It often is the small detail that can make a person feel welcome or unwelcome.
I never thought about it before, but the complimentary personal products in hotels and care kits are geared toward one type of hair. Our local hospital recognized this and has created new culturally inclusive care kits for those with textured hair. These kits include a boar bristle brush, wide tooth comb, satin head scarves, sulfate-free shampoo, moisturizing conditioner, and oil-based body lotion.
If you have textured hair, these products not only could help with your hair regimen, but they may also help you feel a bit more comfortable during your hospital stay. It’s a small but important nod to the fact that people have different needs and caring for them is best served with tailored responses.
What do you take for granted and assume serves everyone? Maybe it’s time to wash that thought from your thinking and recognize varied needs instead.
