I saw the above post on FaceBook recently and the caption was “I do not see a problem”, it was basically a post trying to solicit the opinions of other group members to see who agreed with the person’s statement in the photograph (edited to remove the original author’s name) or who didn’t care.
I looked at the picture and found it interesting to say the least. I am not going to sit here and pretend that it isn’t odd to see a white girl get her hair braided in that manner, but only because I have never seen it before until I saw that picture.
Aesthetically, I think its cute, and I do not see why the style would bother anybody that much since nobody is requiring you to pay for it. There are no styles out there that are racially specific, meaning only black girls can do that style or only Hispanic girls can do that style etc. We are all free to do any style we want with what grows from our scalps; we straighten, color, do roller sets as other races do so whats the big deal if a Caucasian woman wants to get some braids?
I tend to find posts like the one above slightly ignorant, and I was happy to see a lot of the commenters agreed with me. But there were a few that made it clear that they were kind of on the fence and others who said that they felt flattered by it. One person mentioned the fact that we cannot deny the cultural heritage of braiding another person found the ‘admiration’ and flattery comments to be a bit funny to say the least, saying that cultural appropriation is not a form of flattery.
Now that one I agree with, just because a person from a different culture or race does something from my culture or race doesn’t mean that I am automatically flattered. It just remains interesting. What say you? Does it matter if a person of another race does a style that is culturally more common in your race?
black girls get weaves down to their ankles…sooo?? braidss are no longer worn for their history but for style…so I don’t get the point of those who are against it..she look cute… that’s just my opinion
hell no there’s nothing wrong with it. that’s like saying its wrong for black girls to wear weaves.
They can get braids if they want to!
What’s the matter with that ? I don’t get it
That’s their business Sooo if that’s what they want to do but don’t white women wash their hair everyday?
they don’t… who told you that?
does it matter if black girls wear blonde hair? no it doesn’t matter if its not you why be concerned
Its weird but who cares
Why should it matter?? Life is for the living!!!!!!!
These girls in my school got told off and put in isolation for having cornrows but the majority of black girls of my school have it. Its really unfair
It’s ignorant
I live in Palermo, Sicily- Italy, and here braids are the most popular hairstyle during the summer, everyone (caucasian girls) love it!
Hmmmm….the upside to white women and women of other races getting braids is that they will STOP asking if they can touch our hair because they will know what braids feel like. Who cares, if they like, I love it.
Wtf who cares!! Im bout to get some too with my light bright ass she looks good with them.too haters
No.. white girls can get em too and be looking clean asf all neat and stuff.. braids are for everybody even Asians
it doesnt matter she look so pretty !!
Why should your race depict what hair style u wear?!? 0_o
Boy I tell you this world is going mad.
Who cares? A woman can have whatever hairstyle she wants, it’s just that the braids won’t stay long on a white woman because of her hair texture
It shouldn’t matter! It’s her choice to wear that style. Braiding isn’t specifically for 1 particular race.
shall I dare comment?!? lmbo
Nope! To be honest I could careless…it’s just hair!
Why does it matter unless she asking me to pay for it!!
she’s totally rocking those braids! (y)
I think it’s cute. I think everyone should wear their hair in a way that makes them feel good.
Who cares!!!? People can do what they want with their hair regardless of the race. Who categorized what hairstyles black women, white women, Asian women and so on can wear. Its ridiculous to make a big fuss over. Our society is so f***** up. Oh yea btw I’m rocking a BLONDE weave
Thats dumb…anyone can get braids or weaves…if a white woman wants braids then she should be able to without judgment
who cares….and there are black women that straighten their hair?! What’s the difference?
White women with braids that is nothing new or shocking. Some braiding hair has a white girl on the package soooo who cares?
I think the main reason it matters to people is that black women get in all sorts of trouble for our hair. We’re told braids are unprofessional and we’re fired for stuff like that. It’s not so much to do with the history or how she looks in them, but the fact that we’re persecuted for things like this, usually by white people, and then they’re completely cool to do it themselves. They’re not told it’s unprofessional or ‘ghetto’ or anything like that. Personally, I don’t really care what anyone wears, as long as they don’t go around being a hypocrite about it. But it’s a touchy subject for a lot of black women who have been told off.
Never known that to happen here in the UK. As long as your hairs is neat there isn’t an issue and im talking professional women.
She looks super cute to me….#thatisall
I’ve heard that it’s not the same in the UK when it comes to the professional aspect, which has to be nice. And yes, she does look good. I figured the post was talking more generally, and not about the girl in the said photo, or at least the article was.
You made a good point. Even natural hair is considered unprofessional esp the more textured it is. She does look good but I get your point.
I completely agree! !! I’m sick of the double standard thing, they talk about our hair and then turn around and do it!
Yet black women wear weaves (even blonde ones) that is clearly European hair. Anyone who makes an issue out of a white women braiding her hair needs to get a life.
I don’t think it’s the issue of the weave. White women wear the same type of weave black women wear all the time. It’s the fact that black women get violent amounts of flack for wearing weaves, straight or otherwise, to the point where we can’t do anything. As cute as she looks, this woman doesn’t have to face the stigmas, the name calling, and everything else that black women do. Even on a post about her there are more people coming to her rescue than trying to understand why someone MIGHT have a problem with it. It’s like the only way people know how to debate is to call others names and rant and take everything from a non-objective point of view. At the end of the day, NO ONE can tell this woman what to wear, and we can only discuss. It’s amazing that even that’s too much.
I dont know where you live at but where I live if a white girl get her hair done in braids like that she is called for a lack of better words “Hood Rat” and or “N!@#$% Lover” which living in the hood and having mostly friends with better tans than I do upsets me more than the person they are talking about and to point out that its the Black people that are saying these things. So before anything turns in this direction it is on both sides I have seen white and black get fired for hair styles and for much less. It should NEVER be about color of skin or type of hair style or even the clothes you wear, but most judge first and think after.
Right on sister
it’s “touchy” looking at a white girl with braids?
I wouldn’t say If its bad or good , but it just looks weird on a white woman .
Why? What about black women weaving it past their asses, going blond or platinum. don’t you think that looks weird?
Im asking you guys is all
Thank you. Lets not forget about the colored contacts, hair straightening and wigs that are not at all in keeping with their natural textures.
It doesn’t matter but isn’t her hair like really fine and those heavy braids could pull it out easily. I think she looks cute.
Wish mine would STAY .. lol , and I’m mixed with black/white
No do you….I think it looks nice
It’s no different than those of you black women who walk around with long flowing weave down your backs.
Why is this even a topic?
cuz there are racist people
Doesn’t matter hell it’s universal I know they get tired of combing their hair too.
Why should this be controversial? Her hair, her business.
They can wear what ever they want. I dont think it looks right on them
I agree.she looks no good…
No…but isn’t their hair too fine? Wouldn’t it not last as long or break off easy
afro-textured hair is easier to break off… so no
Controversy? But why? Bo Derek? Anyone? NOT NEW or contoversial!
Who cares. More pressing issues in the world.
