Guess how much it cost me to braid this hair. Tip: it's less than $20 🥰

[@CharityEkezie]

All of you should calm down. Everybody feels pain differently. Pain is relative. I have a low threshold for pain and I'm super sensitive so I become a big baby when I feel a tiny discomfort. Some people aren't the same. I indicated clearly that the hair wasn't painful until she got to the front, but a lot of you 'hair coaches' listen to respond only. Smh

[@Maureen-MO]

I too have a low threshold and let me tell you, different hands matter. I find in Africa where I too am from, they believe grabbing the hair harder will help it stay. I’ve found madams who don’t do that and the hair comes out beautiful and lasts just as long. It’s the technique in each person.

[@CharityEkezie]

@@Israel_ILY whatever you want to think you can think. I've never had my hair bleed cos I braided it. You're clearly not black. Asides that it's my hair not yours so rest

[@CharityEkezie]

@@Maureen-MO this is true

[@HeavenlyFaithful]

​@@CharityEkezie Just like Maureen said, it depends on the technique. I've gotten my hair braided by Africans and Black people who are heavy handed. I also had braiders who were more gentle. Tight hairstyles can cause tension on the scalp, which leads to traction alopecia. It's not like most of these comments about tight styles are just making things up. It's your hair, that's correct, so do what you will. However, it's okay to not always be so defensive when you see a comment you don't agree with 🤷‍♀️. The end result was beautiful.

[@The_emoji]

​@@Israel_ILY Pain is relative

[@K1k1nak0]

“Welcome to the life of an African living in Africa who hasnt been anywhere but africa” the most iconic line i ever heard in my life 😂💅✨

[@k.5425]

Ikrrr

[@k.5425]

I would have been able to use that line up until 7 months ago lol

[@depressoespresso8958]

Love the alhaitham pfp

[@_Megami_1]

@@depressoespresso8958I got alhaithem in my main acc and Lacey in my second one! (I wish I didn’t pull for Alhathem and saved up for zhongli)

[@RayTheDumbass101]

​​@@depressoespresso8958h damn im jealous, didnt get a single kaveh off that banner but I do got alhaitham on my Alt

[@tyiingram9878]

An African sister braided my hair in cornrows, and when I tell you Sis pulled my soul up through my brain. She gripped my thoughts, scalp, and hair all together. I was in that chair looking like Denzel in Glory

[@keela9519]

😂 lol love the imagery

[@tyiingram9878]

@@keela9519 😂🤣

[@monalisakandelyo]

hi! im from papua new guinea and we have similar hair to africans. we also do braiding and conrows

[@UrlocalMuslima]

“She gripped my thoughts” 😂😂😂

[@delia2010]

😂😂😂

[@ehli7251]

as an asian girl with balding, thin and straight hair, i have so much respect for my black sisters. you guys go through the most. But i want you guys to know, you guys have the most prettiest braids, the most luscious lips, the prettiest curves, the most beautiful supple skin and also, the most graceful voices. LOVE YOU

[@christinadfrimpong8456]

thanks !! ❤❤

[@sheenalockett602]

We love you too Asian sister ❤

[@AverageJoana]

Thankyou so much I really needed that . I respect my Asian sisters too. From the East to the west Asia is filled with the most attractive, charming and gorgeous women. Take care of your pretty straight hair❤. Love you too!

[@ninabf5567]

Awww thank you sweetheart. Asian women are beautiful too!

[@epic7224]

It doesn't have to hurt as much as she said it does tbh. I'm mixed and get my hair braided in my country try and it never hurts. Also Asian hair can be braided too, however for it to last longer you'd want to add hair, however it won't last as long, but it is still doable. In my country many ethnicities braid their hair, including some Asians. I myself am part Asian!

[@chipotleguest690]

Honestly black women are so amazing for this because I’m white and can’t keep a high ponytail in all day without a headache 😭 truly impressive

[@dontevenlookhere]

it's not just black ppl who get their hair braided wtf

[@chipotleguest690]

@@dontevenlookhere girl I mean those incredibly tight scalp-annihilating braids that take hours and come out looking divine, cool yo shit 💀

[@HostaMahogey]

Giving yourself traction alopecia doesn't make you "amazing"

[@chipotleguest690]

@@HostaMahogey Most people who wear those tight braids don’t get traction alopecia because their hair is made for that kind of style. Traction alopecia happens when someone with hair unfit for the strain it can put on both the hair and scalp, like most Europeans and Southeast Asians, tries to put their hair in that style. Please do your research before you get on your high horse and try to put down these beautiful women ❤️

[@emma_luce_0623]

Many black women have very sensitive scalps too, it's more about your hair texture and how tight the person is braiding your hair. Many black women end up with receding hairlines because they get their hair braided so tight because they think their scalp is invincible

[@bl0ss0mng44]

As a sensitive scalp girlie, I STAN people who can withstand having their hair braided without crying. Go you!

