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1BN Kids: Big Sister Natural Big Chops! Hey, my blessed naturals,  Last Friday, Big Sister Natural did the Big Chop! A little over a year ago, her mom permed her hair and she was not feeling it. So, BSN started transitioning. Some of you might already know that her hair grows extremely fast, so she has a big 'fro now! Check her out!   😍   " Momma cut the perm off and I'm back natural!!!!" CONGRATULATIONS, Big Sis! Here are some throwback pics of hair a couple of years ago. She is 13 years old now. Big Sister Natural's hair back in March of 2016 Big Sister Natural's hair back in 2016 after getting it blow dried   Did you recently Big Chop? If so, what made you do it? Related Articles: 1BN Kids: Big Sister Natural's Cornrows...                             1BN Kids: Big Sister Natural's Impromptu Puff

Location: Florida 1. What made you decide to go natural? I have two daughters, ages 2 and 4, who are obviously still natural. I made up in my mind that I will never relax their hair. I wanted them to stay natural until they decided to relax their own hair(which I hope is never!). That made me realize that I should set the example for them to love the hair that God gave them. This is actually my third time transitioning back to natural. The first two times I went back to relaxer within a few months. This time I transitioned for 7 months and then chopped all the relaxed ends off and haven't looked back! I wanted the long, thick, healthy hair I had in my childhood back and I am well on my way! 2. What were your friends and loved ones' reactions to your decision? My parents never liked for us to cut our hair! So when I told them I big chopped they were a little upset. My mother wanted me to transition longer. But they both have been supportive of my decision....

Hey everyone, I hope that you are enjoying your night. God is good :-) My best friend needed to do something with her hair. So, I decided to try flat twisting her hair. Her hair is permed, but she has about two inches of new growth. The hardest part was creating the parts and beginning the twists. But, once I finally got the hang of it, it was quite easy. Thank God :-)

My "new" widows peak lol I have read about it in natural hair articles, and I've seen the YouTube videos about it. I'm talking about a widows peakMany people notice that they have widows peaks  after the stop relaxing their hair. I am on of them.  . Widows peaks exist when your hair dips down  onto your forehead lol. Where did that come from? lol It really shows the amount of damage that a relaxer can cause. It's a good thing that I have stopped. Sheesh!

That is the question! LOL, I was having this discussion with a friend of mine. When do you decide that you want to do the big chop? My new growth is about 1 1/2 inches long. I don't think that a short hair cut would fit my face. But there is a part of me that wants to to chop it all off. It's also cold outside lol. I don't need the wind hitting my scalp more than it already is. I am considering doing my big chop in the summer, depending on the length of my hair. You definitely have to remember that your hair is going to shrink when it dries. So, you might have 4 inches of natural hair growth, and it may shrink down to 2 1/2 when you wash it. We'll see how mine is by June. That is only if, I haven't decided to do my big chop lol. If you have pictures of your big chop, and you would like to submit them to my blog please send me a message or respond below. Thanks!                    ...

Hey Everyone, I am a bit nervous today. Today is my first salon visit since I began transitioning. They are going to straighten it (using the hot comb) and clip my ends. I was a little nervous about the use of heat, but they are going to deep condition my hair. I talked to the beautician for a while. She seems like she really know what she is doing. I have been cutting my own hair gradually. So, it will be interesting to see the length of my hair. We will see how this goes! It's all in God's hands :-) I will post a picture later. Ttyl!

This is my hair after a wash/ co-wash. It looks tough, but not so bad with a little  patience :-) . I use a wide-tooth comb to detangle my hair. It is best to only detangle your natural hair/transitioning hair when it is wet. This is to ensure that there is little to no breakage.  Braid-Out: In this pic, I created two sections where my bang would be, 2 on the side, and 5 in the back *Disclaimer: This post was written in 2011 when I was transitioning from relaxed to natural hair.You don't have to use all of the products I used, but the below methods are what worked for me at that time.  Here is how I detangle my hair & braid-ou t 1. Use a wide-tooth comb to part your hair into 6 or 7 sections 2. Start with one section in the front, and comb your hair beginning at the tips and work your way up to the roots. 3. I usually add my Shea Butter mixed with Castor Oil. I put a finger full in my hands, and rub them together. Apply the mixt...

Almost 4 month natural hair transition Ok, so I have changed my hair care regimen a bit. I have started using" Hawaiian Silky 14 in 1 Miracle Worker" and I love it. It's great for braid-outs. I rub that on my hair before I plait it. I take the braids out and comb through my hair so that it is puffy (see above pic). This style seems to be working for me lol for now. Thank God :-) Please share your hair care tips with me!