KINKS, COILS, CURLS, WAVES black females have it all. There is sooo much to say about this topic, however I will provide you with what I deemed to be the most important to know.
Natural hair has increased in popularity in the black community in recent
years. In the past, a lot of black women turned to straighten their hair using
harsh chemicals. However, now the natural hair movement is a lot more prevalent
as girls and women are dropping their flat irons and picking up their afro
pick. Although there has been a positive trend when it comes to natural hair,
dealing with it is more complex than it sounds. Many women often face daily
discrimination and emotional strife, and this is mainly due to a lack of knowledge
surrounding natural hair.
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Let’s dive into some terms to help us understand what it
really means to go natural. A relaxer or perm is a chemical solution that is
applied to extremely curly, coiled hair to make it lay straight. These products
can cause damage to both your scalp and your hair. Being natural means there
are no chemicals to alter the texture or natural curl pattern of your hair.
Some women choose not to dye their hair due to the dye containing some
chemicals, however I still consider myself a natural with dyed hair, as I have
no perm or relaxer in it. The transition to natural hair comes in different
forms. The first one being the big chop. It requires exactly what it says, cutting
off majority off your hair. Relaxers, perms and texturizers damage and weaken
the hair shaft and unfortunately this is something that could be irreversible. Many
women decide to chop it all as opposed to growing it out because the chemically-treated
hair will consist of an altered appearance, creating a mix of natural roots and
frayed, relaxed ends. However, choosing to part with your hair is not an easy
step. A women’s hair has a history of being linked to our health status and
social position. Long hair has also been seen as relating to youthfulness. So,
chopping off your hair is likely to cause serious grief despite knowing it will
grow back healthier and stronger. The second option of going natural is doing
the transition. Some women choose to wear their hair in a protective style
while transitioning to natural hair. A protective style ranges from wigs,
full-head weaves with the natural hair tucked away, to box braids and twists. Essentially
hair styles that protect the hair from damage. However, in order for your hair
to be protected, the protective styles must be done properly, and you must
maintain the style.
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When it comes to categories of hair types, there are four
main ones; straight, wavy, curly and kinky. Knowing your hair texture is
important in the maintenance and the up keep of it. For example, it dictates
how often you wash your hair. Natural hair may look easy and cheap to maintain,
but it is not the most cost-effective hair care option. In comparison to products
bought to maintain relaxed hair, natural hair care products run steeper.
Shrinkage can be seen as an obstacle when trying to achieve natural hair with a
lengthy appearance. It affects all black women with coil, kinky or curly hair,
as those with straight hair are unaffected. The tighter your curls, the more
shrinkage will happen as length is lost is the forming of your curls. Shrinkage
may be frustrating while trying to grow your hair, but it is actually a sign of
healthy, elastic hair. Due to kinkier hair being naturally drier and less oily
than straight hair, we only need to wash our hair roughly once a week.
For young black girls, hair is not just something to play
with. It is something that is heavily loaded with messages, and it has the
power to dictate how others treat you, and ultimately, how you feel about
yourself. For many black women, our hair is a force, guiding our life and defining
who we are. Natural hair is so rich and powerful that no one can understand the
depth of feelings and even changes that this kind of hair can create. Natural
hair can influence the type of men that are attracted to you and even shift
family dynamics. It can be noted that natural hair can change you. Going natural may bring up
deep-seated issues of insecurity or low self-esteem. But at the same time,
women with natural hair will probably tell you that it is immensely empowering.
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