Notes From A Nappy-Headed No-Ho
I really wasn’t going to address this, but I guess I have to. One of my three readers (lol!) wanted to know what I thought about Don Imus’ remarks. Okay, well, here goes…
Don is guilty of profound ignorance. I don’t think he even knows what the word “nappy” means, which is not to say that [...]
Nappolitical Correctness
The mind is a terrible thing to waste. Time is a terrible thing to waste, too. When I decided to go nappy, I had no “support” and no online community to run to. It was not a sudden decision — it was an idea that I’d considered, for a long time. Hair is just…hair, to me. [...]
Texture Hangups
Yes, black women have issues with hair texture. Yes, there are “degrees” of napps, and where you are on the nappy scale can cause problems — internally, and with those who are supposed to be on your side.
Hey, I’ve never been for trying to hide stuff, cuz it eventually comes out. Truth sets you free, but [...]
Yes, We Are That Bad
Someone posted a thread at a napptural hair forum, asking if the women who frequent that particular forum are a little too zealous and opinionated when it comes to black women choosing napps over straight. The thread disappeared, as I knew (and the person who started it should have known as well) it would. But, [...]
