Us vs Them

Hola chicos,

This week I would like to talk about the "us" versus  "them" mentality.  When I got my hair cut a month ago, I went to a friend's salon to get a trim because I did not have time to go to my regular salon.  However, I did not get the same vibe I get when I visit my regular salon.  I might have a little problem of talking too much when it comes to hair products.  However, at my regular salon, it is okay to talk freely on products I want to put in my hair, and to bring in my own products from home.  Look, I do like more natural base products, and I am glad I am getting a better understanding of what I am using for my hair.   I never meant to have a problem in the salon due to the fact I want to go to hair school.  I think it is okay to talk about products, and I think it is okay to have customers who want to know how to take care of their hair.  However, I think many salons might be suffering with women going natural.  

What I do know is that if you are going to start this journey, you have to take control of your hair due to the fact that your hair cannot follow the same regimen as relaxed hair. I know that I might be behind the chair one day instead of sitting in the chair, and I will need money to keep a business running.  With that statement said, I do not want a place where I cannot discuss hair products, or have clients be quiet on products he or she are using between salon visits.  It is not an "us" versus "them" community.   We are all the same, and we have to work together.  Remember, every person is not going to go natural the same way, and have the same experience.   

I need a salon, but I want to have control over my hair because it is mine.   I do not feel it is wrong to have conversations with others on hair products, and to discuss their daily routines.  In my opinion, this is the main reason the natural hair community is so strong on the internet.  I think many natural women want a salon now to be a place where they can work in conjunction with their stylist.   Many of us do not have money to run to a salon every few days for co-washes, deep treatments, but we will go to the salon.  Therefore when we go, it should be place of serenity, not get angry with the customers for having a passion for natural hair.  

I will admit that some women are jumping on the bandwagon just because it is cool to be natural now.  However, there are many of us who want to change our lifestyle to become better people.  That is why "the big chop" changed my life; due to the fact I am not my hair.  I was a slave to braids, wigs, and depending on my every two weeks visits to the salon.  I do not wan't that anymore for my life.  I want to be part of the hair on my head, and not a by stander anymore.   It is nothing like having control, but I need my salon to support me, not make me feel bad on it.  I going to give you a visual on the place I want to be with my hair.  Now, tell me your thoughts!

Bye for now, 

Shun :)  

Color Me Again?

Hi everyone,

Well, Nic and I are apart for a while this summer and I only have myself and my hair-lol.  Anyway, I am starting to like my haircut.  I also have not colored my hair at all this summer.  Guys, I keep going back and forth about putting color in my hair again.  I still having problems understanding the moisture and protein balance, and I am having better results keeping the color out of my hair.  I think for me, I would have to visit the salon more often if I return to coloring my hair regularly.  You guys already know, I do not want to keep getting hair cuts because of color damage or not having a true balance of moisture and protein for my hair.  I do like my new haircut, but I want to continue to see my hair get to a healthy place.  Therefore, I am thinking I might not want anymore color right now to interfere with my plans on how I see my hair.  Therefore, look at my hair now, and when I had color. What do you guys think?  

Bye for now,

Shun