Loving My Natural Hair

Welcome to the Loving My Natural Hair Group!

We are so excited to have you here in a space dedicated to embracing, celebrating, and loving the beauty of natural hair. This group is more than just a community—it's a movement towards self-acceptance, empowerment, and the reclaiming of our cultural identity. Whether you're newly natural, transitioning, or a seasoned pro in your hair journey, this group is for you.

What Can You Expect?

• Inspiration & Empowerment: You'll find stories, tips, and tutorials that help you feel empowered to embrace your natural hair with pride and confidence.

• Product Recommendations: Share and receive advice on the best products to enhance and care for your curls, coils, and kinks.

• Support & Encouragement: Connect with others who understand the unique joys and challenges of natural hair. Here, we uplift each other!

• Celebrating Cultural Heritage: We’re proud to honor the rich cultural significance of natural hair, recognising its deep roots in our history and identity.

This is a safe space for questions, exploration, and growth. No matter where you are on your journey, we're all here to support one another. So jump in, share your story, and let’s grow (literally and figuratively!) together.

Remember: Your hair is your crown—wear it proudly!

Let's get the conversation flowing, and don’t forget to like, share, and comment to keep this beautiful movement going!

Is Your Protective Style Really Protecting You? Let’s Talk Braiding Hair and Toxicity in Our Natural Hair Journey

For many of us in the SistaTalk community, natural hairstyles like braids aren’t just about beauty, they’re cultural, practical and personal. They’ve been our go-to after ditching harsh relaxers and chemical straighteners. But a recent study by Consumer Reports is making us pause and re-evaluate what we thought was the safer option.

Here’s what the study uncovered:

• All 10 synthetic braiding hair brands tested contained harmful chemicals.

• 3 had benzene, linked to leukaemia.

The Weave Backlash & Why Hair Is Never Just Hair

From wigs made of plantain fiber to protective styles born out of ancestral wisdom, Black women's hair remains a canvas of innovation, identity and resilience.

But why does it still spark backlash?

While women across cultures wear wigs, extensions and colour treatments, Black women are disproportionately policed socially, professionally and politically for their hair choices.

Whether we go natural, wear locs, relaxers, braids or weaves, they are often placed under a microscope that others are spared.

The Hidden Dangers in Black Women's Hair Care: A Call to Embrace Our Natural Beauty

Recent investigations have unveiled alarming health risks associated with hair care products predominantly marketed to Black women. A significant analysis revealed that 80% of approximately 4,000 beauty products aimed at Black consumers contain at least one moderately hazardous ingredient. These chemicals have been linked to serious health issues, including uterine and breast cancers. ​

Historically, societal pressures have pushed Black women towards chemical treatments like relaxers to conform to Eurocentric beauty standards. However, these relaxers have been associated with increased risks of uterine cancer and fibroids. ​

​Viola Davis has been vocal about her journey toward embracing her natural hair, highlighting the intersection of beauty standards and cultural identity. She further elaborated on the societal pressures Black women…