Hey Peeps! I decided to shift gears and blog about my hair! I am currently natural and have been for about 4 years. However, I transitioned for about 2 years, and now I am completely natural! For those who do not know what transitioning means/is, I will explain. Transitioning is stopping all chemical treatments (relaxers & texturizers) and growing out your natural hair texture without cutting off all the relaxed hair. Yea, I know it’s a bit much. I was what you called a long term transitioner. I did not want to get rid of the length right away. So, I would get my roots pressed straight. I did flat twists, and then took them apart for a curly hairstyle. I also cut my hair into an asymmetrical bob.
Honestly, I was too afraid to have short hair! There was a time in my teen years where I had short hair due to bad relaxers, and it was devastating for me. I was called every name under the sun from “bald head scallywag” to “bald headed tar baby”. Even though that was years ago, many people still think like that, and I was not ready for that emotional rollercoaster again. 
My family was supportive of my transition. My mom joked about my curly cues, saying that I reminded her of her fat baby…lol…and I was a fat baby with a head full of springy curls! My mom got a kick out of detangling my hair again. Some family members made comments like “at least you have a good grade of hair”. At first, those comments made me feel better about my choice to go natural. But, sometimes I wished I had kinkier hair! My hair strands are thin, which makes it difficult to rock certain styles. I wanted, and still want to be able to rock braid outs, afros, etc. I’m still trying to figure out what products work best, and define my curl pattern…2 years natural...a shame, I know!
My safe haven was/has been youtube.com. I would watch countless videos on what to do, how to do it, when to do it, and what to do it with! It was draining! But I finally settled in on a few products that I absolutely must have. I use Kimmaytube’s leave in conditioner for all of my twisted hairstyles (http://www.youtube.com/user/kimmaytube?feature=watch) . I use Joico moisture recovery line for shampooing and conditioning. I use Kinky Curly Curling Custard and Curls Goddess Glaze to define my curls.
So, on 9/25/2012 I cut off my natural hair! I now have a short natural hairstyle that I absolutely love! I originally went natural because I had seborrhic dermatitis on my scalp, and I always had huge flakes after a relaxer. Through my journey, it changed how I see myself. I love my curls and I love me! It was a valuable experience, and I am so glad that I was able to share! Be true to yourself, and let no one make you feel less than what/who you are! Strong strands create strong women!!
