Does a black person HAVE to do my african-american hair?

When you go to college to learn about hair do they teach you about all types of hair (ex:black peoples hair, white peoples hair)

So why do so many black women say they need a black hair stylist to do their hair, or claim a white hair stylist will screw up their hair?

I'm 13 (half black/mexican, not that that matters) and I've never been to a hair salon before. But I have to go soncisdering my hair is just getting worse lol.

Well the salon we're looking at is the salon inside the wal-mart called smart syle i believe. And I see only white people in there but they look like they know what they are doing.

But would i be better off in a "black" salon...?

Does a black person HAVE to do my african-american hair?

As an African American I would prefer another to do my hair, because they know what procedures to go through because they have to go through it themselves. I would also prefer someone with credentials or who comes highly reccomended. I don't want just anyone touching my hair.

This is not say a caucasian person could not do it. But since I have the option, I prefer the latter. If lived in an area where where my only option was to have a caucasian person do my hair, I would allow them to do so, but only after I have seen their portfolio.

You don't HAVE to have an african american or a hispanic person do your hair. Put your trust in someone whom you feel will make you beautiful. This is just a personal preference of some folks.

Does a black person HAVE to do my african-american hair?

You'd be better off with a black person doing your hair becaise that's what their used to fixing.

Does a black person HAVE to do my african-american hair?

I imagine a black person would have more experience working with black people hair.You may come out better that way or ask around for a good place in your town.

Does a black person HAVE to do my african-american hair?

You go where the skills are....

Does a black person HAVE to do my african-american hair?

you are way better off letting a black person do it trust me, the others are used to doing their hair types.

In a black salon we know the ins and outs of "black" hair.

Does a black person HAVE to do my african-american hair?

A black or hispanic hair stylist would know how to treat your hair better because our hair texture is really similar.

I'm black and I go to a Dominican hair salon and I love the way they do my hair :]

Does a black person HAVE to do my african-american hair?

hmm, maybe because white people dont have african-american hair so they wont know how to treat it as well as a black american

Does a black person HAVE to do my african-american hair?

im half black too and i go to a white salon too.... but, the only black person that works there is the one that does my hair, black hair is usually more dry and its much easier to get split ends, and the last time a white person did my hair they cut so much ofmy hair off, they just dont understand that its different to take care of. Also, most black salons have special products that they use that work better on black hair.

Does a black person HAVE to do my african-american hair?

Why not ask the stylist if she can do the style you're wanting? Best way to find out. It's not like stylists with short hair don't know how to style long hair, or stylists with coarse hair don't know how to style fine hair.

Does a black person HAVE to do my african-american hair?

Go to a Dominican salon or a black salon. I tried to have a white lady do my hair at a Hair Cuttery and she messed it up!!! I had to go home and do my hair all over again. It's all about who has the most experience. Black women understand black/mixed hair better than white women. Now when I was in Korea years ago, this lady named Mrs. Han did my hair better than anyone I have ever known. If she was in the states I would go to her.

Does a black person HAVE to do my african-american hair?

Go to the Salon that you want to go to......

trust me .

Does a black person HAVE to do my african-american hair?

i really dont think it matters i think the only reason that it would be better for a black person to do other black peoples hair is that they have the same type and know exactly what to do. BUT if a white person knew how to do it than it shouldt be a problem :]

i would get a consultation with a hairstylist before you do anything though you want to make sure that whoever does it knows what they are doing!!

good luck!

Does a black person HAVE to do my african-american hair?

in my opinion both white and black hair salons both suck, but in different ways. you really have to pay attention with them. I know exactly how to take care of my hair, so i have to be very assertive when i go to Aveda, a salon with all white hairstylist.

black salons- will use products with petroleum jelly, alcohol, and mineral oil, one even tried to put that stuff in my hair before flat ironing which would cause to hair to fry, don't know how to take care of relaxered hair resulting in dry overprocessed hair, not used to natural hair so will not know how to do that either, will use the wrong heating appliances (stove top but instead they should use ceramic)without even atleast using heat protectant

white salons- just don't know what to do and will be confused, will use the wrong shampoo with alcohol, will try to brush your wet hair, will try to convince you how to do your hair( this makes me laugh), will try to use to same techniques they use with white people's hair with yours causing damage, will not know how to comb hair, will take awhile,

Have you ever thought about a Dominican Hair salon i have not been to one, however i have heard good things

Does a black person HAVE to do my african-american hair?

It depends on the stylist, I have been to a black and a white stylist and had good experience with both. I would ask before I let someone do my hair what is their experience.

Does a black person HAVE to do my african-american hair?

Go Black! I have learned the hard way more than once (I have let a white lady and a latino lady do my hair- never as good as a black woman would have done). People do best, what they know best. Black women do their own hair everyday. You will get better results if you go with a black woman and won't waste your money. Trust me GO BLACK.