This picture was taken on 18th April 2020 - a week after I shaved my hair off. I love my afro textured hair but I don't have the time to spend styling it. I enjoy swimming so I would wear braids to keep my hair stretched preventing the knots and tangles that come with shrinkage. Braids with extensions can cause tension on the hair follicles so I decided to give my hair a break. I plan to grow my hair back out and during the process I'm hoping to find quick and easy protective styles.