Mary Jane, Mary Jane! Gabriel Union took to Instagram yesterday and posted a picture of the back of her hair without her usual gorgeous weave. She had the caption:
Ladies.. You can achieve hair growth…With a weave! this is alllll mine, no clips, no extensions*, hadn’t even been pressed..And it got this healthy thick length from responsibly wearing weaves #weaveandflowletitgrow”.
I like to look at the comments on these pictures just to see what the pulse of the viewership is like. For Gabrielle the feelings were mixed, there were the usual “let me applaud her for her progress” commenters, guys who love her regardless of what she does, and then there were the ones that called her irresponsible for encouraging weaves as a solution to hair growth.
Well my opinion is pretty simple, if it works for you then have at it! But we still want to look at the pros and cons of wearing a weave and why opinions are so split.
Pros
1. Protective style – Your hair is hidden, tucked away and not touched for reasonable periods of time, not only is this prerequisite for retention it can be healthy too.
2. You can switch your style up without damaging your real hair – Wanna go blonde for a while? Buy some and try something new, it’s easy and your hair is not chemically changed.
3. Low maintenance – This depends on the type of weave that you have, some do not require a lot of product or manipulation to look great, so you can literally have it easy when it comes to maintaining the hair.
Cons
1. Stress on your edges – We are glad Gabby used the word ‘responsibly’ because weaves can be the number one cause of traction alopecia and hair loss if you are not careful.
2. Hair care neglect – Your actual hair can suffer if you are not careful about not wearing your weave forever and a day and not doing one ounce of maintenance to keep your own hair healthy.
3. Budget – Most of us don’t like looking ratchet and we like our weave to look as natural as possible, this means you better be ready to spend a little bit of change. Quality weaves cost! Not to mention finding a quality beautician to make it all happen.
What side are you on? Weave or no weave?
No weave!!!
No weave just go natural y’all.
Let’s see those edges before I cast a vote..
LOL, that’s the first thing I said after reading this! Show the front, Gabby, and those edges — then I’ll decide whether you are qualified to talk about weave.
Ugh!!! She seems to have edges in her pictures
And those split ends are obvious!
Lol
Jealous!
What they said ^
It doesn’t matter to me, it’s just hair..do what you wanna do, YOU’RE the only one who has to wear it…
What ever is good for you and YOUR hair.
Whatever your fancy
Who cares! It’s your hair! Do what you want and forget the haters.
Clip those ends girlfriend.
I have always been team no weave! I have only even added hair to my braids once as an adult. But that is for me. Do what you want for you as long as it looks good
Weaves to protect my natural hair
Never ware a weave in my life and never will
No please no weave. Can’t touch it get it wet pull it during sexx no to the Weave no to the weave.
Lol who told you any of that info???
I’m not really a weave person….I do like braids…no glue or sew in.
You sound like me. I will occasionally get my hair braided and that’s as far as I’ll go.
Whatever looks good it doest matter
The only weave I wear is braids and that’s very rare. Other than that, all natural.
I love weave and wigs if you take care of your natural hair it shouldn’t be a problem I’m all natural so my hair is very kinky but I love the versatile it’s amazing!
We’re all about natural hair but more importantly health hair. Many naturals use weave as a protective style option (braids, twists, sew in’s…). What’s important is that you care for your hair!!! #teamhealthyhair
Team : No Weave
I have natural hair but I rock weave whenever I want straight hair, my hair, I do what I want with it
No weave please.
NO WEAVE! Only because two months ago I tried my first sew in weave. I took it out yesterday. Most of the time I was uncomfortable, I couldn’t touch my scalp which for me is a problem for some reason. I felt like I was wearing a hat. The braiding was too tight to begin with so I was ready to take it out the first night. I was completely miserable for awhile. I will never again have a sew in. I will stick with braids as my protective style more sew in.
I know the feeling regarding being uncomfortable with the weave. Its hard to shampoo and care for the hair underneath. You almost have to go to the right stylist who knows how to put it in and take it out without damaging a sister’s edges.
