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What is the point of being natural if you prefer your hair straight 99% of the time?
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BostonMaria
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Re: What is the point of being natural if you prefer your hair straight 99% of the ti
I had to go back to the beginning as well. I got confused because I thought the OP was natural and wanted to know why some of us straighten our hair.
For ME.. My straightened natural hair is much thicker, prettier, and longer than my relaxed hair. Again.. for ME. Because I don't want to offend anyone that uses a relaxer. My relaxed hair is stringy, see through, and never grew past shoulder length.
I love my curls, but its just easier to take care of my stretched hair. I may just be lazy LOL Not sure. I hate salons, the smell of relaxers, and don't miss my scalp being on fire.
Had to go back and find out when this thread started going down hill. We couldn't even get off the first page.
I had to go back to the beginning as well. I got confused because I thought the OP was natural and wanted to know why some of us straighten our hair.
For ME.. My straightened natural hair is much thicker, prettier, and longer than my relaxed hair. Again.. for ME. Because I don't want to offend anyone that uses a relaxer. My relaxed hair is stringy, see through, and never grew past shoulder length.
I love my curls, but its just easier to take care of my stretched hair. I may just be lazy LOL Not sure. I hate salons, the smell of relaxers, and don't miss my scalp being on fire.
virtuenow
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Re: What is the point of being natural if you prefer your hair straight 99% of the ti
W/o reading other responses, you do get to avoid one major thing: Chemicals. Some people do do not want that risk. Chemical burns and irritation is one thing. Chewed up hair that I see on 95% of relaxed people is the other thing. Heat is a different ball park-- and I don't know that we've given it enough of a chance to properly critique it.
W/o reading other responses, you do get to avoid one major thing: Chemicals. Some people do do not want that risk. Chemical burns and irritation is one thing. Chewed up hair that I see on 95% of relaxed people is the other thing. Heat is a different ball park-- and I don't know that we've given it enough of a chance to properly critique it.
Re: What is the point of being natural if you prefer your hair straight 99% of the ti
For me personally I cant be relaxed, because I just cant seem to take care of my hair properly. Even though my hair is seriously thick naturally and an absolute pain to even comb somedays, it is still better than bald patches and uneven sides. My hair can take alot of heat and still be healthy, however relaxer seriously damages my hair.
For me personally I cant be relaxed, because I just cant seem to take care of my hair properly. Even though my hair is seriously thick naturally and an absolute pain to even comb somedays, it is still better than bald patches and uneven sides. My hair can take alot of heat and still be healthy, however relaxer seriously damages my hair.
empressri
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Re: What is the point of being natural if you prefer your hair straight 99% of the ti
I know relaxed chicks that would flatiron their hair within an inch of its life too, multiple times a week sooooo...
(you know what? what's the damn point anymore? I'm going to shut up. It seems as of late all I've been running into people that ask something and get an answer they don't hear what they want to hear and then get all up in arms.)
I know relaxed chicks that would flatiron their hair within an inch of its life too, multiple times a week sooooo...
(you know what? what's the damn point anymore? I'm going to shut up. It seems as of late all I've been running into people that ask something and get an answer they don't hear what they want to hear and then get all up in arms.)
MystiqueBabe
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Re: What is the point of being natural if you prefer your hair straight 99% of the ti
The point is that these women would rather not put caustic chemicals on their scalps and hair. I think naturals who wear their hair straight 99% time just further prove why there is truly no need for relaxers, imo. I know in the long run, relaxers would be counter productive for my hair. In some cases you don't need direct heat or you can use very little to get your hair straight. No need for the scary permanent chemicals.
The point is that these women would rather not put caustic chemicals on their scalps and hair. I think naturals who wear their hair straight 99% time just further prove why there is truly no need for relaxers, imo. I know in the long run, relaxers would be counter productive for my hair. In some cases you don't need direct heat or you can use very little to get your hair straight. No need for the scary permanent chemicals.
ellebelle88
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Re: What is the point of being natural if you prefer your hair straight 99% of the ti
Dayum. PinkSunshine77 was snappy from the jump tho! From her second post when she said "so excessive heat is better," I knew she wasn't going to entertain anybody who didn't agree with her. The OP started this thread looking for a fight. Save yall keystrokes for another topic.
