That’s hee that was insecure , couldn’t no man make me feel insecure about my hair. She was obviously wearing them becauw she wasn’t loving herself natural. Who said it’s about self esteem.?Not for most. I and many of those I know have long hair. It’s just easier to maintain.
As a little white sister of my gorgeous biracial sissy, I envied her hair and how beautiful she is. It's the most beautiful hair you can have. Natural and curly, and so much damn volume.
Thank you for being bold and calling it out as it is: these "men" aren't smart, not even manly enough to embrace natural hair. If you are triggered by the hair that grows on someone else's hair...get therapy and leave everybody alone in peace. She is STUNNING ❤❤❤ and thanks to all of the beautiful women here that stand proudly AND BOLDLY wearing the natural hair that God created for them and blessed us 💕🩵
If they are expensive ir not depends though because you can buy for like 12 dollars ir less ive seen for 5 dollars ive only 1 wig(wich is more than enough) but that only cost like 10 to 12 dollars and it is good enough quality for me beause i see what you are talking about but there is cheap wigs though that still are decent in quality but maybe thats just me best of luck in life and all to you though and take care
I started wearing wigs more regularly after an African American male told me something negative about my hair. A problem I never had in Jamaica. I had an encounter with the Lord and then from that time. I never wore them again. I don’t condemn anyone because people wear wigs for various reasons. As for me. I do what makes me feel comfortable and I know I’m accepted by the most high just as I am and anything else would be saying that he didn’t do a good job
Interesting. I actually had a similar experience as the UA-camr on college campus in Jamaica. I’m so glad to hear that you had that encounter with the Lord. 🙏🏾🙌🏾
I remember a TikTok video of a black girl opposing wigs. She was attacked by black women and they called her "broke" or just say u broke,. It was really a sad to see.
I don’t want wigs because i don’t know who that hair belongs to… there is a lot of deranged people out there. I’m just not bringing in any spirits in my life… you look gorgeous with your natural hair by the way!
Much of that hair has been sacrificed to pagan gods in Hindu temples in India. Think about the spiritual aspects of that hair. You are a very beautiful lady, and you have lovely hair.
So true we look so odd with silk press hair no mater how straight the silk press is that's when it looks even more odd we look so gorgeous with our natural hair
I love wigs but I never understood why so many black women don’t wear the texture of their hair. Like it would be nice if we would wear our texture and not a different texture. No one would know if you have a wig/extensions if it matches your texture. I personally like braids more anyway. Anyway nice video and Afro hair really is beautiful I’ve been growing mine out for two years now.
I find wigs to be really uncomfortable on my head now lol but wore them for YEARS with no problem. I usually do braids, twists, natural or yaki textured clip ins now.
That's great. Your hair looks great. I don't wear mine in an afro much. I don't like how it looks on me but I use a heated brush about once a week to keep it looking somewhat smooth and sleek and just usually wear it back in a ponytail. I wish it was the norm for more black women to wear their own hair.
I stopped wearing wigs Sept this year embracing my natural beauty in all forms i stopped wearing lashes too as apart of a growth journey i love it i feel so free
I stopped wearing them because it's a public display of self-hatred, whether Black women want to accept that or not. It's not our fault we feel obligated to wear them due to Eurocentric beauty standards, but eventually we have to reject those standards and accept ourselves. If we wear wigs for a different style, they should be similar to our natural hair texture & look believable; they shouldn't be bone straight, like Asian hair.
Why give a fuck about standards that obviously are not yours? It must be brainwasging to so greatly overpower basic reasoning. Also consider thst black men don't do any of this crap to ourselves. We tried perms and jerry colojrs. Decided that's too much work and chemicals and went back to our own hairstyles.
Agree. A bone straight wig or hairstyle on occasion as an accessory like jewelry or more accented make-up is one thing. Wearing another person's, (or animal's) hair, or synthetic hair as a woefully lacking representation of what is meant to be one's natural crowning glory on a daily basis is a testament to the ugliness; and the lingering pain, evil has visited upon the hearts, minds, and Spirit of God's beautifully created, and gloriously melanin rich women. Like my black as the night grandmother, and great-grandmother, and their grandmothers before them. The breath of life.
A display of self hatred? Jesus are your knees okay from jumping to conclusions? I wear wigs to grow my hair from a bad self cut and bc the amount of time and money it takes to get my hair to look good i could just as easily plop a wig on and go. Its refreshing. This weird bs has to stop. Just bc you couldnt afford wigs or you have low self esteem dont project on others. Also not all black women are born with this 4c hair. A small pprtion of black women are, some habe silky damn near straight hair so thats a lil racists.
In regards to dating, I rarely see quality men dating women with wigs. Your confidence in your natural beauty really elevates you in a way that can’t be bought!
Wigs feel hot and itchy. I also don’t like how children and women are exploited for human hair. Finally, I think my real hair is superior, hands down. It’s easy (locs), beautiful, and matches my skin texture (black women have thicker skin, and it’s a different texture from white and Asian women). Silky straight hair does not look natural on most of us.
All humans have the about the same texture. It certainly does NOT change on thickness based on race. This is absolutely false and is one of the leading causes as to why doctors do not believe Black women when we say we are in pain - we are perceived to have “thicker skin” that makes us less prone to pain - this is not true and is a legacy of medical racism!
@@IndigenousExotical lmao. Never said we experience less pain. I’m well aware of that misconception. Different ethnicities do have different skin texture. It’s subtle but observable. Nothing to be ashamed of. I love my skin. My skin texture is a benefit. I’m over 40 have great skin!
For me I like blow dried hair. If I leave it in its natural state, I can’t manipulate it much, it shrinks/ causes knots and it takes very long to detangle. I love wearing an afro tho and watching ppl go 😯😂😂😂😂😂
Thanks for sharing your story, very inspiring! I stopped wearing wigs when I realised that I want my hair to look realistic, and there’s no point buying wigs that look like 4c hair when I can grow it myself. I love my natural hair. I’m so glad I took that step.
