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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=7766">lovelybrown</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 10:18am<br /><br />For some people it is. I relaxed my hair because I wanted it to be 'manageable'.&nbsp; I just ended frying it away. When I relaxed, I did not attempt to imitate another race's hair, I just wanted easier to manage/style hair.<br><br>I grew my hair in braids to bra strap length and then relaxed and it would break and I would braid up until I liked the length... this cycle continued for years. I have tried literally EVERY relaxer on the market, searching the one that did not fry away my hair. Many would not work, most would burn -&nbsp; I had an ah ha moment...&nbsp; Inspired by tumblr, you-tube and the natural section here, I big chopped 6 months ago.<br><br>I never 'loved' my hair like I love it now. I am not quite comfortable with the length, but I do love the texture. I am trying natural ingredients and homemade products too.&nbsp; When I see ladies with natural hair I smile, I stare and I love it. I feel proud. I wouldn't say it is a statement, but there is an aspect of embracing identity and being unique. Some days I feel it is celebration of our beauty.<span style="font-size:10px"><br /><br />Edited by lovelybrown - Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 10:24am</span>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=61522">Alex Urameshi</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 9:20am<br /><br />Double post <span style="font-size:10px"><br /><br />Edited by Alex Urameshi - Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 9:23am</span>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=61522">Alex Urameshi</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 9:20am<br /><br />I went natural because I had a beautiful head of thick bsl hair all the way until sophomore year in high school then relaxers began causing my hair to be extremely thin and causing breakage until I was a thin nl senior year. I then transitioned for 5 months my freshmen year if college and big chopped. Since then I've been in love with my hair. :)]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=61969">babyk94</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 7:59am<br /><br />IA with what Nicka and Jones said it applies to me.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=17171">Joja1107</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 6:48am<br /><br />I went natural since everyone else hair was growing like a weed even those with "nappy" hair. I really was ignorant to the whole natural hair care regimen.  I wanted my "nappy" hair to grow too.  Once I started taking care of my hair it grew to almost bsl when it never grew past sl. My mother didn't even like the " natural" look but she is now natural too.  My daughter is natural too.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=33126">afrokock</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 6:48am<br /><br />or wolfing!! <br /><br /><img src="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/smileys/smiley36.gif" border="0" align="middle" />]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=24213">Lilnicka4u2nv</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 6:42am<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by afrokock" alt="Originally posted by afrokock" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>afrokock wrote:</strong><br /><br /><b>im a guy, and because of such, thats one of the few topics im am not 'eligible' to speak on or even question </b><br><br>shoot even my most begnin topics are considered entrampment. <br><br>it would quickly crumble into a 'men tryna tell women what to do with their bodies and heads and whatever else' thread<br><br>however, do you remember the thread that was made about whether mrs obama should sport herself a natural hair style?</td></tr></table><div><br></div><div><div><br></div><div><font size="3"><br></font></div><div><font size="3">and I disagree, black mens view of BW hair DO have an effect on how BW view their hair whether they would like to admit it or not....</font></div><div><font size="3"><br></font></div><div><font size="3">&nbsp; &nbsp;Black men have black hair and the issues that come along with it too...Women&nbsp;weren't&nbsp;and still arent the only ones putting chemicals in their hair to look "presentable"...</font></div></div><span style="font-size:10px"><br /><br />Edited by Lilnicka4u2nv - Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 6:43am</span>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=24213">Lilnicka4u2nv</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 6:34am<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by Naturalchick30" alt="Originally posted by Naturalchick30" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>Naturalchick30 wrote:</strong><br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by afrokock" alt="Originally posted by afrokock" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>afrokock wrote:</strong><br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by jonesable" alt="Originally posted by jonesable" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>jonesable wrote:</strong><br /><br />I went natural during the whole lets go natural thing.<br>Now I'm natural bc I like it and my hair has variety and since I knew nothing about hair care relaxers were a pain.<br>If I knew more about hair care before I would have remained relaxed.<br><br><br>I do think natural hair is political there isn't much that black people do that isn't turned into a politics.<br><br>For a considerable amount of folk I don't think it's "just" hair though.<br>Some people really see relaxing, weave, etc as a neccesary cosmetic tweak <strong>to look presentable </strong>and not just for variety though.