As Australian fans of the Spice Girls wait eagerly for news of an Aussie tour, Mel B's hairdresser has reflected on the impact Scary Spice's afro has had on a whole generation of young black and mixed race girls, sharing an emotional tribute on social media.
Taking to Instagram, celebrity hairdresser Michelle Sultan uploaded an image of Mel B rocking out on stage during a recent concert in a leopard print catsuit complete with glorious afro.
"You've inspired a generation of Black and Mixed raced girls to be fearless with their hair way before this 'natural hair movement' you were doing it back in the 90s," she wrote. "I thank you for trusting me every night with your mane!"
She added: "Although just hair, your hair means so much more!"
Sultan continued, writing: "Black and mixed raced girls felt accepted when you came out with your fro.
"The bigger the afro the more power you have and what a beautiful thing to stand as a black woman watching all those other black woman come to watch the Spice Girls with their afros."
Commending her good friend, Sultan finished the post by saying: "Melanie, this is just the beginning of a whole new life for you and your beautiful girls and family.
"My heart is full of love right now."
Mel B has been launched back into the spotlight this year as part of the Spice World 2019 Tour, which commenced in May 2019. The shows have marked the group's first performances together since the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony, despite Victoria Beckham declining to participate.
