Fresh For Men: Dwele

Recognize Fresh: Dwele

For the Fellas - Soulful crooner, Dwele, humored us by engaging in a brief chat about Black men, Black women and Black hair. Although the Detroit native couldn’t quite remember what he actually uses on his own hair, he did have some insightful things to say about a few topics that continually fill Black salons and barbershops every week.

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For the Fellas - Soulful crooner, Dwele, humored us by engaging in a brief chat about Black men, Black women and Black hair. Although the Detroit native couldn’t quite remember what he actually uses on his own hair, he did have some insightful things to say about a few topics that continually fill Black salons and barbershops every week.

Hairy Details - Truthfully, I use whatever is around. People give me a lot of samples of shampoos and conditioners because they see my hair, so I actually have no idea what I use! I just grab a random shampoo and conditioner and just go for it.

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Hairy Details - Truthfully, I use whatever is around. People give me a lot of samples of shampoos and conditioners because they see my hair, so I actually have no idea what I use! I just grab a random shampoo and conditioner and just go for it.

Back Then... - I did braids back in the day. Well, actually, I started off with twists in like ’01 when I came out with Slum Village. That’s just what I was feeling at the time. I found a consistent braider and we did our thing. Then, I just got kind of sick of braids and I wanted to do something different.

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Back Then... - I did braids back in the day. Well, actually, I started off with twists in like ’01 when I came out with Slum Village. That’s just what I was feeling at the time. I found a consistent braider and we did our thing. Then, I just got kind of sick of braids and I wanted to do something different.

Against the Grain - This is my rebel ’do right here. Who knows… next couple months, I might change it up.

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Against the Grain - This is my rebel ’do right here. Who knows… next couple months, I might change it up.

Office Politics - I think it’s a shame that a Black man’s hair is as political as it is. I’ve done corporate America before and I see how certain people react to it.

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Office Politics - I think it’s a shame that a Black man’s hair is as political as it is. I’ve done corporate America before and I see how certain people react to it.

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Disconnected - They’d say things like, ‘Wow, what are you doing with your hair? That’s different.’ You can tell that they don’t get it. It’s unfortunate, but it is what it is.

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Disconnected - They’d say things like, ‘Wow, what are you doing with your hair? That’s different.’ You can tell that they don’t get it. It’s unfortunate, but it is what it is.

Short & Sweet - I think when a woman cuts her hair, it’s beautiful. I think Chrisette [Michele] looks great with her short hair. If it works for you, do it! Let’s see how they react when I cut mine!

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Short & Sweet - I think when a woman cuts her hair, it’s beautiful. I think Chrisette [Michele] looks great with her short hair. If it works for you, do it! Let’s see how they react when I cut mine!

Curly Confession - I love natural hair. I have nothing against weave…at all. I know some very beautiful women that rock weaves. But I feel like if you’re going to rock a weave, make it look natural. You know what I’m saying?

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Curly Confession - I love natural hair. I have nothing against weave…at all. I know some very beautiful women that rock weaves. But I feel like if you’re going to rock a weave, make it look natural. You know what I’m saying?

Kinky Persuasion - Natural hair shows that a woman is comfortable with herself. I’m a firm believer in ‘If you’re blessed with short hair, rock it short.’ When I see a lady with natural hair, I know that she’s comfortable with herself.

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Kinky Persuasion - Natural hair shows that a woman is comfortable with herself. I’m a firm believer in ‘If you’re blessed with short hair, rock it short.’ When I see a lady with natural hair, I know that she’s comfortable with herself.

Tune In - The new album is out! It’s called “W.ants W.orld W.omen.” Check it out.

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Tune In - The new album is out! It’s called “W.ants W.orld W.omen.” Check it out.