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even after beyonce released her wash-day routine and cecred has already won cosmopolitan and women's health awards for 2024, it's still not considered to be a "natural hair" brand. how do yall feel about her explanation?

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not another natural hair care brand and im ok with that!  #cecred #cécred #cecredhaircare 

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not another natural hair care brand and im ok with that! #cecred #cécred #cecredhaircare
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This is a very interesting read and I sent this because a new story came out about five women who are suing a company who sold hair relaxers because it made them develop cancer. Let me know what you guys think.

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What are hair relaxers and chemical straighteners, and how do they work?
Relaxers and hair straighteners are cream- or lotion-based formulas that contain chemicals that are applied to the hair for a certain amount of time to change curlier textures to straight or wavy textures. They tend to be more often used by Black women.

For a long time, straight hair has been held up as the standard, especially in the workplace, and historically, many Black women conformed to this standard by chemically straightening or relaxing their hair. Many get their hair relaxed for the first time as young children; it's almost like a rite of passage.

What kinds of chemicals are in these products, and why might they be cause for concern?
These products are full of chemicals, and some may be combined with formaldehyde; formaldehyde has been considered carcinogenic and is the same chemical used to preserve dead bodies. When they are applied to the hair, we believe they may be absorbed right through the scalp and then enter the body. Through entering the body, they can then alter estrogen-dependent pathways - processes that determine and regulate the amount of estrogen in the body - which can lead to endometrial tumors. And that is really concerning.

Association is not causality. But we do have evidence that a number of these chemicals are associated with breast and ovarian cancers because they disrupt the estrogen levels in the body, and that could be the way in which they may be leading to higher rates of endometrial (uterine) cancer.

Other concerning chemicals found in relaxers include parabens and phthalates. There have been at least two key studies, one recently published by Boston University and another published last year by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), that showed a concerning connection between a higher frequency of use of hair straighteners and an increased risk of uterine cancer. The latter found that women who had endometrial cancer had higher concentrations of parabens in their endometrial tissue and phthalates in their urine samples.

Why are relaxers specifically linked to hormone-related cancers?
Basically, there are different types of endometrial cancers, and some are estrogen-receptor positive. This means that, just like breast cancers, these cancers use estrogen to grow. We're also seeing a higher rate of aggressive types that are not as clearly associated with hormonal stimulation.

Chemicals in hair relaxers may act like estrogens, causing your body to perceive that there's more estrogen than there actually is. It's similar to what happens with obesity: Excess fat can be converted through certain pathways into estrogen, so your body is perceiving more estrogen than it should. As a result, obesity is a risk factor for endometrial cancers.

A Black woman's five-year survival is 62%, compared to 84% for a white woman who's diagnosed with endometrial cancer here in the U.S. That's one of the highest cancer disparities that exists, and we need to understand why it's happening. A lot more research is needed.

We can't say that it's only the fault of these parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde, and other chemicals. But we can say that in general, if there is an increase in mortality, maybe part of this is a manifestation of years and years of exposure to these hair straighteners.

What are some safer alternatives for people who want to continue to straighten their hair without exposing themselves to harmful chemicals?
Flat-ironing is one way to try and get your hair straighter. You can even use a combination of blow-drying your hair out and then flat-ironing it. But these methods can adversely affect the texture of the hair long term, so you'd want to use them sparingly.

I like to change my own hair often. A weave is one option: here, your hair is braided down close to the scalp, then tracks of straight hair are sewn in. This is one way you can get a straight-hair look without the harm. Wigs and protective hairstyles, including braids, are other options. You can even get micro-braids that have some hair left out, which gives a straight hair aesthetic.

What is your advice to people who want to stop relaxing their hair?
I'm glad that more recently we've seen a movement toward natural hair and embracing our natural textures. I don't think many people understand the potential harms from chemical straighteners.

Just like smoking, though, I don't necessarily tell people to just stop using relaxers cold turkey. If you want someone to start developing an exercise habit, you don't tell them, "OK, now go out and run a marathon." I suggest you start ramping down the frequency of use; every other month instead of every month, for example. And try experimenting with protective styles in between.

What I really want people to understand is that we always need to look at ways that we can try to prevent or decrease our risk of developing cancer. Discontinuing the use of chemical straighteners and relaxers may be a way to decrease that risk.

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What to Know About the Connection Between Hair Relaxers and Uterine Cancer

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A radiation oncologist explains the latest data on how the use of chemical hair straighteners may lead to an increased risk in certain cancers.

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I honestly am very insecure to wear all of my hair out because of how straight my hair is in the front because of all the heat damage I went through with it. I love my hair, but I have to do a protein treatment or something.

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I love the creativity 🤎!  How do y’all feel?

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Video which talks about a student who was suspended because of his hairstyle. The video goes into the laws that provide prohibit black students from wearing a hairstyle of their choice

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Darryl George has done nothing but show up to school to learn and has been penalized for his hair. Policies that police Black students especially when they violate the law, are dangerous! #locs #naturalhair #discrimination #texas #greenscreen 

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@sheisimanib
Darryl George has done nothing but show up to school to learn and has been penalized for his hair. Policies that police Black students especially when they violate the law, are dangerous! #locs #naturalhair #discrimination #texas #greenscreen
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Derly’s Nature Oil LLC on Instagram: "I don’t even know what Brazilian wool is 😩 but hey it’s always a black woman accusing or wanting  another black woman to prove that’s her real hair. 

By now I’m sure yall have seen plenty of black women on the internet with long hair, stop with the hate and envy it’s not looking good 😕. 

#hair#hairgrowth#hairgrowthproducts#reels#reelsinstagram #viral#viralvideos#viralreels"

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derlysnatureoil on May 4, 2024: "I don’t even know what Brazilian wool is 😩 but hey it’s always a black woman accusing or wanting  another black woman to prove tha...". 

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I want to try the wigs the girlies advertises on TikTok but I’m so scared it’s not going to last or actually look right. This wig is so cute though. Especially for the summer.

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I genuinely hate when my mother used to say this, even still to this date she does not like my natural hair

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Black & Brown Success on Instagram: "Shopping black owned brands like @baskandlatherco is essential to allowing black-owned brands to STAY black-owned. They have amazing products curated for kinky and coily hair growth + an amazing team working hard day in and day out to provide high quality products to the people that need them the most."

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Black & Brown Success on Instagram: "Shopping black owned brands like @baskandlatherco is essential to allowing black-owned brands to STAY black-owned. They have amazing products curated for kinky and coily hair growth + an amazing team working hard day in and day out to provide high quality products to the people that need them the most."

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5,178 likes, 163 comments - blackandbrownsuccess on May 1, 2024: "Shopping black owned brands like @baskandlatherco is essential to allowing black-owned brands to STAY black-owned. They have amazing prod...". 

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From Moesha to Madea: Black Hair in Media (Part 2)

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From Moesha to Madea: Black Hair in Media (Part 2)

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My final project! :)

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From Moesha to Madea: Black Hair in Media (Part 1)

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From Moesha to Madea: Black Hair in Media (Part 1)

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@youknowkourtneyj

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Here is what I submitted for my final project. You can watch it from here it you would like!

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Here is what I submitted for my final project. You can watch it from here it you would like!

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(I spent many hours editing it, so I hope you like it 🥲)

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I want to do a silk press on myself so bad; I am just scared of the damage I can potentially do to my hair.

