THOUGHTS??

I've finally built up the courage to show you guys my hair.  Here it is last night, post workout.

This is my hair in September 2012.

I know it doesn't seem like much difference but it is.  I could be overreacting (which is not unusual) but I'm tired of being at this same length.  It's annoying.  I know I just got color (thought it would spice me up), but I'm going to put my hair up for a while.  I can't deal.

Thus...the process begins..AGAIN!!

TRIM TURNED "SHAPE"

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Ok, so I've been back and forth about this post for a few days, but transparency is key, so here it goes.

Now we all know I've gotten highlights, which I LOVE BTW *woot woot* so I went back to get my hair straightened and decided to get a trim.  I know my hair needed it just by the way it started to feel so figured why not.  Soooooooooooo how bout this turned into a "shape" read CUT and I am pretty much back to where I was this time last year!  *INSERT FALLOUT*

I was like "Um!?!?!?! WTH just happened here???" A million questions have run through my mind, but I get so overwhelmed I have to block them out.  I think it was the initial shock of it that had me buggin.  I tried to look at the bright side of things and say "Hey at least you have hair." "Be patient." BLAH BLAH BLAH.... But this did nothing for me.  So yes, I am PISSED!!!  It took me a while to come to this conclusion, but there it is. 

I'll be posting a picture soon so you can be the judge, but everytime I walk past the mirror I get pissed and haven't really come to terms with where my hair is quite yet so I haven't taken one.   

Real talk, I was 2.5 seconds from completely cutting it all off.  I am totally frustrated, but hey life goes on. 

Here are two pics I keep handy for times like these.  They make me feel a little better.

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What do you do to keep pushing despite your hair setbacks?

**NEW YEAR'S GIVEAWAY** ~UPDATED~

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The holidays may be over, but giving is ALWAYS in season. 

So ladies, natural hair extraordinaire Nikki Walton of the infamous Curly Nikki has a book coming out January 29, 2013 called Better Than Good Hair.  And guess what?? I'm giving one away!!! 

All you have to do is post a picture of you as the flyy, dope, creative, crazy, silly, funny, etc... person that you are on The Natural Girl's Guide to Cleveland's Facebook wall.  You can also Tweet or Instagram me at @NatuallyCLE using #goodhairgiveaway hashtag. The most original/creative wins!!  

There's no limit on how many pics you can post, so the more pics, the better your chances are of winning ;)  

Contest ends January 31st!!  So get to snapping!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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2012 was definitely a bangin' year and I expect nothing less for 2013!!

Happy New Year to ALL of you!! 

I appreciate you rolling with me and this is going to be the best year yet!!

NYE HAIR

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Hey guys! New Year's Eve is right around the corner, need hair ideas??  Try one of these. 

Check out more styles here.

By the way...guess who FINALLY got their hair colored??  MOI!!  I'm so ready for 2013!! Are you??

How do I look??  S/O to Jazz at Reverence Salon for hooking me up ;)

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

 

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WISHING EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS FILLED WITH LOVE, JOY, PEACE, GREAT FOOD, GOOD COMPANY, LAUGHTER, AND CHERISHED  MEMORIES!!!

TRANSITIONING MOVEMENT

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New Year, New You right??  Well for those of you contemplating going Natural, there's one MAJOR collabo site created just for you!  It's called Transitioning Movement and it's hosted by Carol's Daughter. 

It has most of my favorite natural hair bloggers and vloggers.  I definitely encourage you to check it out.

Enjoy and Happy Journeying!!