<br><br>I think the younger generation doesn't have the same issues as the older ones now.<br>So the old perceptions of natural hair are changing so soon it will truly be just hair.</td></tr></table> <br><br>this would insinuate that natural hair is not presenatble .. i never understood that argument <br><br>then there are other arguments to this natural hair craze that some people questiond (ludicrously if i may add)<font color="#ff0000"> like </font><strong><font color="#ff0000">you have to have a certain shape of face or look to rock natural hair </font><br><br></strong></td></tr></table> <div>&nbsp;</div><div>This statement irks me so bad.&nbsp; I hear it so much.&nbsp; Like, what does that even mean?&nbsp; Weren't you born with natural hair?</div></td></tr></table><div><br></div><div><font size="3">and don't forget "grade of hair"...I didnt even understand what that meant when I first heard it, like how do you grade hair?&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="3"><br></font></div><div><span style="line-height: 1.4;"><font size="3"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 1.4;"><font size="3"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="line-height: 1.4;"><font size="3">&nbsp;I will never believe the "It's just hair" comments from most women of any race...If they were to wake up with hair on their pillow they would be crying...</font></span></div>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=82858">Naturalchick30</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 5:47am<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by afrokock" alt="Originally posted by afrokock" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>afrokock wrote:</strong><br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by jonesable" alt="Originally posted by jonesable" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>jonesable wrote:</strong><br /><br />I went natural during the whole lets go natural thing.<BR>Now I'm natural bc I like it and my hair has variety and since I knew nothing about hair care relaxers were a pain.<BR>If I knew more about hair care before I would have remained relaxed.<BR><BR><BR>I do think natural hair is political there isn't much that black people do that isn't turned into a politics.<BR><BR>For a considerable amount of folk I don't think it's "just" hair though.<BR>Some people really see relaxing, weave, etc as a neccesary cosmetic tweak <strong>to look presentable </strong>and not just for variety though.<BR><BR>I think the younger generation doesn't have the same issues as the older ones now.<BR>So the old perceptions of natural hair are changing so soon it will truly be just hair.</td></tr></table> <BR><BR>this would insinuate that natural hair is not presenatble .. i never understood that argument <BR><BR>then there are other arguments to this natural hair craze that some people questiond (ludicrously if i may add) like <strong>you have to have a certain shape of face or look to rock natural hair <BR><BR></strong></td></tr></table> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>This statement irks me so bad.&nbsp; I hear it so much.&nbsp; Like, what does that even mean?&nbsp; Weren't you born with natural hair?</DIV>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=67304">jonesable</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 5:45am<br /><br />I really know people who think  like that in  " magic negro land".<br />I'm sure it isn't isolated to my little town either but who knows maybe everybody else everywhere else has no issues whatsoever with their hair.<span style="font-size:10px"><br /><br />Edited by jonesable - Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 5:47am</span>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=61969">babyk94</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 5:43am<br /><br />For me it is, hair has never been just hair for me. I've been relaxed,natural,texturized, and then now natural again. I've had a lot of issues with my hair so it's more deep for me.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=33126">afrokock</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 5:40am<br /><br /> <table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by jonesable" alt="Originally posted by jonesable" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>jonesable wrote:</strong><br /><br />I went natural during the whole lets go natural thing.<br />Now I'm natural bc I like it and my hair has variety and since I knew nothing about hair care relaxers were a pain.<br />If I knew more about hair care before I would have remained relaxed.<br /><br /><br />I do think natural hair is political there isn't much that black people do that isn't turned into a politics.<br /><br />For a considerable amount of folk I don't think it's "just" hair though.<br />Some people really see relaxing, weave, etc as a neccesary cosmetic tweak  <strong>to look presentable </strong>and not just for variety though.<br /><br />I think the younger generation doesn't have the same issues as the older ones now.<br />So the old perceptions of natural hair are changing so soon it will truly be just hair.