Via the media, our family, friends and ourselves, we’re constantly exposed to false hair as the norm. As a direct result, constantly wearing false hair that isn’t in your texture can begin to fester feelings of resentment, envy and despair.
So, how do we remedy this growing issue?
Firstly, exposure. When you view your very own hair, you can genuinely change your attitude. Albeit, it may be a gradual process with some doubt, but by switching the negative narrative you tell yourself, you can begin to see it as a manifestation of your heritage, your identity, your beauty. This concept is explored in even more depth in “Colonised Hair, Decolonised Mind” by Narisse Monkam – who has lived this lesson herself.
As stated in the book, “Trying to fit into someone else’s shoes only invites discomfort.” And you can remedy this by wearing and embracing your tightly coiled hair, as being authentic is a great means of achieving self-acceptance. It gives you the chance to live in confidence without any mental chains or blockages.
By incorporating these steps consistently, you can, in time, learn to truly appreciate what has always been yours.
