Relaxed vs. Natural: Beyond Beauty — It’s About Identity
For decades, the “relaxed versus natural” hair debate has divided opinions across Africa and the diaspora. What seems like a...
Crown Care
The Wig Economy: Empowerment or Eurocentric Pressure?
Across Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Accra, wigs have become more than a beauty accessory, they’re a lifestyle. Step into any...
Hair in the Workplace: Respectability Politics and African Professionalism
In many African offices today, there’s an unspoken rule: professionalism still wears a Western face. From banks to media houses,...
The Natural Hair Movement: Liberation or New Pressure?
“What began as freedom can quietly become another form of expectation.” Across Nigeria and the global African diaspora, the natural...
The Church, Culture, and the Politics of African Women’s Hair
“In African churches, the conversation about hair has never just been about style it’s about spirituality, submission, and identity.” Across...
Afro Hair Texture and Care
In contemporary Africa and the diaspora, "Natural Roots" represents a powerful movement embracing the unique beauty, versatility, and health of...
The Cultural Significance of African Hairstyles
In Africa, hair is far more than just a biological feature; it is a "Crown of Identity," a powerful canvas...
Uncoiled and Unapologetic
From the tightly coiled strands that defy gravity to the cascading waves that dance with every movement, natural Black hair...
The Rich History of African Hairstyles
From the intricate artistry of cornrows that map out ancestral stories to the gravity-defying majesty of an Afro proclaiming cultural...
Weaving History, Identity and Empowerment
African braiders are not simply stylists; they are artists, historians, and cultural custodians. They possess a deep understanding of hair...
