Is getting braids a form of cultural appropriation if you're not black? (Page 2)

[wankiam]

the only bad thing about braids is you might end up with an irritated scalp if you leave them in too long... also another name for them here is french platts... kinda suggests they are exclusively African doesn't it?

[Goodgirl120]

Do you mean corn rows? I don’t find them attractive. Why don’t you get Dutch braids? It’s Dutch braids. Must prettier.

[_Jay_]

Please don't be mean. I really like them.

[Goodgirl120]

Dutch braids are much prettier

[Goodgirl120]

Don’t waste you time on cornrows lol

[_Jay_]

Yea but i just said that i like them

[Nivinxus]

I wasn't aware braids were 'Black exclusive', hell I don't remember certain hairstyles being culture exclusive.

If cultural appropriation was truly illegal, it just invites cultural stagnation, a terrible situation to be in.

[JustJen]

Cultural appropriation isn´t necessarily bad. It´s all about intentions. Cultural traits have been appropriated from one culture to another all the way through the history of mankind. It´s not a bad thing.

[nojokecarmichael]

Like weave braids, box braids type? Yes, I guess. People are usually angry because you as a white girl gets praised for shit like that (ex. Kim k) while black women get trashed for it. We get called ghetto and whatever else.

[Michalhq]

I think that skin colour shouldn't dictate your hair style. It's your hair and choice after all. If I'm not convincing enough think about people with blond hair and black skin.

[PrincessGrail]

It's fine. You do you. Black people are allowed to imitate white people if they want and vice versa. Nothing wrong with it.

[roselynnn]

Well i'm not black so I can't answer this correctly, however, I think everyone should be able to do whatever they want (within reason) and I dont care as long as it doesn't bother me

[ClearCyan]

No, it's not. That would be like saying blacks shouldn't be allowed to wear their hair strait. Also, braids are about as old as history and come from backgrounds all over. It's never been just a black thing.

[Anet1256]

Black girls are getting weaves all the time to have straight hair. Is is culturally inappropriate for them to have straight blond hair? I don’t think so. It’s a double standard. Go for it girl!

[Sensmind]

I don't ascribe to that logic - Do what you wish - Only line I draw would be something of highly religious or societal symbolism that is viewed as sacred by the person

[Just_a_human]

I don't think there's anything wrong with it. Braids, dreadlocks, afros... They look good on people of all races.

Don't listen to your friend. Get those braids.

[Lynzerilee]

Not at all, people nowadays try all kind of stuff for the sake of aesthetic and style alone. Black girls straighten their hair too and dye it blond or any other colour so it's nothing to worry about.

[DWD94]

Cultural appropriation doesn't exist.

What you are referring to is 'cultural gatekeeping'. A term to describe members of a culture that gatekeep their culture and support cultural segregation under the guise of 'tolerance'.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn’t if I was white coming from a really white family. I mean, you have to appreciate the black culture and let them do them. No black citizen ever likes a white person “copying their style”. Thats just wrong and makes them think that yous are just wannabes...

[Sevenpointfive]

black girls did not invent braids. i'm pretty sure white people did. white men had braids before black women.

[R4vedave]

Culture is meant to be shared and enjoyed, not hoarded and segregated.

[rubyrose83]

There's no such thing as cultural appropriation. I've had cornrows before and got many compliments on them. Do what you like

[BeMuse]

Your friend sounds mentally retarded. Tell them I said that.

[Anonymous]

I don't see the issue. If you think it looks good, who cares about cultural appropriation? I swear people get offended over anything now!
I'll admit I do not see many white women with their hair braided, but when I do, it doesn't bother me!