Your Man Might Hit the Road Too if You Decide to Grow Natural Hair. Even threaten divorce… How would you respond? Would it be a deal breaker for your man or natural hair. Comment on post below.
Natural Hair Rules has raised a very important question. “What are men saying about natural hair?”
Natural Hair Rules has raised a very important question “What are men saying about natural hair?”
I think that that there is a much larger number of black men who are attracted to girls with ’straight’ hair. Society has taught them that Natural is Nappy and Nappy is ugly and undignified. Now there is nothing with wanting to appeal to men. Women like to look physically attractive to men, it’s natural (and vice versa).
I love a woman with natural hair because it is like her finger print. It’s hers and no one has her print. Any man who cannot see the beauty of natural hair is missing the big picture in my opinion. ( Side bar what made Black women straighten there hair to begin with…. Think about it ??) I don’t apportion blame onto women because so much of the female identity is still wrapped up in the patriarchy that controls the majority of societies in the world. I think natural hair is beautiful because it’s blackness personified before manipulation. It’s a shame some black men could not see the beauty of natural hair.
I enjoy a woman who is confident in herself. For example my wife Tamara is wearing natural hair and even with no make up she still looks dynamically gorgeous. Her non-conforming appearance seems to point to the fact that this particular woman is not swayed by the superficial facades of societies standard of what a beautiful black woman is. Natural is beautiful. This does not mean, however, that women who have perms and/or weave are shallow or lost or not real . It just seems that they are less likely to reject the “medias” standards of beauty. I won’t say that one is better than the other…just that being confident in your own skin is attractive…regardless of which package it comes in.
Stay Black Stay Beautiful,
Benjamin Floyd
Husband of natural and dynamically gorgeous woman.
What are men saying about natural hair? Here are some of the responses I got from Facebook and Twitter. Let me know what you think.
From a Male Perspective
Andrew B. “I really dig natural hair styles…always have. …especially when it’s kept up and maintained. What a lot of people fail to realize is that there are still various styles to choose from with the natural look. That’s one of the main factors I think that steers many women away from it [lack of versatility].”
“Well, just to piggy back off what I stated previously…having many options of styling is an intriguing factor to me. It really fascinates me to see what all can be done with natural hair, and I’m sure that I haven’t seen it all. Plus, I just like to see my black women doing what they do and look good doing it while representing our ”natural” heritage at the same time-not to discredit my sistas who still relax their hair. Don’t get me wrong…the are some relaxed styles that I do like just as well as natural styles than I don’t like.”
Jason L. “I love natural hair..because a woman wont get upset if her hair gets 2 wet in the pool or in the bedroom..lol =-)”
Brandon M. “I personally love women with natural hair. To me, it shows that you accept who you are and know your own sexiness. I don’t like weave because whenever I run my fingers through your hair, it always gets caught on some pin or lace or something. Then again, most of the women in my family have their natural hair. Weave/wigs are uncommon. Don’t let people discourage you from having natural hair. They can say its a hassle all they want, cuz when somebody pulls theirs off, they got to scramble to put it back on!!!!!”
Justin W. “I have to say as a white skinned brother all natural is the way to go, when I see sistas spendin hundreds of dollars to have the plastic pile high hair, I wince. They need to learn that what God gave us is how we are supposed to look. I just find hair I can touch better than hair I have to worry about. That goes for brown or peach women.”
Don D. “i used to date a mixed girl who would “relax” her hair once a week. and she stopped doing that and her hair has looked amazing ever since. i love natural hair. ♥ it =)”
“nuthin but love for you for giving nothing but love to us for loving what should be loved in the first place.. ONE ♥ haa”
Richard T. “I know I’ve limited myself but I can only date a sista with natural hair. Its a true sign of her being truly comfortable with herself and her natural beauty and self. An affirmation that societal norms are to be ignored and fought against. One!”
Edmond B. “It’s great to see my sisters rocking that natural hair..I realize how hard it is for some to go natural or nappy here in Atlanta..AKA the weave and shaved head capital of the south! Be who you want to be..I’ll still love you..But love yourself 1st!”
Terrance F. “I wish all black woman would wear their hair the way God intended them to, but I’m a dreamer, lol.”
Andrew D. “Not every female looks good with it….I would prefer her with the perm if that’s how I knew her….but if I had already met her natural than I don’t have anything to compare it to.”
Jonathan N. “Some females are able to wear their hair natural and still look good. I’m used to a woman having their hair done and everything so personally I only like the natural look on certain woman.”
Rodney T. “Depends on if its naturally grown or naturally brought!”
Ernest T. “I’m not a fan…Physically, just least attracted to natural hair”
Corey B. “It depends on the person. If you can keep it tight and not let it get out of hand, I’m all for it. Some women can rock natural and some can’t.”
Gary S. “i hate it. unless your hair naturally looks like Beyonce”
More Facebook and Twitter Response
Apple J. “LOVE IT!!!”
Michael L. “It’s not for everybody…but you never know until you try it…”
Chad H. “Its easier to pull without risky getting fussed at and being charge for the new sew in”
Dale G. “Like it”
Michael W. “I prefer it to weave and perms.” “This Black guy does. I HATE weave and I HATE perms.”
Ben T. “This white guy is TOTALLY feeling it. Nothing is sexier than a chocolate goddess and her afro.”
