* Do not touch my hair.  I shouldn’t have to explain but I’m going to.  1. I don’t want uninvited hands in my hair.  It took me a good 20 min to get my fro shaped just right.  How would you feel if I ruffled your hair?  2. Didn’t you just  pick your nose/eat some fried chicken/use the bathroom and didn’t wash your hands?

*Don’t ask me how/if I comb it.

*Don’t assume I’m part of any religious group.

*Don’t ask me if I’m going to wear my hair like that.

*Don’t ask me how do I do that?

*Don’t offer me a perm/ texturizer.  Would you like for me to offer you some scissors?

*Don’t take my picture.

*Don’t assume because I look “ethnic” that I’m going to rob you.

*Don’t fear me.  I would have kicked your azz with a perm if it were necessary.

*Don’t assume that I’m unprofessional/uneducated.

*Don’t offer me grease/oil sheen.  Nappy hair is not meant to shine.  When was the last time you seen shiny fro?

*Don’t say you speak well!  What does that mean?  Oh because my hair is nappy that must mean that I’m uneducated?

*Don’t try to joke my hair.  It doesn’t work.  Did it ever once dawn on you that I like being the nappy bald headed chick!?

*Don’t offer me unsolicited how-to recommendations, products, techniques.

*Don’t stare too long.  I’m not sure what the long stare is for.  This applies to everyone.

*Don’t assume that I’m a lesbian, just came out the closet, or is bisexual.  Since when does a hair cut determine your sexual preference?

*Don’t accuse me of being faddish.

WHEW!  THAT’S IT...FOR NOW. 

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