Poll: How long have you been natural?
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I've been natural for about 8 years - I'm young so this may not count. When I was in the sixth or seventh grade, I wanted a perm so badly and my mom finally obliged. But she started making me wear braids because I had no clue what I was doing with my hair, and I basically transitioned out.
If I have any tips, they would be:
-Low manipulation. It helps to keep my hair as thick as possible. I already have pretty thick hair, but I like it to look as thick as possible
Using low-comb or no-comb methods of styling helps even more.
-Low usage of heat. Maybe it's just me, but I get hair that is less healthy, dryer, and more brittle. Also causes splits for most.
-If you use an oil, try using one with ceramides
I love it!
-Don't be nervous wearing your natural hair out. It can be pretty daunting the first time, but it feels so great to do so!
and...
-If your family/acquaintances don't like your hair and want you to continously straighten/relax, I wouldn't acquiesce. It's your hair and you should be able to do what you want with it!
If I have any tips, they would be:
-Low manipulation. It helps to keep my hair as thick as possible. I already have pretty thick hair, but I like it to look as thick as possible
Using low-comb or no-comb methods of styling helps even more.-Low usage of heat. Maybe it's just me, but I get hair that is less healthy, dryer, and more brittle. Also causes splits for most.
-If you use an oil, try using one with ceramides
I love it!-Don't be nervous wearing your natural hair out. It can be pretty daunting the first time, but it feels so great to do so!
and...
-If your family/acquaintances don't like your hair and want you to continously straighten/relax, I wouldn't acquiesce. It's your hair and you should be able to do what you want with it!
Mane.Attraction
New Member
I cannot wait to see how much hair I have by the time I reach my 2nd Natural-versary! I'm trying to retain every inch this year because I slacked off last year, in my opinion..smh 
sugarwater
Well-Known Member
CarefreeinChicago
Well-Known Member
Since 2004 and my hair still looks like ****. I should have never got that BKT
FemmeCreole
Island Gyal
1 year today!!!!!
LilMissRed
Well-Known Member
Well I started wearing 'MY' hair Jan'10. I never BC'd, BUT I was au naturale. while transitioning from Oct'08-Jan '10 I trimmed frequently
temfash
Well-Known Member
I've been natural for about 8 years - I'm young so this may not count. When I was in the sixth or seventh grade, I wanted a perm so badly and my mom finally obliged. But she started making me wear braids because I had no clue what I was doing with my hair, and I basically transitioned out.
If I have any tips, they would be:
-Low manipulation. It helps to keep my hair as thick as possible. I already have pretty thick hair, but I like it to look as thick as possible
-Low usage of heat. Maybe it's just me, but I get hair that is less healthy, dryer, and more brittle. Also causes splits for most.
-If you use an oil, try using one with ceramides
-Don't be nervous wearing your natural hair out. It can be pretty daunting the first time, but it feels so great to do so!
and...
-If your family/acquaintances don't like your hair and want you to continously straighten/relax, I wouldn't acquiesce. It's your hair and you should be able to do what you want with it!
Great simple and easy tips
MzSwift
Well-Known Member
I shaved my head in June 2009 to 1/4". I hit CBL in November 2010 and APL in April 2011 in my nape.
I credit my retention mainly to technique. I primarily finger comb/detangle. And I keep my hair in low manipulation styles (cornrows and wigs/headwraps, braid/twist extensions and mini braids). I M&S twice per day, wash and DC once per week and throw in water rinsing or cowashing as I see fit.
The only product/ingredient that I feel has helped with the health and appearance of my hair is when I started incorporating ayurveda powders. I add them to my poo, condish and sealing oil.
I credit my retention mainly to technique. I primarily finger comb/detangle. And I keep my hair in low manipulation styles (cornrows and wigs/headwraps, braid/twist extensions and mini braids). I M&S twice per day, wash and DC once per week and throw in water rinsing or cowashing as I see fit.
The only product/ingredient that I feel has helped with the health and appearance of my hair is when I started incorporating ayurveda powders. I add them to my poo, condish and sealing oil.
PlatinumBronze
Living my life like its Platinum!
All natural 1 week today.
Loves Harmony
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Ive natural for 2 years...
LongLeggedLife
New Member
BC'd in 1998, was natural for 10 years til I got a short cut in 2008(worse decision I ever made LOL)...Chopped again after about 3-5mos, now I have been natural again for a lil over two years.
SimplyBlessed
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Since birth
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Triniwegian
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See my siggy. I transitioned for a year.
chrisanddonniesmommy
New Member
Thanks for the transitioning option! I've been doing so for fourteen months.
rosieposey
Active Member
I'll be 3 full years natural July 30th . Transitioned for about a year and a half. Pics in my Fotki
. Transitioned for about a year and a half. Pics in my Fotki 
JessieLeleB
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last perm sept '10 BC in Feb '11, it's almost longer than I every had it relaxed, but I always cut off my hair when I was too stressed anyways.
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greenandchic
Well-Known Member
Almost 9 years.
Napp
Ms. Nobody
How do you count how long you have been natural?
some people transition forever and only have 2
strangs of relaxed hair and cut them off and then they have only been natural for a month yet have hair down their back.... That doesnt make sense to me.
Also what about flip floppers? do you count up all of the times you have been natural(cumulative naturalness) or just the longest one or the current stint of naturalness?
Just to make it easy to i say I have not been relaxed for the majority of my life.
some people transition forever and only have 2
strangs of relaxed hair and cut them off and then they have only been natural for a month yet have hair down their back.... That doesnt make sense to me.
Also what about flip floppers? do you count up all of the times you have been natural(cumulative naturalness) or just the longest one or the current stint of naturalness?
Just to make it easy to i say I have not been relaxed for the majority of my life.
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Sweet_Ambrosia
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4 years July 20th.
thaidreams
New Member
Two years this summer!!!
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