I was inspired by one of my fellow blogger friends (thanks Sarah) to show you my transformation from curly to straight hair. As some of you may know, I have always had very naturally curly hair ever since I hit puberty. I thought it would be fun to show a few pics throughout the years of my hair. I was teased all throughout junior and high school for my curls or frieze hair. I never even tried to straighten my hair. I didn't have a clue how to even do it. I thought that it may have involved a clothes iron but that is all I knew.In high school I embraced my curls and tried to make the curl more of a true curl instead of waves. I would sit on a bar-stool in the bathroom and curl my hair with a giant curling iron to make large ringlets. I liked this look for a while but it took hours to get it how I liked, so I only did it for about 2 years or so.After I had been married for a few years, Braden got me a gift card to a day spa. I thought that this was my chance to go straight and learn the process. My hair was down to my behind when I went in that day. I met Lindsay ( who is awesome and has helped me so much). When I called to make my appointment I asked for someone who knew a lot about natural curl. Lindsay is who they gave me and I have been going to her ever since. She is now in her own salon in her home if anyone wants her name.Anywho... here is a look back.
This is where it gets wild... I am warning you now.
High school senior pic:
Braden and I:
Graduation:
Our wedding:
Shortly before going to get it straightened:
Okay, so this is my twice weekly routine.
Start with freshly washed hair.
The necessary tools:
I use smoothing gel, round brush and molding wax to finish the job.
My lovely assistant:
After blow drying it out:
Start with the underneath section:
After blowing and straight ironing the first section:
Next section:
After round brushing and straight ironing:
Almost done!
One piece left:
Done!!
So there you have it.
Pretty scary.
All in the name of beauty, the things we won't do....
