Lessons I've Learned From Locking Hair

70) The Natural Hair care movement dynamics are changing.

Just 10 years ago, I started locking hair.  At that time, the Natural Hair focused events were far and few between.  During that time, I frequented events that were attended by individuals who wore ensembles made with African cloths; their conversations were intense and their knowledge base was rich with cultural content.  And best of all, Nag Champa incense was in the air.

Today, the individuals who attend the events vary; they range from the culturally clothed individuals to the new school individuals who are rocking wild afros and mohawk natural hair styles.  These new school individuals were saggy jeans and stylish t-shirts, or the new intellectual- look made complete with brightly colored clothes, military boots and large frames glasses.

As an observer of the changing Natural Hair care movement, it's easy to feel nostalgic and say, I remember when was it was like this.  However, I must remember my mantra, Change is Good!  

These days, I am embracing the changing Natural Hair movement.  I love to meet mothers who proudly say, "My daughter wants to go natural and I want to help!  Please help me teach my daughter."

In the beginning I would argue that the Natural Hair movement started with individuals learning to embrace who they are.  They were expressing their newly found philosophy with a very "afro-centric" approach.  Today's Natural Hair movement approach is expressed differently. I refer to it as the "Natural Hair Neo- Soul."

In the end, I think its safe to say, its all good! We are embracing who we are and the way we look.  It's so beautiful to see event halls filled with people who are LOVING their hair!!