Why would it matter??? Its just hair who cares, she can do what she wants
Not unless it matters that we been relaxing our hair since 1853 – lbvs
In my opinion It doesn’t matter at all there not bothering me by wearing BRAIDS who cares
Double standard much??? If black women CAN put weave in their hair to achieve the desired length and blonde sometimes… Why not?? And WHY is this an issue??
A lot of black women don’t look right blonde or with green/ blue contacts . Who cares .. Some sound racist in here ..
She can wear whatever she wants. I could care less. I didn’t pay for it and neither did no one else. It’s her hair
If that is her choice, who cares?
It doesn’t matter but it’s kind of stupid. Why get extensions when there is no need for it?
you mean black women too right?
Stop it
White &Black…my God!
It just doesnt look right, dont know why.
of course you don’t
Coming from a white girl who is a stylist…I say it looks ridiculous but to each is own I guess.
Who said braids is a race thing? Yes, u see it more on African Americans but who cares!
I’m more concerned about other stuff than about her getting her hair braided. That’s how racist, ignorant comments get made by posting stuff like this. Her hair looks great. #movingon
Does it matter if a black woman gets a bob?
She killing them braids I don’t see a problem with it
Nope.do you
No, not at all. Anybody can get braids if that’s what they want!
Who cares! !
who really cares this is so silly
If that’s the black women should stop wearing long extensions that aren’t theirs or putting straightening chemicals in their hair…….it’s 2014 grow up
Thats cute!!
NO. To each their own.
Why does race always have to b the topic of everything nowadays? So over it!!
nowadays? that’s funny
I get them all the time, i actually have been a braider for over 30 years,i do box micros,french braiding..I’m mixed..and use to always french braid my mothers hair,she’s white,since the early 70s. ..white people have gotten there hair braided for a while..and there’s nothing gross about it..the only gross thing to me is small minded individuals… she looks nice..
I love it its cute on her
Love it
I thought braids were a style… Not a definition of ethnicity
I think everyone should be able to embrace styles on their hair regardless of race, just don’t damage it and it’s all good! #simples
I don’t think there is anything wrong with it at all. I’ve had braids in my hair before. It was a bit of a waste however because I had to take it down a few days later to was my hair. Since then I have done a bit of research and found out that ethnic hairstyles are used mainly to protect the hair and lock in moisture. White women have the opposite problem, our hair has to much oil and it needs to be washed away on a regular basis (every 2-3 days). Braids probably aren’t a good idea for day to day wear on white women only because it isn’t practical.
It’s nothing wrong with her getting braids!!
People be so quick to be like “white girls can’t get this or that” WAIT WHAAAAT? Why do everybody worry about the next person? Race or color doesnt indicate what a person can and cant do. you have black people wearing extensions, and blonde hair…. who cares if it makes you happy than so what. thats whats wrong with the world. we’re so quick to say what others can and can’t do and go against the grain. everybody should mind their own business
they luk cute
I see know problem with it at all…. She looks nice with it and for those who do have a problem shut up. If that’s the case a lot of Black Women need to stop wearing weave.
Don’t care if they like braids n want them go for it
if a white woman can’t get their hair like this then black women should stop wearing white women hair
I think it’s a good look on her.
She looks great
I dont like it! First our men, then our heritage thn tan to get our skin color, thn talk like us..
Whats next…replace the black woman all together?
People should be free to be whatever they want to be. I’m sure the white women don’t tan to have your color… There are some who are just pale & they don’t like it. & talk like you guys? Hahaha, ppl talk like how they do depending on how they’re raised. Smh.
Funny thing …. ladies with extensions or weave “liked” Apryl Byrd’s comment. The irony.
Ay? O come on. If a white woman wants a tan and braids thats her issue that shouldn’t bother you. It can also be where they grow up or different cultures not just a white woman trying to tek over.
you’re ignorant apryl………
ignorant bitter woman. wwwwwww!
nice trolling… and if you can’t hold on to your man, that’s your problem,
No she likes our cultural hair. Let it be. Looks nice
that’s not your cultural hair
Some black women go out of their way to have long, straight, blonde hair, so why not? To each her own.
Oh shut up
Those look cute on her.
I personally think they look stupid but I guess its the same as black women getting long straight weave trying to look like them
Hell if she pays for it nd that’s what she likes let her do what she wants. What should anyone else care what she does with her hair
Its her hair.
Its a damn hairstyle…..really? Smh
The controversy is from the people who keep posting the same particular picture, and saying that its a controversy. Theres nothing wrong with it and shes definately not the first.
not only was the picture posted but there was a woman who expressed that she had a problem with the young lady having braids, the link will show the lady expressing that opinion.. It really isnt just about the picture.. but the comment about the pic that made it controversial Mary Frank
Black women aren’t the only women who wear , wigs or extensions in their hair.
Black are walking around with perms, and weaves that clearly are not thier own hair our texture so why can’t she wear braids? Maybe she was tired of dealing with her hair too.
I don’t see a problem. They look nice, besides black girls get weaves and they dye their hair blond. It should not matter.
Lol why does it matter if white ppl wear braids? This isn’t an issue at all
It shouldn’t matter. It looks good
I like her braids, I think there cut=)
“PEOPLE” can wear whatever they want!
Society is so stuck on a image a look really!! They worried about the wrong things with all this violence going on. Worry about that!
this article is a race baitor no black women cares about this.
it isnt a race baiter and from the article you will see that there are actual black women who care about it… but we defin respect your opinion
it is a race baiter and you know there are black women who care about it (and are against it for some dumb reason)
Is this a serious question? Bo Derek did it in a James Bond movie and looked Fab. It’s Hair..you do what you want white or black.
I don’t care women of all colors get tired of doing their own hair.
No it does not matter alot of us sew straight hair in our heads…wtf
It don’t matter let them be versatile we been Perming our hair for years to straighten it. Maybe they like the styles we wear and want to try them out.
I see no problem with it, we as women like to play with different styles,.
Nope!!! Regardless of race or ethnicity, Your hair is yours & you can do what you please with!!!! It is your human, natural, & individual right!!
This question is nonsensical!!! Last I checked, they was no such question from a nonblack asking “does it really matter if a black woman gets human hair (from nonwhites) to install in their hair so they can obtain styles that is not prevalent in their race”!
We are one species with superficial differences; let us stop dividing us and complement each other & find it flattering when others imitate us from a good heart. Fr the pics, she is genuine about her new style!!!! Peace be with you & all!
She will look.just as ridiculous as we do…
No problem ——> NEXT!
Nope she looks great
“Talk like us.”? How exactly do you do that Apryl Byrd?
Don’t see the problem…Nicely done as a matter of fact! Cute
Doesn’t matter. It’s hair.
so what? braids aren’t exclusive for only black people -___-
Its her hair!! And they look nice on her
Why not? They look nice. The thing that gets me is how some people charge double sometimes triple of what they charge sistas. A good hairstylist is good and capable to do ALL hair. Just a thought.