[@Happybutdepressed]

SAME I HATE WHEN ANYONE BUT MY MOM AND FRIENDS TOUCH MY HAIR

[@scorpiodreamz8641]

Same!!! My hair is to my tail bone, but I'm EXTREMELY tender headed. Low manipulation hairstyles help tho.

[@livinqlovelyy]

It depends, sometimes i have ones where its not too bad but some of them be yanking on my hair and shii

[@lyfislemons0075]

Same! Tight phony-tail already gives me a headache. What more with braids and long hair? That also weights a lot

[@KittyCleary]

@GaylNight yeah but your white

[@aribellavalenzuela8728]

Black women have the most beautiful hair, and they have the most amazing hairstyles, and i absolutely love it. I have a couple friends that are black and i cant help but admire how far they go to not only take care of their hair, but also how amazing they manage to make their hair look. Truly beautiful, and truly amazing, so much respect to these ladies.

[@TN-rf7nt]

Black hair is just amazing. I think Black hair is proof God is an artist. I never understand anyone who discriminates against someone Black for their hair style--rows or braids or natural or whatever they choose--because why would you not want that amazingness in your workplace?! I feel awful that the poster feels the need to say she still leads an awesome life DESPITE never having been outside Africa because it shouldn't be that way. The world needs to be more educated and I applaud this lady for being willing to take on that work.

[@GabomaToon]

As an African, what I love with our hairstylist is their low prices (you can litteraly get waist length braids done for less than 10 $) and the variety of styles you can afford with them (cornrows, african threading, bantu knots, braids, twist, ...). They can literally do everything for you no matter your hair length. I also appreciate the fact that they can just braid on your natural hair without having to blow dry it or relax it like most western hairdressers. But I hate the fact that conditioners and finger detangling aren't part of African culture to this day because getting your hair braided can hurt if you have low pain tolerance.

[@gracesplace3449]

I wouldn’t be struggling to do my own hair if the prices were like that in the US

[@Kil408]

Raspberry is one of those colors that looks good on EVERYONE. You’re killing it 🔥

[@lasya883]

1.4k likes but no reply? Let me fix it 🌝😉😗

[@Tawny_frond24]

1.8k likes but 1 reply? Lemme just-

[@not_Natalia11]

2.4K but only two comments, let me fix that

[@Fluffybuni]

2.5k and only 3 comments, let me fix that

[@haha_nope9024]

2.7k and 4 comments? Don't mind if I do...

[@DpDepresso]

I went to an African run salon to get micros. I started to cry in the chair silently, they were so sweet asking me if I was okay, I was just embarrassed I was crying

[@coolbeebts7335]

I was having the Masai braids ... I had been brave until the last 20mins last 10i was crying.... Long story short a woman comes in and laughs telling me to be strong baby girl labour is worse... 10mins in her appointment she was crying..... The other ladies laughed at her... I was too traumatized to laugh.... 😅that was the last time I did those braids😂😂😂😂

[@Puma_the_cat]

@@coolbeebts7335I have a question for you? Is it okay for a white woman/girl to get box braids. My friend has wanted them for so long and I wanted to hear some opinions.

[@ireneque9813]

😂😂

[@bunniesandbeheadings3336]

“I love the colour of my skin.” Yes!!! And you should!!! It’s gorgeous!!! Loving this energy. Make that skin pop fr fr!!!

[@madic15]

I’d like to commend all the beautiful black women who stay committed to taking care of their hair! It looks like it takes a lot of hard work but it pays off because the styles are gorgeous!

[@amira_856]

Can we talk about how absolutely gorgeous her accent is!? Like girl, if my voice was that pretty, I would talk 24/7 just to hear the sound of my own voice.

[@MDreamerIsBi]

Bust out the lemon water for your throat, girl. It does wonders ✨️

[@DustyHoney]

If someone said this about me I would be so creeped out. I’m not the catcall police, but I think it’s weird how people leave these extremely intimate bordering on fetishizing/sexualizing comments without even thinking about it.

