Black Hair Is Revolutionary At Essence Festival’s ‘Between Us Curls’ Panel

A live taping of the Between Us Curls podcast took place at this year's ESSENCE Festival. Panelists shared their experiences with hair and representation. Ava Pearl noted that many people share similar stories about lacking representation while growing up. Hermela Lamps, a content creator, discussed her own journey with her hair, which has roots in Ethiopian culture. She mentioned that many women in her community did not embrace their natural hair, instead opting for silk presses. Lamps has since learned to care for her hair in a way that works for her. Further details about the panel discussion are available from the source. The event was hosted by Akili King, ESSENCE Senior Beauty Editor.