I’ve gotten so used to my new short do’ I almost forgot that today is my one month anniversary since my big chop on August 2, 2014.  I have to say that the first week consisted of me getting used to it.  I was still nervous going out to drop my kids off at school with my shaved head so I was still wearing my wigs.  The second week I was a bit more comfortable and my wigs were just too hot…lol So I went out wearing a baseball cap on my head everyday no matter what I was wearing.  By the third week I was in love with my short hair and ready to take on the world.  I leave the house everyday with confidence and no ball cap unless I’m running late and don’t have time to style my little curls that I now have.  At first I didn’t notice any growth but I realized it had only been two weeks time.  But today I look at these pictures and I can feel the difference.  before my hair was too short to even curl up being only about 3/8″ long.  I’m not sure how long it is today but it is now long enough that it curls up.  My maintenance routine is very simple.  I simply wash or co-wash my hair in the shower with Pantene Co-wash and then I apply conditioner. The one that I use and love is Giovanni Deeper Moisture Conditioner.  It leaves my hair feeling really soft and makes it curl up.  I rinse my hair but I do not rinse the conditioner all of the way out.  I leave some in.  Then I use a moisturizer or leave in conditioner and rub it on my head in a circular motion.  This takes all about 10 minutes which is including my shower time.  I’m loving the simplicity and car freeness of it all.  My husband and mom think that I should leave it short.  Part of me agrees with them and another part of me wants to see how long I can grow it out again.  So for now I’m going to take it day by day and let it grow.

As for my style with my short hair I see it evolving and I like where its heading.  The short hair goes with everything and makes it much easier to get dressed.  Thank you all so much for your kind words and support and helping me to be comfortable with it.  Thank you for following along with me on this natural hair journey.  One month down and a life time to go.

Hugs,