Natural Hairstyles For Black Women

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Hi I’m a hairstylist here in Austin that specializes in natural hair. I focus on growing and caring for hair while providing flattering hairstyles. Shampoo, deep conditions and trims are always included in each service. I happily take kids, the elderly and the disabled. submitted by /u/Ecstatic_Attention54 to r/BlackAustin [link] [comments]

When I first started acting about 10 years ago now, I only wore one hairstyle. Long black weave. I also played teenager roles and have a middle eastern last name that I believe made me come off as something more than just black (but I’m southern black as hell…just got married and used it as my stage name) Overall, I just never thought of my hair during headshots but i do remember an agent saying it looks like I’m wearing a wig lol which kinda threw me off. Since then I’ve paid slight attention and realized I’ve had mixed perceptions but again i really never let it sit at the surface of my thoughts (or insecurities). Anyway fast forward many years later and I like to change my hair up more. Colors and all…Sometimes I pick one style and tell myself I’ll put this wig on for auditions for my yearly headshots…. But they don’t seem to be working like they did when I stuck with one style for many years plus now I’m wearing braids sometimes, etc. I have even took some with my natural hair but honestly I saw less auditions too. Realistically there are many reasons I’m getting less auditions but I am curious about what other black woman are doing/thinking about when getting new headshots. Are there standards or rules I’ve never heard of? What are you seeing booking besides typical colorist stereotypes? I’m I tripping and should do what I want/have been doing because it’s not a big deal? submitted by /u/UpbeatSentence9973 to r/headshots [link] [comments]

When I first started acting about 10 years ago now, I only wore one hairstyle. Long black weave. I also played teenager roles and have a middle eastern last name that I believe made me come off as something more than just black (but I’m southern black as hell…just got married and used it as my stage name) Overall, I just never thought of my hair during headshots but i do remember an agent saying it looks like I’m wearing a wig lol which kinda threw me off. Since then I’ve paid slight attention and realized I’ve had mixed perceptions but again i really never let it sit at the surface of my thoughts (or insecurities). Anyway fast forward many years later and I like to change my hair up more. Colors and all…Sometimes I pick one style and tell myself I’ll put this wig on for auditions for my yearly headshots…. But they don’t seem to be working like they did when I stuck with one style for many years plus now I’m wearing braids sometimes, etc. I have even took some with my natural hair but honestly I saw less auditions too. Realistically there are many reasons I’m getting less auditions but I am curious about what other black woman are doing/thinking about when getting new headshots. Are there standards or rules I’ve never heard of? What are you seeing booking besides typical colorist stereotypes? I’m I tripping and should do what I want/have been doing because it’s not a big deal? submitted by /u/UpbeatSentence9973 to r/acting [link] [comments]

Look around your office, gym or social feed and you’ll see it: guys are finally putting real thought into their hair. Not just the shape, but the vibe. Because whether we like it or not, your haircut talks, it says something about you before you even speak. And yes, women notice. A lot. The problem? Every TikTok “barber” and IG reel is hyping styles that are either super unflattering or way too high maintenance for real life. So this guide pulls from legit trend forecasts, celebrity stylists, and grooming data to break down what ACTUALLY works for men in 2024 based on face shape, upkeep level, and yes, sex appeal. These are the styles real women are noticing and that actually match how we live now. Researched from fashion runways, barbershop trends, cultural signals (shoutout to the Men's Style Pro podcast and GQ Insider reports), and expert-backed insights from stylists, not influencers. The Modern Grown-Out Buzz (aka "The Soft Military Cut") Think Jason Statham meets Pedro Pascal. It’s low-maintenance, masculine, and feels intentional. Why it works: A 2023 study by Statista found that 64% of women preferred “clean but rugged” looks over perfectly groomed ones. This cut says “I work out, but I also read.” Pro tip: Ask for a 2 or 3 on the sides with a textured top. Use matte paste to add definition without too much shine. Best for: Square and oval face shapes. Textured French Crop 2.0 Not the bowl cut your friend wore in middle school. This version has more texture and a slightly longer fringe. Why it works: According to L’Oréal’s 2024 Male Grooming Report, "face-framing texture" enhances perceived symmetry and youth — two subconscious attraction boosters. Style hack: Blow dry forward then dab in clay. Mess it up a bit. It’s not meant to be perfect. Best for: Heart-shaped faces and men with thicker hair. The Effortless Side Part (aka “Rich Guy Hair”) Think Dev Patel, Henry Golding, or any lead in a Netflix rom-com. Why it works: The American Psychological Association noted in their 2022 grooming perception study that “asymmetry and movement” conveyed affluence and confidence to female viewers. This cut works well with a suit or a hoodie. How to style: Use a light creme or mousse, a comb, and don’t gel it down to death. Learn to finger-style for a richer, looser effect. Best for: Oval, diamond, and rectangular faces. The Flow (but CLEAN) Popular in sports again thanks to hockey and K-dramas. Think controlled chaos, not greasy mess. Why it works: According to FashionBeans’ 2024 Style Forecast, longer, layered hair is back but with sharper edges and more volume. What makes it hot: It’s emotionally expressive. Women read this as “creative,” “non-toxic,” and “fun.” (Yes, your haircut can say that.) Maintenance tip: You can’t skip product here. Sea salt spray is your best friend. It boosts volume without stiffness. Best for: Medium to thick hair textures. Works well if your hair naturally waves. Low Fade + Natural Top (aka “The Confidence Cut”) Fade blends into your skin, but the top is flexible — curls, waves, coils, whatever you’ve got. Embraces your texture. Why it works: Research from Black Beauty & Hair magazine shows that natural texture is finally being embraced as a sign of both cultural pride and individuality — and it’s being noticed more than ever. Product rec: Curl cream or leave-in conditioner. Keep the fade tight every 2–3 weeks. Best for: Guys with natural curls, coils, afro-texture, or wavy hair types. Undercut Revival (but subtle) It’s not 2013 anymore, so skip the dramatic Peaky Blinders look. This version is more blended, less extreme. Why it works: Pinterest’s 2024 Hair Trend Analytics shows “clean disconnects” are surging for both streetwear and business looks. Go for: A mid or low undercut, paired with a more natural top — think less pompadour, more “fell into place.” Best for: Straight to wavy hair types. Rectangular or round faces. Bonus: Hair Health = Hair Hotness Nobody talks about this, but shine, thickness and scalp care matter more than the exact cut. You could have the best skin fade in the world, but if your hair looks dry or sparse, it lowers the whole look. Use caffeine-based shampoos (like Alpecin or The Ordinary’s new peptide formula). Don’t skip scalp exfoliation once a week (Neutrogena's T/Sal or a gentle scrub works). Omega-3s and zinc actually help — evidence backed by Harvard Health’s 2023 dermatology roundup. This isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about finding something that makes you look sharper, more confident, and more you, but updated for what actually resonates in 2024. If you’ve been stuck in the same haircut since college, now’s the time to upgrade. Real talk: Hair is one of the fastest, cheapest ways to level up your vibe. You don’t need crazy genetics. You just need the right cut for your face, the right product for your texture, and a barber who listens better than TikTok does. submitted by /u/Early-Judgment8131 to r/MenAscending [link] [comments]

