Heavy is the head that wears the Crown

It’s not a novel idea that hair is an important part of Black womanhood. For centuries, Black women have used their hair to carry messages, to make statements, to assimilate, and to stand out. It's not just something that sits on our head, it is an ever-evolving work of art. And like any work of art, tending to it takes time and patience and fortitude and love.

It's not always easy; I myself have shaved off my hair many times in my short life span. I've been frustrated by it, I've cried because of it, I've made my muscles sore dealing with it, but I'm always filled with the same feelings when I finally reach the finish line and see the final product.

Whether it's short, braided, curled, twisted, afro-ed, whatever, I feel joy and pride. I feel connected to myself and my heritage and my people and my culture. This shoot was a way of paying homage to all that hair can be for me and people who look like me. This is my crown, and it will be adorned.