Wow!! The new year seems like it crept up on us! (At least in my opinion) Of course every one is making resolutions in every aspect of their life. Eat healthier, workout more, pray more, cut out this, cut out that but what are we saying as far as our hair goes? Did you think about your progress in 2013 and what you can do better this year? Natural hair (especially type 4) is a commitment as with anything else you take seriously in life. Like I have said before my second big chop was my new start or new beginning and it doesn't take a new year to change habits or improve. Here are a few tips for 2014!
1. Create a list of REALISTIC hair goals!
It is very important to know and keep in sight what you want to achieve as far as length, health etc. These goals may be short term or long term but you always want something to help you stay on target. (Especially if you're a new natural) Also very important, is making those goals realistic for YOUR hair which is why it is very important to know and get to know your hair.
2. Don't be afraid to bend your own rules! (Within reason)
I personally learned this lesson a little less than a month ago. Sometimes we get very strict on ourselves during our journey especially when it comes to the products we use. Like wanting to use ALL NATURAL products. For the most part I have tried to do that but I have realized (for myself) it is more important to make sure certain ingredients aren't in my products rather than they be completely natural in composition. So it's okay to bend the rules in this case. However, (speaking to my Koily Ladies) in cases like your DC or wash day routines or detangling methods? If it's working for you, don't cute those corners, Boo!
3. Explore with caution but HAVE FUN!
I believe even the most complacent naturalista will explore new methods, ideas, concepts and of course PRODUCTS a little. There's so much out there and ultimately our goal is to improve the health of our hair, isn't it? So without a doubt you're going to explore, research and experience trial and error. The most important thing to remember is to have fun with it! Don't stress this year and don't gauge your progress with the progress of others. Run your own race and love that hair of yours! And especially to my Koily Sistas, if you learn o love your OWN texture, society will too! Remember that!
That's all for now my loves! Let's enjoy our hair this year!
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