11, after years of badgering my mom and a failed jheri curl at 10.
I was the flower girl for a wedding and begged my mum for a relaxer when we were getting our hair done, the stylist concurred and my mum caved under pressure ( i wish she hadnt now).
Only lasted until i was 19 decided to bleach and then shave it off, been natural ever since...
I wanted a relaxer because i was a 'big girl' and didnt want to wear braids anymore...