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Let's Talk About Hair Black Man: A Hair Project

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Let's Talk About Hair Black Man: A Hair Project

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This is my final project. I was only able to present a small portion of it but please enjoy and comment what you think. Like, share and subscribe lol

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Let's Talk About Hair Black Man: A Hair Project

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I seen a tiktok saying that we ruined salon culture because we are impatient now lol.... The person stated that it was a good time being in the salon from sun up to sun down......I don't know I just think time is money and nobody wants to wait all day to get their hair done. That's just me personally I could have a good time being in the shop for an hour rather than 8 hours.

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That's a clean cut! : The history of black barbershops in America, Black History 365

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Like, comment and follow if you've enjoyed learning something new from this post.

Barbershops are not only places to get a clean cut and look sharp, but it's also a place where you can relax, talk and feel a part of a community. It's a workplace but has the feeling of a lounge and throughout the nation, it's a vital part of black communities. I have been cutting my hair for the last five years (A good job I'll add) and haven't been in a barbershop since 2016 but that doesn't negate my experience from childhood and up until that point (2016) on how instrumental barber shops especially black-owned ones did to my growth in terms of socialization and culture. With that said, in this post, I'll be explaining the history of African American barbering.

The Importance Of Barbershops
As mentioned, Barbershops play a pivotal role in the cultural and economical development of African American communities. Barber Shops displayed social and cultural appreciation to both its visitors and owners. Additionally, from my experience, even though the majority of patrons were African Americans, that doesn't exclude other races entering that environment and being welcomed. Furthermore, not only will you be able to get great haircuts but you will build rapport with your barber and patrons. Newfound connections will result in repeat visits and that's why I believe barbershops have been imperative in black communities in terms of strengthening the black male identity.

Cutting the way to freedom
It was during slavery in the 19th century when black barbers were introduced to America. Since they were the property of their masters, the masters would find new ways to profit from their slaves and in this case did with barbering. They would lease black male slaves to their neighbors and local establishments to groom prominent white men. Furthermore, even though black-owned barbershops were run by slaves or ex-slaves, it wasn't easy for a black man to visit a black barber and get a haircut not only in the south but also in the north! The reason being, those black barbershops were a competition for white-owned barbershops, and their ( and I mean the black barbers) patrons were primarily white men. Economic reasons hindered the barber's financial stability but black barbers preferred indoor conditions compared to the brutal conditions they faced in the fields. Their futures as barbers would improve once they were freed under Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation (1863), and once they began working as free men, they opened their shops in black communities for black communities. Shortly after, the barber industry began to stagnate a bit and many began to close down, all due to state laws requiring formal training for barbers to be licensed. From then on, barbers owning shops were to be licensed with no exceptions.

In 1934 Henry M. Morgan established Tyler Barber College, a school for aspiring African American barbers. Around 80 percent of barbers were schooled here. The conception of this college initiated a shift in attitude between white men and black barbers.
Wealth and opportunities
At the beginning of the 20th century, black men began experiencing wealth from barbering. One of the first African American millionaires, Alonzo Herndon, began his empire in 1878 with his first barbershop. Before his legacy ended he owned more than 100 rental places which subsequently caused him to become the wealthiest black man in Atlanta. Furthermore, he expanded his ventures to the YMCA and the National Negro Business League which played a vital role in the growth of Black America.

Willie Lee Morrows, another pivotal figure in the history of black barbering, started his career in the '60s and never looked back. He started his barbering journey when he was hired by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service to train thousands of army barbers in Vietnam and other Asian countries during the war. Currently, Morrows is a multimillionaire and is known as a pioneer in the black hair care industry.

Believe it or not but African American barbershops were places where black liberation activists gathered and brought their call to action mentality to bring awareness about civil rights to patrons. Not to mention, the impact had on the Hip Hop scene beginning in the '80s.

Today
The importance of barbershops to American history is vital. Other than it being a place to get one's hair cut, it's a place where communities can connect, and in this case black communities that found a haven in barbershops. Discussions of social and societal reform took place there, and it was a catalyst for individuals to find not only confidence in themselves but in their communities. Today, barbers and barbershops are instrumental in being a staple in many communities' development.

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That's a clean cut! : The history of black barbershops in America, Black History 365

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Like, comment and follow if you've enjoyed learning something new from this post. Barbershops are not only places to get a clean cut and look sharp, but it's also a place where you can relax, talk and feel a part of a community. It's a workplace but has the feeling of a lounge and throughout...

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Black barbershops have long been central hubs of the Black community, places to congregate, connect, and embrace a community. But where did it all begin?

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Barbershops in Black Communities: A Celebration of Black History Month

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The Impact of Barbershops on the Black Community 

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February marks one of the most important, both cultural and historical, and significant months of the year- Black History Month.

Best defined, Black History Month is a yearly recognition and celebration of the achievements accomplished by Black Americans and their integral and central role in U.S. history. This celebration has grown over the years. Initially recognized as "Negro History Week," Black History Month has evolved over the decades, recognized by each and every president since 1976.

Black History Month isn't just an American celebration anymore, either. Countries like Canada and the United Kingdom also have designated their own months for the celebration and recognition of Black History.

The contributions and influences the Black community has had on America are too substantial and varied to detail every facet. That said, the Black community has dramatically impacted and shaped something very near and dear to our hearts here at NAOB-the barbershop.

In this blog, we'll explore the historical context of Black barbershops, discuss the significance of these shops on barbering as a whole, and share the wide scope of influence Black barbershops have had on the barbering community.

A Historical Overview of Black Barbershops

To understand the impact Black barbershops have had on the United States and the barbering community alike, it's important to first glance backward to understand the history of Black barbershops.

It's tough to put a hard date on the inception of Black barbershops, but it's believed that sometime in the 19th century, Black barbers were first introduced to America.

The inception of Black-run barbershops was hardly a happy tale at this time. Because Black barbers were inhumanely and unjustly enslaved, they began working in local establishments as "leased property."

These Black barbers specialized in the grooming and care of white men, as Black men and women were not permitted inside these shops unless they were working.

When slavery did eventually fall, Black barbers continued to cater to white men as an economic necessity. It would take years post-slavery for Black-owned shops to cater predominantly to Black people.

Two things soon happened that changed the course of Black barbershops. First, around the mid-1860s (1863 to be exact), Lincoln issued his Emancipation Proclamation. Shortly after that, many states transitioned their laws to require formal training to run barbershops.

Black barbers slowly began opening their shop doors directly in Black communities, creating a space for and by Black men.

In 1934, Henry M. Morgan created the Tyler Barber College, a school for Black men seeking barbering training. Black barbershops have become more than spots for premium grooming services; they've become cultural meccas, gathering places, and community hubs.

At all points in time, Black barbershops were a place for the Black community to gather, share ideas, discuss societal reform, plan strategy, promote unity, and find comradery during times they needed it most.

Black Barbershops Have a Significant Impact on Black Communities: Here's Why

Stellar Examples of Black Success

Black Americans have contributed to and elevated almost every single industry that exists in America. That said, Black impact on the barbershop industry has been substantial, overtly obvious, and impossible to deny. Since the inception of The Tyler Barber College, Black barbers have dominated the barbering industry, showcasing their talent, building successful businesses, and lead

Cultural Gathering Places

Black barbershops were in the past-and continue to be-community havens. Acting as cultural meccas, barbershops have always been a symbol in Black communities of safety, comraderie, and influence. In the past, Black barbershops were a place where the community could hear important information quickly-about health, about local government, about federal changes. Now, barbershops continue to offer that same "heard through the grapevine" communication that ensures the community is informed.

