| | Patchouli85  | I've been doing hair since I was 7 ....really! My mom used to do my sister's and my hair and we hated it. . . We would then do (play in) each other's hair. I've been relaxed, pressed and curled, and even rocked a wave nouveau. Wave Noveau grew my hair out crazy fast, to bsl to be exact, but I still ended up going back to a relaxer b/c I wanted my hair to be "straight." Through out high school, my hair was a mess. It had been damaged from color, experiments and lack of knowledge. I couldn't understand why I could do my friend's hair and watch it grow, but mine would just stay the same or get damaged even more. My mom said that I played with my hair too much and that was the reason....she was right. My first semester of college, I decided to give my hair a break and wear micro braids. My hair would grow, but my edges got a beaten. During my sophmore year, I discovered twists. I purchased some really expensive twist hair (like the kind Khamit Kinks sells) and wore them 5 months straight. My hair seemed to grow over night! I would take the twist down one at a time to redo and freshen up my hairline, this is when I noticed my natural hair texture. It was beautiful, curly, and soft. I contemplated going natural, but was scared and ended up with a relaxer once again. I am now a senior in college, truly ready to take this natural journey.....along with my sister, mother, and close friend. Many on this site have inspired me! I think if others knew what they possesed under all that chemical, they would stop living the lye.
| | | | General Information | | Profile Type: | Personal | | Gender: | Female | | Age: | 23 | | Languages: | English, a lil spanish | | I'm here for: | Photo sharing, Friends, Networking | | Contact Information | | Personal website: | www.threefiveeightyfive.etsy.com | | My Cities | | Hometown: | United States, Georgia, Atlanta | | Birthplace: | United States, New Jersey, Newark | | Also lived in: | United States, New York, New York | | United States, Illinois, Carbondale | | Liberia, Montserrado, Monrovia | | Background & Lifestyle | | Marital status: | Single | | Sexual orientation: | Straight | | Smoking: | Non-smoker | | Drinking: | I never drink | | Children: | I don't have kids yet | | Education: | In college | | Ethnicity: | Black/African descent | | Religion: | Christian - other | | Interests & Personality | | Interests: | Hair, fashion, entrepreneurship, jewelry making | | Sports: | basketball (watching) | | Music: | hip hop, gospel, jazz, samba, RnB | | Friends: | Sunshine2003, Clique98, Nelle *www.prettyprops.etsy.com*, Natakue, **AllieNicole ADD allienicole2**, Kinkerbelle, Lauren450, ~*BeautyWitch*~, NaturalC, MissHerring, Naturally-C - Updated 8/2, Altared, Stillgoingnatural1, ~Lovemenatural~ 08/05/08 Update, Lovelychar, Turnergirl 7/15/08, Izthatmezmerize, ***Ysheena***No updates until November..Maybe? :), Southern_Belle(NP Gathering date set ladies, 9/6), SexySouthMama, LiberianGirl~~Major Updates!! 8/31~~, Aisha79**updates8/27/08**, ChangeNMe, BeautifulBrownBabyDoll *(MEGA Updates 5-24-08)!