Balancetonquoi 4,707 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Ok so im north african but my skin is white. Im also an arab. My hair are really curly. Would it be culture appropriation if I do a lot of braids with my hair. Because its really annoying my hair is very big when its dry and I wanted to braid them so it would look less big. But I see everywhere that someone with white skin cant do it because of black history and other reasons I dont know about. Can someone tell me if I can and if I cant why? Edit: thank you all for giving me your opinions and informations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dux 3,142 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 thats completely fine and you shouldn't worry about what others think about how you want to style your own hair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
다�아 276 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 its finen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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milkcafe 3,438 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 i'm assuming you mean box braids, and honestly i say go for it. for me, personally, cultural appropriation isn't just the act but it's the feelings behind the act. like wearing dreads isn't inherently bad, but, for me, it makes me feel a certain way because all over the media black people with dreads are treated like dirty thugs, but other people wearing them are treated like style icons. same thing goes for braids, i've seen too many nonblack people braid their hair and act as if they're somehow better than all the other black people who get told off or worse for wearing braids. most people i know wear braids for the same reason you want them, i currently have faux locs on because i didn't want to bother with my hair for a while. i'm just one person, and my views don't speak for every black person in the world. but i personally don't think it's a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twices 1,456 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 what type of braids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonathehoe 4,579 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 But braids and dreads aren't the same afaik. If you want to use braids then braid your hair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREATtime 115 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 NO CULTURE APPROPRIATION IS BULL SHIT..JUST DON'T DO BLACKFACE, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balancetonquoi 4,707 Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 what type of braids Like this http://data.whicdn.com/images/192666225/large.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOTICUS 2,252 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Go for it sis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King 2,091 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Will you be wearing braids to explicitly ridicule black people or using braids to profit off of black culture while mocking black culture? If you said no to either of the above statements, then it's not culture appropriation. Wear whatever hairstyle you want. Culture appropriation has been abused as a phrase and has turned into a meaningless phrase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marce11a 927 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 If you want to wear braids, wear braids. Nobody owns this hairstyle, so you don't need to ask for permission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihavepopcorn 12,815 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Dude do literally whatever the fuck you want with your hair. Why are you asking for permission? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dux 3,142 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 No I cant braid my hair? ofc you can! make sure you take care of your scalp when theyre installed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balancetonquoi 4,707 Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 No no I actually find it extremely pretty on black people ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grape Soda 12,004 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Even if you weren't, do you hun. We aren't all like that, I promise. No one should tell you what to do with your own hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkcafe 3,438 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 No no I actually find it extremely pretty on black people ! i wan't trying to imply anything about you, i hope it didn't come across that way ;;; if you do end up getting them done, take care of your scalp, moisturize it as often as possible, and try to keep your roots clean. i fucked up with that the last time i did it and my hair kinda matted and it was a bitch to comb out :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balancetonquoi 4,707 Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 ofc you can! make sure you take care of your scalp when theyre installedI read your first comment wrong sorry ^^And thanks you I will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balancetonquoi 4,707 Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 i wan't trying to imply anything about you, i hope it didn't come across that way ;;; if you do end up getting them done, take care of your scalp, moisturize it as often as possible, and try to keep your roots clean. i fucked up with that the last time i did it and my hair kinda matted and it was a bitch to comb out :/ Ohh ok I will I have a last questionWhat kind of product should I use? You said to mosturize. For my hair I use argan oil is it enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Rose 9,391 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 don't take this the wrong way but i have to ask, because i usually never get the chance to ask non-black, why do you want box braids for? I know you said your hair is curly and you want to maintain it but why not dutch braids or fish braids?? Why box braids specifically? +Are you familiar on how the process of getting braids usually go?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balancetonquoi 4,707 Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 don't take this the wrong way but i have to ask, because i usually never get the chance to ask non-black, why do you want box braids for? I know you said your hair is curly and you want to maintain it but why not dutch braids or fish braids?? Why box braids specifically? +Are you familiar on how the process of getting braids usually go?? I do that dutch and fish braid but it doesnt look as good as people with straight (or less curly hair) my scalp/roots? of my hair look still frizzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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