DEE (biracial, Black, a freshman in high school) is in her bedroom trying to film a TikTok.
DEE: Curly girlies of TikTok - what’s up???!
(that was rough…take two)
Hey hey hey - all my biracial Black girls!
(also not right)
Hello, world - I have a white mom and Black hair and absolutely no idea what to do with it!!
(third time’s the charm)
Okay, hi. I’m Dee, and I know this is so cringe, but can anyone help me with my hair?
Before you come for me in the comments saying, “Why doesn’t she have any Black friends?” and “More mixed girl tears, I can’t!” just…don’t. Okay?
This is already embarrassing enough. Can we just help each other out?
My dad doesn’t know a ton about protective styles, so I am turning to you, the internet, for advice.
Okay! So, um…I don’t understand which styles would work for my hair type. Like, are box braids something I can do with my curl pattern, or are those only meant for tighter textures? I have some 3C curls and some 3B ones…
Also, will protective styles damage my hair? I’m not sure if they’re even meant for me. I don’t want to butt in where I don’t belong, but I think switching up my hair could be good for me.
Honestly, I’m tired of detangling! Doing my hair every. single. day. is just
not the vibe.
So, please, let me know in the comments if I have any other options…
Also, if you’re about to go in the comments and say something about how my edges look a mess - you don’t need to tell me. That’s another area where I need a little help, okay?
Anyways, Black girls with white moms, you know the struggle.
Mixed girls with Black moms: you probably had someone who could help in this situation — which is so nice, I bet.
So, please help us out! If y’all don’t gatekeep, we’ll stop looking like hot messes!
Okay, so…any * helpful * advice in the comments would be much appreciated.
Thanks, byeeeeee!
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(from way back when Emma got cornrows for a play in high school)