Ok I’ve been gone a long time. No real reason, still reading blogs, commenting sometimes. Just haven’t sat down to write in a while.
But the events of yesterday forced me to crack my knuckles and get ta the writing.
My experiment with natural hair is OVER!
Yep, went back to the relaxer. Yes I know, chemical chemical chemical… whatever.
When I decided to go natural it was never to be Afrocentric or to show off my puff, it was to stop putting chemicals in my hair. I forgot one teeny tiny little fact.
I"M IMPATIENT!!!
I DON’T DO HAIR! I don’t have hair skills, I have hair stylists. I have been getting my hair done since I was 6 or 7. It’s been long, short, medium length (all by my choice). It’s been light brown, dark brown, and black. And now I can say it has been natural and weaved and I have even worn a half-wig. But for me, the best choice right now is to go back to the relaxer.
I have lovely 4B/4A hair. I loved seeing the little random curlies in my hair. This is not cultural pressure. I get up at 5 am rushing out the door. I found it much easier when I had a relaxer.
Coach is happy. He was not a fan of the natural do. He loves me and supports me so he didn’t actively voice his opinion, but I know my hunny and he was NOT overjoyed with my hair. He smiled way too much when I got my hair flat ironed last week. I like that he is pleased but this was my decision.
Ok why do I sound like I’m justifying my choice. Really, it’s always been just hair to me. I’ll try most anything once. Well except the Jerri Curl, I saw far too many people with acne on the forehead for that. And let’s just face facts, that dang activator was FUNKY. I loved my friends dearly but you had to love them just a little further.
Ooh other updates, just got back from Mexico. Heading to Houston today. I’m a traveling nut! I’m also a sweet nut, a cute nut, a smart nut, and a sassy nut. What can I say, I’m nuts.
Many folx wanna see pics so I’m going to do some kind of web album when I get back from Houston. My papparazi (Coach) has hundreds of pics in just a year. I don’t know that I’ll share the link directly on the site, got enough stalkers now
but I’ll make it known to those who want to know.
Much love,
The not so exhausted spirit Rashida
