| Caucasian hair and African American is obviously | | | | been having their hair braided/weaved for years |
| different. | | | | unknown to all. |
| But, the ways that they are different is almost kind | | | | White women primarily as children, have worn |
| of funny. | | | | their braids normally in the back of the hair or even |
| | | | | one braid on each side of their hair with a part |
| Perms: | | | | separating the braid down in the middle of their scalp. |
| When a black women says that she is getting a | | | | The same goes for black children for the most part |
| perm, she means she is having all curl removed and is | | | | as far as wearing braids as a hairstyle. |
| now going for the straight look. | | | | But, today, both races wear braids, extensions and |
| Just the opposite for a white woman. | | | | weaves for different purposes. |
| When a white women says that she is getting a | | | | White women will wear extensions to give their hair |
| perm, she is going for the curly look. | | | | a "more hair" look and feel. This applies to black |
| Washing hair: | | | | women as well. |
| White women will sometimes wash their hair | | | | Bo Derek gave white women the permission (for lack |
| everyday. If they do not then they get the "greasy, | | | | of a better word) to start wearing braids as a |
| oily" look which most times tell onlookers that she is | | | | hairstyle. |
| not washing her hair as often as she should. | | | | But, black women have been wearing braid |
| Black women may only wash their hair weekly or | | | | extensions for years. They do it for more practical |
| bi-weekly and sometimes longer. They are not | | | | reasons. Having their hair braided with extensions |
| looking to wash their natural oils out of their hair as a | | | | allows their hair to take a rest from brushing and |
| white woman would. | | | | combing which allows for their own hair to grow |
| Quite the contrary, black women want to have oils in | | | | naturally. They do it for hair loss to give the |
| their hair. And, if they do not have enough oils, they | | | | appearance of longer hair as their own hair starts to |
| may purchase a "hair grease or oil" and manually | | | | grow. |
| apply it to their scalp to give the oil/shine appearance. | | | | Both races use these hairstyles to look more |
| If their hair becomes dry because of a lack of oils, | | | | beautiful. |
| they may get dandruff and an itchy scalp. | | | | We can ALL make a difference with a little thought |
| Braids/Weaves/Extensions: | | | | process and drive. |
| Both African American and Caucasian women have | | | | Good luck to you all. |
