Tag Archives: black women

Hair

What do you feel it’s so important to love your hair?  Hair is one of the first things people see and it represents you as a person. How you care about your hair showcases who you are, so love and … Continue reading

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The Icon

I can’t possibly pinpoint one person who stands as my icon, but I find the sheer power and beauty that’s found withing and around Black women to be truly otherworldly. To me, all Black women thriving and surviving in this … Continue reading

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Brown Skin Girls

I was always told if you don’t have anything to say, or are stuck for words, you simply say, “Thank you”. Therefore, I say thank you to Derrick for this beautiful photo. When I first saw it at Derrick j … Continue reading

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Perfection in Hopes of Protection

Mothers and daughters often share a complicated relationship with hair. The desire for neatness can cause pain while expressing care. When I was young, I would protest when my Filipina mother curled my hair. It made her so frustrated that … Continue reading

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Hair Tales: Products and Routine

The question above made me smile and laugh. I could also hear my grandmother saying, “There are two types of people those with no hair and trying to do too much, and those with too much who don’t do anything … Continue reading

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