Hey Yall,
My natural hair journey officially began January 16, 2011. I remember the date because it was the day after my grandmother passed and a few of my girlfriends stopped by the house to express their condolences. In the process of attempting to cheer me up we got on the subject of natural hair. They'd both started their journeys and I realized that they hardly ever discussed it before that day...with me at least.
It wasn't until I did my "BC" (non-naturals Big Chop: cutting off all the permed hair) that I realized I don't know too many women not going natural as of late. One of my dear friends loves to talk about the experience with me now and through our various conversations I've found that everyone's experience is different. I wanted to find a way to become closer to God...spiritually, mentally, and physically. My grandmother's death was sudden. (Her pastor said, "Her death wasn't sudden because the Lord plans to call us all home...we just don't know when that time is.) I love the Lawd just like the next one...but, my grandmother's death shook me to my core. I felt forever changed by it and thus I needed to make major changes in my life as a result. I decided that day that I needed a complete overhaul on my temple from head to toe and achieve a peace that I've found in writing...but not physically. And being that today is Resurrection day...I feel it's an excellent segway.
So!!! I have kinky twists now and I'll explain why. I've pretty much cut off all my permed hair because I'm the most impatient person I know. And I was so excited about going natural in the beginning. I use Kinky Curly products mostly, Pantene's Natural Conditioner, and a recipe for a leave in conditioner that I found on Youtube. The routine I've devised was weekly washing and conditioning. I know that washing with shampoo is taboo...I just have to see suds foam up in my hair to feel like it's clean. It's mental and a personal choice and I co-wash w/ conditioner after. The kinky twists have been in for three weeks just due to I wasn't very happy with the way I looked without hair. Sure I've worn my hair short for years back in the day...but now I wasn't feeling the short fro after a while. I like the twists...I've had them before so I'm no stranger to them. Today was my first day washing them (I've been really sick for the last few weeks). I feel refreshed and I'm looking forward to my next length check. I will put up pics of my BC before the twists.
Leave a comment about your experience, if you are still deciding, or totally against it. I'd love to hear your thoughts...the journey is personal. But, it's easier when you share your experience.
You might learn something new and Happy Resurrection Day!
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