My Relaxed Friend Questioned If Natural Hair Was A Fad I Gave Her 5 Reasons It Was Here To Stay

The other day my friend who is still relaxed said to me “Is it me or did natural hair just burst on the scene like all of a sudden?! Maybe I was living in a bubble perhaps, but one day long straight relaxed hair was the big style of choice the next thing I know everyone was embracing their natural hair, and it appeared to happen overnight!”

I was a little put off by her statement because to me, natural hair has been around for years but I understood where she was coming from.

Secretly I think she wants natural hair inwardly but is still a little hesitant about rocking her natural hair the way she is seeing others rock it. I personally have not had it easy either and just recently decided to tackle natural hair and embrace my natural hair journey. I wanted to assure my friend that natural hair isn’t going anywhere and gave her all the reasons why it is here to stay!

Freedom

Let’s be honest, life isn’t valued nearly as much when we aren’t free to be exactly who God created us to be. I strive everyday to live a true and authentic life.

Does wearing your hair relaxed make you fake or not free… absolutely not! But hear me out. Although I was hesitant slightly about returning natural, as soon as I big chopped I instantly was greeted with such freedom to express myself just the way I wanted and in my own way.

I know longer have to get a relaxer but I am blessed with the opportunity to play around with products and tools to help best describe who I am and watch my hair take notice and follow. There is nothing more rewarding than being truly set free from all labels and create your own path your way.

Rewarding Journey

I had no idea when I returned natural how exciting and fulfilling my natural hair journey would be. I have had so much fun getting to know my curls and what makes them thrive.

I feel such a sense of accomplishment when I’m able to successfully find a regimen or product that was designed for my hair.

I even have had a unique appreciation for things that haven’t gone my way and having to fall and get back up and try again. We aren’t truly living to our full potential if we aren’t willing to stretch ourselves and trying something new.

Self Expression

I have never in my life seen so many people express their styles and personalities like I have with naturals.

I find natural hair not only unique but extremely diverse in what it can and can’t do. Naturalistas not only take the time to get to know exactly their hair type but create the new normal and embrace their hair texture.

Natural hair is truly a statement piece of its own and doesn’t need much more to make its presence known. I applaud many naturals who have decided to not let society or the ignorance of others keep them from being naturally happy and proud.

As we continue to evolve through this natural hair world I have a new found appreciation for naturals love of self expression through our natural hair.

Timeless Style

People have been natural long before we decided to collectively worldwide create this natural hair phenomenon. Although we are starting to appreciate our natural hair texture, natural hair has always been on the scene.

Beauty is definitely not defined by outward appearances alone but when mixed with confidence and timeless style longevity is written all over that.

I think as more people began to explore and test the waters with the thought of returning natural they will then begin to see why so many people are taking the leap and why it’s here to stay.

Happiness

I noticed when I returned natural my level of happiness shifted. I seemed to have more joy and happiness was banging on my door.

I was leery on letting happiness in due to the fact that I was just trying to learn and grasp the unfamiliar natural hair world.

Eventually I realized that I didn’t have to compete or worry about anything other than how I felt about my hair. Although you can experience hair envy when you are natural, this side effect most of the time gets banished when you begin to love your hair just the way it is.

I told my friend that I thought it was wonderful that so many people are returning natural everyday and that it was refreshing. Although we aren’t defined solely by our looks, what a treat it is when your outside appearance is in agreement with how you feel on the inside and with that she had to agree.