I don't want to do the bc so I'm transitioning. I am 7 months post relaxer.

I've been loc'd for since 1992. Then had to cut my hair for surgery in 2006(infected with chicken poxs at 33-almost died but blessed be!! Survived it!!) then starting regrowing in 2006-07 while recovering. Stlll loc'd in 2012. Tried many of the so called natural & really 'you have to hand churn the butter?' natural products. And since I have a sensitive scalp, I can say with all honesty, not everything works on every body. For me, working out with locs used to be annoying (locs in the eyes, trapping myself to the weight bench) but I learned so up do & super strong ponytail holders that keep me from taking out my eye, lol!!

I don't know if there's any natural hair groups on MFP but there is, please let me know or add me. Thanks!!

I've been natural for almost 6 years now and have no plans on relaxing it EVER again. I'm currently interested in dying my hair (red? blue? purple?).

Advice for anyone starting the "natural hair journey?"

- Keep it simple! trust me, the last thing your hair needs is more complications. Keep the main thing the main thing: Water, Oil, Cheap conditioner, and leave in conditioner. Skip the grease.

- YouTube is your best friend

- Avoid heat. Limit hair-straightening to 4 times a year. Trust me, in time you'll end up missing your natural hair after two days of having it straight.

- Keep your ends on point! Don't be so concerned about growing long hair that you hoard the split ends as well. There's nothing more unattractive than a head full of dead hair. Trim once every 3-4 months.

- Always wrap your hair with a silk scarf (or satin) before going to bed. Even if your hair is not set or styled; this will save you a lot of frizz and damage in the long run.


Product Recommendations:

Cantu Shea Butter Leave-in Conditioner (MUST GET!!!)
Pantene Relaxed & Naturals Moisturizing Cream (great for the cold seasons)
Lorea'l Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Redken Smooth Down Serum (for heat styling)

Best of Luck Naturalistas!

Hi Everyone, I BC my hair last year and it released me from a lot of stress. I'm able to work out without worrying about hair related issues. Before the chop, not sweating out my hair was one of my weak excuses for not working out much. Now, I can do what I want. So, I just wanted to say hello to you and wish everyone the best! :flowerforyou:

I have been relaxer free for almost 10 months now actually tomorrow will be my 10 month point!!! and i did my BC almost 4 months ago July 17th!!! and yes i love the frredom now of working out and not worrying about how my hair will look. I love my hair, so yes if there is a group let me know, and anyone can add me if they like!!

I been natural for 16yrs but had my locs for 8yrs. hello all will add you all xx

This is my 6th year being natural and my first year of my body transformation journey. Go figure I never really learned how to take care of my ends and as my hair got longer I really let it get out of hand the same way I let my body go. So I'm now learning to maintain my hair with finger detangling, and along with a health and workout regimen I now have a better hair regimen :-) Yay for healthy body and hair! :-)

I love that i can work on me inside and out.. so natural and love it.. along with exercising i also educate myself on hair, food, and vitamins and having a positive attitude especially in the new year.:blushing:

Yes and I've been natural for almost 4 years. I love that I can throw my hair is a puff and get my workout in! :-)

That's what I do. I put my hair in a puff. Workout. Shower. Co-wash, moisturize, and twist(or braid). Get up the next day. Take out the twists(or braids) and do my puff and repeat