CelebrityΒ·Posted on May 17, 201523 Beauty Struggles Black Women Gotta Deal WithTo chop or not to chop?by Sheridan WatsonBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. People constantly ask if they can touch your hair. γ €γ €γ €γ €γ €γ €γ € @harlemduh when u 4-5 seconds from wildinβ #blackgirlproblems :) 01:36 AM - 17 Apr 2015 Reply Retweet Favorite (This happens way more than people think because for some reason we're a walking petting zoo.) 2. Trying to find out what makeup will look good on you when companies only use white models. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. Finding a foundation that matches your skintone is like winning the lottery. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. You'll place the last bobby pin in and then all of a sudden your BFF wants to chill. View this photo on Instagram 5. You spend 20 minutes every day putting on lotion but you're still ashy by lunch. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. You know that getting your hair done is no laughing matter. Dark Olly @shakingthesky The truth 08:42 PM - 22 Apr 2015 Reply Retweet Favorite *brings three meals and two books* 7. You spend hours trying to learn a new hairstyle. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. And combing your hair oftentimes means going to war. β @tamarjuana When you combing your hair & your comb breaks < #blackgirlproblems 02:35 PM - 26 Apr 2015 Reply Retweet Favorite 9. You could have a Ph.D. in choosing a lipstick color. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. You'll try to sleep without tossing and turning. View this post on onnaollie.tumblr.com 11. (It has literally gotten to the point where you've developed another sense.) BLACK GIRL PROBLEMS @afrosandbees β@ScripchaSpitter: RT @JuanaKono: #blackgirlproblems β it's actually true ππ 01:28 PM - 10 Apr 2015 Reply Retweet Favorite 12. And trying to sleep with a freshly braided 'do is akin to torture. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. You're still getting carded when you're 45. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. You'll do your hair without realizing what the weather holds. Danielle K Coleman @KhianaColeman "@YuPdaTeXiSt: Full Body Umbrella " when i straightened my hair on a rainy day @jazzybazzy20 #BlackGirlProblems ππ 04:10 AM - 08 Apr 2015 Reply Retweet Favorite It's a game of weather roulette EVERY DAY. 15. Having a chat every day with yourself about whether or not to do the big chop. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. You have to deal with well-meaning friends with the dumbest of jokes. View this photo on Instagram 17. You have a 20-step routine to keep your curls looking good. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 18. Sometimes you'll get to the beauty supply store and see that your favorite hair isn't in stock. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 19. When you move to a new place, you have to find a new hairstylist/BFF/confidant. Alexis @alexisss__a Going away to school means having to look for a new hair salon/create a new hair regimen. #blackgirlproblems 01:20 AM - 24 Apr 2015 Reply Retweet Favorite "Hi, I was just wondering, do you have any experience in dealing with 'ethnic' hair?" 20. And then your go-to hairstylist says she's going on vacation. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 21. You have to deal with the fact that your DNA can become a fad. View this photo on Instagram 22. You always have to explain that black hair comes in all colors, styles, and lengths. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 23. And of course, "Is it real?" Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF