I am starting a new blog because somehow my other one got deleted. No worries, there's always something to talk about, especially when it comes to my hair.
So if you didn't know, I am on my hair journey. I started transitioning in January 2013. That was my last perm. It's been 7 months and I do have a great deal of hair growth. Since January I've been wearing weaves and braids. The braids pull out my edges, so I can't really wear them for longer than a few weeks. It's just not worth the time to only keep them for a few weeks. So I don't know how many more times I will put in braids.
It is now July 30th and I started wearing my hair out. I took my last weave out on Friday July 26th. My stylist, Dajuan, took out the weave, washed, conditioned and flat twisted my hair. When she was done, I was thinking, I can't go and get me any yogurt. I have to go straight home and stay inside. I look ridiculous. See my pictures below. So I stayed at home and let my hair air dry.
The next day I woke up and got dressed and took my hair down. I was pleasantly surprised. I felt rather free to see my "natural" hair without perm. I've had a perm since I was in the 5th grade. It's been over 30 years. So I'm getting used to MY own hair. I do still have a great deal of perm on top, but the back is ALL ME!!
There is a lot work required to being natural. I'm having to get used to twisting my hair each night. But each morning when I wake up and do my hair, it's always a surprise to see what my hair is going to do. It's really doing it's own thing right now, so I have to submit and just let it. But when it grows, I'm taking charge. LOL.... Until then....each day will be a new surprise and I will embrace it. It just feels good to be able to scratch my own scalp and play in my hair.
Now I'm going to figure out how to make it grow quickly. If you have any suggestions....hit me up. I'm OPEN!!!
Hair Love~
