Black men have a knack for transforming mere functional items into contemporary crowns.

Being part of such a vibrant community at HU helped me understand that beauty isn't confined to one mold—it's diverse, multifaceted, and deeply personal.

Treating [my hair] with the reverence and care it deserves helped me do the same for myself.

Being in Black spaces is an integral part of my self-care. It feeds me in a powerful and unique way.

Curly hair is very common in South Asian culture however no one taught us how to care for it. It was also viewed as “untamed hair”.

The gift of cosmetology has been passed on to the next generation of our family

There is nothing your hair can’t do.

I finally understood why the ever-changing hairstyles of Black people like me everywhere seemed like little pockets of magic.

Hair shouldn’t be made to conform to a ‘one-size-fits-all’ standard

Soft Rows is an ode to the sacred spaces of salons. Where Black girls like me were affirmed our our beauty.