I know…  It’s been a minute since my last natural hair update, but I am still on my natural hair journey.

For the record, having natural hair has not interfered with my running, CrossFit, and now training for my first Figure Competition.  Once you learn how to care for your natural hair, you’ll experience the freedom that the rest of us natural curlies know all about.

On June 26, 2010, I walked into KinHairitage Salon/Spa and met ShidaNatural.  From the moment I saw ShidaNatural, her big curly hair and her spunky personality inspired me!  Later in the consultation, she wowed me with her cavernous knowledge of the care and maintenance of natural hair.

I learned more in the nearly two-hours that I spent with ShidaNatural than I did in over 20 years of salon hopping trying to get the latest cut, perm, braids or weave.  Where have you been for most of my life?

Cancun, Mexicio 6/2012 My curls holding up to the heat. I love this pic!

Me and my dad (age 14ish). My hair was NATURAL. I had no idea how good that was and I didn’t know what to do with it.

At home before the run. I decided to wear bright colors so that I would be easier for my family to find me. The bright colors drew a lot of comments, but it didn’t help my family spot me in a crowd of over 30,000 people.

This is my hair immediately after I finished twisting.

Wow! It’s growing! I LOVE my natural hair!

My beginnings!

Natural at the age of 6

6/2008 I wore my hair short like this for 10 years. A Barber cut it and I texturized it at home.

12/2011 Lol! Conditioning my hair with natural products. Also using product as a mask. All thanks to YouTuber Naptural85

12/25/2011

June 2012 – My first kiss by a dolphin! In spite of being in water all day, my curls are still poppin!

I wore lots of braids In the 90’s. Hubby and I were on a cruise in this pic.

Summer 2011

Surprised by my hair growth. Summer 2011

In Vegas celebrating hubbies 50th Birthday!

August 2013 – Wonderful Loc Extensions installed and styled by the lovely Victoria at KinHairitage Salon

Three years into my natural hair journey, I credit by knowledge base to ShinaNatural.  We recently chatted.  To my pleasure, I learned that she is working toward launching a book, “101 Natural Hair Care Tips for Curly, Kinky, and Coily Hair- Get ShidaNaturalized!!!”   Hurry ShidaNatural, I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of your book!!

One of these days, I will consider myself an expert on “my” hair.  Nevertheless, I am consistently solicited with endless hair care questions, such as “How did you get your hair like that?”  “What do you use on your hair?” and “Who does your hair?”

To discover the best way to care for curly, kinky, and coily hair, you just have to read ShidaNatural’s “FREE” special report,

“How to Care for Natural Curly, Kinky, and Coily Hair so that you Get the Best Styling Results ~ My Top 6 Tips”

 Happy readings!