Whenever we go away on vacation and stay in hotels, the first thing we want to do is steal all of the shampoo, conditioner, soaps, and lotions. While we don’t think twice about it, many people are actually unable to use these freebies.
Singer and songwriter Halsey, who is biracial, spoke out about the issue with hotel amenities and people of color. While going on tour and appearing on press trips, Halsey is frequently staying in hotels. She spoke out about how people like herself are unable to use generic shampoos and conditioners–feeling as though hotel chains should be more inclusive towards everyone.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BG2-PJBnOE8/?taken-by=iamhalsey
She wrote in a tweet that “she can’t use the perfumed watered down white people shampoo,” pointing out “neither can 50% of your customers.”
Although the artist is frequently dying her hair, shaving it, and rocking some beautiful wigs and weaves–her natural hair is extremely curly.
https://www.instagram.com/p/yYB4CInOJa/?taken-by=iamhalsey
While the tweet was pretty straightforward, a lot of people gave the singer a lot of hate–saying it was making a problem out of nothing.
https://twitter.com/RoseLaoutaris/status/989690753667526658
You have an assistant don’t you? Buy your own and stop making everything a race issue.
— kailee (@karamelkailee) April 27, 2018
So bring your own shampoo
— Heather (@virgang_) April 27, 2018
https://twitter.com/DownWithMondayz/status/989927547608686593
https://twitter.com/sKa3ron/status/989686805262987264
https://twitter.com/Phantom_Theif1/status/989855072799502336
https://twitter.com/katiekormylo25/status/989940285521133569
But, others agreed with her.
especially for the amount of money they charge @ hotels they should
— maggie (@magstaswagsta) April 27, 2018
https://twitter.com/sKa3ron/status/989686805262987264
https://twitter.com/jawnbajuice/status/989698375242141696
I agree 110% people are giving you hate for literally no reason.
— Kiki (@LittleKMill) April 27, 2018
this is incredibly eye opening. thank you
— autumn🌿 (@gIitteryghost) April 27, 2018
https://twitter.com/RubyRose/status/989702556438818816
She’s not saying it to start riots or some shit. You need to remember this is one of the many small things that POC go through that makes them feel like we don’t matter enough to be catered to. It’s a microaggression
— Kaldur’ahm🔱 (@UrShallowExWife) April 27, 2018
Halsey spoke out after receiving a ton of hate saying:
https://twitter.com/halsey/status/989853291591811072
https://twitter.com/halsey/status/989854625242038272
She has a pretty valid point.