As Black people, our braids, dreadlocks, bantu knots, wigs and weaves and so many other hair styles are embedded in our culture. But as big and bold as our hair may be, we each have our own experience managing Black hair.

Word In Black, a collaboration of the nation’s leading Black publishers, wants to hear from you. Tell us how much you love or hate your hair. What you wish non-Black people knew about Black hair. And how you’ve dealt with the stereotypes of Black hair.

Please complete the survey below or linked here. If you would like to talk, one of our reporters will reach out to you. Please share the survey with others.

Anissa is the health data journalist for Word In Black. She reports on healthcare inequities and mental health in the Black community.