Journey to Natural- Personal Accounts

-Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why? I was what I consider to be a long term transitioner. Wait, let me backup. I went natural three times but only the last one counts. The first time was 14 years ago, but I never showed my hair. I pressed it all the time so it doesn't count.…

-Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why? I guess I would be considered short term because I chopped after 6 months, my last relaxer was June 08. I had originally planned for at least 12 -15 months (i.e. wait for summer) but as my new growth started coming in more, I found it harder and harder…

-Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?I am an in between transitioner... I plan to BC on my birthday in June which will be 9 months of transition. I am transitioning this long to grow my natural hair and to help me mentally prepare for the BC. -What was your transition routine? Staple Hair Styles?My current…

-Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?I transitioned for 15 months mainly b/c my DH wouldn’t have been cool with a TWA. He loves long hair. Ironically I had a blonde TWA when we met. Go figure!-When did you BC? What was your initial reaction to your natural hair? I did my BC on August ,…

-Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why? I am a long term transitioner. January 29th 2009 will be my one year anniversary. -When did you BC? What was your initial reaction to your natural hair? The last time I BC'd was in 2003. I didn't have a specific plan that time. I just stopped relaxing for…