Once upon a time back in 2005 there was a long haired relaxed girl who dreamed of some day mustering up the courage to rock her curls with confidence. After five years of contemplating, some negative self talk, and watching tons of YouTube tutorials, the day finally made it’s way into her life. Oh yeah she thought, it’s about to be on! The excitement of seeing those beautiful shiny curls looking like the girls from YouTube was intoxicating and had me on cloud nine.
Sweet fantasy huh? Now let me tell what really happened after I decided to return to my roots.
None of that nonsense I fantasized about that’s for sure! I transitioned for six months and had not done my due diligence so it made it difficult to manage two textures, the new growth and the relaxed ends. What was even worse was I had no one to help or teach me about my hair. And to add fuel to the fire, my curls looked nothing like what I saw on YouTube. They were wiry, dry, coarse and tight. What had I done, I thought. Had I made a mistake? Was it too o late to turn back. I expected this to be easy. I was sooo wrong.
Shoot, as I look back, I’d been better off just cutting it down to the new growth and starting from scratch. Which is exactly what I now recommend it to anyone considering this. It can be a hard pill to swallow if you’re used to having long hair like I did, but I promise you it’s the easiest way to go. Transitioning for me, was the hardest part of going natural. I hated fighting with two textures and not knowing what to do with it. So if you’re new on the natural scene and feeling like you may not be able to do this, trust me, you can. I did it and so can you.
So after 2.5 years of natural hair hell, and no available resources within my community, I felt it was imperative that I learn how to take care of my hair.
Year 3, the struggle with tangles and a non existent routine were in full effect, and I was oblivious to the fact that water truly was my hair’s friend and not the enemy as so many curly girls had suggested. I felt my hair just wasn’t where I though it should be, especially length wise. I blame a lot of it on just not knowing those crucial things that every natural should know. Needless to say, I still had much to learn.
My natural hair aha finally occurred for me in year 4! I know right, dang it sure took its sweet time, lol.
Now I was cooking with gas, I had buried my head in so much research that I felt like I had gone back to school for another degree 
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But seriously though, the info I learned turned out to be my hair’s saving grace! I tell you what, the moment I put something pH balanced on my natural, oh it was on and cracking! Couldn’t tell me nothing after that.
From that moment on, I’ve made it my business to do better by my hair at each new phase of my natural hair journey. And I encourage you to do the same.
If you’ve been struggling with your hair for more than a 1 year with no desirable results, then it’s time to book a curl coaching session with Vee!
The struggle is real! But Naturalgirlpretty helped me with my Duaughter’s hair. It was hard to manage and was extremely tangled in was day. She gave me tips came into my home to show me and we are on a better road with this natural hair journey. Her beauty water is theee best as well. Thanks😍
Thanks Tammie!
I remember I used to hate getting my hair wet, but now I realize water really makes my hair soft and my curls look amazing. thanks for sharing your story really gives me the confidence to rock my own natural hair!
Thanks Quincy,
Keep me posted on your journey and be sure to stop back for more info.
I had to honor of being selected by Vee and wining a consultation at hair discussion. Vee came to my home and taught me a routine I could use I have put it into practice and I thank her
I had to honor of being selected by Vee and wining a consultation at hair discussion. Vee came to my home and taught me a routine I could use I have put it into practice and I thank her
Thank you Krystal!
I’m glad to see you’re happy with the results.
Well I’m so glad you got it together and learned all the great things that you have because you have come to me and my daughters rescue so many times and I truly thank you because those times were 911 calls for you to come and offer your services. I am truly proud of your success and I know there are a lot of women out here who are going to love the wisdom that you have to share with them because I am truly a witness of your expertise so I know first hand what you as well as your products can do. I also know that when I transitioned back to my natural hair it was very difficult trying to learn what to do for it on my own so now we have you. Job well done and very good blog.
Thank you for your feedback! And I enjoy being a resource for you and your girls.
The struggle is real and you have done an awesome job at figuring out the specifics of taking care of natural har. Back in the day, it was wash your hair, slap “Blue Magic” on and keep it moving. Our hair was still so so dry. Although we all have different hair, thx for taking the “guess work” out!
Thank you Mona, glad I could help.
Natural hair moisturizer 🚨 alert!! I have gotten my hands on something amazing for my natural hair. Ever heard of kangen beauty water? OMG it’s AMAZING! This acidic water provided by my friend Vee has soften my skin and truly moisturized my curls. I’m loving it! She’s my go to person for natural hair. 😁
If you’re experiencing skin issues (eczema) or dryness with your curls go check out her natural hair Facebook page Natural Girl Pretty and message her for more info. You’re going to love it!
Thank you Moneica! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the Kangen beauty water.
Good read and very true! Thank goodness you were there to help me during my transition.
Thank you Bryana, glad I could help.
great story and i agree, having two textures was a beast!
Thanks for the feedback Melanie!
I love Vee’s products one of my favorites is the Kagan Beauty Water is a must have it keeps your hair moist throughout the day…..and matter of fact I’m out and need more.