Dominican Hair Products Suck

Society Loves Embracing Euro-centric Beauty Ideals

My relationship with my hair has always been a negative one. My mom and grandmother’s goal was always to straighten, tuck away, and hide my curls every chance they could.

When I was too young to put straightening chemicals in my hair it was braided so tight I thought my scalp would burst. When I got older, with relaxers, perms, and an excessive amount of heat, I was able to maintain hairstyles that could only be described as white standard approved.