Is cultural appropriation disrespect? or are we just sensitive!?

Is cultural appropriation disrespect? or are we just sensitive!?

At this point, I feel like all cultures mutually inspire each other.

From recipes, music, fashions, slang and so on. Whether it’s on purpose or just something that someone admires, not necessarily knowing its origin.

 

If someone’s not blatantly disrespecting the culture. I honestly don’t feel like there’s anything wrong with admiring it, or tastefully incorporating it. If one isn’t taking credit for creating “the thing”, then I think it should be more flattering than offensive.

 

Is getting a henna...

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S.T.D'S Socially Transmitted Dysfunction

S.T.D'S Socially Transmitted Dysfunction


Be the influencer, DON'T BE INFLUENCED. 
We live in an influencer culture! Where popular people are paid or compensated for promoting products and ideas. I watched a movie "The Joneses", about a family planted in a neighborhood to influence the community to live more upscale. Although the movie is a radical example, I see it happening in front of me.

Women's care routines are extremely intricate now...

But have many of us...

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Scam Prevention Tips

Scam Prevention Tips

Things to check:

 1) Websites
Customer support links: phone number(s), email, location details/ p.o box.
Image quality: should be clear & personalized.
Secure payment page: during check out. This means all sensitive information entered during check out, is protected from foreign threats. Generally "http://" indicates that the site is secure.

-Website Resources 
Do they have an about us, FAQ, terms and conditions section? Anyone that's really doing business will...

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Lace Closure Guide

Lace Closure Guide

The thought of getting a lace closure can be nerve wrecking:

Will it look natural?

Will it last?

How will I maintain it?

 Let's just take a deep breath, take a second and pretend that the lace closure is just your leave out. Closures are a u-shape, just like the u-part portion left out in a traditional install. The lace closure fully covers that section, allowing you to have all of your hair braided up, away from heat and constant manipulation.
 

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