My apologies if this sounds racist, but I’m wondering why do so many black women wear wigs?

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Steelbonds · Accepted Answer

So I was explained by my Nigerian friend why such a trend is a thing.
It comes from the expectations of men in the old days that a proper woman should have non black hair, well straightened and at the time they didn't view curly hair that were black as attractive or "considered" well maintained.
Additionally the traditional braids that is their normal curly hair with added hair was seen as 'lower class' and 'dirty'. So to blend in with society as a time and be employed like other women; black women embraced wigs and it eventually became a cultural thing.
That is why you generally see either wigs or those braids on them, that is their culturally favourite hair styles.
Similar to how rockers preffer longer hair,
Western women straightened hair, etc...

D_Bone_Steak · Accepted Answer

It's because they have shitty ass hair that starts breaking apart when it gets to a certain length or it looks like out of control pubes unless they grease the shit out of it down to moisturize it and weigh it down.  Oh hell naw!!!

CupcakeTheDestroyer · Accepted Answer

It probably has to do with a eurocentric beauty standard in the cosmetic industry, encouraging a lot of POC women with curly hair to straighten it either via chemicals or in a slightly less harmful way via a wig.

MemeSupreme · Accepted Answer

less time consuming and just easier im pretty sure. also bc it's more options they get

Tiffany_Taylor_Made · Answer

Compared to people of other races, our hair is unique. Not only is our hair a thicker texture, but it also grows naturally curly, which makes it appear as what people know as an "afro" after reaching a certain length. Additionally, we live in a society where women are seen as more attractive if their hair is straight and long, and employers, schools, government institutions, etc. often deem natural Black hairstyles as "unprofessional." Because of that, any claim that Black women wear wigs because of "cultural appropriation" is wild.

For example, many employers, some schools, and government institutions such as the military consider afros "unprofessional" despite afros technically not being a "style," but rather the natural, default way Black hair grows out the scalp. As a result, to appear more presentable, either to appeal to beauty standards or comply with professional and academic policies, some Black women wear wigs. Thus, even if a Black woman wanted to accept her natural hair and flaunt it, depending on her job or school, she might not be able to do so.

Straightening the natural hair is an option, but because of the various chemicals and heat involved, the hair becomes prone to breakage in the process. As a result, when attempting to conform to society's beauty standards for whatever reason by applying such heat and chemicals, the end result is often not very presentable looking. Of course, afro-textured hair definitely can grow long and healthy, but doing so requires a lot of work, care, and protection compared to people with straighter, thinner textures.

For instance, care often involves taking the right type of vitamins, washing with filtered water, protecting the hair from harmful sun rays (which contributes to breakage), and so on. More often than not, wearing a wig (or bonnet) is the best way to protect the hair from breakage. Some Black women simply prefer to skip the hassle and opt for wigs. However, don't automatically assume that every Black woman is wearing a wig. Sometimes, Black women's real hair could be long and straight, which is often mistaken for a wig.

The easiest way to grow our hair long without much effort and extra care is to twist it into dreadlocks, which many Black women do. However, this is not always an option for many Black women because it is often still considered "unprofessional." Many Black women also wear wigs for style purposes. It is simply an easy way to wear any desired style and/or color while still protecting the natural hair from harm.

genericname85 · Answer

because they're culturally appropirating white people. but don't tell any of the DEI idiots. they'll struggle to explain that cause they would have to tell black people that something they do is bad and they just can't manage to do that.

Summeroflove · Answer

It’s not racist it’s just their hair. Their hair is a lot higher maintenance as well as if they want straight hair it’s a lot harder to maintain it. Some also don’t prefer the natural look.

How someone chooses to wear their hair is a personal choice each person has to make. People should do what makes them feel happy though not what the world wants because people judge no matter what you do.

NaultD · Answer

The natural hair of black women has been openly mock and ridiculed. Even called unprofessional. limititing college graduate professional experts potential for their natural hair.

Joshydavid25 · Answer

Unfortunately, unless you keep it in some sort of longterm protective style and let it grow, kinky hair is not the easiest to deal with. And a lot of "Black" women with kinky hair don't really know how to deal with it and make presentable, so wigs are an easy alternative.. I personally hate wigs, especially the front with front lace.. I honestly think locs, a weave style, or even just a nice scarf over a protective style is much better than a damn wig..

Billlewis · Answer

They often have to, because the various treatments and straighteners cause the hair follicles to break down.

OfDeath · Answer

Because their hair is very hard to style. They just have tight, frizzy hair. It just curls up into an afro so it’s easier to just get a wig instead of having it straightened or braided etc.

dragoblack · Answer

I've asked come of my black friends about thos in the past. It's because of how tight their cornrow braids are, that they pull hair at the roots causing balding in some. I personally think they should let the fro flow free. Let it do what it naturally do.

ChicoFromThe305 · Answer

Their hair is harder to work with so they use wigs to not put so much effort or so they don't damage their hair somehow I think

Slipheramickey87 · Answer

Have you seen a black woman first thing in the morning? Unfortunately for me I've passed out before settling with a few ladies of the night that were of the dark continent. There is nothing more off putting then the site of a wigless negress breaking fast in the morning light.

Communicationisking · Answer

TBH I have no idea and didn't know they did but would have to assume cause looking after any hair is difficult and expensive and wigs are a lot cheaper

jshm2 · Answer

The same reason White, Jewish and others do. It's a style and charm to it. But rather than wait months and years to grow their hair to it, they can just wear a wig.

Dargil · Answer

Their hair breaks off too easily. It grows slowly. Its hard to style.

AnonAndrew · Answer

It doesn't sound racist. The beauty standard is straight hair, so that's what they want to have.

jimmy2 · Answer

Not just that
I went up to a black girl in line at store to check out I said to her
I love your hair is it real, answer no
I love your nails are they real answer no
I love your eye lashes are they real, answer no
So why not be real?

blackeagle007 · Answer

And why did a convicted felon become president?

Cristinaissweet · Answer

Because we want to. It's easy to manage.

Pohjolan · Answer

Their natural hair is harder to wash and they consider the wigs prettier. Don't think that's good for self-esteem.

Jennz6 · Answer

I’m not black and I wear a wig sometimes

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

Most lack long hair, and ol' cowboy goes WILD over any beautiful, buxom, braided-haired black cowgirl in cut-offs or Daisy Dukes !!!

CubaPirate · Answer

I'd guess it's a cultural thing

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

They do it to change up the color and style of their hair. You've never worn a wig before?

purplepoppy · Answer

Harder to pick them out of a line up.

Sonorous · Answer

It's a fashion trend.

Sevenpointfive · Answer

it's like 100% of them womens have lice

jahaims · Answer

You should learn what racist means

DrPepper12 · Answer

Cause it's fashionable and why not?

SmokinAces2000 · Answer

Easier to maintain

PeterLegg91 · Answer

Do they? Never noticed

Sabrina_Caleri · Answer

Its easier than taking care of your hair

Professor-college · Answer

They do that? I didn't know

ThigJack · Answer

Oh mine god wench thou are such a racist

Jay-_- · Answer

Valid

Ladsin2 · Answer

Culture.

noohair · Answer

Their hair sucks...

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