Why I Stopped Wearing Wigs
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- This video is about why I stopped wearing wigs!
Now, just to be clear, I am SURE i will wear wigs again in the future or maybe clips ins. I am a hair blogger after all but I needed a break! People thought that I would cover up my short hair soon after cutting it but, truth be told, I haven't had that urge! The thing is, wigs are beautiful and I love them BUT I want to show the world my OWN beauty. I don't want to hid it.
What do you think about wigs? I don't always find the best words to express myself but let's continue the conversation below! xo
Whenever I see a black lady with her natural hair, her pretty facial features get enhanced !
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Totally relate to this video. Was a wigaholic for years until I realized that I didn’t feel pretty or like I looked right without wigs. Like you, I began to feel like my thin, fine natural hair didn’t look the way I wanted it to look. I decided to quit cold turkey for a year to force myself to confront my face and my hair. That was 4 years ago and I haven’t gone back to wigs. I don’t have a “I stopped wearing wigs and now my hair is waist length” testimony. However, my edges have grown back in and now I’m reconciled with my hair as it grows from my head.
mimiluau Love THIS!
OMG I just promised myself yesterday no more wigs ....now I'm nervous about how I'll look everyday but oh well
I really like your story!! :)) I feel the same, I've started wearing my hair natural & I don't want to be obsessed with it (products, length check etc), but yes just want to enjoy and be reconciled to it as it's been in weaves, braids etc for so long.
Any advice on how I can wear my hair while my edges are growing back from wearing frontals? I want to lose the wig, I do have hair, but my hairline is thin due to the friction of 3 years of frontals.... How did you wear your hair the 1st few months?
Kysha Hampton I did a lot of styles with bangs and forward bouffants, pinning them in such a way to hide my thin edges. Eventually it got to a point that I really didn’t care and just wore my edges the way they are. But if it’s significantly bad, they sell the hair fibers/powder (I know there’s an easily accessible brand called Toppik (NaturalMe4C on YT used it when her hair was thinning there is a higher end brand called Grace Microfibers that a trichologist I follow on Instagram recommends) that make your edges look fuller whilst they grow out without requiring too much manipulation, allowing you to do whatever style you want.
You dont need a wig, you're just super amazingly, exquisitely gorgeous with your natural hair.
Thank you love! x
You welcome darling. Love your look and cool Instagram posts
thembalami ndlovu YEAH, BUT BE VERY HONEST...MANY BLACK MEN DON'T APPRECIATE IT!!
onedayatatimeu Don't date them. There are many black men who love natural hair.
MNEME CALLIOPE On Black Women?....Ok.
I wore my first wig to an outdoor graduation of several hundred students in 95+ degree weather. I almost passed out and had to be helped. . Never wore a wig again.
MeeMee Lolllll smiling, girl you are too much! But they can get hot!!!
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Why was the graduation being held on a desert??
I burst into laughter when i read this which isn't good since you didn't have a good experience but the way you wrote is quite hilarious. Glad you are ok :)
A lot of people natural hair would look so much better than the wig they wear.
I’ve seen some horrible wigs and probably have worn some too.
yes, wished my Mom and Sisters would realized that
yes, being an avid wig wearer... I stay with more natural textured wigs to avoid having to straighten my hair to blend in at the hairline. You can't go too cheap... ... they don't last too long... they get frizzy and horrible looking...
I wish my hair was better than a wig.
I have no hair and all my hair is gone because of my condition. So putting a wig, even if it looks fake. I feel alot better. That feeling because I can se my scalp.
I just don’t see myself spending hundreds of dollars of my own money on a good wig. I used to have lots of cheaper wigs back in the day when I was relaxed. But now that I’m natural I just feel so self conscious wearing them! I much prefer my own hair now.
