I've had natural hair for at least six years and I love everything from my beautiful curls to my hair smelling like coconut. Embracing my natural hair is the best thing I could've ever done. Sadly, I forgot some of the weird and negative comments that would come along with having natural hair. Here are some of the comments that I and other women sometimes hear on a daily basis.

1. "Can I touch your hair?"

I am a human, not an animal in a petting zoo. I know that you may want to learn about my awesome curls but just look, don't touch.

2. "Why don't you just get a relaxer?"

Well, I do enjoy knowing that I don't feel a burning sensation on my head. There is also the unlikely chance that my hair will fall out.

For people who don't know, a relaxer is a cream that has chemicals in it that is used to straighten hair. It can burn your scalp if left on too long.

3. "Your hair is so nappy."

My hair is not nappy. My hair has beautiful curls that can take over the world.

4. "Isn't wearing your hair like that unprofessional for a job?

My hair is professional. It shouldn't be part of my job to change who I am. I love my natural hair and it is a part of me. It helps embrace a part of my heritage.

5. "Do you wash your hair?"

Wait. Did you seriously just ask me that? Of course, I do!

Even if someone has weird or negative comments about my hair I will always be proud to have natural hair. Just because someone may not like something about you doesn't mean you should change.