Blackgirl's natural choice.(hair care and trends)

Publication: Blackgirl Magazine

Publication Date: 01-JUL-04

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Many women of African descent, young and old, complain about the harshness of chemicals used on their scalps (i.e. relaxers, perms, gels, etc.). Of course my recommendation is "why don't you consider letting your hair grow natural." The most common response: "I would go natural if I knew how to take care of it."

Before I go any further, let me give you my hair history. Like most "sistas", I wore my hair natural during most of my childhood. I was introduced to our hot friend, the straightening comb, around age 8. At age 11, I got my first relaxer. In 1992, at age...

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