Learning to love my curls!

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Growing up, I hated my hair. Back in the day, definition of beautiful hair (or as most hair oil advertisements projected it) was – hair that moves. 

Plus, it wasn’t easy living with my sister who had hair that moved. Long, thick, shiny, straight hair. I loved her hair. I had thick, black hair that grew up, not down, ruined school photos because it made me look like I was wearing a motorcycle helmet, and frustrated my mom so much that she resorted to military cuts that had me constantly mistaken for a boy. Coarse and curly, it most definitely did not move. 

No one wanted to sit behind me in the school coz they couldn’t see the board. Do you blame them? 

For the longest time, I resorted to hair straighteners, blow dryers and hair sprays. But spending 45 minutes every morning battling my curls was exhausting. On days when I did dare leave it to dry naturally people would comment, ‘Is that your natural hair? It’s gorgeous.’ But I never believed them.

I had always known about ‘Curly Girl method’ but the idea of bidding goodbye to my hair iron was daunting. I didn’t travel anywhere without my hair iron. To give you a reference, the first thing I packed in my hospital bag when my water broke was my hair iron. There! I confessed it. However, I had reached a point where I realized that I had to stop using heat, or I’ll hafta part ways with my hair and that’s when my CG Method journey began. 

It’s only been over 2 months of using CG Method, but I’m loving it so much that I think it’s my responsibility to enlighten other girls like me who’ve spent their lives battling their hair, using damaging heat and processing techniques in order to achieve glossy straight hair. 

Here are a few things that I’ve been doing:

·      Said goodbye to hair iron, blow dryer and hairbrush

·      Replaced cotton pillowcases with silk pillowcases

·      No towel drying. Let it air dry. Times when I’m getting late, I use an old t-shirt to dry my hair

·      Use cold water to wash my hair 

·      Started oiling my hair after a decade

·      Apply products to soaking wet hair

·      Invested in products that are free of harsh chemicals – silicone, sulphate, parabens, and alcohol. 

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I won’t lie – the first few weeks of using CG method was not the prettiest. I was embarrassed to even step out, but I’ve realized that my journey is about much  more than just hair. It’s about being comfortable in myself in a way I have never been before; not freaking out when it rains or when I go swimming, and celebrating rather than hiding my difference from the crowd.  Who would have thought that hair can mean so much? 

Here are the products that I've been using and will vouch by:

How to support Live2Dance from home

What’s happening around us right now, is so surreal. I feel like I’m in a post-apocalyptic movie and being filmed. Suddenly, the cast and crew will pop out of somewhere with their hidden cameras and tell us this was all a setup. Come to think of it, a few weeks ago, life was pretty normal. Spring was on its way, trees were beginning to bloom, birds chirping. Dirty dishes left in the sink, still had me cringe. And today, these touch points of daily life are in sharp contrast with the overwhelming sense that our world is dramatically different.  Seattle is finally sunny, but not a soul on the streets to soak it. Empty playgrounds. Empty shelves in the supermarket. World running out of toilet paper( okay, this one, I still don't understand). No one want to touch anything for fear of becoming infected - the tables at a coffee shop, the handle of a door, the hand of a friend. Yet people still try to keep calm and keep up their spirits - only with added layers of precautions. While, to many, it may seem like this new change has brought some much-needed break and stability to their fast-paced lives, it's true that it has also forced many to grapple with fears about the financial toll, lost jobs and shrinking businesses.  Every day I hear more and more small businesses having to shut down permanently and it breaks my heart. Small businesses operate on a tight margin. We rely heavily on everyday foot traffic. This COVID-19 pandemic situation has been catastrophic for them.  Small businesses are the life and soul of a city. In the hustle and bustle of a large metropolitan city, a small business brings in calmness, character, and diversity. Please do not let them die. Today, we need your support more than ever. Here are a few ways how you can support Live2Dance even while staying at home:   Get Live2Dance class pass: If you’re a regular at Live2Dance, this should be a no brainer. And if you’re not a regular, maybe it’s time to get regular. We are offering 10 Class Pass and 20 Class Pass that can be used up to a year from purchase day. Choose any drop-in class from our curriculum.   Leave a Review: Now is the time to use that freed up time due to Coronavirus to write a review for your favorite local businesses. Trust me, they appreciate it more than you can ever imagine. It’ll only take up 5 minutes of your time, but go a long way to help a small business. I’d request you can take 5 minutes out to leave us a review.  Google review and Facebook review    Social media shout-outs: A small business relies heavily on word of mouth. If you like what we do, if it brings a smile to your face and a skip to your step, please spread the word. Like, share, subscribe, follow our social media handles. Share stories or videos on social media and tag us. Anything helps. Here are our Instagram, Youtube and Facebook handles   Rent the space: If you have always wanted to film a video (fitness/ dance or otherwise) and on a lookout for a gorgeous space, consider renting Live2Dance studio. In the heart of Belltown, beautifully lit and attractive interiors, surrounded by positive and loving vibes. For renting details, contact me at deepali@live2danceseattle.com Or call me at +1-206-992-5403   Wedding dance packages: are you or anyone you know getting married sometime soon? Consider using our wedding dance package. You can buy a wedding dance package as a wedding gift for your friends too. Our choreographies are very unique, fun, and connects with the audiences in a way that it leaves the crowd wanting for more. Let us make your wedding dance the most unforgettable moment of your wedding.    Purchase gift cards: Have a friends’ birthday/ anniversary/ baby shower/ promotion party coming up? What better gift than the gift of dance? I always believe in gifting people experiences that they’ll remember for a long time. Buy Live2Dance’s gift card for your friends and family now, which they can use later. They can use this gift card towards any drop-in classes! $54 and $90 denominations available here.   Visit Website