10 Hair REsolutions

1. I promise to listen to my hairstylist and do as instructed. No longer will I not listen to my stylist when they offer tips for proper maintenance.

2. I promise that this year I will truly get to know my hair, it's texture, what it likes what it doesn't and act like my hair is a part of the rest of my body. No longer will I take it for granted and just sit in the stylist chair and not ask questions (even when I get the information from the internet forums).

3. I resolve to treat my hair like it's my lifelong partner whom I adore. Therefore I'll protect it by refusing to let anyone touch it who doesn't have the right credentials; doesn't understand my particular texture and does not listen to me when I am in a consultation.

4. I promise to always try products designed for my particular hair needs (once I know them), all the while realizing that most hair have more than one texture and therefore may require more than one type of product to treat it effectively.

5. I promise that if I apply a relaxer at-home that I will follow up with a salon visit to have my ends trimmed—especially if I have short hair to remove the areas where I overprocessed my hair.

6. I promise to eat healthy, fatty foods (i.e., almonds, avocado, salmon), that will help to nourish my hair and skin while giving me overall great health.

7. I promise not to become a natural hair elitist as I, and after I, transition from "creamy crack," to au naturale.

8. If I wear weaves and braids, I promise  to change how my hair is parted and styled every six to eight weeks to prevent thinning and traction alopecia around my edges.

9. I promise to not use my hair as an excuse not to exercise by alternating heavy cardio days with wearing a ponytail or slicking it down if my hair is short. This allows me to really look good from head to toe.

10. I promise to only wear lace-front wigs every day if I have a medical condition, am starring in a film or performing on stage every day. If I am not doing those things, I promise to use extensions for added length, and to take care of my natural hair underneath because I understand that without a salon professional and heavy stage makeup, a lace-front wig looks extremely un-natural in person.