Journey to Natural- Personal Accounts

CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why? SJ: I started my transition from relaxed to natural in November 1998 (TEN years ago!)...... This was the date of my last relaxer... I had my first relaxer at the tender age of 12. So after 20 years – I was done. Being ‘natural’ then was hardly en…

CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why? L: I was a step down transitioner. It took me a long time to let go of other people's expectations for my hair. In 2005 I went from long relaxed hair to short relaxed hair. In 2006 I grew my hair out while using a mild relaxer that…

CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?T: I only transitioned for three months and BC’d with about 1.5” of hair to my name. CN: When did you BC? What was your initial reaction to your natural hair? T: This is my 3rd time BC’ing so I was aware of my hair’s texture. I didn’t stay…

CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?A: I was a short termer. I transitioned for about 2 months. I wanted to experience every style and learn as much as I could about my hair at every length it grows, from short to long. I don't think I could have played the waiting game for 8…

When it comes to my transition, I'm an example of what not to do! Fortunately, I've learned lots since going natural and have gotten pretty good at caring for my hair.CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?M: I would say I was a short term transitioner, since I transitioned for about 6 months. I had…