HAIRSTYLIST EXPOSES WHY WIGS ARE NOT A PROTECTIVE STYLE

[@joybanks4974]

I think some people are addicted to back to back braids and weaves. They care more about the style than their own hair and scalp.

[@CoffeeCuties777]

I agree unfortunately 🤎

[@Ms_Introvert_4_Life]

I agree

[@denyshadials5702]

Indeed they do.

[@akaced]

PREACH!

[@joyceg7859]

It don’t make no sense. I seen a girl south the same length of hair as the weave she got FOR WHAT ???! AND before they did the install they didn’t trim off all the damage they they really should have. It’s crazy.

[@sherwood9917]

How can it be called a "protective style" when so many wear wigs 364 out of 365 days of the year? What are they protecting? At which point do they actually start to enjoy their real hair? It's so boring to see so many of us walking around in the same "uniform".

[@MsDemile28]

It’s the new normal. The women and girls look like clones to me

[@akaced]

THIS! And the only time its not on is when its to show off length? Then its back to wigs and weave again. There is nothing protective about it, if your hair is still growing its out of pure luck. Our hair isnt some disability it thrives in extreme heat and humid weather conditions. It can still thrive in the winter with enough water and grease lol, there is no reason for us to hide the crown away almost all yr along

[@bluevillsplash]

I can't tell. Only ppl who compliment my hair are non-blacks. A BW is usually the first to say I should cut it or get dread. And it's beautifully 😍 thick and grows healthy

[@bibaolaitan5189]

This!!!!, This!!! and This!!!...

[@RestingVirgoFace]

Yes I say they look like they came from a factory off of an assembly line.

[@KeishaCharmaine]

Thanks for addressing this! We have to wash and condition our hair regularly if we want it to be moisturized, healthy and hygienic!

[@CoffeeCuties777]

💯🤎🤎🤎

[@Spokentruths725]

They be screaming “wigs grew my hair” and only like two women can actually show healthy results smh

[@CoffeeCuties777]

Right smh 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@donnamoore5977]

My sister is one with healthy hair results,she’s been wearing wigs before they really became a thing about 30 years now. She never does the straight back braids she twist her hair . Her routine is so simple an it has worked for her. She takes those twist out every week and does the install over. Nobody touches her hair.

[@kalisunset]

Nicki Minaj wore nothing but wigs and her hair is nice and healthy, and that goes for alot of these stars, but its how you take care of your natural hair under that wig that matters🤷🏽‍♀️

[@OGseoulite]

@@donnamoore5977wigs have been a thing for centuries hun…. She ain’t THAT old lol😂😂😂

[@donnamoore5977]

@@OGseoulite of course they’ve always been a thing. Not like they’re now,my sister never glued her wigs down she took them off every night and she still does. What folks are doing with these wigs now is ridiculous. I’d never sew a wig on my head nor keep nasty braids in for months at a time. I’d do it the old school way.

[@akaced]

Wigs are not and never have been a protective style. I just posted a video about how the hatred of Afro hairit is building the economy of multiple other countries and i plan on going deeper into why the protective hairstyle narrative is pushed on to us sooo much when it comes to wigs, weaves and extensions in general. We THINK wigs grow the hair because when the wig comes off, all the new growth is more obvious, however that same growth would have still happened even without the wigs and weave. Wigs and weave dont lead to hair retention. All those celebs you see taking of their wigs to show off their loongg hair, its not because of the wigs or weaves, its because of A. genetics and B. they have professional hairstylists that are fully AWARE of the damage this styles do, so they know how to go in to repair the hair and keep retention. People are more obsessed with how their hair LOOKS than how their hair FEELS and its a big issue because it leads to impatience. That same impatience is what causes people to do hairstyles back to back and it causes people to not handle their hair with care. You cant care for your hair if you are frustrated with its natural texture. EVERY hair texture has its weaknesses, there is no reason for us to act and think our hair texture is the weakest link. If our hair NEEDS to be hidden and NEEDS protective styling then so do other textures... and yet those textures dont need styling to GROW. They dont need wigs or weave to grow. This is all about mental health imo, many of us suffer from Hair Dysmorphia and its taking a looooonnngg time to heal

[@RestingVirgoFace]

I don't 2 strand twist as a so called protective style. I can still wash,condition and moisturize my hair in that style.

