Let’s talk hair care
Let’s talk hair care was a really inspiring session which taught us to love our hair. I had a brilliant time learning about my hair and how to take care of it.
They also talked about skin care and how to keep our faces nice and clean.
Hair was a sacred cultural and spiritual symbol in ancient African societies. Ancient African communities fashioned their hair for more than just style. Throughout the continent, a person’s hairstyle could tell you a lot about who they were and where they came from.
Braids and other intricate hairstyles were historically worn to signify marital status, age, religion, wealth and rank in society.
When free Black women in the South started wearing their hair in beautiful, elaborate styles that attracted a lot of attention, many saw it as a threat to the status quo. So, in 1786 the governor of Louisiana passed the Tignon Law, which required Black women to wear a tignon (scarf or wrap) over their hair as a way of signifying that they were members of the slave class, even if they were “free.” They followed the law, but rebelled by wearing beautiful, colourful fabrics adorned with jewels, turning the head wraps into glamorous, empowering fashion statements.
In summary, we need to embrace our natural black hair and we need to not be ashamed of who we are and what we look like.
Written by Naomi Walker – Aged 14
My daughter said, “It was a fun experience to learn about hair and skin care, and I want to thank people who was there caring for us”.
Great and positive education about our hair, to promote understanding, history and pride!
A well written piece – thank you for sharing!!
It was a pleasure spending time with the young ladies and hearing their hair stories and about their experiences. It was a privilege to share my knowledge and experience too!!
Power to our young women- empowered and equipped!!
When I entered into the hall I saw a group of young ladies focussed and engaging with the facilitators. The presentation was of a high quality and inspiring and made me also reflect on my own hair care regime.
The young ladies showed their excitement when they received their goodie bags and tried on their bonnets, which I noticed once on did not come off 😁.
I am looking forward to the next event. ‘let’s cook’
I did not attend , however I am blessed by the work that has been done. I encourage you all to stay focus and believe that you Can achieve great things in life.
God richly bless you all in Jesus Christ Name.
A wonderful reflection on the knowledge you gained and understanding of black hair historically- thank you so much for sharing. – keep blogging this was magnificent