Gabby Douglas Said She Made History So Worry About Your Own Damn Hair!

Okay, so she didn't exactly say it like that but that's how she meant it. In an interview with Associate Press, Gabby talks about being confused over the controversy of her own hair.

Via Huffington Post

"I don't know where this is coming from. What's wrong with my hair?" said Douglas, the first U.S. gymnast to win gold in team and all-around competition. "I'm like, `I just made history and people are focused on my hair?' It can be bald or short, it doesn't matter about (my) hair."

Douglas uses gel, clips and a ponytail holder to keep things in place while she competes, a style she's worn for years.

"Nothing is going to change," she said. "I'm going to wear my hair like this during beam and bar finals. You might as well just stop talking about it."

The bubbly teenager is the first African-American gymnast to win her sport's biggest prize. She had no idea she was lighting up social media until she Googled herself hours after winning her gold medal.

"I don't think people should be worried about that," she said. "We're all champions and we're all winners. I just say that it's kind of, a stupid and crazy thought to think about my hair."

Crazy thing is, I may be the only person the planet that doesn't see what the fuss is about her hair. Even if she hadn't made history, I don't get what the problem is. She has thick hair, full edges and a great length. What's the issue here? I'm sorry, with all of the women who have their edges on life support, I can't possibly fix my mind to see anything wrong with Gabby's hair. Is it not as slick as people want it to be? Is it because of the clips and gel that she uses to keep her hair out of her face while she's out there WINNING? She is 16 years old and sweating out her hair daily. She has the rest of her life to be concerned about Indian Remy weave. Til then, she's going to keep counting those Corn Flakes dollars and stunting while the haters stay mad.

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Comment by Miss Double Kiss on August 7, 2012 at 3:08am

this entire thing makes me embarrassed to be black. REALLY?

She is competing in the muthaF*&#@ OLYMPICS...not as a contestant in America's Next Top Model. Damn.

Hating ass bitter people.<-THAT'S THE S*** I DON'T LIKE!

Comment by Bonita on August 7, 2012 at 3:35am

All those complaining about this gurl's hair are clearly sitting on their butts 24/7 probably never exercised in their lives. Gabby is winning golds what are they doing?

At her age athlete or not your hair should not be your priority.  

Comment by OLD $PICE PINE NEEDLE on August 7, 2012 at 6:55am

@l8dy-c, I don't know about you, but it doesn't matter if our hair is natural or relaxed, since we sweat from our scalp, our roots are the first to go (back to kinky). This wonderful young woman was probably warming up before her major event (no time to keep adding heat to her hair) and prepared her hair in the manner that was comfortable for her to perform.

I work out everyday if I can or every 2nd day, and I cringe when I have to add heat just to get it back straight again. Sometimes I just say F it and just gel with some clips and I go about my day.

She does care about her appearance: remember her in the pic with Dominique Dawes where here hair was flat ironed?

*I'm surprised at you*

Comment by DJ - A.K.A - DON_JUAN on August 7, 2012 at 9:39am

thats what im saying!! cuz some stupid mofo got on twitter, facebook, etc. now all blk women hating on this damn girl!! good lord!! blk women or men cant win for losing. i have seen nothing but praise and congrats for gabby. smh

Comment by Siren on August 7, 2012 at 9:40am

wow @ l8dy-c... Shallow much. Clearly you have no idea what goes into becoming an Olympic athlete... in addition to the sacrifices that come with it. she has the rest of her life to obsess over hair. Considering that her mom worked 3 jobs to help fund her training I am sure that a stylist is the last thing on her list of priorities. However with her $90 million in endorsements the sacrifice of hair that is fried dyed and laid to  the side seems to have been well worth it. This criticizing we do of each other over the petty s*** is why "THEY" feel so comfortable attacking us so freely... we do it to eah other why can't they... THis s*** disgusts me!

Comment by OLD $PICE PINE NEEDLE on August 7, 2012 at 10:04am

I wish I had Gabby's hair length. My hair is healthy and full like hers and it's at the tip of my shoulders, but I want that darn length (ish taking too long to grow) lol

Comment by AllyNWonderland on August 7, 2012 at 10:24am
Once again L8dy-c, how are you "dumbing" something down for me when I responded to EXACTLY what you said!?!?!? Comprehension is a mother fucka huh
Comment by AllyNWonderland on August 7, 2012 at 10:30am
Oh and let me REQUOTE what you said to make sure you can comprehend your OWN WORDS "honestly at her age she should be OBSESSED over hair and maybe she should hire her own personal beautician to do her hair for her..." so once again, no, she doesn't need to hire a beautician, her hair is fine, and you ma'am are simple minded. Good day
Comment by l8dy-c on August 7, 2012 at 11:57am
We all know why people choose to be a*******, at her age she dosent. Like I have been saying she is very talented.So your telling me 118 that at sixteen you understood why people were so judgemental and negative? I do know alot of athletes that trained for this years Olympic team, but they were adults and they understand the way media is and what it can do to a person.I never said anything negative about her, girls at her age talented or not still don't have that maturity level to understand.
Comment by OLD $PICE PINE NEEDLE on August 7, 2012 at 12:32pm

@l8dy-c, believe me she's aware and she's mature enough to understand. She didn't use any gimmicks like extra long coloured nails or 1 legged tights (flo  jo) to draw attention to herself, it was on  pure talent. The ones going extra are the adults and they more than understand. Now leave his young woman alone. #itsonlyhair.

Now congratulate her and call it a day.

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