Showcasing New Naturals
Nothing is greater than the freedom of natural hair. This page is dedicated to the new naturals who decide to “let go of the lye” in the past year.
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Nothing is greater than the freedom of natural hair. This page is dedicated to the new naturals who decide to “let go of the lye” in the past year.
Click this link to see more natural hair pictures: Natural Hair Pictures
To view pictures and read the brief profiles of the beautiful new naturals showcased, please scroll down:
Name: Nicole
Last Relaxer:May 2006
Length of Transition:
6 months
Date of BC:Oct 28th 2006
Favorite Style: Twisted back
Current Routine: I shampoo w/ Oganic R S also use their deep conditioner if I am in the mood I will twist it back and wear that for 2 weeks. To hold it I use the OGRS Lock and Twist Gel or the Dark and Lovely Loc & Twist Butter. I f I do a wash and go I use Garnier Fructis Wet Shine Gel and just let it do what it does I also use the Pantene Relaxed and Natural hair Lotion for moisture, and thats my routine.
Last Relaxer:May 2006
Length of Transition:
6 months
Date of BC:Oct 28th 2006
Favorite Style: Twisted back
Current Routine: I shampoo w/ Oganic R S also use their deep conditioner if I am in the mood I will twist it back and wear that for 2 weeks. To hold it I use the OGRS Lock and Twist Gel or the Dark and Lovely Loc & Twist Butter. I f I do a wash and go I use Garnier Fructis Wet Shine Gel and just let it do what it does I also use the Pantene Relaxed and Natural hair Lotion for moisture, and thats my routine.
Alias: Lil Puffy Kinks
Last Relaxer: 10 months year ago
Length of Transition: None, just chopped it off.
Date of BC: First BC was August 2006. that didn't go very well. didn't know how to care for my new natural stresses. second BC was January of this year. 'm a pro now LOL!!
Favorite Style: TWA or puff. try not to do the puff much. It tends to thin my hair line. first BC was a disaster. hair got so thin because the puff was all I knew.
Current Routine: I wash my hair with KEMI no soap shampoo once a week or once every 10 days. times I us the no-poo method. us Anita Grants rhassoul deep conditioner block once a month. On a daily, I love Oyin handmade products ( whipped butters). The Greg juice is a life saver that really keeps my hair moistened. my staple product is 100% WHIPPED SHEA BUTTER. use KEMI shea butter or Anita Grants. keeps my hair soft like a cloud. have very tight kinky curls that most people don't consider good hair, what ever that means. the shea butter really makes my hair feel like a kinky soft puff ball. the name Lil Puffy kinks. put medium braids in my hair at night so that my TWA will have a little length to it in the mornings even though by the afternoon I experience the all might shrinkage. that's OK I love my hair natural. at my families cook out it began to rain. sista's with perms rain for their lives. just walked through the rain enjoying the coolness of the shower hitting me from top to bottom. was 85-90 degrees out and the rain felt wonderful. I wasn't natural I would have ducking for cover as well. His peace be with you.
Last Relaxer: 10 months year ago
Length of Transition: None, just chopped it off.
Date of BC: First BC was August 2006. that didn't go very well. didn't know how to care for my new natural stresses. second BC was January of this year. 'm a pro now LOL!!
Favorite Style: TWA or puff. try not to do the puff much. It tends to thin my hair line. first BC was a disaster. hair got so thin because the puff was all I knew.
Current Routine: I wash my hair with KEMI no soap shampoo once a week or once every 10 days. times I us the no-poo method. us Anita Grants rhassoul deep conditioner block once a month. On a daily, I love Oyin handmade products ( whipped butters). The Greg juice is a life saver that really keeps my hair moistened. my staple product is 100% WHIPPED SHEA BUTTER. use KEMI shea butter or Anita Grants. keeps my hair soft like a cloud. have very tight kinky curls that most people don't consider good hair, what ever that means. the shea butter really makes my hair feel like a kinky soft puff ball. the name Lil Puffy kinks. put medium braids in my hair at night so that my TWA will have a little length to it in the mornings even though by the afternoon I experience the all might shrinkage. that's OK I love my hair natural. at my families cook out it began to rain. sista's with perms rain for their lives. just walked through the rain enjoying the coolness of the shower hitting me from top to bottom. was 85-90 degrees out and the rain felt wonderful. I wasn't natural I would have ducking for cover as well. His peace be with you.
