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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1994

Page

14

Short hair comes back for black women in 1994

In Atlanta and beyond the shift from long weaves to natural short cuts gains momentum among black women. Celebrities like Toni Braxton and Anita Baker, and groups such as Blackgirl, Zhane, and For Real, showcase pixie cuts and Caesar styles. Costs from ten to one hundred dollars, climate of empowerment, and a public reframe accompany the trend.

Atlanta Vibe Magazine Kevin Stewart Toni Braxton Stewart Lola Falana Diana Ross Dorothy Clark Atlanta University Nycole Sanders Bonner Brothers Anita Baker Baker Blackgirl Zhane For Real Braxton Me’Shell Ndege Ocello Spelman College Lee Blalock Lisa Jones Doubleday Tem Rochelle Stuart

Afro Hair as a 60s-90s Black Pride Icon

The piece traces how the Afro emerged as a symbol of Black pride across the 1960s to 1990s, with figures like Miriam Makeba and Dorcas MacDonald highlighting cultural awareness. Barbers, artists, and salons note fashion shifts toward natural hairstyles, including Afros, locks, and bantu knots, fueling a broader self love movement.

Camello Casimir Mariam Makeba Miriam LaVerne Powlis Dorcas MacDonald Ademola Mandella Mandella

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