Hair Chronicles
A style nightmare turns into hair freedom when one hair-nista learns to listen when her tresses talk.
Jacque Powers learned how to respect her hair
Hair Chronicles
What is your hair trying to tell you?
By Jacque Powers, My Salon Scoop guest writer
I have been doing my own hair since I was 11 years old. If there was ever a color or style, I have worn it! After years of feeling like an experienced hair-nista, I suddenly became too comfortable and did a major hair no-no.
A few years ago, I experimented with color and a relaxer. The color, a nice honey blond, was fresh and only in for about week. I decided that I wanted a little touch up and would do it myself. I greased my scalp, parted my hair in the traditional four sections, and began to apply the product. Everything was normal, no burning. Well, I never burn. My hair normally itches when it is ready to be rinsed of the relaxer. The timing was perfect, and all seemed well. I hopped in the shower and began rinsing out the relaxer.
As I rubbed the product out of my hair, I opened my eyes and realized that I was holding my precious strands in the palms of my hands. I was frantic! Chunk after chunk of hair went streaming down the drain. I immediately called a stylist. She recommended neutralizing shampoo to save what I had left. Unfortunately, what I had left wasn't enough. About 70 percent of my hair was in my hands, on the floor, and still swimming down the shower drain.
Jacque Powers tried a little TLC for her hair
The stylist turned me on to a product called Nioxin. This three-step kit nourishes your hair from the very follicle and grows it immediately. I used this product daily in the morning and at night. After two weeks, I already had a few inches of hair back. I actually became used to wearing my hair cut low. This new style elicited several comments like: "Not many people can rock that style;" "You've got the perfect head for that;" or "I wish I could pull that off."
Listening to their observations truly empowered me. I began to look at my hair nightmare as a sense of androgynous hair freedom! I embraced the low maintenance of the style. And, I thoroughly enjoyed the feeling of water as it cascaded down my tiny ringlets of curls when I washed it. Wearing this style was wonderful!
Now, I understand the complex simplicity of my hair. I realize that for years I had been subjecting my hair to so much strain for trend's sake, that it simply became tired. It's almost like my hair and I had been in a relationship for years, but I hadn't been listening to what it had to say. Now, I listen to my mane. I wash it two to three times a week and give it a good strengthening conditioner. I trim my ends regularly, and since I have a short cut, I keep it edged up properly. Honestly, I treat my hair the way I want to be treated in a great relationship-with love, respect and trust!
What is your hair trying to tell you?
Jacque Powers, Owner, NexonDeck Multimedia—a full-service NYC-based firm offering economically customized solutions in marketing, public relations, image consulting, events and media by utilizing nontraditional portals. Contact her at jacq@nexondeck.com, www.twitter.com/nexondeck, www.nexondeck.com
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You really do have the face for short hair and it looks great on you. I'm itching for my close up that takes place tomorrow.