My last update consisted of me ranting about how I’m going to start straightening my hair more… Well, guess what? After all the noise I made I straightened my hair once… for my birthday. It’s just been so much easier for me to rock a co-washed ponytail lately. It only takes 5 minutes, and I just can’t resist… And I’ve been too lazy to do anything else 
The only other staple hairstyle that I’ve been wearing is a flat twistout (pictured below)… Maybe about once or twice a week. Sometimes it turns out great, other times it looks like… blah. But it always looks better than the ponytail, lol.
One issue that I’m dealing with is if I should attempt to define my curls or leave them as is. My best friend suggested that I use a list of products and some scrunching method. Honestly, I don’t have the time and it seems like too much work. My fro hairstyle looks fine too me… I’m really in love with it! It takes me all of 5 minutes to do my wash and go in the shower, but I might give her suggestion a try at least once in the future.
Last, I’m still dealing with single strand knots. The only solutions I know to combat them are too keep my hair stretched or start using heat. Decisions, Decisions. And before I forget… HairMilk.com is going to undergo a huge change sometime during the first quarter of next year. That means more frequent postings, features, videos, and a few other things So stay tuned! For now… Please join me on Twitter @hairmilk… And that means I’m actually tweeting and not just using it for an additional blog feed ( *coughs*, that last one was for Tocarra. Ha Ha!).
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It’s about time girl. Your twitter was looking a hot mess
How long is your hair now?
Dani, I’ve been following your blog since you started. You have made amazing progress during the last two years. This site is an inspiration for all pursuing a long transition versus the big chop.
Jacey
You have beautiful hair, well you are beautiful already but love your hair!
You’ll want to add a facebook button to your blog. I just bookmarked this article, although I had to complete it manually. Simply my $.02
- Robson
@ Tocarra – How did I know you would be the first? Lol. I think it’s right above BSL. I’m trimmed it on a whim a couple of days ago.
@ Jacey – Thanks Jacey!
@ Hottie – Thanks!
@ Rachat – Hit the share this button under the post next time. There is a FB option on it.
don’t scrunch! it’ll just create more frizz. try shingling or smoothing product through your hair to define the curls.
Sarah is right about scrunching. I took someones advice and tried it and it left me with a head full of frizz and matted curls.
I’ve been toying with the idea of going natural after having one bad relaxer too many. I’ve gone through all of your posts, and I’m so thankful I found this! I’m excited to rediscover my natural texture, and hopefully grow my hair out past my shoulders for the first time ever! I don’t think I wanna do a long transition, but it’s way too early for the BC. Can you help me out with some tips on getting started?
Thanks so much for this site! I look forward to your next update!
So glad to see you’re still around….and still transitioning!!!I am now on my 8th month and i just have 10 more months to go….why on earth did i say somewhere else that i have 9 more months??….sorry i was just thinkin out loud….anyway…like you my blog is starting to undergo some new transformations as well…..i started yesterday…..but how long are you planning to keep transitioning?? Your hair looks like its all natural now!
Keep Up the Good Work!
You look great. If this is easier and you can still look great, keep it!!
You have beautiful hair. My hair is pretty wavy and I should start wearing it naturally, but I am addicted to straighening it all the time. I feel like wearing my hair curly takes a while to get a perfect curl. I love the way my hair stylist does it at the salon. Keep up the good work!
It’s amazing to see the progress you’ve made. It’s pretty tempting to straighten our hair ’cause then it feels nice & soft..BUT it ain’t the best in the long run..Keep it up!
Looks like you’re doing really well. Congratulations! Treating your hair so well now will pay off in the future! Keep it up!
I love the curly hair!
I say define your curly hair. It’s your natural hair structure so just give it a boost. And invest in products that will make it bouncy and shiny
Beautiful hair should be maintained. This should be taken care of every day. Constant good hair care will make your hair healthier. Thanks!
hair should always be maintained to make it beautiful:)
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You have beautiful hair.i like .