For me and other black women its about LAZINESS. SISTAHS need to admit THE TRUTH WE ARE TOO LAZY TO DO THE WORK. As black women we are OVERWORKED. Most has kids, 2 jobs, schools, long hours, running households . We simply dont have the time to care for our natural hair, or if we do have time we are too Lazy. Black hair takes more TIME AND EFFORT, IT NEEDS MORE TLC. I have learned to STOP BEING LAZY AND GIVE MY HAIR MORE TLC. I wake up an hour earlier just to care for my hair. It has paid off from ear length to midback length. Haircare needs to be an EVERYDAY COMMITMENT like bathing and dental. We have to treat it as JUST AS IMPORTANT JUST AS SPECIAL AS THE WEAVE we put in our hair.
Overworked and Lazy seem strange in the same sentence. I don’t believe you can be both. It’s either one or the other. Overworked and tired af or burnout makes more sense.
It takes me very little time to wash, condition and moisturize my hair because I'm not trying to stretch it out or make it look wavy or less kinky. Folks are going to see every single kink I have on my head, and know that I am proud. There was a time that I was busy trying to make it look a certain way, and it caused me to go back to a relaxer. Never again! As it gets longer I will rock simple braided or kinky styles. Once you accept you natural texture, people who may call it nappy or slave looking just look lost in self hate to you..
Same. I work a full time job and sometimes do overtime and I wash, detangle, and braid my hair on my days off. I keep it braided throughout the week and I take it down every Friday. After I get off work, I moisturize my hair but I keep it braided. It only takes a few minutes to moisturize it. I work from home as well so it makes it much easier to dedicate more time to my hair. I started off with a big chop and now my hair is mid back length as well.
@basicallyaren8567 right on. Natural hair is low maintenance. Most long haired naturals protective style for extended periods. Even many YTubers and natural content creators admit this.
I fully support you sis. You are very beautiful. Keep talking about how your self worth is growing as you embrace your whole self!. Good for you. Thanks for being a light in the world.
I understand how you feel. I currently have a relaxer in my hair and I will admit that I am lazy 😩. If I wore my natural hair I would probably wear it like the woman in this video but shorter. Yes it’s true I’m lazy and vain. I’ve asked God to forgive me. I’m a creature of habit.
So proud of you for this. I used to feel the same way except I flat ironed my hair for years. I came to the conclusion that my natural hair that God gave me should not be something I'm ashamed of, need to hide or wear in a certain way for others liking. If people can't accept the hair that grows from my scalp, then they are not the people for me. You're beautiful girl keep going!
You are so beautiful 💗 Sorry that misogynoir drove you to wear wigs exclusively, but I’m glad you’re wearing it natural again. The potential damage to your hair and scalp, and the financial consequences, are just not worth wearing wigs. People make fun of black women for wearing our natural hair, but they ridicule black women even more for wearing wigs - and laugh when they fall of or someone snatches them off, etc. We will never win in the eyes of people who are committed to hating & degrading us, so choose your health, wealth, and ease instead. Caring for our natural hair will preserve our health, preserve our wealth, and is much easier (saving time and energy). Protect your peace BW 💖
They are itchy and I have a fear it will get pulled off or blown away😂. It’s just uncomfortable. That being said I have 2 of em but don’t wear them 🤷🏾♀️ I rather get braids or go natural
I stopped wearing wigs because it was damaging my hair. I’m comfortable with my fro and my husband loves my fro. It’s just when I go out in public with it, I receive hate for it. I don’t get how something that is natural a part of me gets so much criticism. I do bodybuilding competitions and for my last one I had my fro out. I heard people make comments about some people not doing their hair. There is just so much pressure to hide my natural hair. Now, I just wear ponytails. Which can be fun to play around with the different styles and it’s less damaging than wigs.
Your hair is gorgeous. I've never been a huge wig wearer and it can be difficult for the younger generations because of social media. Maybe about 10 years ago I stop even liking straight hair on me. I only like curly, locs, my natural hair, crochet, and when I do wigs it is for like one day because I was in the middle of deep conditioning and had to go somewhere. I keep a curly wig though but I always cut the part and lace and crochet my parts. I never got into the lace closure etc. My biggest thing is just ensure you are taking care of your own hair no matter what you do. I see way too many women without edges and hair these days. Some is heredity but much of it is not.
I totally agree, I spent my whole 12 years of schooling in a buzzcut as a female because natural hair is considered not really neat and you won't look that great unless you actually relax your hair and I didn't feel like myself when i did that, but my second year of college changed a lot of things and I started going to school with my natural short afro. Great video, i think more black women should learn to love their afro when its not blown out and be comfortable walking around with it.
I only wear kinky curly wigs that require leave out but I’m even challenging myself with that! I know I wear them because sometimes I feel like my natural hair density isn’t full enough, or my hair isn’t long enough to be “pretty” or better yet, “sexy”. But either way, wigs are fun but, very STRESSFUL for me. I’m very particular with my hairstyles but, I’m getting tired. Genuinely tired. I might loc my hair or just give the wigs a total rest. I love my hair and my scalp loves to breathe. I think it’s time for me to listen to it.
You are definitely inspiring and motivating just by doing this video alone! Yes we have been brain washed to think straight hair is the greatest thing on earth 🙄
I wear wigs occasionally. However, my wigs match the texture and length of my own hair, so much so that people can't tell when I'm wearing a wig or my own hair. I like to give my own hair a rest or may have a bad day. I think that the dependenc on long straight hair is the problem.
The things we have to do for beauty is ridiculous. I understand and have felt so much of what you described. Thank you for being vulnerable about your experiences.
