506521_RPV2a_728x90 Brown Girls, Receive Love!, Hi. I’m entering college this fall and I’m thinking about going natural. I only have one friend who has gone natural, through transitioning cutting off the relaxed bits. Do you have any advice for someone thinking about going natural. or any experiences you’ve heard of.
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honest2godtruth: Hi. I'm entering college this fall and I'm thinking about going natural. I only have one friend who has gone natural, through transitioning cutting off the relaxed bits. Do you have any advice for someone thinking about going natural. or any experiences you've heard of.

Well from experience, I can say that it was a great decision for me to make. I feel much more confident having experience having shorter hair and being not so dependent on length. Even though I transitioned for about 6 months, when I finally did decide to BC, it was still shorter than I ever had it- it felt great & easy! So my advice would be to not be so afraid of cutting your hair. Yes it does take some getting used to, but it will grow back. I would also say keep your hair moisturized and stay away from heat! I have only used heat once since stopping relaxers last august. opt instead for rolling your hair and letting it air dry or do braid outs, twist outs, bantu knots or protective styles. I have a list of sites that I think will help you along your journey I will post in a few. 

* If anyone else has any advice, please feel free to add on!

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  1. uniqueleo said: Don’t compare your journey with someone else’s. So many women have gone natural and all of them have beautiful hair but don’t get so caught up on hair envy that you forget about loving your hair as well. Your hair is beautiful!!
  2. tellingtalltales said: Going natural is all about being comfortable with who you are. Your hair grows out of your scalp a certain way and it is beautiful no matter what anyone may think or say. My advice would be to cut it all off and then enjoy the journey!
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