Multiple sources credit the Vedic scriptures of Indian origin with documenting the first evidence of twisted locks of hair as early as 1800 B.C. It’s hard to tell who had them first, because early humans, lacking combs or styling products, probably roamed the planet with matted hair. The woman contends that dreadlocks belong to “my culture,” and the man says “it doesn’t matter.”ĭreadlocks are essentially entangled locks of hair achieved through various means of rolling hair. The tense encounter focuses on the origin of dreadlocks, which both parties seem to agree is Egypt. Their conversation led to a physical confrontation that is being investigated by the university. Neither party responded to CNN’s requests for comment, so there’s no way to tell what happened before or after the 46-second video. Ok Twitter serious question was it ever that serious that now no one can wear dreadlocks unless you black? - danielgotskillz March 29, 2016
The video touched off debate over whether dreadlocks on white people constitute cultural appropriation or appreciation, a fashion faux pas or some combination thereof. Take the latest case in point: a viral video showing a black woman calling out a white male student at San Francisco State University for his dreadlocks. So when whites choose a traditionally black hairstyle such as dreadlocks, it adds another layer of complexity to the issue. Whether it’s Afros and black power or cornrows and hip-hop, hairstyles associated with African-American culture can make a statement before their wearers say a word. Black hair is a touchy subject tied to beauty, identity and politics.
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