We've bleached, relaxed, and damaged our hair to make ourselves look more white
When I finally grew my old highlights long enough to cut them out, I felt free and excited. As a teenager who desperately hated all aspects of my appearance that make me look ‘other’ – like dark thick hair – I’d do what I could to mimic Caucasian ideals of beauty. Getting blonde and honey toned highlights was one of […]
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