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12 Pictures That Show The Difference Between Doing Your Hair As A Black Girl And Doing Your Hair As Everyone Else

That's why our hair's so versatile – it's full of secrets.

1. Getting your hair done by your mum as a child:

Getting your hair done by your mum as a black girl:

2. Straightening your hair for the first time:

Straightening your hair for the first time as a black girl:

3. A trip to the salon:

A trip to the salon as a black girl:

4. Sitting under the dryer:

Sitting under the dryer as a black girl:

5. Sleeping after getting your hair done:

Sleeping after getting your hair done as a black girl:

6. Washing your hair at home:

Washing your hair as a black girl:

7. Using conditioner:

Using conditioner as a black girl:

8. Styling your hair post-wash:

Styling your hair post-wash as a black girl:

9. Using a hair product "sparingly":

Using a hair product "sparingly" as a black girl:

Black people when they're told to use a "dime size" amount of hair products

10. Owning a comb:

Owning a comb as a black girl:

11. Wearing hats:

Wearing hats as a black girl:

12. Getting ready for bed:

Getting ready for bed as a black girl: