The Ten Natural Hair Commandments

Monday Jan 11, 2010 – By Laquita Thomas-Banks

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For those of us who have made, are in the process of making, or contemplating the great Exodus from chemical hair straighteners…

I – Thou shalt be thankful for the hair that adorns thy head. Your hair is your ‘crown of glory’ treat it as such.

II – Thou shalt not idolize the hair that adorns another’s head. The hair on your head is unique, it’s what makes you you.

III – Thou shalt not take the hair that adorns thy head in vain. Be aware of the damage that chemicals and heat can cause, some of the damage is irreversible.

IV – Remember to take the necessary time to pamper thy hair. Create a routine, set aside specific days for sealing your ends, massaging, trimming, washing, conditioning and styling your hair. A healthy head of hair will be your reward.

V – Honor thy mother, father and ancestors for the beautiful traits that they have bestowed upon thee, one of which is your natural crown of glory. Wear your natural hair with pride.

VI – Thou shalt not attempt to use a fine-tooth comb to detangle thy hair. Even before using a wide-tooth comb, use your fingers to detangle, and when detangling always start from the ends and work your way up towards your scalp.

VII – Thou shalt not be ashamed to wear your natural hair in public. Wigs, weaves, braid extensions etc. are all wonderful temporary ‘protective’ and ‘transition’ styles, but they don’t compare to the beauty of your natural hair.

VIII – Thou shalt not kill the hair follicles on thy head – with high heat, harsh chemicals or tight styles. Stay away from pore clogging, dry scalp causing petroleum based products; use natural essential oil based ones instead. Be gentle with your hair, seek out professional stylists who have experience in styling your hair type.

IX – Thou shalt not bad mouth thy neighbor’s hair. Be respectful and encouraging to those who have not yet chosen to wear their hair natural. Negative comments will only turn them away from the natural hair community.

X – Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s hair; thou shalt not covet it’s texture, nor it’s curl pattern, nor it’s length etc. Appreciate the hair that you were blessed with. Try different styles and accessories that accentuate your very own personality and style.

16 comments:

  1. x1 Thou shall not be a product junkie. Natural oils from the body are great. Work from your inner to outer. Drink plenty of water and take care of your self and your hair will reflect teh care.

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  2. Hahahahaha :-)! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this. This is excellent advice spoken in a humorous fashion; I laughed my way through every word and hope I remember to live in accordance with them. Two and Ten particularly will challenge me, but I'm already working to improve.

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  3. Thanks for posting Natural Hair Rules ;o) - @Ricki - lol I was trying to figure out a way to add product junkie to the list but couldn't - maybe because I'm slowly becoming one again :o)

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  4. This is funny and inspirational. I will try to live up to the standards

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  5. I agree and commit to the natural hair rules...

    Ms Loving

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  6. OMG, I love this! lol

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  7. I luv it! Many thanks for this!

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  8. Speak the truth! :)

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  9. LOVING IT SISTER IM PROUD TO BE A NATURAL SISTA,AMEN THANKS FOR MAKING ME FEEL EVEN STRONGER.

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  10. IM going to post this on my FB but ill be sure to give you full credit!

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