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I can definitely relate to Uzuri’s story. As I child, when it came to choosing my style from the walls of the JC Penny salon… my hair just couldn’t duplicate the options provided. It lead to relaxers, Jheri curls, etc. Read more about what pushed Uzuri to the natural side…
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Bad Hair
For a long time, I knew going natural was the right thing to do, but I’d been taught that my hair texture was “bad” and given every reason to think that my hair being “nappy” was the worst thing it could be. Because of this thinking that was forced on me as a child, I went from hair that hung to my middle back when it was pressed out, to about 11 inches of confused mess.
I went through every hair chemical known to man from the age of 9 to 16.
I went through every hair chemical known to man from the age of 9 to 16.
I had a relaxer, which was fine until my hair broke off because the culprit who talked me into it at 9 ceased to take care of it. I continued to get those until my Aunt the Beautician decide that a Jheri Curl (*cringe*) would make my hair grow. Little did she know I was never gonna take care of it, and my hair ended up looking more like a dry natural versus a greasy unnatural curl.
Ultimately, I got it all back into a relaxer, then when I felt I was knowledgeable enough to take care of it myself without intervention in high school, I trimmed all the relaxer out and was left with a shoulder length bob that I wore ironed out until college. I didn’t think I could be freer with my hair decision, until I got on campus…
Attending an HBCU may have been the best thing to happen to me and my hair because I was finally able to embrace my total package and love my hair for what it was and all its potential. I went from flat and straight, to braids, then I started wearing twists, Zulu knots, a brush fade, wash and go styles and all kinds of gravity defying coifs. It also inspired me to share my gift for natural hair design and create a business!
Style and Product Suggestions
Currently, my fave style is a twist out/ pin-up, adorned with a flower or studded clip and polished with 365 brand Extra Virgin Coconut Oil from Whole Foods Market. Organix Pomegranate and Green Tea Shampoo is amazing, and so is their Shea Butter Conditioner. I also use Carol’s Daughter Healthy Hair Butter for everyday styling. I am raising my Lilies natural all the way, in the hopes that they have no hair nightmares like I did, and grow up loving the hair they were born with.
For more from Uzuri visit her blog, Indianapolis, Indiana salon website b.Fly Consulting , or send her an e.mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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