Mary Jane, Mary Jane! Gabriel Union took to Instagram yesterday and posted a picture of the back of her hair without her usual gorgeous weave. She had the caption:
Ladies.. You can achieve hair growth…With a weave! this is alllll mine, no clips, no extensions*, hadn’t even been pressed..And it got this healthy thick length from responsibly wearing weaves #weaveandflowletitgrow”.
I like to look at the comments on these pictures just to see what the pulse of the viewership is like. For Gabrielle the feelings were mixed, there were the usual “let me applaud her for her progress” commenters, guys who love her regardless of what she does, and then there were the ones that called her irresponsible for encouraging weaves as a solution to hair growth.
Well my opinion is pretty simple, if it works for you then have at it! But we still want to look at the pros and cons of wearing a weave and why opinions are so split.
Pros
1. Protective style – Your hair is hidden, tucked away and not touched for reasonable periods of time, not only is this prerequisite for retention it can be healthy too.
2. You can switch your style up without damaging your real hair – Wanna go blonde for a while? Buy some and try something new, it’s easy and your hair is not chemically changed.
3. Low maintenance – This depends on the type of weave that you have, some do not require a lot of product or manipulation to look great, so you can literally have it easy when it comes to maintaining the hair.
Cons
1. Stress on your edges – We are glad Gabby used the word ‘responsibly’ because weaves can be the number one cause of traction alopecia and hair loss if you are not careful.
2. Hair care neglect – Your actual hair can suffer if you are not careful about not wearing your weave forever and a day and not doing one ounce of maintenance to keep your own hair healthy.
3. Budget – Most of us don’t like looking ratchet and we like our weave to look as natural as possible, this means you better be ready to spend a little bit of change. Quality weaves cost! Not to mention finding a quality beautician to make it all happen.
What side are you on? Weave or no weave?
Stacie Hart says
No weave!!!
Bridget Myers says
No weave just go natural y’all.
Drea Bia says
Let’s see those edges before I cast a vote..
Kiki Scott Grooms says
LOL, that’s the first thing I said after reading this! Show the front, Gabby, and those edges — then I’ll decide whether you are qualified to talk about weave.
Shanice Goodridge-Flemming says
Ugh!!! She seems to have edges in her pictures
Anesha Rhett Berry says
And those split ends are obvious!
Ieashia Hopkins says
Lol
Keisha Owens says
Jealous!
Courtney Smith says
What they said ^
Tasheen Lockridqe says
It doesn’t matter to me, it’s just hair..do what you wanna do, YOU’RE the only one who has to wear it…
Priscilla Washington says
What ever is good for you and YOUR hair.
Babsy Livy says
Whatever your fancy
Meredith Reese says
Who cares! It’s your hair! Do what you want and forget the haters.
Mercedes Michelle Bolden says
Clip those ends girlfriend.
April M Mosley says
I have always been team no weave! I have only even added hair to my braids once as an adult. But that is for me. Do what you want for you as long as it looks good
Show Stoppah says
Weaves to protect my natural hair
Carlette Goodwyn says
Never ware a weave in my life and never will
Tyjuan Smalls says
No please no weave. Can’t touch it get it wet pull it during sexx no to the Weave no to the weave.
Shanice Goodridge-Flemming says
Lol who told you any of that info???
Dawnese Snell says
I’m not really a weave person….I do like braids…no glue or sew in.
Chavon Walton says
You sound like me. I will occasionally get my hair braided and that’s as far as I’ll go.
Chalese Fauntleroy says
Whatever looks good it doest matter
Kourtney Monique says
The only weave I wear is braids and that’s very rare. Other than that, all natural.
Lise Williams says
I love weave and wigs if you take care of your natural hair it shouldn’t be a problem I’m all natural so my hair is very kinky but I love the versatile it’s amazing!
Curl Collection says
We’re all about natural hair but more importantly health hair. Many naturals use weave as a protective style option (braids, twists, sew in’s…). What’s important is that you care for your hair!!! #teamhealthyhair
Shawntrice Jernigan says
Team : No Weave
Liz Griffith says
I have natural hair but I rock weave whenever I want straight hair, my hair, I do what I want with it
Chanelle Wilkerson says
No weave please.
