More inclusive items (Originally: POC friendly hair/items)

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More inclusive items (Originally: POC friendly hair/items)

Postby Sardonyx » Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:56 am

During my time on Chicken Smoothie I have noticed there is a lack of diversity that remains unaddressed, and here I would like to go over a smaller part of the issue which is limited customisation. Having 5 pages of store wigs and not seeing a single hair type close to what me and my family live with is disheartening to say the least. CS pets are often dressed up as a form of self expression but how could we be expected to create something that reflects our personal experiences while only being given the bare minimum in terms of customisation? The “Curly” wig as it is named is nowhere near close and the Afro wig does not cover enough bases. For this purpose I would like to recommend adding many or all of the following items-

Hair:
Locs
Afro (Of a different texture and more natural shape)
Braids (There are many different variations that can be done with this)
Fade
Type 3 hair that lays flat (This is what me and my sister have, it is actually rather common yet is somehow not included in the current lineup of wigs)
Waves (Alongside Finger waves)

Cultural clothing:
Durags
Bonnets
Religious/cultural head coverings (For example a headscarf)

I feel like these items can be released in two ways. Firstly, either a Black History Month event (This very post is in suggestions because I am also recommending a potential event- Just to clarify) next time around for a free release, or in the items store. However, it would be best for them to stay permanently in the store if they are released there, rather than have a limited stay, because they are such (or rather should be) a staple item.

Below I am including two doodles for potential ideas:
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Additional Input wrote:From ⧗наташа⧗ :
Wigs (In the context of Native American (Creek):
Braids
Long straight black hair
(Note: Be careful with use of feathers)

From magioffire:
Wigs (In the context of the Jewish community):
Hairstyles including Payot / Sideburns

From The Lesbrarian + Lex. + Larkspur1678:
Items (Further inclusivity through disability aids, medical supplies and neurodivergent representation):
Canes
Wheelchairs
Walkers
Stim / Fidget toys

Crutches
Casts
Plasters / Bandaids
Eye patches
Glucose monitoring devices (CGM)
Allergy bracelet

Service dog vest

From Palimpsest:
Everyday accessibility items with fun designs
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Re: POC friendly hair/items

Postby good vibrations » Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:58 am

very very heavy support for this!
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Re: POC friendly hair/items

Postby remedies » Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:58 am

WOW those images you provided are super pretty! I too have been kinda upset with the lack of diversity so im happy you brought it up!
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Re: POC friendly hair/items

Postby Dead Cellist » Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:58 am

Support, I love all the ideas you suggested and your artwork is super cute. This would be a great addition to CS!!




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Re: POC friendly hair/items

Postby X X X » Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:59 am

Support, let's get with the times thx x

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Re: POC friendly hair/items

Postby PUPPYBIUS » Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:59 am

support! the doodles you provided are very neat as well ^^ for a site that has been around for over a decade, it truly is sad to see a lack of diversity in the items, especially the store items we have. i hope this will be changed in the near future!
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Re: POC friendly hair/items

Postby outera » Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:59 am

i HEAVILY support this ^-^ !!!
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Postby diablo » Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:59 am

very big support , thank you for creating this thread.
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Re: POC friendly hair/items

Postby ~sundae~ » Tue Jan 25, 2022 12:00 pm

I love this
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Re: POC friendly hair/items

Postby hypmic » Tue Jan 25, 2022 12:00 pm

support! i agree that a lot of the store wigs (and wigs in general) are just... same soup just reheated. would love to see some more diversity
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