I love my hair. I adore every coil, curl and kink that swims from my roots. The attention I get, that almost all naturals get, can be nice, fun and GREAT conversations starters but sometimes, I just don't want to be bothered. Not to sound rude but I think it's OK for me not to want to talk "hair" with strangers when I am out and about trying to have coffee or while enjoying a nice meal at my favorite restaurant. No? Don't get me wrong, nine times out of ten I eat, sleep, a dream natural hair but every so often I want a break. A break from the stares of admiration (or disgust). A break from the "Ohhhh, how'd you get your hair like that?" and the occasional hand in hair (that isn't mine), with out permission episodes (has that ever happened to you?!). So with that being said, today, I decided to wrap my crown. I call my hair my crown because for so long I didn't wear it with pride or at least know how to. When I wasn't wearing my hair long, it was cut short, weaved, dye, fried and some more nonsense but now since I know how to wear my crown, I protect it.
To some, hair might not be "that deep" but to others, especially after going through ups and downs, trials and errors with relaxers and breakage; you learn to appreciate the fact that black women can grow long (big), healthy hair. While wearing my hair wrapped today I felt so regal and queen like! I wasn't hiding behind my hair or worrying about my puff being smooshed or cocked to the side or my arch enemy, shrinkage! My mom also loves when my hair is "off my face," she says I look beautiful and the world can see my whole face. I agree! When I see women with their hair wrapped or shaved, I immediately think she's stunning and bold. Today was a good hair day and keep in mind that wearing wraps is a SUPER great protective style. I know you all are going to want to know how I achieved this style, a tutorial is in the works and coming soon!
xoxo,
Alex
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Cute Alex! I just said the exact same thing today...the attention is great but at times overwhelming! Good post!
Looks really good. I could never pull off wearing a head wrap lol.
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I feel you! Sometimes we all just need a break! The headwrap looks lovely on you.
This head wrap is just gorgeous on you!
I definitely know what you mean. Although I'm one of those "save a girl" when it comes to going natural, so I encourage people to come to me, but the hand in the hair that isn't yours? WOO chile I know that all too well!
I love the head wrap, I too think it's so regal and sophisticated!
-Kris
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it looks amazing and I can't wait until i see the tutorial it will be awesome!! thanks for sharing bad be blessed
You truly do look regal. I love it. Can't wait to see the tutorial.
I love this! I wish I could wear these to work!
You look stunning! Can't wait for the tutorial!
I'm waiting for my patka to come in the mail so I can wrap my hair when I don't feel like wearing it out or doing double strand twists. I figure if the Sikh's who wear patkas can grow long hair simply from detangling twice a day and wrapping their hair then so can I. The more I let my hair rest tied up the better it feels, looks, and grows.
The wrap looks adorable on you, you pull it off well and I feel you on not wanting to be bothered sometimes...that's when I pull out the flat iron :-).
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I would love to learn how to a headwrap like that. Do you have a tutorial?
And I totally understand how you feel. The other day someone asked me about my natural hair only to say that she heard it was a lot of work. Le sigh.
Beautiful as always! Can't wait to see the tutorial. Doing protective styles more often is one of my goals this year & I'd love to do this :).
Great Comment Alex,
This is truly a part of embracing who you are..Naturalista and all.I think that it is wonderful! I too get tired of all of the commotion when it comes to my hair. Sonetimes I just want to say enough already! lol!
Keep being bold, and Keep inspiring Alex! Great Post!
Akia
I love it. THis is hella cute!
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ooh la la!! This looks great on you! And yes, I'd love a tutorial on out you got your wrap like this.
Yes, the hand in hair without permission is the worst. Or how about someone patting your hair like it's a cushion or something. Irritating! LOL!
P.S. I want to say thanks for inviting us all to join in your protective style challenge. Since it has been over, I've been keeping my hair in protective styles about 80% of the time instead of the other way around. I've seen lots of progress and I'm going to continue!
Keep doing your thing girlie!
Awww! Ladies, I love y'all! Thank you!!!!
@Veronica- you are the best! I am so glad the PSC helped. Helped me too. :)
This blog is so empowering :) I am a newcomer and I'm so happy I found this blog
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