The thing you have to, not everyone woman, cause not everyone woman is chasing attention, some of us is just about good health and that is good enough.
Absolutely nothing wrong with natural hair & traditional styling. When the hair has a natural shine, the skin a natural glow, then everybody knows you're healthy & beautiful! Gentlemen, prove me wrong!
When I went natural I got more attention from White men than Black men , go figure. Im loc’d now and I love it ! I love when I’m the only one in the room with loc’d hair, it’s like being one of a kind.
Your natural hair is absolutely beautiful as are you. You are right that we need to stop the dependence on these wigs. It's psychollically damaging. Your words and courage will encourage others and bring about more togetherness in our uniqueness. Applaudes to you.
I don’t wear weave wigs make up fake nails just because I am super happy with myself and love my freedom. The thing I hate the most is foundation. I can’t stand that thing
I love my 4c thick natural hair❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉 I wear protective braids sometimes, that’s it!!! I love to touch and play in my hair!!!! None could convince me to hate this beautiful head of hair!!!❤😂🎉
I wear them all, wigs, braids, weaves and anything else I want. But I also wear my natural hair out a lot in different forms, it’s natural state (wash n go’s), straightened, blown out or stretched. I think balance is really important, if I find I am doing braids/twists/faux locs for long then I may switch to wearing my wig, if I find I have tucked my hair away too long I wear my hair out for a few months to let it breath. Balance is important. And to anyone that says that box braids aren’t a protective style anymore, tell that to my bra length natural hair who spent 18 months wearing braids over and over, trimming in between which allowed my hair to grow out so much, I didn’t have to big chop when I heat damaged my hair, I just maintained length, had fast growth and my hair was healthy again in no time.
Your Afro is so CUTE omg😍 I’ve been wearing mine cut super short for around 4years and I’ve let it grow out for 6months so now it’s at an awkward length to style. I ordered a wig and they sent me a shorter one than I ordered so I’m taking it as a sign that God said no lol
You are beautiful, and your hair looks amazing on you. I've been natural for years, and I'm now starting my loc hair journey today. I don't plan on wearing extensions on my hair. Best decision honestly
Agree with you 💯 I was depending on wigs wouldn't go anywhere with out this is how people are so out of touch of reality example when I where a wig everyone say your hair looks nice right mind it's not mind fake 'so I decided to wear my natural beautiful hair what God bless me with men like my hair more than woman honestly wigs when your working is was easy for me get up put on and go that's why I wore them how I decided to lock my hair so step by step getting there love and I everyone
I only wear wigs in the winter from December to March because it’s the coldest time, going to 7 degrees so my hair gets super dry and brittle. Other than I’m rocking my fro every month of the year
Wearing wigs don’t do nun for us but make us look older.. And knowing our skin why would you want to look older. It’s black women 50+ who look damn good for their ages. Embrace your natural skin, natural hair, everything were born with❤️
I love this! My hair is shorter, but I wear mine in a similar fashion. This is a conversation most are not ready for. People look at me side-eyed with my hair natural and I don't care. The nerve. Some of us hate ourselves that much. I will do a kinky haired weave if I want it longer before I do a silky straight. There is nothing wrong with our hair as it comes out of our head. It doesn't even need stretching out. It will grow straight up if you leave it alone, and keep it moisturized and loved on.
I have locs and people use to make fun of my loc in the beginning. I just kmt and went about my business. If you don't like my hair, that's a you problem. Now that my locs is butt length, everyone did a 180 and love it now 🙄🙄
You are beautiful as God made you keep up the good work. I through away all my wigs now I braid my hair but I wanted to stop braiding my hair too the only thing I am worried about is I don't want it break off if I comb it often.
“Sir, sir.” So good of them to sort themselves out. They might have celebrated your overcoming, your breaking free, your victory. Your liberty. I do. ✨🕊✨
I am so freaking proud of you!!!! These are my exact thoughts. We say we wear wigs for versatility, but why do they have to be bone straight wigs. I understand that for a long time, textured wigs weren’t accessible or affordable, but now they are. So, why do we still prefer silky wigs for occasions? We aren’t telling ourselves the truth and It’s just sad🥲
What a lovely young lady! She is well-informed and admirable. I hope her realization about the reason she wore wigs resonates with many women, and encourages them to think deeply about why they themselves do.
Congratulations sister, you finally realize the truth, that you are beautiful in your natural look, natural hair, very little, too no makeup. You look beautiful in your natural look. I like this video, thank you, and once again, congratulations on your beautiful natural look. Queen
So many different experiences I remember I went through a period I didn’t want any guy approaching me I did my first big chop to a very low fade and was very surprised the objective was not achieved I had even more guys than usual trying to get to know me better I was so shocked I assumed I would be less attractive I then came to the conclusion it’s really not about our hair I had to laugh because I remember someone had told me maybe that I was only getting the attention I was getting because I wore weave that experienced changed a perspective within me number one someone else’s ideologies of someone else isn’t always true The truth can’t help but to shine And My outer appearance really can help with attraction but maybe it truly is my inner appearance that matters the most ❤✌🏾
I enjoy videos on this topic. I’m a sew in or box braids sort of person and have no interest in wearing my hair out in it’s natural state. I admire people willing to take up this heavy workload and I like hearing different perspectives.
I wore wigs in highschool and in my freshman year of college but after I did my big chop, I stopped wearing wigs. I was also bullied by black people and called bald headed and one black man called me “ Side Show Bob “. Now years later, my natural hair is healthy and long and I get compliments now only because my hair is longer. I do wear braids and faux locs sometimes but I embrace my natural hair.
I'm natural too and I've been so for years now. But there was a period of time I had all those feelings you described and had to overcome them. Now I feel at my best when I look in the mirror and see me for me. Not a version of me I created based of of someone else's beauty standards. BTW your hair looks beautiful just like that.
