MY FEATURE ON BLACK GIRL WITH LONG HAIR.

The CN tower in downtown Toronto is one of the tallest structures in the world








Where are you from?
A: I am from Ontario, Canada (born and raised) and I work in sales.

What is interesting about your country?
A: Every year we have the Caribana parade, which brings thousands of people from around the world. We also have a wicked nightclub district as well.

What is the natural hair scene like in your country? Is it accepted or rejected?
A: I would say it’s 50/50. I mean I still get stares for my short curly hair, although I’m not sure whether or not they are of envy or disapproval.

Why did you go natural?
A: I started doing my reaserch on YouTube, oringinally for hairstyles for medium length relaxed hair. I came across lots of sites and videos showing women with natural hair. At that time, I was stretching my relaxers about 5 months apart and I figured ‘Why not keep going?’

I transitioned for 9 months before I decided that I was ready to do away with the relaxed stringy ends. I did my big chop May 27 09. At first I was a little shocked at what I had done, considering I did my own big chop. But then I realized that I loved my texture and it’s just hair. It will grow back.

I got a lot of questions — a lot of people asking me why I would cut off all my hair. I realized that a lot of people are misinformed. I wanted to prove to them that I was going to grow out my natural hair and they were going to love it, and most of them do now.

Where do you buy your products?
A: Either Walmart or Sally’s Beauty Supply. Right now I’m keeping it simple.

What would you like to see in your country in terms of haircare?
A: I would like to see more salons geared to natural hair .

Why do you like being natural?
A: Oh man, why don’t I love it?? I love it for its versitility, I can do any and everything with it now. I have more volume and I just can’t wait till I have a little more length.

Is there a blog/webpage/fotki where we can check your progress?
A: You can find me on naturallengths.com
I’m also on YouTube – mmizangie

MY Q&A ON CURLYNIKKI.COM

CN: Were you a long term or short term transitioner, and why?

I was a long term transitioner-- 8 months. In the beginning I wasn't really planning to transition... I usually stretched relaxers for 5 months at a time. I was 4 months into a stretch when I realized I just wanted to be natural!

CN: When did you BC? What was your initial reaction to your natural hair?

I BC'ed on May 27th 2009 . I could see the difference between my natural hair and my relaxed hair-- it was so much healthier and thicker! I couldn't wait any longer and decided to cut it off. At first, I really didn't know what to think... I didn't have any ideas on how I was going to style it, or care for it, so I braided it up. The braids were in for about a week before I told myself that there was no reason to hide from my BC. The time had come for me to learn how to deal with the new texture and embrace my short hair.

CN: How did family and friends react to the new you? What was your response to them?

I hadn't told anybody I was going to do it, not even my fiance. People asked me why I did it, and I shared my reasons with them frankly. In the end, I decided it didn't matter what people thought! I also realized that hair is hair and it would grow back in no time.

CN: What was your staple hair style during the transition?

I always wore a beanie hat with my bangs flat ironed.

CN: How did you moisturize your hair to prevent breakage at the new growth line?

I was and still am using water and shea butter, and sealing with coconut oil.

CN: Why did you choose to go natural?

I was damaging my hair so bad! I had no clue that my actions were keeping my hair above shoulder length all those years. Researching online has taught me how to care for and style my natural hair. Seeing so many beautiful women with natural hair inspired me to take the leap as well. Now I'm in love with it so much, that my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner!!!

I also have a blog documenting my natural hair journey @ mizzangieshair.blogspot.com

YAY !!! MY PHOTO HAS BEEN FEATURED .

IM SUPER EXCITED,TODAY MY PHOTO HAS BEEN FEATURED ON HAIRLISTA HAIR NETWORK.JUST WANTED TO SHARE THAT CAUSE I'VE BEEN WONDERING WHAT IT TOOK TO GET IT FEATURED LOL .I FEEL LIKE IM ACCEPTING AN AWARD LOL!!!SO THANKS TO YOU SUNSHYNE OF HAIRLISTA AND I LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING MANY MORE OF MY PICS FEATURED.YAY!!!!