Kind of a Spinoff: Hair Prayer?

[Kimberly]

I just read in another thread where someone (trying not to call you out) mentioned that they would do a "hair prayer" and I smiled to myself because I was thinking that I was the only one to pray about my hair. But, as I thought about it, I did recall reading a post (maybe a year or two ago) where someone else mentioned praying about their hair.

I'll admit it. I do it. I have done it. I am sorry to say that I have mostly done it when things were going bad...when I was suffering from extreme breakage and it seemed that I had more hair in the tub, on the floor, in the sink, in the comb, coming out in my hands than I had left on my head...when the Dominican stylist whacked off my hair and I was up all night on the forum crying (and some of you felt my pain)...and then I found out she whacked it crooked...all of my bad hair days when all I could do was stand in front of the mirror and cry...is it just me? Am I the only one? Sometimes, it seems like such a silly, petty thing to pray about but He says to tell him what we want, right? To be honest, I have not prayed for long(er) hair. I have mostly prayed for peace with the hair I have and help dealing with it. Also, to be honest, I have neglected too many times to be thankful for what I do have...whatever my troubles are, things could have been and could be much worse.

I will be sure to say a prayer of thanks. Sure, my hair is no where near as long as I would like it to be but it's mine and we are in a good place right now.

I decided to add a poll...I can understand if not too many people want to share their stories. But I would be interested in reading whatever anyone has to share and I'm sure others would, too.

Okay, apparently I am border-line retarded and the same thread title has popped up like four times...can someone tell me how to delete those empty threads or what I can do to get rid of them, please?

 

[Hair Iam]

I prayed about my hair and found LHCF, I continue to pray and give my Lord thanks and praise for every inch and yes any struggles.

 

[MamaBraidedIt]

I voted no [oops], BUT then I thought about my younger years.

When I was a little girl, I once prayed to God that he give me long, pretty hair like one girl in my 4th grade class. Her locks were goregous--nice and flowing--and her hair smelled sooo good [I use to sniff and stare at her hair every chance I got whenever I was standing close to her ]. One night, I prayed really, really hard right before I went to sleep, thinking that when I woke up, God would have answered my prayers. Well, umm... .

That was the first and last time I've ever prayed for my hair.

 

[Poetrygirl]

I have never really prayed for the health of my hair. I have prayed before I got stressful hairstyles that my hair would not fall out. Like when I get braids I always pray that they do not take my edges out, but I have heard of women praying for their hair.

 

[jwhitley6]

I voted no [oops], BUT then I thought about my younger years.

When I was a little girl, I once prayed to God that he give me long, pretty hair like one girl in my 4th grade class. Her locks were goregous--nice and flowing--and her hair smelled sooo good [I use to sniff and stare at her hair every chance I got whenever I was standing close to her ]. One night, I prayed really, really hard right before I went to sleep, thinking that when I woke up, God would have answered my prayers. Well, umm... .

That was the first and last time I've ever prayed for my hair.

Girl, you aren't the only one. When I was in elementary school, I once prayed that the smidge of White and Indian in me would kick in overnight and I would have loose curls, light eyes and lighter skin in the morning . I'm so happy that I've grown to appreciate all that I am. I still feel for the insecure little girl I once was, though.

 

[GlamourGirl]

I have definitely prayed for my hair and still continue to do so because it works. So you're not by yourself at all.

 

[Isis]

Prayer is powerful. I prayed for a solution for my hair dilemma and as soon as I did, I was led to discover the hair boards and LHCF. I will always pray and make sure I express my gratitude.

 

[daedae157]

I have definitely prayed for my hair and still continue to do so because it works. So you're not by yourself at all.

ITA!

anything that is important to us is important to god.

he wants to know and be involved with everything and anything having to do with us, and don't let anyone tell you any different!

 

[Crissi]

ITA!

anything that is important to us is important to god.

he wants to know and be involved with everything and anything having to do with us, and don't let anyone tell you any different!

Its true, i pray about my hair like i would anything else, i know God cares....

 

[Whimsy]

I don't exactly pray about my hair but using my LOA I tell God how grateful I am that it's growin in healthy and strong and long...etc.

 

[victorious]

I pray for my hair every time I self relax.

 

[B_Phlyy]

Ask and you shal recieve (so I picked yes).

When I first started wanting to reading grow my hair out, I prayed for an answer and an easy solution. I found Shamboosie's book. When I went back to relaxing, I prayed for a product that would not make my hair fall out. I found Silk Elements. some may say these are just coincidences, but I truly believe that I learned about them at the time I did because I asked for the knowledge and it was granted to me.

 

[sizefouramour]

"Ask and you shall receive..." is right!

I obvsly voted Yes.

 

[dlewis]

I pray for my hair all the time just like a pray for everything else. I let G-d know all the desires of my heart.

 

[Kimberly]

Thank you all for replying!

I know I am thankful for all of you and this hairboard and the spirit that ya'll bring to it!

 

[Caramela]

I've prayed a prayer of thanks, but never really on the way. I used to think it was so wrong to do until someone broke it down for me. It definitely can't hurt!

 

[LovelyLionessa]

Prayer is a part of who I am, my relationship with God is all encompassing, so you better believe my hair gets prayer time too! I always pray before self relaxing and I remember praying when a stylist cut too much length off. I thank God He lead me to this wonderful site. The scripture in my siggy is my favorite regarding hair care.

 

[missvi]

I pray for my hair, just like I pray for all parts in my life.

