The New Era of Locs - Locs Banned & Faux Locs on Runway

It's 2016 and locs have made quite the scene in America this year alone.

Let's begin with popular America and you have Justin Bieber garnishing locs, aka dreadlocks, on his blonde tresses. Although he received quite a bit of backlash from his “cultural appropriation” and rocking this “dreadlock style” the better half of America thought it was trendy. Did we forget Kylie Jenner did the same thing in 2015?  But when Zendaya wore faux locs to the Oscars OHHHH HOUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM.

Taking a stroll over to Goddess Locs/Faux Locs becoming ever more prominent as a staple summer style. For those that choose to wear this style, its great, as you are now a little more awake in finally seeing the beauty of locs, that many of us have adorned numerous years already. (Slow Claps hands for you stepping outside the box) I'm happy to see more women embracing natural hair and the plethora of styling options. 

And what about the introduction of the “FAUX LOC WIG”? (Lawd help me now) So the wonderful people over in China, talented and quick (admiration), have fused together the wig and faux locs. Who knew this style was that popular? Like, I literally watched several beauty and hair bloggers try this “thing” on in several YouTube videos.  (Eyes wide open then side eye smirk)

Moving forward we have in the fashion world Marc Jacobs styling his models with faux locs, during Fashion Week for the launch of the Spring 2017 collection. (Essence Magazine Article) Again “Cultural Appropriation” strikes at best in the “Good Ol’ U.S. of A”.  Marc Jacobs is quoted by saying that  “I respect and am inspired by people and how they look. I don’t see color or race - I see people. Appreciation (Appropriation) of all and inspiration from anywhere is a beautiful thing.”  Ugggghhhhh here we go.

Yet in the same month we have the federal appeals court that ruled that locs can be banned at work. (Huffington Post Article) So wait you mean to tell me, that having locs is a determining factor on whether a person will perform their job? Sheeeeesh you have got to be kidding me.  I mean, when did hair become something that interferes with how knowledgeable (brain) or talented (hands, eyes and etc.) a person is? 

So America, Merica what you are telling me is that, I as, a black person cannot wear natural locs in a corporate setting/environment as they are “mutable”(alterable) and not “immutable” (unalterable). Yet celebrities such as the likes of Tyra Banks, Megan Goode and Ciara are, at best, different for wearing a goddess faux locs. While other pop culture celebs: Kylie Jenner and Justin Bieber are innovative and trend setting. (Rolls eyes).  The fashion world can strut faux locs down the runway while China exploits this whole “culture appropriation” and America’s eerily strange fascination with locs.

I’m so confuzzled (confused and puzzled) right now. As a woman who has been adorning natural locs for the past 10 years and who services a gamut of professionals; both men and women who are phenomenal employees, management and business owners; most of which have been in their careers for a minimum of 4-5 years. I am extremely appalled at the forthcoming of ignorance and “culture appropriation” that has come to light in the past few years. Show me where on the SAT, ACT, LSAT, CFP, MCAT, and any other state, government licensing board and educational board where locs or hairstyles deem a person employable/knowledgeable.  (I’ll wait)

Well, all this shows is that locs are a trending topic! So if you are just starting your journey or been down with team locs, apparently we are the new “it thing”. Don’t fret my lovelies. Locs are not going anywhere, not now and not ever. Our ancestors back in ancient Egypt, I meant Kemet, wore locs. How do we know? Take a look at the hieroglyphs on the walls in stone… Looks like locs to me! LOL  Anywhooo I will ensure to S.imply K.eep Y.our H.air H.ealthy as locs are stunning, especially when maintenanced by Angie SKYHH.