This final post of the “Hair We Go Again” series is a piece of essential reading for all. It’s going to provide valuable insight into black hair experiences within the United Kingdom, from 13 different perspectives. More specifically, it’s going to outline some of our biggest pet peeves. In doing […]
#BeyondMyBorders
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Within the context of this blog, I’m referring to two particular definitions of the colloquialism “trippin’”. Firstly, acting up or making a scene, and secondly, frequently taking trips. If you’ve read “Entangled”, you’ll know that my natural hair is no stranger to the former; she lives for a bit of […]
In all honesty, my hair and I have really been through it. We’ve had a tumultuous relationship (an entanglement, if you will) throughout a good portion of my life. We’ve had our good days, and we’ve had our bad days (weeks, months… years). Sometimes she, like her owner, is stubborn […]
I’ve struggled with my body image (and subsequently my self-esteem) for as long as I can remember. If it’s not been my body type, it’s been my weight or my height that I’ve methodically picked at like an open scab. It was particularly bad during early adolescence, when of course, […]
Border /ˈbɔːdə/ Noun A line separating two countries, administrative divisions, or other areas. The edge or boundary of something, or the part near it. Synonyms: frontier, boundary, partition, borderline, dividing line, bounding line, perimeter Verb Form an edge along or beside (something). Synonyms: surround, enclose, encircle, circle, edge, skirt, fringe, […]