So last night I had a moment... a moment of natural hair remorse.
After twisting my hair last Thursday so that it would look FABULOUS for the masquerade ball Friday night, I found my hair in need of yet another twisting session on Sunday night. I couldn't bring myself to do it...I mean, I started to and then I was like eff it!! My arms get tired and so do my fingers, and I have to re-twist my hair entirely too much (it seems like). I guess it doesn't help that my son's hair is a TWA and I have to braid/twist his hair once a week, too. The only word to sum it up is FRUSTRATION.
One thing about type 4 hair is that you can only do so much to it that will make it look any different. My curl/coil pattern is off the chain, and no matter how much product I use or how tight I twist, there is not much difference in the look/feel of my hair. Maybe for a day, but then my stubborn curls say to hell with all the jazzy-ness and it's back to normal.
I'm getting the itch for a change...I haven't the slightest idea what that change will be, but I know something has gotta give soon to keep me motivated. It might be time for another break, and put my hair up in braids or something. Maybe it will be color. All I know is it is definitely time to ponder the subject.
Today was a rough hair day...hopefully tomorrow will be better. Any advice ladies??
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I know what you're feeling. When I was not feeling well, the thought of having to twist my hair nearly killed me. I don't have any advice, but I do know the minute I braid my hair, I miss playing with my coils and styling my hair. Remember, it's only a passing remorse, because you know if you put some relaxer in your hair you will not be pleased the minute you wash it out.
ReplyDeleteOk, I have a question. I am in the "transition". Damn, that sounds like I am about to get a sex-change, anyway I am transiting( that better).I am also having some moments where I want to take my sirloin ends and taco meat edges back to the creamy crack, but I know that there will be light at the end of the tunnel. Would it be better for me to cut it all off or let the relaxer grow itself out while keep triming the ends. Help!
ReplyDeleteLOL! I feel your pain. I made it about 4 months into my transtition before I felt that way and it was at that moment that I decided to just cut it all off. For me, it was easier to learn how to take care of my natural hair and to stop spending so much time babying my relaxed ends (that were eventually going to get cut off anyways)...
ReplyDeleteCutting it all of is scary, but there are so many options these days. You can keep your hair covered with braids/twist extentions as you adjust to the new length and texture. I did this for about 2-3 months before I had the courage to wear my hair out :)