A conversation about ethnic hair

Jacqui Setti


Hey friend,I recently watched a programme on SABC (motswako) and they were talking about black hair. They had three women with three different hairstyles talking about why they choose to wear that type of hairstyle. This got me thinking as to what we as Africans (not the African-American) standards of hair are.At fringesandcurls.co.za, I aim to write about all kinds of hairstyles and give the best in the world advice on how to deal with hair/hairstyles. It is my job to embrace all types of hair textures (also as a hairstylist/hair adviser).So, the debate is this: what is the significance of black hair in the public eye (i.e. our favourite celebrities in Africa), in our schools and most importantly in our professional lives (work place) as African women.Friends, please can you answer the following questions so that I can gain an understanding of what women out there are feel these days. Ask a friend, take your time but remember your voice counts. Please answer as truthfully as you can. Answers will be Anonymous. answer in order of questions.1. What kind of hairstyle do you prefer? Weave, natural hair or relaxed hair?2. What makes you feel African an proud when it come to your hair?3. Why?4. Have you ever been discriminated against by anyone (boyfriend, friend,colloegue or boss) because of your hair?5. Do you feel black is beautiful?6. What matters to you when it comes to your hair?Follow this link to be part of the conversation on the website.http://www.fringesandcurls.co.za/talks

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Maia Setti
1. I prefer braids... they are easy to maintain but i aslo dont mind a weave now and then. the problem with weaves is that they cut your hair and they can also be very itchy and dirty quickly. 2. & 3. i like the fact that we can have so many different styles for our hair rather than just washing and straigtening. we can aslo have different textures which is quite cool.4. not really discriminated against. i think that a strong word espcially in terms of hair. however, i had a boyfriend that said that he didnt like weaves. he changed his mind when he saw how well it was done on me by yours truly( jacqui). i have had quite good responses with the way i do my hair, be it braids or weave.5. black is beautiful yes. i do admist that somtimes our hair can be a mission to maintain but when it is maintained, it turns into such a beautiful piece of artwork.6. healthy clean hair...neat. the most important part is getting my hair done myself. i think hair salons do great hair but i like to personalise my hairstyles.