7. "How Do You Wash Your Hair?"
Before natural hair became a wide-swept topic of conversation, people were surprised to hear I only wash my hair once a week or once every other week. I would explain to them that Black textured hair doesn't retain as much moisture as other hair types and that shampooing often strips our natural oils, so we wash less. The question that followed was always, "So how do you wash your hair?" Annoyed, I would respond with, "the same way you do: with water and shampoo."
Imani Thomas, an IT recruitment consultant, also finds this question frustrating. "I get that I have locs and that it's a hairstyle that many people don't understand, but I'm pretty sure there is just one way to wash your hair. A product — whether it's soap, shampoo, conditioner, apple cider vinegar or whatever your heart desires — plus water. Standard."