I got relaxers until college. My hair started breaking off badly so I got a pixie cut. I switched to texturizers for a few years but once I had my daughter I was burned out on my hair,pregnancy was super tough and I basically did nothing to my hair from exhaustion for ten months. I started wearing wigs once I got off maternity leave. They were just cheap Amazon lace fronts. They were itchy and fake looking 😩. Yet gave me so much confidence and then I started working from home after Covid and have not worn wigs since. But now that my daughter is older and has more activities I’m looking to get some new ones. My mom shaves her 4c hair and only wears wigs. She doesn’t do hair and never taught me the ways 😢. Thank you for sharing your journey
baby you AND your hair are absolutely gorgeous!!!! 🥰😘😍 seriously, i was staring at you the whole time thinking something is wrong with anyone who can’t see your gorgeousness!!!
I've sported a teeny weeny afro every other year for the last 14yrs. I've only had one negative comment from a male friend who said I looked like a stud. I told him my penis was bigger than his & I didn't even have one. He never said it again😂. I'm not sensitive to jabs about my physical appearance. My self-confidence is intact and I know I'm cute as hell.
I stopped wearing wigs about a year or two ago now, but I still struggle with getting it blow dried/flat ironed bone straight. Idk if I'll ever wear my natural 4c on a regular. Thank you for being a light and inspiration for it.
I agree with your sentiments in this video! I don’t wear wigs because i’m allergic to the glue and all that bonding stuff to keep it laid down. PLUS, a wig is never that serious for me to want to alter myself to that extent just for esteem issues. I’m personally a straight hair natural but have no problem going out with a wash & go rocking my curls! Denial IS in fact the main issue here!
Your natural hair is more beautiful than any wig. You look fantastic. Some of us, like myself, have medical conditions where we have to do something to cover our heads, and we can only pray to be able to be able to wear our natural hair out one day. Jesus bless you.
Kudos to you, queen I’m glad you came back to the natural side me I never left because I’ve never ever wanted to have straight hair. I love my curly fine hair and I’m I’ve always loved Chihuahuas, who I am even still to this day. I love me more more because I did not wear wigs or weave to try to be something that I’m not, and that is not my hair even if I pay for it, still not mine, it didn’t grow out of my body
This wig dependency (for self esteem reasons) has to end. Type 4 hair is elegant and worthy!!
That’s hee that was insecure , couldn’t no man make me feel insecure about my hair. She was obviously wearing them becauw she wasn’t loving herself natural. Who said it’s about self esteem.?Not for most. I and many of those I know have long hair. It’s just easier to maintain.
Yes.
We all have insecurities. White women can have very thin hair genetically they don't feel any moral obligation to not wear clip ins or sews ins.
@@thewordsmith5440 but typically it matches their own hair texture so people believe it's their hair
As a little white sister of my gorgeous biracial sissy, I envied her hair and how beautiful she is. It's the most beautiful hair you can have. Natural and curly, and so much damn volume.
Sorry those “men” were so full of self-hatred that they said that to you. You are gorgeous!!!
Absolutely she’s a doll ❤❤❤
All dark skin black women should avoid all colorist black men.
She sure is gorgeous & her Natural picture shuts those wigs 👇🏿. 💯 💃🏿
Thank you for being bold and calling it out as it is: these "men" aren't smart, not even manly enough to embrace natural hair. If you are triggered by the hair that grows on someone else's hair...get therapy and leave everybody alone in peace. She is STUNNING ❤❤❤ and thanks to all of the beautiful women here that stand proudly AND BOLDLY wearing the natural hair that God created for them and blessed us 💕🩵
You are absolutely gorgeous WOW
Whenever I wore a wig I could not wait to take it off…
Silky straight hair is not my standard and I refuse to believe otherwise. There is nothing wrong with the hair growing out my head.
AMEN!!!👏👏👏👏
this is a great affirmation. i hope people see it and begin to use it and believe it ❤
THAT PART
Your hair is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous. It looks better than any wig, weave, or braids. Im glad you accepted and wearing it out.
Thank you so much!!
👍🏿 yes those wigs and lashes look horrible!! That natural hair is gorgeous!!!😋
The truth is our hair looks best on us. The weave doesnt even fit us. It just always looks odd.
@gabrieldaniels6191 agree. The fakery of it makes it look horrible.
@@bibaolaitan5189Always
I don't wear wigs because I don't want fake hair on my head and they're too expensive
They’re extremely expensive. You’re so right!
I bought $255 v part curly coily wig and never wore it. I could’ve bought so many natural hair products with that money 😅😅😅 crazy expensive !
Some are very cheap and still look very natural. But I stopped wearing them because they’re just uncomfortable to me now 🤷🏾♀️
Same! I'm still on the hunt for a comfy wig! @@pocahontas4583
If they are expensive ir not depends though because you can buy for like 12 dollars ir less ive seen for 5 dollars ive only 1 wig(wich is more than enough) but that only cost like 10 to 12 dollars and it is good enough quality for me beause i see what you are talking about but there is cheap wigs though that still are decent in quality but maybe thats just me best of luck in life and all to you though and take care
I started wearing wigs more regularly after an African American male told me something negative about my hair. A problem I never had in Jamaica. I had an encounter with the Lord and then from that time. I never wore them again. I don’t condemn anyone because people wear wigs for various reasons. As for me. I do what makes me feel comfortable and I know I’m accepted by the most high just as I am and anything else would be saying that he didn’t do a good job
I love that🙌🏾.
Interesting. I actually had a similar experience as the UA-camr on college campus in Jamaica. I’m so glad to hear that you had that encounter with the Lord. 🙏🏾🙌🏾
Period, sis. Created by design by the divine!!
