Email from Abi

Here is an email from Abi. She shares some interesting feedback she got regarding natural hair / hairstyles. We will be posting an interview of Abi within the week. She is a poet and writer and she can be found on her blog. Make sure you check out her blog here! Check out her other site here. Thank you for sharing Abi.

Plus, we will be posting an interview of Abi next week Monday. So exciting. Check out the interview on Monday!

Keep it natural!

Omozo
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Dear O'Naturals

Infact, just recently, my mum called to tell me that a pastor at the church she went to said that parents should warn their chidren who have natural dreads to cut them off as it will invite the spirit of madness, so I educated her about the film 'Good hair' and she's happy for me to leave my hair [in dreadlocs].

Then more recently, someone had the audacity to 'suggest' to me that the reason I was still single was because of the 'nature' of my hair! Seriously fa! I almost decapitated the guy.

Anyways I have enjoyed your blog and I'm now following it. I've learnt so much from it and I'm even taking better care of my cherished locks.


Best wishes.

Abi

Email from Kafilat

Below is a message we received from Kafilat. She reads our posts via Facebook. We love getting emails and feedback from readers. Your emails encourage us and inspire others too. Thanks Kafilat for sharing.

Keep it natural!

Omozo

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Hello

I enjoy your articles on natural hair and I wish I had the courage to go natural. My daughter's hair is natural and I also experiment with products. I have been using coconut oil before washing her hair and her hair has gotten significantly softer. I got that trick from an Indian lady. She told me that in India, they always apply coconut oil to their hair the night before and wash it off in the morning with shampoo. I just wanted to share that with you.

Kafilat


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Email from Maxine

Maxine sent us this email after reading yesterday's interview of Amen. Read interview here. Little did we know that she was a silent follower of the blog! Thank you for following and for contributing Maxine. Please keep us updated on your journey and remember that we are here to help and support you.

Keep it natural!

Omozo

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Hi,
My name is Maxine Thompson & I am on my natural hair jouney like my sister Amen. I finally made a decision to go completely natural when I found myself becoming more & more frustrated with the same style everyday. I have texturized my hair in the past & was scared that I could never maintain my own hair in it's natural state. Boy, was I surprised!

A good friend of mine started wearing her hair natural & encouraged me to go on Youtube & research some videos that taught how to wear & maintain my natural hair. I was afraid at first because all I thought I could do was simple plats.

Well, I'm officially a fan of Toni Daley who is from Toronto & I dare to say that I am also keeping a video blog tracking my successes & failures in the world of "Nappiness" as my friend so passionately calls it. I"ve posted 1 video so far on O'Naturals Facebook page (see Maxine's Facebook post here) & would love to send you some footage in the near future.

I'm enjoying this journey so much & I am inspired by other women of colour who have joined the revolution of embracing our natural beauty; from the nap of our heads to the souls of our feet!

Love & Blessings & Happy Nappiness!

Maxine Thompson