As a dark skin black woman, I noticed that I’m mostly recognized as gorgeous when I’m wearing a straight wig, which I dislike. I wear a lot of wig due to my hair condition and I'm looking to go natural. Here's my plan: I shave my head completely - to eliminate all the dandruff Switch to using a more gentle and scalp friendly shampoo from Evavitae Look for a dermatologist to advise on the best meds to use to re-grow my hair Keep it natural all the way In short, I'm looking to dump wearing wigs and embrace a more natural look. I'm looking for reccomendations for those who have been down this path. Which are some of the best hairstyles for women with hair loss? What products would you reccomend bearing that I'll be going 100% natural? I'm 35 years of age in two weeks. submitted by /u/Just_Irene25 to r/hairstyles4blackppl [link] [comments]

*This might be really long, but please bear with me. I’ve been thinking lately about online discourse pertaining to black women and self-esteem. But there’s something that gets overlooked and it’s the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory. This is a theory in psychology that proposes a pyramid of human needs and the order in which those needs have to be met in order to reach the next level. At the base of the pyramid are physiological needs such as food, water, and shelter. This is true because this is the base level for what a human needs purely for survival. And a person who is literally on the street and starving is not going to be worried about making friends and going on dates. This is why homeless shelters are important so that people can have those basic needs and hopefully get back on their feet so they can find work and become self-sufficient members of society. When the basic needs are satisfied, the next level is safety and security and it pertains to health, employment and socialization. Logically this makes sense as a next step. For example, making healthy food choices is more tangible once you have a steady supply of food in comparison to someone who’s starving and might just eat anything they can find. Once you have shelter you can start considering how safe your location is and you’d also be concerned with establishing a steady flow of income to maintain your home. After that level, the next one is love and belonging and this pertains to not just romantic love, but also family, friendship, and an overall sense of feeling like you belong in a community. In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, this level comes right before self-esteem. This means that according to this theory, in order for someone to develop true self-esteem, they must first be in a position where they’re already receiving external love and belonging. This stood out to me because any time a black woman expresses any negative emotions about herself, the response is usually “why do you care about what people say?” And “you need to learn to love yourself and stop being so insecure.” But I think we need to first ask the question, does the black community create space for black women to feel loved? Let’s look at hair as an example. I see so much discourse online telling black women what we should and shouldn’t do with our hair. We’re often told that we need to stop being insecure with our own hair and stop wearing wigs and weaves. But I can attest as someone who does wear my natural hair, it’s not easy when I’m frequently receiving negative feedback about my hair from fellow black people. Back before I loc’d my hair I was often called bald/nappy headed by other black people. I’d get asked when I’m getting my hair done. I’d have black guys telling me I’d look prettier with “good hair.” And now that my hair is loc’d I get told my roots are too puffy and I need a retwist and that locs are a masculine hairstyle. I consider myself lucky though because I also have a support network that outweighs the negativity and my support network is the reason I haven’t given up on loving my hair and continuing to wear it in its natural state. However, not all black women have a support network and I think this is something that we should be more mindful of. The incidence that caused me to make this post is because I recently saw a video that was a black man mocking black women who comment under videos of white guys who pander to black women by saying things like they love black women and black women are beautiful, etc. I agree that it’s sad to see those women in the comments, but mocking them is not going to solve the problem. The root of the issue is that the black community does not do a great job of uplifting black women. I commented under the video saying that humans require external validation in order to feel secure in themselves and so instead of mocking them for praising white men for doing the bare minimum, perhaps he could’ve made a video showing appreciation toward black women. And a hoard of black men replied to me saying that we need to stop seeking validation and stop being weak and insecure and just love ourselves. From what I’ve noticed, the black community expects black women to conjure up self-esteem from thin air. The community will often shame black women for every little thing then turn around and mock black women for these externally inflicted insecurities. I would love for there to be a day when the majority of black women stop wearing weaves and wigs that don’t match their natural texture (whichever texture is natural for each individual black woman), but I fear we may never get to that point if we don’t create a safe community for black women to feel beautiful with our natural features. And I also think it’s sad seeing non-black men getting overly praised for giving basic compliments to black women, but when you consider that external validation is a human need, then it makes sense that black women who don’t feel supported by black people are going to be overly appreciative of whoever steps up and provides it even if they’re just pandering for views. If we want to improve the overall confidence of our community so that we stop relying on others, then we need to start uplifting natural features and stop mocking black women who are dealing with low self-esteem and instead show them grace and love. submitted by /u/TheSapoti to r/blackladies [link] [comments]

