2 Things Some People Want to Ignore About Natural Hair

I don't wanna wear a shaved head.

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[TheKennesha]

Does having natural hair requires more maintenance than having chemical or relaxed hair?

[UHeardMe1stTime]

@TheKennesha

Depends on how you wear your hair. If you have a fade, maintenance is easy. If you have long, natural hair, then yes it takes more time & effort.

[msmcnair]

so is this venting? or what. im confused.

[UHeardMe1stTime]

@msmcnair

Confused about what?

[WhereYaBoss]

@prettyblackwomen1 If you think nail polish is safer than a relaxer then you really don't have an issue with chemicals. So, isn't the whole..."chemicals are dangerous"....isn't it all just an excuse? Listen, I purposely bought a box of relaxer. Put the contains together FOLLOWING THE DIRECTIONS and I put a soda can in it and let it sit. Ain't shit happen to the soda. And I put the contains on a piece of raw chicken and there was no burning taking place. So, yea to hell with scare tactics.

[WhereYaBoss]

@prettyblackwomen1 My bestfriend is natural and balding! She's never permed her hair. She's balding from getting her hair professionally twisted and braided. She is not the only person I have seen without a hair line because of these tight hair procedures. Now, you want to deny that? Most of the people you see without hair lines don't have them because of a perm. It's because of excessively braiding their hair to tight around the edges! I see that more than perm damage on any given day.

[NoelleNaturally]

I have natural hair, and you're right. It does take too long. My solution? I see the hairdresser every other week. :D I also work in a professional environment. Funky styles are not an option and afros tangle my hair. Therefore, they don't interest me.

I don't have a solution for the money angle. I work too many hours to do my hair at home, and it costs me $70 per month for styling, which is very reasonable for two salon visits.

[mizzycrown]

It's just hair... Sigh, maybe I'm too young to understand.

[barkhad08]

im,Somali I dont need to worry about hair

[SupaAmi]

I've struggled with my hair all of my life. Tried natural. Tried relaxers. Too proud to do weaves. I flat ironed it for a while. I loved the results, but it ruined my hair in the long run, so had to quit that.

A few months ago I got a straight perm. Best thing I've ever done. Doing my hair is so easy and effortless now. No condescending natural nazi is going to convince me to go back. It's my hair, my life, my time, my effort, my sweat and tears. And I am sick and tired of fighting my hair.

[JustSomeLady]

I so agree with you. I've been natural for 3 years and was relaxed for 40 and no matter WHAT I choose, keeping this hair healthy takes time and money. The only way we differ is I don't want locs but I'm constantly being pushed towards them as the holy grail for this hair. It's not a natural vs relaxed issue, it's THIS hair type and the responsibility it requires. Oops! Did I say hair type? Sorry. *eyeroll* Thank you for throwing yourself on this grenade. I hear you. <3

[cherrychuckles]

They go on and on about all the products they bought (MONEY) and all the time (...TIME) it took them to use the products. They talk about trial and error. They give detailed and long lists of ingredients (MONEY) and how to acquire the hair style/look (TIME). Must they state at the beginning of each and every video that all the natural or homemade or preservative filled ingredients will take up one's TIME and MONEY?! Personal upkeep is an investment that must be made...or don't and look busted.

[cherrychuckles]

(Please read in conjunction with post below)... Okay, so are you complaining about grooming yourself? No matter what, unless you depend on the rain and wind to wash and style your hair, you are going to have to spend some time and some money. Wash and go hair doesn't look good on anyone (any woman) no matter their race. If it does, then that person still had to take the time to get it to that place. I watch a variety of those vbloggers and they are not deliberately misleading people.