In
my adult life I have been natural and relaxed, so I can speak from both
perspectives.
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| Natural |
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| Relaxed |
I
believe how you choose to wear your hair is just that. It is simply a choice. I
view it as simple as choosing what outfit to wear or what color to paint your
living room. It is not a permanent decision. If you relax your hair, it will
always grow out of your scalp with your natural texture and at anytime you can
make the decision to go back natural. If you are natural, at anytime you can
make the decision to relax.
Your
hair should be a reflection of your personality, a reflection of your
style....and some people like to switch up their style from time to time. That's
what I did.
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| Natural |
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| Relaxed |
I was relaxed from
probably third grade up until my early twenties. Then I decided to go natural
and loved it!!! I wore my hair natural for maybe about four years before I
decided to relax again, and guess what....I love my relaxed hair now too! To me
it was never about conforming to a particular standard of beauty or embracing
what God gave me, it was simply about expressing myself through my hair,
whatever style I choose. I think if more people viewed hairstyles this way,
there would be less judging and more acceptance when it comes to whether
someone chooses to relax or wear their hair natural. I love all textures and I
love my hair both natural and relaxed. Healthy hair is beautiful hair! I just
choose to relax right now. I welcome your thoughts :)
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