My last post was considered a rant by some (thank you for reading it though), and a gem by others. I'll keep this one as sweet as I can but I'm sure as you know, that might not be so for every reader...
So its that time of the year again when I'm heading for the salon, after much home grooming and treatments and a few salon treatments here and there. I feel as though I'm having a makeover, because to be honest, that's what a new hairstyle can give you sometimes - a makeover. And as per the usual process involved with me picking a hairstyle, I looked at quite a few pictures and articles about hair. Somehow, during all my virtual flicking (my search was online, who needs paper? Save the environment - except where the Bible is concerned!), I came across a survey in which some men believe that women with anything but their real hair (i.e. hair extensions), are not being real about who they are.
I have to pause, because between the aviator shades, shiny cuff links, 'Rolex', overtly branded clothing and strong aftershave, I can't seem to work out the honest and real parts of some men either. Hmm, pot, kettle, both black. I think both sexes have mistaken looking good and the true personality of a person. Yes, appearance is an indicator of what people are about and what they seem to prioritise, but surely we would still judge people if they didn't pay as much attention to their appearance. So for us to complain either way is quite contrary. Where do we call a truce?
For me, hair and whichever way a woman chooses to wear it adds colour to life. She has chosen that colour, that extension, that weave, that cut or style for reasons which are unique to her. And the best way to figure out who she is, is maybe to ask her why that was her choice. Her answer may not be interesting, it may be practical or just plain simple. But her answer will most probably give you more insight into her than your prejudice about her. And the same goes for ladies - asking is better than judging.
I've decided to braid my hair and hopefully it'll be all I do to my hair for a while. For anyone who asks, I'll tell them why and hope that my answer serves as discovery and truth, rather than stereotyping and even less understanding than they deserve.
So its that time of the year again when I'm heading for the salon, after much home grooming and treatments and a few salon treatments here and there. I feel as though I'm having a makeover, because to be honest, that's what a new hairstyle can give you sometimes - a makeover. And as per the usual process involved with me picking a hairstyle, I looked at quite a few pictures and articles about hair. Somehow, during all my virtual flicking (my search was online, who needs paper? Save the environment - except where the Bible is concerned!), I came across a survey in which some men believe that women with anything but their real hair (i.e. hair extensions), are not being real about who they are.
I have to pause, because between the aviator shades, shiny cuff links, 'Rolex', overtly branded clothing and strong aftershave, I can't seem to work out the honest and real parts of some men either. Hmm, pot, kettle, both black. I think both sexes have mistaken looking good and the true personality of a person. Yes, appearance is an indicator of what people are about and what they seem to prioritise, but surely we would still judge people if they didn't pay as much attention to their appearance. So for us to complain either way is quite contrary. Where do we call a truce?
For me, hair and whichever way a woman chooses to wear it adds colour to life. She has chosen that colour, that extension, that weave, that cut or style for reasons which are unique to her. And the best way to figure out who she is, is maybe to ask her why that was her choice. Her answer may not be interesting, it may be practical or just plain simple. But her answer will most probably give you more insight into her than your prejudice about her. And the same goes for ladies - asking is better than judging.
I've decided to braid my hair and hopefully it'll be all I do to my hair for a while. For anyone who asks, I'll tell them why and hope that my answer serves as discovery and truth, rather than stereotyping and even less understanding than they deserve.
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