It's Time To Stop Criticizing Black Women's Hair

DESIGN BY TIANA CRISPINO / STOCKSY

BYRDIE: A prickly cringe blanket covers me sometimes when I talk about hair. Throughout my career, there's been a stark difference when addressing natural hair, wigs, and weaves; in contrast to the baby-blonde beach waves and sexy tousled shags that blow up on the internet. In office settings, I've participated in and eavesdropped on conversations about Black women and our hair—and always come out exhausted. The difference is this: There's always an explanation when it comes to Black women and our hair. There's always a method or reason to be explained—we can never just be. Read more.