today, as i laugh at all my suitemates in the bathroom, afraid their hair will frizz up because of the moisture in the air, i start thinking.
i think about who i am.
who i was.
who i will be.
i am lauren. i am natural.
people see me as crazy for cutting all the long, thick relaxed hair i had.
i`ve never been one to dwell on one style.
i`ve been red. i`ve been pixie short. i`ve have sew-ins. i`ve had wig caps. i`ve been jet black.
but now im bald. and blond.
everyone i`ve talked to thats older said their dream has ALWAYS been to dye their hair blond, get their nose pierced, and cut it all off.
i`ve done all 3 - and sans shame.
women seem to believe men want their woman to be PERFECT - meaning long hair, perfect body, and to be a slut.
we, as women, need to understand the importance of being HEALTHY.
healthy = being physically fit, mentally // emotionally STRONG
natural hair for me has made me mentally & emotionally strong because i have nothing to hide behind - the world sees me for who i am : a black woman with less hair than my nephews.
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