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Are there any "real" naturals here with long hair?
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TwistNMx
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Yeah, I guess it would be depending upon a person's point of view.MzTami said:Also 'long' is subjective. Anyhoo.
Some people might think long means to the ear lobe. But I consider long below the shoulders. Others may think long is classic waist length. So yes, I guess one could be confused by this question. I guess the title got a lot of attention too.
Poohbear
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yes there is and they've already been mentioned...babyblue, maestradiva77, jessy55, and Nay.iiBlackBarbieii said:
goldensensation
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so1913 said:What??????
You need not apply.
Go on! Get! LMAO
I'm a natural - been so for about 2 years.
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RainbowCurls
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High Priestess said:
So, I'm a 'fake' natural then...? Because I don't have a certain hair type.
If you meant to say you just wanted to see 4a/b naturals with long hair why don't you just say so? Instead of implying that any other hair types who don't use chemicals aren't 'real' naturals.
Like it or not, a person with super straight 1a hair which has never been chemically altered or dyed is also a 'natural'.
FlowerHair
Reclaiming my time
High Priestess said:
IMO all hair types are pretty if they are healthy and well taken care of.
Also, if your hair is not chemically treated it's natural, regardless of hair type.
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Northern_Belle
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If your hair is free from relaxers and texturizers, you're a real natural. I'm just as much natural as someone with a 4a/b texture. It's not my fault that my hair is wavy and curly and it surely doesn't make my natural hair "fake" in any way shape or form.
ThursdayGirl
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Curly ladies, you all need to stop trippin'. the OP and other posters made it abundantly clear, if not in the title of this post-then in the body, that she wanted to see long haired naturals with kinky hair. maybe "real" wasn't the best choice of words in the title... but pleast stop playing stupid and being sarcastic about the sentiment. We all know that the natural hair runs the gamut of textures. Even on the same head.
While long curly hair is pretty, long well-cared-for nappy hair is gorgeous in its own right. Whenever someone on this board asks about long haired naturals... all the curlies come out of the woodworks. they are revered and get lots of attention (I'm not knocking that). However we don't see as many long haired 4a/bs. If your hair isn't 3c and lower or loosely curled, then its not always as inspiring to always see a curly haired cuties...and set them as your goal...because your hair texture will never be like that without chemical help. In addition, its helpful to see someone with kinky long hair, because despite however bad a curly may say her hair behaves, I seriously doubt that her issues are the same as someone with really kinky hair (I am not saying that curlies and kinky curlies don't have their own issues). Sometimes you need inspiration that comes from someone with hair that looks like yours.
Please stop being melodramatic, curlies. Nobody is putting you down or trying to exclude you. No one is trying to offend you. No, its not your fault that your hair is the texture that it is... the OP just wanted to see something else and I totally feel her.
I want to add another napp with beautiful hair to the list. I don't think she's apl yet, but she's getting there... Netta1.
To the OP... there are lots of ladies on this site with lovely nappy hair (they are listed in other posts)...if you need more inspiration... you may want to look for it at another site... in addition to this one.
To the long haired naturals who have kinky tresses and may be lurking... let us know you're there
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Also to the OP: If I have put words in your mouth... I appologize. I put a little of what I feel in my post as well.
Just a little REAL talk.
While long curly hair is pretty, long well-cared-for nappy hair is gorgeous in its own right. Whenever someone on this board asks about long haired naturals... all the curlies come out of the woodworks. they are revered and get lots of attention (I'm not knocking that). However we don't see as many long haired 4a/bs. If your hair isn't 3c and lower or loosely curled, then its not always as inspiring to always see a curly haired cuties...and set them as your goal...because your hair texture will never be like that without chemical help. In addition, its helpful to see someone with kinky long hair, because despite however bad a curly may say her hair behaves, I seriously doubt that her issues are the same as someone with really kinky hair (I am not saying that curlies and kinky curlies don't have their own issues). Sometimes you need inspiration that comes from someone with hair that looks like yours.
Please stop being melodramatic, curlies. Nobody is putting you down or trying to exclude you. No one is trying to offend you. No, its not your fault that your hair is the texture that it is... the OP just wanted to see something else and I totally feel her.
I want to add another napp with beautiful hair to the list. I don't think she's apl yet, but she's getting there... Netta1.
