Were you shocked and amazed or did it matter that actress Viola Davis, chose to be photographed wearing her natural hair?

The images of her photo shoot are quite unique. When you see her in the roles she’s played you can see the appearance of a different “Do” that adorned her head.

What’s  all the fuss?  It’s her hair!  Maybe her scalp was wanting a breath of fresh air.

If you’re one of those women that wears your hair natural, you’ll appreciate the expression  of a scalp without glue, thread and tension so tight that your eyes slant at the corners.

Natural black hair care is a choice made by many women of color.  It allows your scalp to breathe, receive the rays of the sun and take in a healthy dose of Vitamin D.

Whether you’re Locked, wearing an Afro, braids or two strand twist, your hair will thank you for it.

Not All Straight Hair Is Relaxed!

Not all women of color that you see with straight hair are using chemicals.  The “Press” has surfaced with the use of the traditional straightening comb as well as the flat iron.

You’re still applying heat so a conditioning treatment once a week is vital to the maintenance of your hair.  To much heat, natural -from the sun – or artificial -from a hot comb – will dry your hair out and cause breakage.

So, keeping your hair clean and conditioned on a constant basis will allow you to wear your hair in its natural state without fear of loosing it.

Transitioning From Relaxed To Natural

If you’re transitioning from relaxed hair into natural hair, be patient with yourself.  Depending on the condition of your body, internal and external, you might experience some shedding.

Good nutrition is extremely important in your well being in general and if you’re experiencing hair challenges it could be because you’re missing certain vitamins and minerals.

My sister-in-law was having challenges with her hair, shedding and coming out by the hand full, so she tried going natural.  She wasn’t patient.  The shedding continued and the thought of loosing the rest of the hair on her head was too much for her to deal with.

She put the relaxer back in her hair and she’s still challenged with the same problem.  I’ve been there but I couldn’t put the relaxer back into my hair, it gave me headaches.

We’ve all had some type of challenge with our hair and skin and patience is not always the easiest thing to have.

For those of you who’ve chosen natural as your hair choice, Bravo!  Your hair and your scalp will thank you for it.

Dedicated To Your Beauty!

Juliette Samuel

Esthetician/Publisher

Nyraju Skin Care