by Christina via GlobalCoutureblog.net Every decision has its reasons…what would be the reason to go natural? For me personally, going to the salon got way too expensive– I wanted to learn my own hair, and I absolutely loved the versatility of natural hair. If you make the decision to go natural, make sure that it is your own decision and…
originally posted on Treasured Locks Transitioning from permed or relaxed hair to natural hair should be an exciting time for you. It should not be a time of intimidation or of a feeling of loss. Many women face objections from boyfriends, husbands, family and even in the workplace. While we can’t help you with those social and political pressures, we…
hair idol, alondra! by Sabrina Perkins of SeriouslyNatural.org Going natural is a wonderful journey to take. It’s a personal one too that each woman must determine how she will go about doing it. I get tired of many saying the journey is hard, long and full of pitfalls but honestly, isn’t life? I’m just feeling we need to be truthful…
Photo by NADOFOTOS — Getty Images by Amanda Transitioning is not for everyone. Like many, I also wanted to seamlessly transition to a full head of natural coils in two years, only to find myself with scissors in front of a mirror ten months later. Washing, detangling, and styling my hair had become unbearably challenging in my later months. My…
by Jascmeen of Jascmeen.com I’m what you’d call a “reluctant natural.” After years of relaxers, something just changed and my hair started to behave differently. It was dry, breaking off, and it just wasn’t the hair I was used to. In honor of my 1 year Natural-iversary, here’s a timeline of my journey and a Big Chop video. If you’re…
By Charlene Walton of TexturedTalk.com If you are a “new natural” by now I’m pretty sure you’ve figured out the natural hair game is no joke. As I mentioned in a previous post about the top 5 things I wish I knew before going natural, maintaining your hair is a LOT of work. And although twisting, braiding, rolling, and pinning…
Photo by Pamela Moore — Getty Images by Sabrina Perkins As more curlies are taking the DIY approach, many are also forgoing the salons for even the most tedious of tasks. Is that a bad thing? Of course not. With the right knowledge, resources, and determination a curly girl can do just about anything. Professionals are always a viable option,…
Jewe Jewe Bee writes: I hope that you’re having a great holiday season! I just uploaded a video about my natural hair journey. It shows how I started from the bottom with my hair struggles that I faced while I had chemical and heat damage, as well as my transformation 6 years later! Continue! >>>
by Michelle Thames of HappilyEverNatural.com Have you reached a point where you are ready to give up on your natural hair journey? Has it been more of a struggle than a journey? Are you frustrated that your hair is not growing at the rate that you expected? Are you upset that your twist-out is a fail? I totally understand your…
by Tammy Goodson of CurlyChic As with any journey, transitioning presents its own unique challenges. While everyone’s experiences are different, it can be helpful to see how others have navigated through the process; all in the name of networking. Disrespecting the game As the journey of transitioning is underway, it is important to recognize the hair that is still relaxed…
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