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Mariag002 - **3 YRS RELAXER FREE!!** Premium Fotki Member

Mariag002 - **3 YRS RELAXER FREE!!**
**3 years relaxer free as of Nov 30, 2009!**

Black Dominican female that transitioned from relaxed hair to 100% natural hair. I'm having fun on Fotki making new friends and learning so much about my hair. I've learned that we have beautiful hair that God has given us and we need to embrace it.

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Last relaxer: Nov. 30, 2006
Little Chop: April 2007
Big Chop: Sept. 23, 2007

Hair type: Crazy! 3b/3c (I try not to get into the hair typing too much)

GOALS FOR 2010: My goal is to continue growing, taking care of my ends and not trimming my hair until the end of 2010. I want tailbone length hair by Dec. 10. Tailbone length or bust!

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I'm not the hair police LOL but I don't relax my hair and I'm on a mission to help women of color let go of the creamy crack. if you are thinking of not relaxing your hair anymore please feel free to contact me for advice or help transitioning!!!!! If you DO relax your hair, you're my sister in Christ and I still love and respect you :-)

For those of you transitioning... doing the "big chop" might be a little scary. I know that the fear of having short hair is what stopped me from having natural hair.. but lemme tell ya it is the most liberating feeling in the whole world. Whoever doesn't like my nappy hair can basically kiss my ass LOL I play with my curls all day, I love the feeling and texture of my hair. Its funny because I thought I would miss my old hair and I don't. After 9 months of transitioning I felt very bitter about my relaxed ends. I felt like it was in my way and not really my hair. So to me it felt natural to cut it off, it was like cutting off a piece of my life that just didn't suit me anymore. Like if I was wearing a wig. Plus I was afraid that it would hinder my progress. Now my natural hair is growing like a weed LOL and I haven't looked back since. I look forward to having long hair again, but this time on MY terms.

Hope you enjoy my transitioning pictures, big chop pictures, and my new long hair journey. I also have a blog about my progress, I did it mainly for anybody out there that wants to transition so they can "see" with their own eyes how it all happened for me. Tambien lo hice para todas las Latinas que quieren crecer su pelo natural y no saben como hacerlo. Espero que puedan aprender algo de mi.

Take care and God bless you. Cuidense y que Dios lo bendiga.

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My WINTER hair regimen:

1. I co-wash once a week. If I use shampoo (1x a month) to clarify, I'll use Suave and I dilute it with water, add conditioner. I don't scrub my scalp hard. I sometimes use a Shikakai bar to shampoo my hair.
2. Normally I use Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose. I sometimes use Dominican deep conditioners like Diez en Uno, La Bomba or something with Sabila (aloe vera)
3. I buy my hair dyes at Whole Foods. I stopped using commercial dye because its too harsh for my hair.
4. I use Aphogee protein treatments on my hair when I feel I need it.
5. I rollerset my hair once a week, use a bonnet hair dryer to dry my hair, then flat iron on a low setting. I always use a hair serum before applying any heat. I don't blow dry or use a curling iron.
6. When I give my hair a rest from rollersetting and heat, I leave it in a ponytail and use natural Aloe Vera gel, EcoStyler Gel, or Tresemme mousse.
7. I love cheap Suave coconut conditioners, but any conditioner will do really. I will use a deep conditioner first then follow up with a leave-in conditioner.
8. For moisture treatments I like either coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil & honey. I will usually leave it on my hair for an hour before I rinse it out. I also now love Kid's Organic shea butter moisurizing lotion and a leave-in. Right now I'm also using Amla Powder to help grow my hair, protect it, and make it strong.
9. I'm all about natural products now. If I can't eat it I don't want it in my hair LOL Here are some of my favorite natural recipes: http://styles101.homestead.com/nathairrec.html#anchor_35822 I am always experimenting with natural products. Right now I'm loving Aloe Vera Gel on my hair instead of regular gel. I only use Henna to color my hair. If I need a deep oil treatment I use the products that are already in my kitchen.
10. I have been using MEGA TEK as a growth aide since July 08

I'm a Hair Junkie and I can't stop
My favorite and funniest quote from Suburbanbushbabe "If I wasn't buying hair products I'd be buying crack (JK)" I swear I must spend like $100 a month on products. Its just so much fun buying products and experimenting on my beautiful natural hair!

