Issue Nine: Sep/Oct '22

( 1 9 2 0 s ) Pioneered by performer and activist Josephine Baker, short, slick styles such as the finger wave and the ‘Eton crop’ swept the Black hair scene in the early 20th Century. “She helped redefine how femininity could present itself,” explains Saskia. [Josephine] Baker’s influence is still seen to this day, says Saskia: “We’ve seen homages to her style on the likes of Rihanna and Beyoncé. It’s a staple style in the Black hair community, and it’s timeless.” THE CURLY HAIR ICONS 1/ FLORA & CURL Gentle Fro Pick £6 2/ CAMILLE ROSE Algae Renew Deep Conditioning Mask 240ml / £15.99 3/ BOUCLÈME Curl Defining Gel 300ml / £15 4/ SILKE Hair Wrap The S ofia Champagne £50 1 2 3 4 BLACK HISTORY MONTH