Historical Hair Bias ❉ Area

A close view showcases hands applying creamy hair product to tightly coiled textured hair. The black and white emphasizes contrast, displaying the product's texture against the spiral formations. It highlights natural hair care, self-care rituals for Black hair, and holistic practices rooted in ancestral heritage.

In what ways did historical oppression reshape textured hair science?

Historical oppression distorted textured hair science by imposing Eurocentric norms, devaluing ancestral knowledge, and perpetuating discrimination that shaped research and care.

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Monochrome portrait of an elder showcasing intricate African braiding techniques combined with a unique woven headpiece. Her face, a map of life's journey, reflects wisdom and strength enhanced by grayscale shading emphasizing skin texture. This image honors ancestral heritage and cultural identity through traditional textured hair adornment.

Skin Tone Bias

Meaning ❉ Skin Tone Bias describes a societal preference for lighter skin tones, influencing perceptions of beauty and worth, particularly within textured hair communities.

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A monochromatic portrait captures an Asian woman with a precise, sleek bob haircut featuring blunt bangs. The interplay of light and shadow emphasizes her facial structure and the hair's smooth texture. The overall composition evokes a sense of modern elegance, highlighting the beauty of straight, well-maintained hair.

Historical Hair Bias

Meaning ❉ Historical Hair Bias is the systemic devaluation and discrimination against textured hair, rooted in colonial legacies and Eurocentric beauty standards.

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A monochromatic studio portrait reveals a Black woman with a closely cropped haircut, showcasing her smooth skin and precise hairline. The light emphasizes the definition of her features, from her elegant bone structure to her full lips. The clean, minimalist background and the contrast enhances focus on her beauty.

Unconscious Bias

Meaning ❉ Unconscious Bias is an automatic mental association influencing perceptions and actions, particularly against textured hair due to historical and societal conditioning.

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Historical Hair Bias

In what ways did historical oppression reshape textured hair science?

Skin Tone Bias

Historical Hair Bias

Unconscious Bias

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