Journey to Natural- Personal Accounts

Jan 27

Shaka- A Story of Transition

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 27 Comments

CurlyNikki readers, meet Shaka...the big haired DIVA!CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why? S: I was both. I began transitioning in 2005 & '06 but kept texturizing and my hair was breaking really badly. So in August of 2007, I was sitting at work one day & I was like "eff this" I'm going to…

Jan 27

Stacie- A Story of Transition

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 4 Comments

CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why? S: No, I tried, but I only transitioned for 5 months this time, the longest I've transitioned was 7 months. I've been natural 3 times before I know I'm a HAM. This time my relaxed hair was super damaged, so it just made sense to just do the…

Jan 27

TheOtherNigerianGirl- A Story of Transition

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 8 Comments

This gorgeous natural tells us of her journey to healthier hair:CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?NG: I was a long term transitioner. My last relaxer was in August of 2008. I transitioned for about 11 months.CN: When did you BC? What was your initial reaction to your natural hair?NG: I BC'd on the 3rd…

Sep 12

Alexandra, the ‘Youtube Makeup Guru’ – A Story of Transition

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 10 Comments

This St. Louis beauty recently big chopped...like last week! Check out her story below: CN: Were you a long term transitioner, and why? A: My last real relaxer was around Valentine’s Day (Feb) 2009, then I attempted at another relaxer around Easter (Apr) 2009; however, the relaxer did not take because it was old, so as soon as I washed…

Jan 27

Nicole D.- A Story of Transition

By Nikki Walton Curly Nikki 18 Comments

CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why? Nicole: I was a long-term transitioner. I transitioned for 9 months. Actually, I intended to transition for a full year (it seemed like the right thing to do), but the two different textures could not co-exist. CN: When did you BC? What was your initial reaction to your…