Confidants & Counselors

Black barbershops often act as an informal method of therapy for Black men in their communities. Many articles cite the concept of barber's chairs being a more welcoming, less fearful space for Black men to open up, seek counsel, and ask for advice than a therapist's chair.

Social Function Opportunities

Black communities continue to rely on barbershops as a safe space for social encounters, function opportunities, and a mecca for their community. Historically, Black barbershops encouraged healthy and open dialogue, safe debate, and social chatter. To this day, many communities continue to count on their local barbershop to provide this same platform.

Looking for more insight into important history like this? Always seeking out info about the barbering industry as a whole? Look no further than NAOB. Subscribe to our blog to get the latest info, hottest deals, and must-know industry gossip delivered right to your inbox.

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Barbershops in Black Communities: A Celebration of Black History Month

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Black barbershops have had a huge impact on Black communities in the past, present, & undoubtedly the future. This Black History Month, let's explore how.

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"Heard It through the Grapevine": The Black Barbershop as a Source of Health Information

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Barbering is an ancient profession with early records indicating the barber's role as a community leader. Elevated almost to the role of priests or medicine men, barbers typically offered bloodletting, tooth extraction, cauterization, and tonsorial surgery in addition to grooming. As medicine advanced, barbers did not continue the role of the "barber-surgeon-dentist" but maintained their identities as community leaders. The role of the Black barbershop is well documented in the history of the Civil Rights movement as a gathering place in which to plan strategy and promote unity. This article, however, focuses on a lesser-known story: how epidemiologists and public health officials have utilized the barbershop setting in recent decades to educate Black men on disease prevention.

In the antebellum South, barbering (i.e., hair-cutting and shaving) was a necessary skill for Black slaves serving as valets to White masters. In the free Northern states, owning a barbershop was one of the few businesses open to Black entrepreneurs because cutting hair was perceived as too menial an occupation for Whites. However, these Black-owned barbershops only served White patrons. Meanwhile, Black men received haircuts in the kitchen or on somebody's back porch. This trend continued until the post-Civil War years, when German and Italian immigrants began to arrive in large numbers. These workers perceived no stigma in barbering and entered the profession in great numbers. In the Northern states, these new barbers lobbied for the enactment of strict barbershop-licensing laws. The Journeyman Barbers' International Union of America pursued legislation excluding Blacks from the trade. In the post-Reconstruction South of the 1890s, upscale Black-owned barbershops with a White clientele were often targets of vandalism and arson by resentful poor White mobs.

At this point, Black barbers began opening shops in the Black community specifically to serve Black men. These barbershops quickly became a gathering place where Black men could gather to socialize, play chess and checkers, and discuss politics. The rise of Jim Crow laws limited spaces where Blacks could gather, and the barbershop filled this void, similar to Black churches but on a smaller scale. Many politically active barbers handpicked the reading materials, and the barbershop provided an opportunity for men to read Black newspapers and magazines. Barbers also conducted voter-registration campaigns. Civil rights activist Stokely Carmichael (aka Kwame Toure) attributed his early political education to his weekly visits to a barbershop in Harlem. (Ironically, during the Civil Rights movement, sit-ins in the South were held in Black-owned barbershops that continued to serve only White patrons.)

Black barbershops continue to thrive in the present day as a meeting place for Black men from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Affluent Blacks, including business executives, professional athletes and politicians, will still return to inner-city neighborhoods for a haircut in a Black-owned barbershop, and these barbershops often are major revenue-generating centers in economically depressed neighborhoods. Quincy T. Mills, a history professor at Vassar College and author of Cutting Along the Color Line, describes the Black barbershop as "private spaces in the public sphere for Black men." "The barbershop is where black men can come to reconnect, to be themselves, and enjoy each other's company," said Sean Thompson, owner of Sean's House of Masters Barbershop. "It's been called the black men's country club. It doesn't matter how much you make, what your title is, we're all on the same level when we enter the barbershop. We laugh, we debate, we talk sports, and current events."

In recent decades, recognizing that African-American men died disproportionately from preventable diseases, health researchers looked to the barbershop as a culturally safe site in which to promote health through screening and education among a vulnerable population that distrusted conventional healthcare systems and providers. Given its role as a forum for frank discussion, the Black barbershop has served as a successful, non-traditional venue to inform the community on ways to prevent potential chronic diseases. Successful barbershop outreaches have addressed diseases such as prostate cancer, hypertension, diabetes, HIV and other STDs in heterosexual males.

James Balls, an author of the present paper, worked in the public health field in Chicago, St. Louis and East St. Louis from 1969 to 2007. His initial exposure to barbershop-for-health outreaches came from benchmarking trips to Roxbury, Massachusetts, and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore in the early 1970s; each of these sites piloted barbershop hypertension- and diabetes-screening projects. In the early 1990s, he helped to set up similar programs in East St. Louis, Illinois, and St. Louis City and County. Controlling hypertension in the Black male population was one of the initial goals. Balls and colleagues from the Metropolitan Heart Association, recruited and trained 11 barbers in the St. Louis metro area to measure blood pressures and to refer clients to healthcare facilities. Additionally, to counter budget cuts and a decline in city- and county-funded health services, the barbershop outreaches highlighted needs in the community:

We had four comprehensive primary care clinics in St. Louis, and their walls were bursting with patients all the time. In addition, we saw a need in the hospital emergency rooms, people coming with just hypertension problems and diabetes without any primary care provided to them. So we said, "Well, if we can identify more, we can also make an appeal to [government] to open up other satellite clinics in the south and the north [of St. Louis]"... It did show that there was a need for more facilities that provided primary health care and a need to increase awareness and educate the public, not only about hypertension and diabetes but about other diseases prevalent in poor neighborhoods and also about preventive health care and where you can get it.

Barbers recruited in the St. Louis/East St. Louis program became "true believers" in preventive care. Two of those that Balls recruited and trained subsequently returned to school to train as nurse practitioners.

While Black churches also established health-screening and prevention programs, barbershops had access to a wider swath of the population. Churches primarily served their congregations and reached primarily women and children, but the barbershop was successful in reaching men including those reluctant to enter a church. (Similar initiatives in Black-owned beauty salons have addressed health issues such as heart disease, cancer and stroke that disproportionately affect African-American women.) While the barbershop is a place of business, it is also a community resource, a place for men who have moved away from urban centers to reconnect with the Black community, and a place to discuss current events and job opportunities. Because it also functions as a forum for frank discussion in a primarily male domain, it lends itself to some of the more sensitive health issues like prostate cancer screening and HIV prevention. A more recent study by Balls-Berry and colleagues demonstrated that Black barbershops could reach beyond the African-American population to Somali, Sudanese and other recently arrived immigrant populations.

Barbershop health-prevention outreach has some inherent limitations. Barbers enjoy positions of respect and trust in the Black community, but men can still be uncomfortable discussing confidential health issues. In the St. Louis project, barbers sometimes grew discouraged by the reluctance of clients to participate in health screening. The very public environment in the barber chairs and waiting areas could inhibit a patron from having a hypertension screening along with his haircut and shave: "well, these guys are all watching me." "I don't want to have my blood pressure checked." "Well, you don't have to. We're just asking if you want to." Because barbers could not discuss findings with the patrons, only refer them to a health facility for further screening, confrontations sometimes occurred when the patron demanded his results. And while barbershops served as an educational forum for HIV prevention for heterosexual males, the overtly macho environment could be unwelcoming to Black males with same-sex partners. Indeed, some of this population expressed fear of entering the domain even for purposes of grooming.

