I think it's inevitable for most naturals to get that urge to perm their hair. A horrid detangling session may trigger that urge. Or boredom with natural hair styles. For me, it's been a combination of the two in addition to wanting to eliminate shrinkage and see my real length. On two separate occasions, I've considered going to the store to buy relaxer. However, I know this urge is temporary and that I would regret the decision to permanently alter my hair. For the time being, I will tame this urge by wearing straight/stretched styles during the Fall and Winter. Now that the weather is cooler, I can wear such styles for weeks at a time. This brings me to my ...
new Autumn/Winter Hair Care routine:
•Prepoo, Wash, DC, and detangle
•Moisturize and Airdry in 8 braids
•Remove braids, apply heat protectant, and flat iron
•Wear bun or jumbo twists for 2-3 weeks
Products used: Coconut oil, Suave Conditioner, Desert Essence Lemon Tea Tree Shampoo, Shea Butter Mixture, Pantene Smooth Serum
Next time: Repairing damaged nails
