Contrary to what the media would have you believe, not all black women opt for lace front weaves and wigs hot on the heels of Tyra Banks and Beyonce. The media constantly feeds us images that insinuate in order to be successful you need a pack of Remy Indian’s finest, attached to your head.
For every lace front and weave bring stitched and glued in, there’s are twice as many black women sporting their natural hair and rocking it just as hard. Shingai Shoniwa, Erykah Badu and Kelis are just three black women in the public eyewho are proof that you don’t need to have tresses swinging half way down your back in order to be black and beautiful.
When Angel, creator of The Natural Lounge decided to go natural, many of the websites offering support and advice for maintaining afro natural hair were based in the U.S and frustratingly many products that were recommended were unobtainable.
She decided to set up her own blog aimed at UK naturals where tips, advice and hair journeys can be shared. If you have natural hair and would like to be profiled on the website (wherever you are in the world) then drop her a line at the following email address – angel@thenaturallounge.com
The blog is still in its early stages but with lovers of natural hair coming together, it’ll be thriving in no time. Whether you’re rocking ‘fros, locks, twists, braids or are just after general afro haircare advice then check out her website for a wealth of information, experiences and tips.
I think that's amazing, I really love afro natural hair!!
That's a great idea; I'm white myself but love the look of black women with beautiful, well maintained Afro hair. Never quite understood why so many are sporting weaves, although that might just be a cultural difference that's hard to grasp for me. But yes, you are right – natural African hair can be amazing!
Love natural afro hair, love weaves too!
omg Yinka thank you for this!!!
My hair is 100% natural and I've never worn weaves and wigs in my life. I love my natural hair and every women of color should be proud of their natural hair!
I wish I had enough style to rock natural hair. I've tried but its just not me! I have major respect for natural hair sistas. They always look Great!!
Great post and the Natural Lounge is a great idea and one that is really needed. There is not enough information and resources about afro hair so women who choose to go natural do not have many places to go for advice.
I wear my afro, weave-braids or curly its so good to have a UK natural blog that helps us natural haired girlies =D
I'm really toying with the idea of going natural for good. My relaxer is pissing me off and my hair's breaking and I don't know why. It's just too much to handle!!
You know I felt so humbled and delighted to see my website on your post. Talk about making my day. The response to the website has been overwhelming and I have loads of women ready to profile.
I am delighted you are also considering going natural I’m looking forward to helping you with your journey
Angel @ the Natural Lounge.
Oh and your blog is stunning!
@Angel – You're very welcome. I was only too happy to spread the word for you. I'll def be stopping by and supporting the blog as it grows and looking for hair support too xx