Untangling the Roots of Dominican Hair
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- Опубликовано: 10 окт 2024
- In the hot and humid Dominican Republic, most women straighten their naturally curly hair in an effort to conform to deeply ingrained, yet outdated, standards of beauty. But Carolina Contreras is slowly changing this societal norm. Not only does she proudly rock her big curls, she’s helping other women do the same at her natural hair salon. Fondly nicknamed "Miss Rizos," which means Miss Curls in English, Carolina has come to embody self-love and acceptance on the island.
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Here in Dominican republic, the most common type of hair is curly, but that kind of hair receives too much hate, that most of people straighten it. Thanks she inspired me to let my curly hair show up.
Nicole Reyes don't think so , it's more common to see people with straight hair
what town you from ? please tell me cause in santiago no its not
Killah Los ikr , my parents were born and raised in Santiago and it's different
Marina Dominicana Pérez i lived in Santiago for like 7 years most people have curls or naps
@Jeny E i said most
As a dominican, I don't understand why everyone here is so obsessed about having straight hair. I'm jabá (someone with white skin and blonde hair and african characteristics like really curly hair and wide nose) I've tried to leave my hair natural for a year and all I ever get from strangers to my family is "you look so wierd" or "when are you going to the salon" or "your hair is so ugly like that, wouldn't you look more delicate if you went to the salon?"(and yes,I do take care of my hair).
I got tired of always wanted to have my hair straight and if I ever stopped going to the salon, feel insecure about my hair.
...And also the heat really damages hair, guys.
you shouldn't feel insecure. It's your head, your heritage don't let anyone discourage you. Your hair is beautiful in all of his states. Your haircut should never depend on other people opinions because people always find something to critisize. You're more that just a hairstyle.
I just do my hair in winter, and I don’t trust every Dominicans salon. They’re jealous of my curly long natural hair, they try to cut it one time. I do like see people from my country feeling proud about it
Mr. Revenge lol thats not true at all😂😂, i know plenty of black people with with curly hair and a lot of white people with curly hair too
mplsridah country and gender doesn’t determine your hair texture🤦🏽♀️
Me too 💀
I've never went to a black-owned salon where every stylist knows how to treat natural hair 😩
Jeanette We need some
C00kii0 they exist
Jeanette Yes but they absurdly hard to find depending on where you are
Jeanette why does it have to be black owned lol
GuidedPrism OwO *notices bulge* because it's important to support the people whose hair is similar to ours and has a life long experience with it. it informs their ability to do other natural's hair
I'm from Jamaica ( we have a similar attitude towards our natural hair though its not as terrible it is obvious the attitude towards it) and I think this is something very common in the Caribbean. Its not a very good thing for peoples self confidence but it changing now because of people like this. Our natural hair is being noticed on a global scale and becoming more accepted.
how tf do jamaicans hate natural hair when 90%+ of the country is black??? lmfao
nia Same reasons black American do
nia I live in South Africa. 90% of our population is black and mixed. When im in public I can literally count the people with natural hair (non-relaxed and no weave). Old White people were really powerful in making us believe we are ugly. Jamaica is showing it with the cake soap shit.
Black people everywhere got a problem with their hair
It’s because if white accepted it than everyone accepted it. Just like how white accept interracial etc 94% high. Like when trump say Chinese virus people start making fun of Asians… it like when I went to the hospital this white guy and Indian was laughing and saying Chinese virus etc
What's wrong with curly hair in the Dominican Republic?
Craig Riches Alot of hate from the white Dominicans to the black ones
I'm dominican, and I can say that people here are very racist with curly/coily hair because they think that kind of hair is messy, ugly and "not very atractive"
Nicole Reyes your hair is straight in your profile though
Josh Kimbrough I'm the second one, and I'm in transition to my natural curly hair 😌
Nicole Reyes you are the one with glasses? well Im glad you are embracing your natural hair ,but im curious would you consider yourself afro latina or just latina
There's just something about natural hair that just elevates a woman's beauty. They look stronger. Perhaps that's why society doesn't approve? God forbid a woman resemble Mother Earth. These ladies are symbols of strength, beauty, nurture and confidence. 🌈
Seems kind of far fetched as I have never heard of natural straight hair being disapproved of, looks more like it's exclusively natural curly hair that is being targeted.
