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Today instead of interviewing someone I will interview myself for i truly feel like I am my own inspiration for taking such a courageous plunge at the chance of something so risky and sticking to it.
For all of you ladies out there who are transitioning or just curious about going natural, I say take a chance and go for it! You have nothing to loose but some damaged hair. I have gained the most length ever in just 2 years I've been natural than I have my entire life. I once was blind, It is great to finally see.
Questions:
1. How long have you been natural? How long did you transition?
1. How long have you been natural? How long did you transition?
I have been natural 2 years today. I did not really transition long, I had braids in for 1 month then anxiously did my BC Aug. 23, 2009
2. What are the pros and cons (if any) of being natural?
Pros of being natural are limitless; different ways of styling the hair, having my hair in its healthiest state, being able to retain length, having the healthiest hair i have ever had.
Cons I didn't think there was any until i started getting fairy knots but they don't bother me enough to take going natural back
3. Please describe your hair texture and its behaviors ex. Kinky, curly, coarse, coil, very dry....
My hair is kinky with medium and loose coils. Dense stands with both thick and fine strands. Porous (pron to dryness) but can be tamed with proper care..
4. What inspired you to become natural?
I was inspired by my friend who was natural. She turned me to the natural world, that's where I discovered a plethora of different naturals and their beautiful tresses, styles, and i was sold.
5. What is your hair goal?
My goal is to achieve the longest most healthiest hair i can get in four years (waist length). I am challenging the hair chart system. According to it at least 1/2" grow a month. So i figured if i could retain all of my inches i can grow waist length hair in 4 years. Now that I know trimming is needed I will probably come close at the 4 years mark. But for me being at APL is the longest i have ever had my hair so that's a goal right there. Cant wait until BSL then MWL.
6. Name 4 of your fave hair products?
*Raw unrefined Shea Butter
* Shea Moister Shampoo
*Extra virgin olive oil
* Raw Apple cider vinegar
7. What tips and advice would you share with us?
Love yourself and embrace your natural hair, find only the beauty in your hair for there is ALOT to love. No one has the exact hair as you, so that makes your hair special.
8. Where can you be found?
I can be found here on my personal hair diary
www.youtube.com/transnaturel0709
9. What advice would you give someone who is considering becoming natural?
since cutting my hair I have been revamped, I discovered a world of healthy living because what i put in my body affects my hair and its health.
I am confident and love the Woman the God has created; this is how He created me and how He sees me any other way would be a lie.
9. What advice would you give someone who is considering becoming natural?
If you have never done anything risky before THIS IS IT!! you wont regret it, and you will have the experience to talk about for a lifetime
10. Would you say being natural affects your life, if so in what way?
It has dramatically changed me as a woman. I feel like it was the one thing i needed to do in order to go from young lady to woman.Cutting my hair was a defining moment in my life it was like rebirth it meant a lot more than just cutting my hair; it symbolized that I had transformed into my own person not what every ones view of who i should be or what they view is "beauty". To step out of the "norm" takes courage, courage I didn't know i had and i am forever grateful for it. since cutting my hair I have been revamped, I discovered a world of healthy living because what i put in my body affects my hair and its health.
I am confident and love the Woman the God has created; this is how He created me and how He sees me any other way would be a lie.
