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Laetitia Ky, la artista que usa su cabello para reivindicar la identidad precolonial de África: “El pelo era un superpoder y yo lo quería reclamar”
Summary by Latinas Media Editorial Desk Ana Cristina Castellanos , as published by El País
· September 2, 2026
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Key takeaway A los 5 años, comenzó a alisar su cabello, siguiendo una práctica común entre mujeres de su país.
Una artista de 30 años busca reivindicar la identidad precolonial de África a través de su cabello. A los 5 años, comenzó a alisar su cabello, siguiendo una práctica común entre mujeres de su país. Sin embargo, a los 16 años, sufrió un accidente con el producto, lo que le causó quemaduras en la parte frontal de la cabeza y la obligó a cortarse todo el pelo.
Más información sobre la historia de esta artista está disponible. Su experiencia con el alisador y su relación con su cabello han sido clave en su búsqueda de identidad.
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Category: culture Published: September 2, 2026 Source: El País Reading time: 1 min
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