Haircare is an important aspect of the Black community.
It’s more than just picking out the next hairstyle or cut you’re going to rock.
For many Black women, their relationship with their locks is a big part of their identity.
Today, more industries are celebrating the versatility of hair that defies Eurocentric beauty standards.
But that doesn’t mean the pressure of conforming to these expectations isn’t still there.
It starts at a young age and I think it definitely needs to stop."
Switching between costumes and looks eventually put a lot of strain on her hair.
“My edges started breaking and I was like, ‘Yo!
Now you’re talking to Hip-Hop’s Queen Latifah, not Khadijah.'”
“The Equalizer” star cites Baker’s advice as the catalyst for her haircare journey.
