From Struggle to Triumph: Theonita Bowman's Empowering Transition Journey

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When I was 15, I noticed a long white streak in the middle of my forehead. I thought it was cool because it made me look different from my other classmates

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Once I fully accepted my gray hair, I grew it out really long and used a hair stylist. I allowed her to apply a chemical relaxer to make my tightly coiled, curly hair straight.

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Dyeing and relaxing the same day, no, nope! If you decide to relax your hair, then stick with one chemical process.

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Choose products which offer optimal moisturizing benefits. I have used Shea Moisture products in the past, and they are good for curly hair.

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I like to check out Pinterest – it offers a huge range of hairstyles and gray-haired beautiful women from which to seek inspiration.

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Like that Nike ad from long ago, “just do it”! Rock it and don’t look back. It’s not easy when you look in the mirror for the first time with gray/white hair: It scared me!

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