It honestly doesn't bother me. Same if white people wear dreads. It's their hair and if they choose to wear their hair like that, it's their business. As a black girl, I can honestly say that sometimes we wear weaves, wigs, extensions, etc. So what's the difference?
I don’t personally like the way it looks on anyone... but, I don’t care what color you are. You should do what makes you feel beautiful! If you are black and you want relaxed hair or white and you want broads... it should not matter and we are not only black and white... there are many ethnicities in the world. They ALL can have whatever hair they want to have... every one needs to get over all the racist garbage and focus on love and humanity as a whole. We Are ALL One Blood!!!
The thing is that I don't really care if the girl is white or black.
It is rather difficult for me to express an opinion on this. Not because I'm black, but because I'm a hairlover. And you can't play through a womans hair when it's braided. So usually I tend to not like braiding in its whole. Whether it's boxed-braiding or other types of braiding... I just don't like it on any kind of race. But like everyone else, it's just my opinion.
Can we just quit fucking worrying about someone’s personal fashion and “race” appropriation.
Personally I think people just look stupid when they try to mimic something that is usually appropriate for a different race. Braids on white girls isn’t that bad. But a white wearing a doo rag looks pathetic.
But let him look stupid. It’s his personal choice. It’s not like these people are wearing black face or something.
People should be able to wear anything they like or do what they like with there hair. I find i quite sad that race gets brought into it. Given the case highlighted, it's a typical situation between seperated parents. Poor communication and power games. The child is the one that suffers.
Not to sound racist but no white girls just have braids like that it just looks crappy now if your black and it shows and some way even half black will be better off to wear it cuz it would look better on you guys versus a white girl white girls look like they're just trying to be gangsters and it looks so wrong
I was thinking of making this question a few days ago too. I don't know if I have the right to have an opinion of this topic but I think some white girls (most of them) look ridiculous in box braids. Some might think it's cultural appropriation others might think they're blackfishing. I hope I didn't offend anyone.
I am confused over why people actually get upset. This is how we learn to accept one another’s culture. If you say they keep thinking our hairstyle is unprofessional, yet you don’t allow them to identify as well by accepting them to wear it, then i guess we are doom to not understand each other and contentiousness continues to reign.
I absolutely hate it. I hate when white girls try to look or be black in any way, shape, or form. We don't need your appropriation, fuck you very much.
@lovelyhoneybones I thought we wanted to evolve to a society where it doesn't matter what colour you are to be able to do something. I guess you are not any better than those people that wouldn't let black woman dress like a white person.
@GalwaysLittleBird Ok so you do live in a world devoid of context. Here on planet Earth, we acknowledge that the behaviors, systems and apparatuses people created and perpetuated in the past directly affect people generations later. Anything that goes contrary to that is a clear and present rebuttal and denial of reality. Welcome to Historicism 101.
@TerminallyChill okay dude, keep your racism disguised of good intentions if you like for whatever reason makes you feel comfortable. Just don't be telling me what can I do or can't because of the colour of my skin.
I'm both Spanish and Irish. Ireland was never involved in any invasion or enslavement of people. Spain was invaded, raid and tortured by black people several times (muslims in the middle ages and afterwards). And I don't go telling black people in Spain "you cannot do this cause this is ours". That'd be racist and I am not.
That's "my buble" how you want to call it. If you wqnt to feel guilty cause of the actions of people in your country and you think being racist towards white people helps compensating that, good... Just keep it to yourself. The rest of us want to live in a free world, you live in your racist one.
@GalwaysLittleBird So I'm racist because I acknowledge history, are you guys not the champions of the idea that "facts/history can't be racist"? Also since history was brought up, kind of interesting how you speak on it authoritatively while having no clue of what you are talking about. The Moors who advanced Spain were not black, they were Berber. Being from Africa does not automatically mean black, especially when you're dealing with the Mediterranean portion of it. I also never said white people can or can't do anything. I mean, as long as it isn't the typical denial of human rights, services and opportunity Western Society is known for, I personally don't give 3 shits what white people do, the matters and affairs of whites are of none of my concern.
