I’ve been natural since 1998. I used to hate getting perms. Getting burned, scabs on my scalp and the everyday high maintenance hype was driving me crazy. It was too much so I decided to get rid of it. I slowly began the process of letting it go by not getting retouches. Then one day I took a bottle of vinegar and added it to my shampoo and I guess you can say I stripped it. I then clipped my own ends and started getting it braided and getting weaves added on. Transitioning was quite easy for me because I was on a mission: get rid of that hateful perm! Plus I wanted my hair life to be simple and low maintenance, now that's what I'm talkin' about!
Since becoming natural, I notice my walk is even different. I walk with my head held higher. My posture is straight. And I love being me with this head full of beautiful hair. And I love that I am a role model for young girls at the elementary school I work at.
Her hair is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat is WONDERFUL!!! Young girls in Elementary school need a role model like you before they start that dreadful process of conforming to what mainstream society deems as beautiful. I wish someone like you was around when I begged my mom to make my hair straight. I'm back on the right track now though. 100% natural and loving it!
ReplyDeleteOh. My. God that puff! Gorgeous, wonderful, inspiring, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMy hair wants to be like yours when it grows up Pam...lol Beautiful!
ReplyDeletethank you all for your compliments and vote--good luck to everyone--remain blessed!!
ReplyDeleteYou have the coolest hair style I've ever seen! I can truly understand how you've changed down to you walking taller, going natural feels so freeing of a weight on your shoulders.
ReplyDeleteKeep doing you, 'cause you're great!
Kay, I say the same thing!!! Beautifully inspiring, Pam!!!
ReplyDeletePam's story is one many of us can relate to. I think it's awesome she can also convey hair confidence and pride to the little ladies. She gets my vote!
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