A Trip to the Salon, Whats the Worst That Could Happen?

Fads are created by trendsetters, fads don’t last long, and about the time they start trendsetters are already on to the next one. I’m not suggesting you’re out of pocket for following what’s popular, but some fads can have costly effects, not just money wise, but can be socially embarrassing. The popular thing for the ladies for the moment is what I like to call the Keri Hilson cut (only because I’m in love with her, not the music just her). But some women have taken drastic measures and have cut their hair low like a Nigga.

When you walk in the salon and you ask for that Amber Rose cut, remember you don’t look like her. Your head shape isn’t the same, and your facial features may be more exaggerated compared to hers. Understand that most celebrities have the best of the best stylist whipping their hair up, while a good number of you imitators probably have a home girl that’s just graduated from Joseph’s that’s willing to hook you up for the low low because they are trying to pay them student loans back. Don’t get me wrong I’m all for eliminating the Eurocentric epistemological ideal of what beauty is, but natural isn’t for everybody.

Before you get on that India Arie “I am not my Hair” (note she has weave now) it’s a chance you will be very lonely during those late night storms, I might add those nights almost always provide for the best cuddling/sexual experience moments. So before you think the stylist will give you that Keri Hilson or that Amber Rose, you might end up with the Prince, or the Rasheed Wallace cut.

I’m not saying it can not be done, I know a good 4-5 people that have actually enhanced the black essence of beauty through natural and short hair, but to pull this look off its more than a haircut, it’s the lifestyle that comes with it. To have this haircut you must have a persona that is free, one that doesn’t follows the rules that society places on women, but the rules your inner woman places on yourself.

I commend the woman who cut their hair for the reason not of going against what the European influence of beauty is, but because to them they define what beauty is, not what any other persons influence decides it is. For those women who only follow what is popular, but come out looking great congratulations you look like every other follower in the club, but for those who look crazier then a muthaf%&$#^r that’s what you get for following trends and not YOU.