I can relate it's like who are u with natural hair I gotta stop wearing them unless I want to I have some spots in my head that I'm embarrassed about can't walk around like that .don't know what to do but I'm ready to be done.and I wear expensive wigs wow ready to stop
My true struggle was with hair extensions, not wigs. I have tried everything from sew-ins to kinky twists to crochet. The sew-ins looked awful and so fake, yet I wore them to get past my awkward phase after someone commented on how much better I look with them. After the awkward phase I was still addicted to extensions, but I wore kinky twists and box braids. Whenever I would take a break from the braids I felt so ugly. My real hair looked too thin and it shrunk up too short. It was tangled and knotted. I literally cried one detangling session, I was so exhausted with my 4c hair. I mean without the extensions, my whole personality would change. I was shy and soft spoken, instead of my usual upbeat self. I wouldn't go out with friends on those weekends. When the extensions were back in, I felt beautiful and sassy again. It was not a good place for my self esteem to be in. I finally broke the cycle two weeks ago and decided to loc my hair. Now I fall in love with my reflection everyday
Bianca Elise looking at these braids and i just cannot face doing another kinky twist braid detangle weave etc....my hair wants to loc itswlf AT ALL times....lol...maybe i should just loc the thing!!!!help
Kids and Toys Yes! My hair was not breathing either. It grew from 1 inch to apl with the "help" of extensions. Then the retention was stagnant at that same apl for 3 years! Protective style my butt
sharon sharon The last time I took my crochet hair out after 5 weeks, my cornrows underneath were trying to loc at the roots. Jesus helped me through that detangling session haha. I figured I should listen to my hair this time and actually loc it. If you are done with frustrating wash days and that dreaded weave-take-down-day, locs may be for you 😂
Bianca Elise wown...talk about affirmation on point ...lol i forgt about this comment and tried to crochet my hair last night ...Jesus take the wheel. I didnt get past the cornrow stage detanglin was tooo painfull and loooong!! am just slapping a wig on it today ..i got kids i donot have the time nomore lol...and my hubby was like ur hair always trying to loc be happy loc it...ur mssge is a timely reminder..thanku so much...off to do the school run lol
This is so encouraging thank you for sharing!! I’ve been dealing with the same feelings. Taking out my knotless braids this weekend and giving my hair some love!
Wigs are ok but I think it's gets boring to see women wear them all the time. Natural hair is more unique and fun. I wish more black female celebrities would ditch the wigs. Makes all black women look the same after a while.
Besides we all know it's a wig.
Not really but okay
Some people wear it for protective styles so....
@@thatoneblackiddd7571 yes true but stop protecting and start living. Black women use that excuse way too often
@@deganali4739 to each his own. But the truth is the truth
loving my natural..no more fakeness for me
Island Honduras same here! Lol!
Amen sister.
This Is Exactly What the world need! StandUp Black Women!
Wore wigs off and on for a couple of years. It was always uncomfortable. I had headaches at the end of the day. It felt like my head was in a vice
Exactly! Especially in at the summer! I should have 5 MORE reasons why I stopped because I can name a few more lol xx
Celeste Hill I have a headache right now from wearing this darn wig. I want to be free.
Team no wigs!! we just need to move away from the lace fronts. especially the one with baby hairs. That freaks me out.
It's like once wigs have progressed to being 360 with baby hairs, I knew a problem was arise in our community. We are not cancer patients. We do not need these high quality wigs, nor the baby hairs that represent the slick edges we weren't born with. Love thyself
@@radiantshay2146 I don't wear wigs because I sweat in my scalp and I would not be able to take it. But they do look nice. For the longest time I couldn't tell whether it was someone's real hair or not. I saw braids with the scalp showing and baby hair and figured how can that be fake. Finally I started seeing one too many with the same type of baby hairs and I looked up wigs and baby hair and found out how it was done lol. But women don't like to admit they just like the look of the hair. Instead they say it's to protect their hair and to let it grow. But then I see how the edges are all broken off. Its ok if you like the way it looks and it makes you happy. Just maybe find a way to do it where its not breaking off your hair. Maybe switch it up sometimes and do a weave or clip ins or something. Why get defensive about it and try to make it seem like your only wearing them for protective reasons.
I have to stop wearing wigs too. Need to save my edges
It's no joke huh! x
Yes hun! this hard lace aint no joke!
Sometimes I feel it's on purpose, so they can keep us buying wigs!!
My edges are gone too.am gonna stop wearing wigs because am 100% sure it's the cause
Same here girl I'm so hurt lmaoooo
Im stopping the wigs too. I wore them in hope of growing my hair because I wouldn't have to manipulate my hair that often but I'm convinced that it's caused my hairline to thin. And my edges won't grow full.
I feel stranger to myself when i wear wigs. I have decided to stop wearing any wigs ! I do prefer wearing box braids, cornrows or any other african style.
MNEME CALLIOPE same😍
Same
Same!