Its so crazy that ppl take things like a hairstyle to the extreme. Nobody is trying to take our culture or steal our men. Seriously, its juz a hairstyle. Its not that deep
Who cares
This is a really silly question… Fortunately not ALL the replies are 😉
You promote negativity by posting this
Im hairstyist andonly one roblem whith braided white woman hair is our hair isnt soo strong like black hair that means it damaged hair more i see lot of woman after they take braids out and in most of this time hair need cut the ends and put lot of conditoner and care and other way im white dark blonde straight hair and wear almost 9year dreadlocks
I feel that it’s a hair style why everything have to be about race??? Fresh
Anybody with hair can wear braids! Skin color has nothing to do with hair styles.
I think her braids are pretty.
I think it looks great.. Now people don’t complain when we (not me) wear weaves.. If we (not me) can sow in some straight tracks other races should be able to braid their hair.. And I’m all for natural hair, but com on let be do what they want..
White woman braid all the time. There’s nothing wrong with it!! Just as black woman want that long straight blonde hair, nothing wrong with that either. It’s hair!!! Be as creative and different as u want!!!! Some of these comments are so ridiculous. Lmao
Definitely wouldn’t matter to most black people. The majority of our race is the most accepting people. We really don’t care what you are. We will be trying to get you to go to the shop we go too! Lol it’s all good. If the hair will braid braid it up!! Real talk
Y’all with these comments about blk women wearing weave every race wears weave and weave isn’t made by white ppl hair they have all types so STFU but to answer the question it’s fine that she has braids but truth be told I’m sure white ppl would more then likely judge her faster then blk ppl would about the style…GO FOR WHAT U LIKE and that’s my opinion about that
Comments about long silky weave does pertain to this and black women. And the fact that most women get relaxers to change their texture to add 26″ long silky weave is definitely trying to look European.
you’re missing the point… it’s mostly black people judging her for her braids and people are merely bringing up the fact that black women are the greatest consumers of hair that ain’t there’s!
Who REALLY cares?………Black Chicks walking around with 98 inches of somebody else hair on their head looking like cousin it and she can’t wear braids? She can do whatever she likes…….T.I. voice.
LOL
Really this is an issue?
More important things to worry about in this world!
Thats like saying should black girls get their hair straightened.
Who cares???!!!! At the end of the day that girl got what she wanted and the other person got paid!!
soooo stupid for ppl to even be upset about this, Its like them getting mad at us for dying out hair blonde. Some ppl need to get over them self
This is not a controversy. They always immolate
Hair is hair…style is style…There is no race or color attached to style…ppl make it that way..
This is old news I been braiding white people, he any race a people hair from loooonng time. It’s like there’s no news out there!
Nah. They’re embracing the styles we normally wear while our women are breaking their backs trying to cover up what’s natural to look like them. It’s just hair……right?
Who cares its a hairstyle people need to stop making a big deal out of nothing. It looks nice. If she wants to get braids let her be
Why should it matter black women wear blonde hair… same difference
They look good on her
Main problem… white folks hair don’t hold well….kinda wasting ur time….doesn’t last
No problem… let her do what the hell she wants lol her hair
WHOEVER DID IT CLOWNED IT. AND WHEN WE GONNA STOP LOOKING AT WHAT EVERYBODY ELSE DOING? THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE! ITS BEAUTIFUL!
White people will never let us “own” anything. Whatever we do they gotta do it too but they hate us so much. It bothers me sorry
How can it bother you when black women try to make their hair look like white women all the time ?
How is that? I where my natural hair straight because it’s easier to manage. I don’t believe in anybody trying to be what they’re not.
‘they’ hate us so much? REALLY?! i love my partner, mother in law, father in law etc. get your head out of your backside.
lol “they” and “us” that is the problem in this world how about a “we”. I don’t hate anyone unless they do anything to hurt me or the people I love. I’m sorry if you’ve had bad experiences but uhh not everyone is the same. I really do wish we could turn this whole “us” and “them” into a “we” and stop caring so much about what damn color someone is.
With everything else going on in the world…. #NoOneCaresAboutThis
Oh goodness. She can wear her hair the way she wants and she looks lovely!
Why does it matter. If she wants to she can .
The reason this was posted, so that some controversy that didn’t exist can now exist, it give the page hype and it makes the page popular, and we all fell for it. in the future when we see a stupid post like this lets just ignore it LOL!!!
I don’t really think it matters I like her braids all I have to say is girl watch your edges
some of yall just HATERS !! and why bring up men in this? love has no color, race, weight or height limit. okay. just cause you a different race don’t mean you have to date the same “race”. Men can make their on decisions so don’t blame it on the white women that the black men are after them. it shouldn’t always be about race. get that out your heads and just focus on the person please and thank you
Does it matter if a black women straightens her hair? Colours her hair etc etc etc no, so this is daft. Daft post
Nope! People should be able to wear their hair however they want. Duh!!
It shouldnt matter if a white person get braids simply because a black woman is ashamed of her and gets ot straight like the white woman. You got to look at it both ways
I love it. They are embracing a part of our culture. Not taking it from us. Cuz they can never do that. So don’t be threatened. Be flattered.
#facts
Since when has braids apart of just Black culture???? As much as people love to believe braids originated in Africa, braids were worn by Europeans, Asian, and Natives hundreds and hundreds of years ago.
I don’t care, but don’t start acting as if they were the first to do it.
Since when did it matter? Hairstyles are not dependent on race and should never be. If a black girl can get weave that is dead straight and blonde to her ankles why can’t a white girl get braids??? This race thing really needs to stop, if she wants to braid her hair let her, don’t understand why there are people against this at the end of the day she still did it and probably will continue to. She looks cute and she’s rocking it well ^^ This hate is just silly, it’s hair, at the end of the day it’s up to every individual what they WANT to do with their hair
Black people wear weave so why does it matter
Braids goes for black or whites. Color dont matter. Justy opinion
It’s hair, she can try different things too!
I love it and I’m actually flattered that a white woman would want to style her hair like a black woman!
This world worries about the wrong things.
Just about every woman likes braids, they are easy to maintain n beautiful
I like it that goes to show you some of them do like what we do to our hair.
No one should have a problem with anyone doing what they want with their hair.
For decades we have been straightening our hair, perming it and putting in straight weaves; something that is essentially a ‘European’ aesthetic. I have seen Caucasian women with braids in before and I have been intrigued, but I’m not mad at it. If they want to express themselves in that way then so be it; who am I to say otherwise. It does come across a bit weird to some because and full head of braids is associated with ‘Black ‘ culture, but I guess all cultures evolve; it’s whether or not we choose to accept it.
It does NOT matter!!
Nothin wrong with it, let her rock her hair the way she wants.
I think she looks really nice with it.
No. What’s the big deal?
No it shouldn’t matter….
If I see a waste topic like this again on my timeline….bout “new controversy” Black Hair Info….get it together and do better!
No. It doesn’t matter. And they look nice, but I had to do a double take.
Geesh people, if they like it they like it. If I like something and it started with them, oh well… I’m going to rock it. Explore each others cultures and help thin out things that divide us as a people. Simple minded people get over it!
Why in the heck should such a thing matter? Should we start drawing lines in the sand concerning everybody? Only old ladies can have curls, only Asian people can have straight hair? This is rather ridiculous .
I swear people just can’t stand to be unified. we create issues out of EVERYTHING.
