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Millions of women are exploring what
it means to transition to natural hair.
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We know that when Black women embrace their love for their natural hair,
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it helps to undo generations of teaching that Black in its natural state is not beautiful,
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or something to be hidden or covered up.
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Black women express their individuality
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and experience feelings of empowerment
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by experimenting
with different hairstyles regularly.
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When we're invited to wear our
natural hair in the workplace,
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it reinforces that we are uniquely valued.
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So when you see a woman with braids
or locks draping down her back,
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or you notice your colleague who has stopped straightening her hair to work,
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really appreciate her.
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This is more than about a hairstyle.
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It's about self-love and self-worth.
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