{"id":5507,"date":"2022-08-17T16:05:44","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T21:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unclefunkysdaughter.com\/chatbox\/?p=5507"},"modified":"2022-08-17T16:05:45","modified_gmt":"2022-08-17T21:05:45","slug":"why-i-went-from-long-curls-to-a-tapered-cut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unclefunkysdaughter.com\/chatbox\/2022\/08\/17\/why-i-went-from-long-curls-to-a-tapered-cut\/","title":{"rendered":"Why I Went From Long Curls To A Tapered Cut"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the natural hair community, it\u2019s typical for women to strive for the longest, healthiest hair possible. When I was a little girl I had the same sentiment but I always admired the women in my family and their courage to wear their hair short. Nearly 40 years later, I decided to follow in their footsteps. Here is the journey of why I went from long curls to a tapered cut with no plans of turning back!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It All Started With My Hair Falling Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Technically I had two natural hair journeys! The first one was a complete accident. I got my first relaxer at 10 years old and continued to get them for 20 years after that. When I turned 30 I was itching to try something new so I cut my hair into a bob. When I was due for another cut, it ended up being a disaster! My stylist cut my hair too short in the front! When I got home I figured I\u2019d just glue some tracks in the front until my hair grew back. Unfortunately, I ended up having a pretty bad allergic reaction to the glue and it caused my hair to fall out in the front. As a result of that incident, I decided to transition to natural hair! Over a year later I did the big chop!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Short Hair Became My New Look<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My second natural hair journey started in 2021 when I cut my hair – this time purposely! Even though having long hair was my comfort zone at the time, I admired my mom and grandmother for having the courage to wear their hair short for 30 years! When I turned 40, I made a promise to myself that I would do all of the things I\u2019d been too scared to do! Cutting my hair was on that list. To be honest, when I cut my hair I had every intention of growing it back. I couldn’t have imagined that two weeks later I\u2019d throw away every ponytail holder and bobby pin I owned. This was it! I loved it so much that I decided I would wear my hair short from now on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Styling My Short Tapered Cut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When I cut my hair, the styling time and the amount of money spent on products reduced tremendously! I currently use Bye-Bye Buildup<\/a> from Uncle Funky\u2019s Daughter as a co-wash and Squeaky<\/a> when I need a deep clean. I also use the Heal & Renew<\/a> Intensive Hair Masque to deep condition. It\u2019s so creamy and leaves my hair soft and moisturized! Once my hair is washed, I use Thirsty Curls<\/a> as my leave-in conditioner and Curly Magic<\/a> to define my curls. This dynamic duo has my wash and go popping and my curls moisturized, shiny, and defined!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone’s natural hair journey looks different, whether you desire your curls to fall down your back or would prefer to wear a tapered cut. Just make sure that your hair is healthy and that you are happy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

xoxo
Desiree (@themotleygirl<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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