Why do black people hate it when their hair gets wet?
Okay, first off…people who identify as black can have just about any hair texture, from straight to very coily/kinky. As has already been stated, a lot of black women with highly textured hair chemically straighten it, and FOR SOME that means water is the enemy, at least for a while. (I learned how to swim while wearing my hair chemically straightened, and I never had a problem..in fact it never occurred to me to avoid learning a survival skill because of my hair.) Secondly, most black MEN wear their hair natural, so it’s a safe bet to say that they don’t have a problem with getting their hair wet. Thirdly, as has already been stated: The majority of black women who wear their natural texture (regardless of said texture, see first point) don’t have a problem with getting their hair wet…or, at least, it’s not such a huge deal that they’ll go out of their way to avoid rain, pools, etc. I’ve been natural for 12 years and water is my (and my hair’s) best friend. As to whether you know
