I was always told when I was a kid
And yeah, it made me bleed.
That beauty costs much.
I didn't deserve such.

The hairdresser would braid and ignore my pain
All those tears were all in vain
She wasn't even concerned about my tears
“Don't worry you'll outgrow your fears!”

I was told that strong girls didn't cry
I grew up with the question, why?
I was scolded for any fuss I made.
All I was told was that the pain will soon fade.

I had curly hair and wavy ends
Strands of hair fell but there were no amends.
But the...