Hair
Hair styled in a thick rounded shape
Afro
accept or absorb an idea, belief, value, or social norm so deeply that it becomes a natural part of your character
to internalize
having or showing respect for yourself
proud
to question whether a statement or an action is right or legal
Challenge
argue about small details
Split hair
the combination of being natural and happy
Nappy
an established rule, measure, model, or level of quality used as a baseline for comparison or judgment
a standard
feeling guilty or embarrassed about something you have done or about a quality in your character
ashamed
to prevent from doing something
Forbid / Prohibit
Something very frightening or shocking
Hair-raising
A traditional hairstyle in which hair is tightly braided or plaited flat against the scalp
Cornrows
the act of taking something for one's own use, usually without permission
Appropriation
showing an unreasonable preference, inclination, or dislike for someone, something, or a particular point of view
Biased / Prejudiced
To govern or direct according to rule
Regulate
to relax and enjoy yourself, without worrying about behaving politely
Let your hair down
real or synthetic hair that is added to a person's natural hair—frequently by sewing it
A weave
adopt an approach that is completely different from or the opposite of what has happened or been done previously
to flip the script
to give somebody the power or authority to do something
Empower
To step past a boundary, rule, or authority
Overstep / Transcend
to annoy someone, usually by being present all the time
Get in someone's hair
The texture of natural black hair
Coarse, Kinky, Coily
To critically unpack established norms, religious beliefs, or societal myths
Deconstruct
To laugh at, mock, or belittle someone or something in an unkind, mean, or contemptuous way
Ridiculed
behave or speak with confidence, and self-assurance so that your opinions, needs, or rights are recognized and respected by others
Assert oneself
to be very angry , upset , or anxious about something
Pull one's hair out