“My Hair Will Always Be An Extension of My Self-Expression,” Mona Monyane
“My Hair Will Always Be An Extension of My Self-Expression,” Mona Monyane. One thing about Mona Monyane, she will always spill pearls of wisdom. From life lessons, career advice to weight loss tips, Mona is always read to share her wisdom with the world.
The talented actress is now on the most interesting conversation ever, the hair topic. It goes without saying that man define a woman by how they wear their hair. Hence why some women, because of pressure, feel the need to wear certain hairstyles, just to impress the society. Mona, who is not afraid to wear any hairstyle, has just gone bald, and she looks absolutely stunning. She also shared a profound take on black women and being policed for their preferred hairstyles.
“Hair politics in the black community
Is one thing that will always perplex me.
As a black woman, I have always been policed
Regarding what I do or do not do with my own crown.
My hair will always be an extension of my self-expression
With or without it
I remain a complex and multi-faceted being,” she said.
“If what I do with my hair
Is a representation of my blackness
Then it simply means
ALL the choices l make
Are an indication of my inability to be boxed in
Or comfortably understood
By those who struggle to define themselves.
THAT, is how I define MY blackness
A constant journey of self-discovery
Lacking in judgement
And reflective of the world I live in,“
In conclusion, Mona asked her audience to normalize the fact that black women don’t owe them obedience. This mostly applies to when it comes to their own hair.
“Most importantly
We are MORE than just our bodies
We are indeed the soul that lives within.“
