I am so glad this is coming out this year. It's about time!
This again! The issue of hair in the black community has always been crazy. I remember when I was younger, in the kitchen, getting my hair pressed out to be straight... then I graduated to the relaxer, this gave me movement and volume then on to the tracks, where I get more length and less money in my pocket...
I never really knew how huge the hair industry was until I was listening to the Michael Baisden show and the issue is Black people spend sooooo much money on hair products and we own nothing in it...funny huh?
But the reason why we spend so much money on hair is to fit that mold in society to fit in. Nappy hair means you're ugly, Straight hair means you're beautiful... We all know thats a lie. But straightening the hair, does give you an edge and bring out those beautiful features.
Good Hair, comes from when you have hair that is soft, wavy, hair that has loose curls... and baby hair on the sides... you'll get it later.
All hair is beautiful, sometimes you just have to tame the beast.
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I can't wait to see this either! It goes without saying that it's such a huge discussion in the black community. I didn't perm my hair until I was 16 in highschool. Loved being about the "whip" my hair around (like a white girl's) until it started breaking my hair off after a couple years.
I always wanted to do a photo project / shoot about this topic. I'm hoping I can get it done sooner than later.
Thanks for posting!
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