Talk:Seddie/@comment-4257094-20150809042126/@comment-14284535-20150810140026

Henna is not necessarily spiritual; it depends on what part of those countries you are from.

Even so, when an American celebrity uses henna, wears traditional garb, etc., in a respectful fashion, most of those whose culture is being "appropriated" are usually faily sanguine about it - it means that their cultural institutions are being more accepted in this country and/or the person is showing an honest interest in the culture. When you are a cultural outsider, this consideration usually outweighs the negatives. Trust me, I know this up close and personal.