NC: What reaction did you get when you first decided to go natural?
SA: When I first decided to go natural a lot of people told me not to. I got all the lines in the book from, “You’re going to look like a boy,” to “Nappy hair ain’t cute.” At first, I was a little scared because it seemed like I was receiving more negative than positive feedback, but I stuck it out and it is one of the best decision I have ever made in my life!
NC: What is the best thing about being curly?
SA: The best thing for me in terms of being a curly girl is that my hair is authentic to me. I notice that even among the natural hair community, many people may have the same textures and attempt similar styles, but everyone’s natural hair is unique to them and their personality.
NC: How do you think having curly hair impacts your life?
SA: My natural hair impacts my everyday life in a positive way. I feel more confident when I have my natural hair out and watching it grow has been a very beautiful experience for me. I also feel that now-a-days, people are more accepting of natural hair and since my hair has grown, I have received a lot of compliments. There are times when negative comments still try to weave their way into my life, but at this point I am so secure in my hair and the way it looks that the naysayers no longer bother me!
