Breathtaking Photos Of Black Women Rocking Their Natural Hair Reminds Us How Far We’ve Come

World War Two Brought Black Women, And Their Hair, Into New Industries

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Women of the war effort enter the workplace and begin to style their hair accordingly. Headscarfs and headwraps were popularized by black women, not Rosie the Rivetter, in WW2.

Headscarfs and headwraps have made a comeback as a fashion accessory and a way to flaunt your natural hair even on your bad hair days.

Next, activists see the importance of natural hair and they work to bring the beauty back to one iconic hairstyle.