Why not? Black women do extensions …
Nope doesn’t we get perms and weaves, they get perms and braids. And we both get them for the same reason, because we like them. Not everything is about not being proud or taking away something from the “black woman” or wanting to be like someones else you know?
I’m not racist or anything…yes ppl are entitled to do as they please with themselves…but ask yourself the underlying reason why different races mimic anothers heritages or practices…could some think they are less beautiful or possibly trying to fit in or just plain lazy to research what their own beautiful hair is capable of naturally…i think each culture has its own exotic God given beauty which makes us all unique…and it should be appreciated in its natural state more!
Could the same not be said about black women who relax their hair, bleach their skin, weave their hair, lace wigs, implants breast and buttocks, even down to contact lenses?
I don’t think this is mimicry.
In this case, braids are braids. They don’t belong to any an one “race” in my opinion. It’s like saying whites shouldn’t get locs, why not? It’s a culture they wish to embrace and live by, no?
Apryl its safe to say you are racist! reading your comments have my jaw on the floor. i will be sure to keep my daughter away from negative evil attitudes like yours.
I don’t give a hoot who has braids. Just don’t mention Bo Derrick…..
I swear people are SO ignorant. No it is fine if the white woman get braids, but is it necessary to put down your own color to make a point?! Yall could have been more logical. Damn. I swear. SMH!
Her braids are done beautifully. I need to know her braider!
thats cute on her
Who cares? It’s hair. Black people don’t have a patent on braids. People make an issue out of anything.
No, Bo Derek did it years ago. Imitation is the best form of flattery. Remember no matter what other cultures do they can never steal our swag
Does it matter if a black woman wear long weaves? I am a hairdresser. I have seen it all. Black women wear long straight blonde weaves sometimes. For some the longer the better. Why is it wrong for another race wear braids. We spend so much time being critical about others that we fail to see more important things that’s happening around us.
If that is a problem then it should be just as big a problem when black females get the super blonde dye job and the extensions half way down their back…fair exchange is no robbery. ..ijs
I dont care…. its fine.. i just dont like the look of it on a white girl… personal opinion… 🙂
It shouldn’t matter what anyone does with their hair…
It’s cute. Do they complain when black women wear blonde weave, blue contacts, or bleach their skin? Racism goes both ways SMH.
Lmao, blonde.weave!
Why is this even controversial? It’s their hair & they have the right to do whatever they want with it. Stop the segregation!
No it doesn’t matter, it’s just hair
Hassy African Braiding shop hooked her up…they did a nice job.
Well seeing as how a lot of black women, perm their hair or wear weave to get that strait look. I don’t see what is so wrong with a white woman wanting braid.
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Does it really matter?!
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This that ish I don’t like! We can’t have $hit for ourselves… Damn Becky!
It shouldn’t matter!! Just like you see all the other race girls dying their hair blonde!
Ppl are so judgemental, if she like it I love it….. that like saying should black women get BLONDE weave there are black ppl in other countries with naturally blomd hair I’m talking about WEAVE….. THEY DO IT ANY WAY “BECAUSE THEY LIKE IT” I dont think it really matters if she wanted them that and that what she wanted then I say go for yours they look good in my book
Well if she wants to sit in that chair hour upon hour like we do…then go right ahead.
Why should it matter? Anyone who gets mad about it is silly.
The box blonde. And there are black tribes in Africa born with blonde hair. So the “color” blonde is not reserved for white people
I just simply don’t give a sh%t about what another person does with their hair. Black folks too damn distracted. Always worried about the wrong things.
I just shouted around he damn backyard, AMEN!
True dat:)
So true, everything is considered as racism these days! so disturbing!
Could not agree more!
I don’t care as long as her hair color matches and it doesn’t look like Nola from hustle and flow do you boo!!
I don’t care what anyone does to their own hair!!! With all this surgery everyone’s getting, skin lightener and tanning we’re all going to look the same one day.
Why does it matter?! Should black women get silky straight weave? Lol this is nuts!
Nope. Its a free country
No it’s doesn’t matter it’s her hair she can do whatever she likes.
Wow I think the writer is the only one who cares!!! Glad to see such acceptance. I am a white braider(you can see my work at strictlybraids) and a white woman who has worn braids many times. I was sent home when I worked for corporate one day because my freshly done boxbraids were unprofessional. I have been called ghetto, wannabe, trashy, and many other things by both races. That will not stop me. I like braids always have. For me I am able to do more styles with them and I am my best advertisement. And no they dont last nearly as long. Little things like this open the door to cultural understanding. Its not about taking anything from anyone but learning and understanding each other.
Deesha Bigz they can’t cause they wear it too…George Washington had a weave/wig what one does to their hair is simply their personal artistic reflection of who they are…
It’s their hair… how are we going to sit here and talk about going natural and doing whatever we want with our hair, smiling at its gravity-defying feats (ex: afro, twistout, etc.) and admiring its same ability to hang (ex: flat-ironing, blow-outs, weave) and loving our hair, if we can’t let other people do what they want with their hair? Did you ever think that “imitation is the highest form of flattery”? Why is this even a relevant topic?
In my humble opinion, I believe people should be allowed to do whatever they like with their hair, because I personally feel that hairstyling is an art, and art was meant to be shared and loved by any and all who can experience it. <3
since when did braiding become a black thing?
Whoever has a problem has personal issues to sort out. The purpose of hair is either to protect or adorn. Adorn meaning it can be styled/colored however as long as the person wearing it feels it compliments them. Noticed the stylist’s color of skin running her hands through the hair… She didn’t seem to mind, interesting huh? No certain style is secluded to a certain race, ever been to a REAL hair show? It’s a form of art nowadays not so much emphasis on cultural heritage. Evolve people.
Stephanie McNerney cute huh
Apryl Byrd first our men? U blame them for taking our men? That is ridiculous. Every man has the right to choose who they want. So is every woman. Now all u have to do is make sure u be the right woman and u will find the right man and no one will take him. She braided her hair because the got the right to do what they likes. I understand that is ur opinion but that comment lame
No who cares! Its cute braids arent a cultural thing. Its just a hairstyle geeeeezzzzz
Its her head…. Why this even a discussion.
Anybody that wants braids GO 4 IT.
Now how long can she keep them in?
I just hope Tommy Sotomayor see this lol
Its cute…so what is the problem
We’re in a new era I wish people would stop overreacting do she get mad when black women wear straight hair weaves? No so neither should we smh
Do you boo boo!
Nope, we wear our hair like theirs.
Omgoodness. I just sitting here wondering why people care so much about what someone else does with their hair. It’s her hair and she can rock it however she pleases.
I really don’t care
This is the dumbest debate ever! Bo Derek wore braids in the 70s. Black women will dye their hair blonde, or straighten it, e.g. long straight hair.
I wore long box braids in the early 90s and I loved them!
Who cares! She may be a white woman living in an urban dominated by people of color, so she is influenced by their styles.
Summarizing….who cares!
I love it! 🙂
“New controversy” really? Lol damn. Could the same not be said about black women who relax their hair, bleach their skin, weave their hair, lace wigs, implants breast and buttocks, even down to contact lenses?
I don’t think this is mimicry.
