so i was sitting in my solitude, munching no ridge UTZ and sour cream and onion dip and i realized that i had a few things that i wanted to get off of my chest about this whole hair thing...
first of all, i want to know what everyone's gripe is with natural hair? i admit, i used to be the one talkin' bout "this natural bitch blah blah eww" but i never really had any justification for why i didn't like natural hair. for some odd reason, i had brainwashed myself into believing that Natural = Sexy, and i know why,
NATURAL BITCHES BE TAKING "NATURAL" TOO DAMN FAR !!
i completely understand not wanting chemicals in your hair because even when i did get perms, i only got them 2x a year. what i don't get is why Natural means that they have to ditch all of society's forms of "sex appeal" and i do NOT agree with that. i have seen, and been inspired, by plenty of women with full and healthy and un-processed hair that exuded ample amounts of sexy.
thus bringing me to my next point, i've seen more kinky bushes than i've ever cared to see in my life, and not only that, but their hair seems less than healthy. natural does NOT equal healthy. a huge misconception about going natural is that all one has to do is hack off all of the relaxed ends or Amber Rose it. WRONG !! like WTF?!! it's not even original anymore, all these bitches with fried hair from going blonde or relaxing their hair too often think that they're doing something when in all actuality, they're still using the same piss-poor products like cheap shampoos and conditioners and olive oil products that do nothing for the kink or curl pattern and simply weigh the hair down. they don't take the time to look up natural hair remedies, protective styles, better products geared towards hair type, and reconstructive products to save their hair before going under the scissors.
which is why i've done my research and i plan on implementing a healthy hair care routine because i want my hair to grow healthy. so i won't be going "natural", per-say, i will be going HEALTHY. =D
i plan to still straighten my hair when i get tired of the natural curls and i will still be wearing my make-up and pumps, and dressing in a way that makes me feel sexy as a woman. now, my hair has been going natural (growing out my relaxer) since 2008 and i have an entire new head of hair that i have less than neglected. it's a miracle that my hair is at the length that it is now, after the dye, coloring, straightening, weaves, and other brutal things i've done to maintain a specific look. sooooo !! i am super excited and i refuse to be discouraged about going natural!! my hair had the strength to grow through being neglected and barely getting trimmed, so i can't even imagine how much hair growth i'm about to have now that i'm starting healthier hair practices. =D
not only is this a better way for me to save my hair but i believe that it is going to be a way for me to claim my own identity. on just my first day of really coaxing my curls and wearing a bush, i got tons of compliments that really shocked me because i think my hair is a tad bit lack luster. but, at any rate, it was such a confidence booster!! i will, however, need to shift my own idea of "beauty" from long flowing weaves to my own healthy tresses in whatever style i decide to do.
i will also be able to work out more often !! =D which is great because another reason for my lacking confidence is that i've gained a little bit of a pudge =( but!! now that i don't have to worry about sweating my hair out, i can work out more often and maybe become a little less inhibited about my hair in intimate settings ;]
also, healthy hair needs a healthy diet to promote optimal hair growth so i plan on eating healthier. and weave used to break out my face around the edges and now that i will be wearing my own hair out and using natural products, i think that my skin can benefit from this too :]
as you can see, for me, this is a lifestyle change more than just a hair journey.
so i will not be considering this "going natural" i will be considering it as a conscious health decision and a Healthy Hair Journey.
here are a few of the products that i will be using to maintain optimal hair growth, a healthy scalp, less shedding and breakage, better straightening techniques, and healthier curls.
since i just recently too out a weave, i used this reconstructing conditioner by Cibu
on days that i choose to wear my hair straight, i condition with Redken Smooth Down
i SWEAR by this conditioner and shampoo set because it really relaxes the curl without adding weight to the hair
when i wear my hair curly, i will be using the Kinky-Curly Knot Today leave-in detangling conditioner to prep my curls for the KC Curling Custard
one of my fellow morganites swears by this conditioner and claims that it promoted rapid hair growth, i will be giving the Cantu Shea Butter leave-in conditioner a try
and her hair is DOWN her back...
i found in a youtube video that 100% coconut oil repairs dead and damaged ends and reduces shedding dramatically.
i will be doing oil treatments with this as well as smoothing it through my hair when i wear it curly
yet another product i found during my youtube stalk of products and the Aveeno Nourish + Style smoothing cream left the hair smoothed, shiny, and clumped the curls together
yet ANOTHER (lol) product i saw on youtube that was used to promote a healthier scalp and hair growth.
the video that i'd previously posted featured this product and i am OBSESSED with how it made her curls look.. cant wait to use this stuff !!
me and Beee* just recently got Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding and tried it out. we're giving it a trial and error period of 7 days and will be "reviewing" it soon !
oh, and due to this lack lustrous red blonde thing i've got going on, i will be rinsing my hair to a chocolate brown later this week. finger crossed =X
i also use a sulfate free shampoo to cleanse my hair and i will only be cleansing once a month. i plan on doing cold washes with the Cantu conditioner and the Knot Today (alternating, of course)
i also bought a new blow dryer with a diffuser attachment because it locks in moisture faster than air drying, promotes shine and bounce, and cuts the drying time of hair in MORE THAN HALF !!
my ultimate goal is to have LONG, FULL hair, that is all MINE and i will be able to greatly diminish or eliminate the want for weaves. i want to be able to have a full and bouncy messy bun, and long edges.
wish me luck !!
♥ --Les
