Hair Politics
latest news & developments
Several state and private schools have bans on dreadlocks, Afros and braids
A snap poll has found that many schools still forbid traditional African styles, but some are reviewing their codes of conduct.
Parktown Girls High amends hair policy following racism claims at Pretoria school
The Johannesburg school says it is being proactive, instead of reactive, in trying to address subtle or structural racism.
Warfare and difficult hair days
Black women’s hair care is still fraught with shame and politics, to start with hairdresser’s annoyance at customers not using chemicals.
Face the fro and say hello, gorgeous
Frizz is fine for men, but women must iron out or wig up? That sheitel ain’t funny, girl.
To wax lyrical for a lad – or not
In the best possible scenario he’d pay attention to the process I’d undergo for him and he’d get a shiver down his spine at how unnatural it all is.