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.

Every year, the world cycles through countless different hair trends. Just look to the French girl bangs, “bixie” cuts, and the “Botticelli” bob of 2022 — we’ve seen it all this year. Of course, some ...