It’s Not that Simple
Whatever you want it to be
Short /long
Thick/thin
Curly/straight or wavy
Brunette, black, blonde, burgundy
Or grey!
However you want to wear it
Worn up, pinned down
Thrown in a ponytail
Shirley Temple Curls
Tucked behind your ear
Twists or braids
French rolled or French braided
Make it your own
You can put a flower in it
Flip it like Farah Faucet
Throw a hat on
Pippy long stocking pig-tails
Dredlocks or dreds
Relaxed or permanently curled
One long braid down your back
Highlights, streaks
Dyes and rinses
Some color on the ends
How you take care of it
Your favorite headband
Bing bongs, clips, bows and barrettes
Haircuts, dreadful scissors clippers, and trims
The perfect shampoo and conditioner made specifically for you
Gel, oil, and spray
On your head, arms, legs and lip!!
Management
Sometimes unmanageable
Capable of having its own bad day
Blow dry/ air dry
Rollers, hot curlers and flat irons
Shedding, breakage
In the sink, clogged drains
Inescapable dust bowls and tumble weeds
Never moist enough, but sometimes just as soft as you need it to be
Keeping it in tact: wraps, scarves, and bonnets
The memories…
“In middle school it was THIS long” (pointing to some random length on your body)
Eyebrows!!!!
Arching, tweezing, threading and wax
Time consuming, back-breaking and tiring
But personal, all your own, important to you and just how you like it.
It may just be hair, but it’s not that simple.
Davia S.
