Beyoncé has not only conquered the music industry with her talent, but she has also made numerous fashion statements throughout the year.

Furthermore, she has never shied away from trying out new hairstyles, from sleek locks to lustrous curls, and from honey blonde to silver to promote her recent Renaissance album.

So it was surprising when the performer revealed that she suffers from psoriasis while reflecting on her hair journey in Essence’s March/April cover story.

“I have many beautiful memories attached to my hair,” the Texas Hold ‘Em singer told the publication. “The relationship we have with our hair is such a deeply personal journey.”

She went on to say, “From spending my childhood in my mother’s salon to my father applying oil on my scalp to treat my psoriasis— these moments have been sacred to me.”

Scalp psoriasis causes the body to overproduce new skin cells, which prompts the immune system to target healthy ones. As a result, thick, scaly, and dry patches of skin may emerge.

The singer, who recently debuted her hair care line, revealed what prompted her to create it.

The chats and disputes in the salons and barbershops foster a sense of community among the individuals who use them as a respite from their daily lives,” she added.

“For them, it’s a place to feel beautiful and vent, laugh, share secrets and pass down wisdom. It’s the most consistent community gathering we have. It’s so important that it’s a sanctuary.”