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Black People Bleaching? by YinkaGal(f): 10:02am On Jul 27, 2006 |
People bleaching skin & wearing blonde hair. Do you think it is Colonial mentality? I've noticed this in some African and Caribbean women. What's up with it? |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by beyunce(f): 10:08am On Jul 27, 2006 |
Micheal Jackson is a old story. and i guess dere was a reason behind him doin all dat shi*t to himself.i thoguht they said he had a skin disorder that was y. I am sure people ave learn from dat |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by iice(f): 12:00pm On Jul 27, 2006 |
I no knw whats up with all that oh. Back home in naija i used 2 tan maself coz i felt i was too light which am not really. Ironic say black dey bleach, meanwhile white dey tan ![]() ![]() |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by PTBNaija(f): 10:41pm On Jul 28, 2006 |
Yeah i don't get that either! I think people should just learn to accept the color of their skin no matter what the shade. You can't expect others to see the beauty in the color that you are unless you see it in yourself. |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by Izzo(m): 3:09am On Aug 14, 2006 |
Seeing black ppl trying to change their skin color is just outrageous. Also, most of them that do such a thing don't even take good care of it which makes them stink so so bad. What a Shame. |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by Mystique(f): 7:19am On Aug 23, 2006 |
Same reason why the white folks want to get a tan ![]() |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by babonboard(f): 1:29pm On Aug 23, 2006 |
long and short of the story is just that no condition is permanent |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by Free(f): 10:40pm On Aug 23, 2006 |
@topic becuase nobody wants to be called black no more lets not forget black is beautiful ya feel me!!!! ![]() |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by babonboard(f): 12:52pm On Aug 24, 2006 |
@free yes i feel u balck is beautiful no one wants to be black anymore,but not knowing the dangers that comes with bleaching;skin cancer and the likes. ![]() ![]() |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by Free(f): 3:58pm On Aug 24, 2006 |
yes i know gurl you can have a beautiful dark skin but nowadays most people i know that are dark are bleachin their skin because they dont want someone tellin em they dark, as black ppl our idea of beauty is that you have to be light brown (skin) , not dark some ppl even bleach thier kids at a very young age, cuz their dark *makes you wonder* i know this gurl she had a beautiful skin ,,she was dark and lovely but all of the certain she was getting lighter and lighter , her face was lighter than any part of her body she stop bleachin and now her skin is messed up!!! *am not kidding* so advice to those who wants to bleach You are beautiful, just love the skin your in ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() LOVE THE SKIN YOUR IN!!!!! |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by enugu(f): 1:26pm On Sep 10, 2006 |
[table] YinkaGal:[/table] @YinkaGal Thank you, thank you and thank you once again for posting this thread. I've been dying to do the same myself but since I'm new to NairaLand, fear no gree me but I'm glad that you've had the courage to do so. I use the word courage because you need it to confront people who bleach. It makes it worse if you don't bleach and your skin is a shade lighter than their's; then they feel you're trying to be funny about it and then they get all defensive and agressive. My sister, to answer your topic, black people or people of African heritage bleach because they've been made to feel that the lighter your skin, the finer you are and they have refused to re-educate themselves so they continue to look for means and ways to look light or even white. You want a list of famous sellouts? My sister, it's longer than my arm *Awilo Logomba *Almost all the female actors in African-American sit-coms/soaps *Eucharia Anunobi *Clarion Chukwura *Rita Dominic *Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde (hers is one leg in and one leg out) *Patti Labelle (go and look at her pictures when she was younger) The list is long, unfortunately ![]() ![]() So as you can see, my sister, they will continue because even the role models are doing it. In fact in some cases, your chances at success are based on you skin colour; sad but true. In some other cases, you are (if you allow it) judged by your skin colour. Unfortunately, we have done nothing to change such attitudes and perceptions and so it continues. Even girls as young as 16 are getting into the act. So black people who have allowed this mentality to be their guiding force, have bought into this myth and are harming themselves daily by frying their epidermis and dermis into crisp proportions; thereby turning themselves into the equivalent of 'boli' (aka roast plantain) in the process. In some cases, they remind you of meat that has gone rotten i.e. fanta face and coca-cola legs/knuckles So until there's some form of agressive re-education and information on the dangers and long-term harmful effects of bleaching, your question will continue to be asked. However, to answer your last question, Black is beautifull? is this true now ? The answer is yes!!!!! Look at *Genevieve Nnaji *Stephanie Okereke *Lauryn Hill *Kelly Rowland *Caroline Chikezie *Angela Basset *Oluchi Onwuagba *Naomi Campbell *Nike Oshinowo Fortunately, ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by SMC(f): 3:45pm On May 06, 2007 |
