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milknhoney:
Karma, abi ooo

I just took out my ghana braids. Went out to go buy some more conditioner, see me see trouble. If you the looks I was getting, una think plague don enter body.

Tried the whole "Natural" hair thing for a while. It was glamorous the first few months, but soon after, I was taking headache medicine from all the intense combing I had to do.

What I don't get is why those who go for that "Natural" look have this "Holier Than Thou" attitude. As if their one act of "self-improvement" places them onto a pedistoole.

Tufiakwa.

I don't think is holier than thou. I see people wear weaves even after their hairline have all fallen out and am like why don't they stop destroying their hair. Anyways judging by your post you do admit that going natural is "self-improvement."

sexyLeamon:
well even white women straighted their hair also I really do not understand what you mean by to be more acceptable

White women back then did not straight their hair because they wore curls or buns. The straightening implement were invented and used by blacks just like using oils to make their hair as lustrous as and to the whites. They went through great pains to tame their hair so their master would treat them more favorably (good Negroes). These practices were more so done by house slaves than by field slaves.



P.s. I've read this in both History and Psychology classes and we discussed at great lengths in both lectures.

KarmaMod:
Alex Wek has never worn a weave. is she not a runway model? She's been one for years now. Weave-less.

Tyra ko. Taiwo ni.

Alex Wek is not on the level of Tyra for a reason and that was what Tyra was alluding to. Their are many beautiful black women who will never reach to the level of Beayonce unless they take the route she has taken. Light skin and getting lighter with long straight or curly weave that keeps getting bigger ( like when she had that silly lions mane and wore it to an award show).

KarmaMod:
what does her sex life have to do with the fact that white women also wear weaves

The was the point, what the hell does sex tape have to do with anything

They are worn for versatility. If your hair is short and you wnat it long for an evet, you can. If you want it short for an event, instead of cutting your own hair, you can get a short weave.

If anyone is bringing in irrelevant crap its you

The sex tape has to do with the irrelevance of bringing up Paris Hilton who has done enough idiotic things that it is obvious she has self issues. Now if you mentioned some self respecting white woman I will tell you that they probably wear weave extension that long like their natural hair. Blacks wear weaves most of the time that look nothing like their natural hair.

*osisi:
and when the white women apply a perm, hair color, wear curls or tan their skin,they hate themselves.

let these au naturel macy gray -like, erika badu-like ,India arie-like girls leave us alone.
not all of like afro
not all of us like using cast Iron combs on our hair

na by force ?
sheesh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes they are also putting harmful chemicals to be accepted, thus self hate.
In terms of the cast iron crap, that is also self hate. . . it was invented during slavery to straighten hair and be more acceptable to the white masters.

HR.hotness:
the last time i checked, it was people who liked themselves alot that went d extra mile to make themselves look good.

how does spending shitloads of cash to glam up translate to doing yourself grievious harm?

People who liked themselves don't try to change themselves. They adore what makes them different and don't pay crap loads of cash to change and fit in. Its those that want to be accepted that assimilate. Angelina Jolie's supposed thick lips makes her unique and she has never tried to change them. Some black people with the original thick lips are made fun of, some want to change their lips.

Jakumo:
Fayasoul I do agree with you somewhat about the basis for black women wearing straight-hair wigs and using acidic and possibly carcinogenic chemicals to straighten naturally frizzy hair in an effort to mimic the naturally straight hair of other races such as white, hispanic or Asian, BUT let us face it, if a black woman leaves her hair in its natural kinky state, her hair-style options would narrow down to a military close-shaven head which looks too masculine on a female, a 1960's Big Hair Afro which makes the girl's head appear twice its normal size, or plaited hair which is about as exciting to look at as a pair of copulating hedgehogs.

The Naomi Campbell/ Beyonce straight-hair look has worked its way into worldwide social consciousness as a standard of black feminine beauty, and so it would take a black woman of supreme self-confidence to defy current aesthetic conventions by leaving her hair in its natural "nappy" state, what with all the funny looks she would get wherever she went.

The one category of black "beauty" products that to me do signify intense self-hate are skin bleaches, which generally contain highly poisonous mercury compounds which sicken, disfigure and often kill users, and which do not EVER produce the intended result of making a black woman appear white.

O.k having natural hair does not only leave the options of plait and afro. Apart from that its not like perming your hair gives this wealth of options. Its just straight like white peoples the end. The only thing thrilling about having straight hair like white people is just that. The straighter it is the more compliments on it you get and thats why the likes of Naomi Campbell and Beyonce are accepted. Heck even Tyra says that one of the reason she has gotten as far as she has is because of the straight haired weave she wears. Tyra admitted it on t.v so lets stop pretending.

KarmaMod:
does Paris Hilton hate herself when she wears her weave?

And Paris Hilton the sluttiest idiot is the best example you could come up with. Yes Paris does hate herself not only when she wears that nasty crap at the end of her hair but also the sex video she let out (since we are bringing out irrelevant things).

HR.hotness:
what d hell r u on about?

some people actually like weaves, not because they hate themselves or r tryin to be acceptable. . . they just simply like the look, a concept some people here don't seem to understand

Bs, Bs, Bs. . . sure they simply like the look just like some Jews use to make themselves go bliind by trying to pour acid to induce blue eyes during Jewish Genocide.

sexyLeamon:
Wigs, Weaves And Perms Symbolize Self Hate

no i do not think it's self hatred.if you want to perm your hair, then that's you.
i don't think afros are ugly, i just can't pull off the look and i would rather have something more manageable perming my hair gives me the ability to put my hair in many different styles. Do you also think, its self hatred that a lot of white women dye their hair, wear weaves, and get botox and tan? Instead of fizzy brown or black hair and pale skin?

