Last week, while I was sitting under the dryer at the salon, I was texting one of my girlfriends. She asked me how much longer I planned on getting my hair done at the salon. I immediately told her probably forever. She replied that one of the reasons she decided to go natural was to save money on getting her hair done. I told her I enjoyed going and I wasn't very good at doing my own hair, blah blah blah, etc etc etc. Then I started to think about it some more.I was raised going to get my hair done religiously. I had my first relaxer at around age 3, and my mom took me every two weeks since then. I was thrilled when I got my first job when I was 16, because then I had my own spending money and could go get my hair done every week! Then I left for college, became poor, and couldn't go to the salon. My hair definitely suffered for it. After graduation and being all grown up, I went back to my salon going ways, and have even kept it up while I am transitioning my hair.
I think I have to change my thinking about taking care of my hair. In the last couple of months I have learned so much about my hair that sometimes I feel like I know more than any stylist I have ever had. However, because of my own experiences I still associate healthy hair with going to get it "done." One of my next goals is going to be to break out of that mindset.
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Believe me, I am a certified Cali girl and I never had a relaxer, but my hair HAD to be flat-ironed growing up, which is probably nearly as bad.
Even though I ADORE my stylist back home, I fee like I may know more about my hair and how to care for it that her. But she is very smart with haircare, and is all about the health of the hair. But she probably has never thought to do an ACV rinse of shealoe, which saved my curls:-D
I love where you head is at, girl. It sounds like you are really beyond the superficial part of hair and really getting into the thoughts of what your hair means to me. I love it!
Thanks for your comments!
One thing I appreciate about my stylist, and probably why I will continue to go to her, is that she is definitely all about healthy hair and not just the "style." If there is something I want to do to it and she doesn't think my hair can handle it, she will be honest and let me know.
I wanted to get color and highlights, and she told me no, not while my hair is transitioning. I appreciate her honesty instead of just taking my money.
I applaud your stylist. We need more of those. And she's supportive of you growing out your relaxer? That's a keeper, honey:-D
Wait, wait, wait! You're in Texas, have you been to Uncle Funky's Daughter? It is my DREAM to go there!
Hi. Just found your blog through Longhaircareforum.com. I've been in Dallas for 5 years and haven't found a stylist that knows healthy hair. I would appreciate any recommendations.
Hi Deneen! What part of town are you in?
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