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‘But It’s just hair’: Understanding Black HAIRstory
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‘But It’s just hair’: Understanding Black HAIRstory

October 21, 2024 Aisha Mobolaji-Okoya1Tagged 4C hair, african history, black hair, braids, CROWN ACT, cultural appropriation, Equality Act, relaxer, wigs

I was 10 and addicted to the burning feeling of the relaxer in my hair. The hairstylist would look at me as she massaged the chemical into my scalp, saying ‘tell me when it burns, my dear’. I’d nod but secretly relished the tingling in my scalp. That meant it was working. So I would […]

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