Still, the Black barbershop has enjoyed an ongoing role in the community, initially in the Civil Rights movement and more recently in the sphere of health education and disease prevention. Black barbers enjoy a high degree of trust and respect and have served as role models for entrepreneurship and community participation. (In both the 2008 and 2012 campaigns, President Barack Obama included barbershops in his campaign itineraries.) As a force to address health disparities in the Black community, the barbershop will help to lead the charge.

Contributor Information

Joyce Balls-Berry, Epidemiology in the Office for Community Engagement in Research, directs the Center for Clinical and Translational Science at Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN)

Lea C. Dacy, Community Engagement Program at Mayo Rochester.

James Balls, Illinois and Missouri from 1969-2007, taught in the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis.

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"Heard It through the Grapevine": The Black Barbershop as a Source of Health Information

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I'll never forget it was Easter Sunday at my grandma house and everybody was in the kitchen getting their hair done. I was being impatient so, I asked my cousin could she hotcomb my hair instead of my grandma. This girl took the hot comb right off the stove and put it on my hair. When I say my hair start sizzling and burnt off I was crying so bad!!! and I was scared to tell my mom the back of my hair had got burned off lolll. I really hate people doing my hair now.

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Woman is discriminated against because of hair at HBCU

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Woman is discriminated against because of hair at HBCU

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This is still sad this is happening today! Everybody especially black women should be allowed to wear their hair in any style desired smh.

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so the lesson learned was for a black woman to slick her 4c hair everytime she goes out to ensure shes isn’t seen as less than or discriminated against? Its BHM, please @aja  @Regs_degs 

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@caileneasely
so the lesson learned was for a black woman to slick her 4c hair everytime she goes out to ensure shes isn’t seen as less than or discriminated against? Its BHM, please @aja @Regs_degs
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I did not expect this amount of damage..

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I did not expect this amount of damage..

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I think this is what they call the final straw

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@kimberleetikstoks
I think this is what they call the final straw
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Lol what do you all think about this? Sometimes it sees exhausting having to adhere to all these new rules and procedures to maintain "healthy" hair. It seems like everyday I hear another protective style has been found to actually not be protective and somewhat damaging.

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Lol what do you all think about this? Sometimes it sees exhausting having to adhere to all these new rules and procedures to maintain "healthy" hair. It seems like everyday I hear another protective style has been found to actually not be protective and somewhat damaging.

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@sincerelyoghosa0
Let it break 🤣 #blackgirlhair #blackgirltiktok #blackgirlhairstyles #blackgirlhairproblems #blackgirlhairgrowth
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I know nothing about her nervousness, I’ve very rarely, if ever, have been in white spaces

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I want to cut my hair into a bob just like this! but the attachment that I have to my hair is insane !! it's like I can't let go. Despite knowing I need my ends clipped BADDD I just cant pull myself to do to.

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I use to think that code switching was only exclusive to how some black people talked, but it’s bigger than how some communicate with racial outsiders. Code switching can cause some to change their physical appearance which may take a toll on some people’s mental health.

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From tribal styles to dreadlocks, hair is an important part of Black history. It is one of the most visible aspects of the Black identity. The connection between Black people and their hair is a tradition that comes from the time of slavery and still lives today. Most slaves were illiterate and their family members were sold and separated, making it difficult to share generational knowledge. However, caring and styling their hair was a skill that could be passed down verbally and by hand. These skills that our African ancestors brought, still contribute to the way black people take care of their hair today.

In other regions of the world, the way Black slaves styled their hair was an instrument to freedom. In Colombia, Black female slaves used braids as an instrument to plan their escape. Historically braids were used with different meanings, for example depending on the type of braid it could be determined if a woman was single or married. These patterns of hair braiding consisted of a variety of tight and complex geometric designs. During the time of slavery Black women used this knowledge to draw escape routes from the haciendas. In their braided heads they drew guiding maps which would later lead their way to freedom. In the braids, they also kept seeds or gold stones they could use to build a new life in the place where they would arrive. Using this knowledge and symbolism, which were unknown to the masters, allowed men and women to escape from slavery. These Black rebels founded San Basilio de Palenque in the north of Colombia, which is the first free territory in America.

Why did I straighten my hair? To look good. And what does "looking good" mean? To look white. Growing up, I was a big fan of pop stars like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. I knew that I couldn't be as blond and beautiful as they were, but I could have long, straight hair like them. Some of my Black role models were actress Gabriel Union, and singers Beyonce and Kelly Rowland from Destiny's Child, who also had straight hair. That's what I learned to consider as beautiful.

I could not afford the hair treatments of these celebrities, but as a teenager I discovered that if I extended my hair on the ironing table and iron it with the cloth iron it would look "beautiful". I laugh now about that anecdote of my teenage years, but if I reflect on it I conclude that I actually hated my hair. Based on all the external influence and the lack of representation I saw, it made sense that I hated it. I was conditioned to hate it.

I've been considering going natural for a while, and I have had friends and colleagues encouraging me to do it. Their support made me wonder: am I exaggerating or is this 'pressure to conform' real? According to research, the pressure is real, especially on the workfloor. Racial discrimination against Blacks also includes discrimination against Black women's hair. Black women are being judged differently based on hair texture and hairstyle.

There is a common practice called "code switching" which explains why I straighten my hair. According to Harvard Business Review, it involves adjusting one's "speech, appearance, behaviour, and expression in ways that will optimise the comfort of others in exchange for fair treatment, quality service, and employment opportunities."

Showing yourself authentically is easier said than done, especially for women of colour. In the corporate world the norms of what is considered professional are set and enforced by Eurocentric beauty standards which are white by default. Black women are disproportionately impacted by them, and are excluded by design. A common survival tactic among Black people and people of colour is to adapt how we look to make other people comfortable with being around us. In a corporate setting chances are high that there are not a lot of people looking like us, so any adjustment we can make to fit in can make a big difference.

Black people are forced to negotiate our authenticity with our opportunities for advancement. And that is at every stage of your career. There is a famous video of Obama greeting the locker room of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team. In the clip, you see a clear difference between how Obama greets a white assistant coach and how he greets the Black NBA player Kevin Durant.

Obama's clip showing how he "code switched" went viral. Comedians Key and Peele made a sketch on it.

For women in general our appearance is an aspect that is scrutinised in our professional life. For Black women in particular, hair is a constant struggle that goes from self-love and self- acceptance, all the way to strategic choices for career advancement. Black, natural hair has been stigmatised and considered dirty and unkept. This stigma has led to Black women to adapt their hairstyles via different treatments. A study by Dove found that Black women are 80% more likely to change their natural hair to meet social norms or expectations at work. In 2017 the hair industry sold 525 millions of dollars worth of hair relaxers to Black people. 99% of the U.S. Hair & Beauty's customers are Black. However, 70% of the businesses are owned by Korean-Americans. This shows that although Black women are being unfairly impacted by societal norms and corporate grooming policies, they are also not the ones reaping the economical benefits.