Erin Gray says
NO WEAVE! Only because two months ago I tried my first sew in weave. I took it out yesterday. Most of the time I was uncomfortable, I couldn’t touch my scalp which for me is a problem for some reason. I felt like I was wearing a hat. The braiding was too tight to begin with so I was ready to take it out the first night. I was completely miserable for awhile. I will never again have a sew in. I will stick with braids as my protective style more sew in.
Kristin Patrick says
I know the feeling regarding being uncomfortable with the weave. Its hard to shampoo and care for the hair underneath. You almost have to go to the right stylist who knows how to put it in and take it out without damaging a sister’s edges.
Diane C. Dejean says
I tried as well…..took it down in 10 days :-/ now I just have my hair braided in a beehive braid pattern and put on a wig. It’s the same difference, now I can take the wig off , take care of my hair and let my hair breath. Also I can change into a different wig anytime.
Shay Hammonds says
Both for me…if I’m not in the mood for doing my hair I just pop a wig on & go by my businesses
Mía Augusta says
100 % natural!
Donna Germany says
Never wore a weave but to each her own…I will say that if you do wear a weave…smooth your edges…nothing worse than a silky weave and rough edges!!! Ugh!!!!
Pamela Traeye says
Doesn’t matter
Crystal Roberts says
Natural Healthy Hair ! Braids !
Paige Mcfayden says
look at the pro and con of wearing weave… I been wearing my Brazilian for a year now and going natural and now my hair reach me in my back weave gorws my hair I dont see whats wrong with it… some of u have natural hair and its not even moving an inch maybe u should try weave sometimes
Cheryl Blair says
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He didn’t want to be called negro. Can you image his reaction to our youth saying the n@##$% as a term of endearment for us only.
Dominique PrettynEverything Garrett says
It don’t matter to me…I look fab in both..I keep my weave&braids up if I wear them..and when I let my hawk out it flies with the wind….so I’m team doing me…
Kristen Bert says
Who cares? To each is own
Coleen R. Wilson says
100% no weave.
Tavi Soblessedbeyondmeasures says
You can wear a nice wig styled your way! If you braid your hair under the wig… It should grow long
Nadine Melissa says
It doesn’t matter….its your personal preference…
Vodus Sherman says
No weave! It itches, I can’t get glue or thread out, most weave I see looks a hot mess & my real hair is cost efficient with added versatility.
Dominique PrettynEverything Garrett says
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Faytonia S. Graves says
↖ All Natural, Everything Big!! ♥♠♣♦
Lisa Nixon Lello says
Both. . I do whatever I’m in the mood for..
Ciarra MG says
I’m natural but I’ve worn weaves. I like them both.
Ebony J Jones says
Weaves r a convenience (4me). It’s doesn’t state tht I have no hair. Lol
Lakia Payne says
I prefer weaves bc it’s less stress on your hair if you go to the right person. I agree with Gabby bc my hair is at its longest when I wear a weave for an extended period of time. Making sure to have it redone every 2 mths. But a def con is that it’s costly.
S Dot White says
Au naturale
Brittany-Amoy Lee says
If you are a grown woman, you can wear whatever you want
Endenezjia Graham says
Do what works for you! I’m natural but if I want a short hairdo I’m open to wearing weave.
Tiera Nicole Betts says
I wear weave from time to time. It depends on how I feel or what events I have coming up. Make sure you have a professional that’s doing your sew-in not Keisha and them cousin from around the corner. I’ve never had a problem with them. My hair has never broke off or been damaged from them either. Its all in how you take of it.
Ashley Davis says
That’s her hair birth for me to sometimes weave just feels so right
Jennifer Jade Willis says
I am on the whatever makes u feel beautiful side!
Miranda Jett says
Who cares? Weave or no weave, she’s still a beauty!
Jessica Flanigan says
I do both. I don’t care whatever people say about me and wearing weave. I like the look of long hair on me and my real hair isn’t long but it is natural. Lol.
