What Ivy Braids Reveal About Black Hair Standards

Send us Fan Mail Ivy braids are trending, but the internet's reactions reveal a much bigger conversation about Black hair, beauty standards, and the language we use to describe textured hairstyles. In this episode of Hair What I'm Saying, I explore why a textured, boho-inspired braid style sparked debates about what is considered neat, polished, professional, and acceptable. We unpack the difference between personal preference and internalized beauty standards, and why so many of us have been...