I have come across LinkedIn posts and comments of people comparing natural hair styles like an afro, dreadlocks, and cornrows with extreme styles like tattoos or pink-dyed hair. These are the same people who advocate for equality. However, they confuse equality with 'sameness'. The fact that Black women can not be seen as normal while wearing the hair that grows out of their head naturally shows how narrow our beauty standards are. It's these standards that make it so difficult for many Black women, myself included, to celebrate our own natural beauty.

I've been using a Brazilian Keratin hair treatment for the last five years. I've become addicted to it. I did it twice per year and couldn't stand seeing my hair roots growing back in. I liked that it was easy to keep and it always looked good. I got compliments about my hair being straight and shiny. But I also began losing a lot of hair. I remember always having a big afro and now my hair was weak and thin. My hair brush was always full of hair in the morning. I knew that I had to do something about it. In March, after I started working from home, I decided to give my hair a break. During the Covid pandemic I was not going to straighten it or use heat anymore. But this soon proved to be not only good for my hair's health, but also for my mental health. I was not feeling the pressure to look 'professional', or impress anyone. I could be myself and that included embracing my natural look. I have learned to love how I look, and to create my own rules about how I want to look, naturally. From this process, I have gotten three main takeaways:

Black, natural hair connects Black women. Our hair is an important aspect of our identities as Black women. Nappy, kinky, curly is just how our hair is, and that is ok. This is something we have in common. The African diaspora is huge, and oftentimes we don't even speak the same language. However, we have a special connection with each other. An important aspect of that connection is how we look. It's rarely about where we come from geographically, or about which percentage of Blackness there is in your genes. It is about looking like brothers and sisters. The size of our lips, the tone of our skin, and the texture of our hair connects us with each other, and with our ancestors. It is a sign of our heritage and our shared culture as people of African descent. It reminds us that we are not alone.

I wanted to be valued for my knowledge and skills, but meanwhile I was hiding my authentic self.

Black, natural hair is empowering. The history of the African diaspora has been marked by oppression and poverty. Our ancestors were fighters for freedom. Their sole existence was a sign of rebelliousness. In the past months I have learned that embracing and loving the way I look is a way to honour what they fought for. Many times I straightened my hair to fit in, and to not call too much attention to myself at work. I wanted to be valued for my knowledge and skills, but meanwhile I was hiding my authentic self. I was scared to be seen for who I am. And I am a Black woman. There are many other things that make up who I am, but they are all influenced by the fact that I am a woman of African descent. This single fact about my identity has boosted my personality and my capabilities. I've concluded that I do want my authentic self to be seen, and want to take my space and own my presence in every room I walk into. I am going to use my curls, braids, or afro as tools of empowerment.

Black, natural hair inspires the future. I want to be the difference that I want to see in the world. That difference starts by seeing more Black women in positions of leadership and power. One of the reasons why I am on this quest is because I want to empower the next generation, to help them believe that they can get as far as I get with their dreams and goals. When I was growing up my role models were straightening their hair to fit in. The entertainment industry is a hard environment for Black women. But times are changing and I do not want other teenagers to use a clothing iron on their hair to fit a beauty standard that already excluded them. I want to be a role model on how I go about with my body and my looks. For myself, and for the next generation of women who look like me, and for those who come from where I come from.

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Done with code switching: my journey to loving my natural Black hair

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Working from home made me reflect on the way I look as a Black woman, not to others, but to myself. I decided to embrace my natural hair. Here's what I learned.

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The people in the comments are saying that she has a "hard wig", I think her wig looks absolutely fine. Not everyone likes full wigs.

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Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.

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The whole time while watching this, I was like where are the black features?? I thought I was tripping for a second.

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Let's make an Afro Stile with Pepper and Glitter! 🎨 #art #diy #crafts | Artist Oh My God | INNA · You and I

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Let's make an Afro Stile with Pepper and Glitter! 🎨 #art #diy #crafts. INNA · You and I

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 PsychoHairapy | Hair + Mental Health on Instagram: "When your father is a natural psychohairapist. 🥺🩷 our parents can shape so much of our experiences with our natural hair. We love to see them uplifting and loving on their children’s hair. Thanks for sharing this moment  @taliahnoir !"

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This is the type of parent I aspire to be because as someone who has deal with self image problems it really helps to have someone tell you that what you're thinking is not true and that you're normal

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 PsychoHairapy | Hair + Mental Health on Instagram: "When your father is a natural psychohairapist. 🥺🩷 our parents can shape so much of our experiences with our natural hair. We love to see them uplifting and loving on their children’s hair. Thanks for sharing this moment  @taliahnoir !"

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29K likes, 1,223 comments -  psychohairapyApril 15, 2024 on : "When your father is a natural psychohairapist. 🥺🩷 our parents can shape so much of our experiences with our natural hair. We love t...". 

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 jonathan on Instagram: "the curly crusading crook strikes again👹 

#jboogyytakeover #tiktok #comedy"

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This the type of time I'm all 2024, 2025 and beyond

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 jonathan on Instagram: "the curly crusading crook strikes again👹 

#jboogyytakeover #tiktok #comedy"

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92K likes, 728 comments -  j.boogyyApril 9, 2024 on : "the curly crusading crook strikes again👹 

#jboogyytakeover #tiktok #comedy". 

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Top 3 biggest lies told to black people frfr #fyp #viral #NextLevelDish #hair #hairtips #growinghair 

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Top 3 biggest lies told to black people frfr #fyp #viral #NextLevelDish #hair #hairtips #growinghair
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I have always heard this in school, but never saw it until now.

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I have always heard this in school, but never saw it until now.

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“Dear Little Black Girl, Your hair has History. “ -SincerelyAFM  . . #blackhair #bhm #blackhistorymonth #blackhairstorymonth #cornrows #explore #ｓｉｎｃｅｒｅｌｙａｆｍ🌹 #keepingupwithkeisha 

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“Dear Little Black Girl, Your hair has History. “ -SincerelyAFM . . #blackhair #bhm #blackhistorymonth #blackhairstorymonth #cornrows #explore ｓｉｎｃｅｒｅｌｙａｆｍ🌹 #keepingupwithkeisha
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What are your favorite natural hair care products??

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I was doing some self care which included Nair and it made me wonder how similar it is to a perm. Apparently no lye relaxers and Nair have the same active ingredients

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Ok, Hair Removal Creams Are Safe, But Are They Effective?

Nair™ hair removal creams are both safe and effective. For decades Nair™ has successfully helped thousands achieve silky-smooth, hair-free skin. From short shorts to wool suits and everything in between, you provide the outfit, and Nair™ will take care of the touchably smooth skin. In fact, the smooth results from Nair™ last days longer than the results of other hair removal methods, except for waxing and laser removal which have longer lasting results than depilatories. And Nair™ also eliminates issues like razor stubble, nicks and cuts. The active ingredients in Nair™ are similar to those used in at-home hair treatments like perms and relaxers. Effective on all hair types from fine to coarse, Nair™ removes hair and is gentle on skin.

How Does Nair™ Affect Skin?

When used properly, Nair™ leaves skin soft and radiant. As Nair™ dissolves the protein bonds in hair, it gently exfoliates. When the hair is wiped away, beautiful, glowing skin is revealed. Like any product, Nair™ affects everyone differently and must be used responsibly and according to instructions.

How to Ensure Safe, Successful Hair Removal with Nair™

These tips will help make your hair removal experience a smooth one, resulting in the soft, luminous skin you deserve. In the event of skin sensitivity to hair removal creams, there are several

If skin is irritated, sunburned or otherwise damaged, wait until it's completely healed before using any hair removal method.

