The big chop

I’m still a bit shocked.. I had the guts to do it. Back in November 2011, I went to a salon to cut my relaxed hair. I’ve over used ponytails, weaves and breads all my life. I have to say I have nothing agaisnt them, they were pretty darn pratical and beautiful. I did not however feel confortable with it. I did not feel good in my own skin. 

I spend 5 years not cutting my hair because I thought I’d look like a boy and my brothers were already making fun of how much of a tomboy I was. Being a big sports fan, playing videogames and hating make-up and “girl stuff” did not help my cause within my traditional african family.

But for the past year, i’ve turned into this rebellious girl aka myself and I stand for myself and no longer hang around those who try to diminish me. So I did it. 

Here’s are pics of me from the past year.

I clearly had no idea what to do with my hair that day…..

I went for a weave….during the summer.

And now I cut all my relaxed hair off.

Strangely enough I never got more attention from boys in my life… But I’m pretty sure the attention has more to do with my confidence than my looks.

So for me 2009 was the year I dealt with my nose, 2010 my skin, 2011 was my hair. For 2012, I need to accept my weight. I fing myself to be way too skinny which often makes people laugh.

If you also transitioned to natural hair. I’d love to hear your story!

1. mildredbod8 liked this
2. cranialconcepts said: I didn’t transition, I big chopped but you look beautiful! I’m even more proud of myself when I look in the mirror and the confidence of being natural is the best journey of self-discovery.
3. calishi posted this