This comprehensive research study looks at all aspects of Afro hair styling and the meaning behind it. The text explores the notion of de-racialization, with specific reference to hair-alteration techniques that help create a more 'westernised image' for black women. Looking at how hairstyles correlate with income, the author researches the relationship between a more western image and the potential to succeed in the job market. The significance of hair in a racial history that dates back to slavery is explored, along with media consumption theories that help us to understand the assimilation...