Black Twitter went crazy this week with the trending hashtag, #growingupblack. Topics ranged from those dreaded whoopings, to the omnipotent Robitussin, to watchful mothers. I decided to join in on the fun and put together a list based on what it was like growing up with Black hair:
1. Before holidays and big events, you had to “hold your ear” so that you didn’t get burned by one of these
Brianna Watson says
I was so afraid of the hot comb I ran, my mom had to basically strap me down.
Vanessa Hamilton says
Hard to find the Black Dax now.
Ernushka Hellemun says
In Holland very easy ?
Greene Kenya says
I use flat iron instead for coarse afro hair
Dreana McCall says
Dax was the joint. Beads. Braids. Ponytail twists with hairbows. Plaits after shampoos to prep for straightening comb. Yeah that’s MY #growingupwithBlackhair
Aiesha Orpilla says
I would always tell my mom she was burning me with the hot comb and she would be like “Be quiet. It’s just the steam. Now hold your ear.” Lol ?
Chala M. Brooks says
Lol! They wonder why we aren’t patient with our own hair now. Look who taught us. LMBO! ????
Mary Stanley says
#5 I don’t remember those. What are they ?
Dunhyel E Martinez says
Lol yea
Dorcas Burns says
Still use most of these lol