Cover Your Hair Black Girl

Cover Your Hair Black Girl

Tignon Laws: The dreadful rule that banned black women from displaying their hair

 

 

Did you know that at one point in time it was illegal for black girls and women to showcase their hair in public? Black women had become so creative with their hair and fancy styles that it was deemed a distraction. Asa result, the powers that be banned black women from expressing themselves.

 

"Tignon law eventually went out of effect in the 1800’s yet, black women worldwide continue to use head wraps as wardrobe staples paying homage to their culture, signifying their pride, and looking stunning while doing so."

 

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