During the 87th Academy Awards, Disney actress and pop star, Zendaya, stepped onto the red carpet with a Vivienne Westwood, ivory-toned gown, but it was the stars faux locs that took everyone’s attention. After the Oscars aired, the hosts of “Fashion Police” commented on the best and worst looks from the show. Guiliana Rancic’s remark on Zendaya’s dreads created a great deal of controversy. “I feel that she smells like patchouli oil…or weed,” Rancic said, according to The Washington Post. “Yeah, maybe weed.” When this episode of “Fashion Police” aired, people resorted to social media to express their opinions about Rancic’s comment.
In response to Rancic’s harsh commentary, the 18-year-old actress wrote an open letter to state how she felt about Rancic’s comments. “There is already a harsh criticism of African American hair in society without the help of ignorant people who choose to judge others based on the curl of their hair,” she said in the letter that she posted on Twitter. She also wrote the letter to help debunk the negative stigmas that are associated with dreads by listing the names of prominent people who wear them, such as director of “Selma” Ava DuVernay, Harvard professor Vincent Brown and more. “My wearing my hair in locs on an Oscar red carpet was to showcase them in a positive light, to remind people of color that our hair is good enough,” she said.
After she posted the letter, celebrities and fans from all over the world showed their support for Zendaya. Some of these celebrities included actor Kerry Washington, director Ava DuVerney, actor Viola Davis, and singer Solange Knowles. Shortly after Zendaya posted that letter, Rancic apologized for the comment she made on Twitter and on television. “I’m sorry I’m offended you and others. I was referring to a bohemian chick look. Had NOTHING to do with race and NEVER world,” Rancic stated on Twitter, according to The Washington Post. Although this incident occurred about a month ago, there are many people who are criticized because of their hair. All of us need to stand up for what’s right and help spread love and acceptance for all.
Colored hair has become very popular when it comes to natural hair. People are no longer sticking to natural colors such as blonde and red. There are now a lot of naturals experimenting with all the colors of the rainbow. A Youtuber who has experimented a lot with color is Nefertiti Bourne. She has dyed her hair green, purple and an ombre blue. Many are afraid to take such chances when it comes to coloring natural hair because of how it can change your hair texture. But one of the dyes that Nefertiti Bourne uses is semi permanent(
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