*, Strandz is UPDATING!!! verrrrrrrrrrrry slooooowly, DagSheTall *UPDATES 8.2*, Blaque314, BlackGold, Ghana_girl713, Simnicity *1 Year - Jun 11th*, Longleggs027, Learnin2luvme, Lovinglance a.k.a. Nakialovesshoes, Chrismar, Missfadu, Cclark1.....BC 8/8/08..check it out!, *Nik-Nik*...100% Natural!, KeishaX, *erin*FLATIRONED-7/08*, Caramelhoney01, PreciousDST~UPDATES!!!!, Sweetsuccess, Boom :: updated 8/23, Rosykaycheeks, Kandynik | | Friend of: | ~JaZiToNeS~....UPDATES 17 AUG 08, :::sm:::, AfroChick, ~SxFtMahgnyCurvs ~ Updates 8/29, NaturalRay, Nelle *www.prettyprops.etsy.com*, LovelyMissYoli, Naptural Sweetness mini update aug 2008, NAPYGIRL, REE', Bluediva0298, Mejayt *Mini Update*, TruthInFaith *UPDATED May 21*, Tampabayla *is transitioning*, Chocokitty, Nappy Sade', Trying out a half wig:) I love it so far!, Naturigurl, bluefolli, svrbrownsuga, FAMU_Dva, gmw, I'm Free**Natural for 3 years**Sept updates, Kamikak, Candie (Updates July 29, 2008), LaMimine, ~*BeautyWitch*~, Jahzej, tiffaniv, Misskt334, Sxyhairfetish(BC'ED! Pics in other album), Mrsjohnson (Updated 4/09/08), Cudda4love ~ Updated 4.29.08, Prototype1913, Raven281new pics June 19, UniquelyMe (Updated 8/15), Naturally-C - Updated 8/2, Scarcity21-2 updates 6/28/08, Caramelbeauty, OsoCristie, Sinnamonn, Sorry Ladies! I'm taking a short break., Poosmo *Updated 8/13/08*, Mala J, Babydoll **New Updates In Progress 04-09-08**, Larenee, Lovelychar, Bliss26, New Account!!!!!!!!, ChatterBoxx-55( New Album), InNeedofHairapy, DivineNapps1728 --->* 8-12-08*<---, Wannagofro, Winnettag, Shocol, Shalilac, Izthatmezmerize, MSDoc - New Updates!!!, **L**, NAPPY RN2B, Cocoanaps, GoldenBreeze, ***Ysheena***No updates until November..Maybe? :), Sweetkeesha *Finally Posted a Few House Pics*, NappyRina (SMALL SISTERLOCKS UPDATE 7/15/08), **BNatural** 1st August updates!!, Blackbeauty26, Yekinae**Baby girl is here...**, GodGivenGlory*Jul/Aug updates*, Scooby7****23 months relaxer free****, BLuvsB - Until next time Fotki, Nappy Chic2, Sweetladee1001 **Summer Updates- August 4, 2008**, Firaa, SexySouthMama, ♀NaturallyRelaxed15♀[hiatus].:transitioning:., Neednmahstud, LiberianGirl~~Major Updates!! 8/31~~, ChangeNMe, Mrschavez89, Indigoflower, Naturaldelta04 *UPDATES!*, Sweetlis23 ""9 MARCH UPDATES", Necoleg, TheMrsMLC - 1 YR Anniversary/BC...almost, NappilySue *UPDATES 7/11*, Nefertiti0906, Forealzchola, Xoxoashley, Strandz is UPDATING!!! verrrrrrrrrrrry slooooowly, ProudNapps~UPDATES: 9.1.08!, LadyQT, ♥ { Naturally-Trini } ♥, Touchkapoo, Br0wney3z ****UPDATED 6/20****, DagSheTall *UPDATES 8.2*, Kay-Dee is taking a hair break for a while, Londongirl87, Ladyrah05, Blaque314, Kels, Cocoashakur, Mrskembe2 (july update), AuNuAfroBella, LouLou82: UpDaTeS iN DeCeMbEr 08, Key-key, Princessj7487**HYH Challenge Reveal** 12/29/07, Sumismommy, Mamichulaerica, Angeshrty6 (UPDATED SEPT08), Nalina~~ I've updates!, UneekDiva - Deep conditioning is your friend!, UPDATES!! (Currently in braids), BlackGold, Brooklynangel53, SuggieBrown, Ms-B-Haven06, Houstonzeta***check out my updates!