@womens.afrika: If you’ve spent time in Africa, you’ve probrably noticed how common it is to have short hair — regardless of gender. But have you ever wondered why? It hasn’t always been this way. This is just one way that missionaries have caused long-lasting harm. Follow for more lessons on the history of Women’s Africa 🌍 #historylesson #hair #blackhair #africa

Rat Baby 🐸 :

I had always assumed it was due to the heat. This was really informative!! Thank you for sharing

Wild_Flex :

Thank you for this. I learnt something ❤️

👖 :

This is so sad

98kid🇸🇳 :

Thanks, now I’m pissed off

Thelma :

This is so so upsetting

Dr Mo 💕🩺 :

I really hated having to cut my hair for school.Its 2026!Our hair is manageable!

dagyaltiyad :

Cause now I’m mad.

Gagachin fashion & promotions :

Maaike Janna 𖦹 :

Thats so awful, thank you for educating 🥹🙏🏻

Abala☺❤ :

I hated being forced to cut my hair in high school 😢😭 😭

Tribe of Djembe -Dance :

Nooooooo. I never know this

Halo :

Africa is very humid. that's also a big reason

ทัศนาวดี :

Thank you for the information💕 i'm asian but i absolutely love all types of african hair, they're all so beautiful

Amy⁷ :

YES! This is true!! My head was shaved to.Im so sorry you comments are so dismissive

👑 Yasmina 👑 :

I’m pissed again…

nico :) :

THIS just irritated me..

SofiBites🦈 :

Oh I'm pissed now

Platano Con Salami History :

I always wondered why. Thank you for the info

skaissksbajanbxjahd :

i hate racism and misogyny bro

globby :

Heartbreaking. Forgotten and crucial piece of history.

Liz and Atti :

I was in a good mood before this video