"Right when this all began, I knew that salons would close soon and I started to panic. I was able to squeeze in a last-minute appointment for box braids, but that only gave me about 6-8 weeks to figure out what I was going to do next. At 25 years old, I'm attempting to do my hair by myself for the first time in my life. I've switched from one protective style to the next after a bad experience with a relaxer in the 6th grade. My husband graciously helped me remove my braids at home and I've been rocking a fro for about 3 weeks now.
I'm enjoying learning more about my hair — the upkeep, the products, the self-love, everything! It was also my husband's first time seeing my natural hair in person so it was a new experience for both of us. Don't get me wrong — I'll definitely be excited to add a new wig or two into the rotation soon, but for now I'm enjoying just letting my hair breathe for the first time in over a decade." — Tomi Obebe, social media strategist and blogger at GoodTomicha.com
