As we approach the second decade of the new millennium, let us take this time to reflect on how poppin' Black women are. There may be some people in the back who are having trouble hearing. Besides the silky melanin that rests atop our skin or the innate (sought-after) ability to push the culture forward, our hair is — in and of itself — a testament to our reigning royalty. Our crowns possess the power to do so much more than other ethnicities are capable of.

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Have you looked at yourself in the mirror today? If so, were your thoughts negative or positive self-chatter? Tag a friend and share your experience below. 👇🏽// #21Ninety #TexturesStudy

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Throughout the course of history, the American experience has produced a unique struggle for Black women to create our own beauty aesthetic. It's no secret that the Eurocentric beauty standard has been the "ideal", but true to our nature, Black women continue to thrive in redefining the basis of what it means to beautiful. The root of our journey to hone and embody the beauty of every color, shape, size and texture began from within.

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Do us and yourself a favor, repeat this (right now): "I am whole. I accept myself. I am powerful. I am royalty." How do you feel after saying these affirmations? Share below. // #21Ninety #TexturesStudy

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Can you recall how many times a non-Black person has asked to touch your hair? Too many times to count, right? I know, sis. Alexa, please play Solange "Don't Touch My Hair". When we chose to pick out our fros in the 1970s our texture study reached its pinnacle, and those outside of our community could not avoid the display of our worth.

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Take one second… Breathe…1…2…3…4…5… Release. Let go of tension. Let go of expectations. Let go of fear. Let go of doubt. Let go of any angst. And fully allow yourself restart. // #21Ninety #TexturesStudy

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As we continue to march down the road of self-acceptance, recruiting more soldiers to rightfully eliminate the stigmas that surround the words "kinky" and "nappy", remember this dearest Brown woman: we are forever in bloom-growing endlessly. Our hair is a beautiful, magical being. Do not be afraid to shine. Like us, our hair cannot be contained or boxed into a category. This is a reflection of our nature, and how our accomplishments in this life are limitless.

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"My hair is a reflection of freedom. I love the way that I transform into different versions of me. "-Essence // #21ninety #TexturesStudy

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