Kim Coles has learned life lessons by going natural
Kim’s advice
Give up control. What can we really control, anyway?
Hair: Sure, I can use globs of gel, but if my hair wants to misbehave, I just throw on a hat, go on and enjoy the day.
Life: When things don’t go your way, accept what you can and get creative to find another way to deal with the situation.
Be gentle.
Hair: If you are rough with your hair, it will break and tear. Treat you hair like a fine piece of silk. Note to self: Go and buy a fine piece of silk.
Life: Same thing: Go easy on yourself—use compassion and self-love. You are a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!
Be patient—growth takes time.
Hair: If you just wait and take great care of your hair, it will grow up to 1/2 inch each month.
Life: If you nurture yourself and work at it, you, too, will grow and flourish immeasurably.
Seek your community.
Hair: Ask for help. Find folks who will embrace you and give you advice on your journey. Check out You Tube. I did.
Life: Find a community of like-minded individuals or choose a mentor who has been there and done that—and listen.
Sometimes you get haters and naysayers.
Hair: Ignore them, or tell them to back up off your scalp!
Life: Ignore them or do like I do and stay up late at night debating mean Twitter followers and nasty bloggers. Trust me—it’s really a colossal WASTE of time and energy!!!
When in doubt, lubricate.
Hair: Keep your scalp clean and your hair well moisturized.
Life: Hey, do what you can in all areas to keep things s m o o t h!
Celebrate!
Hair: Your hair is your crowning glory and a part of you. No matter what it looks like, show the world what you are working with!
Life: Sometimes I know what I’m doing and sometimes I don’t. I only have control over how I choose to respond to things. I can choose happiness and joy every day. I invite you to do the same.
If you have any hair or life tips to share, post them here. I am ready and willing to learn!
Love and Laughter,
Read all of Kim’s articles:
Creating Your Regimen for the Kim Coles Grow-Out Challenge
Kim Coles does her Big Chop on Camera
Actress and Comedian Kim Coles Discusses her First Monthiversary with Natural Hair