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Losing my hair - is a headscarf cultural appropriation.

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Annielou67 · 09/07/2024 15:35

I recently had a gastric bypass and I’m affected by hair thinning which I knew could be one of the side effects. Currently I am not thinning evenly but in patches and I have gone from really thick long hair to one side being a bit straggly especially at the temple. So I got out my scarves, had a play around, and generally had problems with the scarves falling off. Meanwhile I saw suggested the use of a Tichel, a type of pre sewn, pre fitted scarf with a band to stop if moving off your hairline. The Jewish lady recommending it on Instagram said that it was ok for anyone to wear one. I bought one, it’s great. Apart from the reaction of my friends, relatives and daughter who say that wearing a headscarf ( not solely a tichel) is culturally insensitive, being that I am white and non-religious. When you Google these things some people say it is culturally insensitive and others say it isn’t.

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kiwiane · 06/01/2025 16:50

I would wear one; my white British culture includes headscarves including those plastic rain bonnets but I’ve not seen as many of those around recently.

JohnTheRevelator · 06/01/2025 17:16

I'm saying this kindly OP,as one who has suffered severe hair loss in the past through ill health,but I'm surprised you even have to think about this! If you are losing your hair,it's perfectly acceptable to wear a headscarf. Anyone who says you are being culturally insensitive,well,as far as I'm concerned,THEY are the insensitive ones. I know just how devastating it can be to lose your hair.

LouisvilleSlugger · 06/01/2025 17:19

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Zanatdy · 06/01/2025 17:20

My nan always wore one

DerekFaker · 06/01/2025 17:31

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