Summary Of Good Hair Is Only A Myth

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Strength: The author discusses a lot on how the concept of trying hard to obtain good hair is only a myth. From the media, good hair is described as “long, silky hair” that one can run his or her hands through it. This often pertains to Caucasian or Asian people with this kind of hair. However, good hair should just be on how one is comfortable in his or her own skin; or rather “hair” in this case.

Weakness: Unfortunately, hair in dreads is still highly a taboo and too much of a strong political statement that Hollywood is not prepared for.

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