:eek: :D Welcome back Soror! Where the heck have you been hiding?

It is interesting that you say this because I, too live in Ohio and I have yet to encounter this. If anything, I feel like I almost have to beat non-blacks off with a stick when it comes to my hair. Some are fascinated by and want to touch it. When I had braids I was always asked "how long does it take to do", "how much does it cost" and of course the ever popular "can you wash it?" (:rolleyes:). These questions were normally followed by "oooooh, it's so pretty" and "I LOVE your hair!"

I never felt like my natural hair was taboo. Maybe it depends on what part of Ohio you live in. :confused: ::shrug::

Anybody have any tips on doing your own two-strand twists? Mine always come out crazy (never look uniform).

I am saying that it seems to be taboo amongst blacks. I don't see many black women walking around rocking a natural. As a matter of fact, most people who see me out know me by my hair because as they put it " I am the only person they see wearing their hair like mine." What I do see, is a LOT of micros, weaves and the sort. This may not be the case for Cleveland or Columbus, but is definitely the case for Cincy/Dayton/Toledo.

Weave is an epidemic in the South!

then BAD weave must be the epidemic in Miami. Pray much for us.

(and dear SoRHOr Ninja Poodle, to put it mildly--I've been hustling! work, school, pursuing promotion--which i did get! but i missed you all...)

That is unfortunate, I really hate to hear that. :(

Sending yall' a prayer!
Hey, get your hustle on! and congratulations on the promotion!:D

LOL!