'I rock ruff n stuff with my afro-puffs!' Heeeeeyyyyyy!!!!!
Greetings to those Devastating Divas of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and sisterfriends.
I have been reading the posts for a while now and I just felt the need to reply to this one.
Yes I am a natural 'sistah'! I have been natural for 2 years plus. Mind you this was a big step for me and it wasn't by CHOICE. I was diagnosed with a hair condition that couldn't be treated with the use of chemicals -- so I braided it up and let my natural nappy roots take over. 'Going natural' is a big adjustment for those of us that enjoy the ease and convenience of the 'fried, dyed and slick back to the side' do.
I am not trying to sell anybody on natural hair, but there are so many advantages. For one you get in touch or get to know YOUR hair (what products works best and the actual texture of your hair). This is very important because as you all know a woman's crown is her glory. We all want our glory to shine through!
Also natural hair is much, much healthier than 'relaxed or straightened' hair. Every time a perm is used the hair shaft is broken down more and more which ultimately break the hair off. No matter how much conditioner or 'rebuilding' supplements you put in your hair, it will never live up to its full potential. This always leads to that 'new look' (i.e. CUT). Trust me I know - been there, done that.
Now don't get me wrong - NATURAL HAIR IS WORK! If anyone told you that the nappy naps are easy to maintain - then they lied. You actually have to put in more time and energy into the au naturalle then into the 'relaxed'. If you don't, you might just be sporting a fade.
One thing that I have noticed is that women with natural styles always have to be on their p's and q's because they are constantly being challenged. People always want to know 'why'? They think that you are trying to be 'too black', indignant or a rebel. Society doesn't like the idea of a woman, especially a black woman being strong, independent, self-reliant, self-sustaining and basically just being who we are.
To my 'relaxed' sistahs, do what you want, but don't let anyone tell you are devaluing your 'blackness'. Represent to the fullest, but I can pretty much guarantee that you will not be challenged as much as we are. See, you are and have been 'accepted' (or at least that is the way that it appears). We are still fighting for that. We are entering a new struggle and just hope and pray that all women; straight, curly, dyed, long, short and happily nappy alike come together and make one loud, booming voice - In the name ourselves, but most importantly in the name of our Sistah. (Always others before self!)
Women should be allowed to wear their hair in which ever way that defines them, for me I have the BIG Afro-pic hanging out the side.
Stay Tru!!!!!
PS. Sorry for such a long post, but I was feeling this one.
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Phillipians 4:13
"Nothing ventured, nothing gained"
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