Kim Merritt says
I’m glad that sisters are rocking their natural hair but Im all for weaves as well…when wearing braids, fake hair is added into the hair too. A few yrs ago, I had twist put in my hair and my edges fell out. Just because my hair is natural, I dont see the need to turn my nose up at sisters who wear weaves and relaxers, etc.. You do what works for you & I’ll do what works for me. #teamnojudgment
Linda Mckinney says
To each his own. I’m not a fan of weaves… I have beautiful hair ..coarse /thick pass my waist salt & pepper. Loving it..
Nicole Brownie says
Oh my gosh why can’t y’all just answer a simple question; have to be all extra smh.
Norita Linda says
Good!
No damned weaves !
Sharshonna Boyd says
No weave it destroys the natural hairline.
Barbara Green says
No weave!!!!!!!!
Acacia Caines says
I hate weave
Latrina Bunch says
I want to see her hairline! No weaves for me.
Lozette Clemons says
As long as your hair is healthy it’s all good. personally i do both. If i want my hair to be in a specific hairstyle that requires a lot of heat and manipulation i like weave but if i just want to wear a fro or Curley i wear my hair.
Lozette Clemons says
If i want long curly hair i have a wig for that.
Dollie Jewell says
I like extensions but I love my hair!!! I wear extensions or braids when I feel like it. I look good with my natural hair or a weave. Do whatever makes you feel pretty! Side note: did Gabrielle Union take a front photo? Because by the looks of that pic her hair isnt all that healthy and luxurious….anywho* make sure that whatever you choose to do PROTECT THOSE ENDS AND MOISTURIZE! ☆★☆★☆
Sherry Dailey says
No weave! !!
Carmella McCoy says
I don’t dig European hair hats, but I’ll rock an African hair hat in a millisecond!
Assata Knox says
I rock the occasional weave, but I prefer my own hair most days. As long as you care for your hair, it shouldn’t matter.
Shanice Goodridge-Flemming says
Once my hair reaches my desired length I don’t think I would wear one again but until then I shall fake it till I grow it. Maybe even use weave to get shorter styles or change my look? Dunno whatever hair isn’t going to consult my clients now is it? Who cares about her edges?
TaShonda LadyShon Bolden says
Does it really matter? There shouldn’t even be a debate about natural hair, relaxed hair, weave or no weave. Do what’s best for you when it comes to your own hair.
Jasmine Nodd says
I cant do weave i tried twice and both times the braiding was too tight and it felt like a hair helmet that was soooo soooo itchy! Idk if its just me but I don’t like the chemical smell it has either. All I could think about was that itch! I wore it for maybe a week (mainly Bc my husband loved it so much) then I cut it out myself. I have thick 4B/4C hair that’s to the middle of my back so Ill just stick to my Dominican blowouts when I want it straightened. Idk everyone’s different.
Niqua Wright says
I’m on team weave and no weave… after my hair grows out while wearing my weaves, I take the weave out and flaunt that sucka in the summa . then it goes back into hiding during the winter ^.^
Winifred Graham says
It’s up to the individual. I don’t wear weaves, I’m natural.
Stephanie Barron says
No weave I wear it twice it was ok but not my thing
Sheryl Cranktheblessings Collick says
Natural 4 me.
Imani Malika says
I hate weaves and I rarely see one that looks good. However, it’s their choice. If they like it then I love it.
Lenora Lee says
No weave all natural
Feea Pho says
no
Star Norris says
I’m not into weave but it is cute on a lot of ppl!
Shaniece A. John says
But her hair isnt even long o_O I am not hating,but I dont see how this is profound hair growth.
Julianna Browne says
Never like weave always hated it ,so fake ,I love seeing ladies with their natural hair .
Сандра Ді says
Team trim the ends!
Lurve Lux says
don’t care personal choice
Clarissa 'Chrissy' Solomon says
Depending on my mood…. schedule… and energy I will be natural, weave, wig, or braids #idontdiscriminate
Ariel Gause says
No weave!!
Lon Jones says
I’m team hair period! Weave, natural, wig, braids and perm as long as its healthy, looks good and I like it. I’ll flaunt it :-*
mmami Winki says
Well said ! That’s exactly how I feel.
