I'm OBSESSED with black natural hair!
I'm fascinated by the fact that I have four the different textures grow out of my scalp. Some parts of my head sport wiry tight coils, others a wavy dense bush, while my front texture is a combination of loose and straight hair. I've never quite understood the natural hair classification 3a,b,c? 4a, b,c? I gave up at some point when I saw an 'S' and 'Z' curl pattern classification. Whatever!
As beautiful as black natural hair is, it's definitely incredibly high-maintenance hair. Never mind Brazilian and Peruvian hair! The sheer amount of time and care one spends in gathering natural products, ensuring that hair products are free of sulphates, petroleum, and other harmful chemicals, co-wash and deep conditioning time, protective styling done once in every two days, can definitely take its toll on the patience challenged girl.
Few weeks ago, my fuse had burned out and I lost all patience with the dense bush on my head. I'd been eyeing this funky look for a while. It looked incredibly low maintenance and had the three 'S' - Sexy, Stylish and Smart! With my mind made up, I headed to the salon. The ladies sent up a cacophony of shrieks when I explained to the barber what I wanted done.
"Cut your hair? Noooooooo!!!!"
"After all the time you've invested in 'training' this hair?'
"Oh my God! Your hair is amazing. Don't! Please!"
"Why nah?"
Oh dear! I definitely picked the wrong time to come get a haircut. I ended up spending a ton of money having the hair braided and tucked away before I changed my mind again.
I've been trolling the internet and have found some veritable hair inspirations which have re-enforced my love for the hair God has given me...kinks, coils, knots and all. Enjoy...
KA-POW! Sheer beauty! As the only known thing on earth that absolutely defies gravity, black natural hair ROCKS!!!
Peace and Love,
xxx
Isi-Aki.
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