In 2008 I remember wanting to become more natural. I remember buying henna to put on my relaxed hair. But quickly realized why waste the money. I relax my hair. So the henna quickly when on the shelf. And I continued relaxing. At the time, I was pregnant with my son and just wanted something different. I've never been able to properly care of my hair. When I was a child I begged my mom to cut my hair and get me a relaxer. I just thought it would be easier to take care of. Little did I know I was wrong. But like most. Relaxing just became a way of life. And forget conditioning. IF I remembered, I would slap a palm full of hair grease on my head and call it a day. 15 years I carried on like this. But I didn't know any better. Of course my hair shrunk over the years. But I kept faithfully putting chemicals in my hair hoping this time I would get it right. But Oct 2009 was my last straw. After a self done treatment gone wrong. I decided never again. That teamed together with a miscarriage sent my hair jumping off my head. Shortly after, I began reading everything I could about natural hair and maintaining moisture. I quickly decided that this was it for me. I know I still have relaxer under my sink to use, but is it worth it? Every day was managing loss hair.
Thinking that I would get unwanted comments from people, I haven't cut my hair. I'm just so used to the length and so is my fiance. But my mom, who relaxes her hair said I should just do it. Cut it off! But I'm not that brave. Yet!
I hear many talking about going back. Or getting frustrated. But this doesn't hold me back. All I can see is the new growth. And I can't wait until that new growth turns into the length I always remembered.
And just when I think that reading labels and choosing wisely in a packed Walmart is more than I can handle. A nice gentleman and listening woman, who was not african american, seemed very interested in the knowledge I had to share with them.
It really made me feel like I was making a difference in sharing my new found routine with others.
Helping them reinvent themselves too. |
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