Name: Lyenes
Last Relaxer: December 16, 2006
Length of Transition: 16 weeks
Date of BC: April 5 & 6, 2007
Favorite Style: Teeny Weeny Afro
Current Routine:
“Wash hair everyday with a moisturizing, non-stripping shampoo (favoritefar is Creme of Nature Ultra Moisturizing Shampoo). Apply MotionsHome Moisture Enhancing, pick hair, then pat down with hands to shape afro. At night, apply S-Curl "No-Drip" Activator Moisturizer and Pro-Line Comb-Thru Softener toand cover withplastic cap
Last Relaxer: December 16, 2006
Length of Transition: 16 weeks
Date of BC: April 5 & 6, 2007
Favorite Style: Teeny Weeny Afro
Current Routine:
“Wash hair everyday with a moisturizing, non-stripping shampoo (favoritefar is Creme of Nature Ultra Moisturizing Shampoo). Apply MotionsHome Moisture Enhancing, pick hair, then pat down with hands to shape afro. At night, apply S-Curl "No-Drip" Activator Moisturizer and Pro-Line Comb-Thru Softener toand cover withplastic cap
Name: Co (my sister)
Last Relaxer: August 2005
Length of Transition: 1 Year
Date of BC: December 23, 2006
Favorite Style: Puff
Current Routine:
“In the morning I spray on some S-Curl Texturizer Stylin' Spray to wet it and I pick it out. Then I use Let's Jam Shining & Conditioning Gel, Regular Hold to slick the front down. I just fold a regular white scarf and tie it back into a puff and pick it out again. Finally, I spray on that SoftSheen Carson Dark and Lovely Naturally Almond Rain Oil Mist to keep it looking moist.”
Last Relaxer: August 2005
Length of Transition: 1 Year
Date of BC: December 23, 2006
Favorite Style: Puff
Current Routine:
“In the morning I spray on some S-Curl Texturizer Stylin' Spray to wet it and I pick it out. Then I use Let's Jam Shining & Conditioning Gel, Regular Hold to slick the front down. I just fold a regular white scarf and tie it back into a puff and pick it out again. Finally, I spray on that SoftSheen Carson Dark and Lovely Naturally Almond Rain Oil Mist to keep it looking moist.”
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Name: Toy
Last Relaxer: October 22, 2006
Length of Transition: 6 Months
Date of BC: May 2, 2007
Favorite Style: At this length I love wearing a neat picked out TWA.
Current Routine: I'm currently using the No Poo method that I picked up on Motown Girl's website.My hair is loving it.After that I sometimes use Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Vitamin E, or Hot Six oil to give me some shine.As far as a daily moisturizer is concerned, I use Sta So Fro or Elasta QP's Like Silk.I rotate between those two never using them at the same time.Lastly, I would spray some Isoplus oil sheen before I leave just to give it an extra kick.I repeat this method several times a week due to my being really dry at this stage.
Last Relaxer: October 22, 2006
Length of Transition: 6 Months
Date of BC: May 2, 2007
Favorite Style: At this length I love wearing a neat picked out TWA.
Current Routine: I'm currently using the No Poo method that I picked up on Motown Girl's website.My hair is loving it.After that I sometimes use Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Vitamin E, or Hot Six oil to give me some shine.As far as a daily moisturizer is concerned, I use Sta So Fro or Elasta QP's Like Silk.I rotate between those two never using them at the same time.Lastly, I would spray some Isoplus oil sheen before I leave just to give it an extra kick.I repeat this method several times a week due to my being really dry at this stage.
Name: My name is Roz, and I have been on the journey since November 2006
Last Relaxer: The date of my last relaxer was June 2006.
Length of Transition: I had braids put in to ease my transition from relaxed hair in July of '06, so I guess my transition was from July '06 - March 4, 2007.
Date of BC: March 2007 was the B.C. with my best friend cutting the few pitiful strands of relaxer left out of my head.
Favorite Style: My favorite style is the mini puff with a pretty scarf on my head, although I have recently discovered the stretched afro (Thanks Diego!).
Current Routine: I use Carol's Daughter hair products religiously, as well as Hot Six oil, and a spray bottle with water and some Carol's Daughter Hair Oil. I use wide toothed combs, a boar bristle brush, a pick, and sleep with a satin bonnet on my head.I put pretty pins on the scarves I wear and usebra straps as headbands.I hope you enjoy the pictures, as I am so happy to be transitioning. I look younger, walk with more bounce in my step, and feel sophisticated andserene, all at the same time!I have one friend who is hating, but she can't help but get a little twisted in the face when everyone around her compliments my hair and style.Going natural is not just for bohemians - it is for all of us.DON"T FIGHT THE 'FRO! All natural pictures are from this year - March to June '07.
Last Relaxer: The date of my last relaxer was June 2006.
Length of Transition: I had braids put in to ease my transition from relaxed hair in July of '06, so I guess my transition was from July '06 - March 4, 2007.
Date of BC: March 2007 was the B.C. with my best friend cutting the few pitiful strands of relaxer left out of my head.
Favorite Style: My favorite style is the mini puff with a pretty scarf on my head, although I have recently discovered the stretched afro (Thanks Diego!).
