Growing up as the daughter of a skilled cosmetologist and salon owner, the essence of hair has woven itself into my life's fabric. Though I had access to top-notch professional hair care, it wasn't until college that I realized my complex relationship with my own natural hair. Navigating independent hair care was a profound lesson.

 

From the start, I embraced my natural hair due to my mom's unwavering decision against relaxers, even when I insisted at age 12. Over time, my hair experienced heat damage and coloring. I even went for a bold TWA cut to regrow it. Yet, it was during the 2020 quarantine that I experienced a deep transformation in my hair relationship. I learned to love and fully embrace my hair, regardless of its state.

 

Nurturing hair and fostering self-acceptance in the face of societal pressure can be overwhelming. But armed with knowledge and natural hair education, this journey becomes a beautiful transformation. I hope Her Crown and Glory becomes a guiding light for every naturalista, illuminating the path to embrace this remarkable journey fully.