How I did it: I stopped getting relaxers and then I got braid extensions to hide the new growth while my hair grew out.  I waited for eight months (even thought I wanted to wait longer) and ended up with four inches of hair left.  Went to a hair salon and the lady cut it off.  It was easy.  I wanted to wait to Big Chop because I was afraid of looking like a guy.  But hair grows back, right.

Lessons & tips:

• Keep your hair moisturized during your transition. 
  
• Treat your hair like silk so that it won't break off on the demarcation line.
  
• Keep your hair moisturized!  My hair was dry and breaking which is why I had to BC earlier than I'd planned.
  
• BC when your ready.  If you're concerned about length then hold off on doing the Big Chop.
• Join an online natural hair forum.  The ladies on these types of boards are really helpful, and they're great for whenever you need a question answered.
• Keep your hair moisturized!!!
  

Resources:
www.naturallycurly.com
www.longhaircareforum.com
www.google.com

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