Black woman’s obsession with hygiene | Smellism & the hygiene olympics @Ari_Says_Stuff
Black woman’s obsession with hygiene | Smellism & the hygiene olympics  @Ari_Says_Stuff
Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Are Black women overcompensating when it comes to hygiene? From excessive self-care routines to performative cleanliness, this video explores the history, stereotypes, and economic impact of hygiene culture on Black women.

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00:00 Intro
01:32 Slavery
04:31 Great migration/fears of Black people
04:55 The Irony of it all
10:09 Colorism
10:42 Are BW overcompensating?



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