Meaning ❉ German Colonialism, when considered within the context of textured hair understanding, signifies a historical period where the global expansion of European powers, including Germany, indirectly contributed to the dissemination of beauty standards that often devalued Black and mixed-race hair types. This influence, though not always directly tied to German presence in all regions with diverse hair traditions, subtly impacted perceptions of natural hair forms and access to traditional botanical resources for care
