My Decision to Become Natural.

Over the last four years I have had many mishaps with my hair, due to relaxing it. My hair would grow for a while, and then the breakage would come back. It all started when I was in the 10th grade, out of now where my hair started to shed, and be combed out the the handfuls. There was a bare patch the started from the front part where my edges started on the left all the way to behind my right ear. It was like my hair was cut down to the new growth, that's how much it came out. So I got my first hair cut and I was so happy, it looked good and the breakage stopped for a while. Until 2008 out of no where once again my hair started to thin, and shed. I found out I was pregnant, and then things got worse from the hormonal change. My hair did the exact same thing, and came out the exact same way. So I got yet another cut Feb.2009. My hair did alright for a while, but then the breakage came back. So my last cut was in Nov. of 2009. My hair got back where it was growing, and then what do I go and do? Over process my hair.:-( I wore my over processed hair until April 7th,2010, and I could take no more. I decided to CHOP. I cut down the back to the new growth, and I was so happy. I did not cut the front because I wanted to first adjust to the change, and I wanted to be able to properly care for my natural hair the right way. So April 11, 2010. I was like I am tired of the way my hair is looking, half natural. So I washed my hair, conditioned it and then went to Chopping again. Why did I do that? I kept seeing permed ends in the back of my hair and I would do the search and destroy, but I think I went to deep in my hair. The results were a disaster. My head was so gapped up, I was so embarrassed. Lucky I did not cut down the front, so I was able to cover up the mess with my half wig. My mom was so disappointed. She had to even up my hair, with clippers. So I am buzzed down now, not to far but it's cute. And I love it. The shape of my head, and it's just a complete different look. I feel great and, NO MORE RELAXERS.!!!. This is a stress reliever for me I have been through so much in the past year not just with my hair, but a certain situation in my life. It just feels good to shed all of that negativity off of me, and transforming my hair was that big relief. So if you are thinking about doing the BIG CHOP do it. It is the start of great things to come for you and your hair.
:-) Shudiara