In this case, braids are braids. They don’t belong to any an one “race” in my opinion. It’s like saying whites shouldn’t get locs, why not? It’s a culture they wish to embrace and live by, no?
In the UK we just shrug of things like this. It’s nothing to get a news bulletin!
Our hair (no matter the race) is damn beautiful and versatile. Shoot. Let her embrace it for petesake.
And the only reason it’s and “issue” is cause ignorant black women be like “who she think she is” with your lace wig.
She paid for them!
Cute!
It’s her head
Y not. Black women go out and buy long straight hair
If she likes it, I love it!
Nope . I don’t think braids or weave is jus for black people . Cum on ppl get it together . Talk about the wars in the world or how much murders they are . Sighs
Nah.. i think EVERYone looks fly in braids..
Heather Bieke…you do know there are brown people with natural blonde hair right? Lol
They have right do whatever that they like! People really need get a reality checkup
White women can get whatever the hell they want. It would be like telling a black woman she cant highlight her hair. Which is garbage. And this is coming from a hairdresser
It’s just a hairstyle, we are no longer defined by our hair! It doesn’t make us who we are, it simply adds flair to our outer shell. Who cares if a white woman gets braids? They’re not worried about what black women do to their hair lol
Yep it sure does black ppl can’t have a dam thing to ourselves
LOL, I hope you are trolling!
Please have several seats….
No they can do what they want with their hair we straighten ours! Plus it’s super cute!
No, those braids look good
No we are all women.
The tourists come here to the Caribbean islands to get braids done to their hair and cornrows. So should we tell them… I’m sorry this is a black person style you can’t get this done on your head? Foolery, when will the cycle break ……… Whennnnnnnn?????they should say , oh black women shouldn’t get perms to have their hair straight then ? Ppl so contradictive
It doesn’t matter what a white woman gets! At the end of the day media makes it seems popular. Although braids are cultural worn all year around.
They can lose they edges like the rest of yall lol
Braids are for everyone. Its a protective style and not to mention gorgeous:)
No it shouldn’t matter at all!
Its cute
she looks cut eto me
whats the problem
Why would anyone have a problem with a white woman getting braids?? That’s childish. I think it’s cute! If that’s the case white women should have a problem with black women getting a fishtail braid
Bailey do it! You will look so cute!
No! Smh!
I think it looks adorable on her. Who cares if she’s white or baby blue?! Do whatever your want to do with your hair and celebrate yourself! Screw what society thinks!
I have no problem with it. People can wear whatever they want to in their head. Why? Because its their head!
Why not when we are clearly copying their hairstyles? I don’t mind it we all inspire each other.
No! Not a problem!! Should their be a problem????NO!!!
No she looks cute!
Don’t see an issue with it! I wonder how long it took. Her hair is so straight!!!
It def shouldn’t matter.
no it is not an issue…at all
If she wants to go through right hours of torture when she doesn’t need it, more power to her
Ur backwards if you have a problem with this! This isn’t stealing our style, this is acknowledging that its beautiful!
Nope. it’s cute. That’s like white girls gettin mad at black girls for straightening their hair
I’ll be honest,I think she looks kind of weird,it dosnt mean that she can do whatever she wants,but maybe is that Im not used to see white girls with braids..,not even here in Puerto Rico;the mayority of women w braids are black.
Ppl can do whatever they want with their hair…no one owns any styles and to act as if you do makes you look like a bitter person.
Im sorry I wasn’t aware simple hairdos were reserved for one race…..ugh society
Braids is not a one culture thing just like coloring your hair
It looks good on her. Black women wear blonde weave and blue contacts. It aint that serious
I keep my hair in braids and love it! Dont NEED it but who need is only any opinion. .. because who needs braids…. nobody…. I want… I like and I look dam good
Show do girl I love braids
No. He’ll blacks dye their hair blonde, wear colored contacts and get weaves for bone straight hair, so why should it matter that whites get braids. He’ll they are getting butts too!
I think everyone should wear whatever they want!
I think it’s fine but white women need to wash their hair a lot I don’t know how that would work with braids
It’s stupid but whatever.
I been having my hair braided for years an ur right its not common place for a white girl but i love them so much i do it myself now and its easyer to handle an mine last up to 3 months but it is each to there own i have possitive and negative about my hair but im not botherd be proud an beautiful for just being u xx 🙂
I have a lot of white friends who often comment that they “wish they could do that to their hair” in reference to my braids or twists. My response “go for it! Just do it!” Who cares if it’s not common? Who wanted to be the same as everyone else anyway? Lol
Exactly!!! Blending in with everyone is boring!
no ones concern about braids she looks great wearing them but obvious who decided to put this up for debate are a little concern about it smh its a hairstyle geeeeezzzz !!!
IT’S FUNNY TO ME THAT AS BLACK WOMEN WE UPHOLD WHAT WHITE WOMEN DO(WHICH IS DO ALL THE CAN TO BE US BUT HATE US) AND WE CAN’T EXTEND THE SAME FOR ONE ANOTHER
Its only hair there bigger issues to worry about.
Why would it be problem!?
DO YOU GIRL!
It really doesn’t matter…like at all.
Unless you pay her bills and she calls you “daddy” or “mummy”, she can get sew in, clips in, cornrows, single plaits, crochet braids, lace wigs, lace frontal and whatever else she wants #HerMoneyHerChoice
Love it Love Jones!
On the contrary, braids ARE a cultural thing. However, I couldn’t care less who else wears them.
We wear “white” hairstyles everyday so they can wear “our” styles.
She has beautiful long hair so there really is no need but wateva works for her.
It reminds me of hustle and flow..
I do agree it doesn’t matter, but don’t tell me you wouldn’t do a double take in public.
I could care less..
And your right!!! Enuff said
No it does not. Does it really matter when black women straighten their natural hair?
Not hate here, I think braids look beautiful regardless of what race you are . Everyone is beautiful.
It’s a protective and low maintenance style. It’s not a black style,
No it’s not a problem, black woman dye their hair blonde…black woman wear blonde hair, white woman wear braids…..it looks good to me, its only a hairstyle
Braids are a type of hairstyle, why shud it matter?
Nope. We dye our hair blonde and buy long a** wigs. ijs
With all of the black on black violence among our race, why the hell is what a white woman PAYS to have done to her own hair such a controversy? Whoever thought this was news or debate worthy has their priorities ****** all the way up!!! Smdh!
Of course NOT. What a pointless question. Move on!
um I dont think it looks right on white people they wash there hair so much that it would be kinda of point less to wear them not to mention there hair produces oil ours don’t and one of the reasons why black people where braids is not only does it look nice but its a protective hair style from all the breakage that happens to our hair if its done right this topic can go hand an hand but like I said personally I think it looks stupid and its pointless for white people to try and wear the braids like we do my opinion.
Who cares…It’s cute, neat and looks good on her. What else matters?
No! Who cares! More black women are wearing weaves, so why is this an issue!
A lot of yall perm your hair for straightness, hypocritical. Reposting just fans the ignorance flames
This is the dumbest blog I’ve ever seen like everyone else says..who gaf???? Sounds like some hating bs tbh
No she looks cute
Who cares. If you do you’re just a hater.