Central Mass or southern Mass (closer to Rhode Island only) I am looking for a beautician that can do black women’s hair. I have long naturally curly hair. I am looking for a professional that can silk press / flat iron my natural hair. I am not interested in any other hairstyle, thanks! submitted by /u/Female-Programmer to r/massachusetts [link] [comments]

I am looking for a beautician that can do black women’s hair. I have long naturally curly hair. I am looking for a professional that can silk press / flat iron my natural hair. I am not interested in any other hairstyle. Thank you! submitted by /u/Female-Programmer to r/providence [link] [comments]

I am looking for a beautician that can do black women’s hair. I have long naturally curly hair. I am looking for a professional that can silk press / flat iron my natural hair. I am not interested in any other hairstyle. Thanks! submitted by /u/Female-Programmer to r/RhodeIsland [link] [comments]

As a dark skin black woman, I noticed that I’m mostly recognized as gorgeous when I’m wearing a straight wig, which I dislike. Tbh, I don’t really want to loc my natural 4c hair because of I don’t want to be seen as masculine. Plus, I’m a tall feminine presenting lesbian, so I don’t want to be perceived as a stud either (locs are a very popular hairstyle for them). I did my own large box braids (colour 1B in the front and 99J in the back) and I was mostly invisible with them, with a few compliments from white women lol. I want to do a different hair colour other than black. I want to do T1B/30 ombré medium/small goddess braids for the spring. What other hairstyles (that don’t require using heat or relaxer) are attractive on Black women? submitted by /u/MelaninIce to r/vindictapoc [link] [comments]

Wanted to edit her sprite so she has an afro ! [ Discussion ] I know a lot of non-black people might not notice this kind of thing , but often when darker skinned characters are included in media , they aren’t afro black so they don’t have coily hair . Going further down , when characters / are / black , sometimes they still don’t have afro hair for many reasons . Not all bad or malicious reasons — not all black people have kinky hair and some people like wearing their hair straight , there’s nothing wrong with that . But not all the reasons are that clear cut . Going / further / further down , when there are black characters with afro hair , sometimes only the guys are shown with their natural hair and the women are shown with straight hair , looser curls , or a variation of a black hairstyle where the hair can still be long and flowing over their shoulders . I’m not going to go down into the history of why that is and the variations , but needless to say I see it often enough where sometimes I just want to see something else . Obviously Fields of Mistria is doing great in terms of black representation [ in my opinion , at least ] ! We have Vera rocking her natural hair and Josephine always looking so pretty with her braids / locs , and we also have a variety of body types and personalities that I find really really refreshing ! With that said , often [ when we go // further // / further / further down ] if a black woman is shown with her natural hair she’s not meant to be seen as a love interest or desirable . So I just wanted to do a lil’ edit to see how cute Reina , our love interest and top contender for most desirable girl in the world , would look if she had kinkier hair because that’s just the kind of thing I notice as an artist and a black woman haha . Reina is super cute as she is at default in the game and she’s super cute with an afro too ! Thank you for coming to my TED Talk . TLDR : There’s a history of black women’s natural hair being seen as undesirable so I wanted to show some appreciation for afros with an edit ☆ . submitted by /u/Possibly-Likeable to r/FieldsOfMistriaGame [link] [comments]

