The Bad Hair Days

Going through my natural hair journey, I have quickly learned that bad hair days come with the territory. There are multiple days when I don't have a clue what to do with my hair. It is definitely a huge transition from having relaxed hair to having very curly thick hair. I have gotten so accustomed to being able tie my hair up in a ponytail when it was relaxed that it is a little frustrating not being able to do that with my hair now, mainly because it is shorter than what I am used to.

When I first started growing my hair out, I had so many bad hair days I tired anything possible to make my hair look at least halfway presentable. Having two different textures was a hassle to work with. I tried straightening it, but it was a loss cause when I stepped outside in the summer. All the moisture from the air and the fact that my scrap would sweat was a horrible combination. Within five minutes my hair went from sleek and straight to puffy and curly (at least at the roots). I tried putting hair gel, oil, edge control, even water but nothing helped. It was no use, my hair wouldn't cooperate. The summer, which was once my favorite time of the year, became my worse enemy. Those were rough times. Definitely.

In September, when I finally got all that relaxed hair cut, I was so happy to finally be able to wear my naturally curly hair; however, the happiness I once felt turned to frustration and sadness quite quickly. I had no clue how to style this new hair. The women I knew that were natural only wore their hair in an afro, but I didn't want to wear my hair like that all the time. I wanted to do different styles. So I quickly turned to my best friend, Youtube, for some guidance. Youtube helped me so much with my hair. That is my go-to guidance for natural hair styles. So, Youtube saved my hair, so to speak.