Nope who cares
That’s makes me want some braids..
GO GET your braids then hun!!!
Nope doesn’t matter at all it’s her hair
That scalp is gonna be real tender
Don’t really care; black and spanish woman get weaves to have Caucasian like hair so why not.
I’ll never understand why people are so concerned with what other people/races/gender do with their personal lives.. if they’d pay attention to their own lives, this would be a much better place for the entire human race
My only thing is that because she’s white we’re supposed cheer and tell her how good they look(which they do look good) but when us black people rock our braids its because we’re to lazy to do our hair and blah blah blah… But if she likes it then that’s all that matters I guess. It just seems to me that they tan to look black, butt injections, etc and I just feel they want everything to do with black EXCEPT ACTUALLY BEING BLACK because they don’t won’t those actual problems. Jmo
Why should it matter its her choice. What a ridiculous question. I think there could be more important topics addressed here than trying to criticise others and their choices.
Do white chicks care when black women relax their hair to make it str8 or when blk chics go blonde?
As if I could be mad while rocking this Malaysian weave………
I had noooo idea that white women getting braids was a “race” issue and not a “can it actually last” issue. I thought they had to wash their hair every day and that would make them slip out and that would make them a waste of time to get. Guess I don’t see color. I only see logic. Dah whelp! I think it’s super cute!
Looks dope. Why is this a topic again??
I think it pretty awesome… First of all for the talent of the braider to catch the hair… Second for the girl to sit through it!!! It looks good on her… I say try it at least once so you can say you did!!! That way when you comment on it you know what you talking about….
There are so many other things to be concerned about..
Let people do what they want to do with their hair….geesh!
What’s wrong with a white woman braiding her hair? Anybody that wants to braid their hair, can do so…BTW, she is rocking those braids
Wow and there it is. Still so much racism. I think anyone anywhere should be able to choose and rock whatever style they want. And when I go to tan or I work out to get my ass a little fatter or get extensions x I’m nott doing itt because I want to be black I’m doing it to look good and feel good. I love being me!
Y should it matter? It’s cute
Who cares.
Even though for the past 400 years black women have been shamed, dehumanized and told that everything about us is unattractive, our skin, our hair, our lips and hips, that we are stupid, etc… but I find it interesting how other groups copy what has long been considered unattractive on black women. Our hair, our bodies… folks want tans and and get lip and butt injections and implants.
Why does it matter? Some of us black woman perm our hair. I think it’s really nice.
I like it on her…
I might be alone in this one..but yes it matters..well not matters but it’s funny cause they love the culture but not the people in it..lip injection butt injection..bigger cheeks tanner skin..but will be the first ones to call you ghetto or fake lol at the end of the day I don’t really care..i don’t have to pay for them or help her take them out..all I’m sayin is black people are slowly taking over the world and white people must be ahead of the “trend”…
They wanna be like us sooo BAD
It doesn’t matter if they get it or not, but I know her head is hurting though LOL! #tenderheads
No . Is it wrong for a black women to relax her hair? You wear your hair how u like.
Who cares… Its just braids… Why did braiding become a issue if other races should or shouldn’t have braids… They look cute on her.
Black women are wearing weaves blonde hair to look like a white woman anyways there bleaching their skin to look like a white woman so yes a white woman can braid her damn hair.
I couldn’t agree more!!!!
Live and let live
Wow! Im white and I love to see the support! Im always nervious after I get my hair braided because I dont want to be judged like “Youre white. You can have braids/cornrows” To me, the color of skin doesnt matter. To be honest, I get picked on by other white people whenever they see my hair! Thanks for the support!
Honey you GO GET YOUR BRAIDS and wear your hair however you wanna wear it! Whoever judges you is an IDIOT!!!!
No. Who cares ?
We are way too intelligent to indulge with an answer like that.This post can be deleted.Our people are too big to go that route.
No it’s not a problem. Don’t black women walk around with silky, straight hair all the time?
Who cares, aren’t we ALL straighten/straightened our hair, color it in lighter shades mostly blonde? Please, that’s certainly double standard!!!
No it doesnt matter its just more common for black ppl to wear braids I seen a white girl with micros and it was cute
Who cares??? It’s their head.
Black women don’t own that style, anyone can braid their hair.
We get bundles/extensions sooo whats the difference?
Its odd but its a free country..
Nope
Why are ppl saying white ppl want to be like us??? Ok… How about all the black women with long blonde weave, blue contacts, and perms in their hair??? Who are THEY trying to be like? If someone wants braids in their hair, so what?
It’s okay with me but I don’t understand why she would want to do that to her hair. Most of the time as women of color we braid our hair to keep it together and manageable. I couldn’t imagine doing it for any other reason. But if she likes it I love it!!!
we can be so self righteous…. first some hate on those that don’t go natural, now you have a problem with this… wow! How about we mind our own business… What she does with her hair is NONE of your business and it looks great. Take a chill pill for pete’s sake
No, it doesn’t matter. But if I had that type of hair I wouldn’t. Corn rolls and braids of that type, sure. But the other styles, hell naw! I’m not sitting hours on end for it to come down in a week or less. ✌✌✌
Long as she can pay
Who cares!
no probs she does what she wants but it is not really advised for this type of hair ..it breaks ….otherwise be it ..its her life and her hair ..some white got dreads and weaves ..single plaits is a hair style like any other
White women pay top dollars to get tanned , date black men etc while on the other hand black women pay top dollars on straight human hair , bleach their beautiful dark skins and date white men so what’s the point of this question?
Thank you!
Who cares? She paid for it ?
Black people don’t have a patent on who can and can not wear braids. Grow up!
No but it is a bit bizarre lol
Only thing: Caucasians shampoo their hair almost daily…Im wondering how long can SHE last with daily shampooing…now that would be an oily mess…..UNLESS she wants them to lock and becom dreads!….hmm?
Naw it doesn’t matter…it just doesn’t look good
Why is this even an issue STFU already we don’t own everything
Looks stupid
No let her do what she wants
she can do what she wants with HER hair. All i know it she’ll take em out in a week, lol
It don’t matter how they wear their hair. It just goes to show that they admire our hair. But what we have inside of us that make us uniquely us, they can never have.
At first I was like wtf? But, I think she looks cute with her hair braided!!!!!!! It’s just hair not that big of a deal
If that’s what she wants to do then I am supportive. ^-^
As long as it looks neat, who cares. I hate seeing white folks with nasty dreads. Just be groomed.
I see nothing wrong with her wearing braids; it’s her personal preference. . African American women wear weaves to give us a desired look and to add length, so why not… Do your thing! !
If Black women should be allowed to be upset with white women wearing braids, then white women should be allowed to be mad about Black women putting weave in their hair that looks like white women’s hair with all those shades of blonde and light browns.
Who cares, I don’t!!!
Don’t see the problem sorry
No it doesn’t matter
No it doesn’t. It’s your business on how you choose to style their hair.
A lot of Black women wear European hair hats (weaves and wigs) all the time (to the detriment of their overall health and well-being), but a White woman decides to rock braids and it’s a possible issue?
Who cares!!!!!!! I can’t even believe people are entertaining this as a discussion question!!!
