I didn't think I would look right without enough hair on my head...I'd been called Big Head forever..so I…

Jan 27

Nadia- Diary of a FLYY Black Woman

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 61 Comments

Nadia, a spontaneous Big Chopper, provides the CN.com community with updates on her adjustment to and acceptance of her TWA. I decided to cut my hair again. I grew it out for about 6 weeks, and then I started to feel lost on what to do with it. I contemplated getting it braided, but I really have grown to love…

Sep 12

Nita– A Story of Transition

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 16 Comments

Meet Nita...a long term transitioner on a mission for healthier hair. Dear Curly Nikki,Where do I start. It has taken me months to build up the courage to share my story. The only reason I want to is because I don’t see many ladies transitioning for over a year. Maybe my story will help those who aren’t interested in doing…