does nobody like my hair?!

on the lack of representation of tight, tight, tight afros.

no evidence of curls anywhere

people compliment me all the time on my hair, but it’s because i am a hairstylist. i SHOULD be complimented on my hair right? i don’t really have an issue personally because of my job, but what if i wasn’t a hairstylist? would anyone tell me how much they liked my hair? for those of you that don’t know, my hair is a supah dupah tight afro. the pattern can wrap around a toothpick in some areas. i have two patterns, tight and then tighter. for some reason, the hair in my fringe area is less course and the curls are a little looser. the pattern is, let’s say, around the chord of a phone charger. other spots, it wraps around a toothpick…

i do not see curls

4C is the term everyone uses and it basically is the tightest curl a human head can grow. it’s so tight that it’s not even a curl! it’s a frizz essentially. the hairs zig and zag and spin and ‘curl’ in every which way! length that hangs is rare to achieve and SHRINKAGE is REAL!

you see any curls?

how can i make my clients see how beautiful there hair is when there are few representatives of this particular hair type? they hate that it shrinks, they hate that you can’t see the juicy definition of the curls and they always turn me down for a wash n’ go. No one in major marketing has accepted this hair type yet. i believe that’s why so many folks aren’t ready to unleash their frizzy afros! they’re just not ready… hopefully soon!

i know there are some people out there that are using this time (the pandemic) to grow out their afros and to see if they can accept leaving their hair out as is. when you’re ready, so am i!

the fresh perspective...

TREATMENTS We're officially on the countdown to the holidays.  Every morning I wake up and anticipate my attire for the day.  I usually end up donning layers, upon layers because I love the way a fall kit goes.  I love the boots, cardigans and toques.  I love the tights and the corduroy.  I love the light film of cold that lingers in the air.

I don't like the dryness though!  Ugh!  My lips, my feet, my hair and hands... It's a trade-off I guess and I just want to prepare you all.

Treatments are the best way to keep your hairs condition during these dryer times.  You can and should definitely be booking them with any service you receive from now till March.  You can also double up and get a take home deep treatment that you can do on your own every two weeks or so.  How many times you do a 'home treatment' is something you should discuss with your stylist.  He/She would know the type of stress your hair may be under and can recommend a good schedule.

In regards to your nails (hands) and feet, you'll need to chat with your esthetician and get a recommendation here as well.  I know for me, I was told to use a scrub on my cuticles and a heavier lotion for the soles of my dry feet.  My feet are dry ALL the time so I use heavy lotion always (just a little FYI).

Regular manicures and pedicures will eliminate a lot of the guess work related to the maintenance of your dry extremities.  Getting these types of services on a regular basis will keep your cuticles under control, your callouses soft and your feet moisturized...

Treatments are just that...a treat meant for something specific.  Don't sell yourself short! While you're running around this month preparing for the impending snow and large family gatherings, think of your body and all it's dry, cracked and frizzy parts... Take good care, that's the fresh perspective...

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