Famous Last Words...

"...If it needs to be, go ahead and cut it." Famous last words of one woman's effort to grow out her hair. After a solid year and a half; with a few intermittent hair trimmings and long-term maintenance styles, it was time. It was time to let go of the quest to prove to myself that my hair can grow. That has been proven. I was able to achieve shoulder-length hair. My hair growth quest cannot forfeit the need to maintain a healthy head of hair, however. I have not been as diligent about seeing my professional hair-care provider. Frankly, it showed. I could also feel the damage of neglect. My new mission is getting rid of dead weight: physical, emotional and personal. I am recommitting myself to letting go of all things and people that no longer want me to hold on. Release. My hair included. Those ends were dead -- very dead. Denial had set in, and this was yet another area that I've had to come to terms with an ugly and inconvenient reality. The truth is, holding on to what isn't healthy only reaps perpetual damage; eventually extending to the root. It's best to just face the facts, accept the consequential, and cut unneeded ties. Remember to cut at the healthiest point, and even better if you get an edgy/cute outcome/desired finish. You've likely guessed, this entry is more than just about hair. And since I aspire to become the premier go-to for all things image, I have to start with me. I.MUST.BE the brand. I will continue praying, evaluating (and reevaluating) until I am where I believe I should be. So, here we go...

Recent Favorite Finds!

I've been on hiatus - well, kinda. I had the pleasure of hosting my nieces and nephew this summer, enjoying a new hybrid automobile and nurturing my relationships. It was a good summer! Now that it's my FAVORITE season (Autumn), I am feeling the "back to school" shopping spirit and thought I'd send my readers to some of my recent favorite finds.


3. Ouidad Comb


The Ouidad double tooth detangling comb! As some of you may have read, I am stretching my relaxers to every 90 days...well, I'm trying to (90 86 days were rough)! A tool like this is so very necessary, even for those of us who are not necessarily transitioning. It can be found at any Sephora retailer or via online purchase through Amazon.