I tried as well…..took it down in 10 days :-/ now I just have my hair braided in a beehive braid pattern and put on a wig. It’s the same difference, now I can take the wig off , take care of my hair and let my hair breath. Also I can change into a different wig anytime.
Both for me…if I’m not in the mood for doing my hair I just pop a wig on & go by my businesses
100 % natural!
Never wore a weave but to each her own…I will say that if you do wear a weave…smooth your edges…nothing worse than a silky weave and rough edges!!! Ugh!!!!
Doesn’t matter
Natural Healthy Hair ! Braids !
look at the pro and con of wearing weave… I been wearing my Brazilian for a year now and going natural and now my hair reach me in my back weave gorws my hair I dont see whats wrong with it… some of u have natural hair and its not even moving an inch maybe u should try weave sometimes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFugyCPvPAM
He didn’t want to be called negro. Can you image his reaction to our youth saying the n@##$% as a term of endearment for us only.
It don’t matter to me…I look fab in both..I keep my weave&braids up if I wear them..and when I let my hawk out it flies with the wind….so I’m team doing me…
Who cares? To each is own
100% no weave.
You can wear a nice wig styled your way! If you braid your hair under the wig… It should grow long
It doesn’t matter….its your personal preference…
No weave! It itches, I can’t get glue or thread out, most weave I see looks a hot mess & my real hair is cost efficient with added versatility.
And btw…I sell it too! House of Beautiful Hair..check it out …
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Both. . I do whatever I’m in the mood for..
I’m natural but I’ve worn weaves. I like them both.
Weaves r a convenience (4me). It’s doesn’t state tht I have no hair. Lol
I prefer weaves bc it’s less stress on your hair if you go to the right person. I agree with Gabby bc my hair is at its longest when I wear a weave for an extended period of time. Making sure to have it redone every 2 mths. But a def con is that it’s costly.
Au naturale
If you are a grown woman, you can wear whatever you want
Do what works for you! I’m natural but if I want a short hairdo I’m open to wearing weave.
I wear weave from time to time. It depends on how I feel or what events I have coming up. Make sure you have a professional that’s doing your sew-in not Keisha and them cousin from around the corner. I’ve never had a problem with them. My hair has never broke off or been damaged from them either. Its all in how you take of it.
That’s her hair birth for me to sometimes weave just feels so right
I am on the whatever makes u feel beautiful side!
Who cares? Weave or no weave, she’s still a beauty!
I do both. I don’t care whatever people say about me and wearing weave. I like the look of long hair on me and my real hair isn’t long but it is natural. Lol.
I’m glad that sisters are rocking their natural hair but Im all for weaves as well…when wearing braids, fake hair is added into the hair too. A few yrs ago, I had twist put in my hair and my edges fell out. Just because my hair is natural, I dont see the need to turn my nose up at sisters who wear weaves and relaxers, etc.. You do what works for you & I’ll do what works for me. #teamnojudgment
To each his own. I’m not a fan of weaves… I have beautiful hair ..coarse /thick pass my waist salt & pepper. Loving it..
Oh my gosh why can’t y’all just answer a simple question; have to be all extra smh.
Good!
No damned weaves !
No weave it destroys the natural hairline.
No weave!!!!!!!!
I hate weave
I want to see her hairline! No weaves for me.
As long as your hair is healthy it’s all good. personally i do both. If i want my hair to be in a specific hairstyle that requires a lot of heat and manipulation i like weave but if i just want to wear a fro or Curley i wear my hair.
If i want long curly hair i have a wig for that.
I like extensions but I love my hair!!! I wear extensions or braids when I feel like it. I look good with my natural hair or a weave. Do whatever makes you feel pretty! Side note: did Gabrielle Union take a front photo? Because by the looks of that pic her hair isnt all that healthy and luxurious….anywho* make sure that whatever you choose to do PROTECT THOSE ENDS AND MOISTURIZE! ☆★☆★☆
No weave! !!
