but I’m African’,

‘I’m from *insert African country* my hair can’t do that’‘Can an African woman’s hair grow though’‘You can’t be fully African, Pelumi’ – (I am by the way!)‘But you’re lucky, you got that ‘nice’ hair, mines true African hair’‘I’ve got that village hair’   …All phrases I hear too often. The question I got today: ‘My goal is to have hair that reaches my mid-back. Is it possible for African hair to grow this long?’  After reading this and pondering on the many things I’ve heard from African women in regards to their hair….no lie my heart sunk. It hurts to know that so many African women (and men) still have the notion that our hair can’t grow or see it as less beautiful in comparison to other races. First off, of course you can be from Africa and grow long hair. While everyone is genetically different, being African doesn’t automatically nullify you from lovely, healthy, long hair. We really need to let go of the idea that we are at some disadvantage ‘hairwise’ because of where we come from, its sad & annoying! Continuing to see your hair as a problem will hinder you from seeing the greatness each curl and kink possesses. Instead of questioning whether your ‘African hair’ can grow, question your haircare practises. As I say time and time again, 9.9/10 your hair is growing, you just fail to see evidence of this because you aren’t doing anything to ensure you retain your length. This week I happened to have this similar conversation with a lady that’s thinking of going natural. She also asked why her hair isn’t growing. I then pointed out the fact that she retouches her hair why? because of new-growth  meaning indeed her hair is growing. So what’s the issue? …Length retention.  

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