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[dyvinesweetness]

So going back about 8 or so years I began contemplating going natural before every perm. Basically once I get new growth I have an internal heart-to-heart and think "maybe this time I won't perm." This is usually ended by me having a hard time dealing with my hair's natural state. Then I say "fuck it" and get the perm

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[imjustice]

lol @ the Malaak Rock comment.

my "best cousin" just told me she was going natural. i was shocked just because a few days before i was having a hair convo with a shared cousin and we both were like "yeah...chassidy will NEVER go natural". so that's almost how surprised i feel reading your post.

i like the site bglhonline.com

i think transitioning over a longer period of time, and just trimming off pieces at a time seems like the easiest thing to do. i've "gone natural" at least 3-4 times, and transitioning was less dramatic for me.

i need to get up on the youtube tutorials so i can figure out something more interesting to do with my hair.

anyway, happy transitioning!

[dyvinesweetness]

lol Why does it surprise you?

"just trimming off pieces at a time seems like the easiest thing to do."

Yeah, that's what I will likely do.

"anyway, happy transitioning!"

Thanks!

[imjustice]

i dunno, i thought you were in the "convenience" camp. i remember this issue coming up in the past...i think i have gone thru every point of the spectrum from natural nazi to pro perm at least 2x, so i honestly can't remember if i agreed or disagreed with you at the time, lol, but you were basically it was your hair & your preference which i definitely agree with NOW lol.

[dyvinesweetness]

Aaaah yeah, I think I was in the convenience camp. lol Though I honestly don't remember discussing perm vs natural cause I think I've always felt conflicted about it. Even with the convenience mentality I felt like I thought my hair was "unmanageable" in its natural state and I knew that was bullshit.

[dyvinesweetness]

Oh yeah I've been trying out some Oyin products even before considering going natural. In general I'm paying more attention to what's in the products I use and watching out for harmful chemicals. It's becoming a lot of fun to play around with stuff and see what works best with my hair.

I know I'm either 4a or 4b, but I honestly' can't quite tell the diff yet. lol

[lovelylind]

I've been natural 9 years, and I feel the same about not going back to relaxers. And I've had many "I can't STAND my hair right now!!!" days.

To this day, I don't know what hair type I am. I know I'm 4. Whether it's a, b, c, or d... who knows? But I don't really worry about the categories. I just know my hair is very tightly coiled in most places on my head. lol

Anyway, I encourage your choice to go natural! I'm in the "big chop" camp, but obviously do what makes you feel most comfy. You know I'm there if you have any questions.

[dyvinesweetness]

Look at that. Something he doesn't know about Black haircare! lol =p

Oprah's hairstylist created a system of categorizing hair types. Essentially a way of noting what type of curl you have from loose to tight (going from 1-4 respectively).

[dyvinesweetness]

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