"Shrinkage is real" I've posted a few IG pics with this caption. It's a statement of fact. My hair shrinks. Natural black hair shrinks...but shrinkage isn't a bad thing. A lot of naturalistas (and natural brothas) would disagree with me. Me from 2 years ago would disagree with me. I had to do a lot of soul searching and questioning before I got to where I am. Here's how it went...
Question #1: Why do I hate shrinkage?
Answer #1: Because it hides the true length of my hair.
Question #2: Hides it from whom?
Answer #2: Well...everyone!
Question #3: Why do you care how long other people think your hair is?
Answer #3: *Blushing* I don't? I shouldn't anyway.
Question #4: What does long hair indicate?
Answer #4: Beauty, femininity, health
Question #5: Isn't your face beautiful? What's more feminine than your curves? How is shrinkage unhealthy?
Answer #5: My husband seems to find my face beautiful and I do have some womanly curves. And shrinkage...well shrinkage actually shows how healthy my hair is. If it didn't shrink I would know my hair was damaged.
Question #6: Why do you hate shrinkage?
Answer #6: I don't. I love my shrinkage.
Can you love your shrinkage, too?