[@amira_856]

@@DustyHoney have you never heard of a compliment? I'm just a woman complimenting another woman, because I think she has a pretty voice. It's the same thing as if I were to compliment her hairstyle or her outfit. It's simply a compliment.

[@winged_destro]

@@DustyHoney blue has never received a compliment 💀☠️☠️

[@bruuhminecraft6549]

​@@amira_856 if you feel bad because of that idiot's comment, don't. I don't know what people think when they say stuff like this. There was no sexualization, you just said her voice was beautiful. Just saying this incase you feel bad.

[@TsubakiStars]

“I love the colour of my skin” I’m mixed south Asian and middle eastern and I hope I can come to say that to myself someday too, it made me smile ❤

[@mukamakantu3926]

Say it today and say it tomorrow too, it will be true

[@mukamakantu3926]

-your egyptian brother

[@salma-vl2qf]

@@mukamakantu3926 hey fellow Egyptian :)

[@jayla503]

fellow brown person here. i’m half black and half white and i grew up around mostly white people, and most of my friends were/are white. i spent a lot of my younger years wishing i looked like them, but after hearing “i wish i was as tan as you!” so many times i realized we always want what we don’t have lol. love, or at the very least, ACCEPT who you are. there will always be someone who envies you.

[@Eclipseee_]

@@salma-vl2qf omg there actually are other ppl that r Egyptian here?? I feel so happy

[@lochdown5509]

AMAZING is an understatement!! Your braids looks so good!!! I understand that there is a difference in prices between countries, but those women did a 😘, priceless job!! ❤

[@firstcanonkill1767]

When I was a little girl I had very long hair (down past my butt) and we visited Lanzarote and there were many older ladies offering to braid hair very cheap and I remember going up to them with my little purse of holiday money and saying “Mum says that our hair won’t hold the braids, but I would really like to try. Can you braid my hair?” And she span me around to look at my hair, an uncared for frizzy mess that should be curls, and sat me down saying “Your hair perfect, very thick, care for it you get curls, okay?” And braided my hair and I will never forget that. It was so fun, the braids lasted most of my vacation and I remember her sweet smile over 10 years later. I’m a dude now, transitioned, but she was so lovely.

[@therealskylark]

Why a dude?

[@cup_of_tea755]

@@therealskylark Why not a dude?

[@drartemisa21]

That's such a sweet story ❤

[@blessingmasawi3616]

Bro the end was SUCH a curve ball 😂

[@therealskylark]

@@cup_of_tea755 dudes smell

[@ezili5502]

Girl your accent - I love it. It’s so pretty. Also you are stunning and the hair looks amazing.

[@reydragonclaw1128]

FR. I could listen to her voice all day I adore her accent it's so pretty

[@nellyanthonia3148]

It's a Nigerian accent... I think.

[@multistanmoot]

Yeah it’s Nigerian accent

[@elsa61xyxyx22]

Though I’m a Latina white American, I feel this pain, and it brings me back to my childhood. When I was young, I had a black nanny, and I LOVE her. One thing that I will always remember is her doing those braids on me. She obviously didn’t put extensions because I was like 3 or 4, but she would make a bunch of tiny braids like this on my hair, and I still vividly remember the PAIN. She’s retired now. I miss her so much. At least we keep in touch!

[@elizabethgoulding1788]

That sounds amazing! I always wished I could get my hair in braids like that, but then I learned from my friend that this could be a 8 plus hour event... and it costs substantially more than in Africa... put in on my no go list... just wishful thinking for me now. lol. Glad you got to have that experience and keep in touch with such a special person!

[@thesparks00]

sweet story ❤

[@LucasFernandez-fk8se]

She shouldn’t have done that. Tight braids are for black hair only because it’s a different texture. Straight or wavy hair which almost all non black people have can just be braided in big chunky braids which is better for the hair and scalps of everyone else.

[@Hazel_256]

How are you White, Latina and American?! 😂

[@roddo1955]

​@@Hazel_256Latina by ethnicity, white by race, American by nationality.

[@NotRynne]

$20?! In the US they be charging us $250 at THE LEAST. They don’t be playin with their money 😭

[@Watoosi13]

And that’s if they don’t wash it or nuthin 😂

[@luvrere5962]

africa is different from america. i dont think i could pay anyone 20 dollars for labor. charge for u work. but not just outrages prices.

