Just Rankin’ Sh!t
The 6 Most Annoying Comments Black Men Hear After a Haircut, Ranked
I got a new look and my White co-workers couldn’t contain themselves
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2 min readAug 25, 2020
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6. “Wow, I didn’t even recognize you!”
Really, Dan? Of all of my identifying features — not to mention the full name that appears on my Zoom window — you were confused as to who I am? I’m still me… just with slightly less hair. Relax.
5. “I wish my hair could do that!”
I assume that this underwhelming compliment is delivered with genuine admiration. Thing is, aside from further othering me in an environment where I’m already a minority, I don’t think White folks truly grasp the beautiful struggle that comes with these coils. (Ingrown hairs — ever heard of ’em?)
4. “You got a haircut… again?”
Yes, again. And a shape-up a week later, followed by another cut one week after that. What’s the confusion?
