Natural Dreads & Curls -My Hair is the Longest It Has Ever Been in My Entire Life

The length of my hair reminds me of how far I have come and how many years have passed. Its been quite the journey.

I've never braided my bangs before until today. It wasn't until I did that that I realized their true length. The dreads and the curls can make it appear much shorter.

I was cultured to think that guys were not supposed to have long hair. Growing my hair out was one of the first steps towards owning my self image.

When I was young, I despised my curly and untamed hair. I used to brush it over and over trying to "tame" it. I was extremely self conscious that my hair looked too messy.

I broke that habit for sure. It's been over 2 1/2 years since Ive even owned a brush let alone use one. No matter how it falls, I know see it as beautiful.

The next step I took towards honoring my hair was to quit using modern toxic shampoos and conditioners. You may really want to check the ingredients of your hair products. Your body absorbs some of these chemicals, and they pollute are sacred water supply. More chemicals are then needed to treat the polluted water.

Most popular shampoos simply strip your natural oils which causes your scalp to start over-producing oils to make up for it. Then the conditioner adds synthetic chemical oils on top of that.

You would be amazed to find that your scalp knows how to manage your oil levels. It just takes awhile to restabilize after years of being bombarded with toxins. When hair does need washed, baking soda, apple cider vinegar, and some essential oils are all one really needs.

I had no intention or desire really to have dreads. I literally just woke up with a giant one one morning. I had to choose whether I wanted to cut my hair, painfully rip it, or simply let it flow. It's been a little over a year since the first one. Now the entire back is dreaded up. The sides are beginning to as well.

I was surprised at how much spiritual energy your hair can attune with. Its sort of like having extra antennas. I have no idea how long I'll continue to let it grow, but I have no desire to cut it and pay someone for it.

For those of you who want to know the simplest way to dread your hair simply follow these steps.

1. Grow hair
2. ..........
3. Dreads