I remember a TikTok video of a black girl opposing wigs. She was attacked by black women and they called her "broke" or just say u broke,. It was really a sad to see.
I don’t want wigs because i don’t know who that hair belongs to… there is a lot of deranged people out there. I’m just not bringing in any spirits in my life… you look gorgeous with your natural hair by the way!
Wow. that's the truth!
Wow! I love this perspective!
With that being said, I guess that is another reason as to why God as led me to wrapping my hair.
Some of it is corpse hair. They don’t only take from the living. Could also be hair from men. As you said, no one really knows.
Much of that hair has been sacrificed to pagan gods in Hindu temples in India. Think about the spiritual aspects of that hair. You are a very beautiful lady, and you have lovely hair.
I feel like black women look best with our natural hair you look beautiful with your natural hair!
So true we look so odd with silk press hair no mater how straight the silk press is that's when it looks even more odd we look so gorgeous with our natural hair
I love wigs but I never understood why so many black women don’t wear the texture of their hair. Like it would be nice if we would wear our texture and not a different texture. No one would know if you have a wig/extensions if it matches your texture. I personally like braids more anyway. Anyway nice video and Afro hair really is beautiful I’ve been growing mine out for two years now.
I find wigs to be really uncomfortable on my head now lol but wore them for YEARS with no problem. I usually do braids, twists, natural or yaki textured clip ins now.
😅🤣😂🐑🤮🤮🤮
Go back the 1940s and 50s. BW all wore their hair and it looked amazing
@@mrsx7944 Not true BW wore wigs back then. Look at the Supremes and The Motown acts. Be honest BM don't like tiny afros because it looks masculine.
I wore a wig once and never looked back😂 now I wear my big natural fro everywhere and got 100% more compliments than when I wore that wig
That's great. Your hair looks great. I don't wear mine in an afro much. I don't like how it looks on me but I use a heated brush about once a week to keep it looking somewhat smooth and sleek and just usually wear it back in a ponytail. I wish it was the norm for more black women to wear their own hair.
I stopped wearing wigs Sept this year embracing my natural beauty in all forms i stopped wearing lashes too as apart of a growth journey i love it i feel so free
Yes!! 🙌🏽👏🏽
Thank you for doing that !
I stopped wearing them because it's a public display of self-hatred, whether Black women want to accept that or not. It's not our fault we feel obligated to wear them due to Eurocentric beauty standards, but eventually we have to reject those standards and accept ourselves. If we wear wigs for a different style, they should be similar to our natural hair texture & look believable; they shouldn't be bone straight, like Asian hair.
Why give a fuck about standards that obviously are not yours? It must be brainwasging to so greatly overpower basic reasoning. Also consider thst black men don't do any of this crap to ourselves. We tried perms and jerry colojrs. Decided that's too much work and chemicals and went back to our own hairstyles.
Agree. A bone straight wig or hairstyle on occasion as an accessory like jewelry or more accented make-up is one thing. Wearing another person's, (or animal's) hair, or synthetic hair as a woefully lacking representation of what is meant to be one's natural crowning glory on a daily basis is a testament to the ugliness; and the lingering pain, evil has visited upon the hearts, minds, and Spirit of God's beautifully created, and gloriously melanin rich women. Like my black as the night grandmother, and great-grandmother, and their grandmothers before them. The breath of life.
@Lia, I totally agree 👏🏾👏🏾
A display of self hatred? Jesus are your knees okay from jumping to conclusions?
I wear wigs to grow my hair from a bad self cut and bc the amount of time and money it takes to get my hair to look good i could just as easily plop a wig on and go. Its refreshing. This weird bs has to stop. Just bc you couldnt afford wigs or you have low self esteem dont project on others. Also not all black women are born with this 4c hair. A small pprtion of black women are, some habe silky damn near straight hair so thats a lil racists.
@@1strightsick
In regards to dating, I rarely see quality men dating women with wigs.
Your confidence in your natural beauty really elevates you in a way that can’t be bought!
Jay-Z is with Bey who wears wigs sometimes. I don't see quality men with women with short afros.
Sometimes? You mean everyday haha@@zarario4444
Wigs feel hot and itchy. I also don’t like how children and women are exploited for human hair. Finally, I think my real hair is superior, hands down. It’s easy (locs), beautiful, and matches my skin texture (black women have thicker skin, and it’s a different texture from white and Asian women). Silky straight hair does not look natural on most of us.
All humans have the about the same texture. It certainly does NOT change on thickness based on race. This is absolutely false and is one of the leading causes as to why doctors do not believe Black women when we say we are in pain - we are perceived to have “thicker skin” that makes us less prone to pain - this is not true and is a legacy of medical racism!
@@IndigenousExotical lmao. Never said we experience less pain. I’m well aware of that misconception. Different ethnicities do have different skin texture. It’s subtle but observable. Nothing to be ashamed of. I love my skin. My skin texture is a benefit. I’m over 40 have great skin!
Salute to you, young lady! As an older guy I love it when I see our women (of all ages) proudly wear their natural hair. 👏🏾🙂
Please keep wearing your natural hair very pretty to me
For me I like blow dried hair. If I leave it in its natural state, I can’t manipulate it much, it shrinks/ causes knots and it takes very long to detangle. I love wearing an afro tho and watching ppl go 😯😂😂😂😂😂
Thanks for sharing your story, very inspiring! I stopped wearing wigs when I realised that I want my hair to look realistic, and there’s no point buying wigs that look like 4c hair when I can grow it myself. I love my natural hair. I’m so glad I took that step.
Exactly right. 💖💖
So true lol
Exactly
“Have whatever day you deserve”. I’m stealing that one 😂!
