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When your mom could turn any kitchen into a state-of-the-art hair salon.
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And when being told "hold ya ear" meant life or death.
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Having a pack of these to match every outfit you owned.
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And setting aside an entire day for washing your hair.
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Turning any object into an umbrella to avoid getting your hair wet is a skill.
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Because we know the power of one drop of rain.
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When using hashtags on Instagram to find a hair stylist is more efficient than a Google search.
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Being the only person who truly knows how long your hair is.
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And always having to explain to your non-black friends why you can't wash your hair every day.
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When you can't find your head scarf and have to decide if you're going to get any sleep tonight.
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Or when you do have your head scarf and you're definitely getting some sleep tonight.
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Holding on to that comb until its last pick.
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And having a separate toothbrush just for your edges.
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Not needing a gym membership.
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And let's face it, this is the worst:
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That feeling you get when your phone battery is dying but you still have two hours left under the dryer.
18.
And putting on a shower cap after fresh braids feels like:
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Having more oils on your dresser than perfumes.
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Always needing more than the recommended size.
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And when you come out of your sew-in and FINALLY have 4 inches of new growth.