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I used to work at a cosmetic clinic. Seeing the different types of aesthetic procedures always fascinated me. The past decade has seen a boom in cosmetic tweaks. It used to be just celebrities, whose living depended on their appearance. Now, average people like you and me can go for an injection or surgery, just to achieve an archetypal standard of beauty. Meghan would have had her share of these alterations, having grown up in Hollywood. I don’t have a problem with this - in fact, I think she’s pretty, though not “heart attack beautiful” - my issue has always been with her personality and actions towards others. That said, I find it interesting to see the possible tweaks she’s had over the years, from the obvious (hair, nose) to the subtle (facial contouring). It’s possible that her different faces are just due to weight loss or gain, makeup, and the natural process of ageing. Still, sometimes you get a sense of something else, which you can’t put your finger on. Cosmetic procedures, when done well, aren’t supposed to be noticeable. They’re supposed to enhance your natural features, not turn you into someone else. A difference of only a few millimetres in your nose width or projection can change your profile. A good aesthetic practitioner will work with your face to make sure everything is harmonious and proportional. Speaking of proportions, when planning the necessary procedures, plastic surgeons can map the face using the so-called Golden Ratio. This ratio is a classical Greek concept of how beautiful a face is based on the “ideal” widths and distances of one’s facial features. This Golden Ratio was mentioned in a puff piece about Meghan calling her “the most beautiful Royal”. I believe this was because she had the necessary cosmetic refinements. Unfortunately as we will see, beauty has a price, and we may regret having these procedures in the future. Meghan’s mix of features from her parents Just by looking at Meghan and her parents, she got most of her looks from Doria. Doria passed on her bone structure plus her dark brown, slightly upturned eyes and black curly hair. Meg got a mix of Doria’s nose and the Markle nose from Thomas, and a tan complexion blended from both parents. As a teen, Meg look quite pretty and this was when she was planning to go into acting as a career. Meg started straightening her hair in her teens What’s most obvious from her childhood pictures are Meghan’s abundant black curls. Her photos at Immaculate Heart High School show that she started straightening her hair when she was 16 or 17 and she hasn’t looked back since. There’s no issue with choosing to have straight hair. I have straight hair and I wish I have curls! Everyone wants what they don’t have. I think Meg should embrace her natural hair. Meg fixed her gap tooth in her mid teens A gap tooth or diastema is found in 25% of the population, mostly in those of African ancestry. It’s not necessarily unattractive (Seal! Madonna!) but most celebs choose to close the gap (Arnie! Zac!). It can be done through bonding or veneers. Maybe Meghan had the gap closed or it closed by itself. But more likely she had veneers. It’s a fairly common dental procedure especially for actors as they always have to smile for the cameras. Veneer, vidi, vici Many of us have noticed that Meg licks her lips and teeth a lot. It could mean a lot of things, but among others, some speculate that her veneers are too big. Chest Champion Around the time she was on Deal or no Deal in 2006-2007, Meghan apparently had breast implants. She did mention that they would use push-up bras on the show, but somehow I doubt her boobs were from stuffing her bra with socks. Equally mysteriously, the mammaries disappeared by the time Meghan appeared on Suits. There could be many reasons for removing breast implants, including infection, rupture or leakage of silicon. Whatever the reason, Meg didn’t lose confidence in herself, sarcastically referring to her “magical boobs” in her anonymous blog “The Working Actress”. Bunion and Babe I’ve gone into much detail about Meghan’s foot surgeries on a previous post (https://www.reddit.com/r/SaintMeghanMarkle/s/sHd8atVVu2). It’s apparent she’s had her bunions ripped removed by the time she joined the RF in 2018. She’s also had her right second toe shortened around 2023. The “toe shortening” operation (which involves removing a bone or joint) requires several months of recovery, so maybe she had just one foot done first. In this case the reasons are health related as much as for appearance, as having a longer second toe can cause corns and calluses due to poor shoe fit. The Nose Knows Meg likely had a rhinoplasty, as did probably 99% of Hollywood. A nose job is still the most common cosmetic surgery and for good reason: our schnozz is the most prominent part of our face. Exactly what’s done for her is anyone’s guess. A rhinoplasty can involve nose bridge narrowing, tip enhancement (to make it less bulbous), and alar revision (to make nostrils less wide). I think Meg had her nose shape changed to a slightly upturned button nose. It’s a common choice among women as it looks more cute and feminine. Remember when she was said to be “the most beautiful Royal”? That was because of the proportions of her nose (among other things). I guess we can thank an anonymous surgeon in California for Meg’s golden ratio. The Cheeky-Tweakie A common procedure among starlets is buccal fat removal, or the removal of the fat from one’s cheeks. You might notice it in certain celebs (Lea Michele, Zoe Kravitz), and some have even admitted to it (Chrissy Teigen). It’s a relatively quick procedure where the doctor cuts from inside the cheek to remove the fat. It gives you a hollowed-out look and your cheekbones appear more well defined. It seems that Meghan had her buccal fat removed. She used to have a slightly round face which became thinner and concave later on. This can be attributed simply to losing one’s baby fat, but if you look closely, her cheeks sink a little whenever she speaks. Buccal fat surgery gives you that chiseled look without having to suck in your cheeks, but as you grow older, you might appear more gaunt and the skin could sag. More on this later on. Cheek-Fill-A More than ten years ago I asked about buccal fat removal, as I hated my chubby cheeks. The surgeon advised to keep them as I might regret it when I’m older. Now I’m glad I didn’t, because despite nearing fifty, people assume I’m much younger because of my baby face. Buccal fat surgery is irreversible, so the only way to plump up the cheeks would be to inject fillers. This might explain why Meghan’s face changes a lot, because she might require dermal injections once or twice a year to maintain the youthful contours of her face. Speaking of contours, Meghan might have had a few well-placed fillers to sculpt her profile. Meghan already has distinct cheekbones, which is a desirable feature. However, if you look at her earlier pictures, she has a more prominent midface, compared to much later. Dermal injections can give the appearance of higher cheekbones, which is conventionally considered more attractive. Or did she also have something else? Does Meghan have facial implants? I remember seeing a budding actress getting a chin implant. She already had a delicate, heart-shaped face, but adding a tiny implant to her chin made it even more so. The change was very subtle, you can’t tell from the front, but from the side she had a daintily pointy chin which made her profile even more feminine. Nowadays you can have a gamut of facial implants to look like a Greek god or goddess - just browse any Turkish cosmetic website. There are implants to give you higher cheekbones, a more angular jaw, or a v-shaped chin. I’m not sure if Meghan would have had any of these procedures, as she already has a well-defined jaw, chin, and cheekbones. She could have just simply lost weight, or used makeup to highlight her bone structure. Still, I wonder sometimes especially when I see her chin jutting out more than usual. She also seems to have higher cheekbones in her early thirties. Plump Up The Volume (of Your Lips) Most of the time I don’t think Meghan needs lip fillers. She already has a nice Cupid’s bow, all she has to do is apply some lipstick. Still, everyone has lip injections nowadays and I’ve often noticed her kisser looking slightly more pouty than usual on various outings. Botox the Talk Hollywood celebrities probably have Botox as often and as casually as we go to the supermarket. Botox injections smooth out wrinkles by paralysing small muscles in your face. Meg is a much photographed person so sometimes you can tell when she’s had a few injections to smooth out those lines, in addition to some judiciously positioned fillers. The Knife Lifts Us Up Where We Belong I hesitate to say whether Meghan has had a face lift. Sometimes face lifts are pretty obvious - you notice someone’s eyes looking pointier, or asymmetrical, and the skin is tight across their temples. A good face lift should be unnoticeable. One must give it time to heal, at least a month. There are periods when Meghan is away from the public eye, so it’s possible to have had a cosmetic procedure in that amount of time. In her recent outing at the LA Children’s hospital charity gala, some thought Meg’s face looked elongated. Could it be she’s had a brow lift, which could elevate the hairline a little bit? Or did she just have a different hairstyle on that day? Your guess is as good as mine. A Brow-mance During her early 20s, Meg had very thin, plucked eyebrows, as was the trend. Later she allowed her eyebrows to grow naturally, and she probably maintains them through trimming and appropriate makeup. Sometimes her eyebrow height looks different, which could be due to botox injections around the orbicularis oculi muscle (which helps close the eyelids and lower the eyebrows). Injecting Botox at the edges of the muscle can elevate the arch of the brows, giving her a more wide-eyed look. In one particular picture with a fan, Meghan’s eyebrows looked rather bushy, making some think she had an eyebrow transplant. Status: it’s complicated Beauty has a price. If I had buccal fat removal ten years ago, I’d probably be needing fillers now to keep my face from sagging. Meg needs to have regular injections to maintain her facial contours. I think I’d rather age gracefully. But it seems Meghan’s fans are on the side of the cosmetics industry as they’re always slagging Catherine for looking her age. Goes to show how superficial these people can be! Apart from that, these injections are not risk free. Injecting into the wrong area can lead to one or both eyes drooping, which I observed in Meghan’s video where she reads her book aloud. Face lifts or massive weight loss can result in platysmal bands, which are those prominent cords you see in Meghan’s neck. Botox injections can relax these bands for a softer look. Botox on the forehead, or brow lifts, can also cause the veins to bulge. This might have caused Meghan’s prominent x-shaped veins on her forehead (which our sub fondly calls “Dave the vein”). Gravity is not very kind to our looks. The loss of skin tone causes our face to sag. In Meg’s case, the tip of her nose seems a bit droopy, which is consistent with her having had surgery to it with cartilage added on. —- There’s no shame in going for cosmetic procedures, whether you’re a public figure or just an average Jane/Joe. One just has to be aware that these procedures have risks and complications. One also needs to keep undergoing these tweaks just to maintain an idealistic version of ourselves. At the end of the day, it’s our character that matters. It’s why I don’t think Meghan is an attractive person despite all the aesthetic alterations she’s done. No amount of Botox or fillers can hide an evil soul. submitted by /u/RoohsMama to r/SaintMeghanMarkle [link] [comments]