For me and other black women its about LAZINESS. SISTAHS need to admit THE TRUTH WE ARE TOO LAZY TO DO THE WORK. As black women we are OVERWORKED. Most has kids, 2 jobs, schools, long hours, running households . We simply dont have the time to care for our natural hair, or if we do have time we are too Lazy.
Black hair takes more TIME AND EFFORT, IT NEEDS MORE TLC. I have learned to STOP BEING LAZY AND GIVE MY HAIR MORE TLC. I wake up an hour earlier just to care for my hair. It has paid off from ear length to midback length. Haircare needs to be an EVERYDAY COMMITMENT like bathing and dental. We have to treat it as JUST AS IMPORTANT JUST AS SPECIAL AS THE WEAVE we put in our hair.
Overworked and Lazy seem strange in the same sentence. I don’t believe you can be both. It’s either one or the other. Overworked and tired af or burnout makes more sense.
It takes me very little time to wash, condition and moisturize my hair because I'm not trying to stretch it out or make it look wavy or less kinky. Folks are going to see every single kink I have on my head, and know that I am proud. There was a time that I was busy trying to make it look a certain way, and it caused me to go back to a relaxer. Never again! As it gets longer I will rock simple braided or kinky styles. Once you accept you natural texture, people who may call it nappy or slave looking just look lost in self hate to you..
I’d say more unintentional than lazy, because once you get the basics down it’s easy to grow long hair as a BW.
Same. I work a full time job and sometimes do overtime and I wash, detangle, and braid my hair on my days off. I keep it braided throughout the week and I take it down every Friday. After I get off work, I moisturize my hair but I keep it braided. It only takes a few minutes to moisturize it. I work from home as well so it makes it much easier to dedicate more time to my hair. I started off with a big chop and now my hair is mid back length as well.
@basicallyaren8567 right on. Natural hair is low maintenance. Most long haired naturals protective style for extended periods. Even many YTubers and natural content creators admit this.
I fully support you sis. You are very beautiful. Keep talking about how your self worth is growing as you embrace your whole self!. Good for you. Thanks for being a light in the world.
I appreciate that
I stopped wearing wigs for a while and then I did a big chop and started wearing them again because I don’t feel beautiful. It’s a battle 😩
I understand how you feel. I currently have a relaxer in my hair and I will admit that I am lazy 😩. If I wore my natural hair I would probably wear it like the woman in this video but shorter. Yes it’s true I’m lazy and vain. I’ve asked God to forgive me. I’m a creature of habit.
And there’s ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT
You look beautiful to me. You have a nice face. I am sure you would look beautiful with or without the wigs.
As a black man who is repelled by the fake…I salute you ✊🏾.
So proud of you for this. I used to feel the same way except I flat ironed my hair for years. I came to the conclusion that my natural hair that God gave me should not be something I'm ashamed of, need to hide or wear in a certain way for others liking. If people can't accept the hair that grows from my scalp, then they are not the people for me. You're beautiful girl keep going!
You are a beautiful young lady and your hair that grows out of your head is beautifully made!!
You are so beautiful 💗 Sorry that misogynoir drove you to wear wigs exclusively, but I’m glad you’re wearing it natural again. The potential damage to your hair and scalp, and the financial consequences, are just not worth wearing wigs. People make fun of black women for wearing our natural hair, but they ridicule black women even more for wearing wigs - and laugh when they fall of or someone snatches them off, etc.
We will never win in the eyes of people who are committed to hating & degrading us, so choose your health, wealth, and ease instead. Caring for our natural hair will preserve our health, preserve our wealth, and is much easier (saving time and energy). Protect your peace BW 💖
They are itchy and I have a fear it will get pulled off or blown away😂. It’s just uncomfortable. That being said I have 2 of em but don’t wear them 🤷🏾♀️ I rather get braids or go natural
I stopped wearing wigs because it was damaging my hair. I’m comfortable with my fro and my husband loves my fro. It’s just when I go out in public with it, I receive hate for it. I don’t get how something that is natural a part of me gets so much criticism. I do bodybuilding competitions and for my last one I had my fro out. I heard people make comments about some people not doing their hair. There is just so much pressure to hide my natural hair. Now, I just wear ponytails. Which can be fun to play around with the different styles and it’s less damaging than wigs.
Your hair is gorgeous. I've never been a huge wig wearer and it can be difficult for the younger generations because of social media. Maybe about 10 years ago I stop even liking straight hair on me. I only like curly, locs, my natural hair, crochet, and when I do wigs it is for like one day because I was in the middle of deep conditioning and had to go somewhere. I keep a curly wig though but I always cut the part and lace and crochet my parts. I never got into the lace closure etc. My biggest thing is just ensure you are taking care of your own hair no matter what you do. I see way too many women without edges and hair these days. Some is heredity but much of it is not.
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I totally agree, I spent my whole 12 years of schooling in a buzzcut as a female because natural hair is considered not really neat and you won't look that great unless you actually relax your hair and I didn't feel like myself when i did that, but my second year of college changed a lot of things and I started going to school with my natural short afro.
Great video, i think more black women should learn to love their afro when its not blown out and be comfortable walking around with it.
Good on you!! You look so beautiful and youthful. I feel like wigs can make us look old
I noticed this too.
You are so pretty! Your curly fro is so adorable in a non-kidlike way. Looks very sweet and feminine.
Just here to say I saw the title and didn’t care why you stopped but I’m glad you did!
I only wear kinky curly wigs that require leave out but I’m even challenging myself with that! I know I wear them because sometimes I feel like my natural hair density isn’t full enough, or my hair isn’t long enough to be “pretty” or better yet, “sexy”. But either way, wigs are fun but, very STRESSFUL for me. I’m very particular with my hairstyles but, I’m getting tired. Genuinely tired. I might loc my hair or just give the wigs a total rest. I love my hair and my scalp loves to breathe. I think it’s time for me to listen to it.