[@NamasteInYourLane]

Hair dysmorphia does exist at this point because once I've started really prioritizing my natural hair more over wigs, weaves, and braids and finding ways to style my hair in its natural state, I look at wigs way differently now. I still love braids but most wigs I see on people now look a mess through my eyes. Lol most of the wigs I see black women wearing look clownish in my opinion and I never used to feel that way about wigs.

[@akaced]

@@RestingVirgoFace This is very important and also why i love styles like twists or mini braids. You still see and feel your hair everyday. You still get to wash and moisturize your hair. You get to FEEL your hair daily to know what it needs and what you are doing wrong / right. All that isnt the case when it comes to wigs, weaves and even other extensions. Protective styles that force you to look after your hair before going to bed, are the real deal.

[@akaced]

@@NamasteInYourLane I have started looking at wigs and many extensions differently too when i saw what it did to my mental health and self image. Relying on these things makes you forget your hair. You take out the braiding extensions or take off the wig and suddenly you no longer know where to start or how to do your natural hair. Its crazy to say, but wearing your natural hair out for a looong time, as a person that would previously only add extensions, is a form of therapy. You start to notice your personality change and it will make you wonder y? Once you realised why, you will automatically want to change that by feeling just as confident in your natural hair. I have stopped watching influencers who push the narrative that a "glow up" is only with wigs, weaves, long braids etc... It damages your mental health when you continously watch women that look like bash their hair and talk about how they only LOOK and FEEL good when they dont have their natural hair. I used to look at wigs etc as glam etc but nowadays i view natural hair as glam and clean. in fact, i even feel intimidated (not in a bad way, but in a positive way, dont know how to explain it) when i see another Naturalista somewhere. Lol it just gives me a warm feeling

[@90ejb]

​@@akaced Right. I wore my natural twists for years before j decided to get locs. I like the feeling of getting my hair wet.

[@Shay45]

Too many people mistake protective style for zero maintenance style. You still have to wash, condition, & moisturize your hair when in protective styles!

[@CoffeeCuties777]

💯🤎🤎🤎🤎

[@tarrylove6519]

I noticed my hair was growing in sew in but thinning at the same time. I don’t want long wispy hair. I’m just going to baby my hair back to health.

[@thewordsmith5440]

Did you trim it after taking it down? Did you do protein treatments?

[@akaced]

Its because you can not moisturize your ends when they are under wig. I would recommend anyone who wears many wigs or weaves to get a professional hair stylist for the after care. Length retention comes from keeping old hair moisturized. When your hair is cornrowed, sure you will oil the scalp but there is no way to properly hydrate your hair length. As a result, when taking them down after a month, those ends are more dry and likely to break off when detangling. Mini braids under a wig, is a much much better option.

[@karamelmocha4535]

@@akacedmy friend hair was healthy and down to her waist. She wore her hair in plaits instead of cornrows under her wigs and also gave her wigs a break and would wear her real her out as well

[@Natyourpl8]

@@akacedyou can moisturize the braids though, I mix my leave in with water in a separate bottle and a couple drops of wild growth oil so it doesn’t evaporate quickly. Apply with a nozzle bottle directly on the braids/cornrows. No dehydrated hair. It takes time but worth the effort.

[@suikiemiyazaki5503]

It’s not even the wigs that’s growing the hair it’s the braids under them 😩them wigs ain’t protecting anything but insecurities and I’m speaking from experience. When I stopped wearing wigs and weaves I felt so liberated and empowered. My hair and scalp has never felt better. As always I love your content. !

