Franklin Esajas, the man behind SME Omroep is no stranger to the community. There are very few men with dreadlocks who are in journalism. He clearly chose it himself and with pride, but more than his motivation I was curious about what message he gives his daughters.
Franklin Esajas, the man behind SME Omroep is no stranger to the community. There are very few men with dreadlocks who are in journalism. He clearly chose it himself and with pride, but more than his motivation I was curious about what message he gives his daughters.
Questions to his daughter Jaime:
What do you think of your hair?
I like it because I can do a lot with it.
What do you think daddy thinks of your hair?
Nice, he says he's glad I don't have fake hair.
Would you like it if daddy did your hair?
Depends if my hair is boesh boesh or if daddy is going to make dreads out of it. Actually I think dreads are pretty but I don't think they suit me.
What's your favorite hairstyle?
Kwiekwieba with loose braids at the back.
What do you think of your daughter's hair?
Awesome and it always smells nice
Have you ever combed or styled your daughter's hair?
Yes, but according to her mother it was never good.
If your daughter wanted to relax or have dreadlocks now, would you allow that?
It would all be allowed, but I would indicate that I have difficulty relaxing.
What message did you receive about frizzy hair when you were younger?
You want to stay in peace.
Did that message influence the choice of a partner and to what extent does that message still have influence today?
No, I don't think so because I went my own way and I was able to see how much beauty can be created from frizzy hair.
Women seem to weave and relax because men don't like frizzy hair. Now I've been talking to men about hair for years and I haven't met one who says they like weaves. Relaxing is often more than okay, but somehow men don't seem to like weaves because they're fake. Has your wife ever worn weaves and what did you think? Did you dare to say something about it or was it too sensitive?
Yes she does but I have always made it clear that I don't like it.
What do you think is worse, fake hair or fake boobs?
I have a problem with anything fake unless it's necessary.
Do you have a message for women who think men don't like frizzy hair?
It is not true that men do not like frizzy hair, it may be the case for many but not for most. Discover what is possible with frizzy hair and realize that your own hair will cost you less. I am attracted to frizzy hair because it tells you a lot about a person.