Why do mostly African-American have to braid their hair?

Is that a part of culture or...?

I'm just curios,

No racism answer please.

Why do mostly African-American have to braid their hair?

I'm a BLACK girl and i don't braid my hair a lot. Even when i do which is rarely i just braid it in the front. It's sort of part of culture, but it's also a really good way to keep your hair if your traveling because you don't have to do it every morning cause ... IT'S ALREADY DONE! Some black women just like the look and feel of braids better than wearing their hair loose. But a downside of braids is that they hurt like crap at first especially when a person is doing the actually braiding.

Why do mostly African-American have to braid their hair?

They want to... Most of the ones I see know are getting it straightened. Also If you have a family member who knows how to do it, it won't cost you alot. I don't like it, particularly on men.... Just get haircuts, it looks better.

Why do mostly African-American have to braid their hair?

we dont "have" to braid our hair. Its a convient style for our hair. I see plenty of races with thier hair braided, but for some reason our "nappy" hair seems to hold it better. I guess u could call it a part of our culture. While other races keep their hair straight and long, we can keep ours braided and long.

Why do mostly African-American have to braid their hair?

to most its not a "sense of cultural remembrance" or an Afrocentric plight, its a source of style, and its easier to manage your hair i hope i didn't offend anyone b\c some people think of braids as a cultural movement while most don't

Why do mostly African-American have to braid their hair?

Don't have to. Many AA's may like to because of personal preference. Just like many do not. No other reason.