...a lot.
I've been criticized for blow-drying my hair. I've ebeen told I'm accepting the euro-centric norms and that I haven't accepted my natural hair texture. WHATEVER. For my critics' information - not all Caucasians have bone straight hair and even some of those that do still blow-dry and flatiron their hair. It's a styling option. The last time I plaited my hair in seven after washing and towel drying, it took TWO DAYS to dry. When I was relaxed it took a long time too. I blow-dry because it's fast. I also blow-dry my hair to dry it without tangles. The plaits tend to have tangles too even though I throroughly untangle with my denman. I think something is wrong with my plaiting method. LOL. Anyway, I mostly straighten my hair when I don't have the time to untangle my hair in order to style it everyday. Sometimes I just feel like having a different style. I love my hair... in many styles.
If you enjoy your hair curly and never straightened - good for you. If you want to wear it flat-ironed all the time - good for you (and be careful not to damage your hair). Do what works for you and I'll do what works for me. The main reason I stopped putting a permanent relaxer in my hair is that I believed the chemicals are harmful.
Unfortunately I'm not trying to make some kind of statement. I'm just doing me. I happen to like my natural texture more though and wish more people would explore the natural hair option. It can be quite difficult to transition but I definitely encourage everyone I know to try it. Anyway, until next time when I come through with new styles...
Keep it Kinky