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In March of 2015, I received news that my son Jarvis who was born with cerebral palsy, now 18 would need scoliosis surgery. Thinking that we had time to schedule, but little did we know it would be sooner than later. So on May 4, 2015 we went into surgery, which was a long process of healing and rehab. I wanted to make things for me as simple as possible, so that I would be able to give my time to helping my child. I decided to cut all the perm out of my hair on May 3rd. Ever since then, I have had more time and money on Saturday mornings. I love my natural hair because it is easy to care for and I look cute. I have awesome earrings and headbands and my husband loves it!!! Lovetta  We NOW have "Embrace Greatness" Lady Tees! Visit our online store to purchase.  Growing up I always wanted a relaxer. It was not until high school that I got my very first perm! Boy was I happy about the outcome but not the process at all. After years of relaxing my hair...it was not until 2005 that I had a reality check. Taking medications and being diagnosed with lupus, I knew I had to make some changes. Getting rid of chemicals in my hair was the first one on the list.  I have not regretted it one bit and I have embraced my natural hair with pride. In fact, I have received more compliments being natural than when I was relaxed. My hair is fuller, longer and healthier than ever before. I even have more styling options and able to save money even though I still get my hair washed and conditioned biweekly. The natural hair journey has been an awesome one for me and if I had a daughter she would be on the journey as well. I will continue to embrace what God has given me naturally. Leslie   We NOW have "Embrace Greatness" Lady Tees! Visit our online store to purchase.  “To be, or not to be” that is the question naturally speaking of course. So, after much urging from my son I decided to take the plunge once again and embrace what I was born with…natural hair. He would ask me “Mom, why are you ashamed of wearing your hair natural?” and my reply would always be “I’m not (with attitude)! I’m just waiting until I hit the big 5-oh”. Ten months before my 50th birthday, I stopped relaxing so I could begin making the transition. I started wearing cornrows (looking like Queen Latifah in “Set It Off”), in order to have some new growth without having to cut my hair down to the white meat, LOL.  Finally, in January 2010 I went to my beautician ready for the big chop or so I thought. You know when you have those doubts like “will my head look big?” or “Will I look like a dude with my hair short?” etc, etc. Subconsciously, I was still trying to fit in society’s box of what black women’s hair should look like to be acceptable to the masses. However, I didn’t have long to ponder those doubts because before I could blink she had a handful of my hair and began snipping away. After 20 years of chemical dependency (hair crack), I was finally free. I said, “Good-bye to scalp burns, hair breakage, and shedding like a shaggy dog. And hello to My Natural Is Beautiful!! Denise   As a child I did not like my hair. I can remember sitting between my mothers legs and getting popped with the comb if I flinched or said "ouch that hurts". I grew up tender headed with a head full of 4b/4c hair until my step mother permed it! Girllllll was my mother upset. I am now 25, and I have had 2 big chops. I am currently at the awkward stage again but embracing every inch! I love having natural hair!!!! I may not have the curl pattern most people consider beautiful, but this Fro, lemme tell you....this fro I rock is on FLEEK (did I just use that?). Anyway, I am in the military so I am limited on styles and colors, but I make it work for the sake of having beautiful and healthy kinky hair. I love setting the example for my fellow sistahs. I even inspired two of my friends to love their natural state! It's a beautiful feeling when people appreciate the journey! Now if only I can make it grow past my bra strap! Shaquilla  We NOW have "Embrace Greatness" Lady Tees! Visit our online store to purchase.  I think over the years wearing my naturally nappy & happy to be nappy - headed self, that people inside and out of my circle of friends, colleagues and family have accepted and loved me for being who I am; that woman of color loving the skin and hair she's strutting in. You see, I was inspired over 5 decades ago, as a teenager by the sight of a sister, representing the beauty of the skin I'm in~ Angela Davis spoke before those who looked liked her, as in the color of their skin, to be their own authentic self- their crowing glory worn naturally nappy standing proud and bold as the voice for their sisters and brothers in the fight for a people rights. My hair is my pride & joy, my crowning glory and my heritage from a proud people of color. My hair is part of being my authentic self and I bask in the beautiful glory of it. Clara  We NOW have "Embrace Greatness" Lady Tees! Visit our online store to purchase.  |
Cierra CrossCierra has been a part of Accented Glory since its launch in June 2013. Outside of being an "Accessory Diva", she's a millennial who's currently navigating adulthood. Click Not One Of Your Little Friends to check out her podcast! Archives
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