The natural hair movement is growing in popularity in the black community, with many women turning their backs on straighteners, relaxers and other best hair growth products for women.
Now apparently you can buy natural hair dolls too – and it’s about time.
Janelle Harris writes on the Stir website: “Natural hair dolls are here!
They have dreadlocks… they’re not homely or crazy-looking! They’re
great and I’m excited.”
Apparently they’re in short supply and high demand but can be found by searching the internet.
“Their very existence makes me smile,” says Harris. “There are artists
and doll designers changing the look and texture of regular ol’ Barbie’s
hair and taking their hair back to their roots — so to speak.
“Even though my daughter may be too old to really enjoy them now, I’m so
happy for the little girls who can grow up seeing themselves reflected
in the dolls they play with and adore.
“Their presence lets little Afro-puff-and-plait-wearers — and girls with
dreadlocks, like mine — know that their hair is just as pretty as long
and silky strands, both on dolls and on people.”
