Guru no Guru

  It all started in the summer of 2019 when I visited a hairdresser and at the time I didn’t know what the word transition meant. All I knew was I was tired of getting relaxers. (Plus the woman that did my hair moved) My hair was a frizz ball and I was left out to discover what to do with my hair. I decided to go natural after that to  s ee what my hair texture actually looked like but I knew I didn’t want to big chop ( I didn’t have it in me!). So after that, I learned about what hair transitioning was and I decided to do it! It was tough I didn’t really know anything about protective styling because I had gotten relaxers since I was about 10 years old. I read hundreds of articles about how to transition and tons of videos about that to do, but the main thing I learned from transitioning was IT TAKES TIME. My starting point in August of 2019 Relaxed Hair Throughout the months I had seen all the steps on how to transition hair No heat. I had a tough time not dealing with the blowdryer

 The upcoming spring semester is upon us, and many are returning or going to college for the first time. In either way you wish to go, physically or virtually, choosing an HBCU has its perks.  After attending snd graduating from an HBCU, these are the conclusions I have drawn about why someone should attend. What even is an HBCU?   An HBCU stands for Historically Black College or University. A college that was created during a time of adversity and oppression for black people. 1. Diversity- Although, the creation of these schools were for Black people, other races and ethnicities can attend. Students come from all over the United States, and the world! I have encountered people from various locations, including Nigeria, Thailand, and Russia. 2. Acceptance- Personally, I believe African Americans are the most accepting people out there! At some colleges, it can feel like nobody cares or maybe you feel like an outcast, not at an HBCU. There's something for everyone. 3. Networking- Pe