I have always had an interest in hair. Doesn't matter the texture, length or color I love hair. The problem was I wasn't taught how to maintain my own. My mother like many African American mothers permed my hair when I became of age. This kept my hair straight, manageable, and healthy from 7-17. When I became 18 I wanted a change. I wanted to know how my natural hair was without this "creamy crack" being applied to it twice yearly. So I stopped perming my hair. It was manageable at first but as my roots began to grow I found myself pressing and flat ironing my hair daily.
I was causing major damage and lost a lot of hair in the process. I than began to wear weaves from 19-22. I had a lot of growth but my hair was so hard, brittle and fragile I couldn't do anything with it. It lacked moisture, shine and everything we as women look for in hair. I didn’t know what to do so I began wearing zillions or micro braids. They look nice but I still wasn't accomplishing my original goal of dealing with my hair alone. So at 23 I began wearing wigs. YES WIGS and I love them! I was able to get to my roots daily and keep my hair moisturized. Although I hadn't applied a perm in 4years my hair was still hard and not what I wanted it to be. So on April 12, 2013 I did the big chop. YES!! I was done with being a slave to my hair and realized that it was only hair and a small portion of what made me... me! I experienced all the emotions when cutting out my hair but ultimately I felt empowered.
Unfortunately the next morning I woke up and screamed. WHAT THE HELL DID I JUST DO??? My hair did not look like Chrisette Michelle's or Solange.. it was short, dry and pressed to my head-- so I went and got zillions. I figured that although some women can rock a twa (teeny weenie afro) I am not one of those women. But GUESS WHAT? It's okay! I am still all natural and will continue to wear protective styles that I like and not what some people consider natural styles. Once I achieve a length that I am satisfied with I will begin rocking my ALL NATURAL hair. Until than I will wear individuals, crochet braids, buns, etc. I still love my hair and have grown to respect it much more. I posted a video I wish I would have watched before I did the big chop! Now enough about me I want to know your story... feel free to comment below.
