My Natural Hair Anniversary!
So as promised, over a year ago, I decided to go natural! It has been the best hair decision ever! I have loved every bit of it. I continue to wear my hair in a variety of styles, but it is great to know that there is no more damaged stringy something or others under it all. My plan is to go through every hair style that I can. I’ve done braids, twists, weaves, wigs, wretched perm, curly hair, straight hair, short hair, long hair (don’t care). Two more styles that I still plan to do are the super low fade/ taper (I still don’t know the difference for real) and dreadlocks! I’m really excited for the locs because that will be a style I will keep for years. I’m just waiting to see the potential of my loose natural hair and seeing how low it can go. Luda
My “nappiversary” is today July 12, 2010!! One year prior, I had finally did the big chop and my main inspiration Monique cut off all my damaged, permed-straight ends when I visited her for the Philly Greek Picnic. I had been growing out my hair (as promised) the entire time I was in Hong Kong–2 months in a sew-in weave, and 2 months in braids. When I got back to the States in June, I re-braided my hair one last time (and it looked really bad). I then finally saw my hair and did a curly wet set for my trip to Philly. The first day was cute, then it began to fade especially during my delicious slumber on the airplane. I was already frustrated with the look and it was only day 1 of a 4 day trip. I had decided at that point, the BC was going down that weekend. Mo had the idea of giving me a frohawk with my curls. It came out good for going out that first night, but it wasn’t going to work for normal daytime. So it was back to my favorite, and only, wig at the time Brandi, who is always a crowd-pleaser. The day before I left Philly, Mo reluctantly cut it piece by piece until I was done!! I washed it again and slapped a little Kinky Curly Curling Custard that Mo had lying around and this is how it came out…
At first, I wasn’t so sure that I made the best aesthetic decision, but I knew it was best for my hair and me. Now, my hair is full, and healthy and already to the bottom of my neck (in the back). In a year, my hair is already longer than my hair has ever been during the 12 years that I was relaxed. At times, I wish my hair had looser curls, but I realized people with that hair texture wish they had tight coils like mine. So, I’ve just learned to be satisfied and happy with what I have and embrace my diversity of styles. I have learned how to care for my hair and do all of the styles with mostly the help of youtube.com (Keyword: Natural Hair Journey). A few of them are shown below…
