Why do so many Black women wear wigs & weaves?

Join us on 'Why Do They Do That?' as we explore why so many Black women hide their hair. This episode explores the history and social reasons behind this practice, including Tignon Laws, modern beauty standards, and the evolution of hair care products for Black women. Our journey covers the psychological impacts, societal perceptions, and the significance of protective styles in Black culture.

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[cynthiascott]

I have said this for years and I've been natural for over 35 years and didn't care what people thought. Love my natural.

[ddrebrne]

I wear my natural hair, along with wigs and weaves. For me, it's for versatility, not for hiding my natural hair.

[TheAussieGunBunny]

Im Australian and I have had very limited interactions with african american people, I never knew that there were so many racial issues that started these styles.
I think ya'll hair looks beautiful ladies

[SonataBlue]

As a white 53 yr old white woman I think black women have beautiful hair. I love seeing all the different styles they come up with. If you have medical issues wear a wig if you choose and that makes you feel good about yourself. Society needs to change perception of women having to be one way or the other and because you look a certain way you are looked at as less. Every woman no matter her color should do what makes her feel good about herself, not what society deems acceptable. Just my 2 cents.

[jmanhope]

The problem is beneath the scalp (the mind), not outside the scalp. Why aren't males saddled with this sad mindset with their hair? Why do we use negative words to describe our hair, like kinky, nappy and coarse? There needs to be a paradigm shift in our minds.

[IndigooceanOrg]

Coily, curled, dreadlocked, flat ironed, wig, braids, twists, threaded, afro... we have so many ways we can do our hair! So long as we don't use chemicals to permanently alter the patterns, we can change from week to week, even day to day. I love and embrace all the possibilities of my miraculous hair. I had dreadlocks for 23 years and loved them, but now I love experimenting much more widely, including wigs sometimes. Black haircare has come so far in the last 23 years, and I want to get to enjoy even more possibilities now than I ever had in my youth.

[marjorieb]

I wear wigs due to my thyroid condition which had led to brittleness and thinning and missing in places. My head shape doesn't support going bald nor would i feel comfortable. Wearing wigs allows me to be confident. Plus there are wigs now mimicking our texture. My point, there are a myriad of reasons women wear wigs and not necessarily due to colonialism

[MissTippiLu]

I’m 63 years old and I can remember when certain places like banks or law firms would not hire you if you wore corn rows or an Afro. That’s the reason I used to perm my hair but once I realized WHY I was putting dangerous chemicals in my hair I decided to be more selective about where I applied for a job. I These days a short natural curly wash and go works for me. I also like head wraps. Haven’t touched a perm in over 25 years. Botton line you shouldn’t be damaging your hair because you’re ashamed of your natural hair.

[adrian-ljpy]

To each their own, but I find it unfortunate that so many of our women reject their natural hair for false hair. It looks unnatural, and I find it unattractive. Many women are now coupling it with false eyelashes. If I were a single man, these falsified looks would significantly reduce my dating pool because I would find it difficult to date a woman who feels the need to alter her appearance for cosmetic reasons. A woman who is attractive in her own skin is extremely sexy.

[nkyimkyim]

This is something I have questioned for years. I’m a Black woman born with straight hair……you know…..what we call “good hair”. Personally, I’ve always wanted kinky hair and I love everything about Black hair and don’t understand why we wear the wigs! Let it go Black women…..love your hair I say and love yourself!

[aj.meso]

A hill I am more than willing to die on: Some black women do not like themselves or their natural hair, are too lazy to care for their OWN hair and choose to hide it. It is VERY deep rooted in self hate. It breaks my heart because I used to feel this way.

[jasminerosewater]

I appreciate this video. I'm a Black woman and wondered why so many other Black women cover their hair. I could never relate, me and every woman in my family wears our long beautiful natural hair and have for generations. My hair grows and thrives with a very simple routine :) There are lots of Black women with great relationships to their hair and natural beauty, growing every day.

[michelejohnson]

At 74 years of life with long thin hair and i choose to wear wigs, twists, and braids on different occassions, no big deal

[OngoingJourney]

Either way you look at it …. whether it is “because they want to” or because “it’s none of your business” kind of thing… the issue with our hair started with shame, racism, and oppression… and I think that this might be hard to hear for many of our sisters who may not - on a conscious level - want to face its reality and implications….

[gladyswebb]

Iam a black women with short hair, everyone don’t want all the “Fake Stuff “ the World has to offer. Beauty is within, it’s Your Character that makes You, and give You, Respect….So just be natural.You, will save a lot of heartache.

[geminitwin]

Wearing your own hair unless otherwise (alopecia, illness, medication, etc.) is a beautiful thing as I have been rocking my hair for almost a decade. I have managed to repair the damage caused by wearing hair and chemicals, and the complements I received are far way better from everyone from I wore hair not mine/processed.

[mimose]

I cannot believe how invested people can be regarding what black women choose to do with their own hair😅😂…what’s this obsession about?? 🤦🏾‍♀️

[rubychew]

Some black women wear wigs to take the pressure from manipulating the hair because our hair breaks. If our hair gets wet in the rain, we can't keep putting hot irons on our hair. Some wear wigs for different hairstyles.

[ruthmanyu]

When i was in my home country i wore my afro 8/12 months. I moved to a cold European country and I struggled with an afro in the cold months ( product not absorbing, breakage etc). So i wear a wig in the winter months because i want to and in the warmer months i wear my natural hair… my colleagues, friends love my natural hair but i will do what is best for me😊

[robinafrica]

I wish my beautiful Sista’s would find a suitable natural hairstyle that suits their face and personality!! I did the Big Chop in 2010 and wore my hair like that until 2020, when I decided to Loc my hair! My Loc’s are almost to the middle of my back…. Wearing “other” textured hair on my head is crazy to me!! I hope my Sista’s can see their own natural beauty and can be their true selves one day…