So, I have been heavily dependent the wealth of information that can be found on YouTube for transitioning hair and natural hair. I will try to share as many helpful videos as I can. The first one is a straw set tutorial....enjoy!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
My First Straw Curls!!
So, I took out my straws yesterday, and I was quite pleased. For my first try I think it came out pretty well. I even added some new accessories to my look. I walked past a mirror today and didn't even recognize myself lol. I love my new look :-)
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
And so it begins...
Today is the day that I officially embark on my journey to transition from relaxed to natural hair!! I feel so many different emotions right now--happy, excited, determined, stronger....and so much more.
My brief hair history
When I was young, I had beautiful thick hair. I wore the typical ponytails, plats, braids/beads, with the occasional press and curl. My mother decided to perm my hair at a young age, I believe I was only 8 or 9. From there it was a rollercoaster ride--I had wraps, short cuts, a Jheri curl (ugghh!), braids and, my latest trend, sew in weaves.
I attempted to go natural my freshman year in college (2004), however I lacked one thing = PATIENCE. Not only did I have no clue as to how to care for my natural hair (or transitioning hair at that point), but I had no patience in trying to figure the situation out.
Why I'm going natural
In a nutshell..... I'M SICK OF THE CHEMICALS AND WEAVES!!! It has taken me more than a decade to figure this out, but I now realize that my hair was not meant for these chemicals. I remember my younger days when my hair was natural, thick and BEAUTIFUL! Over the years (and the many different processes) my hair has been left damaged and weak. I want to start fresh, and learn to love my natural hair.
The purpose of this blog
This blog is multi-purpose :-)
My brief hair history
When I was young, I had beautiful thick hair. I wore the typical ponytails, plats, braids/beads, with the occasional press and curl. My mother decided to perm my hair at a young age, I believe I was only 8 or 9. From there it was a rollercoaster ride--I had wraps, short cuts, a Jheri curl (ugghh!), braids and, my latest trend, sew in weaves.
I attempted to go natural my freshman year in college (2004), however I lacked one thing = PATIENCE. Not only did I have no clue as to how to care for my natural hair (or transitioning hair at that point), but I had no patience in trying to figure the situation out.
Why I'm going natural
In a nutshell..... I'M SICK OF THE CHEMICALS AND WEAVES!!! It has taken me more than a decade to figure this out, but I now realize that my hair was not meant for these chemicals. I remember my younger days when my hair was natural, thick and BEAUTIFUL! Over the years (and the many different processes) my hair has been left damaged and weak. I want to start fresh, and learn to love my natural hair.
The purpose of this blog
This blog is multi-purpose :-)
- Chronicle my journey transitioning to natural hair and eventually growing locks.
- Provide a forum of support for other people looking to embark on the natural hair journey.
- GET HELP from those of you who are farther along on the journey.
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