I stopped wearing stright hair. I only wear wigs that are my hair texture and I feel so good. I still am not comfortable with my natural hair because I'm insecure about the length when it shrinks. I'm overweight and I have a small and around head so I feel like my head is way too small for my body when I wear short hair. That's why i prefer wig afro looking wigs. They make me feel so beautiful.
K-power same😍
I feel the exact same way. This is why I want to start wearing wigs.
Same
I feel you sis
K-power I feel exactly the same way. I did stop wearing my wigs at my school for 4 months and everyday I was told how much prettier I looked with my curly hair. I wore a wig on the last day of school and instead of being ridiculed I was rewarded with comments on how great I looked. I’ve gained weight and feel insecure as well and I think it is brave of you to admit what many of us already feel.
Kindly send me all the wigs you'll are not using anymore... Expensive ones especially 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Dolly Blessed wait let me get a couple 😂😂😂
Especially the expensive ones. 😂😂
Donald trick Trump Has STD's from Stormy D.
Can y’all stop being so damn pretentious? It’s a joke.
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Awww I wish ... me to
I wear Afro textured wigs when I feel like it. I’m not dependent on them. I don’t lose myself when I wear them, because I know with or without them I am beautiful. Also, I’m careful with my hair line, since that’s what frames my face. Nice 👍 topic
Well, i'm glad you are at this place in your hair journey. I don't wear wigs, but i did buy two afro textured wigs, but after wearing them less than five times, i felt like i would rather just wear my own hair. Also, i'm glad you are one less 4c youtuber wearing long, straight wigs, and/or weaves, for the time being. Not trying to offend anyone, but it is disappointing that a lot of 4c gals have like one or two videos with their natural hair, and/or maybe braids, but the rest of their videos is full of them wearing the straightest wigs and/or weaves possible. I hardly see any other textures do this as much as 4c. Anyways, glad you are giving it a break for the time being, but hey, if you pick it back up, you pick it back, I'll still watch lol
byoung4eva1 I know what you mean that shit is ridiculous. Like I'll subscribe to some people for a natural hair video then after that it's wig after wig video. Smh
I couldn’t agree more
byoung4eva1, I liked her video, but just as she made a choice not to wear wigs , I think others that wear them is also a choice. There is no right or wrong. Why should someone be condemned for choosing to wear their own hair chemically free or a wig. There are people that prefer chemicals in their hair because they don't like the looks of course hair. Again, that is the choice of the individual. Everything isn't for everyone.
+It's My Life I don't think wearing one's own hair is something they are "condemned" to do. Yes, everyone has a choice, but it is indeed WRONG to expose our bodies to chemical relaxers. It is indeed WRONG as to why relaxers are marketed heavily to black ppl, and not checked by the FDA. It is, indeed, WRONG, why many black ppl didn't like their natural hair in the first place due to brainwashing beginning since the days of slavery, and passed down for generation. It is, indeed, WRONG as to why so many black women are walking around with the straightest weave possible, yet you see no other race of woman walking around with afro textured weaves. I agree, everyone has a choice with what they want to do with their hair, but i'm not gonna sugar coat/simplify the reasons why we do these things in the first place. I like the video as well : )
God bless !
Your natural hair is so beautiful.
Good move on your part. I am still at a loss with women who cover their natural hair up all the time just to boast length and retention in videos. Your hair us your crown of beauty and while I'm all for "yo each their own", I believe that the wig is a still a cover up of deeper issues we black women have with ourselves. My opinion.
Balance is key really. Like you said, to each their own but how can we fully accept ourselves if we are always covering it up? x
I balance and I wear my natural hair more. Women of many cultures wear wigs for the love of variety. I'm that way.
Yes, to know someone for years n have never seen their hair, is a bit odd
@@diouranke yes it is
I felt disconnected wearing a wig.... Omg girl you are the truth
Speaking the truth only!
Same!
I don’t like how people at work treat me when I have a sew in smh like I’m not pretty with my natural hair .
Oh baby girl, I wish you would see your beauty beautiful without their validations
Exactly and u are
I needed to hear this. I truly believe that we are living in a society where we adjust to what's acceptable and this later in turn results in self rejection. This was truly informative thank you for sharing this!! I learned the importance of just being true to yourself and embracing you just as you are.
xoxox
I agree I also stopped wearing wigs beginning in January. I notice that I wore wigs way more than I wore my natural hair. I wasn’t even trimming, deep conditioning, etc..I just thought my hair was ugly and I didn’t want to deal with it. One day I decided that maybe my hair wasn’t growing because I hadn’t been giving it tender loving care.
