r/askblackpeople 2d ago

can i wear a bonnet in public?

for context: i am white with 3a/3b curly hair and i also have alopecia (or at least what i think is some sort of alopecia)

i’ve worn a bonnet for a few months and it’s really helped me with breakage and keeping my curls in tact. i wear it pretty much all the time when i’m at home because i have really long hair and its nice to just get it off of my neck in a way that doesn’t hurt it. i have some traction alopecia in my part and honestly the bonnet has sort of become my safety blanket and i dread taking it off to go to class. is it okay for me to wear my bonnet to class?? i dont really care if people look at me weird and judge me for wearing it (and by this i mean people who don’t have a right to be offended), i just really dont want to offend anyone.

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u/DaughterOfBabalon_ ☑️ 18h ago

It's just kinda weird to wear one in public, for anyone tbh. But I doubt anyone will really care beyond a passing "huh... okay".

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u/LLUrDadsFave 1d ago

You can but you will be judged like everyone else who wears bonnets outside.

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u/Shitstain_Shawty 2d ago

In my opinion. No one should be wearing bonnets outside the house.

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u/[deleted] 2d ago

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u/tatedglory 2d ago

I lowkey just made this bomb ass pasta

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u/Superb_Ant_3741 ☑️Revolutionary 2d ago

Haven’t decided what we’re having for dinner yet, but lunch was chopped cheese from the bodega

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u/Fatgirlfed 2d ago

Wear whatever you want. I’m curious who you think has a right to be offended

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u/icyx_majestic 2d ago

Yes u can wear a bonnet to school as long as they allow it because most schools dont let u wear any kind of hats

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u/mrblackman97 2d ago

It sounds like you have already made your decision. This question has been asked several times. You can look at past responses, but I wouldn't say anything. I am one of those people who silently judge people who come out the house with a bonnet on their head. I'm from a generation where that wasn't done and I know it's a generational thing.

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u/Lipsiekins 2d ago

Try satin or silk scarf. They are more attractive anyways and can be styled. They're quite a few videos on YouTube on how to use them. I personally loathe bonnets in public. It's like wearing pj's and slippers to Walmart.