When I made the decision to do the BC (big chop) I wasn't intentionally throwing off the shackles of outwardly imposed European beauty standards or making a political statement. For me, this just wasn't the case.
I came to love my natural locks and learned how to care for them as a result of grooming my son's hair.
As most folks know, black children are born with soft straight, slightly wavy or slightly curly hair that is as smooth as the kids bottom.
As weeks pass the child's hair curls up more and more until their uncut hair resembles an afro. This was the case for my now 3 year old son. As his hair changed I had to figure out what to do with it. Years of relaxing my hair until it was bone straight left me with damaged hair and completely disconnected from my natural hair roots.
I had to learn and learn fast.
Read "Damage Report: Does Going Natural Instantly Repair Hair Damage?" for more of my hair journey and how I grew healthy hair.
I learned to wet his hair before styling to detangle it in order to avoid long screaming sessions.
I switched to all natural Shea butter to seal in moisture and learned different tips and tricks to styling his 4b hair and before long I came to admire his little head of hair - it was easy to comb, soft, healthy and was a compliment magnet!
I figured I could apply the same methods to my hair and have the same glowing results - so far, so good.
Going natural is about loving, nurturing and protecting your hair just as it grows out of your scalp.
It is self care applied to your wonderful hair.
Author:
Chanel Polk
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