[@350BMW09]

🎯🎯🎯

[@ixxie.beauty]

This!

[@laurendilaurentis6467]

This. I stopped wearing wigs 6 months ago and I’ve never felt so beautiful and empowered

[@nightxlynxs]

That insecurity line was a bar🎤🔥

[@Laoriginal718]

Braids don’t make your hair grow. Having clean moisturized hair and scalp helps your hair grow.

[@AtlantaAngel84]

I worked with this woman who left a sew in for six months. Everytime I stood by her I would smell a mildew scent from her scalp.

[@laurendilaurentis6467]

There’s no excuse not to wash a six month sew in

[@tenadefiant]

I don't see how her scalp wasn't on fire, and you know she smelled that funk

[@sunmont1461]

@@laurendilaurentis6467omg

[@sparker7768]

Ick.

[@malaikasmith3949]

I I'm 56 years old and never have I seen the wig culture the way it is until recently. My aunts and my grandmother used to wear wigs but mainly when they went to church or to town. These wigs were obviously meant to be taken off and on on a daily basis. And underneath they had healthy washed and greased plaits. We are killing ourselves and our hair with these glued on and too long installations. Imma rock my little fro and can't nobody tell me nothing.

[@ladyd8028]

We are contemporaries, and I don't get it, either. Young women have been sold a bag of bull regarding beauty & convenience.

[@Brandiisbeloved]

then when they see other black women with long natural hair they'll discredit your hard work and patience by saying it's genetics. Saying it's genetics dissolved them out any responsibility of trying to care for their hair

[@ladyd8028]

@Brandiisbeloved Well, some of it IS genetics here. I only have one-third the hair my mom had. (She was a lifelong press-&-curl natural.) But I always seize those teachable moments to encourage the sistren. We're 4c strong, darlin'! 💪🏾

[@Laoriginal718]

Wearing wigs is pretty much an insult to God. It’s like telling him that the hair he gave you isn’t good enough.

[@sparker7768]

​@@Laoriginal718True!

[@Ditavonblair]

wigs and braids are not the issue. Please let’s not put that out there. The only issues here is the fact that people are lazy to actually to take care of their hair. Wigs and braids do help with protecting the hair , especially for someone like me , with 4c hair. Always styling , touching, combing or having my hair rubbing on different materials (clothes, hats , etc ) will cause breakage for me. My hair in its natural state will cause me to have fairy knots , and unnecessary splitting ends , so my hair thrive in a straighten state BUT constantly straightening my hair will cause me more damage. This is where braiding my hair and wigs help me. I personally don’t like how braids look on me so I do wear wigs over it . I love a wig for the simple fact that I like coloured hair without altering my natural black hair colour. To me it’s a smart way of having fun with your hair without the damage. Now I keep my hair braided for 2-3 months at a time. But I wash my hair weekly , moisturizer my hair 3 times a week and cut my split ends every 3 months . My hair is very much thick , full of body, and has growth down my back, past bra strap length. My goal is to have healthy tailbone hair and personally with this routine I know I can be there quick. Before wigs were a thing, back in high school I couldn’t get my hair to past shoulder length because I always had my hands in my hair, styling and combing it every morning. Now personally I’m only growing my hair to prove to myself that I don’t need 3a hair , or to be mix to have long hair for a black girl, so I generally don’t care for my hair to be out for the world to see , I love taking off my wig every night and knowing I have sexy health hair privately. I’m not embarrassed or ashamed of my African 4c textured hair. I don’t think anyone should tell you what you should do to your hair and how you should wear it. Do what you feel is the best for you..but obviously be health about it. God bless.

[@CoffeeCuties777]

Thank you for sharing your experiences with your coily hair and wigs and weaves and good luck on your hair growth goals 🤎🤎🤎

[@beeancaaa]

This.