Sheanda Ambrose says
lol do u & I no each otha… u almost quoted me verbatim… its my motto #justdoyou if u love it b bout it! 😀
Eboni Anderson says
Im on team DO WHAT YOU WANT TO YOUR HAIR .. I’m natural now but if I so please I will get a relaxer, weave, wateva
Tabby Blessedhighlyfavored Lewis says
People think that those that wear weaves wear them due to no hair when in actuality they wear them for convenience and to give there real hair a break
Jimmie Mixon-Mosley says
That’s not her, people stop posting lies. She wished her hair was that long.
Tiffany Washington Robinson says
Both.
People gonna hate regardless.
They are gonna compare what someone else does to what they do to try & validate being right or feel better about a choice they made but at the end of the day, your hair is still your business.
#YourHairIDontCare
#Dou #dontcompareyourself2others
Tiffany Washington Robinson says
LoL that she felt like she had to prove 2 the haters that she had hair underneath her weave! She should have kept them wondering & hating! LOL
Toy Jaynell says
Doing the week I flexi rod my own hair but on weekends clip-ins are my best friend no glue,no braids,and you can wash then anytime
Angelica Criswell says
I got a head full of thick hair that is hair too much to manage. I just started wearing sew-ins a few years back, and I like how my hair has grown. When u have a weave, your hair is allowed time to grow without disruption. And yes I still have my edges. I wear it for convenience; it does not define who I am. So I gotta give to Gabby, if the weave is working…let it work!!!!
Muriel Oduro says
Im growing out my relaxer…ive never really dealt with my natural hair and now I feel like I cant wear a smooth shiny weave or wig. It feels strange… its like im not being my authentic self, even if I do wear a weave it will have to look like its wavey in some way…
My daughter said why do most black women in London UK wear weaves and wigs.. I said there are so many levels to the reasons, but I know that I kept my hair relaxed cos I didn’t know better and in order to get curtain jobs u have to blend in and identify. If it meant not getting that job, u will bend ur identity to feed ur family…. she said im never going to do realxer again, which is good cos it makes her hair brake
Mati Ferreira says
#teamnoweave byeeee
Le'anna Johnson says
I have hada lot of trouble growing my hair and also finding the right steps to take to help my growth along. Ive had perms every month before, that went badly. I’ve tried going natural by not getting a perm or any other chemical put into my hair for two years, I’ve tried braids twists, but they all didn’t really seem to work for me like weave does. Be careful though! when trying weave, I would strongly suggest staying away from the hair glue-in styles. not knowing the do’s and don’ts with hair glue can make a nasty tug a war with your hair that you really don’t need, specially if you don’t have a set stylist to help you out. sew-ins and wigs have helped me retain my growth and add to it! not by just keeping it in for a couple months, but also of course deep conditioning and moisturizing from time to time. I stretch my relaxers about 5-6 months apart, clip my own ends (bad experience with a scissor happy hair dresser) and when i’m not wearing my weaves I use protective styles to KEEP THE HEAT OUT.
I am definitely pro weave. 😉
Muriel Oduro says
I just hope that we dont start the good hair bad hair thing…. its all slave mentality. Just love urself regardless of what u do with ur hair.
Kendra says
Its your hair so do what you like. But what is the point of having your own long hair if you never wear it out? And can you MAINTAIN long hair without it constantly being in a weave? Do you still beautiful without a weave? Just something to make you go HMMMMMMM….
Tammie Faulkner Taylor says
Weave to protect this 16+ inches of healthy thick hair that I wouldn’t have without the weave!
Alisha-sophisticated Hawthorne says
If it’s weave, I buy superior quality so there are no issues with that.
Savalle Boston says
No weave all natural. Nothing against it just never been my thing
Nicole St John says
Never wore a weave & now that I hv locs I surely not going to start now but that’s my preference. Everybody should be free to do what they want with their hair, it don’t make me no never mind
Yvette Martin says
My natural hair,…and wigs! That’s ALL I do!
Tammie Faulkner Taylor says
Funny thing, a lot of folks that say they don’t like weave and that they look bad, don’t realize that a lot of women who’s hair they think isn’t weave, actually is. There are plenty of women that choose quality hair with realistic textures and length, that have impeccable blending. And please know that alot of those “natural” that you compliment on their natural hair are rocking a weave. You just never know who’s “passing”. Lol
Rainn Spring says
Do whatever makes you happy. I like it all.
