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      <image:caption>Early Memories Modupe Akinola grew up in a West African household. At a young age, she rocked cornrows and African plaits. Going to school, her hair was often the center of attention. Her uniqueness brought her pride and anxiety. Growing up, Modupe had her hair permed. Those chemicals, which molded her hair to fit the European standard, made her happy and gave her a sense of belonging. Her first experience of hair trauma was only in the fourth grade, when the perm destroyed her hair. In high school, she received another perm. In twelfth grade, she got box braids for the first time. She would pretend that the long braids trailing down her back were her real hair, as she wished for her hair to fall down her back instead of sitting up on her head. As she grew older, she started to develop a closer relationship with her hair and appreciated what it gave her. The Journey Begins During Modupe’s junior year, her sister started her hair journey. She felt inspired watching her sister proudly embrace her natural hair. So she took the chance and got a big chop. Her family was disappointed and encouraged her to get a perm to remove the curls from her head, but she refused and instead embraced the natural beauty of her hair. In her senior year of college, she took the first step toward finding her hair confidence and security. She decided to get locs, and thirty years later, her locs are still beautiful and healthy. She sought the right hairstyle that made her feel confident, attractive, and herself. Confidence, Identity &amp; Healing Modupe learned to embrace her natural beauty. She let her locs grow naturally without visiting a loctician for 15 years. Growing her hair herself gave her a sense of confidence and pride. Locs often symbolize self-awareness and respect; their versatility and beauty have boosted Ms. Akinola’s confidence in herself and her hair. Hair Care &amp; Routine Modupe visits the hairdresser every month and a half to have her locs twisted and styled. Every couple of days, she makes sure to oil her scalp, and, of course, she always keeps her edges laid. (Me too, Modupe!) Community &amp; Culture In Modupe’s personal and professional current life, she has embraced her locs without any negative comments. However, she reflected that when she had her natural afro, she was treated differently than now, even though both styles were natural. Modupe is confident in herself and her hair; she doesn’t let anyone or anything dictate how she should wear her hair, while maintaining a professional image. But at the end of the day, when she gets home, she is just another black woman like us. People will try to judge you, but don’t let anyone change who you are. Modupe’s Words of Wisdom for Those Who Are Starting Their Hair Journeys You're beautiful on the inside; no hair can change how you feel about yourself. You must first love and trust yourself before embarking on your journey. Surround yourself with support and with those who have had previous natural hair journeys.  Don't rule out locs!! Work on changing deeply rooted stereotypes.  The health of your hair is always the most important. Stop giving money to the hair industry and support mental health. Don't let anyone tell you how your hair should look.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Culture &amp; Community - Hair Tales: Real Hair Stories by Real Women - Jenny Hemani</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hair &amp; Early Memories From a young age, Jenny Hemani remembers her family always telling her that she had to “take care” of her hair and “make sure [her hair] is done.” She also experienced her non-black friends asking why she only wore braids and not any other style. In the fifth grade, Jenny remembers many other black girls who rocked different styles, such as long, colorful box braids or silky straight hair. While her mother always styled her hair the same, in black medium-sized box braids, she sometimes added beads to the ends. The Journey Begins During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jenny had a lot of free time to experiment with various hairstyles, including puffs, Bantu knots, and mini twists. She watched many online videos that made her feel confident in her styling abilities and excited to try out new looks. Confidence, Identity &amp; Healing Jenny feels that the way her hair looks will affect how people perceive her. There is a lot of pressure in the black community to always have their hair done, or they are considered unattractive. Whenever Jenny gets a new style that she is a little unsure about, and it turns out better than she expected, she feels happy because she was able to step out of her comfort zone. She feels a sense of pride and joy when she receives a new hairstyle, as it marks a new chapter in her life. She has learned that her hair is not the problem; what matters is how she feels about it. When she takes more risks and styles her hair as she likes, rather than how others prefer, her hair feels and looks healthier as a result. Haircare &amp; Routine Jenny learned that her hair has better results when she uses less product. She likes to use African Pride Curling Cream to define her curls, Jamaican Castor Oil, Blue Magic Coconut Oil, and Shea Moisture to help strengthen her hair. For her edges, she uses Edge Fixer and Xtreme gel. She washes her hair every four weeks and uses African Pride, Camille Rose, and Tresemme. Community &amp; Culture Jenny has received indirect comments about her hair, such as “When are you getting your hair done?” or “Were you in a rush?” At her old job, [Someone] told her that her hairstyle (soft locs) was “too big” and wouldn’t fit in a hairnet (which it did). She rarely receives criticism, but when she does, she brushes it off, as it can be exhausting to explain the significance of her hair constantly. She is not someone who answers big, in-depth questions, especially when they come from someone who isn’t black, because it can be hard for them to put it in perspective. However, she doesn’t mind simple questions like, “How long did it take to get your hair done?” Or, “What’s the name of your hairstyle?” Jenny’s biggest influences are black YouTubers who create hair tutorials, ’90s sitcoms like Moesha and Girlfriends, black Disney stars like Raven-Symone and Coco Jones, and other black women in her life who have helped her gain confidence when it comes to her hair. Jenny’s Words of Wisdom for Those Who Are Starting Their Hair Journeys Your hair doesn’t define you; it’s just one of the many ways you express yourself, so don’t overthink it.</image:caption>
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