Natural Hair

Superior Essays
For many black women style plays a part of many but, hair is the huge concept of black women beauty. On my internet survey with only 15 participants exploring if their experience of wearing weave or going natural chnge their dementor on hair. These results and findings from this study on how would they respond to the questions. Also, there are questions for the black men about women with their natural hair and their comments.

Introduction

There was a study conducted by Perception Institute in 2016 an organization that describes itself as a “consortium of researchers, advocates, and strategists” that uses cognitive scientific research to identify and address biases in areas such as law enforcement, education, civil justice
…show more content…
Johnson. To understand the centrality of hair to African people one must do so through the lens of an African worldview and cosmology, only then will the full scope of its importance be thoroughly understood. Throughout the ages,from the Ancient Nile Valley civilizations to the movement West and the establishment of Western African empires, hair has maintained a spiritual, social, cultural and aesthetic significance in the lives of African people.

With this source meaning of black women going Natural they are embracing their culture and being an women of unique style. While hair plays many roles in other races but in the African societies, including being apart of a communication system. For instance, during the 15th century african people such as Wolof, Mande, Mandingo, and Yoruba used hairstyles as means to carry messages . One of the unique features of African textured hair is its ability to be sculpted and molded into various shapes and
…show more content…
With starting with models not wearing makeup now, young black women not wearing weave to show their hair couture. During the survey I observe a lot of women love their natural to an certain extent. Like some women say they love their natural hair but, when the weather change it’s get’s fizzy.

The comments of the women leaded me to an history paper online called: Hair It Is: Examining the Experiences of Black Women with Natural Hair. And it is an section stated “Enslaved Africans who worked closer to the plantation “masters,” wore hairstyles that emulated the dominant trends of the times, such as wigs in the 18th century . Africans on the plantations either had to emulate white people or cover their heads in effort to not offend Whites, a concept that carries into our present society, in a somewhat more nuanced manner’’.

Resuts The quote made me wonder while asking the participants questions on the survey and the results of Natural overrules. It’s still wonder of why haven’t all black women embrace their natural

Related Documents

  • Improved Essays

    Black Women In 1950

    • 1066 Words
    • 5 Pages

    Black Women 's Assimilation in 1950 In the 1950s, African American women assimilated to the European beauty standard because they wanted to be seen as beautiful in the eyes of white Americans. White people thought black women were ugly because of their “unattractive” natural hair texture and their darker complexion. Because of this, African American women ceased wearing their natural hair because of the continuous judgment of African characteristics and adopted a new type of beauty. Some things that black women would use were skin lighteners and perms.…

    • 1066 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    People who lived in the American Revolutionary Era styled their wigs and natural hair in such a way that covered bloody sores on their face caused by syphilis. Hair was a symbol of status; and every woman, whether rich or poor, took the time to style her hair accordingly. The higher the social status, the more elaborate a woman’s hair was. Social status affected the style of hair that women of the wore during the American Revolutionary era. Women of the upper class had the most intricate hair.…

    • 636 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Madam Jj Walker Biography

    • 1082 Words
    • 5 Pages

    Madam C.I. Walker Imagine waking up one morning and being an African American woman with natural hair. You walk into your bathroom and notice that all of your hair products are empty and that you need to restock. You then grab your keys and head for the nearest Sally Beauty Salon to pick up all of your hair products. The door opens and you are walking down the aisle to find your hair products, but all the products are gone that are designed for your hair. Luckily, that is where Madam C.J. Walker comes in to save the day.…

    • 1082 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Superior Essays

    Good Hair Film Analysis

    • 2307 Words
    • 9 Pages

    One black woman that was interviewed by Ryan Hall describes the world as “being programed to see white people as more beautiful, and white people being associate with silky and straight hair.” Stereotypes about black hair can leave some African Americans feeling insecure and doubtful of themselves, while constantly seeking approval from society. It’s a constant battle because Black people are the only ones that…

    • 2307 Words
    • 9 Pages
    Superior Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Proudly embracing her Afrocentric traits she was born with finally finding the self love to love her features and encouraging other women 's well. Sisters! Your hair is Celebration in the world!…