Wigs, braids, weaves ALWAYS make my scalp itch. But when I wear my natural hair I never experience dandruff or an itchy scalp when I wear my natural hair. I just wanted to protective style while my hair grows out but my hair obviously wants to be left alone.
Listen to your hair girl!
Mine too. I ended up chopping my hair and loving it.
I love your honesty. I had this same revelation years ago. Especially about not recognizing yourself. It's so true. I always felt like I wasn't pretty with just my natural hair because of the length and texture.
I feel the same way. That's why I wear the extensions and wigs. But the natural looking ones
I do both I love my natural and my wigs too. I do what feels comfortable to me at whatever time. The beauty of being a woman is options and I am going to embrace and use as many options that I can whenever I feel the need too. We all have to do what works for us so whatever works do that.
I threw away all my wigs. I'm taking care of my own hair and turning off the TV.
Same girl! same!
I agree with all your points. It taken me a very long time to be comfortable with wearing my natural hair. I love it but I also like switching up my look too with fake hair. We are blessed to be able to change our style but we have to remember to love our natural hair first. We can't hid behind the fake stuff. Great video.
Tea Todd Style Stingy It's so sad some people make a vow to wigs : I will wear you until death do us apart.Dont get me wrong I have 3 that I wear occasionally.
Omg yesss about where do you put it?? I would stay at my fiancé's (boyfriend at the time) house and keep it behind his computer. We had been together for years. But it was still awkward and uncomfortable taking it off at night. And I always felt bad about myself too, like, sorry the long silly hair is gone...it's just me and my coarse 4C besides hair. I would always put a scarf on super fast so he didn't see the braids. So happy I wear my natural hair now :)
Missy Piez 😂😂 really behind the computer?
Whenever I wear a wig I always think about how itchy it must be for my man. Like, how burnt it is or does it smell ? Even braids are itchy. Men don't like fake hair lol. It's nice in pictures but reality be like ..
Nastassia C it doesnt really matter what men think tho
I like that you didn't BASH WIG wearing, MOST females who do, have A LOT OF HAIR and talk like they can't relate, (Sometimes I wonder what would they do if they were struck bold!!) The main issue that I have as a BW, is BW are not making REAL money buying up ALL these RIDICULOUS PRICED WIGS!! I agree our hair is GORGEOUS and we should love it, but we should use wisdom when it comes to buying these wigs and PROMOTING wigs! Our own families could benefit off what we are overspending on, just a thought.
onedayatatimeu You are totally right! Every beauty supply store I know is owned by Koreans/Chinese. I remember ordering extensions off of Aliexpress ONE time, and ever since then they will not stop harassing me via email about weaves/wigs. The kicker for me was this one email promotion I got where the seller said (in broken English), "Hey you. You like yaki yes. We have good hair just for you. Perfect hair perfect quality yaki silky. Best beautiful hair". The email went something like that. It truly humiliated me. It's like they were playing off my insecurities or something
Bianca Elise Wow smh, it has gotten TRULY out of hand!!
You learnt nothing
@@radiantshay2146 Wow, smh!
Girl I love this -totally identify. I'm currently wearing my hair in a crochet "twisty bounce curly" ponytail and have never received more compliments. I don't like getting and feeling hype from something SO unlike my usual 4C self. I'm challenging myself to be extension, clip in and wig less AFTER I take this CROCHET out. I AM ENOUGH.
leslie williams When I first went natural, I was wearing my hair out. Then I decided to try out something new and get tree braids. When I went into work the next day, the one black guy in the office made it a point to compliment me in front of everyone, "You look REALLY good like this. You should wear your hair like this MUCH more often. Like you really should."
The heat ran into my face so fast. I mean was my 4c hair really that bad looking? Needless to say, that began the start of my weave journey. Years later, I finally broke the cycle for good this time
@@radiantshay2146 Wow. People don't understand the power words have on someone's spirit. I'm sorry you felt that way. I hope you are feeling beautiful today as I am sure you look just fine. We are all beautiful.
I never wore a weave or wig! Waste of money!!! Clutter!!! Good for you! Let's be us!
