When Hairstyles are Cultural Appropriation ✨
When are hairstyles considered Cultural Appropriation?
Cultural Appropriation is defined as, the use of parts/elements/objects/etc of a non-dominant culture in a way that doesn't respect thor original meaning, give credit to their source, or is used to reinforce stereotypes or oppression (https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-cultural-appropriation-5070458).
I was going to do a blog post but honestly, it’s not really my job to educate others. You have to do your own research. Here are a few useful links concerning hairstyles & Cultural Appropriation ⤵️
https://www.newyorkminutemag.com/black-hair-appropriation-vs-appreciation/
https://statehornet.com/2020/05/opinion-black-culture-is-not-yours-to-take/
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/why-the-cultural-appropriation-conversation-needs-to-go-further/amp
https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/history-black-hairstyles-culturalv-appropriation-47659501/amp
Please click a few links and read on this rich information 😊