[@NotRynne]

@@Watoosi13 Fr 😭

[@chinitawilliams8605]

@@luvrere5962 Its not outrageous. Those prices reflect what people THERE can afford. It keeps it affordable for THEM....NOT TOURISTS.

[@KidTheFail]

Not only is the colour GORGEOUS on you, but the curly ends?? Yesssss

[@frogfell3126]

“Welcome to a day in the life of an African living in Africa who has never been anywhere but Africa” just made my day

[@megangrant105]

this sentence is everything

[@beaaa8018]

her voice is so comforting idk how to explain it edit: TYSM FOR THE LIKESSSSS not tryna be that person but wowwww

[@fioregiallo]

It's like velvet! Love it.

[@beaaa8018]

for real!

[@vircvictor]

​@@beaaa8018this is how Nigerians talk

[@AmoralGremlin]

it's the confidence & the sense of you being a confidant. asmr isnt just a trend, its a function in your brain :) she is triggering it, meaning you feel safe listening to her.

[@reydragonclaw1128]

Frfr. Her voice is so like calming. I think her accent also helps, it's like, mesmerizing to listen to her. I could listen to her talk all day lmao

[@Gabryelle_fanpage]

Beauty is PAIN systa ❤!!

[@Atyp1kalnx]

This was my last straw ... That hair colour is GORGEOUS I'm getting mine dyed again😊

[@ElainaAllen]

It looks amazing!! The curls definitely make it even better then it was before, and you were correct when you said that this color looks amazing on you!!

[@KanyeBreast4]

Them curls ain't it

[@neonotcultured]

​@@KanyeBreast4nah they're good and less hastle then using French curls

[@smdumbrunette]

It’s honestly amazing how far African women and men have came and figured out how to care for their natural hair 🙌🏽 love it and mass respect Y’all I didn’t mean this in a bad way at all it’s just that y’all are very talented when it comes to hair and expressing it through your hair. As someone with straight hair we don’t have to do anything to our hair, so I find it amazing how much y’all care for your hair also i meant from literally the existence of humans like duh we been around long enough for us to know stuff can’t y’all take a compliment

[@joytaboh1219]

Africans always knew how to care for their hair. We literally have the best hair. Western world black people are the people truly learning how to care for the natural hair

[@andrajurubitamarin5379]

​ @joytaboh1219 bcs other places in the world dont know how to tk care of their hair,lmao! And tking care u mean torture the hair,adding fake one and not keeping the natural very heavy and very curly hair u hv,right? Wow- on point🤣👌 Please,just please🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@im._anne9526]

I’m sorry but what? I understand that you meant well, but people in general find way to take care of themselves. We are smart beings. But I understand that you meant well, but your comment may lead to misunderstandings 😅

[@joytaboh1219]

@@andrajurubitamarin5379 I mean taking care of natural hair. For the longest time people in Africa used wool to stretch their hair and had the most natural oils for the hair. My grandma always took the best care of my hair. Most Africans wear their hair out or they have lower cuts based on preference. I believe the original comment made a very wrong analysis. If anything people are falling away from the roots of before. The way we used to care for our hairs back then with minimal manipulation. Most older Nigerian movies even show this so well with the ladies and the Bantu knots in their hair or the cornrows. Or even the thread method. That is what I mean when I say we Africans have always known how to care for our hair

[@Simply.karley]

@@andrajurubitamarin5379girl bye.. u not even makin no sense. U js talkin just to talk.

[@jhaziinlefaible7902]

"The life of an African who lives in Africa and has never been anywhere but Africa but still lives an amazing life" is such a mouthfull lol

[@casslesschapvt]

The beauty and culture of black hair is on another level! I love seeing people get their hair done like this! Your stylists slayed and so do you sis 💅✨🩶

[@keysaysassah]

I don't do the pain thing anymore. I'm very open about when I am having pain, especially seeing all the traction hair loss we often experience. I was open with my braider (we're both African, me from the West, her from the East) and afterwards, I never had the same pain again, some discomfort but once she realised where I was feeling pain, she was able to braid more gently and avoided my edges to prevent damage

[@mariyamiller3474]

I completely understand. I used to SUFFER in silence but once it started using the internet more as a kid and seeing how black American woman speak up about their “hair horror stories” I started to speak up for myself but I wish I would have done that earlier because now I have a permanent bald spot from when a girl braided my hair way too tight. When my mom picked me up she was pissed! But I lied and insisted I wasn’t in pain because she paid for it😭. Ever since then I speak up if it hurts too much and I separate my edges before going so that I can protect my hairline lmao