Yes

I agree with the giving up of the wig weave perm thingy. Most black women know this but will never admit to the fact that they do it to look more caucasian (acceptable). Some claim their hair is too rough, tough and unmanageable others claim it is cute. Why can't being your natural self be cute? It has so long been embedded that some of us can't break from the pretty hair: ugly hair spell. Others think that being natural means only wearing an afro but actually there are more natural hair styles than can be worn with weaves and perms. When I went back to school with my new natural do everyone said it was amazing but as soon as I said you can do it too. "Oh only someone like you can pull it off. . . blah blah. I enjoy being me and not being ashamed of my natural being. I haven't worn an afro yet but I know people are dying for when I will debut it. Anyways my point is going natural does not stop with afros and like India Arie said "I am not my hair."

good

*osisi:
You need to invest your money or buy a property rather than waste money on all these things.
You'll still look the same after it all
nobody can tell if you used lux or victoria secret
spend your money wisely
If you saved what you spent on all those products you'll have 100,000 pounds in your retirement account.

Hahahaha, you ended it right then and there

OgidiBoy:
Is Mohawkchic a sale associate for Victoria secrets?

****By the way what am I doing on a Ladies thread shame on me*******

MandingoII:
TRUE!

But they know the difference between a Kenyan and a Nigerian.


Kenyans do NOT have a bad reputation in Amerikka.

Unlike Nigerians.

check on it.

You know all these things yet you come here to waste your time on a predominately Nigerian forum. Why not go build more resorts and touristy whatever in Kenya and stop wasting your time with bad Nigerians. We have a bad reputation and Kenyans have a good one yet that has not satisfied you. hmmm. . .

Ibime:
McCain began both his political and military career in 200 A.D, being defeated by Septimius Severus for Roman Emperor. Since moving to Arizona during the last Ice Age, he has had a mixed career.

Good speech though!

Hahahahahahahahaha

[size=24pt]"We are recruiting volunteers to help Bush pack his shit from the white house. I already signed up for the third shift from 5-9 on Thursday"

You should too.[/size]

where is negro
where is Ibime
where is kobojunkie
where is savanaha
where is deepzone
where is TayoD
where is Pataki
where is toshmann

It's my time to gloat Tongue Tongue

[size=24pt]Hey hey hey hey. Please don't mention me in the same sentence with Kobojunkieidiot. I thought Obama could not win because Americans could not get over their prejudice and not because he was not qualified. [/size]

SeanT21:
His supporters that where screaming and booing have no respect.

They have no class at all. Did you realize that when McCain or Bush were mention no Obama supporters booed. The white classless hicks couldn't take it.

T@meD0:
Ok now Jesse Jackson! Na h2o plenty 4 ya eyes so?

I saw he started crying as soon as the camera came on him. He's a damn hater and crazy too.

Because in America the whites made it law that a drop of black blood makes you black.

DavidDylan:
TayoD and Kobojunkie - ROFLMAO

Ahahahaha. Epic fail for real.

He is mixed. Why in Africa, everyone for himself.

That is crazy I was shocked. Me and my friends were screaming

nila07:
NOVEMBER 5TH ETIQUETTE
or how to behave tomorrow

there will be a some people (some of our co-workers included) who will be afraid that an Obama presidency will usher in the end of days. They'll be watching us on November 5th (the day after the election) for signs of the end
times.
To keep the peace and keep a lot of folks from getting nervous, I think
we should develop a list of acceptable celebrations and behaviors we
should probably avoid - at least for the first few days:
1. No crying, hugging or shouting 'Thank you Lord' - at least not
in public
2 No high-fives - at least not unless the area is clear and
there are no witnesses
3 No laughing at the McCain/Palin supporters
4 No calling in sick on November 5th. They'll get nervous if too
many of us don't show up.
5 We're allowed to give each other knowing winks or nods in
passing. Just try to keep from grinning too hard.
6. No singing loudly, We've come this Far By Faith (it will be
acceptable to hum softly)
7. No bringing of barbeque ribs or fried chicken for lunch in the
company lunchroom for at least a week (no chittlings at all) (this may
make us seem too ethnic)
8. No leaving kool-aid packages at the water fountain (this might
be a sign that poor folks might be getting a break through)
9. No Cupid Shuffle during breaks (this could indicate a little
too much excitement)
10. Please no Moving on Up music (we are going to try to remain
humble)
11. No doing the George Jefferson dance (unless you're in your
office with the door closed)
12. Please try not to yell----BOOOO YAH!
13. Just in case you're wondering, doing the Running Man, cabbage
patch, or a backhand spring on the highway is 100% okay.
If I've missed anything feel free to add to the list. I just want to
make sure we're all on the same page when Obama brings this thing home
on November 5th.

That was funny

[size=24pt]OOOOBBBAAAAAMMMMMMMMMMMMMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA[/size]

plus_Queen:
savanaha You must call me auntie tonight.
I remember all your words

[size=25pt]Auntie Plus_Queen you were right.[/size]

plus_Queen:
this is the day that the Lord has made

Where is the red neck Kobojunkie to go cry.


McCains speech is lame. He obviously doesn't mean it.

OH my GOD, I guess am flabbergasted.

I can't believe it, I was one of the nay sayers and now Obama has won.

ilurveit:
I think virginity overall is losing its value. I'm a virgin but that doesn't mean I don't know anything about sex or that I'm naive. I don't mind if a guy is a virgin. In fact, fewer sexual partners is a plus. Virgin doesn't mean bad in bed. We could learn together.

Exactly!!

People act as if being a virgin means I have no sex education or knowledge about sex in general.