It's growing and taking on a life of its own. I measured a solid 4 on top this morning. And although I love it, I'm getting a little bored. I need to get serious about figuring out this scarf thing. That might give me some options that I'm looking for. A few weeks ago a colleague asked me how I comb it...uuuh, I don't. I run my fingers through it (somewhat) in the shower. Combing is so overrated for natural hair. Then another colleague said it would loc and I'm like...no, it won't. I rinse it every day. Yeh, I don't suppose some people couldn't grasp it if they wanted to. I'm going to try flat twists soon and try the twistout again with the headband. That first experiment didn't go to well, but it's worth a try.
I got a funny look from a family member yesterday. I'll see Grandma on Sunday and I'm sure she'll do the same. It bothers me some, but they'll get used to it...I guess. The truth of the matter is the look changes as my hair grows. I think, as I previously determined, that people accept the short natural look more readily. It's so much more common. I just read an article about people's reactions to this congress woman's natural hair. People just don't know how to take it. A friend of mine said that he took up for me when his friend questioned my hair. That was nice of him. I appreciate it, but I guess I shouldn't let it bother me because that's just the way it's going to be. He understands that I'm going through a process of letting it grow and eventually, I'll do some different things with it. [Gosh, I should be at work] Everyone is in love with the long flowing locks, but I just don't buy into that standard of beauty. My hair is healthier in its natural state and I know it loves me for my choice, no matter how difficult it was and will continue to be. It's a little lonely, but It's a very personal decision. I'm looking forward to pulling it back in a puff when it gets longer...so lazy. I mean, I don't do anything now but wash and go. I'm going to make an appointment for May or June, before the end of the week, to get my ends professionally trimmed. I'm not excited about the prospect of getting it straightened, but it may be a necessary evil to get a good trim. I'm hoping she can style it too and I'm really hoping that I'll like it since I know I'm going to pay a grip for it.
