Some people feel Black women wear weaves to appear more "white." Others believe it's a form of self-hate and a suppression of Black and African heritage. I have an issue with both of these sentiments.

This is not an anti-hair weave post but rather, this is a pro-truth post. And the hardcore, nitty-gritty straight no chaser-kind truth is that a weave is not a protective style.

Black women, of course, have long been familiar with the appropriation of their symbols, style, aesthetic and language. But even so, even now, the weave remains theirs: It’s become synonymous ...

While it’s fun to switch up your do, be careful which style you choose. A new study found that nearly a quarter of Black women suffer from baldness and scalp scarring, possibly because of hair ...

Johns Hopkins researchers are urging black women to avoid weaves, braids and hair extensions because of the risks of permanent hair loss.. Researchers say that these hair styles, which can pull on ...

Wig and Weave Lines That Black ... Angela Johnson. Published. September 29, 2022. Whether you’re looking for a protective style or ... but her style lives on with her line of wigs for African ...