firstly like i said this is coily manifesto month which was all about writing articles to speak out for women who might not have the courage to do so but I simply can’t imagine why some women would be afraid.

aAlso how did i misrepresent myself when I clearly said i straighten for the winter. I go back and forth. This is I why I felt that I could write an article for straightening and speak up for straight haired naturals because at some points I am there.

This article is not saying that everyone should straighten it is simply saying that some women do, why they do so and that they should NOT BE JUDGED.

and since we like digging for proof:

Here is the post I wrote about straightening for NC: http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/curly-hair-care-methods/kinky-beginners-guide/flat-iron-article-chelsea?page=2

and here is another article about it on my blog with before and afters: http://curlyandyoung.blogspot.ca/2011/11/chelseas-hair-update.html

and here is where i talk about using curlformers instead of blowdrying for flat ironing: http://curlyandyoung.blogspot.ca/2012/01/curlformer-pixs.html

and the reason I stopped right now is because it is summer and once again I have switched up regimens to try and perfect my wash and gos. I like versatility and I don’t like to do the same thing all the time.

but to really clarify these articles were written because the theme of this month is curly manifesto month which is all about coming out and making statements. Thus, I wrote this article and others like it this month. I actually do some of the things mentioned above like finger detangling because it keeps my curls in tact for wash and gos. This artcile was meant to be funny not condescending and just like someone said above if there are countless posts about how to incorporate more things into ones reggie then why can’t I speak about keeping it simple.

ans lastly anon I cut my hair into a bob i have no problem retaining length.

why is this so serious”
Link: http://www.curlynikki.com/2012/04/i-dont-have-time.html?showComment=1334466166289#c7777012170115852394

This writer blatantly misrepresented herself in an attempt to “help women straightening their hair” but how would she know as she isn’t some one who does. I retract my previous comments, as they no longer apply.

And for further clarification I wear my curls most of the time. I was speaking from the stand point of a straight haired natural but I am not.

I just want to hop in here and remind everyone that the opinions expressed in this article are those of the author. Like many of you have said, it is a matter of perspective – and this is hers. She doesn’t speak on behalf of the entire natural hair community – no one does.

The point of the community – and this site – is to help women love and embrace their natural beauty, but that doesn’t mean that straightening isn’t an option – even if it is all the time. Health of yourself and your hair is of utmost concern here at NC.com.

Also, if you read through Chelsea’s other articles, she wears her hair natural quite often and has given some awesome advice about how to maintain wash-n-gos, do different types of twists, etc. I encourage you to read through her other posts. She wear her hair both curly and straight.

Also, feel free to browse through our other type 4 bloggers including Lisa Michelle, Jenell Stewart, Cassidy Blackwell and Priscilla. We do not have one main blogger on the site and we do try to show the opinions and viewpoints of as many people as possible. Even within one hair type, there are many differing views and opinions.

If you would like to submit content ideas or become a blogger for NC.com yourself, we are always happy to have guest posts or let you know if positions are open. Please email us at content@naturallycurly.com and you’ll get a response as soon as possible.

Thanks everyone, and happy Friday!