Women in cornrows did not appear in fashion magazines for most of the last century. The first time a cornrowed style was seen on television was 1962, worn by actress Cicely Tyson in the CBSContinue reading
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It’s Not Just A Hairstyle: Why I’m fine with Shahs of Sunset GG’s Box Braids {Explaining ‘Cultural Appropriation’ …AGAIN!}
When Shahs of Sunset star Golneasa “GG” Gharachedaghi debuted her box braids this week, I personally approved her wearing them but in doing so got into yet another RIDICULOUS debate with clueless fans who insist on dismissingContinue reading
‘The Hunger Games’ Rue v The Kardashian on Cornrow Appropriation
Kylie Jenner, the youngest member of the Jenner/Kardashian clan (other than the babies) is launching a hair extension line and recently decided to wear a blue ombré wig. She cornrowed her hair under the weaveContinue reading