Five months ago, after wearing my hair natural for almost three years, I ‘relaxed’ my hair. It wasn’t an easy decision, as having chemically-straightened hair meant more time getting ready in the morning and the arduous task of spending a ton of money getting ‘touch-ups.’ But frankly, my natural hair was out of control. Cursed with difficult hair that in its natural state is the texture of a brillo pad, it had grown to a length where my once cute Afro-Puffs and sexy little twists looked dirty and matted.