Good Afternoon.
I am finally settling into my TWA. I noticed a few days ago, that I can't seem to stop touching my head. I noticed little coils of hair, especially in the back of my head. Since I can't really see this area, I had to rely on my tactile ability to experience the sensation. I have done several things since last writing to increase my self esteem or self image. Don't panic, I don't have low self image, it was just a freaky weird experience to look in the mirror and not recognize yourself: pale, bags under your eyes, thinner that you last remembered, and washed-out, dried up, almost wanna-be reddish brown, but scared to be,hair. Awful, just awful. I don't think I'm the best looking dame, nor do I aspire to be, but I am not bad looking: nice smooth skin, good height, great shape (front and back thank you very much), nice white teeth (all present and accounted for, with the exception of my wisdoms: 3 out of 4 gone). Last year, I lost 60 lbs in planning for my November trip to Hawaii (looked great in a bikini, killed it last summer). But now, what on earth happened?! WHO RAN ME OVER AND LEFT ME FOR HALF DEAD? I blackened my daughter's hair (Nia) with henna and indigo,of course, she is only 11). I fell in love with the color (side note: when she was born, her hair was jet black, my booby-dooby- mommy talk). I bought two kits, so a week later, I did mine. That was the ticket. The henna helped strengthen (and maybe bring out the curl pattern more) and the indigo brought life back to my skin color and made my eyes pop. Go girl. I've been increasing the co-washes, well not a true co-wash. Just adding some condish to my hair while in the shower to moisturize, then sealing with shea butter. I've also been taking some supplements in addition to my required Folic Acid and iron: Hair, nails and skin formula from GNC, and multi with calcium. I am trying to remember to increase my water intake (noticed some winter itching, have to work on that). Otherwise, full steam ahead, get ready for a healthier more natural MsPaLa.
Love
Sunday, February 14, 2010
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i love that your going all natural. its going to be great. i also cant stop feeling my hair. and to think that when i was getting a relaxer i hated the feel of it. but the trick is conditioning ur hair. lol u taught me all i know about that natural world.
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