#bigchops

[afrosoulsista]

Washing my hair and cleaning my face is/feels like an unexplainable self care ritual, that is a part of my healing process, from things that have taken a toll on me mentally, physically and emotionally. I've been #Natural for the last 12 years, I've done 2 #BigChops and I'm almost two years into my second set of #Dreadlocs. I no longer use all of the products on my that I once did, because I know my scalp and understand my tightly coiled #4cHair. On my second set of locs I chose to go with thicker #locs due to thinning that occurred, in the first set, due to not getting the right amount of nutrients from foods aftet my #Vsg Surgery in 2011. However, my face is a very very raw subject for me because I suffer from what I call an extreme case of #Hirsuitism, which I cover up most of the time I spend outside of my home. I am a product junkie when it comes to my face and 'm always looking for something to get rid of all the issues that come with #PCOS, such as acne, dark spots, unwanted hair growth (upper lip, chin, jawline, and sideburns). 2018 was really a test of self, to see how bad I wanted the things I said I wanted and to see if I could really endure all the things I said I could, to get there. It was a learning and a growing year, a year I dont think I deserved to go through, but I definitely wont regret it. 2019, brings continued growth, proseperity and an abundance of joy, life and freedom. (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BreTbVTn18P/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hvz4u9ynn9ma

[gringxsguide-blog]

I haven't had my hair cut in what feels like an eternity I trust no one to cut my hair. And yet I've had it cut in Malawi, South Africa, across the US, Costa Rica, Italy and most traumatically the day before my undergrad graduation where I asked for 2 inches off and got 8 as a gift! After lengthy stalking on instagram I found Casa Jupiter (Jupiter House) and stylist a "visagista" Débora Gotlib. Not knowing much about her approach, and feeling ready for a new look I messaged them and scheduled an appointment. A little steep at R$350, I would not recommend for a simple trim. But if you are in the midst of change or wanting change - she is your gal! The process can take up to an hour and starts with coffee and a chat in a cozy basement studio in a beautiful part of the Vila Madalena neighborhood. If you don't like pillow talk, her pets will put you at ease while you tell her a bit about yourself. Visagism includes reading the shape and lines of the face, but also stems from Anthroposophy. She read me like a book, very quickly telling my about myself (a control freak) who wants to tame, untamable curls! We talked about what longer hair meant - introspection, evocative of virginal archetypes and shorter hair - less introspection, more strength and power. Everything she did was discussed, length and shape. But the process she lead me on of understanding one's relationship with one's hair was beyond empowering. I told her I have pipedreams of going pixie short with bangs - she told me to let the process happen. Come back when the current cut has worked its magic on me. Its been 24 hours and I am feeling the magic, I feel like a kween. Thank you Debora and Casa Jupiter. Debora studied ayurveda, lived in India and Spain among other places. To book or inquire: [phone] Photos all taken from the Casa Jupiter Instagram page @casajupiter

[koilsbynature]

CUT Love @etcblogmag new cut! How many #bigchops have you had since you've been natural?