I’ve been wearing my hair in twists or braids under my wigs or i’ll wear a headscarf because i don’t want my hair to get dirty at work also i hate figuring out what to do for my hair the mornings i work but on the weekends i love to wear my hair out!! my favorite style has always been a pineapple!! i love seeing other black women wearing their pineapples too. i’ll do a twist out here or there but it’s so hot and humid where i live i feel sticky all day. what’s your easy go to natural hairstyle? i’d like to hear some other options. submitted by /u/lavendersunflow3r to r/blackladies [link] [comments]

my wife is Black with very curly/coarse hair and she absolutely hates it. She always says she wishes she had long straight hair. When we see women with long straight hair it makes her jealous and sad. Our daughter got my hair texture and my wife says she is jealous of her. She thinks I’m secretly attracted to women with long straight hair and I’m putting up with her no matter how much I tell her I’m not. I personally love her hair because it’s her. I married her for her and I love everything about her. Here’s where it gets complicated: She absolutely refuses to wear any hairstyle that shows her real hair. She wears a sewn in wig or sewn in extensions that cover her hair. It’s very pricey to get done where we live and she does it every few months. I’m talking like 200-500 dollars all in. For our wedding she spent thousands. Plus it takes hours to do. That was fine when we were young and childfree but now when the budget is tighter and time is at a premium it’s become a huge struggle to maintain her hair the way she likes it. We have had conversations about her doing a natural hair style that is less time consuming and expensive but she doesn’t like the idea. She tried it once but cried and sulked for an entire day because she said she looks like “a ragamuffin”. Her family talks the same way and holds the same beliefs about hair texture. I’m just so tired of the ideas she was raised with that her hair is “bad” and that the only way she can look pretty is by hiding her hair. It sucks to see her feel insecure, jealous and sad because she doesn’t have the hair texture she wants and thinks is pretty. submitted by /u/short_shorts7723 to r/TrueOffMyChest [link] [comments]

