Gorilla Glue hairspray story shows issues with Black beauty care
All Tessica Brown wished was for her hair to be laid, however as a substitute she discovered herself in a scary, sticky scenario.
Brown went viral when she turned to social media for assist after utilizing heavy-duty Gorilla Glue spray on her hair to maintain it in place after working out of Got2B glued hairspray, which she famous was a “bad, bad, bad idea.”
The lady, who’s been dubbed “Gorilla Glue Girl,” says she washed her hair 15 instances to no avail.
Since Feb. 3, Brown has amassed a big following from stars to plastic surgeons and superstar hairstylists all invested in how her story performs out, and although Brown’s circumstance could also be on the intense finish of the spectrum, it speaks to how little individuals perceive on the subject of Black hair care and the trials Black women have to go through to find sufficient merchandise.
Some individuals on Twitter criticized Brown, asking “who in their right mind would use Gorilla Glue?”
“Gorilla Glue isn’t even on the hair aisle in the hair store or the grocery store. Gorilla Glue is located in the hardware section. She knew better,” wrote @deyonnaxoo on Twitter.
However, the truth is that generally Black girls must enterprise outdoors of the hair care aisle to search out merchandise that work. Mayonnaise, olive oil and avocados are all used for hair styling functions, and Twitter person @JenniferRoseNYC identified how sure hair merchandise even resemble meals merchandise.
Another particular person, @_knotURfrend_, famous if Brown’s Gorilla Glue method had really labored, individuals would have rushed to choose up a can themselves.
Monaè Everett, superstar hairstylist and creator of the Texture Style Awards, stated many individuals, not simply Black girls, are in search of the stiffest attainable hairspray to maintain their type in tact.
The “Get Out Of Your Own Way” creator stated Black individuals spend billions on hair merchandise, and it may be powerful to find merchandise for Black hair.
“Many times in many cities we’re relegated to the bottom of the aisle, which is the Black hair care section,” Everett stated, including although there’s been progress within the availability of merchandise, there’s undoubtedly room for extra.
“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin weighed into the controversy, addressing the historical past of Black hair and professionalism.
“So many are being dismissive of #gorillagluegirl. Given the history of how black women are targeted and still battle the pervasive belief that our natural hair is unprofessional, unkempt, or in some way ‘a statement’ pls show her some grace and understanding,” Hostin tweeted.
Everett stated she feels Black girls are held to the next normal and anticipated to know the ins and outs of hair care.
She famous, “Other nationalities can slap hair on their head and keep going, (but) we are so extremely judged it’s crazy.”
