Have you seen Dove’s latest ad campaign? In a video that just hit You Tube, Dove launches their new Ad that encourages girls of all curly textures to love their hair. When mothers love themselves then they set a good example for their daughters to have self love, according to this commercial. I loved seeing the little girls speaking openly about their curly tresses and how having textured hair affects their lives. I also like that there were various textures and races shown.
Only 4 out of 10 curly haired girls think their hair is beautiful. Together, we can change that. Watch what happens when we show them how much we love curls! #LoveYourCurls ~Dove
Being a natural hair advocate and also part of the revolution towards generational self acceptance for African American women, I feel that it is important for women of all races to come together and connect on issues that we have in common. After all, perception of beauty is not a black or white thing, its a society thing. Listen, whether you like Dove’s advertising or not they do make an effort to go against the grain and celebrate a more realistic body type and women. Can’t be mad at that. I am down for ANYthing that recognizes and celebrates both our similarities and our differences.
Check out the video yourself.