Remember, the lyrics to an India Arie song where she penned the phrase "I am not my hair." Just think back to the comment, he/she has good hair? Many of us at one time or another has either thought or said such a comment. Just think, what is good hair? If taken care of properly, one can argue we all have good hair. Does straighter, curly locs represent the benchmark for good hair? Is it possible for the stereotype of what good hair is to ever dissipate? Not in this lifetime!
Why not be natural! Being natural means having a sense of "purity" so to speak or a lack of being artifical or fake. Thinking back as a young girl, it was not acceptable to wear my hair in a way that did not appear straight and silky. My grandmother would often refer to my hair when it was longer and straight as "good hair." So, when deciding to wear my hair natural and leave chemcial based products alone, does that mean my hair is no longer "good"? It is very suprising to see over the past few years, the number of women who have made the transition from relaxers or "perms" to being natural or as what some would refer to as the "nappy" look. The reasons in which individuals decide to become natural is a personal choice. Some do it for religion, others do it for health or to follow the trend of the modern days style. Whatever the reason, each individual has to make a personal choice about what works for them. Going on three years, with being natural, it is one of the best things I could have done. I am not concerned if people do not like the choice I have made. The decision to leave the chemicals alone has worked for me. It has made me more conscious and aware of not only what I am putting on my body but what I am putting in my body.
Before the idea of being natural is dismissed, think that by being natural, you are being yourself and being real. So, why not be natural?
