can a white hairdresser cut/style a black persons hair?

Question

I was considering going to a white hair salon my friend says she's in and out in 45mins to an hour, which is my main reason to go. I am not interested in perming my hair but to wear a cute very short but feminine style. I have very thin curly hair, and they always struggle with it when I go to a black hairstylist. please help

Answer 1

I don't think this is a racist question. It's simply inquiring about someone's skills and knowledge. I have gone to both black and white hairstylists. I've been to (2) white stylists, and neither was qualified to do my hair. They "assumed" the products they used on their regular clients would work. I learned that you have to ask their qualifications and if they have had the necessary training to style, perm, cut, and otherwise maintain African American hair. Some do, some don't. I have since met a white hairstylist who can do my hair like nobody's business! She's great! BUT she trained and has had experience.

I think the people who said it was racist, did not fully understand the question. Yes, ANYBODY can "cut" hair, but not EVERYBODY can maintain just anybody's hair.

Answer 2

Wow! That is not a racist question and I am white. I think hairstylists get training and practice on all types of hair in school, but I would ask the stylist if she is comfortable doing your hair, because you already know it has a different texture that Caucasian people's hair. I have very thin straight hair and am always afraid of a new stylist scalping me, as it takes forever to grow back. Good luck in whatever you choose!

Answer 3

Yes. I've seen it;) However, I would be skeptical if your friend hasn't cut a black person's hair.
When I was in the Army, I got to know my hairdresser pretty well. She was Asian and cut white and black peoples hair. She did have a different kit for each race though.

Answer 4

well not to chew you out but that question is racist, how many black people do you think would be offended if the question was phrased Can a black person do this or that?
with that aside if black people can do it so can white people that is the way it works heard of the civil rights movement? We are all EQUAL there fore we can all do the same things. now to further answer your question, African Americans have tougher hair that is harder to work with then white hair, if a white hairdresser had enough black clients i do not see why he or she would not be able to do a black persons hair
I hope this answered your question

Answer 5

Umm not sure cuz i go to an all black salon too, since they know our hair more, but im guessing yes since they studied hair in college(i hope) and i guess they would have to study every hair type right?

Answer 6

You should definetly ask the hairdresser if she has done your type of hair before. And yes, your hair and color is a factor. Black people have different types of hair and if she has not dealt with your type of hair it can be disasterous!!!

Answer 7

I think a white hairdresser could if they have have experience and knowledge. Just ask her if she's comfortable with cutting your hair or if she has a suggestion of someone who could

Answer 8

a good hairdresser, will be able to cut / style any type of hair.

just check with the hairdresser, and explain what you want, and i am sure they will be honest, and tell you if they can or can not do it

Answer 9

Of Course! I'm sure if the stylist has had plenty of experience with that hair type why not? If your friend goes then you should too.

Answer 10

um, this is not racist. It is a question that any peron with different type of hair would ask. If you feel comfortable going to this hairdresser, do it.