I love your candidness in this video! I’ve never worn wigs, but I’ve worn sew ins twice before and I stopped because of a lot of the sentiments you expressed in this video, the number one being not recognizing myself. I thought I looked very strange. I, too, believe that I am at my best with my natural hair. Wash day is a pain sometimes, but ironically it’s one of my favorite days because I just love giving my hair TLC and watching it flourish. If i do go for a style that requires extensions, I go for more Afrocentric looks like braids, twists, cornrows.
Love my natural hair but it’s definitely helping me get through the awkward phases of me growing my hair out. You had several valid points in regards to wearing wigs! Great video
Sitting here wearing a bomb kinky straight 360 frontal wig listening to you speak my entire hair life...😶😶
Ive never worn wigs or weave, I hate having stuff on top of my head. It feels weird to me.It makes me all sweaty and stuff. I can't even wear a bonnet at night lol
Sis! I totally agree everything you said, these are the same reasons I stopped wearing wigs. I was a Wig-aholic Lol, browsing online for bundles or full lace wigs, but never took care of my hair underneath. It takes courage to wear your natural hair out, especially if you cut it short to a TWA. I started off with shaving all of my relaxed hair when I went natural and it’s been an interesting yet fun journey since then and now I have a TWA that absolutely love! If I was to start wearing wigs again, I would also wear a wig that’s close to my natural textured hair, it just makes sense. Great video! Love your hair btw!❤️
I stopped wearing wigs in Sept. I started wearing a head wrap and since it's cold a hat. I just told my friend a few minutes ago.....I hate the way I look with MY OWN hair. I feel so guilty and sad. I'm used to getting attention. I love the experience and I know GOD is working on me but I need to feel beautiful and no matter what I do or wear I dont..... I won't let it win though.. I know I'm still pretty, it's just people, including myself, don't treat you like the queen you will become once this period is over and you truly know self love from within
So sorry you feel this way. Just keep on believing (and it is true) that real beauty comes from the inside. I like how India Arie put it, "I am not my hair. I am not this skin. I am a soul that lives within." You are royalty because you are the daughter of a King. God bless and keep you!
I hear you and totally understand
@@lilojay6623 Amen.
Ur beautiful.
This is exactly what I’m feeling.
Im with you. I just twist my hair every night and in the morning i rock a twist out. then once a week i wash my hair...guys dont even like wigs and it makes white girls feel like we want to be like them when its straight
Because they're ignorant and they don't realize that even a black person can have naturally straight hair.
Thank you so much for making this video. I feel everything you said in this video. Thank you for being honest. I'm a not wear my wig all month to support you. Maybe I will find the confidence to keep it off.
Embracing the natural you is liberating. Live it love it own it. Enjoy
Michelle Fant extremely liberating! I totally agree with you 💯💯💯💯
I'm on the fence with this. I live in Nova Scotia and the winters are harsh on my 4Z hair. I used to wear crochet braids but that made it difficult to care for my natural hair. I started wearing wigs and every weekend I care for my hair and it has started flourishing. It is uncomfortable at times and there is concern for my edges but the weather here makes it scary to wear my hair exposed.
Sharon Pierre Louis Yeah I'm in Toronto and I've never worn wigs, but in the winter i get extensions its warmer, and just more convenient.
Autumn Summers I've been doing the crochet braids from 2015 and my hair needed a break. The wigs allow me to tend to my hair. Been doing ayuverdic treatments and it's been great.
Sharon, Pierre Louis, do you beautiful! Don't be on the fence about something thats working for you. All wigs aren't heavy and hot, nor does all wigs cause hair breakage because they're made differently. Stocking caps prevent hair breakage and removing the wig before bed allows hair and scalp to breathe. This helps with hair growth. I'm a former hairstylist. I was deep into the care of the hair and scalp. Due to the fact you remove the wig and care for your hair is awesome . Not to mention there are people suffering form hair loss , due to illness or alopecia. Alopecia isn't all caused by not taking care of your hair. It can be hereditary . With this being said, continue to do whats best for you. I respect anyone that does whats best for them without condemning others.
4Z !!!!!!!😭😭😭😭😭
You predicted the GORILLA GLUE incident 2 years ago😱😱 @ 2:55
So proud of you!I also stopped wearing wigs I felt so relieved truthfully!Been wearing wigs for 30 years and I’m now 50 years of age!
You are too beautiful for a wig.. Period!!
Thank you. I just big chopped again because I foolishly permed my hair after 3yrs natural. I thought I was going to wear wigs but I have been rocking my twa. Great video!!
I went through a wig phase too and it was great.