I am currently considering STOP the permin my hair, any suggestion for statrting that process
I would like to stop the prem. Do you anyone have any suggestions how to get the process started………………………..
Hey, how do make the parts for your twist outs?
I don’t know if it’s one of those things you just get better out but I keep catching hairs when I do twistouts or my partings end up running way wider than I want them to. Sorry, it’s kind of badly worded, lol.
I went into Walmart yesterday, and I have a bad habit of counting young women that wear weaves. It is so unbelievable. Our culture is not what it use to be. I wish we had a warning on hair extensions and other techniques that causes ALOPECIA (hair loss). Just like alcohol and cigarettes, those packaging has warning labels. Excessive and extreme tight scalp braiding can damage your roots-even glue, sometimes irreversible. Sometimes I blame the entertainment world then again who knows how this trend became so loosely.
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What a great hair transformation. This great and amazing. Its encouraging everyone. Hope you could post more about this. Thank you!
I like your blog,welcome to visit our website,there are many articles about hair care.
I made the transition from relaxing to natural hair. What I did I plaited my hair, and wore a half weave to commencing the growing my ‘natural hair’. It is now four years, I stopped wearing the weave (which I only used for things like official appointments – during my transition – now no more, I am natural ..alleluia…celebrate with my everyone, I AM NATURAL AMEN.) completely very early this spring (2011). I had a lovely natural curly Afro (I loved it), I do not have a lot of close friends, so I did not have to put up with ‘yes’ ‘no’ not nice etc. I felt very confident with my natural tight curled locks, I feel ME. I am very proud of myself, and thanking God my blessings for my lovely lovely hair, it looks like your ‘afro hair photo’. Sometimes, I section it in four, and twist the folds secure with some safe edged hairpins, and lovely coloured hair bands (I love hair bands, especially my lime green and buttercup yellow ones).
I would say, natural is best. I will never relax my hair again.
Wow, its amazing. You look pretty with your new hair. I like it.
Congratulation to you. Thank you for sharing your hair life. I like it.
Did anyone mention how beautiful these pics are. Inspiring
Just imagine there’s a question mark where there should be and all will be well.
My hair single knot’s just like yours, and it really gets irritating . What I do now to prevent it, is put several large braids in my hair at night to keep it stretched. But btw you have gorgeous hair!!!
Wow. really an awesome transition in such a quick time, You have done an excellent work with your hair.
i like your hair very nice…………………..:)
babe i think you look great with either hair style. Gorgeous shots!
Your hair straight or in curls both looks flattering. Single strand knots are the worst. The only way to avoid it is to hold hair in place if you don’t stretch or straighten. Congrats on the growth.
Great Post! such a nice blog. This blog is ever amazing. Thanks
very nice hair..beautiful hair transformation.
Hey u looking stunning..nice transformation.
i love smooth & silky hair it look’s beautiful.
i like kurly hair. but both the style for u it’s great. u r looking beautiful.
I think you look great with and without straightened hair. I don’t think you should tame your curls .. they looks great naturally.
I agree that your hair is very pretty natural and straight ,when you want to straighten it and it last a little you should try the mizani thermasmooth system they made it just for this purpose alone! great product!
Thank you. A very good article. It made me realize many things. Make me more beautiful
Thanks for this valuable post. It help me to modify my look.
I really love your fortitude in being able to transition your hair for such an extended period of time. It requires a great deal of patience and knowledge to maintain a healthy head of hair through the process. I began my natural journey transitioning for ten months before making my BC due to breakage from tangles. What tips or advice can you offer to others considering going natural but opt for transitioning rather than cutting?
Thank you for any advice you can offer. You have beautiful hair that will be an inspiration to many.
I must change my hair style by incorporating these tips
Hi I’m new to your blog. I’m also transitiong from relaxed to natural. I’m five months with no relaxer and my hair is BSL and is similar to your hair type so this is inspirational for me since I don’t want to do the BC.
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