Oh man, it's been a minute since I've posted on my blog huh?! Well, it's been an exhausting few months. As I mentioned in September I have been VERY frustrated and stressed out with several things. A small part of that frustration was the ongoing issue with my hair, and I was seriously debating as to
whether or not I wanted to continue relaxing my hair. So what have I decided to do with my hair? Well let's just say I have yet to relax my hair. Initially, I kept telling myself I was just going to do a long stretch until I decided what I wanted to do with my hair. However, as the days and weeks went on I was thinking a relaxer was no longer for me.
I enjoy having straight hair, but in truth I just didn't like how flat and lifeless my hair looked (most of the time). I was proud of myself in terms of what I was able to accomplish with consistency and patience (which was a struggle at times), but I just had the same issues time and time again. Achieving great lengths and maintaining it is A LOT of work (I think growing natural hair can be just as hard, but that's for another post). I became EXTREMELY frustrated because it just felt like my hair hadn't budged past shoulder length due to all the breakage I was experiencing, so I am done with the relaxers. I thought about doing a texturizer, but nah....I'm done. So now it's time to embrace the brave new world of au natural.
As you know, I am all about doing research before plunging into anything. I HAD to do my research. The last time I rocked my natural hair I was in grade school, grade 5 to be exact, and I have since outgrown my pigtails and ribbons. So off into research mode I went. While my hair was safely tucked away in a twisted hair style I was on You Tube, hair forums, you name it gathering information and slowly creep over to the natural side. I was half way there anyway. As you know, as of September 2011, 99% of my hair products are made up of 100% natural ingredients (one of my goals as a relaxed diva). Add over 4 inches of new growth, which is mad thick, and a much better understanding of my hair, I am on my way. I have decided not to do the big chopped (BC) and I am currently transitioning. There are pros and cons for either approach, which I will post. I felt it was the best for me, and would prevent me from going into shock. Lol! I've never been a "jump in with both feet" type of woman, and I wasn't about to start with my hair. I admire woman that can do it though.
So what does that mean for "Diva" and my subscribers? Well, on my end it means very little will change. I have no plans to become a hair nazi, preaching about the many "issues" with relaxers. That's not my style, and has never been. I will continue to provide updates on my progress, challenges I am doing, and provide information that I think people will find helpful. I hope you all stick around as I venture into new territory, but I understand if you don't. As I began my journey in 2009 I found it very important to find women with similar texture and type as my own. Mostly because I thought they were going through similar issues with their hair. But, the one thing I have learned from my journey is that you can get lots of information from almost any woman that cares about hair. Perhaps you'll feel the same way about me.
