The Big Chop and the Holidays

Hey Ladies! Here is my big chop story from the holidays . Just want to inspire and support

So one Friday night I was in a great delimma of deciding if i was going to chop my hair that upcoming Monday or wait a little longer for more growth. The thought became pretty scary and I could tell that I was in a position to punk out. I would say one minute "Oh I can't wait until the BC on Monday" and in the other "OMG what if I look like a boy? What if it looks horrible? I have family coming in and I don't want them to talk about me and looking at me crazy!" After the weekly wash and many hours of this debate ,I couldn't take it anymore. I took my hair sisscors and started cutting off the permed ends . About an hour and a wash later my hair looked like what my sister described" A small child had climbed on my head " afro . I had alot more new growth than I thought. As I looked in the mirror I kept saying to myself " Man this is pretty nice ! I Love it !!!" At this point I would ride off into the sunset like Princess Tiana( Princess and the Frog ) and live happliy ever after but not so fast! I had to face the family .

Saturday I hid my fro under a satin bonnet and a skully cap . I knew Sunday I had to reveal the hair (Church and scully hats don't mix) so I purchased some giovanni 50:50 Balanced Hydrating -Calming Conditioner and Shampoo, washed, and flat twisted my hair. Sunday morning, all things evil arose . Mom's reply was " Girl what did you do to your hair ! It was so long and pretty " The Family from out of town reply was "OH you...you cut your hair. " Some just looked confused and disturbed. At this point I began to feel unsure about my hair and then I thought to myself "When I was created by God, there was nothing that he was uncertian about . He knew that I was to be caramel colored that I would be tall and that I would natually have " Kinky" hair . It was not a mistake . So I shouldn't be ashamed or unsure of what God has given me naturally . As the week went on I became confident and here and there I would get an occasional" I like your hair ! or " That looks good on you " and the one from my mom " You look cute " So as you transition just make up in your mind that you are going to be fly anyway regardless of hair type. Be happy that you have hair and it grows in a shape of a halo. But most importantly celebrate that God has given it to you . So many times we complain about the things that are wrong with us we forget to thank Him for the things HE has given us like the versatillity of our hair to express our creativity.

Peace love and Afros

Tay



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So inspirational! You had me in tears!

Cute! How long did you transition?

Thanks. 9months. I was suppose to wait until March.

this cut looks really good. i wonder how much new growth i have it seems like i only have 1/2 inch sometimes even though it has been 4 months. but reading your story has inspired me. I like what you said about god being deliberate in how he made us. thank you very much.

Just beautiful! Thanks for such an inspirational story!

Very inspirational - thanks for sharing. Your hair looks marvelous. Happy Hair Growing...

Awesome story!

Thanks for sharing! I know this will inspire transitioners and naturals too.

Awww...that was wonderful! Thanks for that inspiration. I'm yet holding on....

Thanks Ladies!!!

Thanks so much for sharing your story, it was very encouraging.

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