A personal photo essay highlighting Black hair in seemingly routine scenarios. It unpacks the connection one has to their mane and the careful journey they take to reach that final, coveted look. When all is said and done, your hair is an extension of your style and self-confidence and component of your identity, after all. Whether it's you sitting patiently between the legs of a matriarch as she braids your hair, explaining the precise haircut you envision to a trusted barber, or working tirelessly to maintain your own 360 waves...all processes require careful preparation and trust.