The Natural Way

Back in December, as I was transitioning into a new health care regime that did not involve prescription medication, I decided to extend that into hair and beauty care.  As Black woman, I have had my hair relaxed since I was 11.  That is, my hair has been chemically processed to straighten my natural curls.  For years now, I have noticed that after every re-touch, I would get a severe migraine.  I have been wanting to cut my hair down super short and go natural for years but didn't have the courage to.  It's a big commitment and a huge decision.  After my hospitalization it was a no-brainer to do the big chop.

I have learned to love my natural hair and wished I ditched the relaxer a whole lot sooner.  The empowerment in cutting off my hair was amazing to me.  I was not expecting for the act of it to be so powerful or to have so much meaning.  I feel so much closer to my roots and have learned to accept myself in my natural state.  It's a bit challenging trying to find the right products for my type of hair and curl pattern, but I'm loving the journey!  From color and coils to a weave to protect my growing curly 'fro... Here's a look at my hair evolution!