how it started

i like my hair. it took me years to finally accept my natural texture. even the strongest relaxer can't make your hair grow straight. every 6-8 weeks, my natural wave pattern would emerge. i'd rush to get it relaxed again to hide my new growth (can't be seen with nappy hair!). back in 2001 i lost my job and couldn't afford to go to the salon every 2 weeks and get my hair done. it was then i realized something so fundamental and simple but made such a huge impact on my life: God didn't create me with naturally straight hair, so who am i to try to improve his perfection? how did my acceptance of my natural hair texture impact my life so profoundly? i know it sounds like a far leap but being in my natural state felt right. i felt beautiful as i was. i didn't have to alter myself. i felt so empowered and more confident. i tried explaining that to my family and friends. they just looked at me with the "yeah, whatever" look. i am freed by wearing my hair natural allows me the freedom of not worrying about humidity or fear of getting it wet. i take pride in the natural wave pattern of my hair. if i feel like wearing it straight, i can always blow it out and flat iron it. but i don't do that often. i'm sorta petrified about putting heat on my hair. my hair has grown longer than it has ever been. i even started using natural products such as avocado, honey, eggs, olive oil, etc. i have 2 young daughters and i hope to instill in them the love of their own soft, thick, kinky hair.

*wow. i've long admired and read other people's blogs, now i have my own. yay! *

first i want to say, i'm new at this. please bear with me and be patient. i'm learning as i go.

this blog is a narrative or chronicle of my hair. sounds simple and perhaps mundane - but honey, i will have you know, my hair has an attitude all it's own! i have natural ethnic or otherwise known as nappy hair. i have been wearing it natural for about 5 years. i don't know what to do with it exactly, but my curiousity with Sisterlocks(tm) has been piqued. in fact, seeing the other sisters' hair blogs inspired me to create my own. my research has taught me a quite a bit, however, i feel like i need to know more. i contacted 2 consuiltants but none have contacted me back. it's been over a week. i guess i should start my search again. i'm about 80% sure that i want Sisterlocks(tm). i like the styling freedom and how they promote healthy hair growth. i would love to talk to anyone else who has Sisterlocks(tm). well, i've got to run. until next time, peace and love.