Hair

I've cut it, shaved it, dyed it, straightened it, curled it, pressed it, weaved it, braided it, loved it, hated it, ignored it, and embraced it. I've been angry, sad, happy, regretful, confused and down right dramatic over it. I've cried, whined, and rejoiced about it. I've spent so much money on it, I could have a funded my college tuition. In return, it has been begging for acceptance, love, and care.



Hair simply is what it is. No matter how much a curly head wants to be straight, curly always wins and vice versa. No matter how much black hair wants to be red, or brown or blonde, nature prevails. So in comes the question should we continue this fight, knowing the temporary fix is just that, or should we give in to nature and just accept what God has given us naturally? Well, I vote for acceptance with a some modifications. I think its okay to make styling modifications. But in the end trust and know that nature always prevails.



For the last 14 months or so, I have been ignoring my hair. I just kept shaving it off every 2 weeks or so and lived a maintenance free life. It was very liberating! I saved so much time and money because I shaved it myself and I spent less about 1 hour per month shampooing, conditioning, and shaving my hair (or lack there of.)

Now, I am jumping back into the crazy pool. I've decided to let it grow. What a journey. I've got less than an inch all over. I intend to grow a fat fro. I will be as maintenance free as I can. I am not going to put chemicals in my hair and I have created a simple hair routine of natural oils and cleansers, conditioners. My product junkie days are well behind me. Acceptance is such a key factor in loving myself, inside and out. I love my kinky roots!