That's what I meant by natural hair--the naturally curly hair that isn't chemically straightened. Don't get me wrong. Straight hair is beautiful too. It's just the naturally curly hair, to me, looks so confident and strong.
Look “stronger” that’s a racist comment to make especially when they use it to dis black women and say they are unwanted because the are “strong” and therefore not attractive. In future think before commenting
@@enishalihoward8119
Oh poppycock! What a load of hooey you're spewing. Stop twisting people's words around. 🙄
I'm so glad you guys made a video about my country and curly hair. ¡Vivan los rizos dominicanos!
She has hair like mine! Eyyy!
Jaiya Papaya "Eyy!" That's so cute!😁
Jaiya Papaya overwatch much??? .0.
Overwatch always.
(I genuinely look like Som and she's my favorite, so win win.)
Jaiya Papaya me too
I've always thought it strange that people don't like curly hair, curly hair is amazing!
I think there has been a shift in society as whole as far as how hair texture is perceived.
Curly hair is very in right now, just like beard for men, they used to be seen as unkept and now men purposely go for that look. But remember it's not only about the fad, it's about being comfortable in your own skin. so kudos for that.
It's because of colonization, sadly. Hopefully my people start to decolonize soon.
Also to those in the comments being annoying asf, Dominican isn't a race, it's a nationality. I'm afro-latina and I'm proud asf to say it!!!
Hello from your Afro-Arab Sista living here in the US. Every time I see you I want to cry!!!! We are beautiful no matter where we were born or what language we speak. I love my afro textured hair and it is directly connected to who I am as a Black woman. I so proud to see you re educating our people in the Dominican Republic. Its way pass due.
THIS IS SUCH A COOL TOPIC , this channel just doesn't quit with awesome content!
It's so annoying and painful that people still are still so ignorant about hair and culture. I am so proud and encouraged by this woman's strength, courage and action.
Am I the only one who is a white Dominican who has this type of curly hair it's fucking huge and I love it !!
Cutiepie if you have tightly coiled hair and are Dominican then you're likely not all white. Maybe one of your grandparents had black blood?
Maybe so . I do have a lot of black Dominicans in my family from both sides :)
You arent white...
Great! We have advanced a lot in only 3 years with this matter. The misconception of our natural hair has changed so much. ♥ Thanks to all the Dominican Woman and Man who have been loving themselves and showing others that this is us with our beautiful and unique hair.
I have always been fascinated with curly hair. To the point i had my hair curled. You go girl! Keep fighting the good fight! And ur beautiful
Curly hair is so fun and gorgeous!
I went to the DR for the 1st time a few yrs ago and as a black woman , I was amazed how people had the same beautiful cocoa brown skin as me, but behaved in a racist manner towards me! Colorism is definitely an issue there and its such a shame as the people and culture as a whole are gorgeous!
i cant believe they would view kinky curly hair as unkept, i am personally jealous of that type of hair and think its beautiful
I need to go to this salon! And damn those women have gorgeous hair!!
Crazy how the natural hair movement started in the US but took affect all over the world but the US is a big influence on other countries
that's right embrace your african blood
Awesome to know she's opening up a Miss Rizos in NYC next month. KUDOs, Carolina!
Your natural curly hair is gorgeous.
Good for you my Sister! I believe your hair tells the story clearly!
Powerful woman, doing & living her true life!
PEACE LOVE & DREAM'S!
Most Sincerely, Crystal Elk🇨🇦
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Non-straight natural hair is perceived as dirty or unkempt in the West. Like it's banned for no reason anymore in pretty much every school and professional dress code. Even though Black and Latina women never stopped wearing our natural styles people act like they're exotic.
