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**MY AFRO HAIR**

**One of the best parts of my day is when I get to style my afro hair.** We also call it natural hair. ‎ ‎For context, I have a black, medium length, afro hair that flies wherever the wind blows. Have you seen this hair? It is so thick and beautiful. In this post, I'd give you a sneak peek into some of the experiences I encountered while growing it. ‎

**‎Behind the Scene…**

| -| ‎It can be difficult to comb and style an afro. Since it has never been relaxed or stretched, I often spend an average of 10 - 15 minutes trying to detangle the roots, before carefully combing it into whatever style that pops up on my mind. ‎ ‎Before everything is done, we must have recorded not less than 45 mins of mirror time. ‎

**Washing and braiding**

|![IMG_20250620_071155.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmbc91TKf788uSNVqvnwM7A8uSY3z2Q99cuWcXYrx5E67V/IMG_20250620_071155.jpg)_{Morning glow. Almost thought of rocking the hair like this after combing.}| -|-| Washing my hair is a different ball game put together. My hair is like a camel that tanks up with water; it takes pails of water for it to get soaked, let alone reach the scalp. I also have to use some special shampoos and conditioners to make the hair soft and comfy. Once this is over, my hairstylist helps me braid them neatly. I do this immediately because it becomes painful to plait when they dry out.

**Rocking my afro hair unperturbed**

| -| ![IMG_20250620_104133.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVyjhn83gwK4g9ybeRGvwN5BqtCkHpt7zV7GZ2pMw4Y2H/IMG_20250620_104133.jpg)_Click!|![IMG_20250620_105018.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmeRjqXowyfWGtSkMt2t2NZtQcQmkc18nY8WsRCf8WvmmT/IMG_20250620_105018.jpg)_Click!| -|-| Last weekend, I had to do my hair. It's my policy to visit the salon every two weeks. This gives me a fresh look and helps me save time on combing and styling the hair. But when I called my hairstylist, she informed me that she went on a 2-day business trip. I was caught between visiting another hair salon or allowing her workers to do the job. Thing is, I prefer when she braids my mane herself. She gives me neater cornrows at an affordable rate, compared to other natural hairstylists. >The money charged for washing and braiding natural afro is super expensive, particularly for young people who are just starting out. That weekend, I decided to style my hair into two big braids and a bun. I started by parting it in the middle then plaiting both sides singlehandedly into neat cornrows before tying it into a small, lovely bun. On stepping out, I received so many compliments. Isn't it beautiful? 🥰 >I had to rock the hairstyle again today. Oh, how my colleagues loved it! One of them later called me aside to ask why I rarely add extensions to my hair. I get this kind of question every eke market day. However, I still do not understand why some people think it is compulsory to attach other items to the hair. What's the need of these hair extensions when you already have a super long and healthy hair? Also, do you think that this slowly becoming a custom? **I'd love to know your thought on this.** Thank you for reading through! ❤️ >All photos are mine. Specially inviting @kyrie1234, @yuceetoria and @tammanna to participate in @m-fdo's [contest](https://steemit.com/ladies-universe/@ruthjoe/contest-or-tell-your-story-51) _{Written by [@ukpono](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://steemit.com/hive-172186/%40ukpono/my-introduction-to-steemit&ved=2ahUKEwj7jvrnst2DAxWyT0EAHa7SDYcQFnoECA0QAQ&usg=AOvVaw0QsTaooVs5BS2u64fS7vr1) on 20 June 2025}