Keziah's Journey To Natural

when did u bc?
Summer of '04 (16yo)

who long did u transition for?
I started fall of '03, so maybe 10 months.

what products did u use while transitioning?
Garnier Fructis Shampoo & Leave-In Conditioner
Organics Hair Mayonnaise
Olive Oil Spray

what products do u use now that u are natural?
I haven't found a shampoo I like yet, so I change frequently (thinking of going poo free)
Pantene Conditioner (brown bottle)
Brandless Oil
I'm about to change all of my products soon. I just want to experiment a bit.

do u ever think that i will relaxed your hair again?
I doubt it. I've always hated it. It was usually pressure from my mom. Doesn't appear to be in the cards for me any time soon, if ever again.

what was the hardest thing about your transition?
For me I'd have to say embracing it personally. I've always been told I had pretty hair, but it was a long time before I believed it. I'm someone who could never stand the phrases "good hair, bad hair" and since I've always thought a variety of textures were beautiful I hated being put in that "good black hair" category. My sisters, who have coarser hair then me, have always been beautiful to me because it was a lot more they could do to their hair then mine. I envied that and I didn't see that beauty and style variety comes in all textures, you just have to find what works for you!

what is the one thing u love about being natural?
The "freedom". By no means is natural hair easier then unnatural hair, but the benefits FAR outweigh the opposite. No edges to sweat out, no fear of humidity, I can swim, shower, sleep in PEACE! Can't beat that.


HAD TO FEATURE HER!! SHE IS THE PERSON WHO TOLD ME ABOUT PROCESS OR TRANSITIONING TO NATURAL!! (THANKS GIRL!) AND I LOVE HER HAIR!