“Being around people who make you feel empowered... you can be your whole self.”

“I have a lot of my mother in me with my approach to [my daughters’ hair].”

“I stepped into strength when I cut my hair.”

"It speaks to resilience, in that, now we own our image.”

“Once I started wearing my hair out, I just felt so much more comfortable.”

“Do whatever you want and whatever makes you feel beautiful and happy.”