Commentary on the Celebrate Black History Ad Showing Hair Relaxer Products

In the image to the right, we find an advertisement for Black History Month, that says Celebrate Black History Month and the depiction is of Black Hair relaxer products.  The question is Really?  What does this really mean?   We can analyze this in a number of ways.  Perhaps this store advertisement is paying homage to Madame C.J. Walker and continuing the trend of moving Black Women toward the aim of relaxing their hair of which many do.  However, how is this part of a celebration of a celebration?  As Black women, perhaps a celebration during Black History month, in terms of hair, would be natural hair products that move us in the direction of embracing ourselves in our true natural form.  Perhaps adds for shea butter for healthy moisturizing and other products that include natural herbs, jojoba and other natural oils that nurture our hair and scalp rather than cause breakage and damage would be a better celebration.  Perhaps everyone may not agree but isn't this more logical?  Interested in your thoughts.  Please feel free to comment.  At the end of the day, I still continue to believe that Natural is Cool Enough (N.I.C.E.).

CNN Black in America Hair Segment

CNN, on their Black in America Series did a piece on Black Hair.  Quite an interesting segment to share with N.I.C.E. members.   Click on the link to the right entitled CNN BLACK IN AMERICA HAIR SEGMENT, in the list of links, for the first in this series.  All will be posted so look out for more....

 

Essence Calls for Natural Hair Divas to Send Their Pictures In!

Natural Hair Divas: Send Essence YourPicture! 

contact info: streetstyle@essence.com today!

Read more: http://www.essence.com/hair/hot_topics_2/natural_hair_divas.php#ixzz0hX21J5tl

Congratulations to the Winners!

Congratulations Wanda, Butterfly and Udee!  You are the three winners of the N.I.C.E. t-shirts!  Thank you so much for sharing your stories. They were wonderful and an inspiration to us all.  N.I.C.E. members, please look out for additional contests in the future...As we press forward with our day to day experiences, let's continue to be confident and strong with our natural "crowning glory" knowing that Natural Is Cool Enough.

Check out Oprah's Hair story!

When Chris Rock released his movie, Good Hair, he appeared on Oprah. Oprah then shared her hair story including pictures which is wonderful.  Our sister really went through a lot with her hair.   Check out her link in the link list to the right.  Thank you Oprah for helping us to take our journey as we understand yours.  What do you think of Oprah's story?

Black Hair Dos and Dont's - ABC News

In 2007 a statement was made by:

"The idea was to offer the "dos and don'ts" of corporate fashion, so far so good. But, when Baker got to a slide showing a black woman sporting an Afro, it read "Just say no to the 'fro." Outrage ensued!"

Read the article at the link below... (You can click directly on the link to the right of this post...the link is "Do's and Don'ts of Black Hair).  Do you think there should have been outrage? Is Natural Cool Enough for the work place? My opinion is absolutely, 100% Yes. What is your opinion N.I.C.E  members?

http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=3710971&page=1

The History of Black Hair

The History of Black Hair is long, compelling and illustrious. Check out the link entitled "The History of Black Hair." Surely, if Natural was cool enough for the ancestors of Black people, it is N.I.C.E. now....

Second Hairstory and T-Shirt Winner!

Our second N.I.C.E. hairstory from a member was shared by Butterfly. Thank you Butterfly for sharing your fabulously inspirational story! May you continue on with your bright light of authencity...Please contact by e-mail to let me know where to send your T-shirt...

First Hairstory and T-Shirt Winner!

Our first N.I.C.E. Hairstory from a member was shared by Udee. Thank you for sharing your wonderful and inspirational story! Please contact me via e-mail to let me know where to send your t-shirt. Continue on with your fabulous journey...

Hello N.I.C.E. Sisters!

This is a space for us....for you to tell your hair story so that others can be inspired. What made you decide to go natural? Are you thinking about going natural and haven't made a decision yet? Why/why not? Tell us what inspires you about your natural hair...In short, your hair story. The first tree N.I.C.E. members who share their hair story will receive a free t-shirt, including shipping and handling...Looking forward to your stories...remember...Natural Is Cool Enough....