I chopped about half of my hair only a week ago and already I’m noticing a difference; in my hair health, my peace of mind and my confidence. I knew letting go of the damaged ends was the best thing to do for my hair’s health but I had no idea that the results were going to be noticed pretty much immediately.
As mentioned before, I’ve been pondering about cutting my hair for
awhile now. I’d say the majority of the year, on and off. At first I’d
decided that I wanted to try and grow my hair to a longer length. Then
winter came and I was a little bit lost as to how to care for it,
especially because I didn’t have as much time on my hands as I did
before. All that time, something was stopping me and it was denial.
Denial that my hair wasn’t retaining length because it was damaged. So
now I’ve gotten rid of the damaged ends, my hair’s feeling more itself. I
could see the difference in my now ‘fresh’ hair and how it behaves
compared to some of the last bits of my ends that escaped the chop. When
I washed it last week, I looked in the mirror and the ends that were
hanging on were looking almost like relaxed hair in the transitioning
phase (I have subsequently snipped off the remaining ends). I knew I
made the right decision. Now, my carpet’s not made up of afro balls and
it’s no longer stringy and tangling on itself.
I have to also say that last week, I enjoyed nothing more than rocking my free fro. Free fro on Monday, free fro on Tuesday, free fro Wednesday…you get the drift. It’s been awesome, and incredibly liberating. I no longer have to worry about my hair grazing my neck or jacket collar. I’m embracing my shrinkage even more now because it gives my fro a fuller and thicker look. The current length still allows me to braid some mabutu or fat twists in the evening to prep it but it just takes me a little bit longer to do them as there aren’t as few. Plus, the warmer weather’s perfect for my shorter fro. I’m also not taking as long in the mornings to do it as I don’t have to put it up into a style. I find it funny how many people are shocked that I cut it but I wonder what people expected, whether I had damage or not I’d have to cut it at some point. I look forward to seeing it grow but for now, I’m totally loving it!
Happiness.
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so glad i stumbled upon your blog! I hardly ever see blogs with my hair texture, and I think your hair is exquisite!
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you lookso good with short hair!!! love it
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Hey, what did you tie your hair with on the sides?
hey, what did you tie your hair with on the sides
I love your hair and your blog. How do you achieve this look? When I hold mine up, it's never that neat. Please help em
The short hair is so cute on you. Love this style!
Nice blog and your hairs are looks great.
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Hey! I love this blog and adore your pictures! I shared some of your post on NaturalSunshine!
Hi Aisha! I love your blog! 🙂 Had to get that outta the way.
I've been natural almost two years now and when I big chopped I colored my hair (http://swajero.wordpress.com/hair/my-hair-journey/). I really want to retain the color and still not have damaged ends. What would you have done differently after coloring your hair?
Its so obvious you are happy with the shorter fro even though it still looks so full and long.
Btw, i love your Ankara Jacket, really nice 😀
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I was so inspired after I read your insert in the glamour hair mag.Iv decided I want to try it out.Its been 2 months since I relaxed so I'm going for my big cut next month.I'm very insecure about short hair so I'm thinking of dying to a bright colour after my big chop.Think that's a good idea?
I looove your blog. (first time visitor and a 'transitioner')
You are beautiful and your hair looks great too.
your hair still looks fluffy anf full. You really know how to work with short length.
I miss the free fros I use to wear when my hair was shorter. No need to worry about knots and tangles.
Nice.I just did my big chop and I have no idea what my hair type is.All I know is that it so densely packed and tightly coiled.I tried rubbing ecostyler gel in it with the flat of my hand.No results.What to do?
How much did you cut off? It doesn't look like you cut that much, and it still looks great