Hello ladies (and gentleman)... I am starting this blog in efforts to chronicle my journey to natural hair, in particular Sisterlocks... After several years of wanting desperately to embrace "all of me", I've finally decided to "LET IT BE" (Jill Scott voice, hehehehe)... I was inspired by soooo many other ladies all over the country (and all over the world), via the net, to be like Nike, "and just do it"... So, I shall...
What makes my situation a little more complex and complicated is that I have VERY LITTLE SUPPORT. My mother who is beautiful and natural is behind me and that's about it!!! Here in this area of the South (Memphis) many folks still carry some heavy burdens about nautral hair. The brothas are rockin' braids, dreads and even afros; but for the most part, the ladies, not so much... I was told by someone close to me and I quote, "They (locks) look ridiculous, and I hate them. I love you with your hair down and flowing (permed)... I mentioned to my boss that I was interested in locks in passing one day and his response was "Oh Lord, not another Black Power Sista"... So, I recognize that this may cause many heads to turn, and not in good way, but I'm going for it... I am hopeful that my career growth will not be stunted because of my "personal" growth...
Anywho, enough about "them", this is about me... So, I was thinking about pictures of me with natural hair and realized the only one that I have is when I was about 1 1/2 years old. What a shame!!! I posted it as my profile for this blog as a constant reminder of the me that I truly am!!!! It's actually one of my favorite pictures of myself. I was obviously happy, without a care in the world and certainly not consumed with thoughts of inadequacies about hair!!! I want to return their AND I SHALL!!!!
Sisterlocks, here I come... Dr. Cornwell has answered my prayers and I thank her mind, body and soul!!!
Please follow my blog, leave suggestions, comments, positive affirmations and even constructive criticism. I need it all.... Until the next time, LOVE, PEACE AND SOUL!!!!!
5 comments:
You go girl!!
I have so much to learn! I may not be who you want to follow but I find it fascinating and am looking forward to it.
Oh my God!!!!! I love you sooooo much Pam!!!!! Please take the journey with me, I absolutely want you to follow me!!!!!
I am so proud of you!! I transitioned to natural hair while I was in undergrad and it was quite the process. I quickly (and sadly) learned that I had no idea how to take care of my hair in it's natural state. So, I just cut it all off (drastic right??). While it grew back and I went through my many hair phases (baby fro, afro puffs, braids, two strand twists, bald again, and eventually locs), I learned that hair is an integral part of the African American story and I never really thought it was that serious-but it was/is. I had the same fears regarding my career; but it has turned out to be very positive. Confidence and self love emanate through you when it is real. You will be just as beautiful when you transition as you are right now.
Go Ursula!!
Thank you soooo much Terica!!! You'll certainly be an intricate piece to my "puzzle"... Your hair is beautiful and it inspired me as well!!! Thank you!!!!
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