ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — It started with attempting to fit in with the norm and wanting acceptance. Little did I know I was beautiful the way I was. Let me explain, I am black, pretty obvious, right, and yes, this is my naturally curly hair. To put this in better context, beauty in the eye of a young person, instead, than whether it comes across as superficial or not. Like myself, many others believed that "being beautiful" one had to be very slim, light-skinned, and worn straight hair.
Growing up in this type of environment as a little girl, I tried to apply this definition of beauty to myself.
Instead, if it's a regular social affair or traditional ceremony, women would straighten their hair and apply creams to make their skin appear lighter, yet through time little did they know, this damages their hair and skin as well.
Growing up in this type of environment as a little girl, I tried to apply this definition of beauty to myself. I didn’t wear makeup, but I always used to ask my mom to take me to the salon to have my hair straightened. Not to mention, I would sleek my hair often at home, unaware of the damage this was causing.
Fortunately for me, my mom was strict. She wouldn’t allow me to do all this styling to my hair whenever I asked, only for attending a ceremony.
Although I have naturally long and manageable hair, my hair wasn't healthy. So, while researching treatment hair products and previewing hair specialist videos, my mother suggested a natural ingredient, a newly popular hair treatment called Ghee (butter). Understanding, I needed to stop using heat, which meant I had to stop straightening my hair as much. Wow, immediately, I noticed a change after a few months of treating my hair; I fell in love with my texture and curls.
I share all this because I want young girls to find their beauty and not follow what others say or do, especially unaware of the risk. Make life easier for yourself and create your journey.
ከዚህ ቻናል ጋር ቤተሰብ በመሆን የተለያዩ ቁምነገር ያላቸው ዝግጅቶችን ይመልከቱ !!! ሰብስክራይብ በማድረግ ቤተሰብ ይሁኑ !
“Embrace your natural beauty.” - natural remedies for healthy hair and skin - reviewing a product - makeup and fashion - empowerment and supporting women
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