I'm not for or against "White" girls doin whatever they wanna do honestly.. If she thinks it's a cute style then she has the right to get it in my humble opinion.. It's okay for anybody who wants the style..
Let's be clear--not "EVERYONE" thinks it isn't okay for a white girl to wear braids in her hair (or anything else she wants for that matter). Only fucking virtue-signalling SJW pieces of shit who are themselves racist to the core think this. And you know what--FUCK them. So I'd say you now have yet ANOTHER reason to do it. Do it because you like it and also do it to "punch an SJW fascist" in the face! lol!
Obviously we are talking about insecure and/or unattractive young women who are trying to attract attention. Adopting the styles of other ethnicities is like standing on a pedestal and shouting "Look at Me!".
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These box braid tho they may look nice on some white girls, it is fucking up their hair, for black people it is a protective style to help the natural hair grow, in my experience white girls who have had it done, their hair looks fucked when the braids come out, personally wouldn't recommend it but if you chose to do it, people will talk 🤷🏿♂️
If you're going to bring white race into it as relevance then the girl actually needs to be white. The story was about a mixed race and the first photo looks mixed too. I don't know any white girls that have "black style" braids. The white girls I see might have plats, that's as far as it goes. It's a cultural thing. Think how much work goes into it. If it's not your culture it's unlikely you'd do it but hey, whatever floats your boat. I don't care at all.
I tend to find it ugly AF on white women, not gonna lie. That being said, I think the whole "cultural appropriation" BS has gotten out of hand. I understand it if someone is using your culture to sell something without respecting it or you or giving you any credit.
But if someone wears their hair the same way? FFS. Chill out.
@GoogleWasMyIdea Lol okay I am fine with that. I mean, imagine if the Italians started caring about cultural appropriation. The entire world would be in for a rude awakening. No more pizza. No more pasta. No more Super Mario.
As a black woman, i have always thought that when white girls get boxbraids , it’s ugly. It’s not cute. It makes their heads look twice as big. They don’t look right with them and their is not made for them. Some say “it’s just a hairstyle” well it’s not “just a hairstyle” it’s apart of our culture. Anyone can do what they want obviously but just respect the culture behind.
@Fuentes and we most of us have a culture that should be respects. Just imagine how boring America would be without the cultural influence of black Americans and Hispanics.
You act like im not both lol the reason why there is so much hate in America is because people like y'all who think u need to condemn everyone and grasp tight onto your culture this is AMERICA we are ONE CULTURE, were all human HATE will continueif we go by culture standards its like segregating yourself for no reason.
@Fuentes we are not one culture. America is a melting pot filled with many people who come from different cultures. Each culture should be respected. Don’t disregard my culture and say it’s one culture because it isn’t. We all have different values and beliefs. We can’t have shit as black people without one of the culture vultures getting ahold to it. It’s annoying af.
So if the US isn't one culture can u explain me why a boy from another country who is muslim can move to the US and no. longer be Muslim as an Adult, cause he adapted to our culture? Or why Hijabs are a thing in other countries but when you come here their is no reason for them? Because they adapted same as the Irish and the Italians who came they all adapted to the US culture same as the Natives and so did we as black people and the same for my other half mexicanos we are all adapted to this ONE CULTURE and we accept everyone and everyone mixes if not nobody would mix these days and nobody would learn about one another or be friends, heck more of these weirdo kids from backwoods countries who never seen a black in their lifes become cops and then because they're afraid they shoot that comes from. ignorance of not knowing who we are as people and that were all human, but when hou decide to condemn people and call. them culture vultures for dabbling in our culture now even though they hated and took from us for so long, we can't say they're wrong for wanting to take the time and learn and copy things we do because that promotes peace and love and the more peace we have defeats HATE and the more cultures learn about on another it stops the HATE and again because we live in the US in 2020 going into 21 it's one culture now.
