Name: Breesha Clinton General Topic: Natural Hair
General Purpose: To persuade
Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience about transitioning to natural hair.
Thesis: The benefits of transitioning to natural is the big chop, growth and versatility.
Introduction
Did you know your hair can grow up to one inch every month?
A. Definition of natural hair-Natural hair by a simple definition is hair whose texture hasn't been altered by chemical straighteners, relaxers, or texturizers.
I have always admired the natural hair and researched about it.
I will discuss the benefits to transitioning to natural hair by the big chop, growth and versatility.
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Body
“Transitioning will be understood in the terms of the personal and socio-political implications of the process, underlining how it changes Black women’s relation to their body and identity, especially after the so-called ‘Big Chop’, which consists of cutting the ends of relaxed, or chemically treated hair.
The big chop is the act of taking your natural hair journey transitioning to officially 100% natural in a matter of minutes.
The natural hair movement. Black women have been encouraging each other to embrace their natural hair (Kasprzak, 2017).
Black women have been victimized for their hair which affected their esteem and identity.
Going natural therefore, is an act of defiance and appreciation for their African roots (Jeffries & Jeffries, 2014).
How to transition properly. While the big chop is an easy thing to do by yourself, the initial transition should be a professional and informed affair.
If your hair has been previously chemically-treated, the transition is a delicate process.
Get the right professional to work with your hair type and head shape.
Get advice on the best products for your hair and skin type, for after-transition care.
Research and consult about the do and don’ts of natural hair.
Natural hair has a multitude of benefits.
Most notable better hair growth, saving money, and versatility.
Saving money- relaxed hair and wigs are expensive to acquire and maintain.
Versatility- black hair is the most versatile hair. There are so many styling options available (Johnson & Bankhead, 2013).
Better growth-since no chemicals are requires, hair grows faster, longer, and stronger.
Boosts your esteem- Knowing that you are in touch with your identity and you look good doing it is a huge confidence boost.
Conclusion
Chemically treated hair has been outdated because of its damage to black hair and its social-political connotations.
Before, transitioning, consult.
You will realize the benefits immediately.
Belong to an exclusive club of self-loving, self-aware black women (Ellington, 2014).
Bibliography
Ellington, T. N. (2014). Bloggers, vloggers, and virtual sorority: A means of support for african american women wearing natural hair. Journalism and Mass Communication , 4 (9), 552-564.
Jeffries, R. B., & Jeffries, D. (2014). Reclaiming our roots: The influences of media curriculum on the natural hair movement. Multicultural Perspectives , 16 (3), 160-165.
Johnson, T. A., & Bankhead, T. (2013). Hair it is: Examining the experiences of Black women with natural hair. Open Journal of Social Sciences , 2014 .
Kasprzak, E. (2017). 'Our hair is part of who we are'. Retrieved 11 November 2019, from https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-39195836
