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While there are those of us who chose to ditch the chemicals created as a convenience to make haircare painless, there are still many of choose to embellish their looks with the help of extensions & the like.
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I’m not here to argue the benefits of permanent relaxers aka “creamy crack” or to r to preach about my long silky 32 inch Malaysian hair, because I believe it’s our differences that make us great.
Imagine a world full of people who looked exactly the same, dressed exactly the same, and wore their hair EXACTLY the same.
How boring would THAT be??
That being said, check out this vintage Black haircare tutorial for 3 whole new hairstyles…
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It seems like it was such a simpler time back then….
What’s your hair care preference?
Are you a natural chick, a weave queen or somewhere in between?
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I am somewhere in-between. Meaning: I have been natural for over an year now; and did wash and go’s over the summer. However since it’s winter time I wear extensions to match my natural hair. I live up north and refuse for my head to be wet and cold during the winter time. Cute vintage commercial.
WoW! all the way back when…. that is the most funniest ad ever…. but Im trying to get that hair now.How we evolve
I don’t relax my hair. It’s bad for you. If I want to straighten my hair I use my Maxiglide. It is a flatiron that uses stem to straighten your hair and detangles it. I love it. My hair is naturally wavy so I just wash it and leave the house. If I want a different look I twist it, but my hair is really long so I have lots of options. But the length is annoying, I envy weave/ wig wearers because I wish I could take off my hair to comb it.
Dey sh*t is TIGHT!
Word! Those afros are beautiful.
Thanks Michelle,you sure know how to sooth tempers in the jungle. Gotta go watch BET Soul Train Awards 2012. Tasia KICKED IT! Whole show was great!
Man that video took me back!! Loved it!!!
I love the natural hair look,style, and versatility. I tried it for 10mos but had some bad breakage. I had some really bad split ends and had to get my hair trimmed to barely shoulder length. I found that it cost so much to maintain and treat the hair. So i went back to the "creamy crack". Now I just keep it done so I never have to comb it. I only shampoo my hair a couple of days before its time for my "fix". Can someone tell me… what is a virgin relaxer? It cost like $80 at my salon.
I went natural in 2002 and my hair has been so much healthier. My hair started growing like weeds when I decided to stop relaxing and haven’t had any regrets.
Natural and Proud!!!!
got off that creamy crack in 2004. Best decision of my life!!
I’m with you, nini! Went natural a couple of years before you, and my hair the healthiest it’s ever been. People think natural is carefree. That’s not the case. Condition and condition some more to prevent breakage. Your hair is an extension of your body. Care for it as you would your temple, and you’ll reap the benefits.
@ stlchick @ nini
What do you guys use? I went natural in 2010 (after the weave I was wearing snatched out my edges). Hard trying to figure out what to use.
I’ll wear a wig, if I’m in the mood, but I don’t think I’ll ever go back to a sew-in.
I would basically use anything on sale lol. Now, I’m deep conditioning with a mixture of oils…jojoba, coconut (I oil my scalp w/ a mixture of both), EVOO, Grapeseed, almond oil. Most of those are good for skin, too. I bought Carol’s Daughter…she has great conditioners that makes detangling a breeze, and that’s saying something for me. I wash my hair sectioned in 4′s (learned that on YT), which makes combing easy as well. A lot of people swear by Shea Moisture, which is cheaper than CD, so I’ll try that next. Good Luck, and welcome to the dark side! lol
I read castor oil is good for edges…you might want to research that.
OOH! Last thing. Stay away from products with Sulfates. Dries out our hair, relaxed and natural.
@Stlchick, that’s what I did when I stopped relaxing, I only use sulfate and paraben free products.
Been off the "creamy crack" for a year now and I love it!
I am natural but not by choice. I am learning to embrace it. Last year I had a relaxer done by someone other then my normal beautician and it ended in disaster. I am currently going to a dermatologist and I have been placed on antibiotics and I have to get monthly injections in my scalp for 4 months. Needless to say, I do not ever want to see another relaxer.
