Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself...

Where are you from: Jamaica, but I live in Washington

What you do: Fashion Design Student

How long you've been natural: 1 month, 1 week, and 6 days

Fav products: Water, Shea Butter, Castor Oil, Suave Coconut, and Vo5 Strawberries and Cream

Online Album: http://members.fotki.com/jhippolyte/about

Hi Ladies,

After 15+ years of relaxing, I finally made the decision to transition back to my natural hair!
I'm a born and raised New Yorker, now living in New Jersey with my husband of one year [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.].
It's been approximately 11 weeks since my last relaxer and it's been TOUGH. Especially since I'm transitioning with a short cut. Pray for me [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.].

I'm looking forward to getting through this journey, getting to know you girls as well as learning more about my hair and products that will benefit me!

//Stephanie

Hi There,

I am Monika, I live in Berlin, Germany and I am 39 yrs old. Sorry, no pics at this time I am still struggling with the upload, but I will post pics asap. I am an ICU-Nurse and love cooking and all things related to beauty inside and outside a person.
I dream of being a cosmetologist and holistic practicioner. Hopefully I can get my new career started in 2010.
I am a sister, friend, wife, stepmom, daughter and ..nearly 40....
I have always been natural except of 2 re.lxer. accidents in my mid-20s [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] .
@Nikki: I first stumbled over your picture (with dropping jawline and "iwantherhair" thoughts) and posts in the nappturality forum and was delighted when you started your own blog. L.o.v.e. it!! Thanks for being beautiful, inspiring and for setting up this forum!
Being natural and black in germany can be an adventure [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] but anyways, here I am with my curly head and soulful mind, looking forward to meet new curlfriends. My english is not the best, but I hope you can understand me....still learning
~currently me and my hair can`t live without .. HEHH, AOHSR, AOWC, Khadi Henna and shea butter (we bought 3 kilogram unrefinded handmade shea butter back from our trip to ghana in oct...this will last some time)~
~edit: blessed be my nephew who visits us this weekend. tech geek he is. and showed his auntie how to upload pics...~

Hello everyone,

I am a hispanic girl who has been battling with my hair for years...I have curly hair but my hair looks very dry with split ends but my main thing is that I can not get my hair to stay curly and non-frizzy with out having to put massive mousse. If i do put alot of mousse them my hair is so stiff it looks like straw...I am not sure if anyone can help me. I am trying to find any products that will help me with my hair to look great with volume and soft curls...Please HELP!!!!

P.S.-I am having trouble attaching pictures. Please help with this.

I forgot to mention that i live in Miami, Fl which kills my hair with the humidity...


Thank you in advance,
Crystal

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Hey Ladies,

My name is Crystal and I just wrote an email to CurlyNikki about not getting any responses to our forum introductions and she advised me to start a new topic and that we would get responses. Im not sure if you all have received any responses but I am going to start a new topic so that I can get replies.

Take care

Where are you from: Gary, Indiana but live in Mission, KS
What you do: Medical Student at the University of Kansas School of Medicine
How long you've been natural: my lifetime
Fav products: Cantu Leave in Conditioner, John Master's Organics Shampoo in Evening Primrose, Affirm Fiberguard for DT and Tea Tree Oil
Online Album: none as of yet

Hello!

1. I am originally from upstate NY, but I now live in OKlahoma after a 4-yr stint in Germany.
2. I worked for the Army up until the end of November, and now I'm a housewife (only temporarily) looking to get back into the work-world.
3. I've always been natural. My mother told me my hair would fall out if I ever got a relaxer.
4. My favorite products are Herbal Essence Hello Hydration, Pantene Pro-V Relaxed and Natural deep conditioning mask, shea butter/coconut oil mixture, cream of nature shampoo (the old formula), and Garnier Fructise Sleek and Shine conditioner.
5. Currently uploading pics to create a Fotki.

Hi all ! My name is ReSHONDA and i was born in Ft. Huachuca, AZ. I have been living in GA for most my life. I am a Boutique owner, but currently i am a stay at home mom. I have 2 kids, Noah and Asia and i had two beautiful angels that passed as well. I am married to a wonderful Italian man who has supported, encouraged and loved me through all my hair dramas and even did my BC for me (now that's love!). I feel very blessed. I just celebrated 2 years of being natural and i am loving it . I use all natural/organic products and even make my own. My staple is Castor Oil for my twists and i make a gel from flaxseeds that is an awesome wave and curl definer! I really like Oyin Handmade's "Whipped Pudding" because my hair drinks it (lol). I love the conditioner (yellow one) in Taliah Wajiid's line and Aubrey Organics "Honeysuckle Rose" conditioner. I am always learning new things about my hair and i welcome any advice, help and tips! I am so happy to be a new member!