You look so sweet and feminine and your hair looks so healthy.
First of all, you and your hair are beautiful 😍!!!!!!! How disgusting of those boys to yell “sir” at you!!!!
You are definitely inspiring and motivating just by doing this video alone! Yes we have been brain washed to think straight hair is the greatest thing on earth 🙄
I wear wigs occasionally. However, my wigs match the texture and length of my own hair, so much so that people can't tell when I'm wearing a wig or my own hair. I like to give my own hair a rest or may have a bad day. I think that the dependenc on long straight hair is the problem.
The things we have to do for beauty is ridiculous. I understand and have felt so much of what you described. Thank you for being vulnerable about your experiences.
The thing you have to, not everyone woman, cause not everyone woman is chasing attention, some of us is just about good health and that is good enough.
I feel like we are the only women that resemble Nature. The trees plants, flowers. And we should wear that proudly❤🫶
Absolutely nothing wrong with natural hair & traditional styling. When the hair has a natural shine, the skin a natural glow, then everybody knows you're healthy & beautiful! Gentlemen, prove me wrong!
When I went natural I got more attention from White men than Black men , go figure. Im loc’d now and I love it ! I love when I’m the only one in the room with loc’d hair, it’s like being one of a kind.
Your natural hair is absolutely beautiful as are you. You are right that we need to stop the dependence on these wigs. It's psychollically damaging. Your words and courage will encourage others and bring about more togetherness in our uniqueness. Applaudes to you.
You look so beautiful with your natural hair ❤I love it
I don’t wear weave wigs make up fake nails just because I am super happy with myself and love my freedom. The thing I hate the most is foundation. I can’t stand that thing
You're so naturally-beautiful...no need to manipulate your natural beauty❤
😊 thank you
KUDOS to you. Natural hair is always the best and most attractive for everyone.
I love my 4c thick natural hair❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉 I wear protective braids sometimes, that’s it!!! I love to touch and play in my hair!!!! None could convince me to hate this beautiful head of hair!!!❤😂🎉
I wear them all, wigs, braids, weaves and anything else I want. But I also wear my natural hair out a lot in different forms, it’s natural state (wash n go’s), straightened, blown out or stretched. I think balance is really important, if I find I am doing braids/twists/faux locs for long then I may switch to wearing my wig, if I find I have tucked my hair away too long I wear my hair out for a few months to let it breath. Balance is important. And to anyone that says that box braids aren’t a protective style anymore, tell that to my bra length natural hair who spent 18 months wearing braids over and over, trimming in between which allowed my hair to grow out so much, I didn’t have to big chop when I heat damaged my hair, I just maintained length, had fast growth and my hair was healthy again in no time.
Your Afro is so CUTE omg😍 I’ve been wearing mine cut super short for around 4years and I’ve let it grow out for 6months so now it’s at an awkward length to style. I ordered a wig and they sent me a shorter one than I ordered so I’m taking it as a sign that God said no lol
You are beautiful, and your hair looks amazing on you. I've been natural for years, and I'm now starting my loc hair journey today. I don't plan on wearing extensions on my hair. Best decision honestly
Agree with you 💯 I was depending on wigs wouldn't go anywhere with out this is how people are so out of touch of reality example when I where a wig everyone say your hair looks nice right mind it's not mind fake 'so I decided to wear my natural beautiful hair what God bless me with men like my hair more than woman honestly wigs when your working is was easy for me get up put on and go that's why I wore them how I decided to lock my hair so step by step getting there love and I everyone
You are spot on! I love your beautiful natural hair 😊
Thank you so much!
I only wear wigs in the winter from December to March because it’s the coldest time, going to 7 degrees so my hair gets super dry and brittle. Other than I’m rocking my fro every month of the year
Wearing wigs don’t do nun for us but make us look older.. And knowing our skin why would you want to look older. It’s black women 50+ who look damn good for their ages. Embrace your natural skin, natural hair, everything were born with❤️
Some look like trannies with wigs and wigs age most women. I feel so sad for them
I love this! My hair is shorter, but I wear mine in a similar fashion. This is a conversation most are not ready for. People look at me side-eyed with my hair natural and I don't care. The nerve. Some of us hate ourselves that much. I will do a kinky haired weave if I want it longer before I do a silky straight. There is nothing wrong with our hair as it comes out of our head. It doesn't even need stretching out. It will grow straight up if you leave it alone, and keep it moisturized and loved on.
I like this conversation. I have my hair in its natural 4c state and I think that's the most authentic representation of who I am, fully embraced.
I have locs and people use to make fun of my loc in the beginning. I just kmt and went about my business.
If you don't like my hair, that's a you problem.
Now that my locs is butt length, everyone did a 180 and love it now 🙄🙄
You are beautiful as God made you keep up the good work. I through away all my wigs now I braid my hair but I wanted to stop braiding my hair too the only thing I am worried about is I don't want it break off if I comb it often.
“Sir, sir.”
So good of them to sort themselves out.
They might have celebrated your overcoming, your breaking free, your victory. Your liberty. I do.
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I just want to say thank you so much for being a light to other brown girls to truly embrace their roots.
I am so freaking proud of you!!!! These are my exact thoughts. We say we wear wigs for versatility, but why do they have to be bone straight wigs. I understand that for a long time, textured wigs weren’t accessible or affordable, but now they are. So, why do we still prefer silky wigs for occasions? We aren’t telling ourselves the truth and It’s just sad🥲
I'm grateful for what I am and that God helped I've never afford to have money to buy wigs or waves🙏
Locs are great as well you can even get microlocs/sisterlocs which are really tiny locs
I’m glad,,for the unapologetic embracing of your beauty.
What a lovely young lady! She is well-informed and admirable. I hope her realization about the reason she wore wigs resonates with many women, and encourages them to think deeply about why they themselves do.
