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Amma always said our thick, black hair was a crown of blessings. Growing up in Srirangam, I watched women oil their hair with coconut, weaving jasmine flowers through generations of tradition. When I moved away, I nearly lost that connection. Last month, I earned PAYBO through my small beauty business, teaching others traditional hair care. My first client? A young girl desperate to embrace her Tamil roots. As I braided her hair, sharing Amma's secrets, I realized I wasn't just earning money. I was weaving our heritage forward, one strand at a time, keeping our community's beautiful legacy alive.