The photo of Lycintha Winters caused a sensation at the recent Kroeshaar Tentoonstelling. Among the New York hairstyles, her beautiful high Afro ponytail stood out, but her gaze also spoke volumes. What exactly her frizzy hair says and what shelearned from her transformation,theJunior Associate in Accounting tells kroeshaar.com this week.
At home I was always taught that I had beautiful hair….That couldn't be otherwise because my mother was a hairdresser. That's why I had the nicest models and have seen her more often with her natural hair.
I relaxed for the first time when I was 2...I don't remember anything about it though. From pictures I know my hair was beautiful and my mom knew how to handle it.
At age 9 I had my 2nd relaxer for my first Holy Communion. I wanted a different look for the special occasion so I had it done and I enjoyed it immensely. I have gone frizzy many times but the last time was in 2012. I really wanted my hair back then because I was tired of the curly that eventually changed my hair color.
During my going natural journey my biggest fear was walking around with a TWA. Because of this I transitioned for a year before doing the big chop. Once I got used to my 'short' hair I fully embraced it.
I stopped worrying about what people thought of my hair and decided to be even more proud of my hair. It was sometimes annoying because it couldn't be put in a band or didn't look right.
It's kind of funny when I think about it...that's why I really wouldn't change anything about how it went.
Before I went curly I already enjoyed my hair. But now the love and motivation to stay curly is even greater (yes, I can't promise that I will be curly for the rest of my life). I dare to do many more hairstyles than before. In the past I would never go to work with a twist out, because I assumed that it was a bit too much and not nice for the work atmosphere. Now I do that with the help of tips and experiences of others. You can rock a twist out and still look classy.
I am convinced that I love my hair because it is part of who I am….I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I am more confident and as a result much happier. I share that joy more and more consciously with the people around me. When you accept yourself to the fullest you allow yourself to share the beauty of your soul with others.
Finally, going curly has taught me that if you are patient, take the time to properly care for your hair and embrace it, it can reach amazing lengths.