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The Neurospicy Social Worker's avatar

Hair wash day is such a powerful and sacred ritual amongst Black households and it's beautiful to see it be framed as a spa day versus a painful chore. Thank you so much for sharing this read!!

Bianca Ducasse's avatar

You're absolutely correct! Thank you for reading 😊

Digital Bullpen's avatar

We all have our own sacred memories of wash day with our moms. A lot of bonding was had even though we cried and complained. I miss those days. Happy Mother's Day to all.

Bianca Ducasse's avatar

Thank you for reading! Happy mother's Day 💐

Digital Bullpen's avatar

Thank you! I’m a mother of words, but I appreciate it! :-)

Maya Jeanne's avatar

happy mother's day! 🥰

Bianca Ducasse's avatar

Thank you! Happy mother's Day 💐

Antranette's avatar

same to you 💐

Kate Tsubata's avatar

I'm in awe. What a beautiful act of love, and an example of learned endurance. Thank you for making it come to life for us.

Bianca Ducasse's avatar

Thank you so much! Happy Mother's Day 💐

Crayon Spill's avatar

This brings back so many memories. I loved getting my hair done most of the time. One of my friends never really had this experience, so she recently flat ironed my hair. Sacred moments.

Bianca Ducasse's avatar

How amazing, to recreate the moment for her! Thank you for reading and happy Mother's Day to you 💐

Maya Jeanne's avatar

my mama wrestled for so long w how to take care of my hair because it truly was bafflingly difficult to manage. she figured it out eventually, and wash days became less painful and more joyful for the both of us.

Bianca Ducasse's avatar

It's such a beautiful moment when arriving at a place of understanding and peace. Thank you for reading and happy Mother's Day 💐

Bee's avatar

Hair day can be so special. We have developed a ritual: favorite snacks and watchlist saved.

The grease on brown hands as they plait quickly just is reminder of the tradition of hair day passed down to generations.

Bianca Ducasse's avatar

Ritual. Love that word. Thank you for reading and happy Mother's Day 💐

Antranette's avatar

thank you