“How I unlearned the internalised prejudice I had as a Black woman – one braid at a time”

Posted: 19th June 2025

In this article, the author reflects on her journey as a Black British woman unlearning internalized prejudice around her natural hair. For years, she wore “safe” hairstyles to avoid negative stereotypes and microaggressions in white-dominated spaces. A trip to Jamaica inspired her to explore a wider variety of afro-centric styles, helping her reconnect with her identity and challenge ingrained notions of professionalism and beauty rooted in Eurocentric standards. Through this evolution, she found empowerment, community, and cultural pride, realizing that her hair was not just about style but a powerful expression of self-worth and resistance.

Source: The Guardian
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