The Ugly Phase - Misguided View about the BIG CHOP

So I was talking to this girl today and she told me that she wanted to go natural but  she was extremely terrified about going through the ugly phase between the time of the big chop and when her hair would grow to a "decent" length.... I was somewhat annoyed at the comment and I thought to myself, what about the phase is considered ugly, is it the length of the hair, the texture, what? People are of the impression that hiding under a head of hair makes you beautiful, if you ask me you either think you are beautiful or you don't. For too long people have had the warped idea that long hair is more attractive than short hair. Hair is what you make it, you wear your hair, your hair doesn't wear you.  I strongly believe that you have to  appreciate your hair for what it is or you just don't go natural. The impression I got from her is that she has the notion that short natural hair is unattractive and ugly and that is such a myth and far from the truth.  If however, you are ashamed of your hair texture there many products out there that can alter its feel and appearance without the use of chemicals. If you believe that your natural texture is ugly then that is an option. You also have to be creative with your look and find ways to accessorize. I think we need to realize the beauty that lies under all that chemical and be proud of it and wear it with confidence.