? for the NATURALS

[CaliJen]

I got my last relaxer at 15 years old so about 20 years natural

 

[DDTexlaxed]

2 measley lil months. If I'd have stayed natural the first time I BCD. I would've been able to say 7 years.

 

[Melaninme]

Ten years this past July and counting!

 

[Natakue]

5 years this summer!

 

[thefineprint]

i've been natural for about 1 1/2 years now and love it! loose and nappy didn't exactly work for me because i hated styling my hair. now that i'm loc'd i could never go back to relaxers

 

[luv04]

Ive been natural for 1 year and a month and counting!! One of the best decisions ive made for my hair and me!!

 

[MJ]

1 year and going strong.

 

[naijamerican]

15 Years for me.

Although I did not have chemicals, I had a lot of breakage from poor techniques, habits and methods. Shampooing everyday, Flat ironing every other day, pressing with no grease. The condition of my hair since I have been a member here has increased a hundredfold. Now my hair is sexy and healthy. Still confused about which naturals styles to wear and if I really should get a texlax/texturizer to make my hair easier to maintain. I will stick it out til the end of the year and then see if I want a change.....


:crossfingers: I know kinda went for a minute....

I just wanted to say that I totally relate to this post, even if you think it's too long! (I don't!!!) I have been natural for 7 years. I'm thinking of texlaxing or cutting it all off and just maintaining a TWA for the next couple of years. Then again, I think of how awesome it would be to have long natural hair. I just don't know!!!!

 

[Poli]

Thank you ladies for answering. I just read the whole thread, it's good to know that there are so many natural ladies here and love being natural.

 

[turnergirl]

5 years in December with no transition.

 

[jewel]

went natural in 2004. I am so glad that I did!

 

[laketta]

Natural 5 years in October.

A very hard 5 years lol.

 

[BroadstreetBully]

I've been 100% Natural for a little over a day!

 

[FlyRob]

My last relaxer was January 2006, and I became totally natural 4 months ago. Absolutely the best choice for my hair.

 

[Natakue]

I've been 100% Natural for a little over a day!

congrats, redriot!