Are natural hair women more Independent?

Are natural hair women more Independent?

Jamaica has been an independent country since 1962. In light of this celebration I wondered if as women;  we who have been “enslaved” by relaxers and have been a part of the “transition to natural”  worldwide movement now feel empowered and independent by the act of embracing our natural hair.

In previous years before this movement if a woman chooses to wear her hair in its natural state the decision may have been thought of as a religious decision rather than personal choice. The affordability of salons may also be considered.

With more than 50% of women of African descent going natural worldwide there must be great value in the decision. While some women have transitioned for health reasons, others have done so to get in touch with their natural roots and there are those who have transitioned because it is the style of the day and they want to be a part of the movement in solidarity celebrating “kinky hair”

Natural Hair women are wearing their natural hair with pride and are exuding confidence that is only just now coming to the fore fuelled by a worldwide backing. Without a doubt the internet has opened the conversation on natural hair, displayed its diversity and importance and has provided an education on its care and maintenance that was never available before.

From this perspective women of African descent by going natural are displaying strength, patience, commitment and in the process are redefining the definition of beauty. This confidence has ignited their independence and has nullified their dependence on relaxers to define their beauty. Now they can truly be beautiful just the way God made them.

HOT SUMMER STYLE: CROCHET BRAIDS

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It is summer time and this time of year calls for fresh new summer hair styles that are easy to maintain while we go about making the best of the season. Travelling, going to hotels, going to the beach or even just spending time in the country eating mangoes and chilling with family and friends telling stories and sipping refreshing lemonade.

The crochet braid style because of its low maintenance feature is perfect for summer. It is light weight and allows a lot of air to get to the scalp and it will free your mind of potential damage to your hair unless the corn rows are done too tightly.

Crochet braids have been abound since the 1990’s  in the form of  micro plaits and were mainly worn by little girls in the united states, but this style has truly evolved  and has given women and girls a variety of styling options including  : twists, braids, locks, curls, straight or wavy you name the style,  crochet braids exist to achieve it.

One of the best things about this style is that it is affordable and is very easy to install. Many women who have never been hair enthusiasts are doing their crochet braids themselves once they purchase the devise used to install the hair.

I love this style because the corn rows give easy access to the scalp and thus it is easy to oil the scalp and moisturize the hair while wearing this style. Many women will see increased hair growth during the summer.  To ensure that this is sustained, do not neglect your hair for the summer under the style. Continue to moisturize the hair and oil your scalp to promote strong healthy long hair. Use the resting time for your hair wisely; make it better after the style is removed than it was before it was installed. Progress is a good motivation for any woman wanting to grow her hair long.

Salon Selection

 Selecting a salon is a critical decision whether or not you are able to care for your hair on your own. You enter into a partnership with the salon you choose and the relationship must work harmoniously for the benefit of your hair.

One way to ensure a successful relationship with your salon is to ensure that even though you may not be able to physically take care of your own hair, you are knowledgeable about the do's and don'ts of proper hair care.

You ensure that the salon informs you of  the cleansing options, shampoo or no shampoo, you ensure that the conditioners used are sufficient and right for your hair type, and you ensure that the combs and brushes  used are clean and do not contribute to split ends. Additionally ensure that styles selected are not too tight and that chemicals are properly applied so as not to compromise the health of your hair and scalp. This will help to avoid more serious scalp issues such as alopecia.

Never be afraid to make requests of your stylist that will ensure the success of your hair care journey.

Additionally, doing your part at home , just the basics, will ensure that the hard work of your good hair stylist is not done in vein. Hairspa Haircare is dedicated to making you an informed consumer. Our Hair assessment and regimen selection service is geared towards putting you on track to healthier longer hair whether natural or processed. Email us today at  hairspahair@hotmail.com

 

Avoid Tight Hair Styles

Every woman loves a nice brand new hairstyle and most importantly we want it to be evident that the style was freshly done. This is especially desirable for wearers of weaves and braids. It’s a pleasant sight to see freshly done weaves and braids.

Like most things in life there is a price to pay for everything. In the case of tightly done braids and weaves to achieve a neat freshly done look it’s thinning edges and alopecia.

The act of trying to pull every strand of hair into the braid and pull tight enough so that it gives a neat appearance can not only give you a headache but pull the strands from the root because of the tension exerted by the braid.

If this process is repeated too often then hair thinning is the sure result.

The solution to this problem is the trade-off between healthy hair and extremely neat hair. If the braids are done just a bit more loosely then it will serve as an excellent protective style, with the potential to rest the hair from constant manipulation and promote hair growth.

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