But when I decided to go natural though, I gave it up.
My hair felt even better. It had been a long time before I felt
the sun shining on it, or the wind blowing through it. I even wore wigs in Summer!
Now, I haven't the time, money, or patience to do wigs ever again. It was a phase, and
now it's over. I've saved so much money over the years lol!
I swear everything you said I either said “yep” or said at the same time you did. I’m starting to feel the exact same way about extensions period. I’m letting my shaved sides grow so the wigs are helping me thru that awkward stage. Plus I work out regularly. But I definitely miss wearing my natural hair.
To each his own. I've been natural since 2011 and even with a whole cabinet full of products, I still don't know what my hair likes. And I feel like I break it more the more I manipulate it. So, wigs it is😊
I can kind of relate to this when it comes to braids (attachment). I used to “hide behind” braids (never really liked my hair and I felt insecure😬) and I was always thinking about my next style. Literally after taking it down (after having it in for like 5 months 😂) I would wait a day or two and then get braids it. Right now I’m taking a break for about a year or so (I’m starting to really like my hair a lot more). The urge to get braids comes back when I see others wearing braids (especially if it’s a cute style).
So glad yo hear you are giving your hair a CHANCE! love it! x
Gosh i can so relate to this video..
Me to I'm tired of wigs not buying Anymore done
I totally agree with you. Wigs are not for me. I tried it once and my head felt so uncomfortable . But I can understand why other people would use it as a protective style.
I love this! Your natural hair is beautiful!
I have like 50 wigs so I can’t never wear them again, lol. But I’m taking a break because a patch of hair fell out in the front from a too tight wig ☹️ I agree about wearing natural texture wigs- that’s my goal going forward
Moi,ça fait 6ans que je mets plus de perruque et je ne regrette rien.
I'm actually starting to wear wigs right now lol... my go to is the outre big beautiful hair in 4c coily..I just leave out a little hair in front and call it a day.
I never weared a wig. The first one i purchased was curly but i didnt like it.
Lately i have been searching up wigs that are resemble natural hair specially 4b/4c type and its so hard to find them. So im looking foward to buy a kinky straight that looks like my hair but blowdried.
A lot people will claim that wearing wigs is better to protect hair i do agree but i also thing you can also grow your hair long if you wear it out in protective or low manipulation style. I find that i look better or prettier with my natural hair than a wig.
I have a selection of cheap wigs that I bought over the years for bad hair days. I keep throwing them out and re-buying because they look awful and the combs hurt haha. Whenever I would wear them, it would be with a hat on top to make it look less wiggy. Once I actually broke down and spent $200+ on a wig. When it arrived in the mail, it still looked like trash on me. You're darn right wigs aren't for everyone
Can I get some of them old wigs!? 😂
KiKi Carr Lollll girl you are too funny!!! But I hear you, save your coins!!!
Yassss you look beautiful. You look so much better
Thank you love! x
Once my hair gets to desired length I will retire wigs for GOOD I think I'm so much prettier and feminine looking with my natural hair ❤️
Embrace your hair now sis, I am sure it is BEAUTIFUL short x
@@JennJackson 🥰❤️
I feel like when you go in the sun I can always spot the lace on any wig.
Exactly I get second hand embarrassment lol
I just bought my first wig...a full lace, curly, 3c wig...can't wait to get it in the mail. I'm simply tired of doing my natural hair and want it to grow more so I plan on moisturizing it and covering it with my natural wig for a while. I still love my natural hair, but want a change.
Thanks for sharing!! I feel you on wanting a change (and a break). that's why I started as well x
Wigs and weaves ripped out my hair line. So what's the point🤔. Funny thing is I do have thick great hair. Wish I never touched either wigs or weaves. If I have a daughter , I will warn her of them😂. Stay away from wigs and weaves. Love your own hair. Unless you have a medical condition , why oh why destroy you own hair. I wish I know then what I have learnt now. Another thing, my sister who has same thick hair as me, never in her life has she worn a wig or weave, yet her hair is amazing healthy. The main thing thing I know it's that, unlike me spending thousands on weaves and wigs over the years, and stupidily damaging my hair, my sister spent her money on tending to her own hair. Not fake hair. 😂
Wigs are expensive, some women don't maintain them or their natural hair and they often look untidy and smell.
Yikes!
