A Black woman is 80% more likely to change her natural hair to meet social norms or expectations at work.
Black women are 1.5 times more likely to be sent home or know of a Black woman sent home from the workplace because of her hair.
1 in 2 Black children have experienced hair discrimination as early as five years old – and the impact can last a lifetime.
——Dove.com
Hair discrimination has been a form of systemic racism that African Americans and people of African descent have faced for generations. It has resulted in many people receiving negative comments, derogatory remarks, and being denied a job or educational opportunities solely because of their natural hair. As a result, many African American women have been forced to either lose their jobs by wearing their natural hair or resort to using chemical relaxers to conform to social norms, which can cause damage to their hair and scalp.
It’s important to note that discrimination based on hair color also affects people who are born with blond, red, or other hair colors. None of these should be grounds for discrimination. We want future generations to be proud of their hair and celebrate their own unique beauty.
