Yes! I don’t see a problem with someone white or any other race wearing dreads if they want to. I hate when people are constantly shouting cultural appropriation, but the only time I don’t think it’s acceptable is if someone is wearing dreads and constantly making racist remarks towards black people and black culture. But if someone is going to wear them, I just want them to be kind and respectful. The Japanese love when other cultures wear kimonos and implement part of their culture into their everyday lives. But as long as you are doing it with respect, there’s no problem. Also, I know that in certain parts of the world traditionally black hairstyles are not accepted or they are seen negatively because people don’t understand it. But if more people were open to wearing their hair in those styles, then I believe it would make things more acceptable for everyone to wear their hair how they want to without feeling judged.
Why wouldn't they be able to?
Dreads date back as far as the Vikings, if not much further, which I promise they do. I just think they're actually disgusting, as most people who have them take poor care of them. They're not easy to look after so do your research if you do want dreads. You'll need to know the proper care if you want them to stay looking decent.
Someone i knew she had them and was white and normally i ain't that attracted to dreadlocks. but i was to hers they can be done. So yes of course. i think that fake one looks great from that photo.
Ps some great boyfriend you have there. I am sure you would be pretty with one and it's always up to you and for you if you want one. Don't change your style or hair for anyone but yourself.
If you like it go for it.
I'm black snd i don't care if y'all wear them. Only dumb black woman seems to care.
But you guys look dirty or hippie-looking when you wear it.
Opinion
84Opinion
My oppinion is that they look really bad. The facts are, they ARE dirty and they will stink. I knew girl that followed the greatful dead, the center of several locks were like rotting... it was because when she bathed soap and funk doesn't wash out easily or completely. That causes rot. Its organic and anything like that is not really healthy... I mean if u like it , cool , go w it... if dogs follow you and gnats and flies won't leave u alone , don't wonder why... I seen someone that had maggots from the flies that laid there eggs
I've been friends with crusties for years, many of them have dreadlocks. Many of them are badass too.
The often brought up argument is that it's apparently "black hair" even though the Vikings, the Egyptians and Romans and Spartans had dreads. For the Spartans and the Vikings, having dreads and the length of them were synonymous with war and how long a man had been out fighting. The longer his dreads, the more experienced a warrior he was. With vikings that correlated with beards as well.
Pirates were known for having dreads. Native Americans have been known to have dreadlocks.
So anyone who wants to use the "African Americans own dreadlocks" crap can fuck off. Cause you're a liar.
I like this question very much. In answer to it, yes I believe so. I’m tired of this cultural appropriation. Funny how the main group of people who are complaining about this still wear wigs, long straight hair or even hair dyed blond some times. What happened to cultural appropriation? Double-standard? If that’s so then if you’re white, Mexican, etc., you shouldn’t be allowed to cook Chinese food or any number of other foods that aren’t part of your culture because that’s cultural appropriation. I’m sick and tired of this BS, seems as though society has been forced into accepting a number of issues simply because they’re scared of being called racist when in reality you really aren’t. I’m waiting for the first white person to start a show called WET, white entertainment. See how long that last.
The Vikings & other Germanic tribes wore them. The easiest way of going into battle without risking getting your hair yanked if it was long.
But a friend's South African. Looks "white". He has African ancestry, a number of African friends, and probably knows more about authentic African culture than the knickers in a bunch easily offended dreads-are-black-inventions (no, they're Egyptian or Indian actually but hey stupid people always have the loudest mouths) African Americans who likely know little to nothing about Africa & most certainly wouldn't survive there.
The white dreadlocks seem rather futuristic and interesting.
There's only one question here: can you actually pull it off?
The girl in the picture certainly can, probably because she's a model or a serious cosplayer. Can YOU pull that look, though?
I mean, if I could, sure, I'd do it.
You can wear any hairstyle you want. It is literally just hair and people who cry about what you have on your OWN head are just extremely sensitive and need to get a life. If you like it, then go for it. At the end of the day, hair isn't a permanent thing. It can easily be changed.
Yes, why not? as long as you don't change their origine/background, though you can't do that since dreadlocks are worldwide famous (unlike the "Amazigh tatoues" that some people get without having the slightest idea what they mean or represent and have the audacity of either claim it came from their narrowminded uncultivated selves or construct a totale bullshit bobo/boho/spiritual background to them)
Really depends if you rock it and it matches your style. doesn't hurt to try something for a couple months.
But yea it matches their skintone and they have been training their hair, so.. i mean its their natural hair so it'll look better. The same way many black women have straight hair wigs because they get bored of their natural curly hair or think the wig looks better, not realizing most people probably think their natural hair looks incredible. 🤷♂️
This question should be in the Society & Politics category and I have that category blocked, because I don't want political questions in my feed. I am trying really hard to work on my mental health and politics just ruins it. I am not special though, so you don't have to do anything for me, but if you would be nice enough to be considerate the next time for us folks who get a headache from politics, that'd be appreciated!
I've never liked dreadlocks on anyone, regardless who you are. Its like someone drank a soda and put all their hair in the can and slowly pulled their hair out bit by bit through the opening pushing it together. And voila, you got long nasty looking hair. Never found anyone with dreadlocks attractive either, it just looks wrong to me
People like to look homeless. Someone saw he homeless and though it was attractive and started dressing in clothes that looks too big and aged alongside the happy hair that looks like they haven’t combed in ages and made it a style. It’s not about what color you are, simply some people look good in weird stuff and others don’t.
Yes - I once watched a video by a wonderful Jamaican man called Kris McDread ( lovely man btw) and he was explaining that if a human being does not brush their hair, a dreadlock will naturally form. So of course white people can have dreadlocks, they are only doing what would naturally happen to their hair if they let it be anyway :)
First thing's first: I believe dreads look awesome on most people (male/female, black/white/whatever). It's a great looking hairstyle and anyone even imagining the words "cultural appropriation" can go fuck themselves and then kill themselves, racist fucks.
Second, I oppose to the cheating methods, because they do look ugly ("wool" or any kind of full extensions). Grow your hair enough and then get dreads, that's all there is to it.
Evidently black people are saying it's 'culture misappropriation'. Isn't that silly? We like it well enough to adopt it but they think you've taken something from them that somehow belongs to them.
Like wearing a sombrero - somehow that's racist now.
People like that ARE the racists! The rest of everybody just likes cool cultural things, regardless of where they came from.
People of any color can wear anything they choose. Some would call this cultural appropriation. I say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. No one is in charge of you but you. If you want to have dreadlocks then have them.
You absolutely can, but it looks absolutely shitty at least on all of the white people's I've seen so far. I mean it looks so cringy so unaesthetic it's just like a white person who wants to be black so bad.
Some people can pull it off but for the most part they just look trashy and unclean. Plus white people hair is usually too straight for it to really work so you'll just end up w nasty knotty strands when your hair starts to grow
brendan frasier (? sp?) anyone? in encino man? like yes! and pauly freakin shore? OMG son in law when he does the square dance calling? oh like what a crazy scream! so i would say a very, very strong yes! i love it!
Anyone can wear deadlock if they want to, regardless of the color of their skin. The whole "cultural appropriation" thing is just SJW bullshit.
However, I can't imagine why anyone would want to have dreadlocks. Have you ever seen what the insider of a dreadlock looks like if you cut it open? That's some nasty shit.
Cultural appropriation my ass if u want them then get them, it's about how YOU feel not about what others think.
Most Helpful Opinions