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  Foluké in Brooklyn, New YorkBefore Quarantine:I've been natural since birth, but I've always struggled with hair management. I started wearing it straight in high school, then wore it natural in college. Despite complaints and concerns from family members, I wore it natural into the working world as well. I've cut it out of dissatisfaction, and I've held contempt for having to style it.During Quarantine:Probably my fourth week in quarantine, I realized that taking care of my hair was an act of love and not for vanity or the benefits of others. In washing, conditioning, and moisturizing my strands, I...

Brania Aquino in Yonkers, New YorkBefore Quarantine:Growing up in a Dominican family, it was traditional to always have your hair pin-straight as curls are negatively referred to as “un pajon" — a word that translates loosely to “puffball" — which isn't seen as professional. So, I've always applied lots of heat and hair spray.During Quarantine:With the privilege of being able to work from home, I decided to give my curls the opportunity to take a break from the heat. I’ve been deep-conditioning them more, and I can see my curls making an attempt to come back to life, which is motivating me to embrace...

Before QuarantineGrowing up, I never really learned how to style or fully embrace my natural curls, so my hair was always worn in a braid or ponytail. Seven years ago, I decided to start flat-ironing it regularly. While I definitely enjoyed the versatility of straight hair, I've always felt somewhat guilty for not loving my natural hair the way I should. In the last year or so, the heat damage started to show — and I had been planning on putting down the flat iron at some point this year.During Quarantine:During the first week I started working from home, I realized...

Rhianne in Lincoln, England Before Quarantine:When I was 16, I shaved my hair off and wore it like that until I was 21. I decided I wanted to grow it out, but every time I tried to style my natural hair, I felt like I looked like a 12-year-old. So, I wore weaves, wigs, and braids all the time.I live in a predominantly white city, so I have to travel a few hours to get it done. That was getting really expensive, but I do feel stressed when trying to style it myself. Sometimes, I felt like I had failed...

Kaylan Mary in Atlanta,  Before Quarantine:In 2018, when I started growing out my hair after shaving off the sides, it entered a transitioning phase following the perms and heat that I was constantly putting on it over the years. That's when I decided to cut off all my damaged hair and go natural. I told myself I was going to try to not put as much heat on my hair. That's when protective styles became my go-to. During Quarantine:I had braids going into quarantine, but once they started to get a little frizzy, I decided it was time to take them out. With all the beauty supply...