International Women's Day: I Am My Hair
Today is International Women's Day where across the world we love and acknowledge women. What makes a woman beautiful and worthy of praise? Everything. Everything from the inside out. We were brought into this world to complete it, and history proves time and time again that the world needs women. In just this past year, women have caused so much change, especially in the political world. Black women have stood out, especially. Black women helped to elect a Democrat to the US Senate in AL for the first time in more than 20 years. Black women. According to the National Election Poll, Black women are among the highest race of voters for the Democratic Party. Basically, we have influence.
In recognizing Black women's contribution to society we want to point out one of the most beautiful things about Black women: their hair. Curly, kinky, straight, wavy...you name it, we rock it! To celebrate Black women's hair on this day of women, we talked to some Black women to get their perspective on what their hair means to them. Read their comments below and be sure to shop our Hair Collection in honor of Black Women on International Women's Day!"I've always had an internal battle with my identity and the way my hair grew out of my head ever since I was a young girl.
Like many in the black community, my hair is representative of who I am as a woman. It took 22 years for me to appreciate my hair in its natural state but now I proudly wear it as a trophy of self acceptance. This is me!
I will look back on my hair transition as a chronicle of my journey from a girl to woman."- Danielle Davis
"I’ve had braids my whole life. Growing up I thought it was normal to wear braids all the time, rarely had it out natural. To me I was told having it out natural made it look unkept, I didn’t understand at a younger age. My style of braids reflect my mood, it defines my personality. It sets me apart from everyone else. Now I’m learning to embrace my natural hair more for what it is and I’ve seen that I’ve felt so powerful when I can rock my fro once in awhile. With braids I feel bold, with natural hair I feel fierce."-Uloma Okoro
"I don't have any real attachment to my hair enough to put much meaning on it. It used to be a big deal to me that I was natural, but now... it's just natural you know? I love that it's uniquely gravity-defying and coily, but beyond that, it's an accessory extension of my personal style. Effortless, soft, distinct, beautiful, me."-Zikora Odiaka
"My hair to me signifies freedom- it is a direct extension of my mood and style at any given time. What society deemed as "Good Hair" led me to a frustrating and anxiety-driven relationship with my hair for most of my life. Years of learning and fellowship with other black women have taught me to appreciate the true versatility and freedom my curls and kinks bring me."- Sharon Bako