[@Teriiiyakiii]

My mom would take me to an African-run salon to get my hair braided and it was one of the most painful experiences of my childhood. It’s like a thousand tiny people pulling your hair 24/7, but at least I looked cute 😭

[@niceusername740]

A thousand tiny people pulling your hair 24/7 💀

[@JM-vj7we]

Too much pain for me 😮

[@dankmemewannabe7692]

waiting for Alopecia to find our number in the phone book so she can give us a lil call

[@hhbeom]

I was so bitchy abt it as a child that my mother shaved my hair and i was just bald till i was like 6 years old and entered my bougie princess phase (daddys money 💀💀)

[@lemonadie_loves_you]

Those braids are gorgeous!

[@FlagCutie]

I'm always in awe of the artistry involved in caring for black hair! ❤

[@nunujackson272]

Beauty isn’t pain… pain is lost edges and breakage

[@mahoganired8608]

my thoughts exactly..... less painful and loose it would be worth the trip

[@bealoved6550]

I can’t understand why women equate the two! My Mom could braid your hair and you can’t tell she’s braiding! It’s unnecessary, and it’s not cool to put people through that torture. That’s why I don’t get braids done by these shops.

[@Kingofthenet2]

Facts and I have a sensitive scalp, there’s absolutely no way this would work for me 🤣🤣

[@aissatalandoure367]

some ppl r diff as a african girl growing up I NEVER LOST MY HAIR OR EDGES as tghtly as they braids and my hair is LONG still

[@jannawillemina]

@@aissatalandoure367 I took me almost 10 years to grow my edges and bald spots back. I only braid my own hair. No African salon comes near my hear anymore. I would rather let my hair braid by a white girl…

[@abbyb3866]

It should never hurt when putting braids in your hair! Tight braids are extremely damaging to hair and scalp.

[@CharityEkezie]

Right. But the beginning part where your hair is twisted and the extension is added in for the first time always hurts cos it slightly tugs your hair. But when that part is over the rest really doesn't.

[@Dr.RoseQuartz]

That's what I'm thinking Why would it hurt?? Is it too tight or something? Doesn't that causes hair loss and alopecia

[@lorrainedouze8337]

​@@Dr.RoseQuartz yes✔️💯😥

[@ollap.4457]

​​@@Dr.RoseQuartzit does. Her edges are receding 😮

[@Dr.RoseQuartz]

@@ollap.4457 guess I won't be getting my hair braided in Africa lol

[@malak-waleed15.]

I love her self-confidence♡♡♡

[@vermontwrites7182]

That colour is super pretty. Looks amazing!

[@toffeeflake8672]

My god she’s gorgeous, like stunning. I wanna be as beautiful as you ma’am 😭😭

[@sourxche44ies99]

Remember to capitalize the G in God and yes , she is

[@sorority5018]

​@sourxche44ies99 oh my god it doesn't matter.

[@soniakids6427]

​@@sorority5018it does...

[@stephaniejar3884]

​@sourxche44ies99 remember that correcting others is rude.

[@Fredrick-nx9bp]

​@@stephaniejar3884it's not rude

[@ItsonlyMarah]

Those braids are so CLEEAAAAN AND STUNNING

[@Mone333Williams]

I never been to the mother land 😅..but...I got some "Cleopatra bob" braids back when I was 8/9 yrs old (99ish) and THEY HURT SO BAD 😢...headache bad..u touch a braid it'll snap bad..u gotta keep oil sheen so they don't sting bad..i can't wear a scarf all night bad 🤦🏾‍♀️but they were so neat.. even sized..smelled like tea tree oil..laid and fit my face. Will I do it again?! Nope. that day I realized what "tender headed" was. I can't do braids but they look beautiful 😩🤌🏾💎🙋🏾‍♀️

[@EmiLeftTheChat]

The curls were chefs kiss!

[@Skysky-yx1id]

Omg so beautiful

[@gerriashe3593]

Had my hair braided in Ghana 🇬🇭 this past April and it didn’t hurt. The braids depend on who’s doing them. Looked amazing, lasted for almost 2 months and were cheap. Would definitely get my hair braided in Africa again.

