Three Carlmont girls show off their natural hair

Many girls at Carlmont are taking part in a revolutionary new trend: embracing their natural hair.

Instead of instincively reaching for one’s hair styler of choice, whether it be the blow drier, straightener, or curler, a large number of girls are opting for the easier option; allowing their hair to air dry.

This is a truly monumental if one considers the work girls have been putting into their hair styling for countless years. But you don’t have to look that far to see some truly outrageous, and not to mention time-consuming, hair styles.

Think back to the 1950’s. Women spent a considerable amount of time on their short, neat, and almost always curled hair. To achieve their desired looks, women would have to perm their hair, exposing themselves to many harmful chemicals. Then, on a daily basis, women had to use heated roller to curl their hair or pin the curls into place and douse their hair with hairspray.

A more recent example of complex hair styling was in the 1980’s where big hair was all the rage for both boys and girls. This was a time when people embraced a whole new array of products, including gels, waxes, and mousses, to create all different sorts of hair styles. Crimping their hair was a popular method of styling and many people had thick and puffy fringes.

The trend of wearing one’s hair naturally started picking up momentum as early as the 1990’s, and today is evident in Carlmont’s halls. Everywhere one looks he or she can see curly hair, straight hair, and everything in between.

There are many possible reasons girls are less interested in spending huge amounts of time on their hair. One is that it saves money.

“It’s crazy how much money some people spend on hair straighteners! A nice one can cost like 200 dollars!” exclaimed Olivia Marlinski.

Students could also be motivated by a desire to have more time to sleep in the morning.

“I used to straighten my hair like everyday but not anymore. One morning I was just to lazy to get up early so I went to school with my hair natural and I got a ton of compliments. Now I don’t even see the point in straightening it all the time,” commented Hallie Freitas.

Whether it be to save money, save time, or because they just like the look, many of the girls on campus are embracing their natural hair.