{"id":187,"date":"2015-10-26T22:08:26","date_gmt":"2015-10-27T03:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/unclefunkysdaughter.com\/blog\/?p=187"},"modified":"2015-10-29T14:21:14","modified_gmt":"2015-10-29T19:21:14","slug":"self-love-discovered-through-the-big-chop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unclefunkysdaughter.com\/chatbox\/2015\/10\/26\/self-love-discovered-through-the-big-chop\/","title":{"rendered":"Self Love Discovered Through the &#8220;Big Chop&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-233\" src=\"http:\/\/unclefunkysdaughter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/pamela-cooper-photo1.jpg\" alt=\"pamela-cooper-photo1\" width=\"270\" height=\"328\" \/>Five years ago at a professional conference, two ladies were thrown together as roommates. Like newfound friends, the ladies stayed awake all night chatting about life and getting to know one another. In the midst of this late night pow wow, one roommate shared with the other about her natural hair journey and the struggles she was facing during her transition. The next day \u2014 still giddy from staying up late \u2014 the two ladies hurried to nearest salon, grabbed styling scissors and clipped away the relaxed hair. Before they knew it, the \u201cBig Chop\u201d was complete, the transformation was made, and a new naturalista was born.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an unlikely and somewhat humorous natural hair journey story, but the story is true and belongs to Pamela Cooper. Besides being a self-professed Funky Junky, Pamela is an educator, a wife and a mother to three boys.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pamela\u2019s natural hair journey truly began when she noticed her relaxed hair was thinning. Concerned about the health of her hair, she\u00a0<\/span>consulted a stylist and was surprised to find out that the thinning of her hair was the result of her permed hair being over-processed. At that very moment, Pamela decided to stop using relaxers and allow her hair to \u201cgrow out\u201d naturally. Slowly, Pamela\u2019s hair began to return back to a healthy state. But because part of her hair was natural and part of it was relaxed, she flat ironed her hair regularly. Still, she found it difficult to maintain her flat ironed hair due to her rigorous daily exercise routine. \u201cMy hair became a challenge to deal with. I would sweat during my workout and my roots would just puff up. It wasn\u2019t a cute look and it was difficult to maintain,\u201d said Pamela. So, on a whim and with the encouragement of a newfound friend after a sleepless night at a conference, Pamela decided that she had enough of her transitioning hair. It was time to cut off her relaxed ends, and so she did. \u201cI was very excited to embark on my new path as a naturalista,\u201d she recalls.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like most natural hair journeys, there are several challenges a naturalista will face along the way. \u201cMy hair is extremely coily and I had a very hard time finding a product that would make my hair curl,\u201d said Pamela. \u201cThere are many naturalistas in my family who have various hair types. They all tried their best to recommend different products to make my hair curl, but none of the products worked for me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-224 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/unclefunkysdaughter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/ChatBoxQuote_21-595x127.png\" alt=\"ChatBoxQuote_2\" width=\"595\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unclefunkysdaughter.com\/chatbox\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/ChatBoxQuote_21-595x127.png 595w, https:\/\/unclefunkysdaughter.com\/chatbox\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/ChatBoxQuote_21-960x206.png 960w, https:\/\/unclefunkysdaughter.com\/chatbox\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/ChatBoxQuote_21.png 1872w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While doing an internet search for a natural hair salon, Pamela discovered a Groupon from Uncle Funky\u2019s Daughter Salon that offered a discounted hair service. She quickly scheduled an appointment and hoped that an Uncle Funky\u2019s Daughter stylist could help her with her ongoing hair challenges. \u201cI remember going to the salon and complaining about not being able to find a product that would curl my coily hair and the stylist said, \u2018Don\u2019t worry. I have <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">magic<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a bottle.\u2019\u201d \u201cMagic it was!\u201d Pamela remembers. Pamela walked out of the salon that day with a stylish haircut and a new love for Uncle Funky\u2019s Daughter Curly Magic Curl Stimulator. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-229 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/unclefunkysdaughter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/pamela-cooper-4-with-caption.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"302\" height=\"400\" \/>Pamela finds great comfort in being natural, and she expresses that not everyone welcomed her decision. \u201cI remember when I initially transitioned, one of my coworkers made an impolite comment about my natural hair,\u201d she reflected. \u201cAt that moment, I thought to myself, any woman who can wear her hair natural is a very confident woman. Being natural means loving yourself regardless of how others feel.\u201d Not only did Pamela encounter a few discouraging comments at her job, but she also experienced a similar reaction within her family. \u201cIt was a huge culture shock to my husband and boys. I had to remind them that they should love me for who I am, not what my hair looks like. Five years after transitioning, my family still laughs at the fact that my youngest son compliments me every time my hair is straightened. I think he is trying to send me a subliminal message,\u201d she laughs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pamela\u2019s initial love affair with Uncle Funky\u2019s Daughter began with Curly Magic, but her affection grew to include Richee Rich, Squeaky, Extra Butter and Glossy. \u201cI love these products. They have revitalized my hair and have given me the curl definition that I was yearning for,\u201d she said. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that Pamela uses products that compliment her coily hair, she loves being natural. \u201cI love the flexibility that natural hair gives me. I am able to continue my exercising routine as well as style my hair when I am going to an After 5 event,\u201d she said. Pamela enjoys her natural hair journey and continues to make discoveries along the way. \u201cI have found a new love and appreciation for my hair and myself, I truly admire India Arie\u2019s song <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I Am Not My Hair. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This song is very encouraging for women who are transitioning and not getting the support they deserve.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Five years ago at a professional conference, two ladies were thrown together as roommates. 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