#askpeaceluvndope

[peaceluvndope]

hey hun, I actually just found your tumblr looking at the natural hair tag. your hair is so gorgeous.. I have relaxed hair that's a bit past shoulder length and i want to go natural and looking at pictures of girls with hair like yours is such an inspiration. i'm just nervous about the big chop. did you do the big chop or have you always been natural.. got any tips... lol im just so nervous

Hey!! Thank you so much. I also enjoy looking at women who have a more course kinky, curly hair like mine. It sets a real expectation for those of us who don't have the 3c and 4a hair, as well as allows for the appreciation of it. I LOVE my texture. I have Been relaxed since I was 5 or 6 and I big chopped back in October 2008. I attempted to transition, but I just couldn't handle the two textures. I didn't really get the hang of my hair until my 3rd year of being natural. The first two years were all about trial and error lol. I wear my hair out about 2-3 months total periodically throughout the year. I mostly wear wigs, half wigs, and twists. I found for my hair the less manipulation, the healthier my hair. My tips would be:1. Whether you big chop or transition, do what YOU want. If you're not comfortable with short hair, grow it out for however long you can while maintaining the health of your hair. Twists, weaves, wigs and other protective styles can help you. Which leads to my next tip..2. Maintain the health of your hair. For natural girls, that means moisture, hunty! Be sure you are keeping your hair nicely moisturized. I usually use a liquid (I prefer water, but some use liquid based moisturizers like wave novue), oil (my hair loves olive oil), and a cream/butter...in that order. It's gonna take some time but you will eventually figure out what works for you.3. Clean hair! The cleaner your hair, the better your hair will be able to absorb moisture. I wash my hair about 2x a month with shampoo. Other times I use apple cider vinegar to lift the dirt and cowash, when needed. I find washing in sections is most helpful. I use Naptural85's method.4. Patience! Take your time to research and experiment what works for you. That's the key. Trial and error.I ain't no natural hair guru, but this has helped me. I hope I shed done light on natural hair for you. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Thanks for stopping by!-peaceluvndope

[peaceluvndope]

I just wanted to ask you, why did you choose psychology, school psychology? Can you tell me more about it? like what it is, what to expect, and what to take in hs, etc. I just want more insight about it. Thank you! :)

Hi Wilma-Eliza,

I chose to pursue a graduate degree in School Psychology because I was interested in working in education without being a teacher. My undergraduate is in Psychology, so School Psychology gives me the best of both worlds.School Psychology applies aspects of clinical and educational psychology to diagnosis and treatment of individuals with behavioral and learning problems. School psychologists are trained to do intelligence, psychological, and psychoeducational assessments,counseling,and consultation with teachers, administration,and parents.

Since School Psychology is a graduate program, your high school classes won't be as important. However, your undergraduate courses will be. Classes  in psychology and special education will be of great importance. Thanks for dropping by and if you have anymore questions, ask away =)

-peaceluvndope

[peaceluvndope]

Thank you for your response about grad school. I do not have any internships or any volunteer work will that keep me from getting in to grad school?

You are very welcome! I do not have a background of Social Work, so I’m not sure about the requirements for going to graduate school for Social Work. My advice is to look at the programs you’re interested in and study their requirements and prerequisites to see if you are an eligible candidate.

If you don’t have any volunteer work, start getting some now. Women’s shelters are a great place to start. Internships and volunteer work are important because they’re great opportunities for experience and helps build your Curriculum Vitae and Resume. I will be uploading a video discussing how to build your CV on my youtube channel crayzieinlove. I will also post on my tumblr as well.

As always thanks for stopping by!