My Story

I went natural in November 2004. It was the right time for me. I had worn a relaxer for 5 years at the time and found myself wondering about my natural hair more and more. I knew I was tired of the straight look and wanted more bounce, versatility and freedom of style (ironically enough, these are some of the reasons people mention for getting a relaxer). I was not sure if I’d like my natural hair for two reasons, one being that I did not know how to style it prior to relaxing in my teen years and I never wore my hair short before (not counting the self-administered haircut at 5 that left me nearly bald).
Thinking about going natural brought on a lot of emotions. On any given day, I would go from excited, to concerned and then just petrified, then back to excited. I played with the decision for a few months, and then one day I broke down and told my stylist that I was going natural. She told me it was a phase and I’d be crazy to cut off all this beautiful hair and that I’d regret it eventually (yeah, my stylist was a very opinionated and to-the-point woman). Needless to say, we severed our ties, and so the journey began. I was doing my own hair full-time with little guidance until I discovered hair forums. Well, many years later, I now know this was my best hair decision ever and one of the best decisions in my life really.
Nowadays, talking hair and hair care is one of my hobbies. Furthermore, I now take interest in the entire scope of hair health and scalp health. I figure, what better way to exonerate myself than to use my time-consuming little habit for the benefit of others ?  I am absolutely in love with textured hair, mine and yours quite frankly. I catch myself swooning at other women’ hair so much of the time . I look absolutely creepy staring I’m sure!
Back on topic, since I’ve played so long with my own hair and learned from so many inspiring women online, hopefully I can shed some light on a few issues for you. I am not a scientist nor a hairstylist, but I do not believe you need to be either to take care of your own hair.
Email me any questions you may have at Fleurzty@textureplayground.com.

Being natural has been a tremendous journey. Loving my hair opened the door to me contemplating my true beauty and true self, as well as spark my entrepreneurial spirit. I spoke of freedom earlier and it is freeing to be able to view beauty on a broader scale. Healthy hair truly is beautiful hair.