I've bought Henna at http://www.fromnaturewithlove.com but lately I just go to the Indian stores in the Boston area
I buy my Dominican hair products locally at the local bodegas/beauty supplies here in Boston or Lynn, but you can also buy it at http://www.roundbrushhair.com
General Information
Profile:
Personal
Since:
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Gender:
Female gender
Age:
38
Languages:
English and Spanish
Tags:
Dominican natural transitioning black kinky hair pello desrizado morena dominicana pelo cabello
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Background & Lifestyle
Marital status:
Married
Children:
Proud parent
Education:
College graduate
Ethnicity:
Latino/Hispanic
Origin:
Dominican
Religion:
Christian - other
Interests & Personality
Interests:
All things hair!
Sports:
All Boston sports - Red Sox Nation member, Go Pats! Go Celtics!
Music:
House music all night long, Neo-Soul, Trance, Reggaeton
Movies:
Hitman, The Matrix (all 3), any type of idiotic comedy
Television:
Heroes and Lost
Heroes:
Jesus, my grandma, Oprah and Wonderwoman (not necessarily in that order)
Books:
Favorite authors: Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Stephen King, Pablo Neruda, and Khaled Hosseini
Friends:
JenniferMD, ~IRIS~ aka ARABIA, BalletBunHair, Chicoro, subbrock, FlowerHair, Maya, aggie, Cheet (Updated 1/26/2009), nurseN98**Jan.09updates**, Cichelle, Ariana, Pokahontas **Naked Hair pics 10/14**, Bublnbrnsuga, Godsflowerrr ... www.HealthyHairJourney.com, Macherieamour, Jazzi , Kinkerbelle is now blogging, svrbrownsuga, ---♥Lvgurl--1yr 4mths post BC - sept 27 updateâ™, kblc06-New Fotki @www.fotki.com/kblc06-02) Updates, Poetist - Updated April 2008, Latinegra, Latinafro ~December Updates 09~, Lambchop, Kittikat24, EmpressRi ~December Updates!!!, Gr2006/LynnieB, Blackrican, *♦*BNatural*♦* Mini Updates..., Southern_Belle (Closing albums 12/31/09), Thegirltolove *A few updates*, Mikaela my 23rd b-day is nov 24th! yey!! , Siditty, Suburbanbushbabe™ , Meaganita, SimplyEvey, Jeannie, Midgi, ☆ SabrinaRenee ☆, Caribgirl* 2nd Yr Hair Aniv 7/09* Mini Aug update, Leobody/LeobodyC5, BlAcK OnYx *** Updating Soon ***, Kittykat1374, Coilytresses, Sillyellie: Some July Updates., Blaqquisqueyamami, issydoll, Cclark1, NIK*STAR, LaBelleChele, 1joyb, Babydoll202k7, BoingBoing *Length Update 12/09*, Jsocurleigh is on hiatus, Lovinmylocs, Jujubeans889, LittleGoldenLamb - HAS MOVED!, FindingMe's FOTKI, SuaSponte, Miniskirt1010, OnyxCabelo, SophisticatedMama, TheCurlyFitChic - Youtube will be up 10/11/09, MzKei *is taking a fotking break*, KCcurly (www.newlynatural.com), KellieBee, Jamaica81, thenaturalnovice [on hiatus untill i find camera], Fabulosity01, Transitioning - In it for the LONG HAUL, Fleurzty~Updates~ Textureplayground.com/blog, Gissellr78, Lovelyrett, Candicurls
Friend of:
Ren214, ~IRIS~ aka ARABIA, Nelle- Updated 10/26, loc'd Naptural Sweetness , aggie, TruthInFaith, Carlita- NOW NATURAL, Bublnbrnsuga, Destinych3 (DC3)--Updated!!, Metrini, Godsflowerrr ... www.HealthyHairJourney.com, Jazzi , svrbrownsuga, CaddyQueen408**Albums cont'd @ CaddyQueenPt2, nappyrae **last update 11/21/07**, ~*BeautyWitch*~ (updates coming soon...), shortycocoa **4 years natural!!!**, Queenpin, Kristie21, Hairalicious-I'M FREE, Toosweet08, Rellww_VideoUpdate10-10-09, Caribeandiva, Lelee, BlaqBarbi ~~NEW UPDATES!! 