"Going natural" is a growing rite of passage for black women that moment when we decide to stop using chemical relaxers to permanently straighten our hair because we're tired of hearing (and believing) that our real hair isn't good enough.
As I now know, discovering what works for your curly hair is a unique, sometimes frustrating, sometimes funny journey.
"And while everybody's curls are different, every curly girl shares these 5 truths".
1. Your "washes" don't often involve shampoo.
2. You realize you should buy stock in a conditioner company.
3. Finding a good salon takes work.
4. Certain materials can be hazardous.
5. Humidity can actually be your friend.