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set. As far as how much money you may have to spend, well that depends on who does it and where you are. It could cost anywhere from $250-$500, however you don’t have to make that costly two week visit. Your weaves and braids, if done correctly and well maintained can last a couple months. While most women are constant with getting their hair relaxed or getting braids and weaves done on a regular, it becomes a pain. They began to grow tired of the damage that the chemicals from the relaxers cause and the pull and tug of braids and weaves, now we are starting to become more comfortable with our natural selves. Corporate America is a little more exceptive of the natural look. Before I go any further let me say that natural doesn’t always mean the mini afro or the dreadlocks. I have come across women that have that long flowing hair that you would think has been relaxed but it hasn’t, it’s just the good old fashion hot comb. Now there are those of us who have the locks, and that’s what comes to mind when you mention going natural to someone. “It depends on the individual’s style, shape of their face, and their personal swagger.” La`Toya Flecther- Abram. Because transitioning from relaxed hair to natural hair is a process one has to have patients. Locks take anywhere from eight months to a year to actually lock. You may have to go to a locktition to get them started, it’s going to cost you about $45 dollars to get them started. However if you decide to maintain them yourself, as I did it will cost you no more than $25 for the products and things you will need. The best part about this process whether you are in the salon or in the comfort of your own home is it takes a little over an hour to complete.
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In conclusion, it all comes down to your personal preferences. Being that I have had both the relaxed and natural hair I prefer to be natural. There is nothing wrong with you embracing the natural you.
By. Brittney M.