[@TrippyHippy8694]

💯

[@AmaLoveGoddessTV]

You are embarrassed of your hair. You said you only like to wear your hair for you to see. Problem is I bet the wigs that you wear is not your hair texture. So it’s not just about protecting and growing out your hair. You’d rather wear a looser textured hair.

[@AmaLoveGoddessTV]

You are embarrassed of your hair. You said you only like to wear your hair for you to see. Problem is I bet the wigs that you wear is not your hair texture. So it’s not just about protecting and growing out your hair. You’d rather wear a looser textured hair.

[@ronicmwest]

If you don't take care of your own hair. It will never be a protective style. I love my hair and weaves as well. I just realized I prefer my hair out during gala and holiday season. It just brings out so much glam to me. My fro and all the natural styles. I never got into the wigs. I just prefer a natural looking scalp and I feel like everyone scalp should breathe and feel the air. Don't ask me why I feel this way. I use to like straight her maybe about 10 years ago. Now I prefer curly type weaves or some sort of twists. Crochet, natural hair, twists, and braids(every now and than) are my go to. I may go on a length retention journey one day. I just mostly focus on keeping my hair healthy.

[@CoffeeCuties777]

💯🤎🤎🤎

[@luisestero-s6x]

This is so crazy!! Everyone and their mama is wearing wigs and weaves now every day all day 365 its too much

[@NamasteInYourLane]

Some of them have even put wigs on their children. Black women are way too dependent on wigs and they will argue you down that this is a normal, natural mentality to have.

[@LadyDayK87]

I was only able to bring my hair back to a healthy state by wearing a wig for months. No glue, or sewing and no leave out; just worn with a velvet wig grip band to protect my edges and keep the wig secure. This allowed me to moisturize and massage my scalp daily, shampoo weekly, and not have to manipulate my hair or use gels and hair dye. I don't really care to wear my hair out because of the maintenance required using manipulation and products which cause breakage. I find I'm waaaay more concerned about how my natural hair looks throughout the day and always "fixing" it. My natural hair seems to just be for the enjoyment of myself and my man at home, lol. 😄

[@Laoriginal718]

Why wear it AT ALL? 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@LadyDayK87]

@Laoriginal718 convenience mostly, but also it really helps to maintain the health of my natural hair, which is what I care about the most. I do understand that so many of our sisters' wigs look outlandishly fake, poorly worn, or just cheap, and for some of us, it can feel like a bad reflection on black women some how. If that is the case it really speaks to a core feeling of shame or inadequacy of that individual because the trival choices of someone else concerning their appearance shouldn't affect another person.

[@GreenGorgeousness]

"fixing" your hair all day is a trichotillomania or self love issue, not a styling one.

[@LadyDayK87]

@GreenGorgeousness diagnosising strangers to try to cause shame is a narcissistic trait, not an intellectual observation. Do better.

[@truthserum1271]

My sister wore wigs for 2 years and her hair grew from shoulder length to mid back!

[@CoffeeCuties777]

Yes but did she wear them 2 years straight or was she continuously reapplying the wigs?

[@kimberly6211]

My niece used to always get a sew in and her hair was down to the middle of her back. I used to ask her 'why would you get a sew in when your hair is the same length as the hair their putting in?'She said I don't want to put all that heat on my real hair everyday.

[@AmaLoveGoddessTV]

@@kimberly6211she doesn’t have to put heat in it. She’s saying she doesn’t want to wear curly or kinky hair.

[@daphney_hey3142]

​@AmaLoveGoddessTV how do you know? 😂did she told you that?

[@AmaLoveGoddessTV]

@@daphney_hey3142 she told Kimberly fool

[@Realness111]

My hair grows fast under headband wigs. I twist my hair under my wig cap, not braid. Not flat twists, just twists. I keep up my trims and I also keep it moisturized. Hair growing crazy fast last 5 months. My beautician said whatever I am doing to keep doing because she said I have very little shedding.

