Back in the days of old, women were taught that their crowning glory were their tresses, preferably the flowing kind which disqualifies most people of African descent but that has not stopped them from trying wigs, weave, clip on, braids, extensions, sew-ins to mention a few options. Indeed, the business of hair is big in this small island of ours and while some may scoff and deem it frivolous indulgence, you cannot overlook the fact that it is a billion dollar industry. Whether you want Peruvian or Brazilian, straight or kinky, hair is here to stay.
When You Call Me fat…
So recently I was at a funeral and this ‘fass’ (inquisitive) woman who don’t look like she weigh 90 pounds soaking wet (even with a 6 inch block tied to her feet) came up to me seemingly to greet me but really to be a bitch as the first thing out her mouth was ‘lawd Nikki you fat eeh?”.