[@shanice017]

Everything is perspective. Your level of sensivity is not the same as every other person. Had braids done in Ghana and it hurt like hell. I barely kept it in for a month because I have every sensitive scalp. The pain is relative to sensivity for sure.

[@SimpliiCoco]

I got my hair braided in Takoradi; my hairdresser was sadly nonsense

[@becca187]

As a African lady getting ur hair braided in africa is amazing (minus the pain) it’s always so beautiful and although I’m not in Africa I have always loved getting my hair in africa, luvvvvv ur vids ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@EmanuelFamily-sf2hu]

Stunning results! 😍

[@PianissimoMe]

Omg u look amazing!!!

[@teshamiller6001]

And 4: Your edges will most likely come out because they’re going to braid your deepest thoughts and repressed memories.

[@abstractara5349]

😅😢😂 True.

[@divinestarearth]

😅😅😅

[@charmainephasoana6850]

Shouldn't have laughed this hard😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@aissatalandoure367]

some ppl r diff as a african girl growing up I NEVER LOST MY HAIR OR EDGES as tghtly as they braids and my hair is LONG still

[@rebeccadixon4645]

I was about to type the same thing, and you beat me to the jump! Also, It's not worth losing your edges: Your hairline should NOT start behind your ears!

[@marykennedy007]

those braids are so pretty ngl. getting the same colour fr>>

[@Amarachi5]

Amazing braids and amazing color 🥰😍 fits you really well sis 🔥🔥

[@acroalayna]

You're voice is so peaceful

[@NeoStef]

THOSE LINES ARE CLEAN OMG!! The final result is gorgeous, that's totally your colour. ♡♡

[@Deejay12714]

things i love about this woman 1. shes beautiful 2. shes brave 3. she has a beautiful accent 4. shes grateful (theres more but i dont wanna list sm)

[@cutie_sweetiee]

You're really representing our continent well👏🏽❤️

[@suhanisrivastava9546]

My thin Asian hair could never😭😭😭

[@HumshiniMadhan]

" now I chose this colour of extensions because it makes my skin pop, like I love the colour of my skin" Just made my day😊 edit: I wasn't trying to be mean, its just that I have seen many people (including myself) having a hard time on loving their skin, and I just see this as a encouragement. btw tysm for the likes I have never had so much

[@RoxelanaLisowska]

Why? I also like my skin colour

[@buffalobuffalo8964]

​@@RoxelanaLisowskaye that's a good thing!

[@vergil8833]

If you saw a tall blond blue eyed nordic guy say this I bet you would not praise him for it, so why are you now?

[@missqt48]

@vergil8833 have a day off!

[@MikuoIrl]

@@vergil8833sigh why would i praise a white person for being white. cmon now.

[@girlwithafunnyhat11]

I can't help but think how skilled the braiders are; as well as the endurance and patience on both parties- the person with the braids and the braider. It looked so pretty when you are done!

[@laranobady12]

u hair looks so nice

[@tedtalksrock]

She has an amazing accent. 😍 I could listen all day.

[@moonangelz]

I am a white woman and don't know a lot about black women's hair, but I always find these types of videos interesting and I always learn something. Thank you!

[@slutofsaigon]

aww

[@user-wv3mf1xh9z]

Please someone tell me that why they need to do this to protect their hair. I always thought they do this because that is very fancy and stylish but now i am curious to know. Please tell meeee!!

[@Hiiiii6467]

@@user-wv3mf1xh9zI think it protects it from mechanical damage and manipulation. But I also don’t really get it because the hair styles pull so tightly on the scalp which is really bad for the hair follicles

[@nowhere.to.be_]

Braids were originally from white culture tho?

[@Mrs.Smarter]

@@user-wv3mf1xh9z These styles can help, but they can damage hair too. I don’t recommend the added hair since it isn’t necessary and it can weigh down the follicle. Protective styles are only protective depending on how they're done, but the goal is to protect the ends (the oldest part of the hair) and the rest of the hair, of course. 🙂 The hair can be protected better by simply putting it in two big braids (like Dutch/French braids or cornrows) and wrapping the ends of the braids into their own braided bun(s) since the goal is to protect the hair from heat (damage), chemical(s) (damage), tension (damage), excessive tangling, and to protect the ends- or at least that's how I view it. 😊

[@always_b_natural703]

I lived in Nigeria. I used to visit my neighbor when she got her hair done. She had so much hair, some styles would take 2 days to complete. The styles were always amazing!

