Currently listening too: Monday, Monday- the Mamas and the Papas
Hey there everyone! Nol, here with a quick little tidbit. Over the
weekend I got some interesting questions and thought I would blog about them!
Enjoy!
“Natural vs chemical....?” When you hear the word natural you may
think hemp, recycled goods and soy beans you may even think of the shredded
wheat that your grandmother served you as a child. Or you may think of someone
who is going through their “Big Chop”. When we say “natural” we mean “without
artificial chemicals or enhancers.”
“What is natural hair?” Natural hair is pretty much hair that is real
and not treated by chemicals or altered by hot tools (ie flat ironing, hot
combing, etc). That can be anything from dye to perm. Natural hair isn’t hair
that has NEVER been treated but rather hair that is not currently treated.
“How it is better?” Where do I start? It is my firm belief that
accepting yourself for who you are, is the first step to loving the world, and
what better place to start then the top of your head? Maintaining your hair
without chemicals is always the better way for the simple fact that you are not
putting anything not found in nature in or around your body – I mean what would
you rather put in your hair aminomethylpropanol or Aloe?
Also, not only is it better for you but it’s
also better for the environment as well.
Did you know that “there are currently 10,500 ingredients documented by
the FDA as being used in personal care products. Only 11% (1,155) have been
assessed for safety by the cosmetic industry”? When you hear something like
that it kind of makes you reconsider what you are putting on your body every
day. Think of it like this: if I were to ask you to pay me to place your own
hands in a tank of 10,500 snakes and only 1,155 of them were proven not to be
poisonous, would you still put your hands in the tank? It just makes sense to
go with the nature of things.
“Who can go Natural?” ANYBODY! It does not matter what ethnicity
you are, hair type you have or whether or not you have chemically treated your
hair. Deciding to go natural is a winning move for all people of all ages!
“Can I still dye my hair if I'm going natural?” Look, no one is
going to tell you what you can and cannot do here. If you want to go blonde
then by all means shine like the sun J! There
are MANY natural ways of dying and bringing out the hairs natural color, that have
been around for centuries (in fact we offer a few =D!) if you want to
accentuate your natural beauty with a splash of color, who is anybody to tell
you not to be yourself? Remember: those who matter don’t mind and those who
mind don’t matter.
Do I have to do a “Big Chop” to start going natural? It is our
belief that anyone can start going natural at any moment they chose. Being
someone who has done the big chop and went back to the creamy crack (perm) very
soon after, I can say that for me it had the adverse effect it was supposed to.
Because I was so young I was more or less worried about the views and opinions
of others and not what was really good for me. Though some people prefer to do
a “big chop” we believe it is not a necessity. The “Big Chop” is something that is supposed to be
empowering to women. You are cutting of the hair society grew and starting over
fresh and new for YOU! If it is something you wish to do I congratulate you on
your choice and ask you to share your journey with us. If, like myself, you
decide against a big chop not I still ask that you share your natural journey with
D&A and also the best on your path.
Hope this answered some of the questions about natural hair that you have, and remember you can always email, tweet, facebook or comment here with any quaetions about hair you may have!
With Love
Nol