Yes! I can totally relate wore wigs for years then went natural 2 years ago and never wore another one since then! We have to accept our beautiful natural hair ❤️
I recently just came out of a sew in, hunny, I slayed at life with it. It was convenient, super low maintenance. I took it out and my hair was dry, i felt horrible for neglecting my hair but the body wave was addictive. I considered a wig so I can take better care of my hair underneath, but I know I won't so twist outs, moisturizing and deep conditioners and low ponytails for me.
This is the most relatable video about black women and wigs I’ve watched in a long time❤️🤍
I love my wigs and I love my natural hair. I wear my wig Monday to Friday and on the weekends I did my whole hair routine. During the week I re-moisturized as needed. I just scraped my hair bald n I will be wearing wigs until I have some hair grown in. I say do you...I love the options available
LuClu81, get it girl! Do you ...
You're fake
Jimmie Åkesson like your mama faked your ‘daddy’😏
LuClu81 ur insecure so then yo mama insecure
Jimmie Åkesson nah she isn’t n neither am I. In the game of life it’s called choices, I CHOOSE to do whatever I want....crawl back under the rock u came from
I wear wigs from time to time. I mostly wear braids and Marley twist and my hair and edges are growing. I do my hair myself so it saves me money.
You. Do not need a wig sister. You are so pretty from Nature. Congratulations
Aw thank you
It does something to your psyche. ( I think most people can identify and say that they felt that their natural hair was not good enough once they took the wig off)
I totally agree and felt it!
All the reasons you put forth is why I haven't worn wigs in years. I'll wear braids (extensions), and take them out after 6 to 8 weeks and leave them out for a while just to fall in love with my face with my natural hair again. Not to mention as soon as I put braids in, all I wanna do is take them out because I love wearing my natural hair out. Sometimes to my own detriment during the winter months (which I've stopped doing). I love what you said about wearing something that's closer to our natural hair texture though. If I were to wear a wig, or bun that's exactly what I'd do. I don't feel I've been natural long enough to be covering up what I'm still learning about. Thanks for sharing this video! Bisous!
You look beautiful with your natural hair.
Thank you love ❤️
I respect your opinion and you are right. Although I do both, I will wear my hair out and if I get tired of it I will put on a wig until I miss it again and repeat the process lol
Absolutely agree with you. All your reasons are valid and had the same exact experience. I made the decision in 2018 to wear my natural short hair & I've never felt so good about myself. ❤ Thanks for this video.
I find that the cheap curly/kinky wigs look better than those expensive ones with the lace fronts or 360. I'm always amazed at those $20 wigs that youtubers finesse into a tracee ellis ross slay out! Anyway I like wigs cause sometimes you just wanna play with your look live that good hair life for a quick minute lol.
I had the same thing about makeup, didn't wear too much, but I realized I wouldn't go even to the store without makeup, and for the first week of not wearing makeup people asked it I was sick, and to some I explained why, and others I just said yes to get them off my back.Now I just do a touch of make up, that I don't look too different without it. I'm putting down the wig as well, and rather work on nourishing my natural hair. 😁I was beginning to feel like I don't look as beautiful with my natural hair as I do with wigs. I'm throwing them out. There's so many women I've never seen wearing wigs and I never for a moment thought they're ugly or even thought they should get a wig to enhance their looks. But then why am I doing it with myself 🤔looked this up as I was conflicted about buying another wig.
Yes so agree with you. I just recently said that I didn't want to wear wigs anymore. Thanks for the video.
I wore wigs off and on for a little while. I stopped when a cute little 4 year old boy approached me in the laundromat and asked me where did i get my hair while i was wearing a wig. I love my natural hair texture. If im too lazy to style it id rather wear a head wrap.
This comment 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I'm cracking up🙈
I went on a wig "fast" for four months to make myself stop being lazy and do my hair. It had an unintended side affect. I tried to put a wig on at the end of the "fast" and it looked like a hat. I got used to seeing my hairline. It is weird to not see it. A pony is the most fake hair I can do. Who knows, maybe I'll be able to someday I'll be able to put a wig on again, but right now, I've worn my own hair for about five months. Def can relate.
I’ve worn wigs braids relaxers and am currently natural.
I’m debating about texlaxing.
Natural hair is cute but I’m not gonna lie I felt a lot sexier and more attractive with straight hair or relaxed hair or a fly wig. It takes a lot of courage to wear 4c hair, as beautiful as it is; I’m also 4c.
