Can White Woman Wear Bonnets?

The question of whether white women can wear bonnets has been asked time and time again. One of our customers even posed this question on Reddit, and the response was overwhelming: "Anyone can wear a bonnet."

We agree. While women who use protective hairstyles and have textured hair may benefit the most from bonnets, anyone who wants to protect their hair's health and style should be able to wear a bonnet. This is not cultural appropriation. We're not talking about Halloween costumes that are horribly offensive or celebrities' appropriation of traditionally Black hairstyles. We mean simple hair protection.

At Omi Hair Care, we believe in choosing love over hate. Most people buy bonnets to protect their hair, regardless of their race or ethnicity. That was the aim of the aforementioned customer, and we fully support her and anyone else who wants to take care of their hair.

So, in case you weren't aware, the answer is yes - white women can and should wear bonnets if they aim to protect their hair's health. We are all in this together!