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I am not my hair


This was my hair before I got a relaxer. 

I got a relaxer when I turned 16 in order for me to be able to focus on school. It took me a total of 4 hours minimum to wash and style my hair and I was exhausted by the end of the process. I loved my hair and cried my eyes out when it was relaxed. 

Forward to post college and I want my hair back! I was always able to go without a relaxer for 4-6 months, I would get a little past that and was unable to manage two textures. In May of 2016 I was able to grow out my natural hair long enough for me to get it chopped (I love having long hair).  It took me about 9 years and about 10 tries to go back to natural. Texture isn't the same but I'll do with what I got. 


This was me and my mommy (my hair styles) the day I got my hair cut. We were on our way to a wedding in Boston. I am in love with the cut. And even curly it's great! I don't have a picture here but I was also able to do the puff (bun) I had always wanted. 



        Until I get back to this look again. 


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