My Beautiful Black Hair

“This is the book I want to gift to every Black woman I know.” — Robert Jones, Jr., a.k.a. Son of Baldwin

[Corynne Corbett @corynnecorbett]

So excited to welcome @MBBHbook author #StClairDetrickJules to the show this to discuss her photo-driven book, a celebration of #naturalhair and #blackheritage, featuring 101 women!

[My Beautiful Black Hair @MBBHbook]

“This white yarn was inspired by nostalgia for my motherland. The style is worn both to preserve the hair using natural resources and to relieve financial pressure of using synthetic hair or attachment.” — Peace Akintade

📸: Oluwatomisin Fadeyibi

[My Beautiful Black Hair @MBBHbook]

“My new villain pulls my braids / Uses them as chains / He calls it a game / They surround me with scissors / Tell me it’s for my own good”

[My Beautiful Black Hair @MBBHbook]

“They forced bleach on us, and with the same hands pointed at our insecurities. I could no longer wear my natural hairstyles in fear of being called savage, uneducated, improper. My heritage was used as an insult.”

[My Beautiful Black Hair @MBBHbook]

I’m starting a blog featuring articles and personal stories from Black women—myself included—about natural hair. I’m really excited about it, and I hope you all enjoy! Check it out at https://t.co/wKRM0bBZeo ❤️ #naturalhairtwitter #blackbeauty #naturalhair #selflove

[My Beautiful Black Hair @MBBHbook]

“I’ve had my rastas for three years, and getting them is the best thing I’ve ever done. I feel free to be natural.”

[My Beautiful Black Hair @MBBHbook]

“I love my natural hair because it’s versatile, and I love being able to change it up seamlessly with different colors and hairstyles.” — @anyeezytaughtme

#DearKhloe #NaturalHair #BLM

[Harriett’s Bookshop @harriettsbooks]

Dear @colsonwhitehead! We are in complete alignment w/ your stance in support of Black Philly librarians. We are a new (4 months old) Black woman owned bookshop in Philly & we’d be honored to host you and ensure Philadelphians still hear from you. https://t.co/ODA1kcReS0

[My Beautiful Black Hair @MBBHbook]

“I love my natural hair because it embodies strength, love, and acceptance. My natural hair embodies all that is me.” — @hayleyhbennettt

#DearKhloe #NaturalHair

[My Beautiful Black Hair @MBBHbook]

“J'aime mes cheveux naturels car ils reflètent mon métissage, et sont donc mon héritage.” ✨ “I love my natural hair because it’s a reflection of my mixed roots, and therefore of my heritage.”

#DearKhloe #NaturalHair

[My Beautiful Black Hair @MBBHbook]

“My hair patterns makes me feel unique and free.” — @queenof_myking

[My Beautiful Black Hair @MBBHbook]

“I love my natural hair because it’s a crown on its own, and it makes me feel confident and beautiful.” — @analice_bernice

[My Beautiful Black Hair @MBBHbook]

“My hair is unique.” — @/noranova_ (IG)

📷 @/jansoopictures (IG)

#DearKhloe #NaturalHair

[My Beautiful Black Hair @MBBHbook]

“I love my hair because it is an Integral feature of who I am — African.” — @NaturaEssie

#DearKhloe #NaturalHair

[My Beautiful Black Hair @MBBHbook]

“I love my natural hair because it’s completely unique! Every black queen’s crown is...✨ Trying different wigs is fun, but nothing compares to your natural beauty, and I believe my fro is my hair’s most natural stare.” — @CindyChrissy_

#NaturalHair

[My Beautiful Black Hair @MBBHbook]

“I love my hair because it’s a part of my personality and my origins; it’s a legacy.” — @FiftyDoll

#DearKhloe #NaturalHair