At 14 years old, Amir Menendez stands out from the crowd.
, Menendez says his classmates and teachers were"always supportive." However, there was one caveat:"I always have to sit in the back of the class," he says"People behind me couldn't see the board.
"Some people will be hating on it because they're like, 'Oh, just cut it.' But for the most part, they all really thought it was cool and actively supported me," he continues."There were some awkward times growing it, like when it wouldn't be combed out and I'd have to go and have a hair appointment if it was hurting me, or something like that," Menendez explains.
Menendez says his newfound fame has forced him to"be real" with others. That includes acknowledging the possibility that his might not be the biggest hairstyles around. "I'm pretty sure there are other afros out there that are larger," he explains."This is just the only one that's recorded, so I want to put that out there."
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