“I could never think about my hair without it being attached to my identity as a Black woman.”

“I can’t wear my hair like the other girls, but whew! I can wear my hair however I want to!”

“Having those influences and being in Black spaces, [I knew] my natural hair was beautiful.”

“I had feedback from my mom and sister, but eventually they followed in my footsteps.”

“It just feels like me. I like my short hair, and I like it faded because it looks bomb.”

“It definitely helped me notice more how I was different at such a young age."

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

“My hair is pushing me to try self-care more ... It forces me to take time to focus on myself.”

“I take care of my hair; it’s a part of me.”

“Love what you’ve got! ... There is not only one kind of hair that is beautiful.”

"I think it's important that people know how to do their own hair."