Cut at The Salon ***Picture Update***

        I have been MIA, my apologies. I haven't been great at organizing my time they way I wanted. Still adjusting to some big changes in my life. Welllllllllllllllll last Wednesday, I made a trip to my stylists. I was so excited for this visit, I planned on walking out the salon with new hair and a serious cut. My stylist wasn't jumping for joy when I told her I wanted a touch-up because 95% of her clientele don't get chemically treated. Usually I avoid heat at the salons but this time I couldn't if I was going to take 4 inches off.

       I believe she uses Mazani for touch-ups. Anyways, while I was deep conditioning, my stylist was giving another a girl a big chop. It was amazing to witness,  I felt like I should cut more that 4 inches off my own hair. She came in with chin length thick hair and left with a TWA. It was cool to see.

just blow-drying

        After we rinsed the conditioner out, the dreaded blow drying began. It hurt my heart a little and the flat iron...hurt my heart a lot. After passing a section three times, I was at the edge of my seat. But Aku, calm down, you can go months without any direct heat. She used Kenra's heat protectant, a lot at that, so CALM DOWN AKU!  

          Okay okay, so even after the blowing I could see texture in the back, that back man, so resistant. My stylist noticed the damage and broken sections immediately. Initially I wanted to cut up to the damage but we talked it out and decided it would be a super cut and the rest of my hair is good. Sounds like a lot of my readers (I know you guys were right, I can be so dramatic sometimes). So I will slowly trim that section. Moisture moisture moisture is where I messed up, my demarcation line was not having it. The back middle looked like I never touched and it was declared that I have a 4b texture (not surprised).

          I had almost three inches of new growth over there. That is where my annoyance comes in, had all of my hair been like that then I could have cut it but that rest of my hair is pretty well-telaxed. She joked and said I had enough texture to still big chop. Which made me concerned for how my hair will be when it's not flat ironed. Right now I can run my fingers through it, no problem. It's almost scary because it doesn't feel like my hair. Do you remember those days, right after a touch-up, how flat your hair was? I HATE IT. That is why there are no pictures up until I wash and air dry. I hope my hair is not too relaxed...does that make sense? I know I still saw texture...

About 4 inches

         My ends look like straw in that picture, I think it was partly due to the camera. Anyways after a while of cutting I asked how much and she said 4 inches and I felt my heart pump faster. Why does hair make us crazy? or maybe it's just me. When it was all said and done i was swinging my hair and jumping around saying I want it shorter. No worries, she took control of the situation and told me to come back if I really wanted it shorter.It soon hit me that my braid outs and twist outs would be very short...Anyways no use crying over spilled milk. 

          So far I'm content with the cut but I can't wait to wash this flatness out! I am not pleased I failed at doing my hair myself and in turn damaging it. I really thought third time was a charm when I touched it up in November, but it was sort of too late. I don't know my next move, there is talks about stretching 16 weeks, I've done 12 and it was nothing unusual. This stretch lasted only 8 weeks. So after 16, maybe transition, not sure. All I know is I hate fresh salon relaxed hair. One thing, I wrap my hair for bed, I haven't been able to wrap my hair in forever. I look forward to rollersetting!

It used to go past my chest, I kid you not. The sides are longer
than the back. More damage control had to be done back there.

Peace & Love everyone

Aku