I don’t dig European hair hats, but I’ll rock an African hair hat in a millisecond!
I rock the occasional weave, but I prefer my own hair most days. As long as you care for your hair, it shouldn’t matter.
Once my hair reaches my desired length I don’t think I would wear one again but until then I shall fake it till I grow it. Maybe even use weave to get shorter styles or change my look? Dunno whatever hair isn’t going to consult my clients now is it? Who cares about her edges?
Does it really matter? There shouldn’t even be a debate about natural hair, relaxed hair, weave or no weave. Do what’s best for you when it comes to your own hair.
I cant do weave i tried twice and both times the braiding was too tight and it felt like a hair helmet that was soooo soooo itchy! Idk if its just me but I don’t like the chemical smell it has either. All I could think about was that itch! I wore it for maybe a week (mainly Bc my husband loved it so much) then I cut it out myself. I have thick 4B/4C hair that’s to the middle of my back so Ill just stick to my Dominican blowouts when I want it straightened. Idk everyone’s different.
I’m on team weave and no weave… after my hair grows out while wearing my weaves, I take the weave out and flaunt that sucka in the summa . then it goes back into hiding during the winter ^.^
It’s up to the individual. I don’t wear weaves, I’m natural.
No weave I wear it twice it was ok but not my thing
Natural 4 me.
I hate weaves and I rarely see one that looks good. However, it’s their choice. If they like it then I love it.
No weave all natural
no
I’m not into weave but it is cute on a lot of ppl!
But her hair isnt even long o_O I am not hating,but I dont see how this is profound hair growth.
Never like weave always hated it ,so fake ,I love seeing ladies with their natural hair .
Team trim the ends!
don’t care personal choice
Depending on my mood…. schedule… and energy I will be natural, weave, wig, or braids #idontdiscriminate
No weave!!
I’m team hair period! Weave, natural, wig, braids and perm as long as its healthy, looks good and I like it. I’ll flaunt it :-*
Well said ! That’s exactly how I feel.
lol do u & I no each otha… u almost quoted me verbatim… its my motto #justdoyou if u love it b bout it! 😀
Im on team DO WHAT YOU WANT TO YOUR HAIR .. I’m natural now but if I so please I will get a relaxer, weave, wateva
People think that those that wear weaves wear them due to no hair when in actuality they wear them for convenience and to give there real hair a break
That’s not her, people stop posting lies. She wished her hair was that long.
Both.
People gonna hate regardless.
They are gonna compare what someone else does to what they do to try & validate being right or feel better about a choice they made but at the end of the day, your hair is still your business.
#YourHairIDontCare
#Dou #dontcompareyourself2others
LoL that she felt like she had to prove 2 the haters that she had hair underneath her weave! She should have kept them wondering & hating! LOL
Doing the week I flexi rod my own hair but on weekends clip-ins are my best friend no glue,no braids,and you can wash then anytime
I got a head full of thick hair that is hair too much to manage. I just started wearing sew-ins a few years back, and I like how my hair has grown. When u have a weave, your hair is allowed time to grow without disruption. And yes I still have my edges. I wear it for convenience; it does not define who I am. So I gotta give to Gabby, if the weave is working…let it work!!!!
Im growing out my relaxer…ive never really dealt with my natural hair and now I feel like I cant wear a smooth shiny weave or wig. It feels strange… its like im not being my authentic self, even if I do wear a weave it will have to look like its wavey in some way…
My daughter said why do most black women in London UK wear weaves and wigs.. I said there are so many levels to the reasons, but I know that I kept my hair relaxed cos I didn’t know better and in order to get curtain jobs u have to blend in and identify. If it meant not getting that job, u will bend ur identity to feed ur family…. she said im never going to do realxer again, which is good cos it makes her hair brake
#teamnoweave byeeee
I have hada lot of trouble growing my hair and also finding the right steps to take to help my growth along. Ive had perms every month before, that went badly. I’ve tried going natural by not getting a perm or any other chemical put into my hair for two years, I’ve tried braids twists, but they all didn’t really seem to work for me like weave does. Be careful though! when trying weave, I would strongly suggest staying away from the hair glue-in styles. not knowing the do’s and don’ts with hair glue can make a nasty tug a war with your hair that you really don’t need, specially if you don’t have a set stylist to help you out. sew-ins and wigs have helped me retain my growth and add to it! not by just keeping it in for a couple months, but also of course deep conditioning and moisturizing from time to time. I stretch my relaxers about 5-6 months apart, clip my own ends (bad experience with a scissor happy hair dresser) and when i’m not wearing my weaves I use protective styles to KEEP THE HEAT OUT.
