HAIR TREND ALERT!: Going Au Naturale!! IS IT IDEAL?

"GIRL I'M GOING NATURAL! "

actress Pam Grier!

Lord only knows how many times I have heard this lately! Everyone's going NATURAL! But these days it doesn't necessarily mean people are rockin a Foxy Brown 'fro!

Now chics usually refer to being natural as not using perms or other chemical based straighteners that severely damage the hair. Instead they are embracing their natural hair pattern & wearing their locs curly, wavy, or in some cases getting it pressed every now & again like my girl June!

Remember back in 2009 Chris Rock's documentary entitled Good Hair exposed how perms, relaxers, & other chemical straighteners can be bad for your hair. However, it wasn't until more recently that EVERYONE has gotten into the idea of rebelling against the creamy crack!

Remember Keri Russell a.k.a Felcity? She has THEE best naturally curly hair!

Its become a MAJOR trend! ALL women from ALL different ethnicities have decided to try the alternative in order to obtain healthy hair. The IT thing to do has even crossed over to the mainstream media! I read an article recently in Allure magazine about it and I knew that the natural thing hit a whole 'nother level when Dr. Oz expressed his perm concerns during a segment on his show!

Remember poor Bianca from Top Model had to shave her hair? Ugh I cried for her!

However, despite its popularity, sometimes this transition is NOT easy! Its definitely a process! The beginning stages and hair management there after controlling frizz & worrying about humidity can be BRUTAL for some!  

For instance, since I've jumped on the bandwagon my hair is totally FREAKING OUT! Its become extremely dry and brittle and is starting to break off! & don't even get me started on the tedious task of finding a stylist to care for it that meets my expectations! I'm trying not to give in but my hair is reacting just like Pookie from New Jack City" The creamy crack just keep calling Me"!

But I'm staying STRONG!!!- @ least for now. I mean look at how happy Jordin is! There is a light at the end of the tunnel. The healthy hair & styling versatility might be worth the struggle. Besides, there are so many websites, forums, & transitional blogs where people have created a natural hair care community to help each other. This thing is SERIOUS! lol

CHECK OUT: Transitioning from Relaxer to Natural! It has great tips! Have any of you guys jumped on the all Naturale trend? If so, share your hair transition experience so far!

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