It's late, but I really wanted to get this up while it's still fresh and exciting to me...
I finally had my hair braided! I am so happy, I feel like my self again.
I was sitting in the welfare office yesterday (I was trying to get those good food stamps. Hey, we all need a little help more often then we like to admit) and this girl leaned over and told me how much she liked my hair and we started a conversation. For a while now I have been getting my hair braided sans the weave or extensions. Dealing with the extensions is a hassle and taking it out is even worse. I just attach the weave to my exposed pony tail when it's all done. Well, apparently, this is trending right now as the style to have for summer, this girl was telling me. She read in an recent Black hair article that braids are effortless and stylish, but women should avoid putting synthetic hair next to their scalps. If I find the magazine with that article, I'll defiantly post.
I want to share this article I accessed through Kimmaytube's YouTube vlog. I'm beyond happy that these ladies are getting such attention. I'm even more excited that this movement of going natural is getting such attention.
Wearing our natural hair has caused quite a sir in our own community and has challenged our perspective of ourselves culturally and socially. I feel that there is more of self-respect (correct me if i'm wrong) among naturals that other cultures will acknowledge.
I don't know about you, but I didn't know Mae and Curly Nikki were as young as they are. I'm astonished at their how accomplished they are in their personal lives and how they have gained the attention of thousands, in their own way from their homes. I truly admire these ladies. I could go on and on, but I won't. enjoy the article
The New York Times: 'Going Natural' Requires Lots of Help