Why is that even a question? One should be able to wear their hair how they please. Last time I checked, everyone rocks braids in various styles.
Doesn’t matter, if she likes it more power to her. It doesn’t look ‘natural’ on a white person tho, IMO.
Not anymore blacks are getting 40 inch white girl weaves
Who cares stupid question.
It’s posts like this that are keeping the divide between different cultures. So sad
It’s cute on her….the white girls didn’t throw shade when I was a blonde…lol….it’s just hair…it’s not that serious. And the braider has skill…braiding hair of that texture NEATLY can be challenging bc of the tendency to unravel.
Too true… 🙂
Who cares. She can do whatever.
I don’t think so I mean it just don’t look right to me almost like its a joke but we are in 2014 and things change I seen Chinese girls with quick weaves and invisible parts but NO ONE CAN ROCK OUR STUFF BETTER THAN WE CAN POINT BLANK!!
I can understand why some (BLACKS) will be upset if you think about it BLACK WOMEN) get bashed for our own culture braids are one thing other race call GHETTO so if a black person is mad don’t call them ignorant that’s not the case when other race of women do things it’s cute but when black women do it it’s totally nasty so yes I understand the ones who don’t like it it’s a lot deeper to others accept that and keep it pushing
AGREED
It looks nice to me practically it make no since but may be it was a time for something new. This also show the skill of the hairdresser because their are some hairdresser who do black hair and it still fizzy
I bet not see not-a-nan black chick downing this girl for her hair that has never had extensions. We were hair from errbody trying to get that silky straight. Anyway its cute
Never mattered. #Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. #Caucasian women should do what they will to there hair.
Nope…no matter the color of the skin a person can wear whatever hair style they desire!!!
Hair is hair. If black girls can get weaves or perms to straighten their hair like a white girl, then why not
I dont mind it. People should stop worrying about what race can have what. My only thing is people saying it’s art and cool when white women get braids, weaves, or crazy colored hair but with us it’s unnatural and ghetto. If others can do it and it be cool it needs to be the same for us.
we get perms, they get braids, we all wear weave, who cares?
I think she looks beautiful, when I see braids ghetto does not come to mind. Anyone can do whatever they like with their hair. As for “black people” getting mad. Why? Her hair is not affecting any aspect of your life. Don’t just empower blacks, empower all. If you can’t deal with that think about it the next time you go to get a straight weave down your back ask yourself who wore it first.
If a white girl can’t get braids then black girls shouldn’t be able to wear their hair lol get real….double standards at its best.
and blonde hair, blue eye it up on the regular.
I like it she looks great!
Anyone can rock braids. It just DOES NOT look right on everyone.
Why not? How many birds we see with blue contacts, blonde “hair” and pink lipstick?
Why do ppl say we wear weave like white women. … white women are not the only ppl with long hair. Hair length is not race specific smh and when we buy our weave it is usually from the scalp of a woman of color (minority) not a white woman
Preach
If somebody gets mad cause a white girl got braids than they got some issues
It matters as much as Black women straightening their hair…
Why should it matter, it’s just hair? Besides it looks nice on her.
Who the hell cares?! I’ve seen a white woman with DREADS, and really beautiful dreads at that. They were clearly done professionally and she had flowers in them and she looked gorgeous. If they can rock dreads, they can rock braids and whatever the hell else they want to. Just like us black girls can rock any style we want, and any other race can rock whatever they want to. This is ridiculous.
It’s just hair calm down people
No it does not really matter. For me the issues appears when a Caucasian person does something typically done in a minority group an THEN the said action becomes appealing to the masses. Or worse it is done as a sign of rebellion stipulating the idea that the minority groups are inferior,bad, etc.
But to try something because you’re genuinely interested or like something go for it. That is the point of broadening ones horizons is it not?
This should not b a issue people do what they want to with their hair
I doubt it VERY SERIOUSLY
Thank you
Umm braids are not specific to black people. Why would we care if a white woman gets braids? Let them do what they want. I think her braids are cute on her.
Black women wear weave so how come white women cant wear braids. I`m team ” what ever makes you look and feel good” Cause honestly in impressed by it. I think its cool. WORK IT GIRL!!!!
IMO this post was simply to get some hits. Everyone knows that WE ALL can wear our hair however we choose to. Also AA’s should be proud that ‘others’ are adapting to their hairstyles. Is it wrong for AA ladies to color their hair blonde or wear bone straight hair (provided their hair isn’t already that way)? I think the braids look great! And it appears to be Her Own Hair, which is even more attractive!
I see them do it here in Africa n they look fabulous. no one wants to be stuck in a hair rut.everyone should try something different
Why is this even a question? Seriously..people should stop judging eachother..live and let live! I remember about 10 years ago this was the cool thing to do with your hair here in the netherlands, no one cared if u were black or white or yellow or purple for peace sake. Glad to live in a multicultural environment, forget “races” we’re all human race.
No, but it doesnt look right in my opinion.
If a black woman can get 30in virgin straight hair glued or sewn to her head at will, why can’t a white woman wear braids? You know the difference between the black woman with the fake hair and the white woman with braids? The white woman, even with braids, is still wearing her own hair. says who that she isn’t free to braid it up? At least it’s hers. People ain’t gonna like that but oh well.
Actually that is not true. I know plenty of white women who wear braid that use the same kind of hair that black women use. If you think that this girls braids is her hair and not extensions then you know very little about the subject that you are commenting on. White women wearing hair pieces and extensions is nothing new so I do not know why this is even being talked about.
Sorry that’s not her hair Hun ….. But it doesn’t matter either way.
I totally agree, I mean we are straightening our hair and as you said, weavon is so common. I come from Germany and during summer, there are a lot of caucasian women who braid their hair!
who cares, it’s 2014 and we are such a multiculturally influenced community….glad she likes it enough to dawn it……
I can care less how ppl wear their hair and I expect the same respect.
Who cares!!!!
Wtf..why does it matter whether she black white green or blue..ppl are so ignorant smh
Stupid Question white wemen wear
Weaves all the time.
Black women that are so adamant that it is some how wrong for a white woman to wear braids make themselves look like very pathetic and petty hypocrites to say the least. To this day we as women rather natural or not go out of our way to do things to either straighten our hair or we wear wigs and weaves that are straight and there is nothing wrong with that. People should do what makes them happy. This girl should be allowed to do the same without rancor. It is good to see so many black women are reasonable about this.
Her hair is cute negativity is not needed
im white and im wearing this hairstyle for some time …i dont see any problem in that !
Who cares — they don’t look good on everybody regardless of what is called “race”. Yuck!
Why not, they get BLACK MEN
Nope not at all. In most cases it just don’t look right and can never really look as nice as on black people
Really I don’t care it’s her hair!!!
-sigh black women are the most copied women on planet earth.
It shouldn’t matter who wears what however this world define things based on who wears what. Two examples: white woman was wearing weaves way before black women but as soon as black women start wearing it to achieve the long look…black men called it ghetto. Now that it’s known black women are not the only women who wears it…now it’s acceptable….the same with fingernails and toenails polish. My solution to it all. Do you and not care what others think…I think think this white woman look nice with braids.
