I had some loc extensions put in in March and just had them taken out 2 weeks ago. My hair is wonderful and I don't have to spend time worrying after my workouts or when I go to bed at night or when I get up in the mornings! I am so happy with my decision to have locs and I won't ever look back. I think of my new hairstyle as a part of my transformation from couch potato and dowdy to fit, healthy, and actively involved in life!

My b/c was June 2009. I have not looked back. I absolutely, positively know it was the right decision for me. I do have naturally wavy hair, so I tend to do wash n go styles. I have so much versatility and I finally took swimming lessons last year! I can swim! I never wanted to swim because of my hair...I was not going to get my hair wet, while spending money at the beauty shop every week.

My journey continues as I am still working on length in my hair and reduction in my body.

Feel free to add me as a friend...I'm still kinda new to mfp :flowerforyou:

I've been. Natural for about 12 yrs now. I usually just wear a close cut. I've had locs too. I'm growing it out right now though.

Hey natural as of AUGUST 10TH 2012 I ALWAYS HAD BS LENGTH up until 2 years ago I was in my high school experimental days I bleached n dyed my hair at the same time gold (beyonce color) ever since my hair has been in SHOCK mode itll grow a lil past my shoulder n break especially the back which use to be the longest neways I alwayswanted to go natural this is the shortest my hair as ever been so it was the perfect timing i would stretch my relaxer out for months at a time then give in to a relaxer this time around wasnt planned I told my self I wanted to go natural but didn't actually think ill go my hair was in terrible shape so I went to the hairstore friday aug 10th n got a RELAXER my plan was to have my mom relax it n then go to the stylist n get a short style cut she was like this the perfect time to go natural I was like yeah so we went baq
To the hairstore n exchanged for a wig then I went to my aunt house n she cut me up I thought I was going to cry bcuz since I was in 5th grade up until my junior yr in hs my hair was looong but I took it like a g very spur of the moment I always said if I was to go natural it would be a long transition now thats the contrary im not confident to wear it out I only have 2months of natural new growth so im rocking a wig soon ill get plats im going to do protecting styling for a year any tips products u use I leave ins deep conditions oils thanks im going to tie this n with my wl journey as well!!!!

Hi Ladies! I have been natural for 9 years. I LOVE IT! I will never go back to putting chemicals in my hair. I use all natural products like olive oil, shea butter, argan oil and whatever else my hair needs to stay healthy. My hair regimen changes with the seasons. Feel free to add me!!

JustMenMyHair ;o) In the process of shedding 85 lbs & getting back to a healthily & more active me!

Add me if you like. I would like to be an additional sorce of support, motivation & encouragement.

*I am enjoying my Sisterlocks now for my 5th year!!!

I've been natural since February of this year. I transitioned for 23 months and my hair journey is separate from my weight loss journey.

Natural since October 2010! Love it!

i started growing my hair natural since i started this transition

Im natural and its wonderfull how you dont have to worry about your hair sweating out during exercise. I'd love to have a few naturalista friends to chit chat with on my loooonnnnggg journey to lose 100lbs... Add me if like...

I am natural, did the BC about a year and half ago and wore weaves the entire time. I just decided to give the weaves up for a while and rock my nappy bush. I am putting box braids in tomorrow though as a protective style....I probably wear braids till my birthday in February!!!!

Feels good being a natural beauty dont it ladies!!!

I've rocked my natural hair since 1986...whew that's a long time. Loc'd when I got pregnant with my now 13 year old son. Lately my stylist and I have been experimenting with cutting it shorter and shorter and I LOVE IT!....Got tired of the whole locs to the butt experience. Now everything including running and swimming is so much easier without the weight of the hair.

There's a fitness and black hair group here http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/912-black-hair-and-fitness It's not very active, but I think we can fix that!

I've been natural since 2003 and flat ironed for the first time this summer. Scared the crap out of me to actually SEE how long it's gotten!! (my pic doesn't show but it's down my back) I've since gone back to protective styles that I don't have to mess with too often (braids, twists, etc.) cuz I'm lazy like that lol!

NATURAL almost 2 years Labor Day. Still can't adjust to my hair being so freakin dry... I got some thirsty hair boy...

I have been natural for 6 years now, had a set back with my hair and some breakage last year but still going strong!