Hey everyone, I am a 35 year old woman married to a 37 year old man. This may be a bit important as I’m black and he’s white. We have a 13 year old daughter who wishes to put her hair in sister locs, a permanent hairstyle. Her natural hair is very long with tight curls. She hates having to wake up every day and do her hair and I often try to help out but that stresses her out more. She prefers styles such as braids and twists which allows her to keep the style in for a few weeks at a time. There are a few girls in our life with locs. She has always found the style beautiful and has done plenty of research on it. She decided she wanted them herself and even found a lady in our area who can do the style for her. When she brought it up to me and my husband I thought the idea was perfect! I ensured she knew what she getting herself into and that more than likely, if she ever wanted them out she may need to shave her head. She said she understood that and would just wear wigs or rock the bald look for awhile. However, my husband completely disagrees. He thinks she’s too young to make this decision. And he also thinks this hairstyle would not allow her to be successful in life due to stereotypes. He has always tried to be socially aware of black issues, and is great about it. However, I think he’s overreacting to this one. It’s true that some hairstyles are more stereotyped than others, but that is the fault of others and not of our daughter. We’ve seen plenty of professional women online and off who have locs! After constant discussions between the three of us, he keeps saying she’s not allowed to make a permanent decision like this until she’s an adult. AITA if I go through allowing her to get this hairstyle? Editing, thank you everyone for your input. I’m going to talk to him tonight about this and bring up multiple things that were stated here, and even some of the ones that believed I was the AH. I don’t think he means any harm and is being just a little bit too overprotective. Also, for those of you that asked, I did not plan on “surprising” him with her new hairstyle, but rather explaining that I was going to allow her to go through this. submitted by /u/setmefreept23 to r/AmItheAsshole [link] [comments]

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For context to my post, my and I are both 38, we have been married for 10 years and together for 13 years. About 3 years ago my wife noticed she had a few gray hairs. Her hairstylist dyed my wife's hair blonde and put some very big highlights in. My wife says the big highlights hide the grays from her fresh not dyed roots where it grows. She also had her hairstylist cut it, give her bangs and cut the hair around her face shorter because it would hide wrinkles. I never noticed my wife having wrinkles but she said she did. The new hairstyle was a big change because before her hair was a bit longer, black and she didn't have any bangs or short parts. Personally I think the blonde doesn't look right on her at all, the highlights aren't natural and if I were her I would not have bangs. But she likes it and it makes her more confident so if she is happy it's enough for me. My question comes about because my wife's best friend is getting a divorce and it is not a pleasant one. She goes to the same place as my wife to get her hair done. She told my wife her ex-husband said she wasn't as hot as when they got married and made a bunch of general insults about her looks and her hair. After this happened my wife started asking me if I'm still attracted to her. I said yes. She asked if I liked her hair. I said it makes her happy so I do. But she kept asking me if I liked it. I don't know why it started after 3 years and the questions about her looks and her hair kept going. Especially after she had a virtual book club and wine night with her friends. She kept asking me and my answer was always the same. One night she asked me to swear on our daughter's life. Which was ridiculous for something so minor. But since she wouldn't stop I admitted I preferred her old hair color and style without layering or bangs, but I also said if it makes her happy it's enough for me and a different hairstyle isn't going to change my attraction to her. She is upset with me over that answer. She has called me an asshole to my face. She told her friends I insulted her hair (which I did not). She even asked me if I would prefer her sister now because she has black hair but does not dye it or cut it like my wife. I don't know where that came from, her sister is gay and lives in another country. She is perfectly nice but that's it. I've never thought of her like that. Should I have lied when my wife asked me to swear on our daughter's life about her hair? Am I wrong for not understanding why hiding gray hair is so important for women? Am I the asshole for saying I preferred her old hair when she kept asking me and should I apologize? If I was truly wrong I would apologize for the misunderstanding. I do love my wife and I hate that she's mad at me over hair. submitted by /u/Scared_Brisket4400 to r/AmItheAsshole [link] [comments]

