Good Hair...

I recently saw the film "Good Hair" by Chris Rock. Although it was quite informative, it was somewhat disheartening as I realized just how much we have been taught to hate our natural hair. The movie served to further strengthen my resolve to stay on course as I make this transition and I am growing more and more anxious as I prepare my mind for the day I finally decide to cut all the relaxer out of my hair. My hair has grown quite a bit since I began this journey, so hopefully it will be sooner rather than later. Sidebar: I happened to be in Fayetteville, NC today and saw several people with natural hair. Some more coarse than others, but all very beautiful to me.

Four months in...

I am four months into my transition from relaxed to natural. I celebrated my four month anniversary on Nov. 3rd. Yay Me!!! In all honesty though, it feels like it has been at least twelve months. I must say that this is definitely some work. But hey, noone said it would be an easy transition or that I wouldn't have to put in some effort. At this point in the game, relaxing my hair would be an easy way out. Simply slap some chemicals in my hair and VOILA, hair that is straight and easy to manage. As tempting as it sounds, I am going to opt out and take the road less traveled. I am determined to succeed and in the words of Donald Kendall, "The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary."

Here we go again...

I recently had the "why are you going natural" conversation...again! I guess at this point I really want to understand why everyone is so against natural hair. Ok, maybe it's not for everyone, but for those of us who have chosen to go on this journey, a little less negativity would be greatly appreciated. I am fully aware that my hair is "nappy" but I am at a place where I am okay with that. Right now it's about showing my hair some love. I could care less about looking different from my peers. If I happen to be in the mood for straight hair, I will use a little heat and straighten it, but the overall goal here is to get to know and love my naturally un-straightened hair. I've been telling God that He did it wrong for over 20 years now. Dissatisfied with what I was given, I took matters into my own hands and proceeded to "fix" my hair with the help of a tub of creamy crack (it is addictive). The problem with that is that my hair was never broken, so it didn't need to be "fixed" in the first place. God did good, and it's time for me to appreciate what He gave me. I am content with my decision to go natural. I can't say that I will never relax again, BUT, I can say that I will take much better care of my hair going forward. Whether relaxed or natural, I'm gonna do me. :-)