“I am Black but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon. Look not upon me because I am Black because the sun hath scorched me.”  —Song of Solomon

The 1960s not only birthed a political revolution, it created a Black cultural renaissance that impacted music, art, beauty and fashion. Known as the “Black is Beautiful” movement, the era brought a renewed sense of identity and pride.

We women tend to believe that much of our physical beauty lies in our hair, its texture, the way we wear it and its length. Although it doesn’t necessarily hold true, many women believe wavy, curly, and silky hair has the best texture. But does hair define who we are? Our passion for hair has become an expression of fitting with what many consider “good hair.” As we tend to search for what we call “good hair” we often find ourselves spending more money on hair extensions than we realize.