Top 6 Misconceptions About Going Natural

Many of us have gone natural with our hair, or considered going natural, but not many of us COULD EVER HAVE IMAGINED the psychological effects it would have. Here are the top common to mistakes Black Women make when they transition back to their natural hair texture:

1. Expecting ALL of the same people that admired their straight/Eurocentric hair styles to lovingly embrace their natural coils and kinks. Be prepared for an uneventful reaction by many of those people. Even expect intimidation and fear as you show the natural strength and power of your natural hair. Those with naturally coily/kinky hair who surpress theirs and can’t admire it on others may be masking negative feelings stemming from self hate and need to work on loving themselves more.

2. Expecting to be able to comb and groom their hair in it’s natural state the same way they did when it was in a chemically altered/straightened state. The comb is no longer your best friend. Over combing can lead to breakage and “snap, crackle, pop” sound effects. Twists, braids, and locks are what your hair will gravitate to. Each curly/kinky strand loves the other so much that it just wants to hug and latch on! Allowing it to do so will create a beautiful effect!

3. NOT expecting to receive enhanced energy and vibrations to their Crowns/Minds. One should not overlook the great traditions, history and culture regarding hair, especially curly/kinky hair. There are many practices that harness and respect the energy that is held and transmitted through the strands of our hair. There were certain times that the hair was to be cut, handled, and washed that followed sacred practices. PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO WHO HANDLES YOUR HAIR. This hair texture is a SUPER energy conductor and will enhance the sensitivity to the other energies and emotions in ones environment, as well as transmit the energy from the person touching your hair directly to your psyche.

4. Expecting to receive the same type of attention from the same men. Some of these women may have been called “shawty”, “chick”, or otherwise. Many didn’t expect to start to be treated more like the DIVINE QUEENS they better resembled, along with being referred to as “Sister”, “Queen”, “Empress”, etc. However, one must remember that the ULTIMATE respect begins and ends with ONE’S SELF.

5. Thinking their hair wil produce INSTANT results, or the perfect “DO” from the start. If you want long, flowing locks, or thick, shiny hair, and you currently have short hair in need of a little TLC, a lot of PATIENCE, LOVE, GOOD HEALTH, and GOOD VIBES will produce the desired results.

6. Expecting their natural texture to look like the texture of some naturals they see in the media and getting disappointed when it is tighter, shorter, dryer, or “nappier”. You can’t truly embrace yourself if you do not like what you have been beautifully created with. Don’t hide from that which makes you genetically strong and beautiful!