One thing I’m beginning to hate more and more is when people give their unsolicited opinion about my hair.

When your hair is relaxed, people don’t comment on your hair daily. Nobody has anything to say. For some reason, when it’s natural, they feel the need to tell you which styles they like and which styles they don’t like. They offer suggestions for what you should do to your hair and how you should style it. When did they become certified cosmetologists for natural hair?! I’m just saying!

Yesterday, a co-worker was telling me that I should try blowing my hair straight before I put it into a bun. She suggested going to the Dominicans so they can blow it out and she also suggested using a hair serum (read: silicone) to help straighten it.

First of all, why would I straighten my hair just to bun it? Second of all, when did she become the product expert?

I do my hair the way I like it. I use the products I like and anyone with an unsolicited opinion can go thaaaat way! —–>

Thanks,
Management

Today I’m officially 16 months post relaxer!!

I have more than 60% natural hair. I’ll have a better estimate when I wash it again. I’ll also be sure to include pics (probably tomorrow). I’ve been sticking to my hair care regimen. My products have been consistent. I think I have a good idea of what my hair likes as far as shampoos and conditioners go. The next thing I’ll be experimenting with it styling products, but not just yet.

I’ve been pretty consistent with taking my multivitamin and biotin. My water intake has been pretty consistent, but it wouldn’t hurt to increase the amount. I’ve been learning how to do more cute protective styles (Thanks YouTube!). I just need to try sleeping more. I spend a lot of time on the computer looking at hair related sites when I come home from work. *shocker* I end up going to sleep really late and I know that’s not good for me… or my hair!

If I had balls, I’d cut off the relaxed ends of my hair. My hair has grown to the point where the new growth is well into my ponytail. *hi5*

I love my natural hair. I keep wondering why I ever relaxed my hair. Well… I know why, I just don’t understand why I would have wanted such lifeless, limp hair. Natural hair has so much life and personality and energy and versatility!

XOXO,
Rece