Hey yall,

I am Trenice and I am from New Orleans,La. I am 29 years old. Im married with a 19 month old son.My hair is a 3c. I usually get a perm maybe once a year if I feel its needed because my hair is naturally wavy and curly. I haven't had a perm since 2008.I am learning more about natural hair and products and it is so very enlightening with this site.I absolutely luv it!I have been using Mixed Chicks which is working out very good. I would like to know what else I can use though.ANy suggestions?Also I would like to know more about oils to use.I am also enjoying being a newbie! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Hi Trenice! Your hair is beautiful from your avatar . My kids have texture more like yours where mine is a mixture of what i believe is 3c, 4a and 4b! I like Castor oil a lot, but it might be a little heavy for your hair. I have heard a lot about the line you use, but i decided a long time ago to try to use as natural as i can get. Check out a site called Oyin Handmade, they have really great products! I love them . Also there is one called Karen's Body Beautiful that i am hoping to try out soon. Your hair really does not look like you need a perm!! If i can think of anything to help, i will be sure to let you know, but in the meantime, there are some awesome video on Youtube about natural hair and such a rainbow of textures! Take care and God Bless

Where are you from: Boston (well about to move back)

What you do: professional volleyball player/ student

How long you've been natural: I'm transitioning it's been 5 months but I'm about to cut it off in about a week. I'm tired of both textures and I want to have short hair before I grow it out.

Fav products: Organix Coconut Milk conditioner, Organix Shea Butter con and poo, Spectrum Coconut Oil, Elasta QP Mango Butter, Chi Silk Infusion

Online Album: don't have one yet

Hi Ladies,

I messed up the first time. Anyhow, I am new to the community...

Where are you from: St. Louis, MO (born, raised, currently reside); Received my B.S. in Marketing from Alabama A & M University in Huntsville, so shout out to Alabama!!!

What you do: Assistant Manager (Walgreens); Spoken Word Poetry (Symmetry); PT grad student SIU-Edwardsville (Museum Studies & History)

How long you've been natural: I've been natural 1 year and 3 months; I did the BC this past July.

Fav products: I've recently become a product junkie and currently use Organix Coconut Milk shampoo & conditioner (which is BOGO Free @ Walgreens til 12/26/09). Before my BC I was using Sunsilk, after by BC I was using Tresemme' Natural. For moisturizing I apply a bit of Olive Oil, but since my hair is short and in a growing stage most of the time I mousse and go or 'fro' and go....

Products that I do plan to try and have heard great things about include is the Karen's Body Beautiful brand...

Before

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After/Present
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As my hair grows I "try" to come up with something different to do until I achieve my desired length again, but I love every moment of my natural journey!!

Symmetry your hair is just gorgeous!

Welcome to the family Symmetry. Your hair is really pretty.

CurlsofAsali...how did you get your hair like that? Beautiful PLEASE share!

CurlsofAsali wrote:Where are you from: Gary, Indiana but live in Mission, KS
What you do: Medical Student at the University of Kansas School of Medicine
How long you've been natural: my lifetime
Fav products: Cantu Leave in Conditioner, John Master's Organics Shampoo in Evening Primrose, Affirm Fiberguard for DT and Tea Tree Oil
Online Album: none as of yet

Hi Pinkrage! Your hair looks awesome . Is that a wash and go in your avatar? I was wondering about the Karen's Body Beautiful products. I was thinking about ordering some, but don't know what exactly to try. My hair is very thick and curly. Which of her products would give me a lot of moisture and curl definition? Appreciate if you could help! Thanks so much .

Reshon,

Thanks! That is a wash n go in my avatar. That was actually my second go with KCCC and KCNT! This time it was less crunchy than the first time I used it.

I don't know about you guys, but I'm enjoying seeing your faces (and putting faces to screen names, lol)! You are all so gorgeous...and hair is just RIDIC!

Let's use this as the welcome thread!

Where are you from: Lansing, Michigan but I reside in Maryland (right outside of DC)
What you do: Engineer
How long you've been natural: this time, since 2007
Fav products: None yet

Howdy all, Brandi here! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Where are you from: New Orleans, but now Houston is home
What you do: College Student; Business Major
How long you've been natural: began transitioning in April; OFFICIALLY natural since OCTOBER!

Seeing as how I'm newly natural be on the look-out for me;
I WILL be bugging you ladies for tips on how to keep the locs looking luscious [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] lol

HELLO!!!

I currently live in Houston, TX.

I am an Accountant.

I have been transitioning since Aug. 2009.

I don't have any products lined up as of now, but I am taking a trip this weekend.

I love this community. I have been lurking all day.

quake_19 wrote:Hello Ladies!

I've been lurking around NC.com, LHCF.com, and CN.com for years. I'm so happy to see so many positive women of color doing positive things. Anyways, here are my stats.

Where are you from: Huntsville, Al but currently live in Austin, Tx (recently moved from Houston)
What you do: Commodity Trader
How long you've been natural: about 3 years
Fav products: My shea butter mixture
Online Album: http://public.fotki.com/curlycrecia/

Hi I am in the Austin area tooo

Since this is my first post, might as well introduce myself!

Name: Tee
Occupation: Student/Retail
Where I'm From- Originally from South Carolina, live in Atlanta, GA
How long have I been natural: Transitioned for 1 year (June2008), newly natural
Favorite Products: Olive Oil Products
Online Albums- don't have one yet

Welcome lovely Ladies!!! We are glad to have you!! Please be sure to check out the 'Curly Meet-Up' thread!!!