My Hair Journey

This is my natural hair journey thus far…
Welcome to Natural Hair Rules.com. My name is Tamara Floyd. I have been natural since 2006. Like many of you I was afraid to go natural but once I did the big chop I never looked back. I’m not the person to commit to anyone hairstyle.  You will see various looks and the versatility of natural hair. For further read about my natural hair you can read about My Regimen.


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Aug. 2006 This is me before the BiG ChOp. I tried to transition. Matter of fact I went perm less for about 5 months. Here I got a really good Chi. (I know I look high in this picture. I’m not.)

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Nov. 2006 This is a month after the BiG ChOp. I really didn’t know what to do with my hair so I would just straw set it every week.

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Mar. 2007 Ok. I wanted something different so I got the front braided and the back blown out.

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Apr. 2007 I finger coiled my hair with Twist and Lock Gel. Me and the hubby.

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Apr. 2007 This was Easter that’s why all the drama! Finger coils with Twist and Lock.

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Jun. 2007 A few months before this picture I went to have the rest of my relaxed hair cut off and the lady completely bald me. This is after my hair grew back a little.

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Aug. 2007 I decided to let the color grow out. I did flat twist or plaits to the scalp and took it down when it was dry to achieve this look.

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Sept. 2007  To get a spiral/waving look I two strand twisted the hair into medium size plaits. After it was dry I took it down and pined up the sides.

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Dec. 2007 Wow! i Just Realized how fast my hair grew. This is a longer version of flat twist taken down.

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Jan. 2008 Flat twist again. I don’t know why this came out different. I think I used a different product. Kinky curly instead of Twist and Lock.

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Apr. 2008 This is my first press since going natural. Look at those layers their natural too.

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April 2008 This is the next day after wrapping it the night before.

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May 2008 This is my afro puff.

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May 2008 Finger coils again but this time with length. I love this style it stays cute for up to two weeks.

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Aug. 2008 I finally mastered the wash n go! It only took 2 years.

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Nov 2008 This is my birthday shot. I did two strand twist and rolled on rods and took down when dry. It turned out so cute. Ok so I guess the formal name for it is the ‘Twist n Curl’

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Nov. 2008 This is my second press.

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Nov. 2008 This is my wash n go after wearing it straight for a week.

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Dec. 2009 This is my Curly Puff.

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Jan. 2009 Curly Nikki Twist n Curl

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Feb. 2009 I was protective styling w/ two strand twist

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Define your Curls the Quick Way April 2009

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Wash n Go May 2009

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Wash n Go Afro puff Aug. 2009

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Wash n Go with mousse vs. gel. I like the mousse better. Sept. 2009

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Pined up one side Nov. 2009

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My third press Nov. 2009 See more Pictures Here

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Jan. 2010 Flat Twist Out

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Feb. 2010 Two Chunky Braids

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Mar. 2010 Dry Twist Out

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Apr. 2010 Two Strand Twist Updo

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May 2010 Me and my younger brother

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May 2010 Hanging with the Birthday Girl, Leela James

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June 2010 Got to hang with Anthony Hamilton. Cool, right?!

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July 2010

Twist Out.  My photo shoot with the very talented Kirby Mack.

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Aug. 2010 Messy Top Bun

Me & One of my best friends, CoCo

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Sept. 2010 Another Twist Out

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Oct. 2010 Afro Puff

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Nov. 2010 Press with Hair Rules Blow out Your Kinks

This was apart of my hair model adventures. Read more here

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Dec. 2010

Interview with Lisa Price of Carol’s Daughter. She was so down to earth. Love her!

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Jan. 2011

My hair stop growing!!! NOOOOOO!!! I must spring into action for the sake of #teamnatural. I began my natural hair challenge.

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Feb 2011

Michelle Obama’s Stylist did my hair!!!

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Mar. 2011

Blow Out, Trim and Length Check

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April. 2011

Talked Hair with Marsha Ambrosius formerly of Floetry.

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May 2011

I’m having a baby…This is a picture from my annoucment party.  Not the best hair picture but hey…

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My Maternity Pic. (Unedited)

September 2011

The Maternity Shoot. Twist Out

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October 2011

The Baby Shower

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November 2011

Am I still pregnant? (I was almost two weeks post due date)

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November 2011

Finally Prince Made His Arrival with Postpartum Hair Loss

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December 2011

Best Christmas Present Ever!!!

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January 2012

6 Weeks Postpartum. My go to motherhood style was a twist out.

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February 2012

Natural Hair Style Inspired by Fusion of Culture.

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 March 2012

My Heart was Really Heavy for Trayvon Martin’s Family

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April 2012

Naturalista Kim Coles loves Natural Hair Rules!!! I was so flattered.

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May 2012

I was featured on Black Voice to discuss going natural.

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June 2012

Bridal Photo Shoot for Essence

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July 2012

Um…I don’t quite know what to call this. Check it out here.