I've already commented on this before, but braids are not originally made by black culture. It was first worn by the Greeks. Even if it was who cares. Using that logic black people steal other cultures all the time. Not that it matters to me either way. It's hair dammit you should be able to wear whatever you want. My hair naturally is curly and when I let it grow long enough it naturally twists itself and I get dreadlocks. That goes for clothes or food or any other part of culture.
People should be free to do whatever they want with their appearance as long as it's not intentionally insulting anyone... If a girl (or guy) wants braids then they should be able to rock em without pc mfers saying it's offensive and cultural appropriation...
I think the same I think of black girls dying her hair blond, or using a carré haircut. If you want to do it, do it. We'll never achieve equality if we don't stop thinking what's the right colour of skin to do something.
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I didn't vote in the poll because it's not clear what I'm saying Yes or No to. But regardless, I've never understood why people have a problem with whites wearing box braids but no one bats an eye at this...
Hair is a texture. I know many black women who have naturally straight hair. Having blonde hair is also genetic. There are black people with natural blonde hair.
@Kaureen Correct me if im wrong, but braids are not naturally formed, rather created. So, if above is ok because its completely natural, then would you have an issue with a white guy in dreads or as op posted, a white girl with braids?
@Kaureen Millions of black women have their hair straightened, and the vast majority of them who are blonde are NOT natural. I'm surprised you didn't know that.
@Kaureen unfortunately, as black women have to straighten our hair. If we don't we can lose our jobs and even our significant other because most men don't like 4C/ 4B hair
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It honestly doesn't bother me. Same if white people wear dreads. It's their hair and if they choose to wear their hair like that, it's their business. As a black girl, I can honestly say that sometimes we wear weaves, wigs, extensions, etc. So what's the difference?
I don’t personally like the way it looks on anyone... but, I don’t care what color you are. You should do what makes you feel beautiful! If you are black and you want relaxed hair or white and you want broads... it should not matter and we are not only black and white... there are many ethnicities in the world. They ALL can have whatever hair they want to have... every one needs to get over all the racist garbage and focus on love and humanity as a whole. We Are ALL One Blood!!!
The thing is that I don't really care if the girl is white or black.
It is rather difficult for me to express an opinion on this. Not because I'm black, but because I'm a hairlover.
And you can't play through a womans hair when it's braided.
So usually I tend to not like braiding in its whole. Whether it's boxed-braiding or other types of braiding... I just don't like it on any kind of race.
But like everyone else, it's just my opinion.
Can we just quit fucking worrying about someone’s personal fashion and “race” appropriation.
Personally I think people just look stupid when they try to mimic something that is usually appropriate for a different race. Braids on white girls isn’t that bad. But a white wearing a doo rag looks pathetic.
But let him look stupid. It’s his personal choice. It’s not like these people are wearing black face or something.
Exactly! 👏
People should be able to wear anything they like or do what they like with there hair. I find i quite sad that race gets brought into it.
Given the case highlighted, it's a typical situation between seperated parents. Poor communication and power games. The child is the one that suffers.
Not to sound racist but no white girls just have braids like that it just looks crappy now if your black and it shows and some way even half black will be better off to wear it cuz it would look better on you guys versus a white girl white girls look like they're just trying to be gangsters and it looks so wrong
I was thinking of making this question a few days ago too. I don't know if I have the right to have an opinion of this topic but I think some white girls (most of them) look ridiculous in box braids. Some might think it's cultural appropriation others might think they're blackfishing. I hope I didn't offend anyone.
I am confused over why people actually get upset. This is how we learn to accept one another’s culture. If you say they keep thinking our hairstyle is unprofessional, yet you don’t allow them to identify as well by accepting them to wear it, then i guess we are doom to not understand each other and contentiousness continues to reign.
I absolutely hate it. I hate when white girls try to look or be black in any way, shape, or form. We don't need your appropriation, fuck you very much.
So you are also against black women getting a carré haircut or dying their hair blond right?