Nothing grinds my gears when I hear writers complain about forced diversity or, having diversity forced down our throats, or trying to find a reason to "justify" making their stories diverse. Like your WIP is litterally set in a world with dragons, magic, and witches but having a Asian dude is where you draw the line and need to justify him and his existence somehow? That's just bullshit. No one ever says a story with a bunch of straight white dudes is "forced". There's never any justification for a story to have only or majority white dudes. When you really break it down people who use "forced diversity" unironically use mean, "forced Diversity" is when diverse people appear in a work for the sole purpose of garnering attention and/or sales or "Forced Diversity" is when diverse people are poorly written. The first one usually heard cries of pandering. But that's all advertising is its pandering. People who are usually the ones being pandered to seem to have an issue with it when it's done for others. Like of course you'd market a book about black people to gasp black people. That's smart marketing and knowing your audience. In the world of film Tyler perry is a master at that.(no matter how little I think of his movies). And the vast majority of the time it's never the "sole" reason a character exists, just the one people use to denounce said character. It's one of the many reason that make up the fully developed character. Which leads me to my next point. People say a diverse character is "forced" if they poorly written. They never say this about white straight dudes. I can think of dozens of horribly written white dude characters who have never been called forced. Just badly written. White characters seem to be given more leeway in this regard. If a diverse character isn't perfect and gave great flaws and motivations they are automatically called "forced". This goes to my earlier point of needing "a reason" or "justification" for diverse characters. Which is just asanine. This post might rub some people the wrong way but that's okay. If it gets a conversation started that's great. Edit:I like to be positive as much as negative and give solutions and not just denounce the problem, so in that vein I suggest this amazing resource writing with color It has helped me and so many others! The FAQ section is particularly wonderful when it comes to almost any question you could have regarding diversity Edit2: I hate adding edits but there's way too many comments to address all of yall, it's definitely mentally taxing so I'll try to address some major points. Some points aren't even related to my original thesis but people see "diversity" and foam at the mouth and bring them up. -Obviously if your story is set in a monolithic country I don't expect to find people outside of that ethnic group in that movie. It can be done and done well to make sense in Canon but obviously not the norm. The whole post is more so talking about a country like America where its a melting pots with lots of diversity. And even greater diversity in certain parts. -Yes some fantasy is based on old European myths or whatever. But If a black background character in the background rustles your jimmies that much you got bigger problems. If you need complex lore reasons for lore that explain generational migration patterns, but just accept dragons at face value. I don't know what to tell you. -No you shouldn't write in a colorblind fashion. It's a problem. It defaults whiteness. Plus when people write in a colorblind fashion people still implicitly say their characters are white in lots of ways. You describe your characters hair as "mousey"(hairstyle never attributed to black people), you describe their icey blue eyes or firey red hair, you say they are tall dark and handsome, you talk about how they are blushing, you litterally only mention skin color when it comes to diverse characters. The last point speaks to defaulting whiteness. You say John has brown hair and is tall, you say Julie is short with pink hair and tattoos. You say James has dark skin . This is common in Hella books and once you notice it you can't stop. John and Julie are implicitly implied to be white here because the author only makes note of skin color when it comes to the black character everyone else they usually describe by hair or eye color at first. -"ugh who gives af, I'm tired of hearing about this. It's all virtue signaling from the woke Twittersphere anyway. There's a hidden agenda to force writers to write this crap. It Doesn't matter what color the characters are as long they are good characters, good characters don't make me address and actually research any differences between them and my experience. But I'll research the absolute fuck out of dragon v. elves combat." Please don’t be this guy. This guy isn't very cash money. -"well acktually there is forced diversity! [insert poc/women/lgbtq] character is actually written good and it's [insert poc /women /Lgbtq+] that's written bad. Checkmate! Don't be like this guy either. Both those characters have been called forced by virtue of just existing. They both will be held to a different standard that white characters aren't held to. You never compare other white dude characters and say! See this is how you write a white man correctly. No, they are treated as just the default so if they are written badly its not a commentary on the whole gender or race. They just are one singular bad character. But God forbid a diverse character isn't up to the invisible gold standard you set, that you don't hold white dude characters, now they are forced when really they are simply a badly written character. It's just bad writing. They are badly written. Keep the same energy and don't treat these characters different and hold them to different standards than to white characters. -"actually, forced diversity is very real, if you only have one black character you only have a token. That's forced. They just wanted brownie points that helped virtue signal to get extra woke tokens so they could use to pay protection money from the alphabet mafia" Tokenism isn't an example of forced diversity it's just bad writing. If you're writing one character who's underdeveloped, represents everyone of that [race, sex, orientation etc] and is the only representation of them in the story, and is horribly written you are a bad writer who wrote a token. You can fix this by fleshing out their character, adding more diversity so they aren't the literal only representations of that group, research to help with authenticy. -no one is calling for tokens, agendas, or "forcing" authors to write anything. It's implied that people want well written characters. If you don't want to have tokens in your work make them more diverse so that one character isn't the line represenitive representing that [race/gender/sexuality etc]. If you feel forced to write characters other than white dudes. Than maybe take some introspection on why you feel that way. I promise you stories with white dudes still make up the majority of sells. Things getting more diverse isn't taking anything away from you. Anyway maybe you think I'm full of shit. That's perfectly fine. Here's some more helpful links reguardless. I hope one of them can help somebody. https://medium.com/reflections-of-a-grown-up-fan/the-myth-of-forced-diversity-e44a8525140a https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/09/color-blindness-is-counterproductive/405037/ https://www.writingdiversely.com/post/minimizingmarginalizedidentities https://stardustedsirens.wordpress.com/2014/02/03/the-problematic-approach-of-colorblind-writing/ https://www.kameronhurley.com/why-writing-colorblind-is-writing-white-a-rant/ https://stardustedsirens.wordpress.com/2014/02/03/the-problematic-approach-of-colorblind-writing/ https://www.kameronhurley.com/why-writing-colorblind-is-writing-white-a-rant/ https://writingwithcolor.tumblr.com/post/110824974775/how-to-research-your-racially-ethnically-diverse https://writingwithcolor.tumblr.com/post/95584449239/i-have-seen-people-comment-both-on-here-and-elsewhere https://writingwithcolor.tumblr.com/post/188817726145/the-nanowithcolor-writing-advice-compilation https://writingwithcolor.tumblr.com/post/188432529375/dos-of-writing-people-of-color-read-what-we https://blog.nanowrimo.org/post/188746698656/3-ways-you-can-show-a-characters-culture https://writingwithcolor.tumblr.com/post/188369869816/character-of-color-research-chart https://writingwithcolor.tumblr.com/post/96218842757/im-writing-this-story-set-in-a-world-populated-by https://writingwithcolor.tumblr.com/post/130018077264/poc-in-a-sci-fi-fantasy-setting https://writingwithcolor.tumblr.com/post/96640415383/is-this-a-good-way-to-point-out-that-a-character-is-not https://writingwithcolor.tumblr.com/post/96123906563/hi-how-would-i-go-about-making-clear-the https://writingwithcolor.tumblr.com/post/94657182112/idk-if-this-is-a-stupid-question-but-i-have-trouble https://writingwithcolor.tumblr.com/post/94355184347/introducing-skin-color-naturally I'd really read these links in earnest before having a knee-jerk reaction. I obviously can't stop you but maybe you might find one small thing that could make your writing better. If you do it's worth it to check it out with a open mind. Click a link at random if my words aren't doing it for you. They are much better writers and can articulate the concepts better in so you take away something from it! submitted by /u/DoubleVforvictory to r/writing [link] [comments]