Tes Clark says
#noweave #teamnatural
Monica Barbee Crawford says
That is not Gabriielle
Tara Groves says
No weaves natural hair is beautiful…
Kristin Patrick says
I do weaves as a protective style and I have seen a lot of growth. I like them because I do not have to apply heat or constantly style my own hair. However I love the versatility and compliments I get when I do choose to not wear my weave.
La Chale says
Do whatever makes you happy
Jackie R Wilson says
To each her own. Gabrielle Union is a bad sista, with/without weave. Haters are gonna hate. Just bc we wear our hair natural doesn’t give us the right to put other sista’s down. We trash talk other women’s hair like its a badge of honor. None of us is superior than the next sista. UNITY NOT DIVISION. Blessings!
Donna Davis says
No weave…I’ll wear my own hair tyvm, Lol.
Ashley Iainttakinnoshit Plummer says
I expected more growth since she os always weaved up
Jennifer Riley-Goodman says
No weave all natural!!!!
Sivon Lockhart says
Can we move on? Who cares! Just do YOU
Lena Horn says
I like it all. My hair been perm, dyed, natural, weaves, braids. WHTEVER makes (ME HAPPY)…
Nichol Neely says
No more weaves or perms for me all natural and loving it.
Kimberly Hilaire Dixon says
Do what you want to do! Wear what you want to wear at the end of the day people will always have something to say wether your wearing weaves or rocking your own hair. Do what makes YOU feel best it’s about you not others! Who cares
Nessa Rene'e says
I’m surprised she even had that much. I always thought weave prevented your hair from growing.
Rossana André says
The point of freeing ourselves from relaxers was not to judge who isnt “natural” or trash talk who wears weaves. The point is and will always be that we have a choice. Rock our natural texture and no one calling it ugly or unprofessional. So in the end it would come a time that wearing natural hair relaxed or weaves wouldnt matter cause everything was ok. Stop judging. Stop trash talking. Stop weave shaming. It’s beneath anyone that calls oneself a woman.
Cecinia St.juste says
Both but I do like weave more it keep my hair safe and help it grow back when my broke off.
Josette Francis Singh says
All natural
Debbie Reynolds says
Both! I wear a weave over my natural hair. (:
Lesley Williams says
*yawns* who cares???? This debate is so tired…..NEXT!
Rachel Howard says
I love my hair in its natural state. But some days I do miss getting my hair flip on so when I have days like that, I wear a wig. My curls r still protected n I’m not locked down to one style like with weaves. Too each their own! If it makes u happy n feel good about how u look, do it n wear what u want:)
Ebony Harris says
I do whatever is best for me. I love weave and I love my hair so both for me.
Rosezetta Lovingthelifegodgaveme says
So many choices,….. fighting temptations lol
Regina Hawkins says
No weave i think natural beauty is way better
Raquel K Matthews says
No weave for me
Caramel Kimmie says
#team natural hair
Scothechia Mighty-Merritt says
It’s your hair you are responsible for or, it doesn’t matter if you weave or not…
Beverly TruelyBlessed Conover says
I choose “No Weave” because my hair is beautiful the way it is and if i need to style it it’s my choice!!!! Weave or No Weave!!!!
L'Marie Thompson says
Are there other pictures showing her face… or are we just believing this is her?
Brandie Aleman says
Weaves there is nothing wrong witg switching it up every now and then.
Dee NoNonsense Reynolds says
I’m not into weave but to each his own. I say do
You!
Kerimah Rogers says
NO MORE weave for me!
Bernadeen Mitchell-Ghans says
Would love to see what it had done to her hairline ..
Caitt Martin says
Weavvvve
Stephanie Montalvo says
No weave to much maintaining and expensive. Good only for special occasion. Being bald from breast cancer make me appreciate what Jesus gave me.
Tini Tay Green says
no weave she needs a trim
Shawnee Wiley says
It’s a matter of personal preference…
Barbara Peebles says
I don’t think that’s her.
Mashana Williams says
All natural!!!
Unique Burke says
Weave all day..no perm for five yrs..very busy active life..im hearing people say weave distroys natural hair..not true if u know how to take care of your hair underneath. .must usr coconut n Castor oil at least twice a week oil scalp and hair line..and I do not keep the same weave for more than 8 wks at a time…then take out wash n deep condition. .and let natural hair rest at least a week before putting the weave back in
Latanya Kendall says
i dont think its her! to light!
