My transition from relaxed to natural hair has truly been a liberating and uplifting experience. I have become more in touch with who I really am. I know the saying goes that "I am not my hair", however, my natural hair has really boosted my self-confidence as a Black Woman. I am really embracing my hair as my glory. I feel as though my hair is a representative of myself; strong, even though it's been through a lot of challenges & changes. Now that it is true to it's natural state, it's even more stronger than ever, and that's what makes it Beautiful!!
I first did my big chop in July of 2009. I was going through a lot emotionally and mentally, and both the stress & perms were taking my sides out. I made the decision to start all over. I went into the beauty salon, sat in the chair and told the beautician to just chop it all off. She took a size 3 blade, and I watched my hair fall to the floor. I didn't cry, I wasn't sad... it was the best feeling ever!! It was a new start, and I fully embraced it.
My hair has been so easy to work with since I went natural. When I first cut it, I simply washed it, brushed it back, and kept it moisturized. The longer it gets, the more I keep it moisturized with jojoba oil, Carol's Daughter Hair Butter, cocoa butter & Olive Oil. I love wearing Wash & Go's & Twistouts on my TWA. The longer my hair gets, the kinkier it gets, and the more I love it!! Every bit of it.
I love passing other natural sisters in the mall, at parties or in the grocery store. They always let you know how beautiful you are and that feels great! It's a bond that I've created with them, without even knowing their names. I wouldn't change my natural me for anything in the world!!
About Me
- NappturalCutie
- Embracing my natural beauty and learning to love me! :) I'm a real person. I say what's on my mind. Sometimes I'm nice enough to keep quiet, other times, I have to get it off my chest. Either way, I'm a nice girl. You'll love me! :) Don't be shy!
My Natural Me
Congratulations on your BC. You look beautiful! I am still transitioning (6 months) but getting increasingly impatient and think I will BC in the next couple of months.
ReplyDeleteYou know...I feel the same way, and I can't really explain it. I thought I was going to be hysterical in that chair for my big chop! I had only ever cut my hair once in life before, and it wasn't really that short. I love long, straight hair, and I thought I'd have issues with it being short and kinky. However, I went in there with my soldier face on! I brought my girls with me for support, but I didn't need them. I don't know how, but ever since I went natural I've been more confident, and have seen my self image boost dramatically! And it's so cool how although I'm new to this natural thing (10/31/09), because I HAVE done it, it's like I've become an "advisor" for other women who are either transitioning or thinking about it! Women come up to me and ask me what I use and what not, and I'm like...wow...they think I'm an expert on this stuff. How cool! But anyway, although I'm still trying to get used to not having straight hair (and I'll straighten it every now and then), natural is definitely the way for me!
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