Okay so I’ve finally had a chance to sit down and blog! This is a special one though. So I’m sure it’s crossed your mind at least once ladies: What Do Guys (especially those of Afro-Caribbean backgrounds) actually think about natural hair?!
Well, ponder no more! Here’s an interview (with more soon to come hopefully!) with an Actor and Young Entrepreneur who goes by the name: WILLZ and is 21 From South London:
What do you think about natural hair?
I think natural hair is beautiful, I applaud those who make an effort to maintain their natural hair as my mother is a hair dresser so from a young age seeing my mothers customers I understood that maintaining natural hair is not easy. Embracing your God given natural hair is definitely making a positive statement.
What are your views on relaxed hair and extensions?
I don’t have nothing against relaxed hair or extensions, in fact I’m not too impressed with the amount of pressure that women get from men about their decisions to use extensions in their hair. Extensions every once in a while is fine by me BUT excessive use of extensions all year round is a different story.
Do you prefer natural hair, relaxed hair or extensions on ladies?
Natural hair, relaxed hair, extension hair, no hair… I have no preference when it comes to ladies hairstyles. Just as long as they’re confident in their selves they can wear a clowns wig.
Do you think there is an issue with natural hair, extensions and relaxed hair at all I.e. any controversy etc?
Yeah definitely young black brothers got issues with extensions. At one point I was guilty for promoting the banter, but I don’t have an issue with it no more. As I’ve grown I’ve learnt to accept it. As long as you rock it well by all means do your thing. I think the main controversy is that we embrace the European wavy look on black females but the reality is the majority of black females don’t naturally have that texture to their hair. And we’re in a time where afro hair isn’t really glamorized in popular culture as wavy European hair is.
What’s the first thing that springs to mind when you see ladies with natural hair?
AFROCENTRICITY! And Pam Grier (famous actor from the Blaxploitation era) as she was known for sporting her Afro in most of her blockbuster films. I also think about Africa when I see natural hair, it’s a beautiful thing. Natural hair represents the natural beauty to me and it represents a strong confident lady in my eyes.
Any other thought and views you’d like to share on the subject?
I’d like to send a special shout out to Cindy on her blog, although it is for women taking a glance at it I instantly felt a good vibe from it. I’m so sure that many women will appreciate this blog, and I wish you all the best on your future ventures that may be created from this blog. I see it doing a lot of good things. God bless.
Hope this has been a great read! What are your views on this? Feel free to post comments or send more suggestions ;)