I am definitely pro weave. 😉
I just hope that we dont start the good hair bad hair thing…. its all slave mentality. Just love urself regardless of what u do with ur hair.
Its your hair so do what you like. But what is the point of having your own long hair if you never wear it out? And can you MAINTAIN long hair without it constantly being in a weave? Do you still beautiful without a weave? Just something to make you go HMMMMMMM….
Weave to protect this 16+ inches of healthy thick hair that I wouldn’t have without the weave!
If it’s weave, I buy superior quality so there are no issues with that.
No weave all natural. Nothing against it just never been my thing
Never wore a weave & now that I hv locs I surely not going to start now but that’s my preference. Everybody should be free to do what they want with their hair, it don’t make me no never mind
My natural hair,…and wigs! That’s ALL I do!
Funny thing, a lot of folks that say they don’t like weave and that they look bad, don’t realize that a lot of women who’s hair they think isn’t weave, actually is. There are plenty of women that choose quality hair with realistic textures and length, that have impeccable blending. And please know that alot of those “natural” that you compliment on their natural hair are rocking a weave. You just never know who’s “passing”. Lol
Do whatever makes you happy. I like it all.
#noweave #teamnatural
That is not Gabriielle
No weaves natural hair is beautiful…
I do weaves as a protective style and I have seen a lot of growth. I like them because I do not have to apply heat or constantly style my own hair. However I love the versatility and compliments I get when I do choose to not wear my weave.
Do whatever makes you happy
To each her own. Gabrielle Union is a bad sista, with/without weave. Haters are gonna hate. Just bc we wear our hair natural doesn’t give us the right to put other sista’s down. We trash talk other women’s hair like its a badge of honor. None of us is superior than the next sista. UNITY NOT DIVISION. Blessings!
No weave…I’ll wear my own hair tyvm, Lol.
I expected more growth since she os always weaved up
No weave all natural!!!!
Can we move on? Who cares! Just do YOU
I like it all. My hair been perm, dyed, natural, weaves, braids. WHTEVER makes (ME HAPPY)…
No more weaves or perms for me all natural and loving it.
Do what you want to do! Wear what you want to wear at the end of the day people will always have something to say wether your wearing weaves or rocking your own hair. Do what makes YOU feel best it’s about you not others! Who cares
I’m surprised she even had that much. I always thought weave prevented your hair from growing.
The point of freeing ourselves from relaxers was not to judge who isnt “natural” or trash talk who wears weaves. The point is and will always be that we have a choice. Rock our natural texture and no one calling it ugly or unprofessional. So in the end it would come a time that wearing natural hair relaxed or weaves wouldnt matter cause everything was ok. Stop judging. Stop trash talking. Stop weave shaming. It’s beneath anyone that calls oneself a woman.
Both but I do like weave more it keep my hair safe and help it grow back when my broke off.
All natural
Both! I wear a weave over my natural hair. (:
*yawns* who cares???? This debate is so tired…..NEXT!
I love my hair in its natural state. But some days I do miss getting my hair flip on so when I have days like that, I wear a wig. My curls r still protected n I’m not locked down to one style like with weaves. Too each their own! If it makes u happy n feel good about how u look, do it n wear what u want:)
I do whatever is best for me. I love weave and I love my hair so both for me.