Geesh who cares. Ppl need to grow up.
It doesn’t matter to me until the media makes it seem like they are the originators.
Why should it matter? Black women gets perms and weave.
Black women relax their hair weave in blonde dolls hair need i go on.. if a white woman wants braids go fot it
Few things to consider: is it her hair?; is it her head? Is it our business? A hairstyle is a hairstyle noone questions black girls when they get weaves.
It doesn’t matter
Even asking that question makes it seem like it could potentially be wrong of her to do so. Could have swore millions of black women get perms and long blonde weave each and every day, but no one goes posting that asking if it’s okay. Smh
Why in the hell does it matter. If she likes it go for it
Wtf it’s not a black girls thing . White , Asian people ECT can do it . I don’t see them going around complaining about black people and Spanish people putting weave in their hair so why do y’all think its weird . She is just giving her hair a break from all the combing just like y’all people do.
I am adopted, I am white and my mom and dad are both bi-racial. I grew up getting my hair done like this, and many other ways most consider “black”. i see nothing wrong with it b/c of that, and it’s just hair!
No it doesn’t. Hell black women dye there hair blOnde and try to get it bone straight white women could care less about that
I think it’s cute a hairstyle doesn’t determine ones race
Its funny. Im glad to see the positive comments on here. 11 years ago when I was pregnant with my daughter, I lived in cornrows. I worked full-time, I had a 4 year old and the pregnancy just had me tired. I got the cornrows to make things easier for me. You wouldnt believe the stares and comments I heard behind my back. Do u think I cared? Hell no! Lol. I was never a trend setter or a follower. I always did my own thing. I never cared what ppl thought. I was just doing what was the easiest for me at the time. But Im so happy to see that ppl dont care now. I love the styles that both African American women and Caucasian women can wear without being ridiculed
Who cares it’s their hair!
Why is everything an issue when will it ever end??
i like it.
I really do not care. There is no law that says this hairstyle BELONGS to black people ONLY.
Who cares if she’s white, I think her hair is pretty.
I think it’s cute…
Just let people be… we all bleed the same color blood..life is too short.
anyone can wear their hair however they want to but braids stand out more on black women.
Why should it be a problem? So many black girls have straight hair weave and nobody complains 🙂
It doesn’t matter what you do to your hair it is yours. But not all black women process their hair to make it long or straight. I never have.
That’s why I wrote “so many” and not “every black woman” 🙂
Uhm, that’s kinda fucked up, why would this offend someone?
no one is offend… it just that we can start a style like braids or locks or weave and white woman and children criticize the girls and woman who wear them because its not ours or its considered “gettho” to the white culture but to us its a normal every day style… but the real controversy is when white girls and woman want to wear them and its considered a style and cute… just saying no one is offend… just surprised that you talk about the style for its looks and reason on one race and put it on another and it becomes the number one styles ever
Don’t really care
No they can wear what they want
Who cares, black women get relaxers to get that European hair so what’s wrong with white women getting braids?! Nothing
It doesnt matter. Its a hair style. Its cute. YOU ALL REALLY DONT HAVE TO THROW IN WHEN BLACK GIRLS GET RELAXERS…becuz not all black people have kinky hair nor were we born with btaids. If u wanna take it there, i know a few kinky hair white people & almost all of them tan to where they are darker than me….OPINIONS. thats all. Its only FACEBOOK.
Braids are for everyone. So it doesn’t matter!!
it matters when black women are reprimanded at work, school, & the military for wearing their hair like that. when a white woman does it, it’s considered trendy & cool, but when a black woman does it she’s called ghetto. i hate when the styles, slang, & trends we’ve come up with hit popular white culture because it becomes bastardized & strays from the original meaning or purpose it held. don’t appropriate our culture.
African American or White wear your hair however you want to wear it.
Nope, just please don’t act as if they started the trend!!!!!
No it don’t matter. At the end of the day were all women& regardless of ethnic background we all use each others hair techniques. We relax and track it up so why not. Any & everybody is in titled to have their hair the way they want it
I don’t see anything wrong with her having the braids. We shouldn’t judge her because she is wearing braids when we see black women wearing silky weaves and wigs or blond hair. When I first went natural, I got some slack from a couple of my family members because my hair wasn’t getting flat-ironed and straightened. I could’ve let them pressure me into getting a relaxer again but I wanted my hair natural! I was confident enough to keep my natural hair and I love it!! This girl is confident and wanted her some braids so let her have them. 🙂
Nope….they look very nice. Idc who gets braids why is this even a topic of discussion?!
Who cares!?!? I actually like her braids especially in the bun! I kno a few White people that loves that we can do what we do to our hair, what wrong with them getting theirs done?
I thought braids was a form of expressing yourself .. I didnt know you had to be a certain race to have them… oh my :O
Why must people say “well black girls wear weave or black girls dye their hair blonde” that has nothing to do with the article. It’s amazing how so many black females are coming to her defense as if some of them would defend you. We get criticized for almost everything thing that we do, yet it’s OK for someone of another race to do. I don’t care what she does with her hair but I find the comments funny…I wish black people would stick together as much as they’re coming to the defense of this women regarding “her hair”
Kira, ITA with everything you said. I wrote my post before I saw yours and you NAILED it
I’m not even gonna lie, it’s an appropriation of Black culture. Black chicks wear weaves and catch heat for it but white chicks wear cornrows and locs and it’s cool. I love my natural, but everything Black chicks do is put on radar but they get a pass?
I personally think its great that they are trying and doing this on there on heads so they don’t always touch and feel ours! lol but i also thought… wow a Caucasian woman is getting her hair braided. Like i think its great! everyone has the right to try it, there is no racial boundary to hairstyle… but many african american woman are asked by white women ‘ is this your real hair?’ or ‘ why do black women wear weaves and braids?’ etc. I don’t think there is a problem with them asking. if they want to know they can know. but in my opinion do they ever think about WHY we do what we do to our hair? they are always first to point out our hair and talk about but than they begin to notice its a style and want to go and get braids, weaves, locks and more down to there feet even though there hair is down past their butts! i think its a little hypocritical that they talk about our ways of caring for our hair and than turn around and do it on there own hair! i am not trying to be negative or saying they can’t do it. I support it, but did anyone think that why talk about how we care for our hair and tell us things about it and than go and do it yourselves! again not trying to be the negative one… but why?
u act like Caucasians haven’t known how to braid hair since the beginning of time the cavemen had braids and dreads its deffinetly not one specific race that owns the rights to braids and dreads … lol I remember as a kid hanging out with some girls that would always braid eachothers hair … do you think they had the idea of mimicking or “flattering” black people witht there braids naw they just did it … they put beads in it too is that racially exclusive too?
Me personally I don’t have a problem with it. Lots of black women get their hair relaxed, flat ironed, pressed etc. to have straight hair,we also get sew ins so why is it any different for a white person to get braids??honestly there’s too many other things in the world to be bothered by.
you shouldn’t have posted this…. and black people need to be quiet about this whole “stealing our culture” crap… you don’t own hairstyles or genres… let this racist crap die.
true it is interesting. i mean if black girls can wear weaves then white girls can wear braids. simple.