“In some Caribbean islands, braids were used as a way to escape slavery by forming intricate braid patterns that signified a map. These customs have been passed down to us which is why we take pride in the care of our hair and the art forms we can create through braiding." This quote shows the background of braids. They are not just used for style and appearance. Cultural appropriation is a concept dealing with the adoption of the elements of a minority culture by members of the dominant culture. Appropriation and appreciation are two different things. Cultural appropriation is a bad because people being a hypocrite, black women are being penalized for their natural hair, and people loving black culture and black hairstyles are being used