[@tashajones3661]

Same but I moisturize my hair and pull it to the back pin it up I wash twice a week

[@CoffeeCuties777]

Are you taking the twist down and washing, retwisting and moisturizing or are you wearing the braids the whole 5 months?

[@Realness111]

@@CoffeeCuties777 wash my hair, condition and moisturize in twists. Each time I wash them they get frizzy and I go to each twist, finger detangle and retwist it. Minimal shedding if you’re careful and don’t rough handle your hair. My shed balls be very minimal.

[@justjools6156]

The hair shake after the cut! 😂😂 I know that feeling when your hair is healthy after being damaged ❤

[@CoffeeCuties777]

🤎🤎🤎🤎

[@AshleyOReilly-d2d]

If wearing socks can make mens hair fall out at the ankles, sports hats can make men bald, wigs can cause baldness too.

[@CoffeeCuties777]

I agree🤎

[@Tishanb]

First, start by taking care and doing our own hair like we use to.

[@CoffeeCuties777]

I agree🤎🤎🤎

[@thewordsmith5440]

Anyone who just puts a wig on their hair and not moisturize it is obviously not doing what they are supposed to do. My hair was the longest when I wore wigs.

[@Realness111]

Ppl get tight braids under wigs and it’s not necessary. They think the tighter the braids the longer they last and thats not true.

[@AmaLoveGoddessTV]

Right I wear plaits or pinned back bun under wigs

[@6ftNaturalBeauty]

The title is crazy. I’m not a wig wearer… however, it appears the issue was that this particular costumer left braids in for 1/4 of the year without shampooing or moisturizing. The wig was not necessarily the issue, the hygiene was.

[@CoffeeCuties777]

Many women leave their wigs in that long but yes if your routine is different you may not experience the same type of damage🤎

[@theghostofumarskoolishere.4632]

The wig is the issue the wig isn’t a protective style it’s meant for a few hours and meant to be taken off not a back to back thing.

[@Laoriginal718]

The wig is and will always be the issue because it’s someone else’s hair

[@Laoriginal718]

@@theghostofumarskoolishere.4632wigs aren’t meant to be worn. They’re meant for the trash bin.

[@coffeebean4356]

@@Laoriginal718wigs are literally meant for the head. It’s not the wigs fault for someone’s insecurities, OR lack of care for their own hair beneath it.

[@melvinaJenkinsDavis]

I wore a front lace wig for years and although my hair grew my crown and edges thinned. It's been 4 years of bring natural and my hair did not grow back thick. I have length and health but lost density. I'm lucky that I have thick strands.

[@CoffeeCuties777]

Oh no! Sorry that happened to you but happy you are back to healthy hair🤎

[@joyceg7859]

Her hair AINT gon be down her back because she gon go do the same shii!

[@CoffeeCuties777]

I hope not🤦🏾‍♀️

[@astarisborn9820]

It is my personal opinion that hair is alive. Your scalp and hair needs to breathe and be exposed to fresh air and sunlight. I don’t go to hairdressers anymore because most of them are literally bald or have badly damaged hair. If they can’t take care of their own hair they will never touch mine!

[@riquittamoore4874]

The scalp is alive and need to be cared for❤️

[@astarisborn9820]

@ I know people don’t believe it but the hair is alive too. Look at the difference between overprocessed chemically altered hair and hair that hasn’t been chemically treated.

[@AtlantaAngel84]

Facts

[@90ejb]

​​@@astarisborn9820Hair also goes through stages. Like changing color due to the seasons.

[@tn2007]

Hair is dead cells. The only thing that is alive is the follicles in your scalp.

[@Clockwork_999]

I love getting my hair news from you! Merry christmas! 🎄

[@CoffeeCuties777]

Thank you so much…Merry Christmas 🎄

[@biancalord488]

My hair does not look like that. It’s an individual basis. having a good diet and the braider’s technique is crucial. This is not for fine, thin, scraggly or fragile hair. My hair is oiled underneath the wig. My hair is thick and long, very little split ends.

