“I feel like everybody is over wigs,” Twitter user@LifeofAlswrote on October 14.
“I’m seeing more girls opt for braids & ponytails now.”
That tweet sparked a discussion in the form of 611 quote tweets and several replies underneath.
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There is an international obsession withlace-front wigs.
Black people have turned wig-blending into a bonafide art.
The techniques that have developed over bathroom sinks and in salons are nothing short of genius.
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And yes, a properly installed wigcanbe a respite to styling natural hair.
But the biggest reason I don’t wear wigs?
But there was also a significant, perhaps overwhelming, number of people agreeing with her.
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One of the main reasons cited for their wig fatigue?
“That’s only for influencers fr.”
For some, it takes even longer.
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Granted, this was averylimited and unscientific poll, but that’s no insignificant amount of time.
To them, I offer my sincere congratulations.)
The Ever-Increasing Cost of Lace-Fronts
Another big gripe folks have with lace-front wigs?
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Take, for example, wig glue, which many people use to confirm their unit is secure.
She suggests shampooing your natural hair at minimum every two weeks.
You also need to care for the unit itself.
“I still have wigs that I have made and used 14 years ago.”
But that, of course, means you have to treat your wig delicately.
The all-too-familiar specter oftraction alopecia.
Perspiration from your scalp may also exacerbate issues like dandruff, says Dr. McMichael.
“Glue from lace-front wigs can pull the hair and cause traction alopecia as well.”
So, Why Are We Bothering With All This Effort?
Braids are justwayeasier to take care of.
Unless you’re creating aNikki Nelms-esque hair sculpture, it really doesn’t take long to style braids.
Dr. McMichael has noticed a trend towards braids and ponytails too.
Her statement, I think, pretty much sums it up.
I get that folks love wigs for the variety of hairstyles and colors they offer.
There is still this idea within the Black community that our hair is “difficult” to deal with.
These pressures never seem to apply so strongly to women of other races.
I have to scratch my head a bit.
Why not embrace it in its full versatility?
Many Black women like the look of straighter hair.
Indeed, manypreferit to their kinks, and I wish y’all would just admit it.
They take time, care, and maintenance just like our natural hair.
It’s just a question of how you are choosing to spend your time, and examining why.
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