Teyonah Parris Thought Her Natural Hair Wasn’t “Beautiful”

The natural-hair movement has been in full-force these past couple of years among the African-American community. Embracing your god-given texture and saying goodbye to the chemically straightened tresses of relaxed hair is becoming more and more the norm. But, for some, the transition is easier said than done.

Such was the case for Mad Men star Teyonah Parris. While embarking on her natural-hair journey, she experienced more tears than cheers. In a society where non-natural hair has historically been the standard, she was forced to re-evaluate what "beauty" really means and eventually learn to accept herself — and her gorgeous hair. Check out the full story and share your own natural-hair experiences and opinions with us below. (Huffington Post)