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I am not my hair! The beginning of the real me :)

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Post by BellaLuna 16th July 2010, 12:36 am

Hello ladies! I am a 25 years old and just the did the BC yesterday! I am not my hair! The beginning of the real me :) Icon_smile I must admit I felt overwhelmed considering I have had long hair since as long as I could remember lol. My long hair was my security blanket and for the first time ever I am letting the world see the real me. I must admit the positive feedback I have been receiving has completely shocked me but the support has been amazing!!!!! I am not my hair! The beginning of the real me :) Icon_biggrin CN had a lot to do with my decision on going natural. Seeing all these beautiful women happy made me realize how unhappy I was with my hair and how badly I missed doing certain activites that my relaxed hair wouldn't allow me to do. I am looking forward to see how this journey goes and from what I read on CN it is well worth it. Will be posting pics of my journey the whole way! Thank you ladies for being the inspiration behind my journey of the new me!!!
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Post by sweetdrk1 16th July 2010, 12:43 am

Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh cheers
Welcome to Curl street!!!
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Post by Ebbz 16th July 2010, 12:45 am

Welcome BC twin! I wish you luck and success on your natural journey. We're all learning together Smile
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Post by BellaLuna 16th July 2010, 12:46 am

Thanks, your hair looks fabulous!!!
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Post by mstokes2008 16th July 2010, 12:47 am

Welcome welcome lady!!! It looks great!!! How long did you transition??
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Post by BellaLuna 16th July 2010, 12:47 am

Hey twin!! We sure are lol. How did you get the timeline on your signature?
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Post by BellaLuna 16th July 2010, 12:49 am

@mstokes2008 Thank u! I transitioned 13 weeks. I was going to wait 6 months but I was like forget it, I'm going to cut it anyways why wait? lol
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Post by mstokes2008 16th July 2010, 1:03 am

lol I totally understand. I called myself waiting 18months and BC'd after 2 1/2 lol
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Post by curlsunfurled 16th July 2010, 1:26 am

Welcome to CSJ Selena and congratulations on the BC. It looks good!
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Post by BellaLuna 16th July 2010, 1:33 am

@mstokes2008 any suggestions on how to best handle a TWA?

@curlsunfurled Thank you! I am really happy I found CN!


You ladies are great!!!! I am not my hair! The beginning of the real me :) Icon_biggrin
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Post by curlsunfurled 16th July 2010, 1:44 am

curlsunfurled wrote:Welcome to CSJ Selena and congratulations on the BC. It looks good!

I am so sorry Bella. I do not know where I got Selena from? It is late and my eyes are playing tricks on me.
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Post by BellaLuna 16th July 2010, 1:51 am

No your eyes aren't playing tricks lol. I just changed it, Selena is my real name.
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Post by WhosThatRedHead 16th July 2010, 2:03 am

Welcome to curl street! And welcome to your natural hair care journey (I say that like I'm a natural hair care specialist and I really ain't!)

I hear you about letting the world see the real you. There is something really freeing about letting go of your hair. Maybe because for so long we were told the only way we could love our hair was to put chemicals in it. But now I think that learning how to embrace our real texture is reallying showing our hair love. Almost by accepting your texture you're accepting everything about you that makes you....you. I am not my hair! The beginning of the real me :) 617583
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Post by krazy coils 16th July 2010, 8:07 am

Welcome to Curlstreet Bella!
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Post by Juices-n-Berries 16th July 2010, 12:42 pm

Welcome to Curl Street! You avi looks gorgeous!
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Post by BellaLuna 16th July 2010, 2:07 pm

Thank you! Your hair is gorgeous!! I am not my hair! The beginning of the real me :) Icon_smile
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Post by Sasha B. 16th July 2010, 2:09 pm

Congrats on the BC!! You look amazing* Wink
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Post by Neems 16th July 2010, 5:10 pm

Welcome to Curl Street, neighbor.
Get comfy, this street is friendly!
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Post by CocaColaCutie 16th July 2010, 5:11 pm

congrats on your BC. Welcome to Curl Street!!! You'll love it here!
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Post by jlowman1 16th July 2010, 5:30 pm

Congrats and welcome to Curl Street!
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Post by newcurlieque 16th July 2010, 5:41 pm

Congrats on you BC!
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Post by BellaLuna 16th July 2010, 7:49 pm

Thank you ladies! Looking forward to this new adventure Smile
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Post by BellaLuna 16th July 2010, 7:50 pm

Any helpful tips for a night time regiment? My tiny curls feel dry in the am Sad
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Post by krazy coils 16th July 2010, 8:59 pm

When I was in the twa stage sometimes I would put a leave-in conditioner in my hair at night and a little oil to seal. Since you just bc'd you may want to try baggying overnight. Apply a conditioner or moisturizer to your hair and put a plastic cap on before going to bed and rinse in the morning. Also try deep conditioning your hair.
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Post by PaganWifey 16th July 2010, 9:09 pm

Howdy! I look forward to your journal!
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