The Miss Côte d'Ivoire pageant has announced a ban on wigs and weaves on January 28, 2025, aiming to celebrate and promote natural beauty. This decision emphasizes authenticity, encouraging contestants to showcase their natural hair and embrace their true selves, reflecting a shift towards empowering women to feel confident without relying on artificial enhancements. This move is considered historic being the first time a national beauty pageant has banned the use of weaves and wigs in the competition. Contestants are expected to showcase their natural hair. It could be long, short, braided, or shaved. The organsing committee stated that the changes are meant to emphasise natural African beauty and authenticity. ...