Tag: black hairstyles
TThe Relationship Between Black Women and Straight Hair
By Shatay Speights | Over the past few years, women in the black community have been able to witness the natural hair movement take off in a major way. There is a wealth of inspiration and knowledge available for all to enjoy when it comes to styling natural hair, and this guarantees something for ...
MMy Hair, My Rules.
Though hair is a common denominator that all women share, hair texture is where the difference comes in. The media often tells young women of color to combat their hair textures with relaxers, flat irons, wigs and weaves—but now young women in college have taken ownership in wearing their hair the way they like it ...
GGetting to the Root of it: The Evolution of Black Hair
Across the globe, people use their hair as a method of artistic expression. For black women especially, hair represents our crowning glory. Historically, in early African civilizations, hairstyles told the story of an individual’s family background, tribe, social status, marital status, religion, and wealth. Understanding hair as an identifier in ancient civilizations offers an explanation ...
