My name is Christy, but my YouTube name is Curly4Christy. I am from Haiti originally, but I currently reside in Florida. I started a channel on YouTube documenting my journey and my natural hair growth back in 2013 when I big chopped. Being natural is one of the best things that have ever happened to me because it allowed me to embrace who I truly am and to love myself more than I ever have. It’s not just about hair, it’s about acceptance.
2. How long have you been natural?
I have been natural since April 2013 when I big chopped. However, I started transitioning in January 2013.
3. What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner or a Big Chopper? Why?
My natural hair journey all started when my husband convinced me that I should not have to put chemicals in my hair to feel beautiful. My natural beauty is just enough and so is his love! So I decided to transition for 3 months before I gave in to the big chop. I say “give in” because it was hard to resist touching my new growth/curls.
4. How would you describe your hair?
I would say that I am a “type 4” natural. Meaning, I have type 4a, 4b, and 4c all over my head!
5. What do you love most about your hair?
I love my curls. They are unique and they are mine. Versatility has become a big thing for me when it comes to my hair. I can now choose to wear it in any state: protective styles, big afro, curly, etc…
6. What has been the most memorable part of your journey? Has it been easy, difficult, or both?!
When I big chopped, I was scared and felt different, but embraced it after a few weeks. It was difficult for me to realize what I had chosen to do, but if it wasn’t for my husband cheering me on, I’m not sure if I would have made it this far. I had support from my family, but they also thought I was going through a phase. Now they know how seriously I take my health and my hair and some have even followed me on this journey
7. What are (or were) some of your favorite transitioning hairstyles or current dos?
When I was transitioning, I did a lot of high buns to leave my hair alone as it grew out. However, on the days when I wanted to experiment, I did some Bantu Knot outs because those blended well with my new growth.
8. What have your experiences been as a ‘natural’? Any memorable reactions from family or others?
I’ve gotten many compliments about my hair more than I ever did when I was relaxing my hair. This was very surprising to me because I thought having luscious straight hair would catch attention. I was dead wrong. People love to see our natural beauty because, well, it’s natural.
9. What is your hair regimen (including fav products)?
I have a video on this on YouTube, but I will quickly summarize my routine: I co-wash my hair once a week using As I Am Coconut Cowash and then I apply Jamaican Black Castor Coconut Oil to my scalp and hair. For my cream, I use any leave-in conditioner I can get my hands on. I twist my hair afterwards and wake up the next day to unravel a beautiful twist-out! I love following the “LOC” method (liquid, oil, cream) because this helps me to maintain moisture in my hair.
10. Who is your hair crush?
Chime Edwards! She has beautiful hair that reminds me of Rapunzel.
11. What are some of your favorite natural hair websites,YouTuber’s, or blogs?
I have a few favorite YouTubers that inspired my journey: Chime Edwards, Naptural85 , Jemy1415, KashTV, and Naturalme4c.
12. Anything you want the readers to know? Inspirational words?
Go natural, ladies! What is it going to hurt? If you are not pleased, you at least gained a lot more length than you did when you were relaxed, but being natural is so much healthier and the benefits are phenomenal. Embrace your natural beauty and love yourself. 🙂
13. Where can people find you for more information?
for twitter and instagram, search for “christypetko”
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