The idea that natural, Afro-textured hair is “unprofessional” or “unkempt” if it is not manipulated into a state more in line with Eurocentric notions of what hair looks like has long been documented.

Learn how to create a messy top knot with a few tendrils framing your face. Tie your hair in a loose high bun and secure it with bobby pins. Grab your hair at the lowest or highest point of your neck, ...