[@chicken]

Protective styles shouldn't be causing pain! It defeats the purpose. Hair should be protected, not hurt.

[@Chortle.]

CHICKENNNNNNNNNNNNN

[@sheniawilliams6124]

They'll braid the little baby hair you didn't know you had! Great talent!😊

[@sheridan8766]

I’m Jamaican I love when the African ladies braid my hair (my pain tolerance is super high so I really don’t feel anything) but it’s always so neat❤

[@Sas-rf9sy]

It's refreshing to see somebody not only accepting their skin color but also fully embrace it and loving it.

[@bunnyhaze6385]

You’re right that the red color makes your skin pop! The color and style are gorgeous ❤

[@user-oo7bh9xi2x]

AHH SO PRETTY 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@pmerancier]

When I get knotless braids installed, it never hurts.

[@CharityEkezie]

It didn't untill she got to the middle. My hair is thick there so it needed to be grabbed tight

[@chipomwape3668]

​@@CharityEkezie I am African, and yes, braids hurt. However, we have been going through that pain for so long that if it doesn't hurt, you think that the braids won't stay for a long time. You feel like you have been ripped off😂😅😂

[@shayshay7409]

​@@chipomwape3668 nah I've had my hair braided in an Aftican shop and it SHOULDN'T hurt unless they're braiding too tight

[@chipomwape3668]

@Shay Shay That's the point. They shouldn't hurt, but they do, especially if you are tender headed. Was it an African shop anywhere else other than Africa? If yes, then they may have adjusted to suit the environment where they are braiding.

[@bethd656]

Thin edges

[@moumitaroy1015]

"It's cheap" "It's going to hurt" "It will look amazing" My definition of beauty is pain❤

[@scavengingcrow3498]

They turned out gorgeous!!!

[@approachingetterath9959]

accents from african languages are definitely some of my favourites. it sounds so soft and elegant

[@deiey]

Man, all these people in the comments I have a disorder that sounds made up called “hair grooming syncope” where if I am in a certain position for too long, and my scalp is being pulled + heat, I PASS out As a kid, my parents and grandma used to give me so much drama for not letting them do my hair. Then picture day 5th grade I fell to the floor while my mom straightened my hair. They all thought I had diabetes 😂 Moral of the story, people’s scalps are at different sensitivity levels, from hard headed all the way until it’s a literal medical condition Be kind y’all :)

[@fizzypop6552]

Fr. These people are taking this way too seriously.If she's wrong they can correct and move on without attacking her,jeez

[@Julisa_Monique]

Shoot if it hurt it aint worth it..i grew up with painful braids and i will never do that to my head again

[@loveonly259]

Her energy Issa vibe 🖤✨🖤🧿

[@Seraphim1234]

GIRL I LOVE HOW IT LOOKS ON YOU❤😍😍

[@The_Avery]

I could listen to her talk all day, her voice is enchanting and so soothing!!!

[@aliciajean38]

“Super sensitive scalp” check 🙋‍♀️

[@davidmella1174]

Girl it hurts to get your hair braided like that THE hairstylist is braiding her hair from her scalp which is super painful!

[@muddybudgie]

Your braids are lively but I adore your natural hair too. Soo pretty.

[@qquack1950]

I really love the colour u chose

[@Shanise866]

I got my hair done in Uganda, and it did NOT hurt. I asked the young lady not to braid it tight, and she did NOT. My hair lasted for a long time without her trying to pull my brains out! Yes, very inexpensive!

[@SerenitysOcean]

Same here! I was very fortunate to travel with my friend to visit her family there. Loved every moment

[@oke.ok.k]

i have a super tender head , i have pain very fast even when brushing alone . I just dont like ppl braiding my hair.

[@laptop.account]

it depends ur hair type

[@adventures.withmel]

As someone who is tender headed, I feel you on the pain part!!! 😭😭 especially if the person who is working with you is not tender headed, you will, for sure feel the pain! 😭😭

[@Mone333Williams]

I can't take it 😅😅...I be wanting braids bad too..but it took a braider 3 days to do micros 2 braiders the last time I got micros..I got Cleopatra braid once and couldnt put a scarf on the braids were so tight. I saw how ppl edges was and said no thank u. I seen some BEAUTIFUL goddess braids..2 strand twists like Jimbo box braids..long, mid back and I want them..but as a tender head..I need delicacy 🤌🏾🤦🏾‍♀️

[@adventures.withmel]

Yes!! I get that

[@SthoMkhumbane-vx4tl]

Cheap no, painful for days , beautiful yes😂😂

[@ani_4797]

African accents are just so satisfying to listen to

[@ewuraakua9653]

Lived in Ghana and my braids didn't hurt I made sure I always reminded them if it does they stop never had any problem

[@CherryBomb651]

So true! I'm 13 and live in UAE but I'm from Nigeria, my mom would braid in the extensions for me it hurt so bad i buzzed my hair.

