My life in Transition...

Life has many transitions- some that warrant drama and some that don’t. However any woman would understand the drama behind this area that is in transition…MY HAIR!!!

I made the decision 4 months ago to go “natural”. I have been relaxer/ perm free for almost 5 months and it has been a crazy roller coaster every since. Only because I don’t do very well with change-which means I can’t make up my mind!

First, the whole reason for the decision was that dreads was the way that I was going. Well, I changed my mind! Now I am trying to leave my hair out and style it as it grows out.

Well, let’s start from the beginning. The decision was made and I have been just rocking a ponytail and that’s it. However, my roots have been extremely thick and my ponytail wasn’t lying as neat and sleek as it usually is. But you know you can’t get anything past your family- especially the women!!!

They proceeded to “rip me a new one” about the state of my hair (talk about needing thick skin!) But anyone who has gone through the transition or is in transition knows that your hair goes through an “ugly” phase and if you don’t know, please understand that it will (prepare yourself). Anyhoo, my family knows that I am very low maintenance when it comes to my hair but they also know that I have a lot of hair! So, I decided to use this blog to document my progress and the process of it.
So, lets get to it!

Products:



These are some products that I had in my cabinet. I have not gone out to purchase new items for going natural. I believe that you shouldn’t go “cold turkey” on everything when transitioning. It is just like being on drugs, I have been chemical-lizing my hair for at least 15 years, my hair and scalp could go through withdrawal, you never know, so I am deciding to ease my way into the natural state.

Also, I was already using staple products in my repertoire that infused moisture and promoted healthy hair I will not change unless I see a change in my hair and scalp. Many people believe that they have to chuck out all of their old products and go purchase new ones which will be pretty expensive- I don't think so!

Look at your hair regimen that you were using and figure out why you were using these products; see if they are worth carrying over into your new natural regimen. If not, wait until they run out then invest in new products; on at a time. Some people may be like me who runs out and invest whole heartedly in an idea and don’t really think it all the way through. I have wasted a lot of time and money on these half-witted ideas that took my time and money and it went no where FAST! So take it slow, research and invest in staple products that can be multi-talented for you and your needs.

Styling:
Oh Lawd!! I am trying y’all! I am soooo not a fan of big hair. I think it is gorgeous on some people, men and women but not on me. Not only do I just not like it on me, but just in case you didn’t know, I am a teacher of 3 and 4 year olds so having my hair out and all over the place is not conducive to my line of work. However, through the use of blogs and other internet based information, I am finding more options. So here are the results of my first twist out and braid out… (I had no idea what this meant until I researched it!) lol!


Lord Help Me!!!