Why i went natural.

I remember as if it were yesterday when i was searching the web for a solution to my damaged hair. My hair seemed to grow but would not for the life of me get past neck length. For awhile i just assumed my hair would never grow long like it once used to be when i was 5-7. What a lie i fed myself! I honestly did not know how to maintain and keep up with my permed tresses. For years i would perm my hair and moisturize once and a blue moon. Not knowing i had to moisturize constantly so my hair wouldn't dry out because of the chemical relaxer. First glance of my hair people could tell off back my hair way unhealthy, dry, and brittle. Anyway i got fed up with it. I had thoughts and had daydreamed about my hair being longer than what it was. After long hours of searching the web for a solution to my problem i stumbled across websites like curlynikki and hair blogs like mine talking about natural hair and it's benefits. After researching and turning to YouTube i noticed and realized there was a whole other world when it came to hair. I was amazed to see this hair that had been so foreign  yet so close to me for many years. It was beautiful in texture, different lengths, and style. I watched hundreds of YouTube video's, read plenty of blogs and subscribed to natural hair websites.  I remember going to walmart to purchase my normal soft and beautiful relaxer. With kit in hand i put it back on the shelf and left the store. I had came to the realization that relaxers aka creamy crack was not for me anymore. I was going NAT-U-RAL!! I began the transition from relaxed to natural Feb.1.2011. During the time of transition i began to place doubt in my mind. I would think people wouldn't accept me or people would talk about me because of my hair. Even worse people wont think i'm beautiful. One thing i noticed was i was too concerned about was what PEOPLE would have to say. Who cares? I encouraged myself by reminding myself that i was doing this for ME and not PEOPLE of this society! I cut my relaxed ends after transitioning for only three months May.10.2011. Since then my hair has been healthier than ever and is growing at rapid speed. I love who i am Naturally. And loving the freedom that comes along with it. For any young woman who may be considering going natural i would say to you stay encouraged and dont worry about what others have to say. Do whats best for you.

Thank goodness i gave creamy crack up before it permed me bald like it has to many young women and children. Sad but true. Relaxers are not good for you or your health.
-When i would relax my hair i would get nauseated
-Headaches
-Painful sores and scabs in my head
-Hair broke off

I could not torture myself any longer just to have straight hair all because i thought it would flow in the wind like my Caucasian friends.