Needless to say, I was intrigued. I spent so much time haranguing the nurses to tell me their hair stories, and to show me pictures of all their hairstyles, that one finally decided that I needed to experience it first-hand. And in the spirit of living local, I insisted that I get it done at a tree-salon (where you sit on a rented plastic stool under the shade of a tree, and – God forbid, if it rains – the hairstylist somehow nestles an umbrella between her elbow and hip while doing your hair).

I lasted a grand total of seven hours with my braids (felt a migraine coming on because I wasn’t used to the tension on my scalp, and had to run out and get one of those special unpicking combs – I still have it:D). But it was still the best hair experience of my life, sitting under that tree, seeing magic worked into hair all around me, ‘carrots’ and ‘pineapples’ sprouting everywhere. And all those conversations I had with strangers, just walking up and touching my hair and telling me that they’d never have believed it could be braided African-style!

And yes, I did get some dirty looks from local Indians on the way home. Yes, by that time I’d been in the country long enough to understand what that was all about. I haven’t read much of your blog yet, but I imagine yours must be a very special marriage, blessed and built to last. Cheers!

I admire my baby sister. She’s better than me when it comes to hair acceptance. She has gotten so tired of her hair that she’s plan on getting cut it almost bald( partially because her micormini’s(braids took a chunk of her hair out).

She’s always been a person who could care less about what people thought about her hair. Though I Iike short hair, I struggle with my hair being super short like that, I prefer it being moderately short like Shawnie O’neal’s length.

You might want to try Kinky-Curly hair products or Carol’s Daughter Hair Milk. You can alway use curling gel! I have naturally curly hair with a slight wave to it and I use a curling gel!

Well anyway may our LORD JESUS continue to bless you,your husband, and your children!!!

Stay encouraged on your natural hair journey!

Also, go to http://www.kinky-curly.com okay?

God Bless everyone on this Christmas Season!!!!

I haven’t seen the movie yet, but I relax my hair because it’s simply more manageable. However, now that I started using refined coconut oil to moisturize my hair, I relax my hair every 5 mths….6 mths is stretching it. I have thick hair and I like the body in my hair after flat ironing it. I just hate applying heat to it and I’m not too fond of wrapping it either. —yeah I have my own issues. lol However, I do comb all my hair back and tie it up in a silk scarf.

As for the weaves, it was never really my thing. But I don’t see a problem with women who choose to rock ‘em. If it looks good on you and makes you feel good…..do u.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy your thanksgiving!!! Be blessed…