    • 1891 Words
    • 8 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    I was inspired to explore this topic on black women hair as a result of my own experience as a master stylist and extensions company owner at a Historically Black College or University. Attending Hampton University, I have seen so many women in various hairstyles ranging from protective styles such as afros, faux locs, crotchet braids to thirty inches in Brazilian or Indian virgin extensions. During my freshman year around homecoming many of my clients wore hair extensions, when I would ask why I was told “I wanted to be cute for homecoming”, as a result the question grew “why do you need hair extensions to feel cute?”. Experiences such as these influenced is what made me want to explore the confidence level of Black women and their…

    • 1340 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    Cosmetology

    • 492 Words
    • 2 Pages

    What are the major contributions of cosmetology and how does it affect people all over the world? Self esteem and body image has a major influence on society, based on many looks of many different people we are all willing to take that extra step, follow the latest trends and use social media and celebrities as a trail to follow. The contribution of beauty and art affects people in a positive way. Young and older woman use these styles and techniques to be different yet alike as an individual.…

    • 492 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Superior Essays

    A common misconception is the belief that African American history begins in America. Dating back to West African tribal civilizations, hair was seen as an extension of a person. By looking at a person’s hair, one could discern multiple aspects of their identity. According to Seiber and Herreman (2000), hairstyles reflected social “status, gender, ethnic origin, leadership role, personal taste, or place in the cycle of life” (pg. 56).…

    • 1568 Words
    • 7 Pages
    Superior Essays
  • Improved Essays

    In 2002, there were hardly any products available for this type of hair, and this market was extremely underrepresented on the shelves of retailers and beauty supply stores. In fact, if stores carried any products meant for this type of hair at all, these products were often found at the back of aisles in an “ethnic” section, completely separated from products meant…

    • 1692 Words
    • 7 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    This includes the form of beauty ideals African American women are expected to fulfill. She compares this standard to that of the Eurocentric exemplar and suggest that despite their differences, they are equally wrong. She, like many other authors, emphasize the importance of making room to be inclusive of a wider array of body images and shapes. I agree with Demetria in her argument that black body ideals sexualized and exaggerated by media can be just as damaging as the general beauty standards our society portrays. To add to her discussion, I feel as though she could have included how many black women are faced with a double standard of beauty in which they are expected to represent only the ‘good’ traits of themselves, and to mimic everything else.…

    • 941 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Cosmetology Career Essay

    • 1455 Words
    • 6 Pages

    Cosmetology is the career where you learn the skill of facial, hair and skin care. In cosmetology, you are taught to find ways to help features stand out and you also learn to add beauty to certain areas. To be able to major in cosmetology you need to be a high school graduate. Prior to graduating you have to go to beauty school and complete the program you want to major in, and once you complete the program you receive a certificate in cosmetology. In this paper, I will argue why I have selected to pursue a career as a cosmetologist based on my interest in makeup trends, different hairstyles, and when I major in cosmetology, I want to make sure that my customers feel good about themselves.…

    • 1455 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Areva Martin wrote an article, titled The Hatred of Black Hair Goes Beyond Ignorance, about her personal experience with her hair and the discrimination she has faces stating, "I joined black student organizations where chemically processed hair was seen as a throwback to the era of white suppression. In order to be a card-carrying progressive, you had to embrace your natural hair," (Motto). She also mentions that white hair is set as the precedent due to British colonists thinking that African hair is closer to sheep wool than human hair. These types of oppressive stereotypes have not only caused women to change their hair, by using relaxers, braiding, weaves, etc. but go deeper into racial stereotypes.…

    • 1077 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    The kitchen is vital to the family and African American identity when society is involved. Society produces a lot of negative advertisement and notions that deprive African Americans hair from being at its best. The kitchen allows African Americans to embrace their diversity and allow them to have options in society. Author Lanita Jacobs Huey testifies “Black hairstyles as indicators of racial consciousness, the suitability of Afrocentric hairstyles at work, and the extent to which cultural notions of “good” versus “bad” hair continue to privilege Eurocentric standard of beauty” (Jacobs-Huey, L.,…

    • 1164 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Women all around the world are well aware of the advantages and disadvantages of being a certain skin color. In Cell One by Chimamanda Adichie, the author touches on female beauty standards that are specific to the Nigerian culture. The reading reveals that women are favored when they are light skinned. Furthermore, America is known for its diversity among the female population. Though there is diversity in American society, there is not necessarily an equal preference for race for women.…

    • 1104 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Many female characters in Americanah are coerced into looking more Caucasian. Hair is one of those beauty standards that many black women struggle with fitting into. For instance, the main character, Ifemelu, is pressured into…

    • 713 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays