TikTok Sparks Episode 1 Fallout Over "Long Hair for a Black Woman" Comment

Send us Fan MailOur conversation about Black hair takes an unexpected turn when a clip that almost went viral before I turned off the comments to slow down the engagement, showcasing the messy yet necessary path toward healing from texturism and lenthism in our community.• Addressing the fallout when a short TikTok clip from a longer conversation about "long hair for a black woman" sparked cruel comments• Examining how the same content created different reactions across platforms; war on TikTok versus reserved engagement on Instagram• Clarifying that repeating harmful language to examine it is not the same as endorsing it• Challenging the myth that Black women cannot grow long hair; it's a retention problem, not a growth issue• Providing specific medical tests to request if experiencing hair loss (thyroid, iron/ferritin, vitamin D, B12, hormones, cortisol, blood sugar)• Understanding that coily textures have physical properties that make moisture retention more challenging• Offering alternatives for respectful correction: "I hear how that language can sting. Can we unpack why?"• Encouraging description of hair by its properties (texture, density, porosity) rather than perceived valueShare this with a friend who needs the reminder that her hair can thrive, her voice matters, and her words have weight.Support the showDo you have a story to share that’s worth our listeners hearing, please fill out the Listener Letters Form and tell us your story! We would love to hear from you!Don't forget to follow Kinetra on Instagram @_hairwhatimsaying_ and check out her website Hair What I'm Saying for more.Please leave a review and rate the show. Let us know how we are doing!Support the Hair What I’m Saying Podcast💛 From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of this community.buymeacoffee.com/hairwhatimsaying