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[browngirl]

That's what my hair smells like!

I washed my hair with rosehip shampoo and citrus conditioner, and put in fruity-scented curl dressing and spiced shea butter. And then breathed deeply and thought, "I smell like a fruitcake!" *laugh*

Seriously, though, I realized I've had my hair in a natural for 13 months now. It could use a trim, it keeps trying to become dreadlocks (no, people, just no) and there's a longer bit in the back that tends to stick up, but it's still one of the best decisions I ever made.

Comments

[bikergeek.livejournal.com]

it's really a tribute to your good nature that you don't get annoyed at a bunch of pink boys and girls wanting to play with your hair. :-/ A lot of people would--especially someone with an atypical racial background for his or her social environment (that being "Boston fandom"). It's easy to get annoyed at being thought of as "exotic".

I just like it because, well, when we're both standing the top of your head is about level with my mouth and nose, and your natural hair feels nicer when we hug, and stuff.

[browngirl.livejournal.com]

*blush* Thanks, sweetie. Part of it is, well, people want to play with my unusual hair the way they would if I'd dyed it blue or had a mohawk. I've met people who were all about examining the Exotic Negro Specimen, and the vibe is *totally* different.

i should oil my hair again soon. *makes note*

[bikergeek.livejournal.com]

yeah, when I had a shaved head (and really short fuzz not long thereafter) people wanted to rub my scalp.

i should oil my hair again soon. *makes note*

If you're dating a motorcyclist, you should probably use moto-specific oil for that....