Carol Arnold Wright says
Are we sure that’s Gabrielle?
Marsha Lee says
No weave, natural hair is always beautiful when healthy
Blessedfrom Above says
Natural…no weave or wig… Goal is to get 27 inches within 3 yrs…
Nicole Malone Carroll says
No yucky weave, Google and YouTube helps you to grow your own!
Sugar Brown says
I Love Weave! MY hair is long and healthy. The low maintenance is great. I wear good weave and have a good hair dresser. Wearing weave works great when I workout also! Team Weave all day!
#GoGabby!
Leigh Scott says
You do you. Its your hair and no one else’s.
Vanessa Lee says
Both…Depending on my patience. When I need a break, weave it is. I do love my natural hair though:)
Gina Thomas-Sanford says
No weave, no perm for 20 years and I am in love with my hair whether I wear it natural or straightened. I wear it both ways depends on how I’m feeling.. Natural mostly
Roslyn Daniels says
http://blackhealthmatters.com/news/2014/feb/05/black-health-matters-natural-hair-dictionary/ Before the big chop, read this..
Tiffany Tiff says
No weaves!!!!
Cheryl says
I am woman hear me roar “ROAR”. Your hair is your crown and glory, so rock whatever style you want. Weaves, braids, Mohawk, Caesar cut, wigs.
Iszjaah True-Knowledge says
Both, I wear weave on occasional times just to play with the length. Gaby need to cut her ends though or she’ll have shorter hair next year!!
Vania Pierre says
I’m natural, but I still wear weave, I feel only the Perm /relaxers should get cut out, they do the damaging, the weave to me helps the hair grow strong, long, and healthy.
Markita Parris says
That’s her hair!! Looks nice
Ivy Hawkins says
Nice…needs a good trim.
Naomi Compton says
Time for a trim?
Psalms Palmer says
No weave for me. But to each their own. And besides there are some pretty nice weaves out there. Just depends on how you take care of it. Heck even natural hair can be gross looking.
Jamie MzScorpio Tyson says
Thank you i was thinking the same thing gabby is dark skinned this chick is way to light. Not saying her hair aint long just dont think this is her at all
Sharon Williams-Lester says
Sorry I’m permed, and hair is healthy… Because I take care of it just the same way as natural. Too many ppl are say natural hair is healthier than perm, not TRUE… Only difference Is you, have a healthy hair journey with natural hair, but failed to go on the same journey with perm hair… Been on my journey for 5 month and I have awesome results to back it..
Sharon Williams-Lester says
Freshly washed and air dry
Kamela M Oxner says
No weave. I’m still trying to understand how weave is good for your hair. Anything in excess has to cause damage to your jair.
Kim Harris-Dove says
I’m team clean, healthy and beautiful. Whatever a women chooses, it is hers to choose. Leave this tired debate alone. Ya hate weave? Then don’t freakin wear it but you don’t have the right to put someone else down or try and decipher their motives. Ya don’t like natural? Then relax yours but leave the natural sisters alone! #getyolife
Sharon Williams-Lester says
Seems like the natural sisters need to leave the perm, sisters alone… Keep preaching natural is better and crack is wack… Lol! I say what ever floats the boat… But stop preaching how bad perm is and many have been wearing perms for many years and now they act as if they discovered a secret that has been there since birth
Sharon Williams-Lester says
Simply take care of what you, have been given. Truth be told you can have healthy hair if you, take care of it. I’ve seen natural ppl with unhealthy hair… So know what.
Sharon Williams-Lester says
Still loving my natural hair sisters, cause you started me on my HHJ… And my results have been amazing!!! I just hear a lot of miss lead women, because you can have healthy hair with a perm. I’m proof. I did not get this way until .. I did the pre – poos essential oils, co – washing, moisturizing and sealing my hair. Etc. I have even grew hair in areas of my head that had not grew since I was in my 20
Rosa Flippin says
No weave, my hair will grow faster wearing it natural then putting weave because it stop my hair from growing.