Congratulations sister, you finally realize the truth, that you are beautiful in your natural look, natural hair, very little, too no makeup. You look beautiful in your natural look. I like this video, thank you, and once again, congratulations on your beautiful natural look. Queen
You are beautiful my black sister. Thanks for sharing this content.
Thank you ❤
It’s sad that we have to find a good enough reason to NOT wear wigs to satisfy people. Wigs are not the default. Our natural hair is!!
So many different experiences I remember I went through a period I didn’t want any guy approaching me I did my first big chop to a very low fade and was very surprised the objective was not achieved I had even more guys than usual trying to get to know me better I was so shocked I assumed I would be less attractive I then came to the conclusion it’s really not about our hair I had to laugh because I remember someone had told me maybe that I was only getting the attention I was getting because I wore weave that experienced changed a perspective within me number one someone else’s ideologies of someone else isn’t always true
The truth can’t help but to shine
And My outer appearance really can help with attraction but maybe it truly is my inner appearance that matters the most ❤✌🏾
I enjoy videos on this topic. I’m a sew in or box braids sort of person and have no interest in wearing my hair out in it’s natural state. I admire people willing to take up this heavy workload and I like hearing different perspectives.
Hello love. Thank you for your honesty and you look so beautiful with your natural hair❤
Thank you so much!
You just inspired me to wear my natural hair ❤ your hair is so beautiful we definitely need to learn how to appreciate 4b/4c hair more!!
I wore wigs in highschool and in my freshman year of college but after I did my big chop, I stopped wearing wigs. I was also bullied by black people and called bald headed and one black man called me “ Side Show Bob “. Now years later, my natural hair is healthy and long and I get compliments now only because my hair is longer. I do wear braids and faux locs sometimes but I embrace my natural hair.
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL, I LOVE YOUR HAIR!
Thank you so much!!
I'm natural too and I've been so for years now. But there was a period of time I had all those feelings you described and had to overcome them. Now I feel at my best when I look in the mirror and see me for me. Not a version of me I created based of of someone else's beauty standards. BTW your hair looks beautiful just like that.
I agree with you, and I think your hair is so gorgeous. You have thick coil/curly hair that looks very healthy. Plus, you have the cutest little nose.
I decided tp stop wearing wigs and just grow my natural hair out. I cherish my edges.
You look very pretty with your natural hair! Forget the haters.😊
😊 thank you
Thank you so very much my sister. Our journey to greatness continues. Our natural hair is the royal crown and the envy of the rest of the world.
Oh my darling, your afro is just so beautiful, the coils are soo pretty, won't be fair to hide them under a wig ❤
I got relaxers until college. My hair started breaking off badly so I got a pixie cut. I switched to texturizers for a few years but once I had my daughter I was burned out on my hair,pregnancy was super tough and I basically did nothing to my hair from exhaustion for ten months. I started wearing wigs once I got off maternity leave. They were just cheap Amazon lace fronts. They were itchy and fake looking 😩. Yet gave me so much confidence and then I started working from home after Covid and have not worn wigs since. But now that my daughter is older and has more activities I’m looking to get some new ones. My mom shaves her 4c hair and only wears wigs. She doesn’t do hair and never taught me the ways 😢. Thank you for sharing your journey
Green beauty on UA-cam is an amazing channel to start learning how to care for your hair and scalp❤
I understand your journey❤️ In the end do what makes you feel good. You don’t owe anyone anything🧚🏾♀️
I’m just too in love with texture!
baby you AND your hair are absolutely gorgeous!!!! 🥰😘😍 seriously, i was staring at you the whole time thinking something is wrong with anyone who can’t see your gorgeousness!!!
Thank you so much!!
You look gorgeous with your natural hair!!!!! Beautiful young lady❤!!!
I've sported a teeny weeny afro every other year for the last 14yrs. I've only had one negative comment from a male friend who said I looked like a stud. I told him my penis was bigger than his & I didn't even have one. He never said it again😂. I'm not sensitive to jabs about my physical appearance. My self-confidence is intact and I know I'm cute as hell.
Your hair is beautiful I love it!
Thank you!!
You are beautiful sister and I have embrace my natural hair for 10 years. Stay strong 🤎
I stopped wearing wigs about a year or two ago now, but I still struggle with getting it blow dried/flat ironed bone straight.
Idk if I'll ever wear my natural 4c on a regular. Thank you for being a light and inspiration for it.
Thank you for realizing your natural beauty and encouraging others to do the same. Have a blessed day. 😊
Your hair is gorgeous and it looks very healthy.
Thank you
Thank you so much for making this video 🩷
My pleasure 😊
I agree with your sentiments in this video! I don’t wear wigs because i’m allergic to the glue and all that bonding stuff to keep it laid down. PLUS, a wig is never that serious for me to want to alter myself to that extent just for esteem issues. I’m personally a straight hair natural but have no problem going out with a wash & go rocking my curls! Denial IS in fact the main issue here!
I feel so empowered by my natural hair and beauty 😍 i used to be so embarrassed by my natural hair but now i love it
Your natural hair is more beautiful than any wig. You look fantastic. Some of us, like myself, have medical conditions where we have to do something to cover our heads, and we can only pray to be able to be able to wear our natural hair out one day. Jesus bless you.
Kudos to you, queen I’m glad you came back to the natural side me I never left because I’ve never ever wanted to have straight hair. I love my curly fine hair and I’m I’ve always loved Chihuahuas, who I am even still to this day. I love me more more because I did not wear wigs or weave to try to be something that I’m not, and that is not my hair even if I pay for it, still not mine, it didn’t grow out of my body
That’s how we like you
Some of us have to comply for our salary.
I agree with you we need to embrace ourselves
Your hair is BEAUTIFUL!!!❤ Thanks for making this video! The motive behind the wig is real!