No Ethnic Hair Please!

It was difficult reading this article while keeping a straight face.  An entire piece on the “First Hair” and how it should and should not be styled.  Obviously, I am not an African American woman so I cannot relate to the professionalism of ethnic hair vs. non-ethnic hair.  It is a little disturbing that Michelle Obama is advised not to wear “ethnic hair” during her time as First Lady.  As if that would be frowned upon by Americans.  We can rest easy knowing that the First Hairdresser has steered her away from dreadlocks, braids, and fros.  This doesn’t seem noteworthy considering we never saw Michelle sporting those particular hairstyles previous to being crowned Queen of the Fashion World First Lady.  Since most journalists are paying more attention to her style rather than anything substantial, that seems a very telling statement.  It appears that we they have chosen leaders who have also chosen style over substance.  I for one, cannot wait to see the day they leave office and Michelle is free to wear any ethnic hair she desires!

FYI-It is comical to me that my spellchecker doesn’t recognize Obama as a word.  I know that is the case with some names but it makes me laugh every time.  Wish we didn’t have to recognize Obama as a President either. What if we could just right click and choose the replacement?!

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