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Vaseline, a Fork and African Adoption

no@spam.com (naanis naturals) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:15:10 EDT

Hot-combs, Jheri Curls, Kiddie Relaxers, No-lye Relaxers, S-curls and Texturizers weren't invented to celebrate African hair. Long before American manufacturers figured out how to make a buck off our self-loathing, slaves and freedmen alike were conking their hair. Whether it was smoothing it with lard or applying lye directly to our hair, we have fought for ways to "fix" and "neaten" black hair.

Natural Hair Misconceptions

no@spam.com (Nekea Valentine) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:21:51 EDT

Natural hair is very professional; there are a number of styles such as two strand twists, twist outs, a chic twa, or an afro puff with a decorative scarf, that will give you great professional style and flair. Also be aware that society as a whole will not change its opinion if there is no one to question or challenge it.

Debunking Ethnic Rejection & Embracing Natural Black Hair

no@spam.com (naanis naturals) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:23:43 EDT

Ebony folks have a million and one reasons as to why natural hair isn't for them. Let's discuss the objections and figure out why natural hair truly is better, easier and the only way to go.

R&R ~ Rush to Relax. When to Relax a Child's Natural Black Hair

no@spam.com (naanis naturals) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:56:10 EDT

Black women know how to get it done. For centuries we have carried the plight of our race in our arms and on our backs.

Today, Black women represent the heads of many households but with only so many hours in given a day, we find ourselves scrambling to get the job done.

In this rush to work, do we truly have time to worry about our hair, let alone that of our children? Find out how you can halt the rush to relax.

What is Naturalism?

no@spam.com (naanis naturals) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:31:03 EST

What does "natural" mean to you? Is it a phase or a fad? Is it a connection with something deeper? Is it about learning to embrace yourself?

You tell us what makes going natural, being natural special...if it is at all.