Some do it for the look, some do it for social reasons, and others do it for professional reasons. Here are the reasons black women should wear their hair in its natural state… Kinky.
10. It grows in that way. If your creator meant for you to have straight hair it would be straight.
9. You can do fun and versatile things with black hair. Unlike straight hair, black hair (naturally kinky) can stand straight up, and can be braided into complex designs, can be temporarily straighten without chemicals and worn in its natural state again the next day.
8. It is in style. Natural black hair is more and more acceptable everyday. It is just another fashion choice; therefore, there is no reason to go thrrough great pains to change it.
7. Straightening chemicals are dangerous. If not applied correctly it can cause burns, hair damage, and temporary to permanent hair loss.
6. Hair chemicals are really, dangerous. The food and drug administration says, “Hair relaxers and hair dyes are among its top consumer complaint areas. Complaints range from hair breakage to symptoms warranting an emergency room visit. Also in February 1994, the FDA and the American Cancer Society released an epidemiology study involving 573,000 women. Researchers found that women who never used permanent hair dyes showed decreased risk of all fatal cancers combined and of urinary system cancers.
5. You never know when it might go wrong. Just like food, allergies show up over time, so do hair chemical allergies. What worked fine two years ago, might cause a bald spot in two years.
4. If it went wrong before, it will very likely happen again. If you had a bad reaction to a perm, do not do it again. Nine times out of 10, the chemicals are just as much to blame as the stylist.
3. Pride: Your hair is an identifying symbol of your race. If you are proud of your race, you should also be proud of your hair.
2. The work place cannot discriminate against your hair. There was a time when wearing an Afro, dreadlocks or braids, your job could say you were going against the dress code. This is illegal. Do not tolerate it.
1. Time savings: Over time, you will learn to shower, wash your hair and get dressed just like people with straight hair. It is just a matter of time until you find a natural style that works well for you.
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1 comment:
I agree with most of the reasons why.. I don't think I particularly agree with the "It is in style" reason. I think that that is too much along the lines of copying someone else's style.. (ie the skull movement... terrible!!! the blinged out t-shirts.. OMG!) I think the health reasons and the pride reasons are the better ones. Why put yourself thru perm-burns (unsexy) and bald spots if you don't have to?!?!? Pride is my favorite... I think locking my hair was one of the most conscious decisions I have had to make (other than moving to AZ... Lord help me!) in a long time. I was hesitant at first bc a lot of the times once you loc your hair the only option after that is the dreaded hair cut (NO!!!)... Lol. But I am very proud of my decision. Along with locs comes low maintenance, a sense of freedom, a sense of paitence, a sense of pride, etc... So far my appearance has not been an issue in the workplace. Some may not agree with how I look, but it's all a matter of opinion... I do not let me hair or my appearance speak for me. I let my intellect and hard work speak for themselves.
Although locs may not be everyone's natural avenue, some of the feelings may come along with being natural... Now if you want the bone straight natural and you choose to flat iron the joint everyone other day, be my guest.. But I dont see nothing wrong with the kinky natural... So so so so so sexy... I LOVE IT!
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