Self-acceptance is our curly truth! According to the very definition, self-acceptance means “accepting oneself as is, liking oneself, respecting one’s feelings and choices. It’s not complacency or giving up on becoming better, but it’s a fundamental step for change.”
When we make this commitment to ourselves, we realize the importance of valuing our authentic curly identity. This acceptance should not be dictated by the majority, as pressures to straighten hair often suggest that curls are difficult to handle or maintain in daily life.
Listening to these voices can be discouraging, especially when these limiting ideas come from people close to us, such as friends and family, who are our role models in life. You’ve likely faced this feeling of embarrassment because of your curls, which steers us away from the goal of embracing our curls with passion and confidence, something essential for nurturing our self-esteem every day.
Self-acceptance is about embracing who we are and who we should be, regardless of others’ opinions. Accepting our curly truth can be a significant challenge. For those who have gone through chemical straightening processes, the natural hair transition can be a challenging period, as well as the courage required to make the Big Chop and cut the chemically treated parts. These are important decisions that change our routine.
Many of our customers tell us that they completely lost the ability to recognize their curl types and don’t even remember what their hair was like before straightening procedures. However, we have wonderful news: the hair memory is still there, allowing us to care for every strand.
Even though it may take some time, the first step is to accept our condition as naturally empowered curly women and then share our value with the world. Be the change, be the inspiration, be you! Your elevated self-esteem, combined with your self-acceptance, will transform the world around you, not just “beneath the curls of your hair…”
