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Lady Kinnks
About the author, Lady Kinnks
Our second meetup on Tue July 20th was a success!
The success is definitely attributed to…
...Melisa (created giveaways, took pictures and notes) Thank you!
...Venue Touch Ov Soul Thank you!
... and lastly, to all the beautiful naturals that said they were coming, and came! Thank you!
After an ice breaker to get acquainted we opening up one big group discussion. I quickly learned people didn’t attend for information, but more for the fellowship.
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The first few years I was natural I was really lost. I would wear mostly ‘fros and scarfs, or variations of the two. If I was lucky my roomie would braid my hair. Sometimes I would rock braids just in the front, with a ‘fro in the back. A few times she even did Allen Iverson skeleton braids.
My mom was not very fond of my uneven ‘fros, or my black t-shirt cover up bun. She would ask “Why don’t you go press your hair”.
I didn’t understand her dislike at first. I have always known her to have short hair. Half of the time it was natural.
A few weeks before graduation, my mom asked, “Should I get a perm or cut my hair?” I of course said, NATURAL!
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Styles • Afro • TWA (Tennie Winnie Fro) • Twist-Out • Lady Kinnks • Random Thoughts • Transition •
After being natural since 2001, I decided to do a Big Chop (BC) towards the end of 2006.
I can only remember my Mother with short hair in two variations, relaxed or natural. After relaxing and dying her limited grays a subtle burgundy, her beautician would take a thin curling iron for impeccable rows of tight spritz curls. After a visit to the salon she would have fresh curls and scabs. She was so tender headed, and her scalp so sensitive she always fell victim to chemical burns. 
I always thought it was user error, but now I think the harsh chemicals just didn’t agree with her.
Her alternative, money saving doo was the short natural fro. This simple style held several variations depending on the mood of her barber. The lower the fade, the better and more compliments she would receive. I admire her ability to shine by taking away the distraction of hair. 
When I found out my mother was sick, my hair started to fall out. Unable to maintain healthy hair, I finally decided to shave it off, just like my Mom. I moved back home to help her through what I thought would be a temporary sickness. In a way I was correct. In a matter of months, my vibrant and loving Mom had passed.
After dealing with her sickness, and death my health declined. I lost weight and had trouble thinking clearly. In my own way, I felt proud to wear my hair short and natural just like my mother. My resemblance to her helped when I looked in the mirror every day. My nephews would tell me, wow, you look just like nana, as their hugs grew tighter. I think they imagined they were hugging their grandmother.
A year later, after much soul searching and healing, I began to grow my hair again. After going through so much distress, the fact that I have a full head of healthy hair means a lot. For me, it represents my inner growth.
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I wore twist-outs Thursday into the weekend. By the time Saturday came around, my hair started to poof more and more. Saturday night we went for Sushi. While looking at the menu, the lady from the table next to me smiled and walked over. I just wanted to tell you, she explains. My boyfriend is a photographer. He was just telling me that if he had his camera and his business card he would’ve asked to take a picture of your gorgeous hair.
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I decided to take a tax class. Three times a week when I head to the 6pm-9pm session to study 1040 forms I ask myself, WHY?! Why?! WHY?!! I am working on balancing my time :o)
I have two encouraging Natural Hair Stories this week!
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