Moved to Mini Chop

The photo to end them all: I was sold after seeing this HAIRSPIRATION via BGLH! Love this style!!

I have so much to say regarding the situation that is my hair, I honestly do not know where to begin.

So, after some-odd months (we'll say 6) of not having a relaxer, I am frustrated with the lifeless remains of my hair.Today, I will have my favorite stylist (bka Mama) conduct more of a 'Mini-chop.' I initially made the decision to transition out of my relaxer until I was comfortable with the length. Well, fast-forward to yesterday, when I nearly had an emotional breakdown as I looked at my head.

Needless to say, I was/am fed-up. The catalyst? Well perhaps it was my recurring habit of reaching under my bone-straight, permed hair to caress careless curls. Wow, that most definitely, was unintentional use of onomatopoeia. (LoL! Caress careless curls) I tried, mostly in vain to capture a picture of a more pronounced, curly strand I found after co-washing before going out last night. Try as I might though, I was mostly unsuccessful at snapping a pic.

Point being, it was becoming torturous to play with my natural hair underneath the perm. Also, honestly, I got two, really ignorant comments regarding my hair this week. TWO!

"You gonna cut it shorter than it already is?"

Spoken to me by a friend who genuinely meant no-harm, but truly does not understand my NAPP-tral journey right now. It's OK, because she watched a 'How-To' video with me and was actually speechless!

My 'Go-to' Transitional Style: Cornrows

I have been debating whether or not I would document my Natural Hair Journey on my blog, and have decided to humbly do it. In writing this post, I was trying to think about what photos would purposefully serve as my 'Transition' photos, to date. I have really just begun taking pics of my hair, so as an individual who was humbled and astounded by the large networks of folks going natural, I had too!!

So, posts categorized under Natural Hair Journey will include my exciting, already frustrating experience with getting to know my hair in its most NAPP-tral (natural) state!!

My hair styled after my last perm! Circa Nov. 2009

My 'transitioning,' typical bun. The waves are there :*/ Circa Mar. 2010

The day before my mini chop! Can you tell I am sooooo ready??

"O, lets DO IT!!" Taken: June 12, 2010!!

I would like to end by saying I have really been amazed with all of the NATURAL haired beauties out there. In just this week alone, I have been faced with many of the emotional highs and lows I have read about from others who have dared to share their NAPP-tral journies!!

I was enjoying the company of a great-girlfriend yesterday. As she sat on the couch and watched me anxiously, nervously decide whether or not to BC (well Mini-Chop in my case) she calmly said,

"...You know what Kelly, you are beautiful no matter what! If you cut it, it will be the fresh start you need. Hair grows back! I say, do it for a NEW YOU!!"

Gosh, I love my friends!! My Mom will be here with her shears shortly...

Post-Mini Chop pics coming ssssoon!! Wish me luck :0/

Later Beauties =D