The one crazy (and in the eyes of the Congoleses, Beautiful) thing is....... her hair!
Here is a sneak peek:
Yes, evidently Coolio stole his signature hair from the women of the Congo...I bet no one would have guessed that!
I have heard the hair is something to be wary of, something to endure and a thing that, as a white woman, I will find surprising. I have been told to get silk pillowcases, learn to braid and don't wash her hair more than once a week. I have also heard hair is one reason some black people don't like white people adopting "their" kids- because we don't know how to care for their hair!
There are even numerous books written on the subject:
To be totally honest I am a bit afraid of what will happen when Sara's Coolio braids come out, I think I may just hire a stylist to come to the house and do it for me. At least I am a woman who loves her hairstylist, although styling hair is a totally new beast.
So, for this beautiful Sunday I ask you...what does your hair say about you? About culture? About beauty?
