Imagine walking up to a stranger on the street and asking them to let you style their hair. It sounds like a harmless, even fun, social experiment, right? But the reality of crossing that personal boundary may evoke a spectrum of reactions—from curiosity to discomfort.
Hair is often viewed as an extension of one’s identity, and for many people, touching it is a deeply personal matter. This is especially true for individuals from marginalized groups, such as Black women, whose hair carries cultural significance.
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