by Candice M

Have you ever stared at yourself in the mirror, running your hands through your curls, coils, or kinks, and thought, âI think Iâm doneâ? The detangling, the dryness, the styling, the endless trial-and-error with productsâit all becomes exhausting. Before you know it, youâre reminiscing about the days of smooth, straight strands, maybe even entertaining the idea of returning to that old familiar friend: the creamy crack (aka the relaxer). And letâs not even talk about wash day. You already knowâitâs not a quick task. Itâs an all-day event. From pre-pooing, shampooing, deep conditioning, detangling, twisting, to styling, it feels never-ending. Hours pass, water drips down your arms, hair is everywhere, your shoulders ache, and by the time youâre halfway through, youâre thinking, âThis is it. I canât do this anymore.â Itâs overwhelming. It feels like no matter how much effort you put in, your hair always demands more. Trust me, youâre not alone. Almost everyone on the natural hair journey has reached that point where they wonder if this is really for themâand thatâs perfectly okay.
But hereâs the thingâno matter what decision you make, whether you stick with your natural curls or decide to relax your hair, the most important factor should always be the health of your hair. Natural hair is powerful, beautiful, and unique, but letâs not pretend it doesnât require patience and serious care. When everything is working, your twist-outs are on point, your curls are juicy, and your scalp feels great. But when itâs not? Itâs easy to feel defeated. Natural hair doesnât automatically mean healthy hair. Without the right hydration, trimming, protective styling, and products tailored to your hair, it can struggle like any other hair type. Still, after all the hours spent detangling and deep conditioning, seeing your curls spring back and your coils do their thing reminds you why you love them in the first place.
On the flip side, relaxers can seem like the shortcut to sleek, manageable hair. Less detangling, less shrinkage, less daily fussâitâs tempting. But relaxed hair comes with its own responsibilities: scalp care, proper maintenance, avoiding over-processing. Whether natural or relaxed, healthy hair takes work. It takes love and intention. So no matter what you chooseânatural or relaxedâitâs YOUR decision. Itâs your hair. Itâs your crown. The goal is not to fit into anyoneâs standards or trends but to have healthy, thriving hair that makes you feel confident. Forget the pressure, forget the comparison, and choose what works best for you, all while treating your hair with patience and care.
Remember, if youâre feeling down and need support during your hair journey, whether relaxed or natural, please reach out to us. Weâre here for you and will connect you with the right people who can help if we canât.
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