Hair is sacred to me. It is an important part of my Spirituality, Sensuality, and Personality. The old expression: ‘Let your hair down’ means more than it seems to mean.

I can feel myself come out of the shell [so to speak] when I let my hair down. It is as though I become less inhibited and I allow myself to sparkle by setting my natural waves free.

I thank God that I was born with waves. Tight curls seem to rigid for me. And pin-straight just bores me to pieces. With natural waves, I am glad that I don’t have to use harsh chemicals and get perms to get the look that I want.

My waves seem to fit my mood; it is as if God knew, before I was even born, that I was made for the wavy look. I’m not aspiring to be a Diva, but I have realized that some of the greatest Divas do have waves. That makes me feel special and beautiful.

As a writer, my hair has affected my poetry. It has been a special inspiration to me. [Some of my poems may be read at freestylevision, a site for verbal expression.]

Yours very sincerely,
Rachel Eagle Reiter