Decolonize Beauty
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Annie Turnbo Malone - The Pioneer
At DeColonaise Hair and Body, we honor the legacy of Annie Turnbo Malone not simply as a successful businesswoman, but as a revolutionary force who used beauty as a means of resistance to colonial domination. Born in 1869, at a time when the colonial capitalist system sought to define, control, and devalue African beauty, Annie recognized that the condition of our hair was tied to the condition of our freedom. She created Poro, not just to sell products, but to restore dignity, self-worth, and economic independence to African women. Through Poro, she built an entire institution; training, employing, and uplifting thousands, proving that when African women control our image and our labor, we control our future. Annie’s vision was decolonial: she turned beauty culture into a vehicle for liberation, collective wealth, and self-determination.
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Should you believe hair growth claims?
There are a bunch of brands that claim that their hair styling products grow hair. Women want beautiful long hair that's why these claims are so appealing. The question is, should you believe it? Well, the proof is in the hair growth pudding. But first there are a few things to consider. -
Buying Black Power
Paper. Dough. Scrilla. Cheddar. Bread. Benjamins. Coins. Just as Black folks nickname their loved ones, over the years, they have found many creati... -
The Shady History of Colorism
I helped build the country And I fought for it too Now, I guess that you can see what a black man have to do They says, "If you's white, she's alri... -
DeColonaise: The Intersection of Pretty and Politics
What does it mean to be beautiful when you are a Black woman? Does it mean light skin? Can you have short hair? Do you need to be on the thick side... -
What is Cupuaçu butter?
We realize that many of you have never heard of Cupuaçu Butter (Koo-poo-aah-soo). Neither did we, before we sampled a piece from our supplier. We... -
African Hair...Why Not African-American Hair?
Why We Say African Hair @ DeColonaise Hair and Body There is a misconception that African hair is just one type of hair - the curliest, tightest... -
"Ghetto Hair" is Just a Demeaning Way to Refer to African Hair Styles
The word "ghetto" is synonymous with poverty and low class people. It is a word that has also been used to degrade African cultural expression.
