As a Black woman, learning to love my hair has taken my entire life, and I know I am still not done just yet. In high school, I would straighten my hair or wear it underneath other hairstyles to hide it or because I didn’t want to deal with it. I know many other young women who feel the same way as I do.
I tend to hide my hair a lot, and through this, I have learned many ways to express my beauty through different forms of styling. This gives me the freedom to learn to love my hair on my terms, and in private, so I don’t have to show the world my crown all the time.
It took me a long time to learn all the headscarf styles I practice, but I have gained knowledge of many styles. The people in my life love to see what I come up with. They have an interest in the way I wrap my scarves, and love the idea of it being a protective style while I nurture my hair underneath. The way that I choose to style my hair is a win-win all around!
There are many ways to express beauty while conserving aspects of yourself, your body, or your hair. Whether it be for religious, medical, or cultural purposes or because you’re having a not-so-great hair day, scarves are a great way to accessorize and they are appropriate for every occasion. I have come up with twelve ways to cover your hair in a way that still allows you to feel free and beautiful, and even play around with colors and expression!
