NC: What reaction did you get when you first decided to go natural?
JB: It was not too surprising…the majority of women in my family are natural. There were a handful that did not seem too happy about my decision, but I was expecting that.
NC: Did you big chop or transition?
JB: I transitioned for about eight months before I big chopped. I wanted to transition for a year, but I had a bad salon experience and that made me big chop much sooner.
NC: What is the best thing about being curly?
JB: There is a lot of versatility. I can wear my hair straight, wash it and voila! My curls are back!
NC: What would you tell others to encourage them to embrace their curls?
JB: Make the decision to embrace your natural hair! You can experiment with so many different styles. And don’t get discouraged if your curls aren’t the same as your “natural hair inspiration.” Learn to love your texture!
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