Working Hands

his image captures the careful rhythm of a hairdresser’s hands, steady, skilled, and sure. Each twist and braid tells a quiet story of work, patience, and pride. There is no face in the frame, only hands in motion, yet through them, we see identity being shaped and confidence renewed. Working Hands — The Hairdresser reflects the unseen artistry within Nigeria’s everyday life. It honors the women whose hands turn labor into expression and survival into dignity. In these hands lies the power to create beauty, sustain livelihood, and weave strength into every strand.

Uploaded on 24 October 2025.