Being Curly On Campus

I've noticed something in the four weeks that I've been a college student. One that a lot of African American women don't know how to properly take care of their hair, and two that every time i turn around i see a natural head walking toward me (this makes me very happy!)

College is hard no doubt and it is very time consuming, as is any other things in life. We as African American women are setting an example for generations to come to attend college and make something of our selves. Why can't we set an example with our hair?! Also while we are here we have the opportunity to do great things, meet fantastic people, and change our lives. I know for me not only am i getting a phenomenal education, I'm working on being physically fit as well, because i have a place that's accessible for me to go and work out at my convince (I'll do a post on that later) BUT one thing that we can not neglect is our hair! Don't scream at me when i say this, I'm going to make a valid point.

By neglecting our hair i don't necessarily mean getting a perm. I've also seen plenty of African American women on this campus with healthy permed hair. i mean giving it the attention that it deserves, by listening to your hair and treating it like any other part of your body. Now i know for many the transition to becoming natural is a tough one, its on the back of manys mind, and many don't want to take the intuitive forward. My advice?! Do it! Although you might get some funny stares, its completely natural. I also believe our society as a whole is becoming more acceptable to black women with curly hair.

Being natural on campus can be one of two things i believe. it can be liberating, and inspiring. By liberating i mean it gives you the opportunity to finally become who you are, and now what others are making you to be. it can also be inspiring because you see those women with the dry, brittle, broken off hair and say to your self, "i don't want to be like that".

I haven't worn my hair out in its completely natural state here yet, because of my protective style challenge, but as soon as i do i plan on making a BIG statement. So what am i trying to say?!?! That being curly on campus is a good thing.. LOL :)