Aw…I’m so sorry.
Hang in there. It’ll grow back. Massage that scalp, oil it w/ either coconut oil or almond oils. There are so many forums that you can turn to online that’ll give you the strength you need and support. Good luck!
Just got turned on to coconut oil, and the other oils I now deep condition with. On FB, I get updates from Kinky curly coily. People ask all kinds of questions daily and people give first hand advice, learned by trial and error. It’s so worth it in the end. And when you’re ready to straighten it? You’ll be pleased. Natural, my hair hits my shoulders. Straight, it reaches my bra hook. Never accomplished that with the perm.
@ Wanda
Did you get Folliculitis? Griseofulvin is VERY good for that. I usually tell anyone I see with that problem that they should ask their dermatologist for Griseofulvin.
TB- The dermatologist said it was Central Centrifugal Alopecia.
I am a natural woman proudly displaying the hair in which I was blessed with. I have been natural for over a year and this is my third time attempting this. This go round I am more successful than previous because I am more knowledgable about my hair and the products I use. Natural hair is not acceptable by all and I believe society has conditioned us to believe that beautiful is long, silky, straight, hair. I believe that all is beautiful because after all it was uniquely designed for you by God.
KP
I love my malayasian and chinese virgin… tried the Natrual thing and its just TOO MUCH WORK and not really my thing plus I love the versitility of a weave and changing up my style from halle berry short to beYAWNce long and blonde in minutes…
I’m natural been natural for 2 years. Natural hair can be rocked in so many different styles. I love my wash & go’s! I have beautiful lose silky curls when I wet my hair. I havent flat ironed my hair in almost a month trying to let my hair be heat free for a little while.
I’ve had locs for 15years and recently in the last 8months cut them off and been rocking a natural fro.
Its about preference however; RESPECT THE PHUCKING WIG AND WEAVE! I don’t know what in the hell is wrong with chicks that walk around w/ matted weaves & wigs, unkept and disheveled looking messes. C’mon ladies (and I use the term loosely)
ANd now to my naturalista’s…just cuz you are "natural" does not give you a phuckin pass to walk out the damn house looking like a damn runaway slave! Cut the shyt!
WE are BLACK AND PROUD QUEENS OF THIS LAND! GET IT TOGETHER!
In my lifetime I have seen a BLACK man get elected TWICE in the house of enslavement. IT IS DEAD and a NEW DAY has risen. There are no more excuses for failure! GET IT TOGETHER!!
*fanning myself and sippin on damn water from going off so bad….rocking in the corner crying from frustration* lol
Would you tell it? People talk about the weaves of reality stars? Come to STL. You’ll get a good laugh. I’ve seen better hair on dolls found in dumpsters. They don’t even attempt to comb it before throwing it in a lazy ponytail. STL is becoming increasingly natural, and I love it.
It’s funny you say that because I come to St. Louis all the time to shop and you aren’t lying, you’ll get a good ass laugh at the weaves, wigs, and those atrocious jacked up fake lashes that belong on a dollar store baby doll.
Natural, Love it, and I LOVE my weave as well!! But I must admit, after saying bye bye to the creamy crack (too funny)my natural hair is looking mighty healthy. I still do my REMOVABLE weave caps cuz the receding hair line is not cute, but I Love feeling the texture of my natural hair!!
The great thing is, you can get the first two styles without heat and without chemicals. All you need is Shea Moisture’s souffle and a good brush.
I couldn’t imagine trying to be as active as I am now with a relaxer. I giggle when I hear girls in the gym say I don’t want to sweat my hair out! Chile please, ain’t nobody got time for that! Been natural since 2006 I couldn’t imagine relaxing my hair again.
It’s just beautiful to see blk love and blk beauty. Be original & natural.
I love this. I live in 70′s nostalgia…
Dana T.
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