naaniMODEL Deecoily

How was your hair styled before you went natural?
Relaxed bone straight.

What did you like/dislike about your previous hairstyle?
I liked it because it was straight. The straighter it was, the more I liked it. I felt like I blended in to society better and was more acceptable with straight hair.  Fortunately that was my own undoing.

How long have you been natural?
Since 1998

Why did you decide to go natural?
I didn't really decide consciously. I had extension braids put in after a disastrous relaxer broke my long hair off. I left them in until they locked. I liked the look of the locs so I kept them in for a while. It was only when I took them down preparing to relax my hair again that I started delving into the reasons why I felt the need to relax it. And why I was so afraid to wear my hair without the chemical.