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Home • Black History Month

These Black History Month Gifs Perfectly Capture Our Hair Experience

From brushing down edges with a toothbrush to teasing out shrinkage, these illustrations are so on point. 
These Black History Month Gifs Perfectly Capture Our Hair Experience
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By Jennifer Ford · Updated October 26, 2020

February is Black History Month and what better way to celebrate all things Black and beautiful than by literally paying homage to our roots? 

Black hair is a precious part of our heritage, and while most of our culture has been diluted by outside forces, our hair has survived everything from the Middle Passage to a “boxer braid” debacle.

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Traditional hairstyles worn by Black women, like cornrows and bantu knots, influence many of today’s coveted beauty trends across various cultural backgrounds, but only Black women can relate to a unique set of hair experiences. 

Giphy has teamed up with several artists to create moving illustrations (aka “gifs”) that perfectly encapsulate our day-to-day mane moments. We’re obsessed! Scroll down to see what they’ve drawn up. 

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Giphy’s Black History Month Hair Tribute
This gif is every little Black girl on Sunday afternoon. Nothing gets a two strand twist softer than Blue Magic!
These Black History Month Gifs Perfectly Capture Our Hair Experience
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Giphy’s Black History Month Tribute
Every Black girl can relate to this gif. Nothing lays unruly edges better than an old fashioned tooth brush!
These Black History Month Gifs Perfectly Capture Our Hair Experience
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Giphy’s Black History Month Tribute
The shrinkage is real.
These Black History Month Gifs Perfectly Capture Our Hair Experience
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Giphy’s Black History Month Tribute
Having your scarf come off is the universal alarm clock for Black girls. Nothing wakes us up quicker!
These Black History Month Gifs Perfectly Capture Our Hair Experience
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Giphy’s Black History Month Tribute
A big chop is probably one the best things that’s ever happened to us.
These Black History Month Gifs Perfectly Capture Our Hair Experience
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Giphy’s Black History Month Tribute
Taking out braids is literally a team effort. #SquadGoals
These Black History Month Gifs Perfectly Capture Our Hair Experience
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