Have you ever been asked the question "Are you a Christian?, when you wear your natural hair. Jamaicans share a common misconception that to sport your natural hair you must be a Christian. Of course, I have no problem with being identified as a Christian since I am one, but my only reservation to this is, am I still considered a Christian when I wear my extensions or wigs?
I would really hate to think otherwise since I wear protective styles 98% of the time. I understand where this concept was birth however as I, once upon a time, shared this same view. From ever since, Pentecostal Christians and Revivalists in Jamaica are required to wear their hair in its natural state and in more conservative hair styles. Since the trending natural hair community has slowly began to emerge in Jamaica, people are finding it hard to differentiate.
The Other question I also get from time to time, though less frequently, is if I am associated with Rastafarians. Being natural automatically makes you a strong candidate for becoming a Rastaman's queen. Returning to your natural roots is not seen as a decision that can be made without the influence of religion (denomination).
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