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Relaxed But Considering Natural Hair
I know, your relaxed hair is as long as you have ever had it. Your man thinks you look slamming with that bra strap length straight n' shiny stuff. Your mamma would slap you if you ever cut off "all that hair". If you are happy with it relaxed, wear it, but take good care of it. However, if you are considering dropping the lye habit, you will be in good company as many women are doing just that.
Deciding to wear your hair fully natural will be perhaps one of the greatest fears you overcome as a woman, especially if you are a woman of color. Deeply ingrained cultural values that uphold straightened, long hair as the norm for women of color and look down on nappy, shorter hair will be difficult to overcome. Your family and friends will either be the greatest supporters or the worse enemies of your ego and confidence.
You may find it helpful to visit discussion forums and boards like OurHair Voices or Nappturality.com and participate in talks with fellow natural hair wearers. Also, frequent websites that feature natural hairstyles, such as HairWeb.com. Most importantly, if you do meet with opposition to your natural hair choices, find a way to communicate your right to wear your hair as you please.
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