Your beautiful hair frames a gorgeous face and a wonderful, warm, loving heart. Who wouldn't like that?
Dominican is a nationality not a race. Sweetly you have Beautiful African curls
Women need to just be themselves, and not listen to 'beauty standards'. We are fine the way we are.
It’s hard when the world wants u a certain way
@@ayuanabradford3206 most of the worldly standards are phony, and you can overcome it. Do what you love, don't be concerned about what others think of you. They can't control you if you don't let them.
I love their hair why would anyone think otherwise
I’m so sorry a person’s natural hair is hated for no good reason. I love curly, kinky, coily hair! Mine is wavy and thin. I Dream of thick, curlier hair. My hair was curly as a child, but lost its spirals as I got older. Hated the straight pieces! Wanted my curls back so bad. Tell those mean people to “Shut Up!”
I love seeing brown skin 🇩🇴 women loving their natural hair. I'm an black 🇺🇸 woman who relearning spanish I have interest going to 🇩🇴. I want to see brown skin 🇩🇴 females represent natural hair . my message to the chocolate brown women from 🇩🇴 you're beautiful in & out , represent your natural beauty smile & be you celebrate you everyday
What's wrong with curly hair in the Dominican Republic? Dominicans here have curly hair lol I mean it's in there genes what even is wrong with people
Look up 'Mejorar la raza' or 'Blanqueamiento'
That is the most stupid thing I have ever heard and messed up man people got issues thank you for telling me about it lol
WHITE SUPREMACY is at the root of this particular issue.
eurocentric beauty standars
Musesthetics I guess I must not be dominican cos my hair isn’t curly at all. I have to use curling iron in order to curl my hair.
I LOVE THIS. Natural CURLS ROCK!!!
I have big curls so not anywhere as tight as they have and some waves but I love there hair. it is beautiful
i think your hair is beautiful & also the ladies at the beauty salon too! ty for the video!
Her hair is gorgeous though. She is pretty as well. Maybe I'm the exception but i think well kept natural, curly, kinky, coily, afro hair is beautiful!
I can't believe there are still actual people who discriminate and refuse service for having curly hair. Her curly hair is beautiful.
Who's saying curly hair isn't beautiful? Zendaya is fucking gorgeous
You are all so beautiful, hair and all!
i Live in Haiti next to the Dominican republic
good to know
Iann Cuvilly please go directly straight to the blogspot.
Oh the sarcasm....
WOW!!!!!
OK....
I personally love this type of hair. I would love to have this hair. its beautiful
As a Dominican this is hella true. Even though sadly my hair isn't curly (it's was when I was young like (1-3) but idk what happened to them) people be in your ass. Saying ow you have bad hair or you have black people hair. Like why does it matter 🙄 is it attacking you geez. Can't we just be natural
That's some beautiful hair!! 🏵🦋🎀
But curly hair is beautiful
Straight hair is often boring
Her hair is goals 😍😍😍
I think her hair is beautiful!! Women should wear their hair however they want and wear it proudly!
tmw when youre from Dominica (not the republic) and u thought your country was getting some attention
TheMicStandJoonTossedOnKBS shout out to my Dominican bros 🇩🇲🇩🇲💪🏽💪🏽
From one dominican to another dominican 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇲🇩🇲
Lmao Fake Dominicans 🇩🇲 SANTO DOMINGO CAME FIRST BITCHES
King DAmnJoon nahhh , its only us
Yenyo yhhh always
Beautiful women with beautiful hair textures....Truly inspiring story 👏🏾
Finally someone that embraces afro Latina hair! Would love to come get my curls enhanced n ur salon!
God! Her hair is goooooorgeous!!!
I’m Dominican and I love my curly hair idk why it’s bad to have it
where are all of these dislikes coming from?
