Hey lovelies,
I thought I would share with you, my transition story. I touched on it in my recent video but here is the more in depth story.
I started transitioning Christmas of 2006. I believe my last relaxer was November of that year. The decision to transition was a spear of the moment kind of thing. I didn't have a plan of attack or specific regimen to follow. I wouldn't suggest rushing into transitioning. I struggled the first few months. I wore my hair straight the majority of my life, and never even heard of protective styling. I began researching and came to find and FALL IN LOVE with a little site called Longhaircareforum.com. It was a blessing to stumble across this natural and relaxed hair heaven. I also attribute my transitioning success to Blackhairmedia.com. I still frequent these sites.
I began to learn different ways to transition and I decided the best way for me to transition, would be to big chop. I just thought it would be quicker and less painful. Now, instead of a total big chop, i did a mini. I cut my hair into a bob. My hair was apl when I was relaxed, so it was still a significant chop. As the stylist took the first snip, I remember these two girls gasping behind me and say "why would she do that?" I just find it interesting how SOME women define themselves by their mane.
By early 2008, I had been transitioning for over a year, while wearing micros and weaves. One day after taking out my micros, I made the ultimate no-no. I began washing my hair, without detangling. OMG, OMG,OMG!!! I was in the shower sobbing like a little baby. My hair was unbelievably matted. I must have wasted an entire bottle of conditioner trying to detangle my hair. I got on the phone and called my mom, crying my eyes out.
That's when I decided, to take it all off. Angry at my own ignorance, I took a pair of shears and began cutting off my tangled, relaxed ends. When it was over and done, I actually felt OK. I thought it was be devastating but it was quite the contrary. I felt free.
I wasn't wearing anybody's TWA though! The next day, I went out and got a fabulous weave, which started my love affair with Remy hair lol.
Here are a few pictures of my natural hair after I got comfortable rocking it...
I hope this helps anyone going through this process. There were many times I contemplated giving up and succumbing to that creamy crack...but all my hard work and dedication would have been in vein. Don't give up! Like anything in life, if you really want it, you most definitely should have it. I would really like to know how your transitions are going. Drop me a line, and tell me your thoughts.
Until next time,
Love, Peace and Hair grease...
