naptural
adjEtymology Blend of nappy + natural.
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Informal, Of Afro-textured hair Left in its natural state, i.e. not chemically altered (relaxed, permed, etc).
- Going naptural does not mean that you have to cut all of the chemicals out of your hair immediately.2003, Ayana Hardin, Nappy Hair 101, Llumina Press, →ISBN, page 21:
- Some with naptural hair elect not to use a comb or brush, but for those who want to detangle without only using their hands, a wide tooth comb and brush need to also be a part of your list.2009 March 23, Laquita Thomas-Banks, “Basic Tools For Natural Hair”, in Clutch:
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- 2012, Rod Hagwood, "Meetup for women with curly, kinky or 'naptural' hair", Sun-Sentinel, 14 August 2012 (used in title only)