This blog is about my natural recovery. The meaning of Natural Recovery: To recover my mind, body, and soul and return it to a state free of pollution (harmful substances or products). Changing the way I eat, drink, think, sleep and live everyday life to better myself. In turn I will live a happier, healthier, longer life. I would like to share this with people with hopes of inspiring others. Also, I look forward to feedback, there may be many things I can learn from others!
“Don’t remove the kinks from your hair. Remove them from your brain”.- Marcus Garvey
Well, my first step on my journey has been my natural hair. I first went natural in 2009, after my first son was born. I always wanted to try it but of course societies standards steered me away. However, after being a new mother and not being able to care for my hair often, I just gave in and pursued the big chop! I must say I LOVED it! I was in love with the new me, it was as if I was given a new confidence! It also was much easier to maintain with the hassles of a new baby. I must admit the first time I cut my hair it was not due to research I had done about the chemicals and toxins of perms. It was not due to wanting to rebel against society and the image they pounded into our brains of what a woman is "supposed" to look like. So, naturally I still let those things get to me and govern my decisions. After being natural for awhile I started to miss the straight "pretty" hair. I began to become unhappy with my experience and wanted to change my look again. So in 2011 I put a perm back in my hair. I know, I know your saying what was she thinking?! I must say I was thinking what I was "supposed" to be thinking. That straight hair is prettier, straight hair is what men want, straight hair will make you more acceptable in the work force, straight hair is just how it "should" be. Well, boy are ALL those perceptions WRONG! After chopping my hair back off towards the end of 2011, I've learned there's NOTHING more BEAUTIFUL than my curly, kinky locks! With the amount of toxins we put in our body daily, why the hell would we add some more unnecessary stuff onto it? We have been brainwashed into thinking straight is right, during slavery times they corrupted Blacks into believing that whites were the superior race meaning we wanted their hair, their skin, their eyes! Nowadays they corrupt women with videos, making them believe that long weave, eyelashes, and tons of make up are the way to go. We need to realize that others cannot dictate our NATURALALITY! I know that's not a word I made it up, but you get the point! Personally I believe Natural Hair ROCKS!
More and more women are doing the big chop nowadays, and I am loving it! There is also talks about a reality show! Exciting right! MTV's "True Life" is casting women GOING NATURAL! I encourage any women who are transitioning to natural and ready to big chop apply. If you appear to be between the ages of 15-28 and would like to document your transition to natural hair, send an email to casting@lintonmedia.com and tell them your hair story. You must include your name, location, phone number and recent photos of yourself. It is time an accurate voice is given to this often misunderstood movement.
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