TO BE OR NOT TO BE... NATURAL!

After shaving my head for St. Baldrick's, a non-profit that raises money for childhood cancer research, I struggled with what to do. I found that it was a chance for me to go natural.

I went natural because I thought that it was what i was suppose to do. As a black woman I felt like I should like the hair that I was born with. I was out to change the world's perspective on beauty...

But I dont like mt hair... I have a tiny afro and I don't like looking in the mirror. I have had two bfs since then and both of them were always on me about getting my hair straightened. When I got my hair straightened, my hair kept falling out even though I took great care of it.And now, guys dont find me attractive because of my afro!

So I am between a rock and a hard place... get my hair straightened and risk it slowly falling out or be natural and not really like the way I look.

I dont know what to do! And people keep telling me that when it gets longer I can do more with it but I have been growing my hair for a year and it is only a few inches long... Its going to take an eternity for it to grow natural. When straightened it is much longer than it looks...

Help

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Permalink Reply by Danielle Williams on January 19, 2012 at 11:33am

Wait a min... There are tons of things you can do. The first thing I would suggest is taking a look at YouTUBE. Right now, it may seem as if you're lost because of your lack of length. However, there are methods for stretching your strands even at the few inches it already is. Look, invest in some kick ass big earrings, cover your hair with a silk scarf at night, put natural oils (not grease) in your hair with water, and be patient. You'll find that your femininity will shine through beyond what you see in the mirror.

Additionally, you'll be surprised what wearing a smile can do!