Question of the week: Straight Thinking with Natural hair

The last question of the week brought out the natural hair for life ladies in force. There was however one comment that troubled me because I have been natural for so long that I have forgotten what it was like to transition.

This is part of the comment, she went natural the first time because she was going to the gym often but found it difficult to look after........ the story continues - 'I relaxed again when I got a job, to fit in and look more polished. I have a sensitive scalp so only relax every 3 months; my nappy roots dont look very polished I can tell you!

I'm now preparing for my next BC and can't wait! some people have really tried to discourage me, but those that have been supportive (mostly of afro origin) have really inspired me.

However, I do think I will relax again, as I get bored very easily and constantly think it will be different next time; my scalp won't flake, I'll take better care and I'll find a magic new style to hide my regrowth!'

To the poster first of all, I do wish you well in your natural journey but I do agree with you that you will relax again. I think that you will do so because for you relaxed hair is polished and professional. Thank you for posting because I have a reason to get on to my soap box again lol.

Natural hair is natural hair. You can do all the same styles that you do with relaxed hair but the look will be natural. Beautiful curls and kinks looping all over. I happen to think that natural hair is very sexy, polished and professional. I don't however delude myself to thinking that everyone shares my opinion. I do think that the successful naturals do have to believe and use positive adjectives to describe their beautiful hair. If you only find beauty in straight hair, then natural hair will always be a struggle for you.

I think that coping strategies like 'hiding your hair' are a normal part of transitioning (for some). However to move out of transitioning and into full naturaldom, you do have to begin to see how beautiful your natural hair is, just as it is, moisturised and luscious.

For a beautiful polished and sexy work style - Check out the beautiful Roshini!

Did you 'hide' your hair - meaning never go out with your natural hair - always weaves/braids/wigs/hats etc? What did it take for you to begin to reveal it? If you haven't yet revealed it, why not and what would help you.

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