Taking the Plunge!!

[Soliel185]

OK - so approaching my 1 yr LHCF anniversary, I'm finally taking the plunge and transitioning. I know what my texture looks like - but I don't know what it can do....I always kept it hidden.

First things first -- MINI CHOP! My friend at work goes to an asian man for precision cuts. I'm going to schedule a consultation with him, and if all goes well *snip snip!*

I will cut to above shoulder first, and keep up the cut as it grows out until I'm completely natural. I want to keep it long enough to bun initially, so I can put away when I work out - at least until it's all one texture.

I think a cute curly wash n go is exactly the thing to sport for summer, and I want a giant PUFF more than ANYTHING!!




*I have pics at home of my natural fro - I'll post when I can so you can all take a look!*

 

[Qualitee]

Good uck on your journey. How long is your hair now?

 

[Soliel185]

I am APL right now - but it's all different textures. probably 1/5 natural, 3/5 texlaxed and 2/5 bone straight.

I'm hoping that once I get down to the texlax the ends will curl so I can wng.

 

[AfroKink]

All the best! This must be a very exciting time for. Welcome to the natural side

Lys

 

[danigurl18]

Welcome to the life of a transitioner!!!

 

[tiffers]

Congrats! I think you would look super cute with a wng!

Don't forget to post lots of pics

 

[Christa438]

All the best! This must be a very exciting time for. Welcome to the natural side

Lys

Yes, Best Wishes! @ taking the plunge, you sound like my cousin talking about his wedding day. Well--No risk, no reward! Enjoy your journey!

 

[Soliel185]

Thanks for the well wishes! I changed my avatar to a pic of me natural for inspiration.

 

[DreadlockedLady0171]

Nice fro pic! I can't wait for mine to get like that
Good luck on your journey!

 

[Tiffchelle22]

Best wishes on your transition! Love your fro!

 

[Soliel185]

I have my cut scheduled for tomorrow @ 5:30. I told him on the phone, so long as I can put it in a ponytail it's all good!

 

[Mystic]

Wow, your avatar looks so real - I thought you were natural! You look lovely with your fake natural hair.

Thanks for the well wishes! I changed my avatar to a pic of me natural for inspiration.

 

[Soliel185]

Wow, your avatar looks so real - I thought you were natural! You look lovely with your fake natural hair.

That is my real hair.

I've been relaxed for the last year and a half, but before that I was natural. I just wore it in braids all the time.

 

[a_ caribbean_dream]

Good luck girl- you got this! And of course we're here for you if you have any questions.

 

[Mystic]

Oh, OK

That is my real hair.

I've been relaxed for the last year and a half, but before that I was natural. I just wore it in braids all the time.

 

[Nonie]

I LOVE that pic of you in an afro!

Congratulations on the plunge you're about to take.

 

[Soliel185]

Mini Chop COMPLETE!

I asked for layers - I'm still about shoulder length, but not full SL. I got the worst of the bone straight ends taken off. In the back where the layers are shortest he cut off like 6"!

I it though, little man sure can work a blowdryer...even if he has no idea how to comb naps!