Photo found on Facebook with Young Brian.
Marilyn's Natural Hair Story
Q: What is your hair story? What kind of hair styles have you rocked, before embracing your natural hair?
A: I've rocked a relaxer, braids w/extensions, braids w/o extentions, a bob cut, and a layered cut
Q: When and why did you decide to start wearing your hair naturally?
A: I'd always had a deep desire to have locks that I couldn't explain. I often wondered why it seemed that African American women couldn't grow long hair like white women. It finally hit me one day that we could if we were wearing our natural texture/hair like many of them were. The deciding point was when my long (longer than many) relaxed hair started breaking off in the middle to where there was a split in the long hair. The hair in the split was so short that it appeared to have been cut.
Q: Did you have any big fears about going back to your natural texture?
A: The fear I had about going back natural was the big chop for locks. With the length of my relaxed hair, I knew trying to grow the relaxed hair out before locking would take a long time, especially when I'd only had 2 1/2 inches of natural hair after 8 months of growth. I'd never had short hair, and guys often complimented me on having naturally long hair. That was one thing they found attractive on me. I was afraid that if I chopped my hair off and twisted it to start locks, guys wouldn't find me attractive anymore.
Q: What are three products you can't live without for nurturing/styling your hair?
A: Three products I can't live without is my locking gel (Nahbila's Peppermint and Aloe), moisterizer (use a few different ones), and conditioner (use a variety).
Q: What would you say to someone who's thinking about embracing their natural hair, but scared about being rejected in various parts of their lives?
A: I would say to do what your heart desires and what you need to do to ensure a healthier you in all areas of your life (mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually). At the end of the day, you have to love you before anyone else will and be happy with self. Confidence goes a long way regardless of what hair you rock. I received the opposite response of what I thought I would receive for cutting and locking my hair. Even the skeptics had to come around once they saw how beautiful and healthy my hair looks.
Meet Curly Girl Rashanna!
"My name is Rashanna! I'm from Edgard, La. I recently graduated from River Parishes Community College with a degree in Liberal Arts. I am very loving, kind, and supportive and all of these qualities come in to play with my curly hair. My hair has definitely been through a lot. It's been permed, cut, colored, shaved, weaved, wigged; you name it I've done it lol. Before I actually made the decision to go natural my hair was shaved into a mohawk. I then began getting my hair quickweaved as a cover-up until my hair grew back, but I didn't get any relaxers. I'd take out the weave, wash my hair, and put some more in. My cousin who is natural, inspired me to make the transition to healthier hair and I've been happy with my hair ever since. I BC'ed in May 2010, put some color in it, and people began labeling me as the female Wiz Khalifa lol. My hair has many textures including 4b at the front, 4A in the middle, and 3C in the very back. Products I absolutely must use consist of various oils, olive oil gel, Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing smooth, and Milk & Protein Deep Conditioning Treatment. Moisture is a MUST! My advice to individuals thinking about going natural, GO FOR IT!!! Transitioning to your hair's natural state is not just about hair, its about a change for you. Since I went natural I've become more confident, patient, and my style has changed. I love how I feel. My hair has a mind of its own, I'm just glad we think alike :)." - Rashanna
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