long term transition

Sep 11

What Is Scab Hair?

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by Susan Walker of Earthtones Naturals via Three Naturals Hair texture changes and it’s completely natural, but it still bothers some people. With a better understanding of what scab hair is and what causes it, naturals can have a better relationship with their curls. So, what is scab hair? Here’s a little bit about my own personal experience and…

Sep 11

Pressures of a Transitioner: Just Cut It Off!

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 45 Comments

by Bennii Blast of The Culture Pine It is now over a year since you announced to the world your decision to stop relaxing your crowning glory, and got stuck right into your journey transitioning. During that time you have been inundated with questions and curiousness about your flourishing mane, which you are more than happy to answer of course,…

Dec 18

Going Natural 101- Styling While Transitioning

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 7 Comments

see my interview with Yvette Nicole Brown here! by Tammy Goodson of CurlyChics As discussed in part 1 of the Going Natural Series, the Methods, transitioning is a gradual modulation from chemically altered to hair in its natural form. Matriculation presents multiple challenges; however, when armed with ample artillery, those challenges can be met with optimism and confidence. One…

Jan 27

A PSA for the Long Term Transitioners

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 26 Comments

Michelle writes: It' Michelle from Chicago! I shared my Transition story on CurlyNikki in May of 2011. Big news! August 2012 will mark my one year anniversary of finishing my transition to natural! Your site has helped me so much! I can’t thank you enough. I'm so happy I made the decision to go natural (and transition long term). I…

Jan 27

Kayla’s Hair Story- ‘I Was a Long Term Transitioner’

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 25 Comments

Meet Kayla... a University of Texas student and new natural... with a pretty dope hair cut if I might add :) CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why? I long term transitioned for 18 months mainly because I was terrified of having short hair. I've always been the black girl with relatively long hair, so…