Watching My Mom Go Black 2021 Review
A shift toward linens, silks, and traditional African prints (like Ankara or Kente) used in modern silhouettes.
With salons closed during previous lockdowns, many women were forced to manage their own hair, leading to a surge in the "Big Chop" (cutting off chemically treated hair). By 2021, these women were showing off a year of healthy, natural growth. watching my mom go black 2021
A focus on the "melanin glow," emphasizing hydration and sunscreen (debunking the myth that "Black people don't need SPF"). A shift toward linens, silks, and traditional African
The "Watching My Mom Go Black" trend often featured "before and after" montages. These videos typically started with photos of mothers in the 80s, 90s, or 2000s wearing styles influenced by Eurocentric beauty standards. The transition would then reveal the 2021 version of the mother: radiant, sporting a bold TWA (Teeny Weeny Afro), long locs, or intricate braids. Why 2021 Was the Turning Point A focus on the "melanin glow," emphasizing hydration
The return of oversized gold hoops, waist beads, and cowrie shell accents. The Impact of the Trend