Always Kinky: Long Hair Don’t Care

Clip! Clip! Snip! Snip! So I have had a run in with the scissors but if you know me this part has never bothered me. The first time I cut my hair my Dad was in shock! I just cut it all off because I was tired of having a lot of hair. It has never been about transitioning or anything else it was just more about change. I do think that it is a pure self-esteem boost because people look at you as if you have it all together. Funny how that works ehh? Well last night I went ahead and got rid of about 4 inches of hair I didn't want, leaving about 12 inches of "good" hair. Yet I think I want to go for more. Wish me luck!

Always Kinky: Summer Hair

As the summer approaches I am left wondering what will I do with this crown of glory? I am always tempted to dye, cut, or braid my hair during this time off. I have been trimming my hair like crazy. But of course the more i trim the faster it grows back. My purpose in life is not to have long hair so *shrugs*. I do want my hair to be healthy and perhaps thick. I know that my hair is not thick so I guess I can settle for healthy. What is your summer routine?

Always Kinky: Pollen Woes

A conversation with my mommy ( a post loc TWA wearing lady) gave me an idea that I wanted to share. I have been having serious sinus issues and have developed a love affair with the Neti Pot. (Yeah it's gross, but I love to see what comes out). Here is the conversation:
Mommy (who is in the medical profession): your allergies wouldn't be so bad if you washed your hair more often.
Me( having just co-washed for a set of unruly perfect curls): Whaaaah? *crazy eyes*
Mommy: With all that hair you have flying around I am sure you put that pollen all over your pillow and sheets. That's why your sinuses are worse at night.
Me: Hmmmph

I love my Mommy but she has a TWA, this took me back to my college days (when I kept my hair shorter than a TWA). It brings a new meaning to the wash-n-go. So I now have more reasons to cut my hair short…(like I needed more). Maybe it would cut down on my sinusitis and free me from my nightly Neti-pot rendezvous'!

Say Cheese Mommy!

Always Kinky: Hair Typing

Giving your hair a grade? I have been reading about the system on hair typing and I feel the need to weigh in on this issue. I have mixed feelings about this particular issue. On one end I feel like it can be useful in social/beauty networking where you don’t really get to compare hair for styling purposes. For example I see a style I like and think I may be able to rock it but I am not so sure if my curls would work. I guess this particular time would be fine to ask “What is your hair type?” On the other hand I feel like black women especially get so caught up in comparing and feeling inferior when it comes to hair sometimes I feel it may be best just to let each person figure it out themselves. Even in my experience as a life-long #naturalhair chick, my hair has gone thorough changes and if I did not know my hair, it would have been difficult to make the necessary adjustments. If you would like to know more about hair typing check it out. By the way I think I am 3C and 4A. In case you cared *smiles*

Always Kinky: Straight to the Beach?

AAAAAHHHHH! Relaxation!   
I will be heading south to Daytona for my annual Homecoming Festivities this coming weekend. Many days of seafood, parties and my most favorite of all....the beach. First I hope the weather is LOVELY so that I can enjoy the waves. Secondly, what am I gonna do with these lovely tresses? Currently I am rockin the "Ceramic Treatment" also known as, flat ironed 'do. Soooooooo? I will arrive in Daytona and check the weather, if it is chilly then I will rock the hair as is. If it is HOT :-) then in the water I go!  I will pack in preparation for all hair emergencies but if all else fails I will have my Herbal Essence "Hello Hydration" conditioner and my twist out.. I love having all of these options sitting at my finger tips..

Always Kinky: Fail

I was CLUELESS! It has been many moons since I have had a bad hair day. Let me explain to you my idea of good hair, any style that allows me to put on makeup and leave the house without looking twice at the mirror. So please imagine my dismay when I glanced in the mirror at work... *gasps*. No wonder peoples eyes lingered a little more at the top of my head (this is very difficult because I stand 6 feet tall when I dont have on my 3 inches or more heels). Kinks and Naps have never been my enemy. I have walked out of a building with long tresses hitting below my shoulder through the rain. By the time I got to my car, the hair hit my ears....No sweat! I keep bobby pins in my car so keep it moving.

This day was a bit different. The night before, I decided to do a dry twist out. When the hair is dry it will be bigger than if it is wet. This look works wonders.....as long as there is not rain on the horizon. My hair turned out to be half dry and half kinky! in the wrong places. I guess I should check the mirror more than once a day?