Natural hair moment: Peace with my hair

Hey all!

One and a half weeks ago, I was at my wits end with my hair:

I felt as though it was just there.  While very thankful for my head-full, I didn't feel snazzy or pulled together.  No, I just got dressed and dealt with my hair.  I wanted a change, but I wasn't sure how I wanted it to change, know what  I am saying?  After all, over the course of more than 10 years, I had cut it short to be natural, grown it out, had braids (once), twisted, and bantued it.  What else could be done?

Then it hit me: I have done it all....now what is it that I WANT to do with it?  I have already experimented, and have shown my natural-headed daughters what it is you can do with natural hair and how beautiful and versatile it is. I have already muscled through the "awkward" hair phases to get it longer. I have done bold things with both color and texture.  Now it was time to rest and rock a banging look for me!

So last Thursday, I did what I call a reset BC (big chop), and here is my fresh new look:

I really love it! My hair is in control and I can pull myself together at a moments notice.  I can wash and style it with my go-to products as much as I desire, and I know the result that I am going to see. I can also be more dramatic with the color (hey, when I mentioned blonde, my hubby didn't even flinch...he told me to go for it when we take a vacay! That way, I will have time to adjust to the change by myself first, and then with the people who see me everyday. Stay tuned for that pic! ;-) )

I have no unrealistic expectation of my coif this go 'round.  I have played with my hair long enough to know that my curls aren't going to do anything else than what they do, and I have learned to be fine with that.  In fact, this new look is not so much about my hair as it is about my head. Yes, I have a nice small head that I am highlighting with this short 'do. No shame in my game here!

I am cool with my hair, and I am cool with myself.  My 43rd birthday is in 4 days, and I am excited to see what God has for my life and for those connected to me! I hope that my confidence inspires yours,

Rockin' the new 'do with a more mature me,

Dee