How important is a woman’s hair to you? Especially if you are dating her, does she have to wear her hair a certain way to keep grab your interest? (i.e. which styles down vs. ponytail vs. bun, hair length?)
A woman’s hair is not really that important to me. I think men are taught to equate a certain length or style of hair with beauty but I don’t share that view. A woman would have to do more than just wear her hair a certain way to grab my interest.
Do you think that there is a ‘Natural Hair Movement’ or trend going on these days? Why do you think so many women are choosing to go natural now, do you think it’s a fad?
I don’t think there’s a “Natural Hair Movement” or trend or fad per se going on now. When you look at history, there have always been those women who wore weaves and permed their hair to look more appealing or in line with the White American standard of beauty but since the Civil Rights and Black Power Movement in the 60’s, there has also been more women who have taken to embracing their hair in its natural state and truly believe that they are beautiful without need for alteration.
I think so many women are choosing to go natural now because it has become popular again. Today’s culture is attracted to anything that seems different and for most, loving yourself is an entirely different concept but one that I absolutely love and embrace.
Would you support your partner or family members (i.e. mother, sister, daughter) if she decided to become natural?
I would definitely support my partner or family member if they decided to become natural.
How important is hair texture to you? If your significant other were to go natural, would the texture of her hair affect your opinions on whether she should remain natural or not?
Hair texture is another one of those things we as Black people were taught to analyze just like skin color. Texture, like hair length makes no difference to me; Straight, Wavy, curly, or extra kinky is all beautiful in my book.
What is your definition of “Good Hair” and how do you feel about the word “Nappy?”
Honestly, my definition of “Good Hair” is a woman’s natural hair. As long as it is combed, washed regularly and taken care of, it’s good. As far as the word Nappy, I hate it because it’s a word rooted in slavery and the slave mentality. Like the “N” word, it’s a term we have been taught to make us hate ourselves and what makes us unique as a Black people.
Would you rather your partner wear her hair natural or in a weave? Why or why not?
I would rather my lady wear her hair natural for the simple fact that she is beautiful as she is and doesn’t necessarily need any enhancements. If she chose to wear one, I’d still love her but I wouldn’t play in her hair and she might not like that. *laughs*
If you are involved with a woman do you think she should consult with you when it comes to making changes to her hair?
I don’t think a woman should have to consult with me before making changes to her hair. If she asks for my opinion and takes it into consideration, that’s awesome but ultimately it’s her decision and I’m fine with that.
Why does it seem like some men are “hung up” on hair length? Does it matter to you?
To answer the second part first, hair length doesn’t matter at all to me. On the other hand, most men are stuck on hair length because that is all we’ve been taught since children. In television, in music and in our homes we’re taught to look for and chase the “light skinned girls with their hair all wavy”. Sadly this is the continued effect of the self-perpetuating slave mentality our parents and their parents grew up with still at work.
We have to go to great lengths to break that cycle, reeducate ourselves about our beautiful Black history and learn to embrace ourselves and then teach the children.
Would you be supportive in your partner’s journey to go natural?
I not only would be supportive but I have been supportive of my lady’s journey to go natural and it’s a beautiful thing. I always find it funny when people say to her “wow, your hair is so nice and you don’t perm it?”
What makes black women and their hair unique and beautiful to you?
Black woman alone are just some of the most beautiful people on Earth to me. I love a Black woman’s curves, her various complexions, mentalities, and attitudes. I adore a Black woman’s kinkiness of her hair and the way my fingers get slightly intertwined when I play in it… I also love the softness and the way a black woman’s hair smells freshly washed and oiled. Too much? *laughs*
I always say, “Black is beautiful and Brown girls do it better” because it’s true; Black women are unique in every way.
Who is your favorite “curly girl?” (i.e. celebrity, actress, friend, ect.)
Besides you? Oh wait, you already knew that.
My favorite curly girls would definitely be you Alex, @ThatArtista , Tracee Ellis Ross, @Adoremycurves & most of all my daughter; all beautiful “curly girls” who inspire me in one way or another.
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