Do not exfoliate immediately before or after using a hair removal cream.

Carefully read and follow all instructions included with the product.

Always perform a skin patch test before every application, even if you've successfully used Nair™ before. Skin chemistry is constantly changing and can be affected by environmental factors.

If any irritation occurs during the patch test, rinse the product away immediately and discard the remaining product.

Avoid sun exposure for 24 hours after application.

other methods of hair removal that can be used. Whatever your hair removal journey, Nair™ is here to provide information and support to help you achieve the most healthy and beautiful version of you. We've got your back. Or legs. Or upper lip - you get the idea.

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Yes! Nair™ hair removal creams are safe when used as directed, easy to use, and specially formulated with beautiful, healthy skin as the priority.

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We talk a lot about this in class, about how black men have the privilege of not being committed to their hair as much as black women. Whether that is through length or the style. They have creative liberty!

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Nara Smith Braids Discussion + History Lesson

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Nara Smith Braids Discussion + History Lesson

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This explains what certain styles were used for really well! I suggest everyone watches this, it made me appreciate the styles we wear so much more. I knew braids and other styles were used as maps but I didn't know what each style represented.

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“Nara Smith braids” a quick history lesson #foryoupage#relatable#blacktiktok#narasmith#narasmithbraids#braids#trending#blackgirlhairstyles#history#nara#narasmith#braids#foryoupage
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She's getting a lot of praise for calling it a quick weave as opposed to extensions. How do y'all feel about this?

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How do y’all feel about dreads on infants?🤨

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How do y’all feel about dreads on infants?🤨

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I am personally not a fan of this at all.

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https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLAJe5mM/

https://www.tiktok.com/@itsss._tyonna/video/7354574084258188587?_r=1&_t=8lJjrJhswag

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#senioryear #prom2k24
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my curls came out so cute…s/o to my mama🥹🩷

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my curls came out so cute…s/o to my mama🥹🩷

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Vikings were the first to introduce braids to the world. Braids weren’t invented by a skin color.

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Vikings were the first to introduce braids to the world. Braids weren’t invented by a skin color. pic.twitter.com/m2MvWAHkbL
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Vikings were the first to introduce braids to the world. Braids weren’t invented by a skin color.

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praying that I don’t come off as “unprofessional”… I have an event to attend later on this evening. 

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praying that I don’t come off as “unprofessional”… I have an event to attend later on this evening. 

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Oop... wait. I have never heard this before.

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Oop... wait. I have never heard this before.

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I’m here to educate as well #hairtype #greenscreen #texasstylist #naturalhair #cosmetologist #blackgirlfollow #DontQuitYourDaydream 

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@yaniglamhair
I’m here to educate as well #hairtype #greenscreen #texasstylist #naturalhair #cosmetologist #blackgirlfollow #DontQuitYourDaydream
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Okay wait.. because we were talking about these 20v1 and smash of passes being the modern day slave auction.

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Okay wait.. because we were talking about these 20v1 and smash of passes being the modern day slave auction.

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I want better for my people 😔 #fyp #viral #trending OG CREDS: @Anna Nicole 

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I want better for my people 😔 #fyp #viral #trending OG CREDS: @Anna Nicole
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Are these gimmicks? Since when did the old flexi rod/ perm rod set stop working?

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Do y’all believe In a certain blonde for black people?

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Do y’all believe In a certain blonde for black people?

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School punishment for Black student's hair is legal in CROWN Act lawsuit, judge rules

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I’m still confused on how he lost the case when the CROWN act included details on preventing discrimination against hair texture. I hope he gets the justice that he deserves.

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A judge ruled Thursday that the punishment faced by a Black high school student in Texas for refusing to change his hairstyle does not violate the state's CROWN Act, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination, according to ABC owned KTRK.

Darryl George, 18, has been banned from attending regular classes at Barbers Hill High School in Mont Belvieu by the school district. He has been directed to in-school suspension and an off-site disciplinary program since Aug. 31, 2023, according to his mother Darresha George.

The school claimed that the length of his dreadlocks violated their dress and grooming code. Darryl George's dreadlocks are braided and wrapped up on top of his head.

Darryl George has been facing in-school suspension since Aug. 31 because of his dreadlocks.

The CROWN Act, which stands for "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair," was passed with a bipartisan vote in the Texas legislature and signed into law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott last May.

"... being an American requires conformity with the positive benefit of unity, and being a part of something bigger than yourself," Greg Poole, the superintendent of Barbers Hill ISD, said through a full-page, paid ad in the Houston Chronicle on Jan. 14.

Poole told ABC News in a statement in January that Barbers Hill dress code was not in violation of the CROWN Act which Texas enacted last September.

"The CROWN Act was meant to allow braids, locs or twists, which the district has always allowed. The law was never intended to allow unlimited student expression," Poole said in a statement.

Candice Matthews, a local activist close to the family, criticized Poole for his stance.

"This is very dangerous and he [BHISD Superintendent Greg Poole] has no business having any type of oversight of children and their educational journey," Matthews told ABC News in part through a statement in January.

The school district told ABC News in a statement in September they filed the lawsuit through the judicial system of Texas to help them clarify the terms of the CROWN Act and whether the length of hair is a factor in the law.

"Any student dress or grooming policy adopted by a school district, including a student dress or grooming policy for any extracurricular activity, may not discriminate against a hair texture or protective hairstyle commonly or historically associated with race," according to the CROWN Act. "'Protective hairstyle' includes braids, locks and twists.'"

Darryl George's family filed a federal lawsuit in September against Abbott and the state's Attorney General Ken Paxton for allegedly not enforcing the state's CROWN Act.

The family alleges in the complaint that Darryl George has been subjected to "improper discipline and abrogation of both his Constitutional and state rights," as a result of the governor's and the AG's failure to provide equal protection and due process under the law for the plaintiffs; ensuring school districts and schools refrain from discrimination based on race and sex and from using the CROWN Act of Texas to cause outright race and discrimination, according to a copy of the lawsuit ABC News obtained.

Abbott and Paxton did not respond to ABC News' request for comment at the time of the lawsuit.
ABC News' Kiara Alfonseca contributed to this report.

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School punishment for Black student's hair is legal in CROWN Act lawsuit, judge rules

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A judge ruled Thursday that punishment faced by a Black high school student for his hairstyle does not violate the CROWN Act.

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I actually love this style and think Black women (and Black people in general) have always been the catalysts for creativity in hair styles. Plus, it's not that out-there to me. People color their hair and put designs in it all the time, now they've just found a way to put a twist on lace fronts, which are in style now. In any case, I'm going to be really frustrated as well when somebody non-Black does this style and gets so much attention and support for it.

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Black and white folk have called Black women creativity and ingenuity ghetto until that very piece of creativity or ingenuity is done by or on a white wealthy and/or luxury platform. https://t.co/lCpPtJInmd

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Black and white folk have called Black women creativity and ingenuity ghetto until that very piece of creativity or ingenuity is done by or on a white wealthy and/or luxury platform. https://t.co/lCpPtJInmd

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What’s Your Take On This? https://t.co/vNmrhIv6Tx

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Black and white folk have called Black women creativity and ingenuity ghetto until that very piece of creativity or ingenuity is done by or on a white wealthy and/or luxury platform. https://t.co/lCpPtJInmd
— Jett Jackson (@pgLanes) April 2, 2024

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What’s Your Take On This? https://t.co/vNmrhIv6Tx

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Free online version of Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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Free online version of Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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Is this something new, a placenta perm? A lot of problematic things happen when a child is born such as checking the ears and fingers to determine skin tone, but the phrase placenta perm is new to me. These days it seems like instead of making sure the baby is healthy parents, family, or outsiders are more worried about superficial things.

