Hair Care Essentials For 4C Hair Before Big Chop

The initial natural hair big chop shock is really something else. No amount of words can fully describe my initial feelings.

I remembered laughing out loud, wondering what the heck did I just do.

The Initial Natural Hair Big Chop Shock Stage Is Real

Yes, there is an initial shock stage – it actually exists. Some people laugh out loud, some cry, some grab their wigs tightly, and some rock the hell out of the TWA from the beginning.

I laughed out loud then rocked the hell out of my TWA, but not before I tightly grabbed my DIY clip-on wig.

Now, clearly, I was tripping for a while there.

However, my biggest shock was when I realized my DIY clip-on wig hairstyles would no longer be possible.

Thus, from that moment, I had no choice but to quickly come to terms with my big chop.

DIY Clip-On Wig Vs Big Chop

However, I would be lying if I told you I didn’t try to make the DIY clip-on wig work.

Yes, the determination in me did not give up without a fight, however, in the end, my tightly coiled 4C hair won.

Individual Reactions To Their Big Chop

I must admit, even though I decided to big chopped to take a break from “creamy crack” to grow healthier hair, it was still hard to give up certain hairstyles.

Overall, I truly believe individual reactions to their big chop are based on the initial reasons for the big chop, how attached someone is to their hair, and someone’s level of openness to change.

Big Chop Shock Preparation Is Essential

Big chopping your hair without prior preparation is okay, but based on my experience, it’s better to have a plan.

A big chop plan helps you commit long term from the start.

In my case, thankfully, before I big chop I purchased a few hair essentials for dry 4C tightly coiled natural hair, hoping these hair care essentials would help me get through the initial natural hair shock period.