[@CoffeeCuties777]

I’m happy to hear you are getting good results while wearing wigs🤎

[@ZHXNEL]

Also these new stylist literally don’t know how to take care of hair. And a lot of braiders are braiding too tight.

[@biancalord488]

@@CoffeeCuties777Thank you. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@howtoglowupfast]

I think I see a shift to embracing natural and heat styles like the 90s, roller sets, hot combs, wraps and even blue magic

[@CoffeeCuties777]

I’m noticing as well 🤎🤎🤎

[@Laoriginal718]

Not enough of a change. I want all weaves and wigs to be illegal

[@Chance754]

Wigs can be very protective WHEN you take IT OFF and wash and moisturize your real hair!!! Constantly gluing down a wig is very unhealthy for your hair.

[@CoffeeCuties777]

I agree🤎

[@lovespellmami]

Trims are necessary if you want healthy hair, some people totally neglect their hair under these wigs 😢

[@CoffeeCuties777]

I agree 🤎🤎🤎

[@roxyc.6825]

I use to wear wigs and it broke off my hairline really bad and made my hair super thin. I stop wearing them and started to take care of my own hair. 3 yrs later I am pass bra strap -thick healthy hair. It's sad, I use to treat the fake hair better than my own. 😑

[@heygirlhey9363]

I grew my hair with sew ins however, it was two months in a sew and one month no protective styles. While in a sew in I washed and conditioned every two weeks.

[@CoffeeCuties777]

I agree If you’re going to wear them then it is definitely best to take care of the hair underneath🤎

[@heygirlhey9363]

@@CoffeeCuties777 absolutely once I grew my hair out I haven’t Worn a sewin in two years .

[@msladytmsladyt]

I had a lady ask me who wears their real hair I said me I always do I will be so glad when we bring back wearing real hair I understand switching it up but not all the time

[@CoffeeCuties777]

Right🤎🤎🤎

[@joyceg7859]

It’s either long or short but it’s ALWAYS damaged why ??! Bad styles and practices.

[@katkammy9478]

These can be protective styles as long as ppl take care of the hair underneath it. I also think ppl need to start going to licensed & seasoned hairdressers for hair care in btwn the wigs and weaves if they aren’t going to care for their hair themselves. I have a friend who wears wigs and weaves pretty consistently but she goes to a hairdresser for regular trims and for her biweekly washes etc and her hair is thriving. Learning how to care and protect what’s underneath is truly how the hair will thrive.

[@kittydollsxo189]

Yeah it's very important to wash and conditioner hair every two weeks and skip the constant blow-dry . I had no problem with my ends until I started leaving my braids in way too long.

[@CoffeeCuties777]

💯🤎🤎🤎

[@RestingVirgoFace]

The weaves don't even look good. Its 2 extreme my sister use 2 wear a headband wig u couldn't tell it wasn't her hair. Someone also needs 2 do a deep dive on hair dye. Dye will take your hair out that's what happened 2 my mom and sister hair.

[@CoffeeCuties777]

Yes hair dye is definitely damaging as well…I’ll definitely add that as a topic to cover🤎

[@lemiraburnette6659]

Ack!!! I’m not ready to go grey 😂. But this upcoming appointment will tell me if it’s time. I’m not fully sure, but I think I’m starting to react to the color. Hair dye definitely changes the integrity of the hair if not properly cared for.

[@kam1776]

Truth. My hair was thin AF when I was dying it regularly

[@Nille0212]

I don’t understand how you can keep a weave in your hair for 4 months! I wore my first…FIRST…sew-in when I was 42 for my family reunion in 2022. I was miserable!!! I was used to begin able to easily get to any itch on my scalp when it happened and without a rattail comb to do it! I only wore it for a week and I had trouble take that mess out! I wanted to wash my hair and scratch my scalp. 😂😂😂 And I missed my curls. I didn’t even recognize myself with straight hair. I feel sorry for the lady in the video. She thought she was doing what she should be doing and it backfired. I would love for you to react to the video where the woman took down her weave after 4 months and how much dirt and buildup was on her scalp.

