1. What was your decision behind going bald? how has rocking your hair this
way made you feel ?
I originally started with a pixie cut (relaxed hair) because Rihanna always rocked it
so beautifully. Eventually I made the decision to go natural after I had my second
daughter. It was a no-brainer for me because I already loved short hair. I also
wanted to keep it simple for me because I have two daughters and would go all out
with their hair upkeep and styles (that takes time and energy!). Women like Lupita
Nyong’o and Jodie Turner Smith sealed the deal for me. The first time I had my hair
stylist shave it off I remember looking in the mirror and feeling so bomb! I was truly
feeling myself. It changed my life honestly. When they found out what I was doing,
the other ladies in the salon chairs called me brave and I said “If I don’t like it, it’s
just hair, it’ll grow back”. Obviously I loved it because it’s my signature hair now and
I’ll keep it like this always.
2. What were your earlier experiences like with textured hair ? I was always so
in love with the natural hair on my girls and I wanted that back for myself. I hadn’t
had natural hair since I was around 11 (all the girls my age had relaxers and a
family member convinced my grandmother to put one in my hair & I excitedly
co-signed). I fondly remember my natural childhood hair - it was thick and I had nice
length. My grandmother did a great job with it especially since her texture was
much looser than mine was. She taught herself how to care for my hair & it thrived
thanks to her.
3. What does beauty mean to you? Beauty to me is about a special comfort - it
can be visual, like a beautiful hair style. It can also be a feeling from something that
means something special to you. I feel most beautiful after that fresh shave, when
my hair is at its shortest. It brings a different aura out of me. They always say
“beauty is in the eye of the beholder” and that’s so true!
4. What does softness mean to you? For me, I feel soft after my husband shaves
my hair. It transforms me and I end up feeling so amazing mentally and physically. I
feel so feminine and in love with life especially since it’s a special bonding moment
between the two of us. I feel so light head to toe, inside and out. It’s an all around
romantic moment within myself that I feel radiates outside as well.