HAIRITAGE STORY #2

Here’s our second installment of Hairitage Stories. Shakayla shares her experience with learning who she is and that validation sometimes has to start from within. Shakayla’s story is one of self-discovery, self-love, and ownership. So whether you're a seasoned curlfriend, or just starting out on your natural hair journey, Shakayla’s story is sure to inspire and encourage.

I {REDEFINE} my Hairitage

“My mother habitually wore wigs to ‘put her hair away’ and I equated that with shame of our hair as black women. That shame followed me to many hairstyles with any semblance of African roots - braids.”

- Shakayla Rainey