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I’m reposting this tik tok because I like the hairstyle, but also because I admire people who are able to braid and style their own hair so creatively. I hope that I can learn to braid my own hair one day, so that I can pass it on to someone else.

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@thebraidbar33

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Doja Cat Talking about how people have been comparing her hair to Pubic Hair, Carpet, and Sheep’s Wool…

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Doja Cat Talking about how people have been comparing her hair to Pubic Hair, Carpet, and Sheep’s Wool…

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Doja Cat addresses comments comparing her hair to pubic hair. https://t.co/ry0wQEf255

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— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) March 30, 2024

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Doja Cat addresses comments comparing her hair to pubic hair.

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 ESSENCE on Instagram: "‘Twas the night before Easter, and all through the house, not a dress was wrinkled, and every pair of pants was cuffed. 

The burners on the stove were turned up high. As you hold your ear, with Vasline on your neck, you pray to God that Big Mama’s hand doesn’t slip! 

Happy Easter Eve!"

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essence on March 30, 2024: "‘Twas the night before Easter, and all through the house, not a dress was wrinkled, and every pair of pants was cuffed. 

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 💚 Naturalchixs LLC 💜 on Instagram: "Y’ALL SEEN THIS DONE BEFORE ? 

• @kosichki_u_lisichki Изготовление и приплетение ДЕ комплекта косичек
Косички делаю под заказ, в любом цвете
Приплетение к вашим волосам занимает 1,5-2 часа
Срок носки до 2 месяцев
Косички можно снять самостоятельно
Материал многоразовый

#hair #protectivestyles #braids #reels #instagram"

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11K likes, 866 comments - naturalchixs on March 28, 2024: "Y’ALL SEEN THIS DONE BEFORE ? 

• @kosichki_u_lisichki Изготовление и приплетение ДЕ комплекта к�..."

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We’ve already discussed the perm having negative effects on our hair. Now, they’re saying it’s caused cancer, and I’m not surprised. The perm contains so many chemicals no telling what other things it has caused on our Black women.

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 Support Black Colleges ✊🏾 on Instagram: "What’s your favorite hairstyle on a woman? 😍 I want to see yalls below! Ty

@abrahamcreates"

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I love seeing Black men embrace and show love to the hairstyles Black women wear.These young men also have a lot of knowledge on the various styles. I love to see it.

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 Support Black Colleges ✊🏾 on Instagram: "What’s your favorite hairstyle on a woman? 😍 I want to see yalls below! Ty

@abrahamcreates"

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1,396 likes, 72 comments - supportblackcollege on March 28, 2024: "What’s your favorite hairstyle on a woman? 😍 I want to see yalls below! Ty

@abrahamcreates"

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she cannot be serious (and i know she's being 100% serious)

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This girl is asking permission to do Box Braids because Nara smith got them and it’s been her dream since she was a kid. Lol be so fr

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This girl is asking permission to do Box Braids because Nara smith got them and it’s been her dream since she was a kid. Lol be so fr https://t.co/Mzdcey1uz1

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This girl is asking permission to do Box Braids because Nara smith got them and it’s been her dream since she was a kid. Lol be so fr pic.twitter.com/Mzdcey1uz1
— 🐇🫧 (@bisouscherie) March 25, 2024

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This girl is asking permission to do Box Braids because Nara smith got them and it’s been her dream since she was a kid. Lol be so fr https://t.co/Mzdcey1uz1

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This girl is asking permission to do Box Braids because Nara smith got them and it’s been her dream since she was a kid. Lol be so fr https://t.co/Mzdcey1uz1

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This girl is asking permission to do Box Braids because Nara smith got them and it’s been her dream since she was a kid. Lol be so fr

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nobody even asked for this but idc🤸🏽‍♂️ #foryou #quickweave #chicagohairstylist #nighttimehairroutine 

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@jjadynann
nobody even asked for this but idc🤸🏽‍♂️ #foryou #quickweave #chicagohairstylist #nighttimehairroutine
♬ No Lyrics - Kilo G

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As black women do yall wash yall hair in the shower or the kitchen sink???? I was talking to this boy and he was saying how he typically only hear about white women washing their hair in the shower. I thought this was very interesting because I share the same experience. I have never washed my hair in the shower and have never known a black women to do so either.......What's yall take on this ?

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Can anyone remember, not too long ago, when natural hair was ugly? 🧍🏾‍♀️ I can!😒

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Watch the whole thing. I promise gets worse (Had to shorten to video to post)

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Tbh I wasn’t going to post this because I didn’t want people to think this is how we  speak in our home because we don’t, at all. I probably tell my kids how beautiful they are and how much I love them more times a day than I can even count. I’ll admit that I need to do better on how I speak about myself. Oaklynn definitely put me in check today. 

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My heart truly broke when the little girl said that her hair was ugly. This is really just to remind us to speak positive affirmations into ourselves and our hair, especially as a Black collective (and around children).

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Tbh I wasn’t going to post this because I didn’t want people to think this is how we  speak in our home because we don’t, at all. I probably tell my kids how beautiful they are and how much I love them more times a day than I can even count. I guess this is just a reminder to us moms and women in general to speak to our own self with kindness, little ears are always listening/watching. I’ll admit that I need to do better on how I speak about myself. Oaklynn definitely put me in check today. 

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@thewilliamsonfam
Tbh I wasn’t going to post this because I didn’t want people to think this is how we speak in our home because we don’t, at all. I probably tell my kids how beautiful they are and how much I love them more times a day than I can even count. I guess this is just a reminder to us moms and women in general to speak to our own self with kindness, little ears are always listening/watching. I’ll admit that I need to do better on how I speak about myself. Oaklynn definitely put me in check today.
♬ original sound - Da’ana Williamson

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As much as I like Meg (and Sia at some point in 2015), I can't help but wonder how everyone in the video and in the comments is so fixated on Sia being out publicly without her face covered but not on the fact that she's wearing cornrows. I hate that society has normalized white women indulging in Black hairstyles to the point where people ignore/disregard it.

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Megan Thee Stallion asking Sia where her bangs are is all of us😭 #JusticeForTheBangs #Sia #fyp #ParisHilton #megantheestallion 

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@intofurler
Megan Thee Stallion asking Sia where her bangs are is all of us😭 #JusticeForTheBangs #Sia #fyp #ParisHilton #megantheestallion
♬ original sound - Intofurler

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 Williams Family on Instagram: "Embracing every strand of connection. Washing, detangling, moisturizing and getting braids. It’s more than haircare- it’s heart-care. #familyties #hairlove #braids #openadoption"

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1M likes, 12K comments - thatdadlove on March 11, 2024: "Embracing every strand of connection. Washing, detangling, moisturizing and getting braids. It’s more than haircare- it’s heart-care...."

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Would yall ever get a silk press at ulta?

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Would yall ever get a silk press at ulta?

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Personally, I would never get my hair done at Ulta. I feel like we could save ourselves a lot of heartache if we didn't go into these white establishments expecting great outcomes with our hair.

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I've been seeing this service on tiktok more and more. How do yall feel about this?

