I’ve been on the creamy crack for quite sometime now, since age 12. During college I did a bit of research (YouTube, blogs, and forums), but because of the normal inhibitions of dominant societal views of straight European hair I continued to make excuses and relax my hair. Finally I decided my senior year in college to not care about the status quo. I threw apprehension to the wind and decided to have my mom chop my hair off so I no longer had any relaxer in my hair. It was Christmas Eve 2008 and she was more nervous than I was… after a quick hair wash, with a shaky hand she cut off my locks, I touched my curly baby tendrils took a few pictures, gave myself a pep-talk and haven’t looked back since.The reactions from my friends were mixed, some loved it, some hated it, and some even decided to voice their opinions… and got told off if I didn’t like what they said. However, most people had positive things to say, however through all of the opinions, stares, accolades, and mixed reviews the greatest lesson I’ve learned thru my hair journey is self worth and appreciation for the curves of my face and the uniqueness of my features; which are often times overshadowed by straight limp hair.
Anyone considering it I encourage to take the plunge! You won’t regret it, and if you do… protective style (weave, wig, braids) it up until you do. Because one thing I do know is with the creamy creak off your hair it’s bound to grow healthy and long eventually.
Favorite products…
Aussie Moist Conditioner and coconut oil
Hair care regimen…
Usually I co-wash my hair every couple days and leave in a little conditioner, towel dry it and add a little coconut oil to seal the ends. At night I twist the hair up in about 6-10 twist and fluff in the morning.
Favorite natural hair style…
The curly Fro-hawk!
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