If you are wondering if the Big Chop is right for you do some research first.
Look at other women with the Big Chop style, as they will offer you a level of self-confidence.
Ask yourself this, do I have the strength to be myself?
Do I have Love myself enough to look in the mirror and Love my Kinky curls?
Oh wait don't assume I am talking just for the sake of sake of saying this..
I did the Big Chop and let me tell you it was one of the most FREEING experiences I ever felt.
I had long dread locks down to the middle of my back!!!
Yes, it was a shock to many of my friends, family, co-workers.
Did I lose friends YES, did I have crazy stares YES, and did I care NO!!!
Did I wonder how people were going to accept me or reject me.. Yes I did..
I did not let that stop me from remembering ..that I was Beautiful no matter what .
.I gave myself positive Affirmations!!!
Let me share a few of my affirmations in hopes that they can help you as they did for me..when I did my Big Chop..
When I look in the mirror I see beauty.
I know who I am ..
I know I am A STRONG BEAUTIFUL WOMAN OF COLOR...
I am in Love with my curls, I love the way they bounce back
They stand at attention on the top of my head...Just like a CROWN
I am so much more than my hair
My hair does not define the powerful being that my God has created me to be...
However, I am forever grateful...
I can use my hair to enhance my beauty in whichever way I choose.
Because I AM BEAUTIFUL!!!!
My thoughts Anaiyah~
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Beatiful and well said!! I wish more natural and non-natural haired ladies had your mindset.. I hope you don't mind, but I reposted this to the forums at Naturallycurly.com.
ReplyDeleteI did the big chop years ago and got locs. I actually had locs in my hair for three years. It took 3 weeks to take them out and now I have natural hair that is bra length when stretched. I plan to stay natural but it is more natural hair than I have ever had in my life. I want it to grow longer and I need to learn how to take care of it.
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