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The story behind the Mutilated Scalp Video
“Good Hair Was All She Wanted” is without question the most shocking hair story in the 10 year existence of going-natural.com’s but also in the history of youtube. The almost 4 minute video is in fact a slideshow that tells the hair story of a woman whose scalp was mutilated by a chemical relaxer that was suppose to straighten her natural hair. Although the video was posted to get out Isabella’s story and not to make any judgment on the process of relaxing, the images of the trauma on her scalp are so hearth wrenching and shocking that it is almost impossible to stay impartial. People are commenting left and right on the clip of this beautiful woman who was courageous enough to share her hair story and back it up by showing her mutilated scalp with no shame. Yet, very few understand the personal drama behind the scenes. So here is Isabella’s Hair story.
The story behind the Mutilated Scalp Video
“Good Hair Was All She Wanted” is without question the most shocking hair story in the 10 year existence of going-natural.com’s but also in the history of youtube. The almost 4 minute video is in fact a slideshow that tells the hair story of a woman whose scalp was mutilated by a chemical relaxer that was suppose to straighten her natural hair. Although the video was posted to get out Isabella’s story and not to make any judgment on the process of relaxing, the images of the trauma on her scalp are so hearth wrenching and shocking that it is almost impossible to stay impartial. People are commenting left and right on the clip of this beautiful woman who was courageous enough to share her hair story and back it up by showing her mutilated scalp with no shame. Yet, very few understand the personal drama behind the scenes. So here is Isabella’s Hair story.
Lexi’s Natural Hair Story
I started transitioning for the 2nd time in 2002 (the first time I failed). I went natural because I wanted to have versatility to be able to wear my hair curly or straight. I noticed when I didn’t get a relaxer for awhile, I started loving my new growth and thought it might be cool to see what my hair looks like grown out. I did my Big Chop in 2003. It’s like the best of both worlds.
Sadora Joanis Hair Story
My hair drew all kinds of attention, positive and negative. But for the first time I felt free, full of confidence, and was no longer susceptible to what society’s classification of beauty was. I finally had an identity.
Kimberly Barnes hair story
When, why how did you go natural?
I started my natural in June 2011. The change had a lot to do with discovering who I really was on the inside. Uncovering the woman that I had subsided for so long. I grew out my roots from June – September, wore braids, went to get regular trims. Then one day I was schedued for a trim but I told my stylist, JUST CHOP IT ALL OFF! I NEVER looked back.
Hair Story Rachel Brown
I started going natural many years ago, but returned to the perm, then finally officially became natural in 2008. I let the the perm grow out, did the big chop when i had atleast 2inches of natural hair (new growth).
Nakia’ Hair Story Video
This beautiful natural has been a member of the going-natural community for quite a while and she also has a youtube channel that focuses on natural hair care and make up! This is Nakia’s Going Natural Video Diary
Phoenix’ Hair Story video
Phoenix Fire is a graphic designer, artist sometimes painter with long beautiful dreadlocks that are adorned with jewelry. Dressed in beautiful colors at the African Festival at Comedore Barry Park, she was hard to miss so I asked her if she wanted to share her hair story.
Jonelle’s Natural Hair Story
“The best part about going natural is the excitement and anticipation of your new profound growth, styles that could be done, and the fact that it’s YOUR natural hair.”
Ashanti’s Natural Hair Story
When, why how did you go natural?
Well, after truly learning about the oppression that black women face and the pressure and hegemony to make us think that our natural hair isn’t beautiful and that we need to assimilate into something that we are not, made me want to break free from that “idea of beauty” and rock what God gave me.
Nia-Dera’s Natural Hair Story
I went natural for the 2nd time December 2010, I big chopped because it was a change of life for me.
What was the hardest part of your journey?
I must say I have no complaints I’m enjoying my hair
Tiara’s Natural Hair Story
Tiara is a Receptionist who lives in Brooklyn. We met at an African Braiding salon where she got a beautiful hairstyle done. When she told me the reasons she went natural, I asked her to send in her story.
Tamara’s Natural Hair Story
Tamara, Makeup Artist and Hair Blogger has been natural her entire life.
Describe your worse hairdo and your best hairdo and please include a picture if you can.
I flat ironed my hair for almost a decade. I had so much heat damage and breakage.
Latoya’s Hair Story
When I was transitioning, there were not a gang of products for “transitioners” like there are today, nor were there a lot of videos on transitioning 5 years ago (they were well on their way though). So the mark of demarcation, where the natural hair meets the relaxed hair was a nightmare! I decided to do the big chop, which left my hairstyles looking a bit awkward for a while, since I was in the learning stage.
Tiffany’s Hair Story
I went natural in 2004. I had been getting perms and noticed my hair was thinning and not growing due to damage from the chemicals.
