MYTH: Natural hair is unmanageable.
FACT: Natural hair is managed DIFFERENTLY than relaxed or loosely textured hair.
MYTH: Natural hair is not versatile, you can only wear an afro.
FACT: Natural hair is the most versatile hair on this planet...It can be worn kinky, straight, curly, wavy, braided, twisted, bunned, knotted, etc, etc.
MYTH: Natural hair is unhealthy because it breaks off all the time.
FACT: Natural hair WILL BE unhealthy if constantly handled or styled(using small combs, combing while dry, etc) like straight hair.
MYTH: I don't have time to deal with natural hair.
FACT: If you are trying to grow natural hair out long, then yes, it takes time to style. However, the initial styling process(twists, braids, cornrows) is worth it because it lasts from 1-2 weeks with no constant handling. Short natural hair is probably the easiest, low-maintenance style out here. It is truly wash and go!
MYTH: Natural hair is ugly, nappy, hard, dirty, and unkempt.
FACT: Sadly, this comment will mainly come from "our" people, but I won't go into that. Too much brainwashing has been going on since the beginning to even touch that with a long handle spoon.
Natural hair is beautiful, maybe not in this european influenced culture in the U.S., but it is truly a gorgeous sight. I see so many black women and men sporting so many natural styles and it makes me smile because it is such a beautiful thing!
Okay, I am done...there are PLENTY more, but I will stop here.