I must admit I've been approached with the question: Can I touch it? But seriously is there truly a fascination with our hair.
There definitely is no other ethnic group in the UNIVERSE with hair like people with African ancestry. It's kinky, tightly coiled, can be difficult to grow and manage and yes, it's nappy. Go ahead - it's okay to embrace that word as long as
.....headed hoe is not trailing along behind it, Mr. Imus!
For me fascination is too strong a term. My theory is that people are so unaccustomed to seeing our hair in it's natural state until when they do it seems foreign, strange.... so totally different than the norm - long, straight, silky. And let me share a little secret with you....
Women of color do not have straight, silky hair. Sure, our textures span from one end of the spectrum to the other but there are going to be some curls, kinks, bends, waves, etc. (if it's natural).
Mine has grown tremendously. It's getting to be quite a chore just to manage it. I've not been feeling the best lately. So, I was considering whacking every bit of it off. Then I decided to ride it out. Take my time and not just take better care of me on the inside. But show just as much love to me on the outside.
After all, I am worth it.
SN: Yesterday was my 2 month anniversary SMOKE FREE!!!!!!!!!!
