Hair Like a Crown

She stood in front of the mirror, fingers tracing the coils rising toward the ceiling. Natural textured hair reflects genetic diversity and structural strength, with tightly coiled hair showing higher tensile resilience when properly moisturized (Franbourg et al. 257).

Acceptance of natural hair has been linked to improved self-esteem and psychological well-being, particularly among Black women and girls (Randle 88). She lifted her chin. This was not rebellion. This was recognition. Her hair was not a problem to solve. It was a crown already earned.

Works Cited (MLA)

Franbourg, A., et al. “Current Research on Ethnic Hair.” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, vol. 48, no. 6, 2003, pp. 115–119.
Randle, Natasha. “Hair, Identity, and Self-Acceptance Among Black Women.” Journal of Black Psychology, vol. 41, no. 1, 2015, pp. 80–99.