Current Routine: I use Carol's Daughter hair products religiously, as well as Hot Six oil, and a spray bottle with water and some Carol's Daughter Hair Oil. I use wide toothed combs, a boar bristle brush, a pick, and sleep with a satin bonnet on my head.I put pretty pins on the scarves I wear and usebra straps as headbands.I hope you enjoy the pictures, as I am so happy to be transitioning. I look younger, walk with more bounce in my step, and feel sophisticated andserene, all at the same time!I have one friend who is hating, but she can't help but get a little twisted in the face when everyone around her compliments my hair and style.Going natural is not just for bohemians - it is for all of us.DON"T FIGHT THE 'FRO! All natural pictures are from this year - March to June '07.
Alias: Sweetlis23
Length of Transition : I transitioned for 5 months before I BC'd
Last Relaxer& Date of BC: My last relaxer was Nov 2006 and my BC date was May 4, 2007.
Favorite Style: My favorite style at the moment would have to be wash n go's. I haven't really tried anything else yet except for the Puffs and a few cornrows in the front because of my length.
Current Routine: My current routine is conditioner washes in the morning followed by a leave-in and then apply my ecostyle gel and either leave it out or add a head band that's about it. (click pictures to enlarge)
Length of Transition : I transitioned for 5 months before I BC'd
Last Relaxer& Date of BC: My last relaxer was Nov 2006 and my BC date was May 4, 2007.
Favorite Style: My favorite style at the moment would have to be wash n go's. I haven't really tried anything else yet except for the Puffs and a few cornrows in the front because of my length.
Current Routine: My current routine is conditioner washes in the morning followed by a leave-in and then apply my ecostyle gel and either leave it out or add a head band that's about it. (click pictures to enlarge)
Alias: the.nappy.chef
Last Relaxer: July 2006
Length of Transition: 4 months
Date of BC: November 10, 2007
Favorite Style: shrunken fro ; puff
Current Routine: Co wash weekly - moisturize with Sta.Sof.Fro and castor oil / homemade leave in conditioner - Shampoo bi.weekly with Cream of Nature, etc.
Last Relaxer: July 2006
Length of Transition: 4 months
Date of BC: November 10, 2007
Favorite Style: shrunken fro ; puff
Current Routine: Co wash weekly - moisturize with Sta.Sof.Fro and castor oil / homemade leave in conditioner - Shampoo bi.weekly with Cream of Nature, etc.
Alias: Vibranthing
Last Relaxer: Mild relaxer in February 2007
Length of Transition: 4 months
Date of BC: cut all but an inchof my relaxer in March 2007 and then cut the rest of the relaxer off in June 2007
Favorite Style: Wanna-be puff
Current Routine: No poo once a week. Shampoo once every 2 to 3 weeks to deep clean and remove build up.My favorite products to use are IC fantasia aloe gel (really helps to activate my curls and coils and keep them lookingmoisturized and also has a sunscreen), any leave in (infusium or pantene)honey, suave coconut conditioner, Lotta body extreme curl gel, garnier fructis soft curl cream, garnier fructis shine gel/wax (for twisting)and aloe vera gel. I will also do a hot olive oil treatment and deep conditioning treatment once a month. Don't worry. I don't use these all at once. It just depends on what look I am going for.
Last Relaxer: Mild relaxer in February 2007
Length of Transition: 4 months
Date of BC: cut all but an inchof my relaxer in March 2007 and then cut the rest of the relaxer off in June 2007
Favorite Style: Wanna-be puff
Current Routine: No poo once a week. Shampoo once every 2 to 3 weeks to deep clean and remove build up.My favorite products to use are IC fantasia aloe gel (really helps to activate my curls and coils and keep them lookingmoisturized and also has a sunscreen), any leave in (infusium or pantene)honey, suave coconut conditioner, Lotta body extreme curl gel, garnier fructis soft curl cream, garnier fructis shine gel/wax (for twisting)and aloe vera gel. I will also do a hot olive oil treatment and deep conditioning treatment once a month. Don't worry. I don't use these all at once. It just depends on what look I am going for.
Alias: Justwannabeme
Last Relaxer: January 30, 2007
Length of Transition: 4 months
Date of BC: May 25, 2007
Favorite Style: My favorite style is the wash and go.
Current Routine: My current routine is daily conditioner washes. I alternate between VO5 moisture milk and Suave Humectant. I comb through with conditioner using a wide tooth comb ( Thanks motowngirl). While still wet I use Carol's Daughter Hair Milk. At night I use Carol's Daughter Hair Butter and sleep in a satin bonnet.
Last Relaxer: January 30, 2007
Length of Transition: 4 months
Date of BC: May 25, 2007
Favorite Style: My favorite style is the wash and go.
Current Routine: My current routine is daily conditioner washes. I alternate between VO5 moisture milk and Suave Humectant. I comb through with conditioner using a wide tooth comb ( Thanks motowngirl). While still wet I use Carol's Daughter Hair Milk. At night I use Carol's Daughter Hair Butter and sleep in a satin bonnet.
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