YinkaGal:. What people need to understand is that it is inherent in the nature of human beings to be dissatisfied with their lot. Thus peole are always looking to "better" themselves one way or the other. Regarding one's complexion, black people bleach to get lighter and white people tan themselves to get darker. Lots of people (though not everyone i must add) are not happy with the way their skin looks and I dare say it's up to them to do whatever they feel will make them better. Now whether this is actually the case (ala Michael Jackson) ![]() Conclusion = Everyman to his own. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by vampire(m): 8:03pm On Mar 09, 2008 |
@poster and whats up with white men tanning?? |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by mohawkchic(f): 4:18am On Mar 10, 2008 |
~I'd like to think Gals do it for some demented reasons,but Y the heck will a MAN wanna BLEACH!!! ~I find that more Revolting,& often wonder if these peeps ave mirrors in their houses b/c in my opinion how can they see themselves attaining something nice by looking like a combat freak,too bad eyes cant choose wut to see sometimes!! ~Its just gross seeing people w/ Semi Orange face,Dark Neck,Knuckles like a Baboon, Gross!! ![]() ~Makes me wonder Y we like to Self Destruct !!! ![]() ~Some white folks Tan to look Bronze b/c they dont like lookin Pale,that I can understand !! ~Why wud a Beautiful Black Woman/Man wanna look Orange/Yellow is beyond me when There's clearly NO known Way for someone to change their skin colour To BLACK if You werent born that way !!!! ~Isnt That Saying BLACK Is Special & One Shud Feel Proud To Be That Skin Tone?!! |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by henry007(m): 4:30am On Mar 10, 2008 |
bleashin abeg its a topic 4 another day. really if u dont like it u leave it |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by Blackcat(f): 7:22pm On Mar 13, 2008 |
Black girls/boys tone/lighten/whiten/lose some colour White girls/boys tan/darken/get some colour No body wants to become as pink as whites. They only want to lose some colour which is perfectly okay. Same thing with whites they do not want to become as chocolate as Blacks, they only want to get some colour. Girls and boys do lots of stuff to enhance their beauty or appearance. Stuffs like, perming or relaxing of hair, texturizing for both sexes, wigs, adapting a foreign accent, putting on foreign cloths (jeans, pullovers etc), denying or rejecting ones nationality and accepting a foreign one. The list is endless. |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by clemcykul(f): 5:25pm On Mar 17, 2008 |
should we just say its a feeln of low self worth*inferiority complex* or just blatant stupidity/ignorance how can one just wake up use some lousy product/chemicals change the skin colour to somtin else cuzz they want to feel among, be accepted and be what they r not! am not against one caring for the skin but bleaching? yuck! your skin will be really beautiful as long as u use the cream, with tyme the cream looses its activeness on your skin and den u become a cream flirt8jumpn from one cream to the other* then as time goes on, when the magic has waned and the skin layer has depleted due to harsh chemicals, u end up with a multi colored skin by then your case is grossly irreversible! love your self and don't tamper with your colour cuzz whoever will love u, will love everything about u. even if ure as dark as midnight. how do u feel lovn a person known that individual's colour is not original? be sensible in this fashion crazy world. |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by efuah(f): 10:59am On Mar 18, 2008 |
thank you Clemcy ![]() @ topic, I won't live my life to please others, never!! Let them be. . . ugliness will catch up wt 'em soon. |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by Busta(f): 2:14pm On Mar 18, 2008 |
Same reason why the white folks want to get a tan Very true |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by Scopium: 5:32pm On Mar 18, 2008 |
vampire: [size=13pt]Which one is more disastrous to the skin?[/size] |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by ifyalways(f): 9:25pm On Mar 20, 2008 |
efuah:rofl ![]() |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by Blackcat(f): 7:12pm On Mar 25, 2008 |
Scopium: Tanning oh bleaching oh both have their goods and bads depends on how you go about it. |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by usefrank(m): 11:03pm On Mar 28, 2008 |
I can't say very much about this. But I wanna tell all the victims that they are a disgrace to the black race. Be black, Be proud. |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by Novacaine(m): 7:39pm On Apr 01, 2008 |
Its crazy since we do have the best skin in the world i guess some people just have low self esteem |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by Blackcat(f): 2:25pm On Apr 07, 2008 |
