Are Black women ashamed of their kinky hair?

Question

All the black women I see straighten their hair to make it look like a white person's or they wear weaves. Why not just embaced it, even if it's unattractive?

Answer 1

Just because a black woman wears a weave it does not mean she is ashamed of her natural hair. many wear weaves to experiment or to give their natural hair a rest from stying. black kinky hair is delicate and needs to be handled with care, just like a woolly jumper.

Answer 2

I love my natural hair that is kinky, curly or whatever you wanna call it. I also like to straighten it sometimes, change the color, cut it or grow is out... wear twists and braids. Its about versatility, not trying to be white in any way. Believe that. Maybe with some people, it is subconciously trying to have hair that looks more white, because that's the national defintion of beauty. Its not the only form of beauty and Black is Beautiful!

Answer 3

I don't think so. Most are mature enough not to fuss over or loose any sleep over their natural hair characteristics. I don't see the Black woman's natural hair as unnatractive at all. What looks stupid though is when they start messing with it through excessive use of bizarre neon colors or unnatural shapes.

There is a black woman where I work that did something really bizarre a month or so ago. She's go this 'doo that looks like a bucket full of electrocuted worms with red highlights nailed to her head. I can look beyond her excessive girth, and her less than average looks but that hair is just plain scary looking. She looks ridiculous.

Answer 4

OMG, this is another really funny question, see I didn't know that all black people have kinky hair. My hair is curly (ringlets) and I straighten it sometimes because I don't want to wear the same old tired @$$ hairstyle. It doesn't mean that I am ashamed of my hair, I just do not like appearing boring and predictable.

Answer 5

I think natural hair looks nice on black women and is not unattractive. And they take good care of their hair, which is more than I can say for some white girls. Do you have any idea how much those weaves cost?
Also, white women tan, curl and color our hair- does that mean we are unsatisfied with our looks. No, of course not. We simply like to experiment with styles and new looks.

Besides, when is kinky ever a bad thing????

Answer 6

How many white girls do you know who have naturally curly hair and constantly try to straighten it? There are quite a few out there. It's simply a matter of doing something else with your hair. Straight haired girls often get perms to make it curly. I like natural the best, but that's a personal opinion.
By the way, I don't think you meant to hurt anyone's feelings. Sometimes we need to add to our question that we're just curious and not out to defend anyone. There are a lot of sensitive people here. Being defensive has become this country's motto.

Answer 7

Kinky hair is not unattractive and not all Black women straighten their hair to look "white". I wear my hair natural but I straighten it occasionally just for a different look.

Answer 8

Annnnnnnd why do white woman with stick straight hair spend a good chunk of their time in front of a mirror with a hot scadling curling iron just so their hair will be curly, why can't they just embrace their natural hair?
Btw, what black woman do you see? the ones in the media? There is a LOT of black woman out there who do have a natural look.

Answer 9

Yet some of you other nationalites claim that Blacks are racist and overly sensitive but I see some of you saying stuff but doing it in a sneaky way that is racist.Some like to wear their natural hair and some dont.How about White Women who like to get butt implants and pump up their lips to have features of the Black Woman.How about that.

Answer 10

Society makes them ashamed. Whenever you turn on a T.V. you will see models and celebrities and all have CaucAsian features, no matter black,white, asian, Hispanics or any race.. The Media wants every one to look generally the same .