A mixed race woman brought to tears over her afro hair has recorded a moving diary showing how she learned to love herself - with the support of SIX MILLION strangers.

Hannah Connaughton, 21, said she's always been insecure about her curly locks, because she was bullied at school and is "visually white" but "has an afro".

After years of straightening her do, she had grown so insecure of her heat damaged tresses, she would get upset and struggled not to "feel ugly".

She recorded a video diary on TikTok, bravely opening up about her insecurities and asking for advice, hoping to get a few tips on good products.

But the video stuck a chord with people globally who were struggling with insecurities - even celebrities - particularly black and mixed race women.

“Because I look white, my hair was one of the only things about my appearance that made me look visually mixed race, so it stood out - people at school would call me a poodle or ask to touch it.

“When I asked for advice on TikTok because my hair was so damaged, I was overwhelmed by people’s responses and support - and I realised I’m not alone, and so many other people relate to my story.

“I even had Amber Gill send me a haircare package because she understood my experience - which made me realise, celebrity or not, every mixed and black woman has experiences like mine.