Five reasons to embrace your natural hair this winter. Image: Canva
All natural! Five reasons to embrace your natural hair this winter
Go natural this winter. Here are five reasons to embrace your natural hair. There are more pros and cons, I promise!
Five reasons to embrace your natural hair this winter. Image: Canva
Society often makes it seem that embracing your natural hair’s not a good idea. But here are five reasons why you should.
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MORE WOMEN ARE GOING ALL OUT NATURAL
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but that doesn’t stop society from trying to influence what we consider beautiful. In the past, beauty standards were defined mainly by celebs and cover girls.
Today, social media and its use of filters and photo editing apps play a major role in defining beauty. Suddenly everybody looks airbrushed, with perfect skin and no hair out of place.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the influx of “perfect” images on your news feed, you’re not alone. The unrealistic beauty standards portrayed online have left many women feeling insecure. Luckily, things seem to be changing – and fast.
The natural beauty movement is growing rapidly, and we’re here for it!
No one can be blamed for choosing the most convenient option in a time-pressed world. However, most women who have transitioned to natural hair will tell you that it was the best decision they ever made once they established a routine that worked for them.
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FIVE REASONS TO EMBRACE YOUR NATURAL HAIR
Here are five reasons to embrace your hair and to go natural, courtesy of Naturally Africa.
1. IT’S LIBERATING
Some women find the idea of transitioning to natural hair daunting, and we can understand why. During transitioning, you may have an awkward time with your hair while navigating a new routine. However, having natural hair is incredibly liberating once you get past that! There is something so beautiful about embracing your natural beauty and wearing it with pride (plus, no more relaxer burns, hair glue, or sew-ins is pretty great too).
2. YOUR HAIR WILL BE HEALTHIER
Going natural is a commitment to healthier hair. Once you start seeing your hair’s texture change during the transitional phase, you’ll be empowered by your decision. Chemical relaxers weaken the hair shaft, and long-term use may permanently alter your hair’s structure. This could lead to breakage, dehydration, and split ends. When you stop applying harsh chemicals to your hair and start using products with gentler and natural formulations, you will enjoy softer hair that holds moisture and may also see faster and stronger hair growth.
3. IT CAN BE VERSATILE
One of the biggest perks of natural hair is that it is so versatile when it comes to different hairstyles. Natural hair offers endless possibilities. Some women enjoy protective styles (like braids and Bantu knots), while others prefer an afro, waves, curls, updos, and more. The options are endless; you can chop and change to suit your mood (or outfit!).
4. IT’S INEXPENSIVE
Between routine salon visits and buying tools, accessories, and products, hair care can become very expensive. Natural hair, on the other hand, is surprisingly affordable. You’ll need to be equipped with some good quality home care products, but thanks to Naturally Africa Hair Care, these won’t break the bank.
5. EASY MAINTENANCE
Yes, there is some maintenance to be done when you first transition to natural hair, but as time goes by, you’ll find that with the proper care, it’s actually really easy to manage. Establishing an effective home care regime is easier than you may expect. We recommend starting with the basics – you can build on from there and establish extra products your hair may require as you go along. A basic routine consists of cleansing, conditioning, deep conditioning, and a moisture-sealing product.
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