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Sep 21

4 Lessons Learned from 1 Year Relaxed After 7 Years of Natural Hair

By BITCHES BREW BY ERICKKA SY SAVANÉ Curly Nikki 2 Comments

1 Year of Relaxed Hair By Kanisha Parks Going back relaxed after being natural for 7 years has been nothing short of a major learning experience. The day of my relaxer, I was so incredibly happy and relieved to finally have hair that was easy to manage. But looking back, not all of my high expectations were met. Honestly, if…

Sep 21

#BlackHairIs…Having the Tough Conversations Between Relaxed & Naturals

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Photo via Un-Ruly.com By Erickka Sy Savané Many of us would be lying if we said that we don't hold any judgments or bias when we see a woman with relaxed hair. The same could be said when a relaxed-haired woman sees someone natural. Nobody's saying it's right, it just is. Black Hair Is (#BlackHairIs)...a project by Un-Ruly.com in…

Sep 21

Is The Natural Vs. Relaxed Hair Debate Perpetuating Intraracial Discrimination?

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By Kanisha Parks After reading all of the responses on Facebook to my article, “From Natural to Relaxed: A Growing Trend?” I realized that when it comes to hair, we truly have many dissenting opinions. Some comments were combative, and it made me wonder why we’re willing to sacrifice decency and respect for one another for something as simple and…

Sep 21

Is ‘From Natural To Relaxed’ A Growing Trend?

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Ciara Rae “I just can’t take it anymore.” These were the six words that came out of my mouth when I finally made the decision to go back to relaxers. It was a decision I’d been turning over in my mind since the beginning of the year and in July, it was settled: after 7 years of being natural, I…

Sep 21

Dangers of Relaxing Your Hair

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By Mary Wolff For many women, choosing to embrace your natural hair is a journey of self-acceptance long overdue. For those still using relaxers from time to time, this information may make you rethink that decision. Continue According to a study published in American Journal of Epidemiology, there are several reasons to consider skipping the relaxer. The report states, “Hair…