Good Hair, Bad Hair, Who Cares?

So there are some black women who are upset about Chris Rock's doc called Good Hair. Saying that he exposed our hair secrets to non-blacks. Wtf? They can't be serious right? Folks have known for years that some black women wear weaves. Hell there are non black women who wear weaves. Who really gives a shit? Right? I mean, the only thing I'd have an issue with is if everyone assumes that all black women wear weaves or feel the need to put their hands in my hair to check. I will promptly cuss someone out.

Now I haven't seen the doc so I'm not sure what all is covered, but I know weaves is one aspect of it. But lets be real. There are people (yes even black people) who do not like the sight of kinky hair in it's natural state. People with a looser texture who are black are considered to have "good" hair. You know the silky curls that appears to be easier to take care of.

I won't lie. When I was younger I used the phrase good hair when I was younger. And while I didn't consciously think of my hair as bad, it was in the back of my mind somewhere. Growing up I was always wearing my hair straight unless I had braid extensions in my hair. It wasn't until recently (about four years ago) where I came across hair forums and educated myself about my kinky hair and how to properly take care of it.

I am looking forward to being natural again (hate that I relaxed in the 1st place) and I can't wait to pass on the love of nappy, kinky, coily hair to my children.