1. Besides the fact of learning a relaxer is an acid …
2. After years of feeling like I had to adjust to other people's ideas of what was right, I now listen to myself.
3. It's not a political statement nor a way for others to judge how 'black' I am. Simply put, It Just Is.
4. That I would be amazed at the texture coming from the roots and being at aw of discovering something so unique it's amazing.
5. That I would get more compliments on my hair than ever.
6. I also love that it takes LESS time to handle and 'do' my natural hair - even as it's growing in through the tough transition phase.
7. I love that it doesn't look like anyone Else's hair - not like when I was relaxing and having it Chi Iron Straight, occasionally get asked is that all 'your' hair .
8. To see my grandmother smile, love it and talk about it because it's so beautiful watching it grow out.
9. That I could take a shower without a shower cap.
10. I wish I knew that doing my own hair is a lot easier than I expected and that I don't have to waste so much time and money at a salon .
11. That I really CAN survive without heat and chemical and have so many hairstyle options, including straight if I chose to go there for a day.
12. That I would not be afraid of the Rain .
13. For unexpected events I wouldn't have an OMG my hair is not done moment. I can either wash and go or place a wrap around my head and tie it in a knot and still get compliments although it's a bad hair day.
14. That my hands would stay in my hair and I would have to chant "I will not touch my hair, I will not touch my hair, and at the same time realizing why my son can't keep his hands out of his hair...
15. I would feel sexy, confident and free .
16. That I would be at peace with God and know that he didn't give me bad hair.
17. That men YES even black men love it and find it strangely exotic and as natural as rain.
18. That we deserve to feel as beautiful as we are.
19. That I now know versatility is the best thing about black-girl hair.
20. Experimenting with difference is what life is all about