Several reasons and stories have deterred women from locking their natural. Back in the day, wearing a dreadlocks was a major reason someone could be denied a job opportunity but now, men and women who wear dreadlocks with pride have broken the stereotype, especially in the corporate world.
In Ghana, we can mention the likes of Charlotte Osei, former Electoral Commissioner, among those who slay in locs.
You can't beat their style and ability to transform their hair to fit every occasion. Their beautiful locs can be braided neatly to enable them to throw on a wig when the need arises.
Black women have different hair textures and for the natural girls who have abolished hair relaxers, you can agree that maintaining an afro can be challenging.
Sisters with 4c hair types can relate as washday always comes with challenges, more like an extreme sport.