2006-09-29 03:16:05 · 15 answers · asked by art 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
Because it makes it more managable! And plus it looks better when it is straight!
2006-09-29 07:06:38 · answer #1 · answered by Heath 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well I guess it all depends on what a person likes. I'm African American and the way I style my hair usually depends on the way I feel that day. I do straighten my hair. But I also wear it curly some days (like today)...not all of us always straighten our hair though many do. I think all types of hair can look beautiful. Some black people are taught that straight hair is what's preferable because some look at it as "less ethnic-looking" (I suppose thats how you could put it) So thats what they do, but I think it really has more to do with what a person prefers. Well for me, it does anyway :)
2006-09-29 10:26:25 · answer #2 · answered by shesastar123 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's nothing more than a style, just like dying your hair color, plucking your eyebrows, putting on earrings--etc. People of other cultures also straighten their hair as well as getting perms to curl it. Its not that we are trying to be "white", it's a HAIR STYLE. Why are you having hair problems? If so, contact me and I'll help you to find a style and accessories to suit you.
2006-09-29 10:56:35 · answer #3 · answered by O.K.Q.T. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont think its an african american thing. I'm white, with naturally curly hair, and I own 4 hair straightners. I think its a girl thing.
2006-09-29 10:26:49 · answer #4 · answered by jrgaskin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am African-american and I stratin my hair every morning, and it is silky and everything, and no Im not mixed, I am all black, and I have dark brown hair, with highlights.
2006-09-29 11:09:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they see more ads with white people with staright hair.
But then, I am white & have straight hair & constantly get a curly perm...so it is most likely the grass being greener on the other side of the fence syndrome...
2006-09-29 10:21:10 · answer #6 · answered by fairly smart 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
some straiten their hair for the some of the following reasons
1: its easier to care for on a daily basis
( natural hair gets knotted more easily)
2: to get a certain syle they would like to wear
2006-09-29 10:24:41 · answer #7 · answered by papeche 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For me, to change my hairstyles. There are more styles you can do if the hair is straight.
2006-09-29 12:15:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
white claim out real hair was ugly so AA continue to go with what have been give to our culture.
2006-09-29 10:23:31 · answer #9 · answered by besos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a preference, just like caucasions getting a perm to curl it.
sincerely,
European-American
(hey... my great, great, great, great grandfather came from Europe!)
2006-09-29 10:26:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