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.
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.
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.
They aren’t alienating any customers because hotel shampoo is free…
— Rose Laoutaris (@RoseLaoutaris) April 27, 2018
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
— ⊬eather (@sweetnihilst) April 27, 2018
Shampoo is fuckin shampoo.
— Robert Callan (@DownWithMondayz) April 27, 2018
They aren't alienating people of color, hotels have hundreds upon hundreds of different customers (even more for the hotels you probably stay at.) They most likely don't have the funds nor the time to cater to every individual races toiletry needs. Bring your own shampoo Halsey.
— Ka3ron (@sKa3ron) April 27, 2018
Why make it a race issue… like why are you such a drama queen 24/7. Stop saying theirs racial issues when there is none. If you wanna speak about racial issues talk about actual problems not shampoo.
— Krissy_Chaston (@Phantom_Theif1) April 27, 2018
There are literally people who can’t find clean water to take showers, let alone shampoo. Kids would kill to be in your position, having such a small problem like shampoo not accommodating with your hair. Hotel shampoo is free. Go lay in the 5-Star bed and move on.
— Katie Kormylo (@katiekormylo25) April 27, 2018
But, others agreed with her.
especially for the amount of money they charge @ hotels they should
— maggie? (@magstaswagsta) April 27, 2018
They aren't alienating people of color, hotels have hundreds upon hundreds of different customers (even more for the hotels you probably stay at.) They most likely don't have the funds nor the time to cater to every individual races toiletry needs. Bring your own shampoo Halsey.
— Ka3ron (@sKa3ron) April 27, 2018
im hella white and i cant even use their shampoo lmao. like its that bad.
but seriously, i totally agree with you on this.
— tails || Ashsexual (@jawnbajuice) April 27, 2018
I agree 110% people are giving you hate for literally no reason.
— KiKi (@Ziggy_Ki) April 27, 2018
this is incredibly eye opening. thank you
— autumn (@gIitteryghost) April 27, 2018
I used hotel toiletries once and my hair was so dry I had to call down for olive oil. Only thing it’s good for is stealing and putting in ur house for guests you don’t want staying too long.
— Ruby Rose (@RubyRose) April 27, 2018
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
— RO (@0p_ro) April 27, 2018
Halsey spoke out after receiving a ton of hate saying:
Who knew me acknowledging that white hair care products are the national standard (while POC are confined to a tiny aisle) would piss so many people off ??♀️ not sorry.
— h (@halsey) April 27, 2018
The point is that mass production of those products as the standard is part of a greater problem of disenfranchisement. If white ppl can enjoy the luxury/convenience, there should be an option for everyone to. Its an “insignificant” example of a bigger problem. That’s all! https://t.co/gWxHoboXCm
— h (@halsey) April 27, 2018
She has a pretty valid point.