Dayum. PinkSunshine77 was snappy from the jump tho! From her second post when she said "so excessive heat is better," I knew she wasn't going to entertain anybody who didn't agree with her. The OP started this thread looking for a fight. Save yall keystrokes for another topic.
sunnieb
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The straightened naturals that I know love straight hair, but they simply can't handle relaxers. I'm talking serious burns and extreme skin soreness.
For me, I have zero skills with a flatiron and I don't care to learn. When I go natural, I can't see straightening very often. Too much work for my non-skilled self and I won't go to a salon.
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For me, I have zero skills with a flatiron and I don't care to learn. When I go natural, I can't see straightening very often. Too much work for my non-skilled self and I won't go to a salon.
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fifi134
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Re: What is the point of being natural if you prefer your hair straight 99% of the ti
sunnieb Go back to page 1
. Pretty much she's a relaxed head who disagrees with naturals who prefer to straighten. I don't understand how you get so mad about what someone else is doing with their hair. 
Uh oh. What did I miss?
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sunnieb Go back to page 1
. Pretty much she's a relaxed head who disagrees with naturals who prefer to straighten. I don't understand how you get so mad about what someone else is doing with their hair. 
LucieLoo12
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virtuenow
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Re: What is the point of being natural if you prefer your hair straight 99% of the ti
Really? You should have seen her first post, I mean it was very negative, condescending & snarky. I see it is erased now. I am impressed at how nicely everyone answered. She seems upset that so many people are going natural and then some have the nerve to straighten their hair too!
Really? You should have seen her first post, I mean it was very negative, condescending & snarky. I see it is erased now. I am impressed at how nicely everyone answered. She seems upset that so many people are going natural and then some have the nerve to straighten their hair too!
daydreem2876
carpe diem
Re: What is the point of being natural if you prefer your hair straight 99% of the ti
for me... it was just as much work and took the same amount of time to get it straight when I was relaxed as it does not that I'm natural. I got burned one too many times and on the spur of the moment decided I was done. When I do wear it straight, I think it much prettier (bouncier, has that natural shine, softer) because it natural.
for me... it was just as much work and took the same amount of time to get it straight when I was relaxed as it does not that I'm natural. I got burned one too many times and on the spur of the moment decided I was done. When I do wear it straight, I think it much prettier (bouncier, has that natural shine, softer) because it natural.
Whimsy
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Re: What is the point of being natural if you prefer your hair straight 99% of the ti
thank you so much! 
::tries to deflate head::
thank you so much! ::tries to deflate head::
Orchid1992
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Re: What is the point of being natural if you prefer your hair straight 99% of the ti
I've been a natural all my life. This is literally all I know. I wear my hair straight most of the time because it's easier to maintain, my hair retains moisture better when it's straight, and I'm sick of bantu knot/twist/braid outs (I will revisit them when I'm BSB.
I've been a natural all my life. This is literally all I know. I wear my hair straight most of the time because it's easier to maintain, my hair retains moisture better when it's straight, and I'm sick of bantu knot/twist/braid outs (I will revisit them when I'm BSB.
LadyRaider
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Re: What is the point of being natural if you prefer your hair straight 99% of the ti
BostonMaria do you work out at all? How often do you blow dry your hair?
Re: What is the point of being natural if you prefer your hair straight 99% of the ti
She defined excessive heat as applying heat three or more times a week, and regular heat as applying heat bi-weekly.
A relaxed twistout/braidout/knotout etc will never be a fro, or a big fluffy naturally curlykinky look. It will look like relaxed hair that's been braided twisted or knotted.
As for the white people's hair comment....methinks there's some trolling afoot... but if you were actually serious with the comment... who mentioned white people's hair but you?
::sigh::
Using heat regularly and using excessive heat are two different things.
Just curious, how old are you?
She defined excessive heat as applying heat three or more times a week, and regular heat as applying heat bi-weekly.
CurlsBazillion
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Re: What is the point of being natural if you prefer your hair straight 99% of the ti
Wait don't lock it yet LOL!! I just wanna say OP you are the one who lacks the ability to be respectful and debate. You should take a break from starting threads until you aren't so sensitive and closed minded.
Wait don't lock it yet LOL!! I just wanna say OP you are the one who lacks the ability to be respectful and debate. You should take a break from starting threads until you aren't so sensitive and closed minded.
mallysmommy
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Re: What is the point of being natural if you prefer your hair straight 99% of the ti
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LoveTheSkinImIn
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Re: What is the point of being natural if you prefer your hair straight 99% of the ti
OP, I wasn't going to post until I saw the request to lock the thread on the Suggestions/Requests/Q&A thread making the women who were just trying to answer your question seem like the ones who are in the wrong or attacking you. Attitudes like these are unjustified and "disrespectful."
