The Secret to Length Retention Without Protective Styles or Weaves
The Real Reason Some Naturals Are Returning to Straight Styles
Why are so many naturalistas choosing to go back to straight styles, stretched hairstyles, or becoming a straight natural all together? In this video, we dive deep into the truth behind the return of straight natural hair without chemicals, perms, and relaxers
-from more length retention without protective style benefits to navigating beauty standards and professional spaces. Whether you're considering a silk press, heat stretched hair, or just curious about the shift, I hope you enjoy this video
We'll discuss the pros and cons of straight natural hair, why I don't consider myself a straight natural and my own struggles with being a silky straight natural, how to avoid heat damage, and why some women feel natural vs straight hair isn't a one-size-fits-all journey. You'll also hear personal stories from the natural hair community and tips for maintaining healthy hair while using heat.
Topics Covered:
Straightening natural hair without damage
Why straight styles may aid in natural hair growth
Navigating identity, professionalism, and hair
choices
Safe routines for blow drying natural hair
The impact of black hair care culture on beauty
standards
If you're on a healthy hair journey, transitioning, or just want real talk about afro hair tips, please share your thoughts with us! In this video, I'm sharing all the benefits of hair stretching but in particular, being a straight natural! Whether that term is redundant or not, the girls have been getting great results with straightening their natural hair! If you're tired of tangles, single strand knots, and breakage, stretching your hair and in particular, straightening your hair might be the solution you've been looking for.
I'll walk you through the history of black women and hair straighteners, the pros and cons of being a straight natural and if the excess heat damages natural hair! I will also be sharing why people get loads of length retention with using a flat iron on natural hair and the possible benefits, if done correctly!
If you're ready to learn more about natural hair care, detangling curly hair, and the best ways to protect and style your curls, be sure to watch the entire video 🫶🏽
Videos Mentioned
Embrace your uniqueness: https://youtu.be/hVcO6BYd3F0?si=NIADM115DgMoGsP6
Heal with Mare YT Channel: https://youtube.com/@healwithmare?si=vCyq9m2qanG62Awk
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00:00 - intro
01:11 - What is a straight natural
02:30 - Chemical Straighteners can be toxic
04:40 - Reasons people become straight naturals
14:14 - Cons of being a straight natural
16:44 - Why i no longer consider myself a straight natural
18:44 - working out with straight hair hack
20:00 - societal pressure/everyone has their own timing
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