New to Natural (starting today)

Hello Wonderful Ladies,

I am SO glad that I found this site!! I have been thinking about going natural for quite some time but have had my issues about it (acceptance, looking right, how to take care of, etc...). I have officially decided that today is the day to start my natural hair journey. My hair is currently past my shoulders but not quite middle of my back yet (about a couple of inches away). I am used to the length and not ready to chop it off quite yet. So I am looking at what my alternative options are to taking care of my hair while transitioning. My youngest daughter (4 years old) is natural and I am instilling the confidence in her that her hair is beautiful but I need help with taking care of natural hair, as well as transitioning, and products. I am going to spend this weekend immersing myself in all of this knowledge posted here. Thank you for such an awesome site!

The Raw Twinkie

Welcome to CN Raw Twinkie!!! Check out the transitioning section of the Forum. Also you can check out the blog too. There are a lot of transitioning stories, product reviews and tons of inspiration there.

Good luck on your natural hair journey!!!

Thank you Lynnieluve!

I appreciate the welcome!! I will check the transitioning section out for sure.

Welcome Missy! you'll have tons of fun on this blog....
It's a real positive environment....

Have fun on your journey!!!

Thank you Fanmnatirel! I am looking forward to it.

Welcome. The transitioning forum is a great place to learn lots.

Renny, Thank you. I am looking at that area now... So much information to learn. I am LOVING it!

Welcome home! lol! You find find tons of information no matter where you go but CN is a great place to start. I got hooked on youtube videos and was watching hair videos well into the wee hours of the night!

DreamMerchant!! I have been on here all day. LOL!!! I may even hit the wee hours reading too.

Welcome!!
I would start out by looking into what hairstyles I would do when my hair begins to grow out. Twists, braids, weaves, etc. As a current transitioner, when my hair began to grow, I didn't know what to do, or what to use.. anything I had then, shampoo-s, gels, I def can't use now, but you'll work your way there. *don't let ALL the info over whelm you* it's so much out there to know, time your time, and have fun.

Thanks Moe,

I appreciate it! Thats the goal huh?? To have fun! I see that there is loads of great information here. I am having a blast!