So many choices,….. fighting temptations lol
No weave i think natural beauty is way better
No weave for me
#team natural hair
It’s your hair you are responsible for or, it doesn’t matter if you weave or not…
I choose “No Weave” because my hair is beautiful the way it is and if i need to style it it’s my choice!!!! Weave or No Weave!!!!
Are there other pictures showing her face… or are we just believing this is her?
Weaves there is nothing wrong witg switching it up every now and then.
I’m not into weave but to each his own. I say do
You!
NO MORE weave for me!
Would love to see what it had done to her hairline ..
Weavvvve
No weave to much maintaining and expensive. Good only for special occasion. Being bald from breast cancer make me appreciate what Jesus gave me.
no weave she needs a trim
It’s a matter of personal preference…
I don’t think that’s her.
All natural!!!
Weave all day..no perm for five yrs..very busy active life..im hearing people say weave distroys natural hair..not true if u know how to take care of your hair underneath. .must usr coconut n Castor oil at least twice a week oil scalp and hair line..and I do not keep the same weave for more than 8 wks at a time…then take out wash n deep condition. .and let natural hair rest at least a week before putting the weave back in
i dont think its her! to light!
Are we sure that’s Gabrielle?
No weave, natural hair is always beautiful when healthy
Natural…no weave or wig… Goal is to get 27 inches within 3 yrs…
No yucky weave, Google and YouTube helps you to grow your own!
I Love Weave! MY hair is long and healthy. The low maintenance is great. I wear good weave and have a good hair dresser. Wearing weave works great when I workout also! Team Weave all day!
#GoGabby!
You do you. Its your hair and no one else’s.
Both…Depending on my patience. When I need a break, weave it is. I do love my natural hair though:)
No weave, no perm for 20 years and I am in love with my hair whether I wear it natural or straightened. I wear it both ways depends on how I’m feeling.. Natural mostly
http://blackhealthmatters.com/news/2014/feb/05/black-health-matters-natural-hair-dictionary/ Before the big chop, read this..
No weaves!!!!
I am woman hear me roar “ROAR”. Your hair is your crown and glory, so rock whatever style you want. Weaves, braids, Mohawk, Caesar cut, wigs.
Both, I wear weave on occasional times just to play with the length. Gaby need to cut her ends though or she’ll have shorter hair next year!!
I’m natural, but I still wear weave, I feel only the Perm /relaxers should get cut out, they do the damaging, the weave to me helps the hair grow strong, long, and healthy.
That’s her hair!! Looks nice
Nice…needs a good trim.
Time for a trim?
No weave for me. But to each their own. And besides there are some pretty nice weaves out there. Just depends on how you take care of it. Heck even natural hair can be gross looking.
Thank you i was thinking the same thing gabby is dark skinned this chick is way to light. Not saying her hair aint long just dont think this is her at all
Sorry I’m permed, and hair is healthy… Because I take care of it just the same way as natural. Too many ppl are say natural hair is healthier than perm, not TRUE… Only difference Is you, have a healthy hair journey with natural hair, but failed to go on the same journey with perm hair… Been on my journey for 5 month and I have awesome results to back it..
Freshly washed and air dry
No weave. I’m still trying to understand how weave is good for your hair. Anything in excess has to cause damage to your jair.
I’m team clean, healthy and beautiful. Whatever a women chooses, it is hers to choose. Leave this tired debate alone. Ya hate weave? Then don’t freakin wear it but you don’t have the right to put someone else down or try and decipher their motives. Ya don’t like natural? Then relax yours but leave the natural sisters alone! #getyolife
Seems like the natural sisters need to leave the perm, sisters alone… Keep preaching natural is better and crack is wack… Lol! I say what ever floats the boat… But stop preaching how bad perm is and many have been wearing perms for many years and now they act as if they discovered a secret that has been there since birth
Simply take care of what you, have been given. Truth be told you can have healthy hair if you, take care of it. I’ve seen natural ppl with unhealthy hair… So know what.