I feel people should wear their hair how they want. However when wearing wigs we must know this is not our hair.
Sometimes I notice women get overly attached to the wig or weave...like it’s not authentically our hair but we wear them to assimilate.
I was always wondering why women would wear wigs. I find natural hair are way more beautiful. You’re are totally very beautiful with your hair
Thank you. I can’t speak for everyone for some just want a break or a change ❤️
Yes I feel the wig craze has gotten out of control. I wear wigs though but that is because my natural hair is in need of a lot of help and it is so short that I cant even braid it anymore and I have bald patches too. I am trying to grow it out again now and I will then ditch my wigs. I think I have about 4 only though as they are expensive just as you said :) Thanks for sharing
I just purchased my first wig... I guess we’ll see how it goes
Be careful with your edges girl! xx
I can relate to you about a lot of things in this video. I Remember when I first wore a wig. Everyone seem to absolutely love me with this wig. So a lot of times when I would wear wigs, I would feel so much prettier with them. But over time they began to get very expensive, and ain't nobody got time for that lol. Although I'm practically Clueless I'm doing my natural hair, it's not very long at all. I am learning to embrace it more.
Your natural self is the best beauty! In modeling school they advise that all women have one wig for when they are traveling or for an emergency when they may not be able to find time to fix their own hair. Such as traveling on a train or plane and then having to walk through the train station or airport. But I love what you said about wigs causing you to dislike your own hair and feel that the wig was better. That is something I never really thought about consciously but it is so true. Thank you for this great video!
No wigs my hair is to thick for that. Getting my locs installed asap!
In highschool I see some girls wearing wigs but I don't because my hair is way to thick for those types of things so I have no choice but to get braids sometimes
I'm sick of seeing fake hair of any kind, rather it's wigs, sew-ins, crotchet, even braids. No more fake hair for me.
Hi Jenn,
I'm with you on wearing your own natural hair. One day I got tired of buying fake hair to braid into my hair. I found it to be expensive, and when product is applied to my hair it not o m ly goes to my hair, but the fake hair as well. Anytime I wore braids, my natural hair would grow through the synthetic hair. It always looked terrible after 1 month.
When I serious became tired of fake hair, I saw my hair in a new light.
I really discovered how beautiful my natural African American hair really is. I live managing it. I have a routine that's working for me at the moment. And I keep my ends trimmed and I stay hydrated. I live the coils, texture, and the thickness. I apy water before I use products on my hair. This process makes my hair a o manageable. I love the feel of my hair. So happy to be African American. My hair is lovely.
Your own hair is gorgeous👍😘
Thank you love ❤️
Thank you.
I agree with everything that you mentioned they make you feel not like yourself that's one reason why I stopped too besides it was taking my hair out in the front. I started using rice water to grow my hair back and I'm feeling much better about my hair and myself when I look in the mirror I see the real me. Beautiful me!
My head is so big. I big chopped for the fourth time and I'm not feeling it. Every compliment I get feels fake. But I'm trying to stay away 😭 ugh edit: thank you so much! I seriously can relate to this so much!
Thank you for this video! I have contemplated wearing a wig but haven't taken the plunge. I am glad you shared those experiences/feelings you had about your natural hair when consistently wearing wigs. It also sends a message to others about how we may feel about our hair. Just a thought. I will share this video with my daughter as she has mentioned extensions and I think your perspective is valuable to young people who struggle with this issue of natural self vs weaves and wigs!
Nicole
Thank you for watching Nicole!
You are gorgeous with your natural hair 😍
Already making up my mind to stop wearing them. Paid for a bone straight wig which I’ll be getting soon and already realizing I really spent so much on that. I mean I’m still a student and these wigs are expensive to me. There should be no pressure. I have nice natural hair which I would rather maintain better instead.
I stopped wearing wigs for over 4 years now. I just recently brought one. I told myself the same thing. If it's not something that's close to my hair texture. Then it's staying on the shelf. That includes clip ins as well. Best decision I could of ever made when it comes to buying wigs. Tyfs great video.
You’re absolutely beautiful without a wig or weave. ☺️
I personally have ditched the dye, weaves, and chemicals, going completely natural and using as much natural products as possible (i.e. coconut oil, apple cider vinegar as a rinse, baking soda as a shampoo, egg yolk as a shampoo, tea as hair rinse, etc.). The remaining dyed hair is growing out nicely and my hair is much more healthy now. It also grows faster.