Chill out. They just like their hair that way
@GalwaysLittleBird From our last interaction with you playing the voice of reason, I thought you would be better than this. Guess not.
@GalwaysLittleBird Learn the history behind black women trying to look white and then come back and try to make this argument fly.
@lovelyhoneybones I thought we wanted to evolve to a society where it doesn't matter what colour you are to be able to do something.
I guess you are not any better than those people that wouldn't let black woman dress like a white person.
@GalwaysLittleBird So like most products of Western culture, do you also live in a bubble devoid of historical or societal context?
@TerminallyChill nope. I live in the present, and for the future.
Like most "awoke" puppets do you always live in the past?
@GalwaysLittleBird Ok so you do live in a world devoid of context. Here on planet Earth, we acknowledge that the behaviors, systems and apparatuses people created and perpetuated in the past directly affect people generations later. Anything that goes contrary to that is a clear and present rebuttal and denial of reality. Welcome to Historicism 101.
@TerminallyChill okay dude, keep your racism disguised of good intentions if you like for whatever reason makes you feel comfortable. Just don't be telling me what can I do or can't because of the colour of my skin.
I'm both Spanish and Irish. Ireland was never involved in any invasion or enslavement of people.
Spain was invaded, raid and tortured by black people several times (muslims in the middle ages and afterwards). And I don't go telling black people in Spain "you cannot do this cause this is ours". That'd be racist and I am not.
That's "my buble" how you want to call it. If you wqnt to feel guilty cause of the actions of people in your country and you think being racist towards white people helps compensating that, good... Just keep it to yourself. The rest of us want to live in a free world, you live in your racist one.
@GalwaysLittleBird So I'm racist because I acknowledge history, are you guys not the champions of the idea that "facts/history can't be racist"? Also since history was brought up, kind of interesting how you speak on it authoritatively while having no clue of what you are talking about. The Moors who advanced Spain were not black, they were Berber. Being from Africa does not automatically mean black, especially when you're dealing with the Mediterranean portion of it. I also never said white people can or can't do anything. I mean, as long as it isn't the typical denial of human rights, services and opportunity Western Society is known for, I personally don't give 3 shits what white people do, the matters and affairs of whites are of none of my concern.
I'm not for or against "White" girls doin whatever they wanna do honestly.. If she thinks it's a cute style then she has the right to get it in my humble opinion.. It's okay for anybody who wants the style..
Well said
Let's be clear--not "EVERYONE" thinks it isn't okay for a white girl to wear braids in her hair (or anything else she wants for that matter). Only fucking virtue-signalling SJW pieces of shit who are themselves racist to the core think this. And you know what--FUCK them. So I'd say you now have yet ANOTHER reason to do it. Do it because you like it and also do it to "punch an SJW fascist" in the face! lol!
Obviously we are talking about insecure and/or unattractive young women who are trying to attract attention.
Adopting the styles of other ethnicities is like standing on a pedestal and shouting "Look at Me!".
These box braid tho they may look nice on some white girls, it is fucking up their hair, for black people it is a protective style to help the natural hair grow, in my experience white girls who have had it done, their hair looks fucked when the braids come out, personally wouldn't recommend it but if you chose to do it, people will talk 🤷🏿♂️
This!!! honestly, it's meant to protect hair
If you're going to bring white race into it as relevance then the girl actually needs to be white. The story was about a mixed race and the first photo looks mixed too. I don't know any white girls that have "black style" braids. The white girls I see might have plats, that's as far as it goes. It's a cultural thing. Think how much work goes into it. If it's not your culture it's unlikely you'd do it but hey, whatever floats your boat. I don't care at all.
I tend to find it ugly AF on white women, not gonna lie. That being said, I think the whole "cultural appropriation" BS has gotten out of hand. I understand it if someone is using your culture to sell something without respecting it or you or giving you any credit.
But if someone wears their hair the same way? FFS. Chill out.
