Yewande Seriki

Hair plays a central role in self-perception and identity formation. Discrimination based on hairstyle impacts self-esteem and mental health, while hair rituals such as braiding provide comfort, continuity, and belonging. Social and Political Dimensions. like the CROWN Act (US, 2019) show the urgent need for protection against hair discrimination. The natural hair movement continues to reclaim hair as a site of empowerment. Artistic and Cultural Relevance Artists such as Lorna Simpson, Sonia Boyce, and Zanele Muholi have used Black hair as subject and symbol. This project builds on that tradition, transforming research into a participatory “living archive.” Black hairstyles have historically been policed in schools and workplaces. Campaigns

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