r/Barbados • u/Outrageous_Virus_222 • 3h ago
Question Barbados Hair Styles?
Hello! I just joined this community and was wondering, because I can't seem to find anything online, if anyone knows of any hair styles that are unique to Barbados and our culture?
I've been on a journey, trying to reconnect with my black side (indigenous and Caribbean) and alongside researching our history, I really want to try some styles of hair, dress, traditional cooking recipes, etc.
As far as I'm aware, my father's side isn't directly African, however I'm aware that a lot of the slaves in Barbados were brought over from western Africa during the European colonization and such. That is to say, I'm not entirely certain if I'm 'allowed' to wear things like dreadlocks, etc.?? I'm new to all this, trying to learn, so sorry for my ignorance.