THAT is the question! It's actually a question that's been on my mind for a while now...do I want to venture with a big chop?
To those that aren't familiar with the term, a big chop is when a transitioner has a mixture of new growth and relaxed hair and cuts off the chemically treated ends to continue their journey with a head of purely natural hair!
So what's my issue?
I recently had my hair cut the shortest it's ever been and that was nerve-wrecking! I've always been very comfortable with my hair a little above my shoulders covering up any blemishes that I may have or disguising (what I feel) is an odd-shaped head. You know, you're run-of-
the-mill hang ups!
To the right is the current length of my hair from the front (relaxed growth not straightened). The back has been shaved down to just my natural growth with some relaxed hair on top. I have 3 inches of new growth all around my head. If I BC now I'll have a 3in TWA!
Ok wait let me back up, I threw in some letters there!
BC=Big Chop
TWA=Teeny Weeny Afro
Something I learned about transitioning is that it's ALL about getting out your of comfort zone and being patient with your hair. The comfort zone thing was easy, the patience thing...not so much!
It's still up in the air right now but who knows where I may end up. What's a hair journey without new discoveries?
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