How do you feel about your hair as a Black woman?How do you feel about your hair as a Black woman?
Hart to Harts
Jasmine shares her journey of embracing her natural hair as a Black woman in a society with Eurocentric beauty standards.
14:07•21 Jan 2021
Jasmine's Hair Journey: Embracing Natural Beauty Against the Odds
“I'm proud of how I show up to different spaces. But I wanted to highlight how that makes me feel inside and how much it has helped with my confidence and being empowered to just say: this is, this is me, this is my hair, this is who I am.”
Imagine growing up in a world that constantly tells you that your natural beauty isn't good enough. That's the reality Jasmine faced as a Black woman navigating a society steeped in Eurocentric beauty standards. In this episode of 'Hart to Harts', Jasmine opens up about her lifelong relationship with her hair, from early days of relaxing it to fit in, to the liberating moment she chose to embrace her natural locs.
She candidly discusses the societal pressures that pushed her to conform, the emotional toll it took, and the powerful transformation that came with accepting her natural hair. Jasmine's story is a heartfelt narrative of resilience and self-love, shedding light on the broader issues of identity and beauty standards. It's a must-listen for anyone who's ever felt pressured to change who they are to fit in.
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