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by Jay, 12th
Hair A conversation that flows smoothly in a conversation between black girls So much passion through the words we speak of something so simple Something we all connect with Something that lift us up when we are feeling low A new hair style Fulani braids, weave, marley twist, singles, Senegalese twist, natural hair I wear it all Also a conversation that’s awkward when speaking to someone with no history on black hair This conversation can become strange when someone other than my fellow black girls ask strange questions Is that your real hair? Is it fake? How long is your real hair? Do you not like your real hair? Can I touch? I am not a pet you cannot touch my hair Believing I don’t appreciate my natural hair because I wear weave and braids You don’t deserve to see my natural hair Hearing girls with straight hair complain about their hair being “nappy” Sweetie your hair is tangled NOT nappy I love my real hair which is why I take care of it Hot oil treatments and deep conditioning And all the weave and braids I wear it’s called a PROTECTIVE STYLE Understand the meaning behind these styles Educate yourself Comments are closed.
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AuthorsOakland Youth 6th-12th month
November 2019
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