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The Kaleidoscope Factor prides itself in telling the complete truth, even though it might hurt a bit. Some months back, The Kaleidoscope Factor reported that while Solange Knowles’ efforts to distance herself from mega star sister, Beyonce, by blazing a different musical path, ie. recording an entire album of original and throw back music, was admirable, but in the end, wouldn’t help her much at distinguishing an identity apart from Beyonce.

Apparently, Solange has gotten the memo. Sort of.

Solange’s quest to be her own person, a shining pop star comparable to her sister, has taken an interesting turn. Solange got rid of her weavy locks and is now sporting a closely cropped hair cut. Fans and critics alike are frowning at Solange’s new do. We love it! Perhaps the reason why Solange is getting so much heat about her new look is because African Americans have forgotten what a Black woman looks like without a weave! Let’s see. Who out there in celebrityland wears her own hair? Hmmm. I can’t think of a one. Except Oprah. Remember folks were hating on her naturally long hair saying that it was weave until Oprah announced that her long tresses were in deed her very own.

Yep. Black women can grow long, weave-free hair contrary to what some may have previously thought. It’s that weave thing that makes it hard for Black women who wear natural styles, like Solange, or sistas who rock locs, to walk proudly and confident.

Well, Solange, if you happen to come across this article in your web travels, know that you look beautiful and that only confident sistas with a healthy self-esteem can rock a cut like yours! You Go Gurl and shut those Haters down!

Maybe your sister will catch a clue, too!

Well, we can hope can’t we?