Poll time ladies!! Is it racist?

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So I got braids in my hair while I was on vacation in Jamaica, when I came back home everyone told me it was racist I mean everyone lol. I was so confused because of it was racist why are there so many stands that offer this service for hair to tourists and vacationers?? I don’t think it’s racist because it’s just a hair style... and it means no harm. I understand it is a part of culture for some but that doesn’t mean that other races and people can’t enjoy it. Do you think it’s racist that I got the braids?

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It’s not racist people just love to be offended at everything these days

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Knows race gets to claim a specific hairstyle people need to stop being so damn sensitive 🙄🙄

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Ppl need to learn the definition of racist! Your not being racist by having a hairstyle

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Yea I don’t understand how some people think like that at all. People can wear blonde weaves but as soon as a person puts some box braids in it’s the end of the world. Smh. It’s called being hypocritical.

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They seem to be the racist ones in my eyes , I mean its a beautiful thing its a hairstyle not One racism can wear it and not the other . youre not being racist at all , but enjoying and Being grateful for the beautiful Culture of their hairstyle ❤

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It's not racist but some would call it cultural appropriation.

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Not sure if anyone who commented is black (as i am) - but the reason you’re likely being called racist is because there is historical context about how black folks wear braids / twists / locs etc and are deemed unprofessional or dirty. Whereas when white folks wear these styles they are uplifted and don’t get the shit that comes to black folks.
Additionally, black culture is exploited and resold to a white market with new names. ie. Box braids vs boxer braids 
So understand why people may not want you wearing it. Either way you getting your hair braided is tourist dollars, that I’m sure non-black folks are the biggest market for.
No it’s not racist, but you should understand the context of why black folks hold tight to cultural markers after years of exploitation. If you know the context, you shouldn’t feel offended nor are the people who called you racist “racists”
Racism is a system upheld by white supremacy and this simply isn’t that.

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It’s not called racism, typically it’s called cultural appropriation. But you literally spent time in a different country and participated in their culture and lifestyle. So you’re fine

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It is not racist at all!!! If you like braids then get braids! It's just a damn hairstyle!

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Nope this isn’t racist at all !! We should be able to have any hair style we want without people getting offended but unfortunately that’s not the world we live in ☹️

Poll time ladies!! Is it racist?

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