The nappy phenomenon: why this return to naturalness ?

"They mocked your names,
And you changed your name.
They made fun of your clothes.
And you changed your clothes.

And you bought hair relaxers.
They made fun of your skin,
And you bought skin lighteners.

“…When will we become aware?”
Malcolm X

That's exactly what it's about! More than a trend, it's a real awareness for many of us.

3 Reasons why we are returning to natural products:

1. For some, it is indeed a trend. Nappy fashion But ultimately, if what constituted a shame What was popular yesterday is fashionable today, isn't that rather positive for the image of the entire Black community? Even Beyoncé is getting in on it!

2. The need to find our roots and to assert who we are.

Some feel the need to stop being ashamed of their Negritude and to accept this hair frizzy So despised by the Black community itself and others. The desire to show the world that Black women can be naturally beautiful and radiant. They finally understand that their dark skin and cottony hair are no less beautiful than others, but just differentThey understand that they must get rid of this. negative self-imageto get rid of it permanently in order to finally contemplate its beauty And exploiting its versatilityIt's about accepting and loving yourself. I say accepting oneself And not to take responsibility We acknowledge a problem, something that constitutes a real shame. We assume a mistake, but our skin color and hair are far from being mistakes. !

3. Or simply to have thicker hair healthy and more bulky

Hair, thus freed from all chemical straightening products, can finally express See for yourself! It's a matter of taste; you either like it flat or you like it voluminous. However, the advantage of natural hair is that you can have it both ways! Afro on Monday and straight on Tuesday—it's up to you! It's the luxury of natural hair !