I have a Jamaican Spanish teacher who has very short curly hair.
AYYY LA CAPITAL I’m Dominican too!
Ayyye LOVE WHERE IM FROM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC HERE I COME
these women are beautiful
love this so much!!
Are Dominican men expected to straighten their hair also.
Loved this 👊🖤
I am black and Dominican on my dad side and I have really curly hair 😌
im a dominican so i know the place where it was filmed its called La Zona or La Zona Colonial its very pretty and very very awesome beacuse it shows us how was D.R. back in the days
YOU HAVE BEAUTIFUL HAIR!!!!
natural hair is so beautiful❤
You're of Haitian decent. That's cool. We don't hate you for what your grandparents did 2-3 generations ago. You're Dominican now.
Finally! In my high school on the Dominican they didn’t let me have my hair curly!!
I am so happy to find your video, your hair is so beautiful as well your clients. It great what you have done standing up and going forward with natural hair. I am African American that using a lot of Dominican products hair care silicon mix products line, Crece Pelo hair care line. I have been searching online to download SDS for my hair salon. I contacted the company no responds. Can you please tell where online can I find information to download in English Dominican hair care products. Thanks so much
I have a Dominican family and I’m the only kid with the genetic of curly hair and I rarely touch my hair (when it’s dry I mean at school I take care of it) and everybody in DR looks at me like wait how do you have curly hair then one day at school I went to lunch and met this kid and he was a Dominican also with curly hair and we were called DR’s solo curly’s and we are really good friends
Almost every Dominican got curls
AlexSwindles eh not alot actually mostly the women
wish that there is a salon like that here in the phils.
Loving your curls! Long may they reign. I hope they are not maintained by some other chemical action :-). Would love there to be more quality articles on transitioning from relaxer to natural, AND maintaining natural curly hair day to day. It seems to be an industry for some, and for me, life is too short to spend an inordinate amount of time in a hairdresser salon or fiddling with my hair. Keep up the good work Carolina!
😀🌞I'm sooooooooooooo proud of you SHALOM 😀🌞
Seems like a lot of Dominicans have curly hair. I'm Dominican and my hair is naturally straight. Almost all my cousins have curly hair and also the Dominican girls in my class. I get so jealous because I always wanted curly hair. I would beg my mom to perm my hair but she said it would damage my hair. 😐
Black curly hair is very beautiful.
I personally think her hair is really pretty
When your whole family is dominican and this is shocking!!
que lindas son todas :) saludos de suiza y viva el afro dominicano 😍
I wish I had her hair!
everyone one be hating curly hair while I secretly whish i had a ginger afro 😂
Hey! I'd love to have Daveed Diggs hair!
dang look at all them black spanish Queens
Taryn Laws they're not Spanish tho?
umm ok?
Taryn Laws ya
Well they're partly of some Spanish descent because of their tanly brown skin and curly hair.
Natti Dread not really. Not every African looks the same many Africans have blind hair of loose curls but I get that's they're mixed because they're from the new world. If you look at DNA test they actually come out with British or Italian or Irish but the Lowest seems to be Spanish.
I'd love to have hair like hers...
O my gosh! It's hair! It's someone's personal style! Leave it be
Their hair is blessed. I wish I had curly hair instead of wavy.
CAROLINA HAS BEAUTIFUL CURLY.
2:00 Quite pretty
& 0:11
OMG YESSS!!!! YO AMO MI PAJON!
I love your story, I would love to do a Calab vlog with you. How do I give you my private info?
Dominicans with curls? unclean? BISH PLEASE! By far the most beautiful thing ever.
I thought all kinds of hair looked fascinating :/ what is wrong with people these days, it's just hair. let the hair be however they want.
It ain't just Dominican!
Beautiful
I know what you mean
Their hair is type 3
Lol my nickname growing up was "greñua"
I love my dominican curly ass hair
Sooooo I'm moving!!!!!
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Bouncer should be ashamed
Clever title