Chrisette Michelle Gets GANGSTA... And Goes Completely BALD!

If you haven't already heard, there's a big ta-do about singer Chrisette Michelle shaving her head completely bald. In a recent interview, the singer explains her reasons for the big-chop-a-roo:

"I was tired of black sista’s feeling subject to having their hair pressed and straightened, and damaged, with relaxers, and heat. So I wanted to make short and nappy hair fashionable, and let the industry know that there is nothing wrong with the texture that we have been born with. So I plan to grow it out to the big beautiful nappy hair that I have.”

I personally don't see why there is such "shock and awe." She looks absolutely beautiful. All of this makes me think about the different reasons sistas go natural. Me? Well, I did the big chop-a-roo twice. Each time, different reasons. The first was the same as Chrisette. I was just sick and tired of being sick and tired. The second was after a bad breakup. I thought I needed a change. Before I cut it, I was miserable. After I cut, I was just BALD and MISERABLE. LOL. Nothing changed. Here's the thing though... It may not be life-changing but I do think going natural teaches you an important lesson about yourself regardless of why you do it.

LLL readers, why did YOU go natural? And are you diggin Chrisette's new 'do?

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Love Yourself...

...this is what happens when we don't. This is what it looks like when we fight ourselves... and lose. So sad.

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I Love My Natural Hair!

I took these pics of my hair the other day. I unbraided a lock of my hair, and to my pleasant surprise, this is what I found! I'll admit, it's long overdue for a wash but still, I am absolutely pleased with its moisture, shine, and overall health!

Looking at these pics really made me think. Sometimes I get frustrated with my hair because I feel like it's not growing fast enough or I just can't seem to get it to curl, lay, or do what the hell I want it to do when the hell I want it to do it! I know some of you can relate. You may feel helpless because your hair is dry as a bone, your ends are covered with tiny knot balls, the front of your hair refuses to curl, you can't get a comb through it, and you're one more broken comb away from running back to the creamy crack! I know! I know! Believe me, I feel your pain!

But the truth is... no matter what, I ♥ my natural hair! And you should love yours too! Your hair may not be the length, color, texture, or the "whatever" you had hoped for, but your hair is YOU! It is yours and it's important to love yourself and your hair for all that it is... right here, right now... no matter where you are in your hair journey! You may not get it at this very moment, but someday soon, you will. For now, just let that one marinate! Until next time...Happy Growing, Ladies!

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6 Reasons Why It's Fly To Rock A Natural!

• 1. Our hair is like no others'!
• 2. It's fuss-free! Caring for our hair is easy-breezy once you learn the ropes!
• 3. It's Stress-free! You can finally go to the gym and the pool without wilding out and being too afraid to mess up your 'do.
• 4. No more long, annoying hair appointments, scheduled touch-ups, or fear that you'll go bald every time you get a relaxer.
• 5. It's Flexible! You can flip the script, change it up, and rock it straight, curly, braided, or in countless other styles.
• 6. It's Sucka-free! You are able to see and love yourself for who you really are. Everything they told us about our hair has been a lie. And now we know the truth... that Black hair is BEAUTIFUL hair!

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Going Natural: Falling In Love With "You"

One of my blog readers recently wrote to me about her recent transition to going natural. She admitted that even though she was happy about going natural, she didn't feel "as pretty" at first. This reminded me of my personal hair journey and made me think about the feelings that go along with such a drastic change. Like this young lady, I too, often felt extremely vulnerable after my big chop. It took some time not to feel as self-conscious as I initially did. This temporary feeling of self-doubt and insecurity will have you tempted to go back to the "creamy crack" in the blink of an eye. But don't do it, girl! Don't do it! Put your hands up and step away from the creamy crack! I repeat, step away from the creamy crack! I'm here to save the day and spread the good word that these feelings of weakness are only temporary and that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Think about how much time we, as women, spend on our hair in order to look our best. Women are taught that our hair is our "crown and glory", so we often become preoccupied or even obsessed with it! When we go natural or go for the "big chop", we strip ourselves of this preoccupation. There is less hair to hide behind so, for the first time, we are forced to really look at ourselves. The truth is, we don't always like what we see.

Going natural is a time to fall in love with "you" again. Without all that hair in the way, you can really see those pretty doe eyes, your full lips, your chocolate-dipped skin... You'll notice things about yourself that in all your years of life you've never even given a second thought. It may take some time to get used to but I promise you this. You, my friend, are truly a beautiful, magnificent work of art! And if you can learn to appreciate and love yourself now with 1 inch of natural hair, imagine how fly you'll be with 12 inches! You'll appreciate it more because you'll know the commitment, the dedication, and the emotional cleansing you had to endure to get those results. This hair journey is an important one. You'll come to understand that while you do care for your hair, you ARE NOT your hair. You are fly, fierce, and fabulous for so many other reasons! With or without hair, you are still THAT CHICK! And in the words of my homeboy Biggie Smalls, "If you don't know, now you know"!

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