My Two Cents: Discussion On The Natural VS. Relaxed Debate

Relaxed VS. Natural

There is lots of discussion about natural hair versus relaxed hair and I figured that I'd add my 2 cents to this topic.

First, I would like to say that although I prefer my hair to be in its natural state, I do not believe that this makes me or my hair better or even healthier than the hair of anyone else. Healthy, beautiful hair, and even damaged hair can be found on both natural and relaxed hair.  I have seen this discussion take an ugly turn when someone decides to get on their high horse and dictate to others what they "should be" doing with their hair.  In my opinion it's not so much the state of the hair,  as it is the state of mind an individual is in when they make the choices they make.

Wearing your hair how you choose to wear it is a choice that you are entitled to, but if your decisions are based on some sort of crazy superiority complex or feelings of inferiority then you might want to take a step back and access your reasoning behind your decision for the sake of your own mental well being.  In my opinion, hair is an accessory. You should be free and feel free-minded to do whatever you want with it! Dye it, Cut it, Curl it, relax it, lock it, twist it, braid it, shave it, perm it...do whatever your little heart desires, because it is just hair and you should have way more going for you than just your hair anyways. We shouldn't allow a silly device such as "natural vs. relaxed" to divide us.

All this is to say, whatever you decide to do with your hair, allow it to come from your freedom of choice and from doing what makes your happy and nothing more.  That is all...

Are you relaxed?  Are you natural?  I would love to hear your point of view on this topic.