“Sisterlocks” a trademarked Hair Braiding Technique 1999 Court Victory in California allowing for Sisterlock hairstylists and/or braiders of Braiders of African Textured hair no longer be required to spend nine months (1,600 hours) and at least $5,000, at a government-approved cosmetology school before sitting for the state licensing examination, which allowed braiders to legally practice their craft.” However, none of these government-mandated classes actually taught students how to braid hair. In fact, they taught techniques that were especially damaging to African hair. https://ij.org/case/cornwell-v-california-board-of-barbering-and-cosmetology/
1) Does it interest me/engage me over the long term?
Yes, considering I am of African American descent, and choose to wear my hair in natural urban ethnic styles, and a Certified Sisterlock Image Consultant in California.
2) Is it researchable? Do I have the necessary sources to really dive into this topic?
Yes, it’s searchable, although it an international movement amongst black women/men (women more so), in our country. The Case Study I will focus on has to do with the “Order Granting Plaintiff Cornwell’s Motion for Summary Judgment in California. Sisterlocks” a trademarked Hair Braiding Technique 1999 Court Victory in California allowing for Sisterlock hairstylists and/or braiders of Braiders of African Textured hair no longer be required to spend nine months (1,600 hours) and at least $5,000, at a government-approved cosmetology school before sitting for the state licensing examination, which allowed braiders to legally practice their craft.” However, none of these government-mandated classes actually taught students how to braid hair. In fact, they taught techniques that were especially damaging to African hair. https://ij.org/case/cornwell-v-california-board-of-barbering-and-cosmetology/
3) Does it connect to and help me achieve my academic or career goals?
Yes, it relates to my course of study of Multi-Cultural Studies, w/emphasis on Africana Studies
