Natural, But Neat--- Please!!!

It's no secret there is a movement going on with Sistahs today. The movement is not regarding equality and fair pay in the workplace or in relationships. Nope, this movement is all about one of the most marketable things in Black America, Hair. 

Sistahs in droves today are abandoning the Madame CJ Walker invention, the perm, also known as "creamy crack." The perm was designed to straighten the hair of Black females in order to make their hair more manageable, and to make these ladies look more presentable to others in society. But today, as with most things in this life, there is a trek back to our origin--the Natural hair style or as I call it, "just as GOD gave it to ya!" I am so glad Sistahs are doing something for themselves. Especially, since you have to deal with ignorant Brothas all the time. These Sistahs are really making Natural moves.  They even began a sorority for women with Natural hair.  How sick it that?!! I am proud of the progress Sistahs have made for themselves and I support you to the fullest.

But (yeah, you know that was coming), I have one minor issue with this whole Natural Hair movement. Let me be clear, I am not against Sistahs going Natural at all. Personally on some, it really works. However, there must be a standard for the Natural look. The Celie on from the Color Purple hair-do is not the business at all!!! Just because you have abandoned the perm, doesn't mean you can no longer curl, style or at least comb your hair. Yes, we know it is Natural by looking at it, but can it at least be Neat. It is absolutely ridiculous that some Sistahs today are walking around looking like Hippies. Two words, "Ultimate Fail." It seems as if now it is a competition to see whose hair is the most Natural looking. That is fine, but you don't have to look as if you are living in a cave with not oils, grease or TCBY. Natural does NOT equal Nappy. 

Ladies, do you and all of us a favor. Please, please, please do something with your hair when you wake up. Unfortunately, you are not like your Caucasian female counterparts; you can't just wash and go.   I mean no disrespect at all. Know we here at WoodWorkz support your Natural movement, but we need you to keep it Neat and presentable, just like (some of) you keep your attire and figure.

~One Lub~