The N word, not the word commonly used to describe skin, but the N word to describe the texture of a person's hair... NAPPY. I am beginning to loathe this vial and vicious word. It's connotation has such far reaching tentacles, that it attaches itself to us and does not let us go. In the Natural Hair Community, there is a debate that states the word Nappy is acceptable to use, while others hate the word and want to bury it alive. Well, I want to bury it alive! It is not so harsh when coming from other naturals who wear there hair in a natural state, but from those who choice to wear their hair pressed, it can be a harsh indication that straight is better. I can not say that I have never used the word... Perfection is not my name.. However, I am more conscious of using the word today than I was last year. I have heard people describe their daughters hair as nappy. Sad, but so true! At first glance of their hair, many would agree. However, I do not see napps, I see hair that is thick, extremely coily and kinked. It is hair that is not really embraced, cared for yes, but not embraced. I see hair that is being cared for like permed hair. Matter of fact, the issues is that many mothers who have straight hair will use products and tools on their baby girls hair as if their hair is straight. The use regular shampoo, small teeth combs, barrettes, rubber bands and ponytail holders, and grease for the scalp... ALL tools that will break the hair.
If you want to see a woman with thick, course hair, go to Youtube and type in natural hair. Then type in Rustic Beauty. She has a banging video collection that will encourage any woman or child with thick, course hair who does not believe that hair growth is possible
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