I guess I don’t mind others saying I have nappy hair, because the word clearly means something different to them. But of course if I catch negativity in there speech regardless of the word they’re using, I wont be happy.

I noticed you feel that commenters on this site show animosity to curly-haired naturals. I think that when people read and participate on blogs they are attracted to what they feel is the ethos of that blog. From an observer’s eye (and a blog user’s), most hair blogs favour/put emphasis on curls and curl care. Even with this very post, you are inviting those who do not feel that they possess curls to participate in a discussion on the word ‘nappy’ ( a word which few curly haired girls will have had used to describe their hair by others). A blogger cannot have her cake and eat it. Maybe your blog attracts a high readership of all hair types/textures because it feels inclusive and encourages everyone, no matter her hair to debate and opine.

Many of the other blogs seem solely focused on curly hair. Maybe some of your non-curly readership feel that this is a place they can call home, that is no negative thing.

Personally I think that this site allows room for everyone. I do see that curlier textures don’t illicit that much whooping or congrats on here but I don’t see any bias towards tighter textures from commenters either. Maybe BGLHonline doesn’t attract those with ‘curly’ hair as much as some of the other blogs on the web. I like all afro hair types and have no problem with reading blogs for the 3cs etc BUT conversely, I do see a web-based curl hierarchy fully formed since Andre popped along AND a certain mood of ‘oh how lucky, you have curls’ or ‘ooh your hair is better because it’s curly’ across the web.

One popular curly site now goes out of its way to feature 4a/bs. Was that a demand that was not being met?

I feel as though my hair is curly and kinky. Nappy…..sometimes, but I feel more empowered by using curly. That’s what our hair is CURLY. Some curls are tighter than others but they are still curls.

Peace

IMO, those that disagree with Christina’s use of the word are simply disagreeing with her. No one is saying that she’s less natural or less beautiful.

I myself am in that group. I refuse to hair type (with the 3s, 4s and all that), but I will say that my hair is tightly coily.

But I never have felt a need to somehow create a protective barrier around myself and “defend” my nappiness. Yes, I understand that girls with kinkier textures have a harder time (with haircare, with mainstream acceptance, etc), but I don’t understand why that has to seep into the way we relate to other naturals.

Natural is natural. Period.

When I see a woman with natural hair, it makes me happy. Whatever the texture.

I’ve noticed that curly haired style icons on BGLH get less comments or enthusiasm. And that’s offensive to me.

This site is for everybody. And I don’t like the fact that we feel a need to divide ourselves.

Everybody hair tangles up cuz that’s what i think of when u say naps. Its a stupid stereotype to me. But u can’t change peoples views on it if they remain ignorant.

oh! One more thing: I’m not a history buff AT ALL, but I know that (1)Christopher Columbus was funded by Spain, (2)”negro” means black/dark skinned in español, and (3)English speaking people can have trouble learning to roll their r’s. I suspect the answer to where the N word comes from is in those facts somewhere.

I think the definition of “a dumb animal” was formed at a later date based on its eventual use. I don’t think that is the true origin of the word. The above 3 facts are too close to be coincidental.