Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Love Yourself
My decision to go natural was not based on a fad or fashion statement but the desire to have natural hair. Me and my hair have been through everything together from braids, relaxers, permanent colors, weaves. You name it, we have tried it! My hair had had enough and was no longer growing so I decided to cut it off and start fresh.
I transitioned from relaxers for about 4 months then I did the Big Chop myself. I felt self conscious so I wore kinky twist braids for 2 months. I wore wigs after I took the braids out. The more I learned what products to use and how to maintain my natural hair the more I began to embrace it.
I wondered what was so scary about wearing my TWA (teenie weenie afro) out in public. I had cut my hair short when it was relaxed and didn’t feel so self conscious. I realized I actually had a fear of what others would think or say. “What ifs” began to take over. What if they say I’m bald, look like a boy, call my nappy, or have a funny shaped head? Who are “they” to have so much power over me? As long as I am happy with myself that’s all that should matter. I had to let go of self hate and love the person God created. Once you let go of hang ups and opinions of other you will feel free to be the beautiful person you truly are.
The inspiration for the name of this blog comes from Psalm 139:14 – I will praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, and I know that full well.
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