OP, I wasn't going to post until I saw the request to lock the thread on the Suggestions/Requests/Q&A thread making the women who were just trying to answer your question seem like the ones who are in the wrong or attacking you. Attitudes like these are unjustified and "disrespectful."
Orchid1992
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Re: What is the point of being natural if you prefer your hair straight 99% of the ti
I love when these threads don't go as the OP intended
I love when these threads don't go as the OP intended
sckri23
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Heat all the time or 99% of the time is way worse than relaxers!! Yall are referring to 3-4 week relaxers and overprocessed hair when its not the same.
If you do a relaxer the right way its much healthier than heat ALL THE TIME. Dont forget ppl 99% is a high percent of heat (i.e. Excessive).
If your natural and you dont straighten everyday or every other day then you shouldnt have answered the question in the first place. It caused a big mess for no reason.
She's lockin the thread because she didnt get straight answers she got the "because its healthy" response which I coulda sworn ALOT of heat was damaging to any type of hair.
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If you do a relaxer the right way its much healthier than heat ALL THE TIME. Dont forget ppl 99% is a high percent of heat (i.e. Excessive).
If your natural and you dont straighten everyday or every other day then you shouldnt have answered the question in the first place. It caused a big mess for no reason.
She's lockin the thread because she didnt get straight answers she got the "because its healthy" response which I coulda sworn ALOT of heat was damaging to any type of hair.
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faithVA
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Re: What is the point of being natural if you prefer your hair straight 99% of the ti
^^I paid my money. I can answer any question I feel I know the answer to. I answered her question fully and with no disrespect. I don't have to do something all the time to know the answer.
She caused her own mess. She wanted a debate, per her words and when she got a debate she got made
^^I paid my money. I can answer any question I feel I know the answer to. I answered her question fully and with no disrespect. I don't have to do something all the time to know the answer.
She caused her own mess. She wanted a debate, per her words and when she got a debate she got made
SimJam
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Re: What is the point of being natural if you prefer your hair straight 99% of the ti
if you use a heat protectant with each application of heat ... is it still excessive?
just asking
edit: also wearing hair straight 99% of the time doesnt mean that you use heat excessively .... ie :longhairdontcare - I think she straightened 1 time a month and had tailbone length hair
BTW she is now going heatless to thicken up her ends
if you use a heat protectant with each application of heat ... is it still excessive?
just asking
edit: also wearing hair straight 99% of the time doesnt mean that you use heat excessively .... ie :longhairdontcare - I think she straightened 1 time a month and had tailbone length hair
BTW she is now going heatless to thicken up her ends
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MilkChocolateOne
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Re: What is the point of being natural if you prefer your hair straight 99% of the ti
this is not true for everyone. hair is an individual thing. results may vary depending on the head of hair. some people can use heat weekly/biweekly and maintain healthy hair thatbretains length and others cannot. just like some people can use permanent color with no ill effects and others cannot. some people can maintain healthy hair with relaxers and others cannot. there is no absolute truth when it comes to hair.
99 percent of the time does not equal daily heat use. some people only wash/ straighten every 1 - 4 weeks with no touch ups in between. their hair can remain straight the entire time.
this is not true for everyone. hair is an individual thing. results may vary depending on the head of hair. some people can use heat weekly/biweekly and maintain healthy hair thatbretains length and others cannot. just like some people can use permanent color with no ill effects and others cannot. some people can maintain healthy hair with relaxers and others cannot. there is no absolute truth when it comes to hair.
99 percent of the time does not equal daily heat use. some people only wash/ straighten every 1 - 4 weeks with no touch ups in between. their hair can remain straight the entire time.
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sckri23
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Look I never saw the first post but nornally if a post is written offensively (sp.) Its because someone wanted to get a second opinion on a personal disagreement with someone offline. But ppl online taking offense take it too far.
Posts written in anger can try to be neutral but the side their on shows more and thats not done to be malicious it just happens.
So just forget HOW the question is asked next time and just answer it. Please no snarky comments!!!! It makes everything go bad.
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Posts written in anger can try to be neutral but the side their on shows more and thats not done to be malicious it just happens.
So just forget HOW the question is asked next time and just answer it. Please no snarky comments!!!! It makes everything go bad.
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