Tuesday, June 8, 2010

My Natural Hair Debut

Shortly after January 2, 2009, the date of my last relaxer, I began what many women in the African-American community refer to as the natural journey!

This journey is the transition from using chemical straighteners/relaxers to revert back to the natural state of the hair, which I might add is NOT straight by any means. LOL!

Why, you may ask, would I make this decision?  Despite the obvious reason of "getting back to my roots, or embracing my heritage," I decided to go natural because relaxers were burning the CRAP out of my scalp every month or so that I had to get one.  I am an ingredient freak, and I just didn't feel comfortable allowing those harsh chemicals to seep and tear into my scalp as often as they did. I was also digging the curly style of natural black hair, and I wanted to enjoy the options that our hair provides (curly, straight, wavy, braided, etc.).

My hair is now fully natural (no relaxed ends) and I have the opportunity to wear it natural, but I have yet to do so. I'm just not sure it's for me, and I haven't taken the time to experiment with different styles.
This is me on an average day; hair blown out and flat ironed.

I was in the process of washing my hair the other day, and decided to stop and do a mini (homemade) photo shoot!! Time to show off my natural locks...online if nowhere else!



Feeling like Cleopatra Jones... ; )

Ethnic Diva...!


Just after taking these photos, I got out the ole' blow dryer and flat iron, and got down to business.  Soon, very soon, I will be ready to rock the natural doo, I just have to get use to it...

Whatcha think?
Yay or Nay? 

6 comments:

  1. Definitely rock the natural doo! It suits you so well! Your hair looks very healthy, I'm envious. Thinking about starting the long journey to natural myself but I love my relaxers so we'll see...

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  2. Your hair is gorgeous!! I agree, you should definitely rock the natural doo!

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  3. Thank you ladies!! That's 2-0 :)
    Angela all I can tell you is perseverance is key!! The journey isn't for everyone, but if you take it, you will see great changes in your hair!
    Good Luck

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  4. So beautiful! You hair looks so great in it's natural state. Rock it girl!

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  5. Your hair looks beautiful in the curly fro and flat ironed too.
    I have a curly fro and would love to experiment with flat ironing.
    What flat iron and products do you recommend?
    Thanks! Love your blog btw; I discovered it via a retweet by June Ambrose
    On twitter.

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