Natural hair styling

Hair has always been an important part of Black history. Our hair is so versatile and unique that it is deeply embedded into our culture. However, because of ideas rooted in Eurocentrism and white supremacy, for example, natural afro hair being seen as “unprofessional” and smooth, straight hair became desirable. In some workplaces and schools long hair up to the shoulders is acceptable but not if it's long afro hair. Some religions encourage long hair, but discourage long afro hair. The internat

Ghanaian Photographer captures the cultural roots of hair braiding

Going back to the roots of African hair care