the way my hair looks is very important, maybe
a little too important. Having untidy hair is
frowned upon. And not taking care of your hair
is directly linked to how well you will be able
to take care of your husband and home.
Towards the end of this never-ending
journey,I’m of the firm belief that ‘Africaness’
cannot be tied to a choice of hairstyle.
However you choose to take care of your
hair should not be up for debate. Heck, I’m
ready to call on the constitutional right to
freedom of choice for this one!
Maryse’s top hair tips:
• Braids and weaves are supposed to be
resting hairstyles to make sure your natural
hair grows long and healthy, as opposed
to a cover-up for a receding hairline. You
need to make sure that your braids, weaves
or cornrows are not too tight as this breaks
the hair. In addition, hairstyles should be
changed every 3 weeks.
• Castor Oil is amazing to make sure the hair
and scalp is moisturized. In addition, deep
conditioning once every 3 weeks is a must!
After speaking to women from all sides of the
hair spectrum, it’s obvious that as a black
woman, hair can never just be hair. It is
a statement, reflecting the battle against
stereotypes.
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