Did you know that in more than half of US states\, it&rsquo\;s still legal to discriminate against someone for how t heir hair grows out of the head? Using their own hair stories as a guide\, Shelia\, Sylvia\, and Melissa&rsquo\;s work explores the cultural\, spiri tual\, and historical importance of Black hair and styling. Together with Skye\, they&rsquo\;ll be examining the cultural pressures to wear one&rsqu o\;s hair a specific way\, what it means to push back against those expect ations\, and how to help your hair&mdash\;and confidence&mdash\;thrive in its natural state.
\nShelia Burlock and her daughters Sylvia Burlock and Melissa Burlock \;are a writing trio from Indianapolis devoted to bolstering self-esteem and hair health in Black women and girls through c elebrating the history and dignity of Afro-textured hair. Between them\, t hey have curated a natural hair course tutorial\, developed an organic pro duct line\, and written on the topic of natural hair in outlets like Salon .com and NaturallyCurly. \;My Divine Natural Hair: Inspiration and Tip s to Love and Care for Your Crown \;(Broadleaf Books\, March 2024) is their debut book.
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