Did you know Black women are more likely to have Uterine Fibroids and unfortunately it’s linked to years of relaxing hair. Sodium Hydroxide, also known as Lye, is an ingredient found in relaxers but get this – it’s also found in Draino. Relaxers damage your hair follicles and over time lead to hair loss and stunted hair growth. Going natural means no more harmful or toxic chemicals – should there really be another reason to consider going natural? If you need more convincing read on…
Healthy Hair & Healthy Scalp
By taking really great care of your hair an scalp, you’ll be able to retain length (assuming that’s you goal). Natural hair is much stronger when in it’s been unaltered by relaxers – the bonds haven’t been broken by chemicals. Your scalp will thank you too – no more scalp burns. Now that’s not to say those who relax have unhealthy scalps or hair, but chemicals are in no way benefitting your overall health. Try Flourishing Scalp Nectar by Adore Botanicals…
The VERSATILITY
Natural hair is crazy versatile so you can never say you are bored with your hair. There are endless hairstyles to try. Your hair will no longer rule your life. You can finally do activities like working up a sweat by exercising or going swimming instead of making excuses like “sweating your perm out” or “getting your hair wet”. The key here is to “walk through the fire” when you first go natural. Understanding your curls at first will be challenging but stick with it – the benefits will pay off.
Boosts Your Confidence
You’ll attract different men into your life. Haha! Men love confidence and because rocking natural suggests you have an air of confidence to be you, men are like bees to honey. I can attest to this myself. I’ve attracted men of all backgrounds who are into black women that are fearlessly comfortable in their own skin.
You Get To Know Your Hair
It’s like a brand new start. It’s almost like getting to know yourself again but more authentically. It’s a project. You’ll learn about your hair texture and see how it behaves and why it may react to a certain routine or product differently. You may also feel a deeper connection with your ancestors by going back to your roots, literally, when you go natural. NO race or ethnic group has our hair and that is something to feel special about. It seems everyone wishes they had natural hair.. I mean who could blame ’em?? It’s stunningly beautiful!
You’ll Become A Mixtress!
It’s fun to make DIY products. If you’re into making your own concoctions and experimenting with different oils and ingredients then there’s no better time than when natural. If that seems all too daunting, buy from all natural product brands like Adore Botanicals. They’re featured in this month’s My Curls Understood box. We love their Blooming Moisture Mist and Budding Butter Treat.
You Strengthen The Natural Hair Movement
By going natural, you’re changing the so-called “beauty industry”. You automatically join a community where women like yourself, and also men, share information, products and resources. We learn about our hair together. You’ll strike conversations with other natural strangers all because of your hair. It’s a great community to be part of and everyone is very supportive. You’ll have an extended big family!
Also, haven’t you noticed that those companies that make relaxers are jumping on the “natural hair band wagon” by changing their brand to attract natural-haired customers? (yes we see yall.. mmhmm). There are many black-owned businesses to support in the natural hair community like Adore Botanicals. Read her story here.
You Save Money!
Unless you’re a product junkie, you’ll save tons of money. I know I did. You won’t miss those 4-6 weeks appointments at the salon to get a touch-up on that regrowth. Did you know black women spend approximately $684 million annually on hair related products and a prediction of $761 million by 2017? That is mind-blowing!
You Inspire The Next Generation
Yes, there is a little one watching what you’re doing. Do it for your daughters / sisters / nieces / granddaughters, because when they see you embrace your natural hair, they’ll be inspired to do the same.
Going Natural will be a liberating experience and it will definitely be the best decision you’ll ever make. So that’s all folks, thanks for reading :) what are some other reasons to go natural? And also if you are already natural, let us know if any of these things have happened to you and what are some lifestyle changes that you have noticed/experienced? Let’s keep the conversation going down below!
Check out these other articles:
• Texture Discrimination and Curl Envy
• The Hair Revolution
• Happy One Year Anniversary: What has my natural hair taught me?