What if a white guy made awesome tacos and was selling tacos
@GoogleWasMyIdea Lol okay I am fine with that. I mean, imagine if the Italians started caring about cultural appropriation. The entire world would be in for a rude awakening. No more pizza. No more pasta. No more Super Mario.
As a black woman, i have always thought that when white girls get boxbraids , it’s ugly. It’s not cute. It makes their heads look twice as big. They don’t look right with them and their is not made for them. Some say “it’s just a hairstyle” well it’s not “just a hairstyle” it’s apart of our culture. Anyone can do what they want obviously but just respect the culture behind.
Their hair*
Culture smulture were all human
@Fuentes and we most of us have a culture that should be respects. Just imagine how boring America would be without the cultural influence of black Americans and Hispanics.
You act like im not both lol the reason why there is so much hate in America is because people like y'all who think u need to condemn everyone and grasp tight onto your culture this is AMERICA we are ONE CULTURE, were all human HATE will continueif we go by culture standards its like segregating yourself for no reason.
@Fuentes I really wish 100% of the world was filled with people exactly like you. I'm the same way.
Knowledge is power we have to share it
@Fuentes we are not one culture. America is a melting pot filled with many people who come from different cultures. Each culture should be respected. Don’t disregard my culture and say it’s one culture because it isn’t. We all have different values and beliefs. We can’t have shit as black people without one of the culture vultures getting ahold to it. It’s annoying af.
So if the US isn't one culture can u explain me why a boy from another country who is muslim can move to the US and no. longer be Muslim as an Adult, cause he adapted to our culture? Or why Hijabs are a thing in other countries but when you come here their is no reason for them? Because they adapted same as the Irish and the Italians who came they all adapted to the US culture same as the Natives and so did we as black people and the same for my other half mexicanos we are all adapted to this ONE CULTURE and we accept everyone and everyone mixes if not nobody would mix these days and nobody would learn about one another or be friends, heck more of these weirdo kids from backwoods countries who never seen a black in their lifes become cops and then because they're afraid they shoot that comes from. ignorance of not knowing who we are as people and that were all human, but when hou decide to condemn people and call. them culture vultures for dabbling in our culture now even though they hated and took from us for so long, we can't say they're wrong for wanting to take the time and learn and copy things we do because that promotes peace and love and the more peace we have defeats HATE and the more cultures learn about on another it stops the HATE and again because we live in the US in 2020 going into 21 it's one culture now.
I've already commented on this before, but braids are not originally made by black culture. It was first worn by the Greeks. Even if it was who cares. Using that logic black people steal other cultures all the time. Not that it matters to me either way. It's hair dammit you should be able to wear whatever you want. My hair naturally is curly and when I let it grow long enough it naturally twists itself and I get dreadlocks. That goes for clothes or food or any other part of culture.
There’s a difference between regular braids and box braids
People should be free to do whatever they want with their appearance as long as it's not intentionally insulting anyone... If a girl (or guy) wants braids then they should be able to rock em without pc mfers saying it's offensive and cultural appropriation...
I think the same I think of black girls dying her hair blond, or using a carré haircut. If you want to do it, do it. We'll never achieve equality if we don't stop thinking what's the right colour of skin to do something.
I didn't vote in the poll because it's not clear what I'm saying Yes or No to. But regardless, I've never understood why people have a problem with whites wearing box braids but no one bats an eye at this...
Hair is a texture. I know many black women who have naturally straight hair. Having blonde hair is also genetic. There are black people with natural blonde hair.
@Kaureen Correct me if im wrong, but braids are not naturally formed, rather created. So, if above is ok because its completely natural, then would you have an issue with a white guy in dreads or as op posted, a white girl with braids?
@Kaureen Millions of black women have their hair straightened, and the vast majority of them who are blonde are NOT natural. I'm surprised you didn't know that.
@Kaureen unfortunately, as black women have to straighten our hair. If we don't we can lose our jobs and even our significant other because most men don't like 4C/ 4B hair