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The Author’s Natural Hair Journey
Hello,
My name is Ariane and I have recently have finished transitioning from dreadlocks to natural hair. On my new natural hair journey it is my goal to grow longer and healthier hair. Having natural hair requires way more maintenance than dreadlocks, but I am committed to learning the proper techniques for healthy hair growth. If you have recently transitioned from a dreadlock style or a relaxed hair style, going back to your natural hair state is a totally different ball game. I have created this site to share tips that you may find helpful when it comes to styles and care.
The Author’s Natural Hair Journey
In October 2007, I chopped the remainder of my chemically processed hair off after transitioning the year beforehand. I then began my dreadlock journey which lasted until September 2010. Even though my locs were beautiful and low maintenance I decided that I wanted the versatility that free flowing loose hair provided and I wanted to learn what my hair’s natural state was like since I really didn’t have the full experience of it.
“My goal is to help nappy, kinky, coily girls everywhere grow healthy and longer natural hair.”
Follow my journey for tips on keeping your hair healthy through proper natural hair care, healthy hair care routines, and product suggestions. My motto is healthy hair is good hair, so even though I am on a journey towards longer hair, healthy hair is my first priority.
Why BlackNaps? Black, Nappy, and Proud!
Watch me grow! The photo on the left is me with a press and curl after I did a big hair chop, and the photo on the right is my hair in its natural state 3 months later. 10 months after my dreadlock removal I am in the process of learning how to successfully grow healthy natural hair.
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February 21, 2012 (8:47) Natural Hair and Self Confidence I was the same way when I cut my hair off. Actually, at the time, I had my boyfriend help me (no...
February 21, 2012 (8:42) Hair Snobs, Are Women with Natural Hair too Bougie? It's a shame that something as simple as hair can divide a group a women. I hope that regardless...
February 20, 2012 (7:53) Hair Snobs, Are Women with Natural Hair too Bougie? No problem Lisa, love your site and the info that you provide. Couldn't agree more and the main r...
February 20, 2012 (6:32) Hair Snobs, Are Women with Natural Hair too Bougie? Thanks for the link, Ari. I really think it's a shame that our hair choices often divide us. I'v...
February 20, 2012 (12:27) Winter is the Best Time for Protective Styling Thank you so much for posting this. I was looking for a way to wear a bun, but still have some fu...
February 19, 2012 (2:51) Winter is the Best Time for Protective Styling Sock buns and cinnabuns are my protective style of choice for my medium length, afro-textured hai...
February 19, 2012 (3:32) Hair Snobs, Are Women with Natural Hair too Bougie? Some naturals are bougie abt their choice, other's come off that way as a defense mechanism. I wi...
February 19, 2012 (1:48) Hair Snobs, Are Women with Natural Hair too Bougie? Are there naturals snobs? Of course. Just like I'm sure there are relaxed snobs. I'm natural and ...
February 19, 2012 (12:18) Hair Snobs, Are Women with Natural Hair too Bougie? Bougie!? No, I don't think so. Black women receive so much hate no matter what we do, hair,clothe...
February 16, 2012 (4:27) Praise for Shea Moisture Products I would understand if you want to remove this post but thought you should at least know the truth...
February 12, 2012 (8:21) Will My Hair Look Nappy if I go Natural? I feel you it is natural to be curious about your hair's texture. I know I was. However, just be...
February 12, 2012 (7:04) Will My Hair Look Nappy if I go Natural? I disagree with some things in this post. I don't think there's a right or wrong reason for someo...
February 9, 2012 (6:51) Black Face: Edgy or Offensive? But I am not ashamed, it's my opinion just like you have yours, so no need to ("barrie") bury my ...
February 9, 2012 (12:01) Black Face: Edgy or Offensive? For writer or commentor of tht piece, ur ignorant and (assuming ur blk) unculteralized, and ensen...
January 31, 2012 (12:25) Take The Curly Quiz I hope I do well