[@sossoft]

I miss living in Dubai. My hair was always neatly done. Way cheaper and better than in Canada.

[@i_collect_mushrooms]

Your hair looks amazing! 🤩

[@vexarchive1941]

Girl, those look amazing on you! They look so beautiful!😢😍

[@imani5380]

As a fellow African, I approve of this ❤🎉

[@FiReArNoK]

$20 for these beautiful box braids and I'm paying a king's ransom for my loc maintenence 😭😭😭😭

[@kdonnellyc1974]

It looks good. You were right that colour makes your skin pop

[@redjywhynot111]

omg i love your accent so much its just so mesmerizing, its just so pleasing to listen to omggggg❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Sahalathepatahta]

Your voice is so nice to listen to. I rewatched this video like 5 times to hear you speak.

[@dancingmango143]

I got my hair braided by a Cameroonian woman in Morocco. Let me tell you, my scalp was screaming. I had to take them out after 2 weeks because I was seeing the follicles pulled from my edges. Never again 😭

[@hxneynwilic]

You weren't kidding out about the extension color, it looks soooo good !!!

[@imaginenotkn0wingsofie]

IT ATE!! girl that color make your skin POP

[@rae_vennicole]

Regarding the pain, sometimes it depends on the sensitivity of the scalp. Also, some braiders have heavy hands that can contribute to the pain. Overall if it’s really painful and tight, you should let the braider know to loosen them before proceeding. Sleeping with a painful scalp is the worst.

[@CharityEkezie]

Exactly. I have low pain threshold and my scalp is quite sensitive. I don't know how people don't get that not everyone feels pain while braiding

[@didyallseethat499]

True but the breakage around the edges is saying otherwise 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@CharityEkezie]

@@didyallseethat499 that had nothing to do with braiding. I braid my hair once a year.

[@anamerandom5147]

Honestly African Americans love to claim that Africans get their edges pulled out during braiding or simply don’t have edges. When in reality it’s simply not a trend or custom for Africans to do their edges. If you have a hairline you have edges but having edge’s doesn’t mean they’re gonna be done. Them not being done does not mean that they don’t have edges. I don’t see what the big deal is with slicked edges but okay 🤷🏾‍♀️ Just stop bothering us about them because we obviously don’t care.

[@TheBreechie]

@@CharityEkezieI suspect people aren’t aware you are tender scalped because you don’t mention it in the video… I had to search the comment section for mention of it - Also there is a pinned post that’s rather nasty so I suspect people are now just saying it to be rude back

[@rainnmoon114]

"The pain we have to go through as black women". No. We dont HAVE to go through that pain, we choose to. If my hair style hurts, it probably isn't good for my hair or my scalp.

[@shonthomas5131]

I think she mean this part and in general

[@apara2005]

Preach!!! My hair causes no pain because of just wear it natually, in an afro.

[@Kingofthenet2]

Facts

[@pumpyourselfup7683]

She is promoting Pickmeisha Vibes

[@ceerd2094]

Yes

[@pastelrave7432]

Oooo yes girlie you look amazing

[@peacefulinvasion684]

You look beautiful both with and without those braids. Also the red looks amazing on you!

[@happyrobloxplaysjj4494]

I love when my African moma does my hair . Scalp never hurts hair be nice and neat and she has growing hands .. I always fall asleep in the chair ..😂💕

[@youtlastbraincells]

1. true 2. TRUE 3. TRUUUUUUUUUEEEEE

[@MaddieMcShane-pq8sj]

THOSE BRAIDS ARE DROP DEAD GORGEOUS!!! You slay braids! I could never rock them the way you do! And yes, I know how late I am to this. I just had to say something about these braids!

[@nnikkij7777]

IM GOING TO ASK IF THEY CAN MAKE THEM LOOSE AND IM GOING TO PAY THEM MUCH MORE BECAUSE THEY DESERVE MORE FOR THEIR GREAT QUALITY WORK. LOVE THESE LADIES❤