[@lifeismagical3123]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@CoffeeCuties777]

Omg 🥹thank you so much…merry Christmas 🎄

[@lifeismagical3123]

@@CoffeeCuties777yes ma’am you too!🎄❤❤

[@sparker7768]

What's insane to me is the amount of time and effort people are putting into wigs and "bundles", while taking less than minimal care of their own hair and scalps 😶

[@SpiritualWarrior96]

I just cut my locs off and I retwist my hair in two-strand twist every week or two weeks depending on how my hair looks in a week once my hair grows back to the length I want it I'm putting the wigs up once again but until then a wig it is 🤷🏽‍♀️ p.s I don't glue my wigs I just put my headwrap on I don't know how to do wigs foreal

[@joyceg7859]

Hair is like stockings y’all it can’t really repair itself how y’all think. Whatever is damaged must go. It’s not gonna rejuvenate. Cut the deadness off and then use a bond repair system like Olaplex so it can strengthen those freshly cut hair n protect it from “”””” ever “””” getting to that level of damage again.

[@RACrochetDesign]

Im terrified of wearing a wig period even with following the correct procedures. I wear an Afro 90% and go to the beauty college and get a trim. I only wear my braids a month max. Health of your hair is key whether you want short, medium, length hair.

[@minniemi5918]

It’s not the wigs it’s the braids underneath that need to be tended to you can style wear your weaves just make sure you moisturize an oil your hair for proper Growth etc underneath

[@CoffeeCuties777]

I agree….and I’ll add making sure you are washing and conditioning your hair as well🤎🤎🤎

[@sunmont1461]

If you are not touching and or seeing your hair…you probably losing your hair. Clip ins over weave. You can remove and see the condition of your hair

[@ebonyjohnson3114]

The problem is many don’t take care of their hair the way it should be. Wigs can be protective styling but how are you actually caring for your hair when it’s time to do the take down? Many women don’t know what it means to actually take care of their hair properly. Not getting regular trims, deep conditions etc…

[@CoffeeCuties777]

I agree🤎

[@lifeismagical3123]

I don’t know if this was by sheer coincidence that you’d make this video right after I was just looking for a video on this subject! I was literally googling if wigs including glue less wigs and if wigs in general were hindering hair growth for some people. I found that even wearing glueless wigs can cause oil gland blockages. Thank you for the video and Merry Christmas sister.

[@CoffeeCuties777]

Thank you for watching…merry Christmas 🎄

[@Mizzchillz]

If you not taking care of your hair under your wigs or braids that’s what happens. You won’t know what works unless you truly take care of your hair and that may take time . Pray over your hair for wisdom god will lead you ..Keeping it moisturize eating healthy drinking lots of water taking vitamins. Working out.. and let’s add not let everyone in your hair or trimming it is key. Not everyone should be in your head. And if you do go to a stylist make sure she trust worthy .. do what works for you ❤ and christ will lead the way 1 Corinthian <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="675">11:15</a>

[@Michelles_Daughter]

Merry Christmas!🎄🎁

[@ocky88]

Nothing will “protect” your hair if you overdo it. Wigs should be only for very special occasions and short term (like a week). Braids should also be no more than 2x a year and should still be kept clean and moisturized

[@MyelleSunsetPhotography]

I just think of hats when I think wigs same concept covers your hair no light no air. Look what happens when men wear hats too long "balding" and "thinning". Women all day everyday can say otherwise but every wig install online you see the woman getting her hair done either has a receding hairline barely any edges or thin hair.

[@MyelleSunsetPhotography]

Forgot their other defense is that their hair gets long how many have you seen long BUT thin long BUT no edges and hairline like a 50 year old man.

