Oprah Winfrey Debuts Natural Hair on Magazine Cover: Is Changing Hairstyles Liberating?

by The Big Question Posted 2012/08/03 00:22:02

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twocrows 2012/08/03 13:27:16

Yes

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thinning on top [hey! I'm 64! my hair is entitled to thin if it wants to!] and more and more trouble to keep up. so, yes, it was for me - - -

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Giantfighter 2013/05/14 04:37:44

Yes

Oprah can do no wrong :)

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Red 2012/08/05 04:37:04
Bibliophilic 2012/08/03 20:57:18

Yes

Yes, especially for women with afro-textured hair. I have been natural for 6 years. I now only use organic products on my hair.

This girl is super cute, but she's not me. My hair is very similar though.

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Sedated Whispers 2012/08/03 19:22:50

Yes

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For some women, Yes, I think it can be a form of Liberation. New found confidence in a new found suitable look. But for me , meh don't know, just happy having a good hair day. And I don't really change my hair much, so I wouldn't know.

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~ Veronica Arin Ayne~ 2012/08/03 18:45:36

Yes

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It can be but anyone who actually BELIEVES that is Oprah's "natural hair" is blind.

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Bibliop... to ~ Veron... 2012/08/03 20:59:15 (edited)

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lol, yes she has relaxed hair. I have only seen one picture of her natural hair.

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Elementer 2012/08/03 18:41:22
Jessica 2012/08/03 18:31:50

No

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Not for me anyway. I already have it the simplest it can be without it being short. If I were to try a new style then it would just frustrate me to no end. I'm just not very savy with hair stuff.

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ChocolateThunder 2012/08/03 18:25:05

Yes

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Especially for black women since we are constantly bombarded with media messages that we have to wear a weave or relax our hair to be considered beautiful.

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Sterling 2012/08/03 18:09:39

No

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How is that liberating?

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adeenmckenziekennedy 2012/08/03 18:03:25

Yes

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Definitely!As a Black woman,it feels liberating wearing my natural hair because I am not giving into the societal pressure to relax our hair or wear a weave to conform to society's beauty standards.

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Gracie ~Gun Totin' Gracie~ 2012/08/03 17:40:38

No

Not for me.

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DANNY59 2012/08/03 16:51:43

Yes

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I keep my hair short because of the low maintenance factor, but it was liberating when I first went from having long hair my whole life to getting it chopped down to where I could actually see my head. I grew up in the 70's and everybody had long hair, I mean long, so I never thought I would end up cutting it all off. It feels so good to not have to mess with it every day.

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saturdayschild 2012/08/03 16:50:56

No

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If you feel liberated changing your hair, well, good for you and your lack of marbles. What I find liberating is the ability to think. I don't need any pseudo symbolic gestures to feel liberated.

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kevracer 2012/08/03 16:41:53 (edited)

No

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why do women change hair styles, hair colors, etc? Few men do either

By the way how does Oprah fit that thing thru doorways?

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Gracie ... to kevracer 2012/08/03 17:38:38

+1

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Bibliop... to kevracer 2012/08/03 21:00:04

Because we can.

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merslix. 2012/08/03 16:36:59

Yes

Oprah's a microphone.

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♌βļąƈʞƦơșƐ3033♌ 2012/08/03 16:11:21

Yes

To be honest, I've never changed my hair style, just the length and getting it cut on it's own is liberating.

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ReynaJade 2012/08/03 16:00:01

Yes

Had hair almost down to my butt, cut it to my shoulders. When that got old, I shaved one side. After that It went to a mohawk, and from mohawk it became a pixie cut. Beautiful thing about cutting your hair- it always grows back!

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Swampdog 2012/08/03 15:55:49

Yes

Apparently.

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Gray Pilgrim 2012/08/03 15:26:11

Yes

Now we know what was in her head.....

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~MandyLynn~ 2012/08/03 15:24:26

Yes

A change is always good! It's always best to do what makes you feel better! :)

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Max7 2012/08/03 14:48:46

Yes

Especially among Black females, they change their hair styles frequently.

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CAPISCE 2012/08/03 14:32:11

No

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She looks like a chubby Q-Tip

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saturda... to CAPISCE 2012/08/03 16:52:11

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Good one!!

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Gracie ... to CAPISCE 2012/08/03 17:39:01

+1
lol.

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SOUL4REAL 2012/08/03 14:30:20

Yes

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For some years women of color have been trying to wear their hair relaxed but it's liberating to see so many women of color wearing their natural hair. You look beautiful Oprah in your natural hair! Change feels good and liberating! :))

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Jackie G - Poker Playing Pa... 2012/08/03 14:21:44

No

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Just fun

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★earthbound_misfit★ 2012/08/03 14:15:59

Yes

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I think Oprah's natural hair makes her look younger.

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YOMOMMA 2012/08/03 13:51:21

Yes

Go girl! Looks great!

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twocrows 2012/08/03 13:27:16

Yes

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thinning on top [hey! I'm 64! my hair is entitled to thin if it wants to!] and more and more trouble to keep up. so, yes, it was for me - - -

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HelmetGirl 2012/08/03 13:05:49

Yes

It can be.

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Foxiie 2012/08/03 12:35:07

Yes

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Not easy to live with natural curly hair

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BattleB... to Foxiie 2012/08/03 19:06:24

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No, it definitely isn't. :(

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GoreGirl 2012/08/03 12:30:35

No

it's hair we're just covered in it to varying degrees. I mean you can cut it and dye it and shave it, but it always comes back because that's what it does.....

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L K 2012/08/03 12:15:13

No

I don't think there is anything natural about that photo. Her hair sure isn't. It has been done up by professionals, her make-up is also done to make her look anything but natural. If she wanted to feel liberated and natural then she should do so without the aid of professional stylists and make-up people. AND stop putting herself on the cover of her magazine each month. That is truly vain.

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MsTlynne to L K 2012/08/03 17:46:03

Natural hair, as in no chemicals. It is natural. I wear mine natural and I love it. Nobody was talking about who styled it or whether she's wearing make-up.

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L K to MsTlynne 2012/08/03 19:20:46

I get that. But, she is so made up that it is hard to imagine anything natural about the photo. I have seen Oprah running or exercising on TV and she is looks natural and just fine. I also think that more women should wear curly hair in its natural state since it is lovely on it's own and doesn't need to be straightened. Society is wrong to make every woman think they have to have straight hair. I have biracial grandchildren and they have gorgeous hair. Lots of beautiful curls! I just find Oprah a little self obsessed these days. So it is hard for me to take her seriously anymore. I liked her a lot better years ago when I felt she was more passionate about her causes and wasn't so wealthy. She seemed more real to me back then. Just my opinion.

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MsTlynne to L K 2012/08/03 20:40:58

I can't findy anything about Oprah worth of criticism.

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