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FEATURE Skin Hair Trend: A Fashion Statement or Revolution? By Sasha Bokamoso A lady’s hair is her crown – her pride, so we were told. But these days, ladies – especially African ladies are changing the narrative to say that ‘a lady’s head is more important than her hair’! Some thirty years ago, the idea of a lady brandishing a skin-cut or bald look will attract a lot of criticism and comments. In fact, in the African tradition, cutting a lady’s hair is the height of punishment and humiliation that can be melted on a woman. Interestingly, the case is totally different today, and more women are embracing the bald look. More women are shaving their hair daily, and it is not a sign of punishment or health concerns. But what really is behind this trend? Is it a fashion statement or a statement or revolution? For fashion, it is a yes! The skin-cut trend is a fun hairstyle that works for almost anyone. You can make it look serious and professional or fun and approachable with minimal effort. If the only thing that is holding you back from trying this hairstyle is the fear of not looking feminine 16 www.glamsquadmagazine.com

FEATURE enough, do not worry. Daring women have proven time and time again that women with short hair can look just as feminine as their long-haired sisters with the right makeup and styling. Both in Africa and outside the continent, there are many female celebrities who rock the bald (or low-cut) look. In truth, the look has become one of the greatest fashion trends within the last decade, and it doesn’t look like it is going to die down any time soon. Famous celebrities such as Angélique Kidjo, Onyeka Onwenu, Nandi Madida, Cynthia Erivo, Lashana Lynch, Danai Gurira, Viola Davis, Lupita Nyong’o, and many more rock bald or very low cuts. On the other hand, the skin looks further show how confident women have become and their determination to fight the stereotypes and status quo. So, is the skin cut some sort of statement of revolution? The answer is yes! A revolution against the stereotypes that many women across the globe have been subjected to for many years – and are still suffering to date. You will recall that in December 2012, a group of female activists made a bold statement that drew the attention of their leaders and shocked the world. More than a dozen women gathered near Tahrir Square one afternoon and cut off their hair in protest against the new constitution. So, if your question is whether the skin cut for women is simply a fashion statement or a statement of confidence and revolution? The answer is ‘YES, IT IS BOTH!’ But, come to think of it, isn’t that wonderful? www.glamsquadmagazine.com 17

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