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Journey to Natural- Personal Accounts

Journey to Natural hair from relaxed and chemically processed hair

Carlita– A Story of Transition

By Curly Nikki 11 Comments
Meet Carlita...a gorgeous natural from Delaware that initially second guessed her BC. Now she's rockin' the TWA proudly, and oh so chicly!CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why? C: Well, I didn't plan on transitioning at all. I was looking for ways to improve the health of my hair so I was looking at Fotkis…
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Zibby-A Story of Transition

By Curly Nikki 15 Comments
Meet Zibby...the blushing bride that decided 'enough is enough'!CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why? Z: I was a short term transitioner. After my wedding in 2007, I was stir crazy to have a change with my hair. I had long hair my entire life that I tried to work with but all the damage…
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Amanda- A Story of Transition

By Curly Nikki 21 Comments
Newly natural, and bursting with self confidence, Amanda submitted her story to inspire the long term transitioners. Enjoy!CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why? A: Lets see….I would call myself a long term transitioner. I got my last relaxer in February and was not ready to chop my hair off--I had long hair for the…
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Delisia- A Story of Transition

By Curly Nikki 14 Comments
Relaxed since the tender age of five, Delisia writes: "I hope my story motivates others as much as your site and the "new naturals" motivated me!!"CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why? D: I guess you could say I was a long term transitioner. My initial plan was to go 1 full year before I…
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Ena P.- A Story of Transition

By Curly Nikki 11 Comments
Ena heard the call for fly 4a/bs and obliged! This girl's hair is ridiculous!!!CN: Were you a short term or long term transitioner? E: I didn't have the typical transition. I stopped getting perms and then braided my hair for years. I switched between braiding and pressing. Then one day for some reason, I just decided to stop pressing my…
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