Sigh, I’m not sure if I’m truly ready to answer this question. This question is teetering in the back of the minds of many newbie naturals as they take the next step into their natural hair journey. It’s even in the relaxed woman’s mind as she weighs the decision to finally stop relaxing. It’s also in the mind of the natural who has been struggling with her new texture for styles and acceptance of her peers. Must all women with curly and coily hair accept and love her tresses?
We live in an extremely superficial society. How we look to others means everything, and it’s even more pronounced against women. This desire to look young, skinny, pretty, and sexy is pressed upon us as little girls, and it continues until we just don’t care anymore. I may be taking the cynical route in this discussion, but as this natural hair movement continues to harness momentum, more women of color are discovering beauty within themselves that they never saw before.
Read the rest of my article over at Naturallycurly.com:
“I Don’t Like My Natural Texture. So What?”
I have to say I absolutely LOVE this article and I agree 100% with the above. I can't say I loved my texture the first time I went natural. But I know I love it now! Caint nobody tell me nothin'! Lol!
Thank you and yes, it's yours and no one has the same hair as you. It takes time just realizing how beautiful we are and how we have been so blinded by a false perception of beauty. thanks for commenting.