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The girl in this displayed the reality of shrinkage. I can relate because my curls love to shrink, no matter how much I try to stretch my hair.

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A simple, you look nice today... Or no comment at all it's fine 😂 #blackatwork #happymonday | Jazmyn W

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What’s crazy about this video is this is how some women are actually treated by their white counterparts. I don’t understand why we can’t given a simple compliment about our hair, without going over board.

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A simple, you look nice today... Or no comment at all it's fine 😂 #blackatwork #happymonday | Jazmyn W

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A simple, you look nice today... Or no comment at all it's fine 😂 #blackatwork #happymonday.

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I love that she’s getting to start out so early with a luxury hair, nail, and makeup experience! You can tell that her parents don’t play about her and that she really feels glamorous at the end with her pink ponytail. This really warmed my heart.

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I cannot handle this level of cuteness in one sitting 😫

And the end is, omg  😭

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I cannot handle this level of cuteness in one sitting 😫

And the end is, omg  😭 https://t.co/vZZsLZzLEn

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I cannot handle this level of cuteness in one sitting 😫

And the end is, omg 😭 pic.twitter.com/vZZsLZzLEn
— norah~ small but mighty 🔥 (@_Norah__D_) March 9, 2024

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I cannot handle this level of cuteness in one sitting 😫

And the end is, omg  😭 https://t.co/vZZsLZzLEn

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I cannot handle this level of cuteness in one sitting 😫

And the end is, omg  😭 https://t.co/vZZsLZzLEn

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I cannot handle this level of cuteness in one sitting 😫

And the end is, omg  😭

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This is really cool. I rarely see men talking about their barber shop businesses while  trying to expand their skills and treat their customers.

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childish curls?

how yall feel about this conversation?

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We were just talking about this…human hair wigs made from Women in India

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We were just talking about this…human hair wigs made from Women in India

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 ZlikeHair on Instagram: "How do I clean my braided hair? #hairjourney #hairtutorials #explorepage #satisfyingvideos #blackgirimagic #hairstyles #ponytail #braids# hairextensions#rawhair #blackgirlhairstyles #inspiration #hairweave #melaninpoppin #braidideas #arroganttae #tiktokviral #naturalhairstyles #boxbraidsatlanta #transformation #knotlessbraids #topknot #bohostyle #topbun #knotbun #trendinghair #braids"

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I came across this on my TL and I was baffled cause I've never seen anything like this. Is this is a good way to do this? Is this even necessary?

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 ZlikeHair on Instagram: "How do I clean my braided hair? #hairjourney #hairtutorials #explorepage #satisfyingvideos #blackgirimagic #hairstyles #ponytail #braids# hairextensions#rawhair #blackgirlhairstyles #inspiration #hairweave #melaninpoppin #braidideas #arroganttae #tiktokviral #naturalhairstyles #boxbraidsatlanta #transformation #knotlessbraids #topknot #bohostyle #topbun #knotbun #trendinghair #braids"

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275K likes, 12K comments - zlikehair on February 17, 2024: "How do I clean my braided hair? #hairjourney #hairtutorials #explorepage #satisfyingvideos #black..."

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I honestly believe they are turning into the new white women…

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I honestly believe they are turning into the new white women…

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https://www.instagram.com/p/C4YdHq1PebZ/?igsh=MTk3bjhvcjdnanBsaQ==

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"We can't wear braids, but yall can imitate our hair" ... lol please

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I personally have never seen a hair hair/repair brand do something like this! Instead of simply saying "for 4c hair" or "for curly hair", they took pictures of different kinds of hair patterns and labelled them to help the user navigate their products. What do y'all think of this feature and the brand overall?

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Healthy hair starts at the foundation, with a healthy scalp. Find your Cécred hair routine whether your hair is coily, curly, wavy, or straight.

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1,117 likes, 28 comments - afrocentricfilmscollaborative on March 9, 2024: "✨🖤✨"

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As professionals, you should know not to use small tooth combs to deangle black hair.

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As professionals, you should know not to use small tooth combs to deangle black hair.

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@ohdat.miracle
It was just lemon water #fpy#kidhairstyles#youngmom#quickweavetutorial
♬ Scars To Your Beautiful - 🎶🫶🏾

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We were just talking about this! Why Indian hair is the preferred option for weave... what do yall think about his opinion lol?

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I’m convinced….A.I. is the devil! What do we keep making these “what if white had black….?” Like please lol😂

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I’m convinced….A.I. is the devil! What do we keep making these “what if white had black….?” Like please lol😂

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 The Shade Room on Instagram: "#TSRWhatIfz: Y’all know the switch up of a hairstyle could make a big difference. So what if these vanilla zaddies rocked these hairstyles, would you be here for it? (📸: @gettyimages, @psimdope) ✍🏾: #TSRStaffJW"

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18K likes, 3,591 comments - theshaderoom on March 8, 2024: "#TSRWhatIfz: Y’all know the switch up of a hairstyle could make a big difference. So what if th..."

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Representation of Black Men and Their Hair 

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Representation of Black Men and Their Hair 

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I love this creator because he always displays black culture/lifestyle in such a fashionable way. I love this video because of the variety of hairstyles he displays.

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@samirsabe_
Black Brotherhood directed by myself
♬ original sound - ⋆｡ﾟ☁︎｡⋆｡ ﾟ☾ ﾟ｡ Vee

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not too concerned about the airpods, but his braid design is too dope not to share

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Just wanted to let y’all know there are free skin care and hair care products in the UC today!

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Better Documentary than Good Hair:  The Hair Tales

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Better Documentary than Good Hair:  The Hair Tales

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This is something to remedy the unserious Chris Rock.

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Executive produced by Oprah Winfrey, Tracee Ellis Ross and Michaela angela Davis, "The Hair Tales" leads the audience through a revelatory journey connecting the personal tales of phenomenal Black women to broader societal and historic themes. The stories shared in the series offer an honest and layered look into the complex culture of Black hair and, ultimately, Black women's identity, beauty, cultural and social contributions and humanity.

Guests featured include the inimitable Oprah Winfrey, Emmy® nominee Issa Rae, GRAMMY® nominees Chlöe Bailey and Chika, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and "black-ish" star Marsai Martin, alongside brilliant scholars, industry and cultural leaders, hair professionals and influential contributors including Esi Eggleston Bracey, Dr. Noliwe Rooks, Mickalene Thomas and Meshell Ndegeocello, to name a few.

"The Hair Tales" is produced by Culture House, Joy Mill Entertainment, Tetravision and Harpo Films. Raeshem Nijhon, Carri Twigg and Kisha Imani Cameron also serve as executive producers.

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Executive produced by Oprah Winfrey, Tracee Ellis Ross and Michaela angela Davis, "The Hair Tales" leads the audience through a revelatory journey connecting the personal tales of phenomenal Black women to broader societal and historic themes.

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I've been trying to break out of the "picture day/event" hairstyles like a silk press or a sew in. Funny enough when I want to try a new style, I look up hairstyles that Issa Rae wears because she is known to always have a cute natural updo and I love it. And she has had her hair at every length so she gives versatility.

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‘Insecure’ Issa Rae Just Pitched a Black ‘Gossip Girl’ And We're So Here for It — Femestella | Natural afro hairstyles, Issa rae hairstyles, Natural hair styles for black women

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Feb 8, 2023 - Insecure creator and star Issa Rae has the best idea for a new TV show. Think black Gossip Girl. Can someone please fund this asap?