SOOO bored with the natural

[Neen]

I knew this was gonna happen. I just did the BC in january and I am already getting bored with my hair

. I love it and I can finally say my hair isn't breaking and my scalp isn't irritated or itchy anymore. But my hair is only about an inch or so long and there is nothing I can do. I wash, cond., and put on a curl definer

. Nothing exciting at all. I would get braids but I don't have nearly enough money for that. I don't want to dye it because I prefer my natural color (at the moment). I don't really have a question, I just wanted to vent. Anyone else going through this? I would get a texturizer but I feel like I would be giving in and I am scared as to what will happen to my hair. Plus I read all this stuff about how bad chemicals are and that those with fragile hair should steer clear

But that's just no fun and d!%$&* I want to have fun

. Sometimes I think I must have unconsciously enjoyed the drama my hair brought me

because now I have nothing to do to it. I guess this is just a phase

 

[Armyqt]

Don't worry my dear, I'm sure it's just a phase. Just keep doing what you're doing and don't worry about it. Enjoy this time, becuase pretty soon your hair is gonna be shooting outta your head and you'll have plenty to deal with.

 

[nbcgurl22]

Your not bored with being natural - your hair is boring you!!!! Do some color get some nappy twists or braids. Switch it up and you won't be bored.

Us natural girls get bored with your hair too - it is just a phase!!!

 

[soslychic]

Please don't put a texturizer in your hair. Ultimately, of course it's your choice, but you're right. Chemicals are very damaging and I think that you will end up regretting it once your hair grows out a little and you have more to do with it. Can you do some kind of twist out( handrolls or 2 strand?). It seems like it would be possible even with once 1 inch of hair.
Is there anyone in your family that knows how to do extension braids/twists that wouldn't charge so much?
And maybe try some bangin' earrings or new makeup or new outfits or scarves

Basically anything to help you get through the phase and avoid doing something that you may regret and have to start all over again with.

 

[syoulee1]

Have you tried using clips, scarves, or bands? When I had my TWA I got bored too but I would use these to kind of break the monotony.
Don't get too worked up your hair will get past the TWA to the BAA in no time.

 

[Tracy]

I say go for color and don't process it in any other way unless you really want that. Play with ti a little first.

Color ALWAYS helps liven up my look.

I'm relaxed - but same difference.

 

[Neen]

Thanks ladies, I feel better already

I definately need to look into the scarves, make-up and earrings. I dont want to do anything I'll regret and everytime I think about chemicals that little voice in me says "DONT DO IT!". Ima keep hangin in there. It's just so hard to tell how much your hair is growing when it's natural because of the shrinkage and that can be discouraging.

 

[TrustMeLove]

Hang, in there because relaxed hair at like 1 inch is going to be hard to deal with too. You will be looking busted after 1 week if you don't put heat to it or go back to the shop. You were in the right mind when you decided to go natural stick with it.

Im relaxed by the way, but I had short relaxed hair and wow. If you don't rock the accessories right girl you will be looking hurt on the daily. Folks coming up to me talking about are you feeling well you look kind of sick(this isn't good to hear when you feel fine)..oh girl you look real comftorable (whats that suppose to mean).

-Faye

 

[DelightfulFlame]

It took me a minute to get used to my hair, but I started doing twists when it was really short...as soon as I knew they would stay in. Now, my hair is not much longer--2 to 2.5", and that's what I do to add a little drama to my hair.

 

[Ayeshia]

I just got sum braids today (ready to start the braid challenge soon) and i wont be sing my naturla hair till about mid april early may

 

[Super_Hero_Girl]

Natural hair...boring.....no way! When I first went natural I couldn't keep my hands out of my hair. Always trying something new (products, styles, scarves, and other accessories, etc.). Try some of the suggestions from the other ladies. You just cut off all of your hair, you can't be bored, have fun with it. Happy nappy growing to you.

 

[14got]

It gets like that sometimes. I feel like my hair is to short to do alot of things

 

[LisaG]

I'm bored too. But I keep holding on until....Oh I reeeeaaally reeeeaaally want to do that Curve curly thing (Silkener) but I don't think that my hair will be long enough. But I will try wearing my hair out just to get use to the idea that of what my hair will look like without exetentions. Like braid outs and this spiral set style that the Curve site did on one of the models. She just wanted see what her might look like if she got a Silkener. May go there to get that ... Just to see. It seems that my hair grows in spurts or is it the Surge. Gosh it just seems like I'm watching grass grow. Thank you for the suggestions.

 

[Chichi]

Neen,

Have you tried doing your own braids? I know that it may sound "outrageous" at first but trust me, they are not that hard to do. If you are interested, do a search on "my own braids" and you will find many tips from the other ladies on this board.

I consider myself "all thumbs" but I managed to do my own braid extensions. The first time out, I made large braids and used the shortest extension hair possible...now, i think that I have the hang of it! I am hoping to do auburn braids next and then possibly do blond braids in the summer. Trust me, all this is not BORING and before you know it, your hair will be down there. Happy growing

!

Chichi

 

[Laela]

when you're bored w/ a look, it just means it's for something different. I co-sign on the coloring... and head accessorizing. But if you're afraid you'll relax but not sure you want to, get some braids.. QUICK!

 

[HotCoCoGurl130]

I just did the big chop about a month ago. I went straight out to the mall to get hair accessories to liven up my hair. I am about to get braids b/c I have hand in hair disease. Its really bad. If you go to school you can probably find someone there who does braids really cheap. I also colored my hair and that really helped. You can also wear picked out fro with a headband. I hope you find something that works for you and please do not give into chemicals. You will not like the results with one inch of hair.