My Two-Year Natural Hair Journey! Bliss! Frustration!

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So, let’s go on a journey, shall we? Let’s take it back to 2014.
I just gave birth to Bear in November 2013 and was enjoying the perils and joys of motherhood. Sometime in the spring, I noticed the one thing so many have warned me about – postpartum hair loss. And not a little.
A LOT.
I was debating for a while to chop off my hair, even as far back as 2008. I’ve always played with my hair, be it braids, weaves, wigs, or relaxers. In my humble opinion, I think everyone should experiment with their hair at least a few times in their lives.
Anyway, my hair was falling out by the patches and as much as I love my wigs, sometimes it can get a little too damn hot in L.A. to be wearing one. So I decided to just chop it all off!

On the floor!
And honestly, I haven’t looked back.
I’ve become a bit of a product junkie (as most naturals will attest to), and I love experimenting with different looks, styles, and hair accessories. My hair has been its natural dark brown,

I’ve dyed it to red,

and even had a bad experiment with fuchsia, purple, and blonde (which still came out pretty awesome when it grew out).

Now, as I’m growing out my most recent dark purple semi-permanent leave-in,

I’m preparing to dye my hair either a deep blue or a deep purple. Exciting!
Here are my tips for being natural, in no particular order –

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It’s your hair. Yes, I have to say that because there will be some people who will not be down on what you’re doing. Fuck them. It’s your hair.
Know (and accept) your hair type can and will change. Adapt along with it.
Experiment with different products and looks! Be reasonable. Some products are great but they can be pricey.
Invest some time in watching YouTube tutorials. There are a ton out of there and some can really give you some great tips.
Follow a few natural hair care blogs like NaturallyCurly, Curl Mart (it’s more of a store than anything), and even some on IG. Be careful, though…if you follow too many you might become overwhelmed.
There are going to be times you won’t be able to stand your hair. Protective styles are your best friends.

That’s it! I’m so glad I’ve met a few CurlFriends through here and IG! It’s great to be on this journey together!