Personal Narrative: My Hair Journey

There has been a notable amount of conversation on the internet on the rebirth of the natural hair movement. Cherise Luter (2014) states that despite afros and the natural hair movement not being a new concept (i.e. the Black Power Movement), it has gone under what she calls a “refreshing change”. Furthermore, what used to be “I’m black and I’m proud”, has been replaced with “I’m me and I’m proud” (Luter 2016). So, what is the natural hair movement? It is defined as a movement where black women decide to not conform to the social norms of chemically altering their hair and wearing it in its natural, kinky, or curled state (Joignot 2015). The movement could also be considered as an outlet for black women to display their racial and cultural pride or to articulate their “political position (Brown 2014:297). However, simply the terminology “movement” is something that should be shocking to many. There is a great amount of historical context behind the continuous influence Eurocentric beauty ideals have had on black women for centuries. According to Nadia Brown (2014), Black natural hair throughout history has proven to be recognized as “either unintended or intended personal and political statements” (298). the beauty standard in Western society which praises European hair textures, has influenced many black women to be critical of other black women who choose to chemically straighten their hair, accusing them of being subservient to the dominant and pervasive racist

Human hair is available in many different grades; mainly from women that offer their hair to deities in Hindu temples and other countries in a show of respect and gratitude. Few don’t realize the offerings wind up in a lucrative export market serving China and Hollywood and all over the world. Human Hair texture wigs need special care to last longer than one year, as they can become delicate and brittle. This type of wig is usually more expensive because of the natural look and softer feel it originates. Using suitable hair products to keep the wig moisturized and protected can lengthen the lifetime for the wig. Human hair wigs is a more indistinguishable alternative to natural hair. They are easier to care

This set is important because early in your transition it is going to be really critical to make sure your new growth stays even in texture as your relaxed hair in order to prevent breakage. Get your hair blown out!

As history often always repeats itself, the natural hair movement has relaunched itself but this time it is no longer a trend but has become a lifestyle. This is resembling the rebirth of the Black Panther movement, radicalism, patriotism and loyalty to mother Africa. This is taking back our blackness by no longer subscribing to European like ideals of and beauty standards. This movement can be seen as a trend like in the late 60's where after some time many people returned to relaxing their hair but this movement is here to stay. The difference with natural hair this time around is it is not a rebellion as it was in the late 60's, this is an embracement of natural hair. The movement goes beyond simply allowing your hair to grow as is. This

Natural hair does grow healthier than natural hair because you do not use chemicals to harm your hair. Black women discover their natural kinky hair. Natural hair is thicker because your hair follicles are textured. Yes I can say when you wash your hair and try to detangle it, it’s a challenge to do. Natural hair is healthier because it doesn’t stripped away your hair. With natural hair keep your scalp moisturized. Natural hair curl pattern is very pretty. I think going natural gives your hair a better chance to grow since it isn’t being damaged by chemicals. Relaxed hair is bad because some people flat iron they hair every two weeks, that’s not good because heat can break your hair off.

Previously, the only things we could rely on for information on natural hair were our friends, family members, and a couple of magazines geared toward African-Americans (though not necessarily geared toward being natural). These days, we have blogs, websites, message boards, mobile apps, Facebook/Twitter (where we find natural hair care groups), and magazines catering to naturals. There are also a ton of products out there, and more product lines coming out on a regular

There is no easy way to address this because there are still many of us naturals who are struggling to accept our own hair. Maybe we wish we could change our texture or wish our hair was longer. The fact is, self acceptance is always a work in progress. There will always be something about ourselves we wish we could change and as parents we must take care to ensure that we don’t pass down our insecurities to our kids. The one thing I’m sure of is a child’s ability to sense things that perhaps we haven’t even admitted to ourselves yet, but in helping our kids to love themselves and their hair, we can also achieve enhanced self acceptance.

Many new naturals and even those who have been natural for many months or years struggle with developing a natural hair regimen that gives them the healthy, thriving hair that they long for. Oftentimes, this is partly due to lack of knowledge or understanding of their own hair, what it needs and how it grows. Knowledge is power and the first step to achieving healthy hair is to gain as much knowledge as you can.

You always use to idealize the hairs of girls in the shampoo commercials, your hair will appear just like that after using hair extensions. Your hair will look vibrant, Healthy and luminous. The magical side of the picture are that hair extensions look like your natural hair. Consider yourself in a business meeting, or a party of/to social circle or any public place, the spectators will praise your looks and can never identify that these are not natural. With flat and dull hairs, you definitely loses your confidence. With beautiful healthy hairs, you can enjoy a satisfactory smile on your face and muster up your confidence and boost up your personality. You will leave with no regrets that if you have beautiful hairs you can do something that is not achievable without them. In this busy schedule of life, there is too short time to invest in personal grooming. The maintenance of natural hairs requires a hell of care and measures. On the contrary, a little maintenance is needed in case of hair extensions. You can enjoy your beauty and gorgeous looks without spending much time on this. Having healthier hairs on your head helps you to appear younge and fresh. Loss of

Many women want big beautiful curly hair and they will try any product to get their dream hair. There are many types of product they are able to buy that actually works but there are some that will just do more damage than good to their hairs. In a very known  magazine called “Glamour” there are many ad’s of  products they are able to buy for their dream hair.The demographic in this magazine is women between the average ages of 18-30.

When looking to take advantage of the best hair care products to support your hairstyle and health, there are an incredible number of possibilities available to you. The difficulty several people discover when trying to find the best product for their hair, is that every hair product makes the bold claim of providing the best results. This oversaturation of self proclaimed high-quality products makes it hard for a client to know what to look for when it comes to improving their hair health and styling opportunities.

As a natural hair enthusiast, or as I like to call myself, a Naturalista, I believe it is important for all those who are considering making the transition, the big chop, or who have transitioned (from relaxed to natural hair), or have made the big chop to know the challenges you will face when it comes to making these, in many cases, life altering decisions. I know this all sounds very dramatic, and for some it is. So, for the sake of entertainment - and, if it will keep you reading, then let's continue with the drama. For those of you who have no clue on where to begin, let me say this: The internet and blogosphere is saturated with naturalistas like myself who have taken as much, if not more time to learn all there is to know about how to care for our natural hair.

Great hair may appear to be elusive. To get incredible hair, you have to know how to avoid damage caused by the weather or improper use of styling products. The following article will shed some light on how to take better care of your hair in easy to follow steps.

So now here I am, frantically searching for something, anything to help my hair. Many articles I’ve read (and trust me, I’ve read a lot) have said to get a hair dryer that also comes with a diffuser. Somehow the diffuser is supposed to help with frizz within my curls, but I am not sure how blowing hot air into my hair is going to help it look nicer. With further research, I was told to get a daily styling product such as a leave-in conditioner, anti-frizz control sprays, a more curl-based conditioner, and anything I can get my hands on that contain the miraculous ingredient coconut oil. I’ve spent hundreds of dollars on hair styling products and nothing seems to help tame

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