To the OP... there are lots of ladies on this site with lovely nappy hair (they are listed in other posts)...if you need more inspiration... you may want to look for it at another site... in addition to this one.
To the long haired naturals who have kinky tresses and may be lurking... let us know you're there
.Also to the OP: If I have put words in your mouth... I appologize. I put a little of what I feel in my post as well.
Just a little REAL talk.
Trini"T"
New Member
THANK YOU! I agree everything you said!Dang it's like everybody just skipped past HP's apologies or chose not to consider itThursdayGirl said:Curly ladies, you all need to stop trippin'. the OP and other posters made it abundantly clear, if not in the title of this post-then in the body, that she wanted to see long haired naturals with kinky hair. maybe "real" wasn't the best choice of words in the title... but pleast stop playing stupid and being sarcastic about the sentiment. We all know that the natural hair runs the gamut of textures. Even on the same head.
While long curly hair is pretty, long well-cared-for nappy hair is gorgeous in its own right. Whenever someone on this board asks about long haired naturals... all the curlies come out of the woodworks. they are revered and get lots of attention (I'm not knocking that). However we don't see as many long haired 4a/bs. If your hair isn't 3c and lower or loosely curled, then its not always as inspiring to always see a curly haired cuties...and set them as your goal...because your hair texture will never be like that without chemical help. In addition, its helpful to see someone with kinky long hair, because despite however bad a curly may say her hair behaves, I seriously doubt that her issues are the same as someone with really kinky hair (I am not saying that curlies and kinky curlies don't have their own issues). Sometimes you need inspiration that comes from someone with hair that looks like yours.
Please stop being melodramatic, curlies. Nobody is putting you down or trying to exclude you. No one is trying to offend you. No, its not your fault that your hair is the texture that it is... the OP just wanted to see something else and I totally feel her.
I want to add another napp with beautiful hair to the list. I don't think she's apl yet, but she's getting there... Netta1.
To the OP... there are lots of ladies on this site with lovely nappy hair (they are listed in other posts)...if you need more inspiration... you may want to look for it at another site... in addition to this one.
To the long haired naturals who have kinky tresses and may be lurking... let us know you're there
Also to the OP: If I have put words in your mouth... I appologize. I put a little of what I feel in my post as well.
Just a little REAL talk.
rosie
New Member
Not sure if I qualify. I mean with the length part. That's my hair in the avatar in a semi shrunken drawed up press out.
I am totally kinky and nappy and without chemicals.
I am/was APL, but I cut about an inch off last week. Bad ends.
Moving downward to BSL, but it will take a while. I'm a slow grower. Plus. I have alot of shrinkage.
I am totally kinky and nappy and without chemicals.
I am/was APL, but I cut about an inch off last week. Bad ends.
Moving downward to BSL, but it will take a while. I'm a slow grower. Plus. I have alot of shrinkage.
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TwistNMx
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sugaplum said:Ok. Now I see after reading the thread what you were talking about HP.
eboniwoman has a great album.I beleive she is 4a/4b hair. It is sooo thick and pretty.
Check it out.
HTH
Hi sugaplum,Good advice I'm sure coming from you.
I'll go over there and take a look.
HP
TwistNMx
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rosie said:
jngn said:*Sigh*
I knew what you meant, HP. You mean no texturizers that make the hair curly or wavy right? Well, my hair is natural 4a and it's all APL. I have no layers. I've been natural for 3.5 years.
Wonderful! 
Now see...that's what I'm talking about.I'm not trying to offend or exclude anyone.
I love all of the looks out there, I'm just perhaps looking for inspiration.
Thank you so much jngn
TwistNMx
New Member
sareca said:Nutty as fruitcakes, the whole lot of you.
I know...I really got the ball rollin' huh!I never implied that naturals are not natural if they have curly hair. I should've worded things differently because now some people are mis-interpretation of the mis-interpreted message.
ThursdayGirl
Well-Known Member
APL = armpit length
HighlyFavored1
New Member
High Priestess said:What's does APL mean.
I'm still not very familiar with all of the codes here.
Thanx
I'm pretty new, so for more abbreviations, I found it helpful to check out the Sticky Thread that lists LHCF Abbreviations, it's at the top of the pages for the Hair Care Tips board.
Also, not sure if you've seen it but... if you go to the homepage (http://longhaircareforum.com/home.php) there is a link that discusses hair typing, it kind of makes it a bit easier.
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