Our roots

It can be coily it can be straight 
It can be parted many ways
It can be texturized or revitalized 
Our hair is reversible 

Cultural, unique, a symbol of power
You can braid it up, twist it up, loc it up 
But you cant mess it up!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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July 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Puts me in mind of Samson's great and powerful mane. Enjoyed! :) john
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