You know, as you get a weensy bit older, you begin to realize that you should not fight against your hair’s natural texture. Most of us spend a lot of our time fighting our hair to be something that it really isn’t. We always want what we don’t have, don’t we? And that includes a hairstyle that isn’t your hair’s natural texture. Let’s learn to embrace what we have and the beauty it offers.
One reason you should embrace your hair’s natural texture is that it usually means less chemicals on your hair. The processes of having your hair permed or professionally straightened are not healthy for your hair. And if you are going to color, you are better off choosing a color that is fairly close to your natural hair color so the process isn’t so harsh. I color my hair but I stay in the same color family that my hair naturally is. The more drastic you go with your hair, the more chemicals you are asking your hair to take.
Hair is easier to fix when you embrace your hair’s natural texture. I know two women who have the most beautiful, naturally curly hair. I envy them. They look so pretty when they wear their hair in its natural state. But neither of them are content with their hair and many times, they go to a lot of trouble to manipulate their hair into a straight style. They could save a lot of hassle if they just wore their beautiful curls.
You know, fighting the natural texture of your hair is costly. You have to pay for products to aid you along the way. You have to spend more at the salon. Embracing your hair’s natural texture saves you money. It is something to think about.
When you fight against your hair’s natural texture, you are going to typically end up with more damage to your hair. For me, the easiest style to wear is straight and sleek. This is my hair’s natural texture and it is also the way I get the most compliments on my hair. All I have to do is run a flat iron over it momentarily and it is done. Whereas if I curl it, I am spending the better part of an hour exposing my hair to harsh heat styling.
Going with your hair’s natural texture instead of fighting against it is usually a time saver. Like I stated before, when I personally fight against what my hair wants to do on its own, it takes me a lot longer to style it. I am sure the same is true for you. It is so much easier to just make the most of what you have. Another thought to think on is that your unique hair is part of what makes you special.
I don’t know about you gals, but as much as I love my hair dresser, I could do with less time at the beauty shop. Yet, when you fight your hair’s natural texture, that is exactly what you end up with. I try to make my trips to the salon space out every three months. I do this by going with a color that is very close to my own and keeping up my eyebrows in between appointments. This saves me money, too.
You know, I have noticed something. Usually, others love the natural texture of your hair over whatever you are trying to do to it. I think it is because it suits you, because it is you. Going against it is absolutely okay for a change but why not consider embracing what your hair naturally wants to do? You can find many styles for whatever texture hair you have.
Let’s weigh in here. I want to hear your thoughts. Have any of you given up the fight against your hair and embraced your natural hair texture?