Kourtney Boston says
Sharon, good for you.. But nothing I put on my natural hair is going to give me chemical burns.. I’m not going to get scars and welts in my head from coconut oil, castor oil, olive oil… Or anything else I put in my hair. If you want to go on putting acid in your hair go right ahead.. Yes your hair looks nice, but it will never be as healthy as natural unprocessed hair.
Unique Burke says
That is not Gabrielle Union. .too light..why isnt there a front shot to prove it..not falling for it
Sharon Williams-Lester says
Wow!! Kortney, Boston, oils don’t give you, burns are you serious????? Sweetie my hair is just as healthy.. AND THE OILS ARE 100% natural for your natural hair… Do your research!!!! and if your getting perm burns then honey your JUST NOT Doing IT RITE!!! And again I have seen many natural hair ladies, very damage hair… My sister being one… Reason being don’t TAKE CARE OF HER HAIR…. It’s like anything no I take it back it’s like EVERYTHING IF YOU, don’t take care of it it will show just that.
Kaylana Hall says
I’m a stylist and I’m so tired of this debate… Many people are just now going natural and think they’re experts.. Most of my clients are natural and many came to me with damaged hair so being natural doesn’t always mean healthy..just like relaxed hair doesn’t mean unhealthy… If installed correctly and taken care of a weave is great for growth and as a protective style!
Sharon Williams-Lester says
I agree!!! 100%^^^*
Iasha Allen says
Those ends
Rayronda Rush says
love my hair but I do love weave and braids and some times I don’t like to style my hair so 5-10 slap on a u part wig and I am ready and I can change color of my hair with out damage to my real hair
Allison Reid says
Neither side…if its a protection thing and you take care of your hair underneath and appreciate your natural hair…great, fantastic, if its being worn because you have no clue about your natural hair, are lazy, not researching, trying to learn and take care of your natural hair…bad, very bad you shouldn’t wear a wig then when hair starts coming out…you need to stop it don’t wear it…also people who relax their hair…its thin and damaged then they throw a huge voluminous hair such as a bun/pony tail on top of their head that has tons of body and luster when their hair looks like the return of the zombie, they paste their hair with gel, or too much petroleum gel…stop…they need to stop it!
n.b. I am not saying everyone will know about their hair, but thats why you research and care :)…when you don’t and you have off spring you pass that treatment to them…through example how they should treat their natural hair, not everyone’s fortunate to know or even have an idea where to start to learn about natural hair no problem with those people who are making effort/just don’t have enough cash. but people who are just plain lazy, don’t try or care about their hair simply because they don’t value it as much as their thousand dollars worth of weave which sometimes doesn’t even look right and looks fake as hell should not be wearing it…its okay to have difficulties with your natural hair…but always being lazy constantly…and flinging a weave/wig over it NOOOOO NO NO NO also…don’t get me started on people who the extensions are placed with glue, 90% of the hair is falling out, its tearing out their hair but they still push to wear the weave ._. wth is that?!
Live Laugh Love says
Both….do u
Live Laugh Love says
Shut up and just do you.
Ni-Ni Henderson says
Either. I know how to properly care for my relaxed hair. I know how to incorporate weaves and still keep my hair from breaking off, drying out, tension, creating a receding hairline, and all the things people who don’t know how properly care for any state of hair do to damage hair. They blame products, hairstyles, etc, when all along their methods are what ruined their hair.
Ni-Ni Henderson says
KMSLOL! The Hair Police and Hair Nazis are out in full swing early this morning. Trying to argue you down about hair. Come on. Say it with me…THE HAIR YOU SEE IS DEAD, NO MATTER WHAT STATE IT’S WORN IN! If you didn’t learn this in a science or cosmetology course somewhere, look it up and educate yourselves. I learned that in a science class initially in elementary, and it resurfaced a few times in college science courses as well. I guess the sooner some people realize that and other things I posted previously, the sooner they will stop caring and stop worrying about what people want to do to their hair.
Toni Settles says
No weave, but do what works for you.
Lena Horn says
People on here getting on my nerves talking about who cares, if u don’t care get ur funky ass off the page. Tht simple.
Erica Diggs-Burns says
I personally prefer no weave, but firmly believe to each his own!!