 

[mkenya]

I DEFINITELY pray for my hair. I had my relaxer done Mar 9. During that week, I was trying to get an appointment for Mar 9 in the afternoon, but the earliest I was given was Mar 16. I prayed to get a Mar 9 appointment, I prayed to know which relaxer to use, and I prayed for the whole relaxing experience. I managed to get an afternoon appointment on Mar 9 at one salon and during the day I was contemplating whether to use Affirm or ORS olive oil. I eventually decided on ORS olive oil (don't really know why - maybe I thought Affirm would burn me). When I got there, the first relaxer that the stylist pulled out was ORS olive oil (for me that was a sign), but this stylist had a bad attitude, and I didn't want her doing my hair. She didn't even want to do a rollerset since she wanted to leave early. Fortunately, someone came and she had to leave me to go braid that person, and I got a wonderful gentle stylist who took time to base my scalp & rollerset my hair even if it made her late. I didn't burn at all even though I had sore spots on my scalp (I'd taken out my braids a few days earlier) and it was a very positive experience. I KNOW that was an answer to prayer. When I first started wearing a phoney pony, I'd pray for it not to fall out

 

[Kimberly]

I DEFINITELY pray for my hair. I had my relaxer done Mar 9. During that week, I was trying to get an appointment for Mar 9 in the afternoon, but the earliest I was given was Mar 16. I prayed to get a Mar 9 appointment, I prayed to know which relaxer to use, and I prayed for the whole relaxing experience. I managed to get an afternoon appointment on Mar 9 at one salon and during the day I was contemplating whether to use Affirm or ORS olive oil. I eventually decided on ORS olive oil (don't really know why - maybe I thought Affirm would burn me). When I got there, the first relaxer that the stylist pulled out was ORS olive oil (for me that was a sign), but this stylist had a bad attitude, and I didn't want her doing my hair. She didn't even want to do a rollerset since she wanted to leave early. Fortunately, someone came and she had to leave me to go braid that person, and I got a wonderful gentle stylist who took time to base my scalp & rollerset my hair even if it made her late. I didn't burn at all even though I had sore spots on my scalp (I'd taken out my braids a few days earlier) and it was a very positive experience. I KNOW that was an answer to prayer. When I first started wearing a phoney pony, I'd pray for it not to fall out

This is beautiful....He was obviously taking care of you!

 

[Cichelle]

I am appreciative and grateful for my hair. I visualize my hair being longer. I take care of it as best as I can to acheive my goals. So if anyone considers any of that prayer than yes. But in the traditional sense, no, I don't actually pray to G-d to give me longer hair. That's not appropriate, nor does it make any sense, in my spiritual life.

 

[PinkPebbles]

You are not alone...I have prayed about my hair and found LHCF. I remind God of my hair prayer quite often and as a result always find good products that works best for my hair and good hair practices. Prayer is powerful because it works and even more powerful when I give thanks before I see the full manifestation.

 

[scorpio]

I definitely pray about my hair and not only that, but I talk to it too

 

[Isis]

I definitely pray about my hair and not only that, but I talk to it too

ITA. Besides prayer, talking to it is very good!

 

[dlewis]

talking to the hair.....:scratchch yes, I'll have to do that.

 

[DragonPearl]

When I made up my mind to go natural, I remembered all the previous times when I had failed because I couldn't get a comb through my hair, so I prayed. I said Lawd, please help me find a way to deal with my hair!!

It worked!! The idea of combing my hair dry was the problem in keeping me from managing my natural hair. I found out my hair didn't need to be combed unless it was wet and soaked with conditioners.

Now, I do comb my dry hair occasionally, like before I flat iron it to remove all the tangles. Otherwise, no comb on dry hair for me.

 

[Kimberly]

talking to the hair.....:scratchch yes, I'll have to do that.

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[Kimberly]

When I made up my mind to go natural, I remembered all the previous times when I had failed because I couldn't get a comb through my hair, so I prayed. I said Lawd, please help me find a way to deal with my hair!!

It worked!! The idea of combing my hair dry was the problem in keeping me from managing my natural hair. I found out my hair didn't need to be combed unless it was wet and soaked with conditioners.

Now, I do comb my dry hair occasionally, like before I flat iron it to remove all the tangles. Otherwise, no comb on dry hair for me.

I believe He is still answering prayers...

 

[Kimberly]

I wanted to thank everyone for continuing to share your stories. I find them inspirational and comforting. Ya'll just don't know how many times I just felt paralyzed and traumatized by my hair not being "right". When my husband and I were together, and we were having financial problems, salon visits for me were always the first thing to be cut but I would get so stressed and depressed over the dry brittleness, the breakage, the nappiness (didn't really start self-relaxing until I met ya'll) that he would scrape together enough money for me to go and I would feel so guilty and all I could do was pray that the bills would be covered and that we would have what we needed.

And He's never failed me yet

 

[dlewis]

I wanted to thank everyone for continuing to share your stories. I find them inspirational and comforting. Ya'll just don't know how many times I just felt paralyzed and traumatized by my hair not being "right". When my husband and I were together, and we were having financial problems, salon visits for me were always the first thing to be cut but I would get so stressed and depressed over the dry brittleness, the breakage, the nappiness (didn't really start self-relaxing until I met ya'll) that he would scrape together enough money for me to go and I would feel so guilty and all I could do was pray that the bills would be covered and that we would have what we needed.

And He's never failed me yet

I'm glad someone else gets comfort from these stories also. I believe in sharing on this board and IRL. I joined this board to learn and in return I've been able to help others.