Natural Intervention 101: What to Do When the Perm Box is Calling | Clutch Magazine: The Digital Magazine for the Young, Contemporary Woman of Color

Natural Intervention 101: What to Do When the Perm Box is Calling Clutch Magazine: The Digital Magazine for the Young, Contemporary Woman of Color

As I sat here and read this article, I began to let my mind wander on the many times I have thought about going back to getting a relaxer-those times when I didn't feel like doing my hair or I was having a bad hair day or I saw somebody with a really cute straight hairstyle or when it wasn't fun anymore. I think all of us natural girls go through a period when we second guess ourselves and say "Did I make the right decision?". Don't fret, girls; you're not alone. Thankfully, I can say I haven't had this thought (of getting a perm) since my last hair appointment! My hair is still straight and shiny, even in this gloomy weather. One thing I definitely agree with the author of the article is getting together a support group. When I lived in FL and had just made the decision to go natural a co-worker invited me to join a natural hair group. All of the women were natural (or going natural) and we shared hair stories over drinks and food. It was a great way for me, someone at the time who was transitioning, to hear from other women who were natural and loved it. They even had product and style suggestions. It was perfect for me! At the last meeting before I moved we even took pictures so the host could add them to her blog to document all of our hair journeys. I'm definitely thinking about starting a natural hair group in the DMV area. There are so many resources that we don't take advantage of. So...when you get that feeling of going back to the perm, call your interventionist! :) She'll remind you of the joys and freedom that only we natural girls can feel.