Everyone, from my family to peers, had something to say about my natural hair after I did the big chop. Some people insisted that I revert back to my straight perm hair. Others offered unsolicited advice about how to get long hair. Admittedly, at first I listened to a lot of it, spending money on unnecessary hair care without doing my due diligence and looking into the benefits of certain products.
These days, I don't cave into peer pressure as easily. While I'm always open to product recommendations, at the end of the day, I know my hair best and can make the best decisions for myself.
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