Hair Journey

Read the article listed below: 

http://blavity.com/every-woman-needs-to-shave-her-head-least/

Then watch this... 

The decision to cut my hair was one that had years of back and fourth thinking. But on New Year's eve 2013 I randomly decided i was not going to wait any longer. With my bestie Shunda we traveled to the barber just as they were closing to make this a real experience.

​Please note I was pregnant and hormonal and ready for some new energy. My hair felt heavy and carried a lot of spiritual weight. As my body prepared to give birth to new life I felt like my hair needed new life too.

After reading that article I must admit that shaving my head made me look at my reflection in such a way that made me re-introduce my self to my self.  All my life I had a head full of hair. Long permed hair, long natural, big over the top afro, then long healthy locs. With no hair I had to begin to accept my beauty for what it really was. 

I would be lying if i said rocking a bald head immediately gave me freedom. It was an adjustment.  The first being i took for granted how much our hair keeps our head room. In the middle of January I realized hats would become my best friend. lol

There were days when I looked in the mirror and LOVED what I saw- short bald hair and all. Then there were other days when I refused to leave the house because i did not feel a feminine ounce of energy. 

Three years later and I am back on #teamlocs. Almost shoulder length hair I KNOW that if i ever get tired of it cutting my hair is nothing. Been there. Done that. 

Your perception of hair will change if and when you decided to do a big chop. While I an't promise the journey will be without its highs and lows I still very much so would encourage any woman to try it. 

#peace
#queenegra
​#melanatedmama

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Circa 2012

Circa 2015

Circa 2011