</td></tr></table> <br /><br />this would insinuate that natural hair is not presenatble .. i never understood that argument <br /><br />then there are other arguments to this natural hair craze that some people questiond (ludicrously if i may add) like you have to have a certain shape of face or look to rock natural hair <br /><br />]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=82858">Naturalchick30</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 5:33am<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by AmyAmyAmy" alt="Originally posted by AmyAmyAmy" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>AmyAmyAmy wrote:</strong><br /><br />I just want long hair <img src="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/smileys/smiley22.gif" border="0" align="middle" /></td></tr></table> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV><img src="http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/smileys/smiley36.gif" height="17" width="17" border="0" alt="LOL" title="LOL" /></DIV>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=79655">AmyAmyAmy</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 5:30am<br /><br />I just want long hair <img src="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/smileys/smiley22.gif" border="0" align="middle" /> ]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=67304">jonesable</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 5:27am<br /><br />I went natural during the whole lets go natural thing.<br />Now I'm natural bc I like it and my hair has variety and since I knew nothing about hair care relaxers were a pain.<br />If I knew more about hair care before I would have remained relaxed.<br /><br /><br />I do think natural hair is political there isn't much that black people do that isn't turned into a politics.<br /><br />For a considerable amount of folk I don't think it's "just" hair though.<br />Some people really see relaxing, weave, etc as a neccesary cosmetic tweak  to look presentable and not just for variety though.<br /><br />I think the younger generation doesn't have the same issues as the older ones now.<br />So the old perceptions of natural hair are changing so soon it will truly be just hair.<span style="font-size:10px"><br /><br />Edited by jonesable - Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 5:35am</span>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=82858">Naturalchick30</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 5:19am<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by Printer_Ink" alt="Originally posted by Printer_Ink" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>Printer_Ink wrote:</strong><br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by MizzAmirah" alt="Originally posted by MizzAmirah" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>MizzAmirah wrote:</strong><br /><br />For some it is....I think those who make it a big deal such as an "identity" thing may suffer a bit from low self-esteem in one way or another, cus they're the same people that would bash others for a hair-related issue (aka "natural nazis"). It's not that serious. It's just frikkin hair., whether it's nice and healthy, kinky, curly, or Indian remy.&nbsp;</td></tr></table> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>Yep, for some it is. </DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>Just like light skin/dark skin thing&nbsp;etc ... these people have self esteem issues that they mask in their bombardment of insults to other people that make other choices with their hair. Who cares? These folks are&nbsp;petty and&nbsp;judgemental.</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>I wore a TWA for 30 years .. even did a little face modeling for Ebony magazine back in the day. Black folks mainly had a problem with it though - so sad. Then yearsss later I had health problems etc.. which lead to hair problems etc so I started with the lace wigs - indian remy etc. They looked good ... only now I am in kinky curly lace wigs and woooow. I wear a big&nbsp;curly afro and with the new hair products for very curly hair&nbsp;I can manage it nicely.&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes, does take extra time to manage but it's worth it.. because it looks so GREAT!</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>I get so many compliments from White people actually - <FONT size=4><strong>Black folks still have a problem with it</strong> </FONT><img src="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/smileys/smiley5.gif" height="17" width="17" border="0" alt="C&#111;nfused" title="C&#111;nfused" /> but it look like the <strong>old natural me!!!</strong></DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>But .. whether you wear natural, permed, weaves, braids, locs, wigs ... it's a free country and nobody deserves to be beatened up&nbsp;over their hair. <img src="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/smileys/smiley18.gif" height="17" width="17" border="0" alt="Ouch" title="Ouch" /></DIV></td></tr></table> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>I've noticed that too...</DIV>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=13569">carolina cutie</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 4:05am<br /><br />^Somewhat. I still want a pic of her in the White House backyard with a twa and the President with his du-rag on just chillin'.<img src="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/smileys/smiley14.gif" border="0" alt="Approve" title="Approve" /> <br><br>lol since you can't really make the topic, I need someone else to make it...on a Friday.<br>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=33126">afrokock</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 3:58am<br /><br />im a guy, and because of such, thats one of the few topics im am not 'eligible' to speak on or even question <br /><br />shoot even my most begnin topics are considered entrampment. <br /><br />it would quickly crumble into a 'men tryna tell women what to do with their bodies and heads and whatever else' thread<br /><br />however, do you remember the thread that was made about whether mrs obama should sport herself a natural hair style?]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=13569">carolina cutie</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 3:52am<br /><br />^Interesting. You should make the topic Afro. Be sure to duck the afro pics and flat irons that will be coming for you tho.