Natural Hair Journey

What's your name?
Keyla

Why did you decide to go Natural? 
I was bored with my hair tired of wearing straight hair and wanted to see what my natural curl pattern would look like.  So me and my cousin said let's go natural lol.

Hair Type? 
4a & B

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How long Have you been Natural?
My last relaxer was August 2010, I transition to July 2011 I could no longer deal with the two textures so I decided to chop off the rest of my relaxed hair.

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Hair length goal?
Mid-Back Length, right now as of December 2015 I'm just reaching bra-strap length so my goals for 2016 is to reach Mid-back length. 
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What are your favorite go to natural styles?
I love mohawk or fro hawk styles and rocking a Puff.

What are your favorite Hair products?
I use products that are on the water-soluble side like Camilla Rose Coconut water deep conditioner, Giovanni Tea tree shampoo/Conditioner and Uncle Funky Daughter gel just to name a few.  

What are your favorite Protective Styles?
My favorite go to protective styles are any type of crochet braid styles, Wigs or any style thats less manipulation.  Looking at my natural journey I've been mostly protective styling so that I can reach my hair goal.  At times I'll give my hair a break and wear my natural hair.

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What advice would you give to other naturals starting out on this journey?
Patience is key to this journey, at times you get frustrated with the time it takes with wash day, detangling, styling and etc.  Don't compare your journey to no one, everyone's hair grows at different rates.  Have fun try out different styles, learn what hair products your hair likes & dislikes.  Make sure to take proper care of your hair through this journey getting trims when need, deep conditioning etc.  Being natural is so versatile you can have straight hair one day & curly the next.