Still loving my natural hair sisters, cause you started me on my HHJ… And my results have been amazing!!! I just hear a lot of miss lead women, because you can have healthy hair with a perm. I’m proof. I did not get this way until .. I did the pre – poos essential oils, co – washing, moisturizing and sealing my hair. Etc. I have even grew hair in areas of my head that had not grew since I was in my 20
No weave, my hair will grow faster wearing it natural then putting weave because it stop my hair from growing.
Sharon, good for you.. But nothing I put on my natural hair is going to give me chemical burns.. I’m not going to get scars and welts in my head from coconut oil, castor oil, olive oil… Or anything else I put in my hair. If you want to go on putting acid in your hair go right ahead.. Yes your hair looks nice, but it will never be as healthy as natural unprocessed hair.
That is not Gabrielle Union. .too light..why isnt there a front shot to prove it..not falling for it
Wow!! Kortney, Boston, oils don’t give you, burns are you serious????? Sweetie my hair is just as healthy.. AND THE OILS ARE 100% natural for your natural hair… Do your research!!!! and if your getting perm burns then honey your JUST NOT Doing IT RITE!!! And again I have seen many natural hair ladies, very damage hair… My sister being one… Reason being don’t TAKE CARE OF HER HAIR…. It’s like anything no I take it back it’s like EVERYTHING IF YOU, don’t take care of it it will show just that.
I’m a stylist and I’m so tired of this debate… Many people are just now going natural and think they’re experts.. Most of my clients are natural and many came to me with damaged hair so being natural doesn’t always mean healthy..just like relaxed hair doesn’t mean unhealthy… If installed correctly and taken care of a weave is great for growth and as a protective style!
I agree!!! 100%^^^*
Those ends
love my hair but I do love weave and braids and some times I don’t like to style my hair so 5-10 slap on a u part wig and I am ready and I can change color of my hair with out damage to my real hair
Neither side…if its a protection thing and you take care of your hair underneath and appreciate your natural hair…great, fantastic, if its being worn because you have no clue about your natural hair, are lazy, not researching, trying to learn and take care of your natural hair…bad, very bad you shouldn’t wear a wig then when hair starts coming out…you need to stop it don’t wear it…also people who relax their hair…its thin and damaged then they throw a huge voluminous hair such as a bun/pony tail on top of their head that has tons of body and luster when their hair looks like the return of the zombie, they paste their hair with gel, or too much petroleum gel…stop…they need to stop it!
n.b. I am not saying everyone will know about their hair, but thats why you research and care :)…when you don’t and you have off spring you pass that treatment to them…through example how they should treat their natural hair, not everyone’s fortunate to know or even have an idea where to start to learn about natural hair no problem with those people who are making effort/just don’t have enough cash. but people who are just plain lazy, don’t try or care about their hair simply because they don’t value it as much as their thousand dollars worth of weave which sometimes doesn’t even look right and looks fake as hell should not be wearing it…its okay to have difficulties with your natural hair…but always being lazy constantly…and flinging a weave/wig over it NOOOOO NO NO NO also…don’t get me started on people who the extensions are placed with glue, 90% of the hair is falling out, its tearing out their hair but they still push to wear the weave ._. wth is that?!
Both….do u
Shut up and just do you.
Either. I know how to properly care for my relaxed hair. I know how to incorporate weaves and still keep my hair from breaking off, drying out, tension, creating a receding hairline, and all the things people who don’t know how properly care for any state of hair do to damage hair. They blame products, hairstyles, etc, when all along their methods are what ruined their hair.
KMSLOL! The Hair Police and Hair Nazis are out in full swing early this morning. Trying to argue you down about hair. Come on. Say it with me…THE HAIR YOU SEE IS DEAD, NO MATTER WHAT STATE IT’S WORN IN! If you didn’t learn this in a science or cosmetology course somewhere, look it up and educate yourselves. I learned that in a science class initially in elementary, and it resurfaced a few times in college science courses as well. I guess the sooner some people realize that and other things I posted previously, the sooner they will stop caring and stop worrying about what people want to do to their hair.
