I love my hair. I adore every coil, curl and kink that swims from my roots. The attention I get, that almost all naturals get, can be nice, fun and GREAT conversations starters but sometimes, I just don't want to be bothered. Not to sound rude but I think it's OK for me not to want to talk "hair" with strangers when I am out and about trying to have coffee or while enjoying a nice meal at my favorite restaurant. No? Don't get me wrong, nine times out of ten I eat, sleep, a dream natural hair but every so often I want a break. A break from the stares of admiration (or disgust). A break from the "Ohhhh, how'd you get your hair like that?" and the occasional hand in hair (that isn't mine), with out permission episodes (has that ever happened to you?!). So with that being said, today, I decided to wrap my crown. I call my hair my crown because for so long I didn't wear it with pride or at least know how to. When I wasn't wearing my hair long, it was cut short, weaved, dye, fried and some more nonsense but now since I know how to wear my crown, I protect it.
To some, hair might not be "that deep" but to others, especially after going through ups and downs, trials and errors with relaxers and breakage; you learn to appreciate the fact that black women can grow long (big), healthy hair. While wearing my hair wrapped today I felt so regal and queen like! I wasn't hiding behind my hair or worrying about my puff being smooshed or cocked to the side or my arch enemy, shrinkage! My mom also loves when my hair is "off my face," she says I look beautiful and the world can see my whole face. I agree! When I see women with their hair wrapped or shaved, I immediately think she's stunning and bold. Today was a good hair day and keep in mind that wearing wraps is a SUPER great protective style. I know you all are going to want to know how I achieved this style, a tutorial is in the works and coming soon!
xoxo,
Alex
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