Women of Color and their hair; why the average sista’s isn’t in the gym
Today WaynesWorld and renew1 made post Friday as to why some women of color
give excuses about their fitness based on their hair. I must confess it was a
difficult experience, for me to to deal with the transitions of my hair and various
looks because society isn’t ready to embrace the kinky, curly, wavy, knotty, nappy
hair we can have. The first pic is how I wear my hair now (twist, twist-out). The
2nd pic is a style I had the nerve to wear to work. One of my Asians co-
workers said I looked like I had a ball on my head. The Caucasians looked at me
like I was going to start something and pull a weapon out of my afro.
My comrades threw up a fist sign and said “Power to the People”. Amazing how
our hair styles can cause different reactions to different people. Now the last two pics
(last Summer) were from when I decided not to wear wigs, weaves, extensions
and a ponytails anymore (BTW,I did not wear that afro and those puffs in public). I
look now and it’s funny, back then, it was difficult time for me. So the next time you
hear a woman of color give excuses about her hair and working out (not sure about
the other excuses), just be patient with her and understand she needs time to self
actualize to embrace her health and especially what she decides to do with her hair! I had a two year journey
and still trying to work it out!!! LOL!!!!
