Nappy (adj): (usually of
black African hair) tightly
coiled; kinky hair.
For many centuries the word “nappy” has
always been associated with a negative
connotation. Many women feel that their
natural tightly coiled hair is not beautiful or
accepted, because of years of hearing that it
was disgusting, unmanageable, and not
preferred. As a young African-American
woman, it saddens me that the women I look
up to and aspire to be, are not confident or
comfortable with their natural roots. There
are women across the nation who haven’t even seen their natural “nappy” hair since childhood. Many women prefer to transform their hair from its naturally coiled state, to a more chemically relaxed form in order to suit society’s needs. The term “nappy” in actuality is not a negative term, but it has been embedded in our heads for so long that it is, and we subject ourselves to that. A woman’s hair is her crown and glory. And no matter how tight or loose the curls are, she should be proud of her natural given gift.
Today I'm proud to reveal our first issue to you. The Nappy Magazine team has worked so hard to bring you the best advices in natural and life style. Being lost at my beginings, I wanted this #1 edition to be all about how to start from the bottom with our help and the testimonies of Nappy women. I know how important it is to be entertained, and also stimulated to make the firt steps and do not give up. Nappy Magazine is maybe your first step and each pages will be an experience.
Your hair is all of what you make of it, and personally I love my nappy roots and my nappy hair.
Enjoy!
XoXo
Maite
Words from the editor
In this issue ..
4-5. Big Chop: Special : guide
12. Season's best movies, series, music...
#Addicted
#Dear White people
#Ouija
#Shonda Addict: Scandal, How to get away with murder
6-7. Going out?
10 ways to wear your kinky hair
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9. The African print mode
Is 'WAX" the new black?