Beauty is Me With Princess Small
For one of the co-founders of the community organization, Beauty is Me, Princess Small is dedicated to encouraging young Black and Biracial children to embrace their natural hair and beauty.
Feeling that there was a need in the Windsor-Essex community to support both parents and their Black and Biracial children in regard to their hair, Small joined Beauty is Me, where she is able to interact directly with Black and Biracial children and see the impact on their confidence when they are told how beautiful their natural hair is.
“Within every culture, hair is linked to beauty. Black hair historically has been considered ugly, unkempt, bad hair, etc.” shares Small. “Many times, these negativities are expressed to children in their homes, through the media and at schools. This affects their self-esteem and confidence in themselves that leaves them not feeling pretty.”
Using their workshops as a tool to reinforce young girls of their natural beauty and self-image, Small says she understands that how we perceive ourselves is an ongoing process which is guided by both internal and external factors.
“I want to be that positive external factor that helps to change how Black and Biracial children see themselves. I want to be that ray of hope that demonstrates and says that you are perfectly you when every other thing is saying that you need to alter yourself in some way in order to fit in,” Small says. “I want Black and Biracial kids to understand their journeys are theirs and they should feel comfortable in their own person when pursuing whichever route.”
Describing herself as determined, innovative and stubborn, when asked what her advice is to any young girl who is not feeling her most confident, she shares…
“Inner peace can only come when you realize that you only have 1 life to live. That life can only be affected by your decisions so you can choose to love yourself.”
To learn more about Beauty is Me, check out their website below or follow them on their social media platforms!
www.beautyisme.ca
Facebook:www.facebook.com/beautyisme.ca
Instagram: www.instagram.com/beautyisme.ca
Feeling that there was a need in the Windsor-Essex community to support both parents and their Black and Biracial children in regard to their hair, Small joined Beauty is Me, where she is able to interact directly with Black and Biracial children and see the impact on their confidence when they are told how beautiful their natural hair is.
“Within every culture, hair is linked to beauty. Black hair historically has been considered ugly, unkempt, bad hair, etc.” shares Small. “Many times, these negativities are expressed to children in their homes, through the media and at schools. This affects their self-esteem and confidence in themselves that leaves them not feeling pretty.”
Using their workshops as a tool to reinforce young girls of their natural beauty and self-image, Small says she understands that how we perceive ourselves is an ongoing process which is guided by both internal and external factors.
“I want to be that positive external factor that helps to change how Black and Biracial children see themselves. I want to be that ray of hope that demonstrates and says that you are perfectly you when every other thing is saying that you need to alter yourself in some way in order to fit in,” Small says. “I want Black and Biracial kids to understand their journeys are theirs and they should feel comfortable in their own person when pursuing whichever route.”
Describing herself as determined, innovative and stubborn, when asked what her advice is to any young girl who is not feeling her most confident, she shares…
“Inner peace can only come when you realize that you only have 1 life to live. That life can only be affected by your decisions so you can choose to love yourself.”
To learn more about Beauty is Me, check out their website below or follow them on their social media platforms!
www.beautyisme.ca
Facebook:www.facebook.com/beautyisme.ca
Instagram: www.instagram.com/beautyisme.ca