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Word On the Street: What Black Men Think About Your Hair

We hit the streets to find out what Black men really think of our hair. From the weaves to the perms we get their take on what it means to have "good hair." What does your man really think of your do?
Word On the Street: What Black Men Think About Your Hair
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By Marcia Caster & Jenisha Watts · Updated October 29, 2020
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We were curious. We wanted to know what men really thought about our hair. Do they care if we add a few pieces here and there? Would they kick us to the curb if we chopped it all off on a whim? ESSENCE.com hit the streets of New York City to find out. These are their sometimes hair-raising responses. Ladies, take note or (not).