Candie.Wheele's blog

From ancient times to the new millennium there has always been a great deal of power, mystique and controversy over hair. As a young black woman I embrace the rich legacy of hair that we have as a part of our culture. We have rocked many a hairstyle throughout the decades and continue to find new ways to express ourselves through our hair.   My hairstory began at the tender age of two when my mother gave me my first perm in the kitchen of our tiny apartment. Eager to mimic the styles of my black only Barbie’s I wore side ponytails and pigtails with colorful berets, twists and plats and even my first Chinese bang that my mother cut for my first day of kindergarten.