I don't think this is just my thinking, by the way. Literally, every time I see a show or movie where there is a Black women, or mixed women on screen, I notice something that tends to be seen a lot. Light-skinned Blacks or women of mixed race (Usually the ones who are half-White, and half-Black) will be depicted as proudly sporting their kinky curls, or wavy, yet curly hair, or even braids. Take for example, Disney Channel star, Zendaya who plays K.C. Cooper on K.C. Undercover. Nine times of out ten when you see her, rather than having straight hair, she's be wearing a wavy hairsetyle, curls, or sometimes even braids, far more times than you ever catch her having straight hair. And that goes for the mother on the show, too, who is almost always wearing a nice kinky curly hairstyle. Another good example, would probably be Hillary Banks from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. She always wore a nice curly hairstyle. It was rare to see her wear any other type of hairstyle, especially straight hair. But then, look at Shonda Rimes character on Scandal, always wearing straight-hair, and she's has nice milk-chocolate brown skin. Or better yet, if any of you have ever seen this Christmas movie, called "Merry Christmas, Baby!", you'll also see what I'm saying. All the main female characters have straight hair, even more evident in some of the darker-skinned women. Like, I get it, straight hair looks "nice" and it's "easier to comb through". But kinky Black hair is beautiful, too. One of our greatest capabilities as Black women is our ability to tame our natural nappy hair and do something interesting with it to make it into a cool style that accentuates our features.I'm kind of tired of movies and television shows, even those made by Black people, always depicting dark-skinned women as needing to have straight-hair like a White or Asian women, while the lighter-skinned women are happy to sport their real hair. Heck, I'm especially tired of it always being darker-skinned women who are wealthy. Like, how is it that your rich and powerful, but you still feel the need to keep your hair straight just to be taken more seriously and accepted (by yourself and others) rather than do something interesting with it in it's natural form, like beautiful braids or nice Afro-puffs? Like all they need to do is have someone oil it and add a little water to it to make it easier to comb through, and manage it. No need for dangerous chemicals! You ladies get what I'm saying? submitted by /u/OutwithaYang to r/blackladies [link] [comments]

I thought about posting this on a sub dedicated to black women, but I think there are many positives to sharing an "ethnic experience" with a wider audience of women. My hair is natural, thick, and kinky. Lately I've been wearing it in twists with extensions for an easy to manage protective hairstyle. It takes my hairstylist about 3 hours do. After nearly two months, the twists get too fuzzy and I must remove the extensions one by one. This involves undoing and combing out each twist individually. My natural hair underneath will have residue from my scalp and hair products. I am very slow and it will often take me 4+ hours to do. It's tedious and strains the muscles in my arms, hands, and neck. My boyfriend usually avoids this process. He thinks it's gross to see me looking like a wild woman with messy and dirty hair. I can't say I blame him. I wish I could avoid it too. Last night I came home from work dreading the all-nighter I would have to pull in order to have my hair undone and washed by the morning. To my complete surprise, my bf offered to help me undo my hair. It's not something that he's ever done or even seen in full in his life. He had to work early in the morning as well. "I'll sleep when I'm dead", he said. We put on a movie and got started. He was so gentle with me and surprisingly quick. He didn't complain once about my hair and scalp flakes going everywhere. Together we were able to finish the job by the end of the movie. What an incredible relief! I could've cried! As a black woman, I find I am often so protective and somewhat secretive about my hair and the process that goes into maintaining it. Last night I let those walls down and experienced an intimacy with my partner that I never would have dreamed out. We fight like cats and dogs but his selflessness and love last night has had me on cloud nine all day. Edit: wow, I'm shocked that there has been so much interest in my little story. I guess I should show my man this post to let him know how awesome the internet thinks he is :) Your stories and comments have really touched me. Thank you! I will continue to read and treasure them all. An extra special thank you to whomever gilded me :) I'd like to answer a couple of questions. My boyfriend doesn't think natural hair is gross. It's the flakes and dead hair that get everywhere when the twists come out that are unpleasant. I wear twists/braids because although there is a large time investment to put them in and take them out, they're very easy to maintain and style. I moisturize daily and wash once a week. submitted by /u/BlackXena to r/TwoXChromosomes [link] [comments]