EVOLUTION OF NATURAL HAIR AND IT'S TREND AMONGST STUDENTS.

 

The evolution of natural twists has involved modification,diversification, and natural selection. In time past,natural hairstyles and trends have differed from media Influences,climate and  the society. Hair has long been a critical part of Black History. Natural hairstyles like cornrows,lots and afros have been an expression of our culture years back. That said, ideas deeply rooted in Westernism and Eurocentric have influenced how the representation of our culture has evolved. Smoothed, straightened and relaxed hair became desirable and this is evident we have seen in history. Black people assimilated to this way of life

Hairstyles have historically represented social class and political stance according to "Hair it is". This has translated to the distinction between the Western society and  Black features as lower economic status. Black hair is still seen as  untamed,wild. This hasn't changed but natural Black hair is evolving.

Presently,the care and styling of Black natural hair has become common amongst students. Various salons and beauty supply stores  cater solely to clients with natural afro textured hair.Afro textured hairstyles include plaits or braids, twists. The twists can include basic twists which can be modified into dreadlocks by allowing the hair to weave together and by also applying some products to make them stick together and last longer.

Natural afro textured hair can also be styled into "Bantu knots"which involves sectioning I the hair into box or triangular patterns and fastening it into tight buns or knots on the head. This knot can be made from either loose natural hair ,a twisted one and even from dreadlocks. Natural hair can also be worn in cornrows or from a countless variety of styles.

Another beautiful way of styling natural afro hair is by parting into different sections and style into a perfect buns. Thus buns have been recreated synthetically cause of the beauty looks it give. Styling and packing natural hair can be done in many pretty and artistic patterns.

Social media has greatly impacted and mobilised people to natural hair movement that became widespread for various reasons. The inspiration for going for natural hair differs from different individuals. The decision of some is declaring their Black girl Magic as the case may be.

Many discover the versatility of this beauty from other women do it first. One example of this,is the Fulani hairstyle tribe. The hairstyle was brought into this modern age. They braid their hair into what looks like modern dreadlocks decorated with beads and cowrie shells.

One of the factors that also influenced students mostly considering natural afro hairstyles is the cost of attaching things to hair at this present time. The cost of attachments and the workmanship is the fear for some to start with. They are not willing to go the salon to spend expensively on these things.

For some  the decision is finally rooted in embracing and declaring their blackness. Many have also gone natural for health and environmental purposes.  Some are also focused on natural hairstyles particularly twists which serve as  protective hairstyles and can be carried for long period of time without getting worried on when to loose it. Natural hairstyles are non conventional, attractive and fashionable lifestyle to be embraced.