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KT

Age: 18-29

Occupation: College Student


Since KT’s parents ensured that Black beauty was the standard in their home, KT has always loved her coily hair. She usually wears it in an afro, but she loves experimenting with hairstyles and has blonde and pink braids right now.


“I definitely think growing up in a household that was very Black-centric played a large part in my sense of self,” said KT.


She grew up playing with Black Barbie dolls, reading Black children’s books, and watching movies and television shows geared towards Black children. Her parents raised her to know that Black was beautiful. When KT went to public school, she learned that Black features were not the universal beauty standard, but she had already built her self-confidence and continued to spend time in Black environments.

“I was seeing a lot of Black women wearing their hair in its natural state, which definitely motivated me to do so as well,” KT said. “Having those influences and being in black spaces — all-Black Girl Scout troop, all-Black church — [I knew] my natural hair was beautiful.”


Her advice for Black women in today’s digital age is to surround oneself with people who have similar features and are confident in them. She also advises Black women to release pressures to make other people happy.

“When it comes to your beauty and how you present and your style, you should do what makes you feel happy and helps you express yourself,” KT said. “You can’t do that if you’re trying to fit into a space that is promoting white beauty standards or identity politics.”



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