Hey Ladies….I
wanted to switch it up a bit and let the men chime in for just a second *side
eye* and let us know how they feel about our natural hair and the whole natural
hair movement.
I’ve reached out
to a few well spoken and educated men to get inside their heads about natural
hair in general and to find out what they prefer (relaxed or natural) etc.
I can already tell
you that this will be a very entertaining series and I hope it will give us
women a little insight from “A Man’s Perspective”.
Mr. KahRee will
have the honor of having my first interview. This young man is very talented
and stays in shape (eye candy ladies)!! This busy brother took time out to
share his thoughts, so we will get right into it.
KahRee, can you
tell us a little bit about yourself?
My name is KahRee and I am 25 years of age. I currently
live in Philadelphia where I work as a model, artist, poet, and fitness
trainer. I love creating art and networking with goal-oriented individuals who
share the same ambition for life as myself. I consider myself a pure people person because
I receive the ultimate gratification when I know that I was able to help
someone.
Okay….I see that
you are a jack of many trades. Can you
describe to us what our ideal woman would be like?
My ideal woman is a female that possesses these specific
qualities/characteristics. First and foremost is a high degree of independence.
A woman who can think, decide, and act on her own without the assistance and
approval of others is a wonderful trait in my eyes. Being independent means
you're confident in yourself and in your abilities. Secondly, comes the
intellectual capabilities. I don't need a brainiac, but I would definitely like
to have those deep out of the ordinary type conversations with my woman. You
know lets be able to "mind-penetrate" one another :-). Last but not
least, I need for my ideal lady to be affectionate and supportive/encouraging.
Life is hard and we all sometimes need that significant other to make us strong enough to battle back.
KahRee, have you
ever dated a woman with natural hair?
No, I have yet to
date a natural hair woman...I am truly surprised by that….well do you have a preference. Would you rather your woman’s hair be natural or relaxed?
I don't have a preference when it comes to a natural or relaxed style of hair, but if I had to choose one or the other, I would go for natural because it's the purer option. It’s the beauty that your Creator blessed you with. There are no fallacies or fraud with the natural look. I respect the lady who is comfortable enough with herself to broadcast and showcase her true self.
Good answer!! LOL….I
am just kidding, but I do like your reasoning for your answer.
Can you tell us
how you would like for your lady to wear her hair?
She can rock her hair however she wants to. I have no
specific way I like to see a woman's hair. I am more attracted to the female
who can pull of an array of different hairstyles that give her various
different looks. I like a woman to be sort of like a chameleon when it comes to
hair. Always changing and experimenting.
I can definitely
say that is the beauty of natural hair…..the versatility if nothing else is a positive.
This is a hypothetical
question. How would you feel if your
woman was relaxed and decided she wanted to go natural? Would you be supportive or try to talk her
out of it?
I would support her decision to go natural
wholeheartedly. I say this because it's nothing like embracing your own beauty.
It’s easy to wear a weave. It’s easier not to take the time/effort to treat
your natural hair. It’s easy to go the route that most people take. To me Going
natural is a step in the different direction. It may be more difficult but I
know the natural process is more rewarding and self-satisfying. So I would never
discourage her if she wanted to go natural.
Okay, so you are
willing to be supportive of her decision to return back to natural. Would you be as supportive if she wanted to
do the Big Chop instead of transitioning?
I say go for the Big Chop as opposed to just letting the
relaxed hair die off. The Big Chop shows me two things. 1) it shows that you have a great deal of self assurance. It proves that you are able to live freely without allowing the judgments of others to affect you. This comfort with one's self is truly sexy to me.
2) The Big Chop shows that you are capable of making a difficult decision and living/sticking with it. If a female chooses to let the relaxed hair die out, she may be more prone to neglect the natural route because of the time she has to change her mind.
Well, do you think
that women stress over their hair too much?
No, I don’t feel women stress too much over their hair. A
woman's hair is a vital part of her being appearance wise. And I applaud she
who takes the time, thought, & effort into making it look the best it can
possibly be. Your hair is often an extension of you. So the woman who may seem
like she's stressing over her hair is just actually showing how much she cares
for her own personal appearance. 
Speaking of
personal appearance, do you think weaves and wigs should be ditched? Should women just simply wear their real
hair?
Nahh, I don’t think they should be ditched. Everyone
should have a right to wear what they desire to wear. No matter if it’s real or
artificial. But in the end, we all know that the truth is better than a lie
any day :-)
LOL….the truth
shall set you free. LOL. I know I am not ashamed to wear a weave or
wig, because I know I have my own hair and plus those protective styles are a
way to give us a break from day to day styling of our own hair. Like with most things, it feel it is good in
moderation.
Can you give me
your take on the whole Natural Hair Movement?
I digs the movement. I honestly wish more females would
go Natural. I don't feel that the movement is going too far because I feel that
not enough women are actually seeing the benefits of going natural. Not just
the hair health benefits, but also the wonders that begin to happen to a lady's
ego when she is on her natural grind. Psychologically I think it helps females
because they grow more in tune and confident with themselves and with all the
toxic that is fed to females in terms of how they should look. I feel that the
Natural Movement could help a lot of women battle these cosmetic demons created
by society.
I definitely agree
with that.
KahRee…..Thank you
very much for taking time out to let us in and share your thoughts about women
and our natural hair. It is much
appreciated. Before you leave, are there
any final thoughts you want to leave the ladies?
Hhhmmm lol...... Yes hair is very important when it comes
to appearance. But your hair isn't even the most precious thing on your head.
In my opinion, your brain and your eyes will always be the sexiest thing on a
female. Her brain will reveal how she thinks which in turn will indicate how
she will act and because the eyes are the window to the soul. If I can stare
into your eyes when you talk to me and I can see and feel that you mean whatever
it is that you're stating, then to hell with your hair. I’m going to fall in
love with the person who lives on the inside of you and not the outside.
Ladies to see more of KahRee, you can check him out at
the following locations:
Instagram: @KahRee411 (www.instagram.com/KahRee411)Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/kahree/core
Twitter: @KahRee411
This is just the beginning and more interviews along with a YouTube video will follow. Let me know if you found this interesting by leaving a comment below.
Until Next Time,
Take Care and God Bless!!
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