It is sometimes hard to be a natural diva in this unforgiving world of classification. Being looked at with weary eyes because you decide to just let your hair be in its natural state. That means no more chemical hair straighteners will touch my 'Fro, as I love to call my hair.
And in my case, personally, I get the look not just from Caucasians, Latinos, and EVERYONE.. Male and Female. My own Natural Divas question me because I wear a wig at times, I color my hair and I will put a flat iron to it just because I can!
I am learning to ignore the fray and not get caught up in label-ism. To love me and my hair because it is my own. Admittedly I will sometimes tame my tresses to make others in some parts of my world feel more at ease. I just do not get into the why's and how to's. Learning to skirt the edge of acceptability just because.
As I often say to all and sundry "Do you" and "Make it work". Life is too short to get all hot and bothered. Be the best authentic you by dictating your own terms.
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