<img src="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/smileys/smiley36.gif" border="0" alt="LOL" title="LOL" />]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=33126">afrokock</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 2:25am<br /><br />the other way to look at this question is, 'is not going natural a sign of low self esteem and conformity?' <br /><br />that would have been a much more intersting question <br /><br /><br />and just for good measure, shout out to malcolm x and angela davis<br /><br /><img src="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/smileys/smiley20.gif" border="0" align="middle" /><br />]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=33235">modelbusiness82</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;04&nbsp;2013 at 12:54am<br /><br />Honestly I went natural without all the fanfare. I was wearing weaves for the longest time and didn't see the point in relaxing my hair if I wasn't going to wear it out. Eventually, I started wearing my own hair out and that's when I put an emphasis on actually taking care of my hair, etc. <br><br>Personally, my hair is not a political statement, or a massive "eff you" to white/mainstream culture. It's hair that I take care of and want to look good whether I wear it straight, curly or am weaved up or have it under the wig. <br>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=13569">carolina cutie</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;03&nbsp;2013 at 10:43pm<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by **Sk!TtLeS B**" alt="Originally posted by **Sk!TtLeS B**" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>**Sk!TtLeS B** wrote:</strong><br /><br />Yesssss!! *high fives*</td></tr></table>These doll dress up games are so addictive.<img src="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/smileys/smiley36.gif" border="0" alt="LOL" title="LOL" /><br>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=40649">ThatGurlD</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;03&nbsp;2013 at 10:41pm<br /><br />The statement is in the mind of the beholder. &nbsp;]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=89810">SweetNovember*</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;03&nbsp;2013 at 10:31pm<br /><br /> <table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by niecy" alt="Originally posted by niecy" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>niecy wrote:</strong><br /><br />Sometimes I wonder if some only go natural as a trend because they see others doing it rather than going natural because they truly want to embrace their natural hair.</td></tr></table> I do think its a trend for many who see natural hairstyles and think "that's hot" or "different." But I don't see anything wrong with one thinking one's own hair is fashionable for a change.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=29600">india100</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;03&nbsp;2013 at 10:29pm<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by niecy" alt="Originally posted by niecy" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>niecy wrote:</strong><br /><br />Sometimes I wonder if some only go natural as a trend because they see others doing it rather than going natural because they truly want to embrace their natural hair.</td></tr></table>Guilty . After wearing Weaves on and&nbsp;off for&nbsp;many&nbsp;years , BHM taught me Perms and Weaves where not a good mix in my case lol . I use my pressing comb on my leave out and call it day . I will TL my leave out in the summer&nbsp;.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=13942">**Sk!TtLeS B**</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;03&nbsp;2013 at 10:22pm<br /><br />Yesssss!! *high fives*]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=13569">carolina cutie</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;03&nbsp;2013 at 10:20pm<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><img src="forum_images/quote_box.png" title="Originally posted by **Sk!TtLeS B**" alt="Originally posted by **Sk!TtLeS B**" style="vertical-align: text-bottom;" /> <strong>**Sk!TtLeS B** wrote:</strong><br /><br />CC, is your avi a screenshot from the Mermaid doll maker?!?!!??!</td></tr></table>Hells yeah!<img src="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/smileys/smiley4.gif" border="0" alt="Big smile" title="Big smile" /><br>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=39668">niecy</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;03&nbsp;2013 at 10:18pm<br /><br />Sometimes I wonder if some only go natural as a trend because they see others doing it rather than going natural because they truly want to embrace their natural hair.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=13942">**Sk!TtLeS B**</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;03&nbsp;2013 at 10:15pm<br /><br />CC, is your avi a screenshot from the Mermaid doll maker?!?!!??!]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/member_profile.asp?PF=17121">newdiva1</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 355329<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> Mar&nbsp;03&nbsp;2013 at 10:14pm<br /><br />is natural hair a statement?<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>*sucks teeth* it seems to me when it comes to black women natural hair, straight hair, weaved&nbsp; hair, coloured hair is a statement.&nbsp; What ever a black woman do to their hair.....there is meaning behind it.&nbsp; To hear alot of folks tell it.&nbsp; It can't ever be....I just likehow that looks or i'm allergic to perming.</DIV>]]>
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