My Natural Hair Journey

 

 

Before I found out that I was expecting, I really didn't know what was wrong with me. Even though it was long over due, I just didn't want to get a relaxer. I was so disgusted and tired of my hair, these were feelings that has never overcome me before. Out of no where, one day in April 2011 I grabbed the shears, sat in my mom's chair and passed them to her. Shocked, she turned me around and asked what was she supposed to do with those? I told her I wanted my hair cut off immediately. We both were just wondering what in the world was wrong with me. Weeks later I found out that I was expecting. That's what was wrong with me, I decided that day, since I already worked in the salon around so many chemicals I would not be getting another relaxer, I was going to go natural. I stuck to my word during my pregnancy, I didn't get any more color or relaxer. By December 2011 when I gave birth to my son, I had only two inches left of relaxer on my ends because of my drastic haircut. After baby, just like the old folks said, I didn't wash my hair until I felt the immediate urge to get a relaxer somewhere around the beginning of February 2012. I regretted it right after my fresh roller wrap got old. What had I done? I was only trying to feel somewhat like myself again. I felt that I was too far deep in the water so in May 2012 right before my graduation at Alabama State University, I got another relaxer. I realized that my hair was so much less complicated without a relaxer, being so free was totally me. That was my last relaxer, the best hair decision I could have ever made was going free. I began to get relaxer at the age of 4 and it was life for me, all I really knew. I felt at times as if I couldn't breathe without my relaxer. Today, my mind and soul has transitioned along with my hair and I don't think I will ever go back. During the winter months I usually get Silk Outs, during the spring and summer months I'm usually free, I do my hair, usually a high ponytail, in the shower. Some times I will do twist outs, (pictured above). It is amazing how in the last 5 years I would say, at least 80% of our clientele has also transitioned and are now completely natural as well. It's an amazing, priceless experience, I love being a curly girl.

 

 

Lord, please lead us to the school that you have for my son!!! TIA

This is my prayer right now, the time has come to select a daycare/ school for my son. My baby has never been away from me and I know that its going to take some real adjusting for the both of us. However, he needs to be around other kids, besides him being 2 years old and literally reading, "Happy Birthday" where ever he sees it (we're constant Sprout watchers) his vocabulary has also made me need to sit down a few times. Within the past 2 weeks I have visited at least 20 daycares, all on the Western side of town. I have literally been disgusted because on our side of town our kids, at two years old are being taught their ABC's, numbers, days of the week, months of the year, a few songs and thats it. the directors of these daycares have proudly expressed this to us, I was very unsure so I decided to drive to the other side of town to see what they had available, so much but it seems impossible to get in, some waiting lists are so long my baby won't be able to get in until next year. It's crazy, but when I took the tour of those school I could understand why. Its awesome and amazing to see what those 2 year olds are learning, from Spanish to French, basic songs, games and words to get them familiar with the language (similar to a Diego Adventures) to not only learning their ABC's based off of memorization but actually feeling the sandpaper letters as they learn everything it is to know about that particular letter, the same goes for the numbers. Some ladies in the beauty shop has recommended some other daycares for me to tour, I have yet to do so. I'm so overwhelmed right now. on top of that I have a serious case of mommy brain. My baby is extreamely in need of my attention all the times it seems like, it makes it so difficult to do things productive. I just want somewhere where he will be happy all while gaining the best education possible for a 2 year old. Where ever he goes, God already knows, I'm just waiting for Him to reveal it to me. I went back to the school I attended when I was 2- kindergarten, they gave me a good tour. It was nice, they are learning there, they are on the Abeca system, but not much compared to the schools on the other side of town. If push comes to shove and I have to settle, that will be the best place for him to be. I'm just waiting for God to show me if that is where he wants my babylove to be. Im so confused, but God has this.

Finally! I'm on StyleSeat

I have been feeling as if I've neglected my blog, but now I'm back, wondering what I will be writing about soon thats like a blur but I do know that I'm back. For the first time this morning, I went to Styleseat now I know what all the hype has been about. I worked on my profile on and off for the most of today now I'm finished with the hard part, (creating a service menu with descriptions of the services, etc.). I can honestly say I've been sleeping on this site. I like it, it can be such a convience, in due time I will try to persuade my clients to book through the site. It's like a open appointment book that tracks nearly everything the stats are awesome. It even sends automatic emails to your clients to thank them for booking, it sends I miss you emails and I saw something about birthdays, not sure if it automatically sends out birthday wishes or just reminds us. Also, I downloaded the app, its awesome as well it sends just about every imaginable update to your phone. I could honestly go on and on about it however I'm stopping now, but I do highly recommed using this FREE, awesome method to all stylist and everyone who works for themselves, I even saw a tattoo artist on there. Its a convient place.  I was kind of uneasy about posting this screen capture because it has the salon address on it but I guess thats all in it, if you catch my drift.