Day 1

I am choosing to write about my hair journey because I know that there are a lot of women out there who need the support or who want to make the transition and are afraid. Afraid of what others will think and say. Afraid of how they will be viewed by corporate America. Just afraid!!

Well, I am married to a white man and I am a teacher. I will have to go through my journey looking my husband and his family in the eye as well as a group of middle school students who we know can be very cruel. So if I can do it you can too.

My reasons for making this decision are many. One I am just tired. Tired of spending the money. Tired of my scalp feeling as if it is on fire from the chemicals. Tired of trying to force my hair to do things that it was never meant to do. Most of all I am tired of being someone who I am not. God made me a certain way and for years I have hidden behind chemical products. I am tired of hiding this natural beauty that he has given me.

For the past 8 years being on the creamy crack I have had numerous flare ups from eczema. For about 3 years prior to the flare ups I use to just wear my hair braided. I did not have all of the problems that I have now. I listened to mass media and went on the creamy crack diet. Getting relaxer after relaxer. My scalp started to rebel. I had more and more flare ups which made me have to use more and more products and eventually medication to control the outbreaks. Finally, about 3 months ago I realized this is STUPID!!! So I went to a new stylist who specializes in natural hairstyles. I talked at length with her about the process but I didn’t start right away. She said that I needed to be ready mentally. Well I had been thinking about it for quite some time. So I went in on Saturday September 12 and did it. I decided to go ALL NATURAL!! No more creamy crack for me.

I LOVE to excercise to this is going to be a huge transition for me.  I worked out before the hair appointments so we shall see.  Right now I am super excited.  I know that is is going to be slow going but I am up to the challenge.  Let's hope that the excitement continues over the week and months ahead.

Listen ladies, I am afraid too but I think in the long run my hair and health will thank me.