[@Bebe-de6hk]

Do you know what salon she went to? I live in LA and I’m about to cut my locs and go loose natural and looking for salon and I found a salon that does this kind of regimen of braid down wigs/weaves 3 months then a trim deep conditioner, repeat.

[@charmaineespeut4627]

What sucks is that her hair grew but it was so damaged she couldn't keep it

[@CoffeeCuties777]

Yep 👍🏾

[@babyg7796]

Chile…but when you tell people you need to wash black hair often to help it grow they call you crazy….Braids 24/7 can and WILL cause breakage!

[@CoffeeCuties777]

💯🤎🤎🤎🤎

[@Sweetdreamz313]

A lot of synthetic and Karen fibers chew off hair it’s best to get a decent sew in that’s protected or wear a good quality wig cap and moisturize your real hair or it will break off

[@CoffeeCuties777]

Yes I talked about this in my video about Kanekalon hair🤎🤎🤎

[@BrittaniMyChelle]

So, it wasn’t the wig it was not caring for the hair underneath the wig and going to a stylist whose specialty was probably just wig installs and not natural hair care? I’ve grown my natural hair plenty of times while wearing wigs and never lost my edges. Again it comes down to operator error not wigs or products in most cases. I’m totally against long term wig wear. I take my wig and wig cap off every night and keep my hair moisturized. But don’t villainize the wig when it is the person.

[@bunnybeeyou8026]

I think we as black women have to be ok with what it takes to have long hair. We have to be ok with our hair not lasting weeks on end. Some women need to care for their hair more than once a week (wash condition treat), and thats ok. I've been studying how other races of women take care of their hair ( dermatologists say that our scalps function the same regardless), and its all about the scalp, then they treat the hair separately The process of relearning your hair is not easy, but it'll be worth it.

[@CoffeeCuties777]

I agree🤎🤎🤎

[@brian_Austin27]

Yes ur not supposed to have wigs 24/7

[@User-q8d9j]

you should def be washing then your hair so it wont get matted and braids are so nice they keep your hair detangled

[@toyathebossy1]

I live in LA and I can testify that the beautician out her are horrible. I’ve lost faith and I resort to doing my hair at home or when I go back to Chicago to visit family.

[@olidoce2348]

Happy Hollidays ✨✨✨

[@Butterfly1798]

It’s protecting because maybe their talking about not applying heat or color to natural hair so wigs are good for that.

[@truthserum1271]

Abra does 6 month sew ins🧵 but she is adamant about scalp and hair care during the process.

[@matxalenc8410]

The singer?

[@JaneDoane]

?

[@CoffeeCuties777]

How does she properly do scalp and hair care with a 6 month sew in?

[@Queen._sam_]

Love 💗 it!

[@CoffeeCuties777]

🤎🤎🤎

[@Serenityblu23]

Who is north smith?

[@MrsMacaroni]

Nara Smith is a influencer who does TT where she makes things from scratch; that’s the most basic explanation of who she is

[@ladyd8028]

​@@MrsMacaroniThanks! 👍🏾

[@laurendilaurentis6467]

Can you make the interface of your video better please? It’s becoming too difficult to watch. Save the tiktok’s to your computer and import them into your video editor so that we can see the tiktok’s, not the entire screen of your computer

[@CoffeeCuties777]

Hello 👋🏾 thanks for the recommendations…I currently use streamyard to edit and I’m not very tech savvy so I’m not sure how to do that. Can you email me at [e-mail] with more details on how to improve the quality…thank you🤎

[@laurendilaurentis6467]

@@CoffeeCuties777 Messaged!

[@Kaylove372]

Braids are one of the worst hair styles for black people. Black people need to realize hair styles should be taken out every week or couple days. Braids have taken out so many edges. Also Braiders be shaving off loose hair to make it look so perfect. Braids give people headaches also.

[@CoffeeCuties777]

I agree🤎