***, 2grow2newlengths- 1 Yr Hair updates!!, Ghana_girl713, Shay-b3-talkan 2008 UPDATES!!!!!!, Simnicity *1 Year - Jun 11th*, Naptural-Beauty New Site!Check my profile for link, Longleggs027, *Neish222~Update- June 14*, Tayekier *mini update*, Luvmi - updated 8/18/08, JamaicanRoyalty^July 25^, Kiki82, Nappturally P****June Updates-another BC***, Str8NoMore: 6 Months going on 7 months!!!, Luscious850, RieB81 Update 8/27 August-November, MsKinkyKutie, missCHEEvous, RAYNELL- UPDATES AUGUST 15,08, Down-south-diva//Updated 8/2, Miss ღ Kara Updated 2/19, Baby-v, MrsRN07, Micmo179, Brie83, -NappFrizz-, CurlyGirl, Channen, Nappybell*MONTH 9 UPDATES*, Blackvelvetntucson2, Lilfoxyma, Healthyhead~~~~Updated 06/12/08-Sorry No Pics~~~~, MakingMoves - (Small August Updates!!), ♥ SISTERLOCKS updated 8/20♥, EarthAngel1886 **Update In Progress**, Mawule, Myzen2(Small July Update), Toy (1 Year Chem-Free), Lovinglance a.k.a. Nakialovesshoes, Talia81, Beenlyed2**9 month updates (8/19/2008)**, Onemoore, Supercali, NaturallYlayne {aka Minny}, MzBumblebee**1 year nappy 8-29 updates coming soon, Cruzanprincess, free_tha_'fro, Nikster86 (FINALLY HAS UPDATES!!), Naturalcurly(carib_n_curly):), Nixx, SherryJ! - **Updates! 8/16//08" -, Ugasweetz, BmoreNatural, Tobemeis2bfree (GiGi) "I have updates", TopOfThaLineChicc, Lcdiggs11, Mz. New~New, DSmith80, CHEEKQUEEN *HAS THE BC BUG! 34 WEEKS POST :), Nipday, LiberianQueen01 " Summer updates", Dawnzy *****BRAIDS Update 8/11!!!!*****, Antavenues, Luvtati, Zabrinnna, Blessedmomof3 *August Updates C' Ya in Oct.*, issydoll, Honeyb1181, Larutan, TracieMae **Update 8/31**, ILuvMyNYstyle {June relaxer updates}, Jtwin88 *6/18/08 updates*, Phoenixsky, Springflowerchild, Misspooh, HoneyCoils1027 *UPDATE....BC'D!! 1/21/2008*, CruzaRican-Rebirth **mini update may**, HumbleHair004, Stayflycurl, ~*~2Lovely~*~henna update, SheSoQuirky, Mctaylor, Pamken122, tytecurlz, CreamyCrackless, Nappinique *UPDATES* August 23, 2008., *erin*FLATIRONED-7/08*, Mz. S, Lusting4Hair, FirstLady1908, Caramelhoney01, KinkyCurly →→→ Updates! 8/18/08, Empress74...Personification of Pulchritude!, ~updates for august ~, Blaqueprincess88 ~ Updated Hairstyles 5/14/08, 1TAKYIAH, *StLBella*, CokoQt, Csu32586, xBlackRosex, "Sweet: Conditioning treatment, ilikeitkinky, SoSweet86, Mahoganymami, Beegirl - new pics 07/27/08, ACEofNaps updated 7/28/08, NATURALsincerity, RelaxerRelease, Skittlezbabii, Jac **hair, garden and more updates - August 6th**, NappyNole20093, Rae Mone' Gotti, Naturally-Shae, Yrrebwartsymssik, Pageofadiary 7-23-08 My BIG CHOP day!, Denise***Has Sept. update, ~*♥AnGeLEyez♥*~TransitioninG..ON HIATUS, devinedzgn ***Updated 04.19.08***, PreciousDST~UPDATES!!!!, leanna25, Sweetsuccess, MRSHALL011, Kami11213 ~~Relaxer Updates 7/13/08~~, RachelSimone, KuntaNapps, Gen1191, Lafyj3188, Petitmaui, La'Nubi, Boom :: updated 8/23, Ruvarashe - august updates, NapStar *Updated*, nappynewbie78, Lavelle39, GodsAngel81, lilsparkle825 *8/13: rollersetting!*, HerBOTikaa, KnockoutJane, ~*~*CurvyCurly~*~*, Lovelylocs510, Fsnole98, inyourdreams{UPDATES 8-27-08 }, 1richgirl, SacredStyle *Updates*, Dwaddle26 $ Small update 8-20-08$, LilnickaCurlyWorld, Rosykaycheeks, Thaidreams, everydayprocess., Mejo22, Kandynik, DGM81, Makai---> Got New Pics, Afrikdisiac, Angelsbaby84, Liberty28, Ingodsfavor, Princess Jazzy, Fireanddesir, DSTurbinglysoulful, Unique32, Sunbubbles, Georgia-Mami, EJ's Transition 2B NATURAL **posted new pix**, Jhalloliver90 | |