Shelley Dianne says
NO WEAVE! NO LACE FRONT WIGS! NO CLIP INS! And for the love of all things holy, do not dye your hair platinum blonde if you have a dark complexion! Embrace natural beauty
Emerald Ali Lopes says
NO WEAVE! Let’s give our daughters realistic, real life role models in self acceptance.
Barbara Myers says
I have relaxed hair and its healthy and grows long so I don’t do weave because I can grow and wear what God has given me my own hair relaxed and all Lol
Claudette Moore says
My problem with weaves r financial ….we spend the moat money on weaves but own none of the beauty suppplies n our neighborhood s….Dollie nit circulating through our neighborhood s…..I do have a little trouble wit the doll hair
….to b honest…..but to each there own..JUST WISH WE D B LESS BLIND N OUR CONSUMERISM……
Tajah Ellerbe says
No weave. I hate weave. It’s not necessary.
Stephanie Corley says
I don’t wear one and believe each person should do their own thing
Shirley Williams says
Go natural!
Lasilia Imnottheonenottoday Thornton says
im team whatever i want to spend my money on. my head, my hair, my life, get yours #Peace
Martin Boyd says
No weave” our women was never mint to have that type of due..
Yvette BornaDiva Sims says
Weave or not! MY HAIR DOESN’T DEFINE WHO I AM.
Ashla C. Freeman says
Doesn’t matter!! I am not my hair
Kimberle says
I like a weave’s versatility since i get bored with my hair easily. and DUH! you always need to get your hair trimmed and conditioned after wearing a weave or braids. BUT you get what you pay for. If you get a cheap weave and go to a shop that doesn’t have stylists that know how to maintain healthy hair, then a weave will do more damage than good. Black hair needs lots of care. I have learned that just because i see a great hairstyle and go to that shop it doesn’t mean the stylists have been taught how to care for black hair , relaxed or natural. like everything else with women and the black community- stop shaming and judging folks. if a woman wants to wear a weave or a wig or a relaxer, no matter her reason, you should not shame her or look down on her. it reminds me of the working mothers who look down on housewives or the light skinned women looking down on the darker complexions. just stop it. you do you and let her do her. i get so sick of it. women, especially women of color, have been oppressed by societies forever and a day without us doing it to each other. we should encourage and uplift each other. IF you know a woman who is destroying her hair, give her some advice and suggestions in love not as some “natural-hair-know-it-all-i’m-blacker-than you” lady.
Angela Jackson says
Weaves are great if and when maintained properly. I wore weaves for over a year while I transitioned to natural. Ladies, its okay to choose whatever works for YOU! As a natural Curlie, I’m not opposed to wearing wigs or weaves. I don’t prefer them over my natural hair, but if someone does…OK! As a community, we are so quick to bash and destroy other women and I don’t understand why. Let’s try something different…support and uplift!
Jacqueline Campbell says
I like my natural hair but if I want a change I will do a weave or braids or wigs. I like to do it all! It fun changing my hair style from time to time. But everyone has their own opinion.
Thick Nette says
You know what’s crazy to me?? Everybody I know with very long hair wears a lot of weave! My sisters hair is waist length or longer when straightened but she will not give up her weave! Yes she has edges as well. She leaves them out. I love weaves myself. They make my hair grow faster than when I wear my hair out.
Just Kyra says
Both. I love my hair & i love the perks of weave. Its also basically a protective style. Keeping my hamds out of my hair for a while.
Rochelle says
Wow we can really be so negative. I think her hair looks great and I am sure many many of us need more than just a trim. My hair grew out wearing extensions responsibly. And no my edges are not destroyed in fact they are very healthy. During the sewn in just condition prior during and after. Make sure to leave your edges out and do a style that covers them and then just pay close attention and make sure to use castor oil and emu oil. Different things work for different hair types and different people. The point is that we take the time to learn what works for us and that we take care of our hair. Extensions don’t have to replace our hair, we can grow our own.
Andrea says
Those ends look raggedy. She should have gone for a cut before taking this pic. Sorry not impressed. I don’t do weave. Not against it though unless it looks unnatural or I can see your stictches.
Tabatha says
Good for her, but I’m not a fan of weaves.