There is nothing wrong with trying to reduce the damage caused by too much sun exposure by lightening and toning. Bleaching however is not good. |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by shuppie(f): 12:05am On Jun 14, 2008 |
oh GOD, how i love nairaland, i always laugh my heart out everytime. u lot re so funny, let those that are bleaching continue with their act, sooner their nemesis will catch up with them, it's ok to maintain a fair complexion that is if u re fair,, with good products that has natural ingredients in them,,,like alpha and beta hydroxy acid(AHA), glycolic acid(these re derived from sugarcane),,,kojic acid,,, lactic acid( from milk),,,,licorice, the list of these natural ingredient is endless, all u ve to do is to read the label of products to know if they contain them or not, bleachin is not good, these natural ingredients works with consistent and continous use,,and they are safe as well, so ladies go for them,,, |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by onyinye2(f): 12:08am On Jun 14, 2008 |
it is the mentality that the lighter your skin color is then the better you look. it is the same in the states. most guys go for the light skinned girls then the girls who are darker. |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by Nobody: 12:43am On Jun 14, 2008 |
Dnt know why ppl think this way. . . anywaz sha. , love me dark skin. . . |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by femigirl(f): 9:51pm On Jun 18, 2008 |
"The blacker the berry the sweeter the juice baby" I am proud to be black, stop the bleachng,stop the madness here a poem for you all, love yourself LORD, WHY DID YOU MAKE ME BLACK? Lord, Lord, Why did You make me Black? Why did You make me someone The world wants to hold back? Black is the color of dirty clothes; The color of grimy hands and feet. Black is the color of darkness; The color of tire-beaten streets. Why did you give me thick lips, A broad nose and kinky hair? Why did You make me someone Who receives the hatred stare? Black is the color of a bruised eye When somebody gets hurt. Black is the color of darkness. Black is the color of dirt. How come my bone structure's so thick; my hips and cheeks are high? How come my eyes are brown and not the color of the daylight sky? Why do people think I'm useless? How come I feel so used? Why do some people see my skin and think I should be abused? Lord, I just don't understand; What is it about my skin? Why do some people want to hate me And not know the person within? Black is what people are "listed", When others want to keep them away. Black is the color of shadows cast. Black is the end of the day. Lord, You know, my own people mistreat me; And I know this just isn't right. They don't like my hair or the way I look They say I'm too dark or too light. Lord, Don't You think it's time For You to make a change? Why don't You re-do creation And make everyone the same? (God answered ![]() Why did I make you black? Why did I make you black? Get off your knees and look around. Tell Me, what do you see? I didn't make you in the image of darkness. I made you in the Likeness of ME! I made you the color of coal From which beautiful diamonds are formed. I made you the color of oil, The black-gold that keeps people warm. I made you from the rich, dark earth That can grow the food you need. Your color's the same as the panther's Known for (HER) beauty and speed. Your color's the same as the Black stallion, A majestic animal is he. I didn't make you in the Image of darkness I made you in the Likeness of Me! All the colors of a Heavenly Rainbow Can be found throughout every nation; And when all those colors were blended well, YOU BECAME MY GREATEST CREATION. Your hair is the texture of lamb's wool Such a humble, little creature is he. I am the Shepherd who watches them. I am the One who will watch over thee. You are the color of midnight-sky, I put the stars' glitter in your eyes. There's a smile hidden behind your pain That's the reason your cheeks are high. You are the color of dark clouds formed when I send My strongest weather. I made your lips full so when you kiss the one you love they will remember. Your stature is strong; your bone structure, thick to withstand the burdens of time. The reflection you see in the mirror, The Image looking back at you is MINE! - RuNett Nia Ebo 1 Like |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by emjaygbols(f): 1:31pm On Jun 19, 2008 |
i really dnt know wats up with we BLACKS, or rada DARKS. Omo men! m blackkkkkkkkkk n i proudddddddddddddddd. i love my skin colour n wld evaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa leave it like dat. if u black, keep it up. wen u r proud of urself, pple wld b proud of u! |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by meldibson: 7:08pm On Feb 16, 2009 |
I want to have "pure chocolate brown" akin but I cant!! I am black like brown but the clear one I want to be like chocolate!!!!!! if whites tanned their skins is to avoid some sun problem bc it seems dats the dark skin is stronger than the white one |
Re: Black People Bleaching? by Icepie(f): 4:04pm On Feb 21, 2010 |
Funny thing is that wen u ask them, they tell u its just skin maintainance.if u use skin lightner creams, admit u are bleaching gradually, [color=#000099][/color] |
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