U. K. R. by Brandiss: "Flashback - TWA Love"

[This pic is after my 1st BC around Jan/Feb 2007]

I always hear ladies say they can not do a BIG CHOP because their  head is big, or its too nappy or it wont fit their face or _________ (fill in blank with other excuses)!!!! LOL I know you may not have worn your hair really short ever in your life before, but for most people that decide to do a big chop, they DO get over that initial shock of not having much hair.

Or wait...

Am I being insensitive??

My apologies.

But really though, if you want to do a big chop and sport a TWA (teenie weenie afro), then by all means go for it. Its like the easiest hair style ever! Sometimes women have a way of letting people make decisions for us-- it can be direct or indirect. I think hair is somewhere at the top of that list of "things". Its your head... and it will always be with you... some of the nay sayers may not.

My official big chop day went something like this:

Me: Hey, get the scissors, Im ready!

Him: For what?? To chop all your hair off??!!

Me: Yep! Now lets get to work!

Him: So what do I do? How low do I need to go?

Me: Just go down to the nappy roots.

Him: Oh ok

--snip, snip, snip (half way done)

Me: (looking in the mirror) Haaa! I can't belive this!!! Oh well... cant turn back now!

Him: Your folks gonna think you went crazy!

Me: Bump that! It's my head! (deep down Im believing him though)

Him: Okay, all done (looking puzzeld)

Me: I look like a crack head! LOL

Him: You can just go to the barber shop and get it fixed up and you'll look fine.

Me: Um... Okay.

LOL...I remember that day like it was yesterday! After he (my ex) cut all of my straw curls off, I thought I looked ridiculous. I ran to find the nearest cap to put on my head until I found a barber shop that was still open. Once I got it all evened out, I was good to go. Water, conditioner and olive oil became my best friends!

I shared my story to show that we may all have some insecurities within us, but I promise you, your hair WILL grow back if you decide to go that route. I can look back on this day and laugh now. Back then it was more shocking than anything. I BC'ed once again in May 2008 and may do it again in the future... who knows?!

So to all of my transitioning divas, you can be beautiful with your hair at any length and/or texture. To those of you who are already rocking those TWA's... rock on!

If you have recently done a BC, please share with us your experience (down below). Or you can share why you won't... It's all love here :)