My Transitional Days
Below are some pics of me back in the days. Well, actually it's been a little over a year since I've been natural. I received my first perm at age 13. I will never forget that day; I was so excited because it symbolized back then I was growing up. Over the years, I had many experiences bad and good with perms. The idea of going natural was out of the questions because I had no idea how to take care of natural hair. I was definitely brainwashed to believe natural hair is difficult to manage, and I wasn't aware of the different label texture types. Before my awakening, natural to me was associated with nappy and ugly. However, relocating to AZ, initiated my natural liberation because it was very frustrating finding a hair stylist and the dry heat in AZ was bad for my hair. My hair was always dry, hard, and started to break. It didn't look healthy, so I desperately needed a change. I decided to let the perm grow out but the transition wasn't easy. I transitioned with kinky twist, individual braids, press and curl. I noticed that the edges of my hair were breaking because of the tight braids. After getting frustrated again, I did my homework and found natural websites with loads of information and that was the beginning of my relationship with my natural hair. I cut the perm off, order books, and was empowered to begin taking care of my hair.
BEFORE THE WASH
3 comments:
Hey girl you an I are at the same stage with our locs however yours are alot longer than mine. I had a hard time washing my head and yes the rubber bands are a pain. But I only have to endure that once a month. around the time when I get a retightening because I don't was it often. Congrats on hitting one month of SLs
I read on one blog to use some soft ponytail holders instead of the rubber bands
Thanks Charity and sisterlocksmd...I now use small hair ouchless instead of rubberbands.. so far it is working for me.
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