Ask the Husband of a Natural

In this interview I spoke with my husband about his life now that I'm natural.

What did you think when I first told you I wanted to go natural?

Well, I originally thought that you were going through another phase. I thought if I just wait it out you would eventually get a perm again.

What was your reaction to my BC?

I was angry that you cut all your hair off. You had promised not to ever cut your hair. I thought you looked like a boy. You were still fine though.

What is the worst part of having a natural wife?

At first it was the money; it cost a lot to buy all of the hair supplies. Then it was the time you spent doing your hair. Not to mention the water bill from all the washing it.

What is best part of having a natural wife?

We can do things together that we couldn't do before. Like what? We can go swimming, workout, and dance in the rain lol. Plus, being natural makes you feel good; when you feel good we all feel good!

Why would you pressure me to perm my hair (in the beginning)?

I like straight hair; it's what I was used to.

When did you begin to accept my natural hair?

I guess when it started to grow back. But, I really gained a new perspective when we watched the Chris Rock documentary "Good Hair." That's when I knew it was deeper than the issue of straight v. curly hair.

Any last remarks?

I was kind of a jerk when you went natural but, I love it now! I guess you can say you have re-trained me to appreciate the beauty of curly hair. I love you

Ask a: Natural Teen

In this interview I talked to my 13 year old daughter we'll call her Coco. She has her own blog at www.curlyteens.blogspot.com


1. How hard was it for you to decide on going natural?
It wasn't very hard because my mom is natural. I already knew it would be kind of hard at first.

2. How did your friends react when you cut got the BC?

The only people who actually saw my hair was my family. I got braids the day after my BC. But, one of my cousins told some of our friends at school. People kept coming up to me asking me if I really cut my hair as short as a boy!

3. What is the easiet aspect of being natural?
So far it doesn't seem  easy at all. 


4. What is the hardest part of being natural? 
I thought my hair would stay as curly as it is when it's wet. It didn't. My hair got super dry when it dried. The hardest thing was finding products that would keep my hair moisturized. That was kind of fun too!


5. Have you encouraged any of your friends or family to go natural?
Not really because that should be their decision. I would be there for  them if they did.


6. How do you feel about yourself now that you are natural? 

I feel proud of myself. I know a lot of kids want to fit in by looking the same but I just want to be me.



7. Did you wear your hair out or did you hide it when you first got your BC?
I hid it for like the first 2 and a half months because I wasn't used to seeing myself with really short hair.


Any last remarks....
Nope!

Ask Series

I am really interested in the experiences of other naturals. I would also like to know what other people think of natural hair. This series is devoted to my findings.