This is a two part review……Part II
This followup review comes two weeks after the first one. If you need to catch up click here. This part is near and dear to me so pardon the bluntness and just plain honesty because this post is about me.
When I had my twins almost five years ago, I had these flowing lovely locks that you just had to touch. I’ve ALWAYS had super thick hair that you could barely put a comb thru. Especially after all the extra hormones from the pregnancy I had a bunch of hair. Then it happened….
about six months after my babies were born it started to come out. And I mean in clumps. CLUMPS!! Now keep in mind we have now changed our income from two people working to one person and two additional mouths to feed. There wasn’t any EXTRA anything for anybody to go and get hair done. Nope just wasn’t. And truly, being a new mom of multiples I struggled with even getting a shower, let alone taking care of my hair.
Me at about 6 months after birth of twins
So after my family having pity on my sad looking locks, I finally made it to the salon and had it chopped off in hopes that it would help in the falling out process. Well, it didn’t help. I tried everything possible that one could do at home. Even started taking additional hair vitamins with my prenatals {by the request of my doctor}. Trust me if there was a product out there…I tried it. Maybe I did too much but all I knew was my beautiful locks were leaving me and I could do anything about it. For someone who has had long locks all her life, this was hard.
What would I be without my bangs? Sad right? But hair is a huge shield from the world and I had no idea how much until I started to loose mine.
I prayed on it. And then I prayed some more. I spoke to a near and dear friend that also happened to be my old Physician & Minister (she is a powerful force). We prayed together and I eventually just let it go. I let go of the possibility of my hair ever coming back and made piece with it. Let me tell you how life changing this was. I felt I could finally say goodbye to something that was just simply not at all me. I began a process of finally seeing “me”. I had all these beautiful gifts and for many of years I always focused on a superficial one. My Hair. I was uplifted. I felt so free even before I recently cut it off.
Now, I wore scarfs and hats and even some pieces {yes I rocked a wig big time} but just recently I said to myself…I needed the complete freedom that I felt inside. So I cut it off completely!
SofnFree Products
Then I received my first box of goodies from SofnFree. Could the timing not be any better?? I cut it off and used there super tingly, feeling so good Milk & protein Olive Oil conditioner. Love this stuff.
Shampooing Process
My scalp feels so good and free now. You have no idea how liberating it feels to walk out of the house and know that it’s just all about YOU Not your locks, not your clothes…just you. So after the cutting process and deep conditioning I opted for some color {yes all done by myself..you know how I roll}. Finally the finished product.
A new me that is filled with freedom and a daily reminder when I look at my hair that life is too short. Enjoy it! I will never let hair or anything else for that matter bog me down. I’m a really tall girl so when I walk into a room generally folks stair {I’m use to it}. But now I can walk in head high, knowing that my head does not need to be covered up . Receiving the SofnFree products were more than just a review for me. Which has proven to soften my locks more and more everyday. It was an opportunity to start fresh. I’m sure they have no idea what that little package did for me.
I’m still using the products on my daughter and son everyday, I love them. This product line has taken care of my “very kinky, nappy {yes I said it} nappy hair….to my daughters very thin curly lock…to my son with hair in between the both of us. Thank you M&M for sending us this product to review.
You can the the above picture in full in my About section. Thanks for getting personal with me!
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Wow Daisy. You look amazing! The style and color are so very RIGHT for your beautiful face.
Oh, Daisy, we're so glad that you and the children are enjoying our products. You look absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing your Sofn'free GroHealthy experience with your loyal readers. We'll be sure to share it with our following as well. All the best from the folks at Sofn'free.
Daisy,
I feel like I really know you now. I applaud you for being able to go through the process of letting your hair go. I have always wanted to go “NATURAL”, but I always chicken up and get a relaxer. I did experience loosing hair while in college and I was devastated. I am not sure how it started to grow back, but believe me I did my praise dance.
The products that you mention, I have never heard of them. My daughter was born with a head full of hair and now it is so short, I don't know what to do. I grease it and two minutes later it is back dry. I have been told to try another product, but it is too expensive. (You know how I roll, I can't pay the price that they are asking). The products that you mention, I am going to research them; I have never seen them in a Beauty Supply store in Chicago.
Thanks for sharing!!!
That natural style really does complement your face so much more – you look like a model! Speaking as a black woman, I don't know why we think we look more attractive with our hair fried by chemicals!
I went through the same thing after years of using relaxers and hot irons on my hair – it just started coming out! I had to cut it all off. And vowed to never put another chemical on my hair. I had wanted – since childhood – to have long flowing hair, and the chemicals kept my hair breaking off. I have dreadlocks now, and my hair is down to my butt! Seemed I just had to stop fighting my hair to have what I wanted…
I wanted to recommend Carol's Daughter products to you – I don't know if SoftnFree products are all natural, or if that's an issue for you – but if it is you would probably love Carol's Daughter. People rave about her products, and they contain no chemicals at all.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I love feedback, especially about hair care. I actually have not had chemicals in my hair for about 15 years. I was doing a blowout and flatiron but still that was too much in this dry desert heat all the time. So during the summer months and some winter I would braid it up. Oh I miss my braids. However, this shorter no fuss style is so easy and I need easy right now..I love it. Thanks for the Carol's Daughter suggestion. I have used them for my daughter and myself for years. I have used the entire line. Yes I know…quite pricey and it was but I loved the smell for my daughter. Instead of incurring the shipping costs, I use to purchase it from Sephora. ..Ok, I think I'm writing another post. I'll have to do a write up on hair. Again, thanks for stopping by and hope you enjoyed.
Wow, thanks for sharing your hair story. I just love your new look! You go girl!