Naturalista experiment part 2
***For part 1 of this series, click here***
This
journey has partially been a rescue-mission. A high-paced courageous effort to
save the edges of my hairline. Noble really, when you think about it. Then it
turned into this creative roller-coaster that was too much fun to stop. If you
know me, or have read my blog, then you know that I like pushing boundaries. I
like stepping out of my comfort-zone. My motto is ‘No what-ifs’. Because I have
better things to do with my time that brood over missed opportunities (Hey, med keeps me pretty busy). All in
all, I’d say it was a successful mission!
So I’ve been rocking my natural hair since 27th August. It was supposed to be a 2-week stint then I kept saying to myself “One more week”. That’s how I found myself here...a month later and still going strong. I am personally determined to keep this up till my birthday (Tomorrow actually....Here’s a hint: I’m in love with Pinacolada cake from Cake city) and then till about next week!
Shout-out to all the September babies reading this blog! |
This
transition has left most people that I know completely baffled. Not because
they don’t understand, but because they’d never seen my natural hair before so
it was all like, “Omigosh! I love your hair!” And I was all like, “Thanks, I
grew it myself” (he he!). At one
point my mom even asked when I was planning on getting my hair braided. I just
shrugged my shoulders. I know that it will have to be braided for the duration
of time that I will be studying for and doing my end-year exams. So mom, that
means Octoberish (Chill, does she even
read this blog?)
I’m sure
some of the girls are dying to know what I’ve learnt this time round:
1.
It’s not difficult at all to care for natural
hair. All you need is a couple of simple protective styles up your sleeve and you’re
good to go.
2.
Key hair products: Shampoo, conditioner,
treatment, hair oil. That’s for just basic care. Start simple, as you figure
out what products are best for you.
3.
I’m developing a real affinity for coconut hair
oil. I like the smell and how it makes my hair feel.
4.
Hair-washing becomes an event. When a
natural tells you she’s staying home to wash her hair, it’s not just an
excuse. You actually have to invest in your hair for great returns.
That said, here are
some of the looks I tried this past month. Hope they inspire someone.
Braid-outs: I finally figured-out how to use this very shiny, gold-coloured scarf that I've owned for years! |
My version of an afro |
Ciao...
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