Affiliation:
1. University of the Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands
Abstract
The chapter considers the three African aesthetic principles of polyrhythm, curvilinearity, and repetition and applies the aesthetic principles to natural Black hairstyles. Aesthetics are associated with the conception of beauty or what is considered beautiful. Afros, locs, twists, braids, and Bantu knots are natural hairstyles considered beautiful in the African aesthetic. However, natural Black hairstyle have been disparaged in the American workplace. Discrimination and bias against natural Black hairstyles will be reviewed. The purpose of the chapter is to discuss the links between African aesthetics and natural Black hairstyles. Further, the chapter explores bias against natural Black hairstyles and the rejection of African aesthetics by European standards.
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