No weave, but do what works for you.
People on here getting on my nerves talking about who cares, if u don’t care get ur funky ass off the page. Tht simple.
I personally prefer no weave, but firmly believe to each his own!!
NO WEAVE! NO LACE FRONT WIGS! NO CLIP INS! And for the love of all things holy, do not dye your hair platinum blonde if you have a dark complexion! Embrace natural beauty
NO WEAVE! Let’s give our daughters realistic, real life role models in self acceptance.
I have relaxed hair and its healthy and grows long so I don’t do weave because I can grow and wear what God has given me my own hair relaxed and all Lol
My problem with weaves r financial ….we spend the moat money on weaves but own none of the beauty suppplies n our neighborhood s….Dollie nit circulating through our neighborhood s…..I do have a little trouble wit the doll hair
….to b honest…..but to each there own..JUST WISH WE D B LESS BLIND N OUR CONSUMERISM……
No weave. I hate weave. It’s not necessary.
I don’t wear one and believe each person should do their own thing
Go natural!
im team whatever i want to spend my money on. my head, my hair, my life, get yours #Peace
No weave” our women was never mint to have that type of due..
Weave or not! MY HAIR DOESN’T DEFINE WHO I AM.
Doesn’t matter!! I am not my hair
I like a weave’s versatility since i get bored with my hair easily. and DUH! you always need to get your hair trimmed and conditioned after wearing a weave or braids. BUT you get what you pay for. If you get a cheap weave and go to a shop that doesn’t have stylists that know how to maintain healthy hair, then a weave will do more damage than good. Black hair needs lots of care. I have learned that just because i see a great hairstyle and go to that shop it doesn’t mean the stylists have been taught how to care for black hair , relaxed or natural. like everything else with women and the black community- stop shaming and judging folks. if a woman wants to wear a weave or a wig or a relaxer, no matter her reason, you should not shame her or look down on her. it reminds me of the working mothers who look down on housewives or the light skinned women looking down on the darker complexions. just stop it. you do you and let her do her. i get so sick of it. women, especially women of color, have been oppressed by societies forever and a day without us doing it to each other. we should encourage and uplift each other. IF you know a woman who is destroying her hair, give her some advice and suggestions in love not as some “natural-hair-know-it-all-i’m-blacker-than you” lady.
Weaves are great if and when maintained properly. I wore weaves for over a year while I transitioned to natural. Ladies, its okay to choose whatever works for YOU! As a natural Curlie, I’m not opposed to wearing wigs or weaves. I don’t prefer them over my natural hair, but if someone does…OK! As a community, we are so quick to bash and destroy other women and I don’t understand why. Let’s try something different…support and uplift!
I like my natural hair but if I want a change I will do a weave or braids or wigs. I like to do it all! It fun changing my hair style from time to time. But everyone has their own opinion.
You know what’s crazy to me?? Everybody I know with very long hair wears a lot of weave! My sisters hair is waist length or longer when straightened but she will not give up her weave! Yes she has edges as well. She leaves them out. I love weaves myself. They make my hair grow faster than when I wear my hair out.
Both. I love my hair & i love the perks of weave. Its also basically a protective style. Keeping my hamds out of my hair for a while.
Wow we can really be so negative. I think her hair looks great and I am sure many many of us need more than just a trim. My hair grew out wearing extensions responsibly. And no my edges are not destroyed in fact they are very healthy. During the sewn in just condition prior during and after. Make sure to leave your edges out and do a style that covers them and then just pay close attention and make sure to use castor oil and emu oil. Different things work for different hair types and different people. The point is that we take the time to learn what works for us and that we take care of our hair. Extensions don’t have to replace our hair, we can grow our own.
Those ends look raggedy. She should have gone for a cut before taking this pic. Sorry not impressed. I don’t do weave. Not against it though unless it looks unnatural or I can see your stictches.
Good for her, but I’m not a fan of weaves.