This November will mark two years since I started my natural hair journey. It hasn't been an easy one but I am learning and growing to love my curly curls. No matter where you are in your natural hair journey, my advice to you is to embrace the change and be patient. Take good care of your hair now and soon you will see the benefits. I wrote this post to share some of my biggest frustrations as a natural. Enjoy and let me know what you think!
- Twisting and braiding your hair takes forever! Should I braid, or should I go to sleep?
- Sacrifice your sleep or deal with the consequences in the morning. If you don’t tend to your hair you’ll end up looking like this.
- The oh, so annoying “Can I touch your hair” question?
No ma’am, you cannot! But you can look at it! - “Your kids are going to have some good hair!”
- "Do you ever straighten your hair?"
I’ve straightened my hair two times since I went natural. I don’t wear this style as often because I’ve seen my curl pattern transition from tight coils to loose and wavy curls. Next time I’ll prep my hair with a Keratin treatment and a heat protectant before I straighten it again. - Praying that your curl pattern comes back after it’s been straightened.
- Your morning hair routine be looking like..
- I can’t even count how many times people have asked me this question.
- Random things like tree branches, bugs, and tree leaves get stuck in your hair.
- Let’s not even talk about the shrinkage.
You can utilize different methods like the banding method to help stretch your hair for lengthier curls. My personal favorite is the lazy ponytail method. Or you can simply let your curls fall on their own. It’s up to you. - "Your kids are going to have good hair!"
I’ve straightened my hair two times since I went natural. I don’t wear this style as often because I’ve seen my curl pattern transition from tight coils to loose and wavy curls. Next time I’ll prep my hair with a Keratin treatment and a heat protectant before I straighten it again.
And last but not the least annoying natural hair question of all time…
12. “Are you mixed with anything?"
No, I’m Black. I really hate being asked this question because people make it seem like you have to be mixed to have nice hair.
Healthy hair is good hair!
What are some of your favorite aspects about being natural? What are your least favorite? Comment below.
