Hi readers, thank you so much for looking into this blog, that I hope is informative enough to pave the way to your journey. Or if you've already begun, I hope my previous blog, 5 insecurities of transitioning to healthy hair, has been a straight shot on where to go. I want to share more with you all.
HERE IT IS...
This was 5 years ago in 2012, I washed my hair weekly or bi-weekly. After my washes I would flash dry it with a blow dryer. I would set my iron to the highest temperature and run it through my strands multiple times. I'd use products like heat protection sprays. I'd get 3 rows of tracks sewed in while leaving it in for over 4 months sometimes, at a time. My hair smelt burnt every time. It broke off little by little everyday, and i felt uncomfortable about it inside. I'd cut it to try and make it look different or more healthy, yet would repeat the same regiments as if it were going to change something. I did this for 10 years. I call it 10 YEARS of DAMAGE. It's insane looking back on where I was then, and I am so happy to have grown into the young woman I am today. I am thankful for all who have supported me during this time in my life. Innocently, I did not know how to take care of my hair.
Once I made a move from Dallas, Texas to Los Angeles California, where I'm originally from, the signs to go natural were everywhere. Texas and California are two different worlds, so when L.A opened up to me, it screamed "GO NATURAL..." My ex hair dresser mentioned it first. She said I might as well, plus everyone was doing it. It took me 3 years to listen to her. I've been on my healthy hair transition for 2 years and 5 Months....If I can restore any old pictures from my past life, I will share them with you guys. Sadly a lot of my things got deleted. We can start from here. A new beginning.
I did it. You can do it. You're probably already doing it! Please post any transition before and after pictures if you want to share! We'd love to see!
Best intentions,
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Curlfriend
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