"Life is a Journey and so is Your Hair…" Sister Circle Tea!!!!!!!
As the daughter of an old-school beautician, y'all have no idea how hyped I am to write this blog and introduce the upcoming Black Women For Self Sister Circle (read on for details!). Much like many other Black women, there was a time when my life absolutely revolved around my hair and still does to some extent. If you've ever gotten the perm too soon, or didn't know what your natural hair looked like until later in life, or are just learning how to really take care of your hair because of a desire to know yourself deeply on all levels, I am right there with you. I am she. I am all of the above.
From growing up where my length was celebrated but not my texture to loc'ing my hair at age 32 and cutting all the locs off at 36, I can truly say that my life's journey and hair journey have been synonymous. As MANE Focus Coach Ashlee René would say, "Life is a journey and so is your hair…" and it's the truth, the truth, and nothing but the truth, especially for Black women. Our hair is simply more and always has been. It's why the Tignon Law was established in Louisiana in 1786, and it's why we are still pressing all 50 states to pass the Crown Act in 2024. Not only does our hair tell a story about who we are, but we radiate next-level confidence when we rock our favorite looks; we are unstoppable, and maybe that's why the world was and forever will be up in arms about Black hair.
What I'm most excited about is that Black Women For Self has scored an exclusive, sit-down discussion with Natural Hair Expert Ashlee René to untangle the complexities (pun intended) of our hair as Black women, societal influences, and how our crowns can become our most cherished component of self-expression while also keeping a healthy self-image and head of hair. I would absolutely bet my last dollar that this Sister Circle will be one for the books.
Not only has Ashlee René beautifully grown and maintained her own MANE, but she is also proactively teaching other Black women to do the same under her expert guidance, all while weaving in her sage wisdom and timeless spiritual adages. She truly knows hair and the complexities of being at the intersection of Blackness and womanhood in America. Ashlee René is truly a visionary; her insight is trustworthy and highly sought after. She's such a profound human being, and Black Women For Self is excited to share her wisdom, knowledge, and resources with our biggest supporters.
Come and get the Ashlee René experience as we discuss hair, self-image, hair health, and everything in between, leveraging her expertise and wisdom on February 17th, 2024, from 6-8:30 PM. Because Life is a Journey and so is your Hair! Register now with this link!
PS: If you're looking for even more intentionality, vision, and focus in your life, the Twenty Twenty Vision Journals by Ashlee René are where it's at! Get yours here!
We look forward to seeing you there, as always!
- Chaila Renee Scott