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I Finally Did the Big Chop!

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Monday, October 1, 2012

I Finally Did the Big Chop!

It's been almost 8 months since I began my natural journey and I've been dealing with lots of shedding. I had to get rid of my relaxed ends once and for all.

If you asked me a year ago about cutting my hair off, I would have said hail naw!!!! Never say never! Have you ever done something you thought you never would?

Weather Anchor Mama

Labels: Transition

17 Comments:

At October 1, 2012 at 2:10 AM , gdenplnty said...: lol I'm loving the this especially the part where you were a little freaked out in the beginning. I have to give it to your better half though for being so patient with your mini melt down.
At October 1, 2012 at 3:50 AM , Kimmygurl said...: Yay!!!! Go to the barber to shape it up its way cheaper than going to the salon. Welcome to the club!!!!
At October 1, 2012 at 7:03 AM , Faith said...: That is so exciting!!! Congrats!!

I love being a natural :)
At October 1, 2012 at 6:50 PM , Toya said...: Wow, you did it, brave!!! Like you said it's hair and it will grow back. Now just moisturize and protect you way back!
At October 1, 2012 at 7:40 PM , Weather Anchor Mama said...: It happened so fast!
At October 1, 2012 at 7:40 PM , Weather Anchor Mama said...: That's a good idea! Thanks!
At October 1, 2012 at 7:40 PM , Weather Anchor Mama said...: Thanks Faith!
At October 1, 2012 at 7:41 PM , Weather Anchor Mama said...: I plan to do just that! Thanks so much!
At October 2, 2012 at 12:10 AM , BKWilliams said...: LOVED the video! I think you will be so thrilled with the fresh new start!
At October 2, 2012 at 2:07 AM , Anonymous said...: Wow you are so brave, kudos to you and hope you have a rewarding journey nursing your hair back to health!! Get to know your hair and youtube is a great resourse when it comes to maintaining and growing healthy natural hair. Scour the internet for natural hair blogs you won't be disappointed! Oh and your hubby did a great job!! High five to him :) goodluck!
At October 2, 2012 at 12:45 PM , Anonymous said...: You look GORGEOUS with your new haircut. Haha, I remember when I did the big chop about 10 months ago (I went to a salon), and I visibly cringed every time the hairdresser snipped off a segment of my damaged, relaxed hair. Yes, my hair was short at the end of it, but I felt so liberated- it was as if I was truly seeing myself for the first time in about 12 years (I started getting relaxers when I was 6). So rock your new hairdo with pride because it looks lovely on you, and I know you'll enjoy the process of getting reacquainted with your natural hair.

And lol you and your husband are so cute. I was giggling the whole time when he was about to cut your hair.
At October 2, 2012 at 1:56 PM , Erika said...: Congratulations! Like you, I've been transitioning for 8 months. I'm still not ready to BC, but I was inspired by your previous post when you were contemplating doing the BC. So, this weekend I cut off another 2 inches from my hair. My husband is also white and he's always saying to me, "Give me the scissors! I like your curls. I'll cut off all the rest!" I haven't let him yet, but I'm definitely going to show him this video. Tell your husband he did a good job.
At October 2, 2012 at 10:20 PM , Daynia said...: Wow!! You are absolutely stunning!! You look great with short hair. I think this was a great move...and this video...absolutely hilarious :-)
At October 3, 2012 at 5:54 PM , Quiana said...: Good for you! My hubby did my BC too, and it was great - and yes, it will grow back so incredibly fast(and healthy!).
At October 3, 2012 at 10:48 PM , Anonymous said...: You look great! I agree with previous posters about using youtube as a good resource. It's helped me a bunch with my natural hair! -Dia
At October 11, 2012 at 3:44 PM , Pegster said...: Wow, this is awesome. Kuddos to you for taking the plunge. I think it's so funny that you picked your hubby to do this :). You guys are too cute.

Congrats, looking forward to following you through your natural hair journey.
At October 11, 2012 at 5:57 PM , Weather Anchor Mama said...: Thanks so much Pegster! I'm lovin' being a natural! My hubby has been super supportive.

I Finally Did the Big Chop!

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I Finally Did the Big Chop!

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