
The Black Hair Tax: No Breaks for Black Women Who Want to Avoid Breakage

The Black Hair Tax: No Breaks for Black Women Who Want to Avoid Breakage
Raise your hand if you've ever been personally victimised by an Instagram hairstylist. I'm not just talking about the six-week wait for an appointment or the large non-refundable deposit amounts; I'm talking about the bulleted list that's usually written in all caps with a tinge of hostility. Braids are an integral part of Black culture, so why aren't they more accessible?