Girl, I wish I knew. I'm old, so it doesn't bother me. However, I can tell from my PMs some of the newbie relaxed heads feel some kind of way about it and are hesitant to post sometimes.
Public Service Announcement. This is in no way posted to offend but to enlighten. Thanks .
http://www.myfoxhouston.com//dpp/news/local/120216-hair-today-tumors-tomorrow#.Tz7_XhTMjV4.facebook
reeko43 said:Some of you doth protest too much. If you are secure in using relaxers, you don't need to be upset over an article about possible effects of relaxers or lash out in an attempt to defend. I seriously don't see this as a naturals vs. relaxers situation.
Thanks.
I consider myself enlightened and still very much relaxed!
Next......
I was waiting for someone to post this.
Yes, we are very secure in our decision to relax. The OP posted and we've responded.
Maybe some naturals aren't secure in THEIR decision to be natural. Could that be why naturals keep starting these types of threads?
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I don't think the OP intended to offend but there is a definite sentiment on this board that keeps relaxed ladies from feeling as free to participate.
Oh come on. Let's not go all relax people bashing. Try saying something negative about natural hair and let's see what type of reaction you get.
Anyway, there are truths to what was posted. People just have to take or leave the information. Very few people will get adverse reaction to relaxing but those who do should be informed when symptoms present themselves.
I think that's partly the point. "we" are constantly being picked on for using chemical straighteners when many other races use them as well. Gets kind of annoying, ya know? Maybe op can post this article on other message boards as well to make sure the word gets out to everyone.
Public Service Announcement. This is in no way posted to offend but to enlighten. Thanks .
http://www.myfoxhouston.com//dpp/news/local/120216-hair-today-tumors-tomorrow#.Tz7_XhTMjV4.facebook
@BostonMariaWow that's crazy!
Thanks for posting OP. Knowledge is power. Its not about relax heads vs naturals its about making a well informed decision and knowing the pros and cons on all the things we put on our bodies. The FDA obviously doesn't care about black women or our health.
Research says, it's the Lye that's a hormone disruptor. Along with the frequency (4-6 weeks) that relaxers are used, maybe there is a link ?
Does this not prompt an investigation like they did the Brazillian Blowout and possible lawsuits?
It's fine to agree to disagree, but we're not trying to start any type of riot or whatnot in this thread. This is a forum, and we're all here to express our views.
I really wish I talk to y'all in person. We could hash this out and be done in 2 minutes!
We are not being "sensitive". We are expressing opinions. Just because we don't agree doesn't mean we're sensitive.
I'm probably one of the most secure relaxed heads on here who posts. Check out my siggy and the relaxed sticky thread.
I've let alot of these threads slide over the years, but no more.
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Lmao I can't believe ppl are really in their feelings about OP posting this. That is hilarious.
It's fine to agree to disagree, but we're not trying to start any type of riot or whatnot in this thread. This is a forum, and we're all here to express our views.
Well, first, we would have to get the government to care. From what I've seen, this is the main problem. It's a shame.It's a forum, so everytime somebody posts is considered having feelings, wouldn't you think? I really don't get where we are being sensitive or getting on the OP.
@DayStar, @Allandra, @Raspberry, @BostonMaria, @Nix08
You ladies are making some excellent points. See, I would really love the next relaxer danger thread to focus on the lack of research. Tell us how we can get an extensive research study done and published. Who do we contact?
For instance, I would really like to see scalp test results of a black woman who has never relaxed or colored her hair vs a black woman who has been relaxed for 25+ years. That would be an interesting read.
I think that's partly the point. "we" are constantly being picked on for using chemical straighteners when many other races use them as well. Gets kind of annoying, ya know? Maybe op can post this article on other message boards as well to make sure the word gets out to everyone.
if relaxers really did effect reproductive health then we would see a drastic reduction in the number of black chicks being able to have babies cause most get their touchups every 4wks lol.
but uhhm yeah ima keep relaxing my relaxed hair looks better then 90% of the naturals i see on a day to day basis anyway............
Why do y'all keep posting this kind of nonsense anyway? Are y'all just trying to get people irritated?
OP, the attitudes should be towards YOU. The Author didn't post it on LHCF.
Originally Posted by niqu92
if relaxers really did effect reproductive health then we would see a drastic reduction in the number of black chicks being able to have babies cause most get their touchups every 4wks lol.
but uhhm yeah ima keep relaxing my relaxed hair looks better then 90% of the naturals i see on a day to day basis anyway............
Wow @niqu92 Was this even necessary?