8Months POST RELAXER~~, Lovenatural, Latinegra, 2coreysluvum, Deme, VinDieselsWifey, Thickcurlz4life , Raven281 updates July 30 in new album, kellytw, Lambchop, OsoCristie, Nyac {new pics - 2009}, Natashamck, Angelcoil, Nichole23: Au Natural, PurpleCurls**Transitioning Since 06/12/2008**, Peajai, Mohair2gro, Wishfullength, EmpressRi ~December Updates!!!, New Pics 9/1/08****1st Album For The 2nd Year***, Gr2006/LynnieB, xweavequeen, learning about my NATURAL hair, ***Ysheena*** Birthday picsss February 26th!!***, Blackrican, *♦*BNatural*♦* Mini Updates..., Yekinae. The Knotty Truth! Get it! Thanks Cheleski, PrecociousPoet, Scooby7-1 year since BC/32 months relaxer free, Saskenn, TemiLnd - Back to braids for a LONG while., Lawdoc, Mixedgirl, Sweetladee1001 FLAT IRONED HAIR!!! May '09, SexySouthMama, ¿NaturallyRelaxed?[FINALLY ALL NATURAL] , Dany06, Foxycus, BeFree126--*small update 8/1/09*, Naturaldelta04*NEW PICS*, CrystalTrinidad, FluffyHair, ZaireBellaHill ****UPDATES COMING SOON!!!****, MadisonK, 1MizzB ~New Updates 1/7/09~, NATURAL NOW-NO PW, Nocomanlasflores, Naturalinlondon, Princessj7487**Starting Over Jan. 2009**, Sumismommy, Poeticbeauty7, Angeshrty6 (HIDING my HAIR until JUNE '10), UneekDiva - Who Gon Check Me Boo? LOL, Missmonie - October Updates, Kymelle, Miss Bonita *~New Updates!~*, Shay-b3-talkan 2009 UPDATES!!!!!!, Jeannie, Midgi, ☆ SabrinaRenee ☆, AAngel *+*11 MONTHS NATURAL*+* Dec UPDATES!!, Ahsatan - Updates coming this Spring..., Belizeanbeauty ~Updated 9/26~ 18 months & WSL!, LengthLoverV, Wavesofmotion BSL an inch a way!, Str8NoMore: LOVING MY TWISTOUT, Monie20032007, MsKinkyKutie, Thelauryndoll, CurlsGalore - , Baby-v, Caribgirl* 2nd Yr Hair Aniv 7/09* Mini Aug update, ♥Pelo Panameña♥twitter.com/debzdaceleb), Nappybell ***2 YEAR UPDATES 11/10/09***, Lilfoxyma, Leobody/LeobodyC5, Curli ** TWO YRS NATURAL!!!!!, Natural-elements, Konye618 *updated 6/22/2008*, Goldenchild07, Silkycurlskd, Simplyliz23, Flocurl, Lawlori, BlAcK OnYx *** Updating Soon ***, msinnerbeauty, Preciousnaynay, SherryJ! - **Updates! -Sept.17**, JREAGINS--- 2 YEARS RELAXER FREE NOV. 1, Msleelee, Sillyellie: Some July Updates., Blaqquisqueyamami, Half-A-Boss, LexiAzria, issydoll, Shycurl, Cherrelle- CurlyBunch , Cclark1, Itsybitsypanda, Rb23, Hollywood--dolly**UPDATES--March 28**, kpea, BrooklynFinest, Jtwin88 *3/24/09 updates*, LaBelleChele, Msmak, HoneyCoils1027 *UPDATE....BC'D!! 1/21/2008*, UPDATES!!! 12/23/08....11 months natural!!!, Lawyer2be371-Year end updates 12/2009 2 yr anniv, Cassandra, AJanae531 UPDATES 1-29-2008, ~*~2Lovely~*~Thanks 4 the Congrats~, C1chick, ☆ Vermelha ☆, BACK TO BLACK PICS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!, Ms. Diddy J *Napptural Year 2*, Latinmarvel, Lovinmylocs, ReinventingMe ~ Is Creating Again. Come See!, Latashahargrove, Mfuller1, Honeydipped83, **erin**, Mandarocku, LittleGoldenLamb - HAS MOVED!, Account has moved to fotki.com/intro2apatterson!!, FirstLady1908 has October Updates, FindingMe's FOTKI, SuaSponte, WoManOfNteGriTy - 11:21:09, Nada101-transitioning! 20 months post *Updated*, Kimberly1982, *StLBella*, Sheedahgirl **updates soon**, DiggyDig, Daniisummer, Jazzie710natural **Under Construction***, Valdetaleo, Dyamonds10 **debating chemicals**, SoSweet86, Uluvlek2... fuzzy updates of KCCC, OnyxCabelo, Bbangelkiss09 (NOV. 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A few updates!, Forensic-curlychick, NaturallyNiké *Youtubin' it* APL by Jan 2010!, Cia3247, Diana, Baje007, Morenita, Jamaica81, Mejo22, thenaturalnovice [on hiatus untill i find camera], 11 months post! Updates 12/9/09, Honey-Dip, LolaFox <I finally BC'ed! 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