Whenever I see a black lady with her natural hair, her pretty facial features get enhanced !

Totally relate to this video. Was a wigaholic for years until I realized that I didn’t feel pretty or like I looked right without wigs. Like you, I began to feel like my thin, fine natural hair didn’t look the way I wanted it to look. I decided to quit cold turkey for a year to force myself to confront my face and my hair. That was 4 years ago and I haven’t gone back to wigs. I don’t have a “I stopped wearing wigs and now my hair is waist length” testimony. However, my edges have grown back in and now I’m reconciled with my hair as it grows from my head.

You dont need a wig, you're just super amazingly, exquisitely gorgeous with your natural hair.

I wore my first wig to an outdoor graduation of several hundred students in 95+ degree weather. I almost passed out and had to be helped. . Never wore a wig again.

A lot of people natural hair would look so much better than the wig they wear. I’ve seen some horrible wigs and probably have worn some too.

Wigs are ok but I think it's gets boring to see women wear them all the time. Natural hair is more unique and fun. I wish more black female celebrities would ditch the wigs. Makes all black women look the same after a while.

I just don’t see myself spending hundreds of dollars of my own money on a good wig. I used to have lots of cheaper wigs back in the day when I was relaxed. But now that I’m natural I just feel so self conscious wearing them! I much prefer my own hair now.

My true struggle was with hair extensions, not wigs. I have tried everything from sew-ins to kinky twists to crochet. The sew-ins looked awful and so fake, yet I wore them to get past my awkward phase after someone commented on how much better I look with them. After the awkward phase I was still addicted to extensions, but I wore kinky twists and box braids. Whenever I would take a break from the braids I felt so ugly. My real hair looked too thin and it shrunk up too short. It was tangled and knotted. I literally cried one detangling session, I was so exhausted with my 4c hair. I mean without the extensions, my whole personality would change. I was shy and soft spoken, instead of my usual upbeat self. I wouldn't go out with friends on those weekends. When the extensions were back in, I felt beautiful and sassy again. It was not a good place for my self esteem to be in. I finally broke the cycle two weeks ago and decided to loc my hair. Now I fall in love with my reflection everyday

This Is Exactly What the world need! StandUp Black Women!

Team no wigs!! we just need to move away from the lace fronts. especially the one with baby hairs. That freaks me out.

I have to stop wearing wigs too. Need to save my edges

loving my natural..no more fakeness for me

Wore wigs off and on for a couple of years. It was always uncomfortable. I had headaches at the end of the day. It felt like my head was in a vice

I feel stranger to myself when i wear wigs. I have decided to stop wearing any wigs ! I do prefer wearing box braids, cornrows or any other african style.

Im stopping the wigs too. I wore them in hope of growing my hair because I wouldn't have to manipulate my hair that often but I'm convinced that it's caused my hairline to thin. And my edges won't grow full.

Good move on your part. I am still at a loss with women who cover their natural hair up all the time just to boast length and retention in videos. Your hair us your crown of beauty and while I'm all for "yo each their own", I believe that the wig is a still a cover up of deeper issues we black women have with ourselves. My opinion.

I wear Afro textured wigs when I feel like it. I’m not dependent on them. I don’t lose myself when I wear them, because I know with or without them I am beautiful. Also, I’m careful with my hair line, since that’s what frames my face. Nice 👍 topic

I stopped wearing stright hair. I only wear wigs that are my hair texture and I feel so good. I still am not comfortable with my natural hair because I'm insecure about the length when it shrinks. I'm overweight and I have a small and around head so I feel like my head is way too small for my body when I wear short hair. That's why i prefer wig afro looking wigs. They make me feel so beautiful.

Kindly send me all the wigs you'll are not using anymore... Expensive ones especially 😂😂😂😂😂😂

I don’t like how people at work treat me when I have a sew in smh like I’m not pretty with my natural hair .

Your natural hair is so beautiful.

I threw away all my wigs. I'm taking care of my own hair and turning off the TV.

Well, i'm glad you are at this place in your hair journey. I don't wear wigs, but i did buy two afro textured wigs, but after wearing them less than five times, i felt like i would rather just wear my own hair. Also, i'm glad you are one less 4c youtuber wearing long, straight wigs, and/or weaves, for the time being. Not trying to offend anyone, but it is disappointing that a lot of 4c gals have like one or two videos with their natural hair, and/or maybe braids, but the rest of their videos is full of them wearing the straightest wigs and/or weaves possible. I hardly see any other textures do this as much as 4c. Anyways, glad you are giving it a break for the time being, but hey, if you pick it back up, you pick it back, I'll still watch lol

I needed to hear this. I truly believe that we are living in a society where we adjust to what's acceptable and this later in turn results in self rejection. This was truly informative thank you for sharing this!! I learned the importance of just being true to yourself and embracing you just as you are. xoxox

I like that you didn't BASH WIG wearing, MOST females who do, have A LOT OF HAIR and talk like they can't relate, (Sometimes I wonder what would they do if they were struck bold!!) The main issue that I have as a BW, is BW are not making REAL money buying up ALL these RIDICULOUS PRICED WIGS!! I agree our hair is GORGEOUS and we should love it, but we should use wisdom when it comes to buying these wigs and PROMOTING wigs! Our own families could benefit off what we are overspending on, just a thought.

Wigs, braids, weaves ALWAYS make my scalp itch. But when I wear my natural hair I never experience dandruff or an itchy scalp when I wear my natural hair. I just wanted to protective style while my hair grows out but my hair obviously wants to be left alone.

I love your honesty. I had this same revelation years ago. Especially about not recognizing yourself. It's so true. I always felt like I wasn't pretty with just my natural hair because of the length and texture.

I felt disconnected wearing a wig.... Omg girl you are the truth

I do both I love my natural and my wigs too. I do what feels comfortable to me at whatever time. The beauty of being a woman is options and I am going to embrace and use as many options that I can whenever I feel the need too. We all have to do what works for us so whatever works do that.

Sitting here wearing a bomb kinky straight 360 frontal wig listening to you speak my entire hair life...😶😶

Ive never worn wigs or weave, I hate having stuff on top of my head. It feels weird to me.It makes me all sweaty and stuff. I can't even wear a bonnet at night lol

I agree I also stopped wearing wigs beginning in January. I notice that I wore wigs way more than I wore my natural hair. I wasn’t even trimming, deep conditioning, etc..I just thought my hair was ugly and I didn’t want to deal with it. One day I decided that maybe my hair wasn’t growing because I hadn’t been giving it tender loving care.

I never wore a weave or wig! Waste of money!!! Clutter!!! Good for you! Let's be us!

I agree with all your points. It taken me a very long time to be comfortable with wearing my natural hair. I love it but I also like switching up my look too with fake hair. We are blessed to be able to change our style but we have to remember to love our natural hair first. We can't hid behind the fake stuff. Great video.

Girl I love this -totally identify. I'm currently wearing my hair in a crochet "twisty bounce curly" ponytail and have never received more compliments. I don't like getting and feeling hype from something SO unlike my usual 4C self. I'm challenging myself to be extension, clip in and wig less AFTER I take this CROCHET out. I AM ENOUGH.

I love your candidness in this video! I’ve never worn wigs, but I’ve worn sew ins twice before and I stopped because of a lot of the sentiments you expressed in this video, the number one being not recognizing myself. I thought I looked very strange. I, too, believe that I am at my best with my natural hair. Wash day is a pain sometimes, but ironically it’s one of my favorite days because I just love giving my hair TLC and watching it flourish. If i do go for a style that requires extensions, I go for more Afrocentric looks like braids, twists, cornrows.

Love my natural hair but it’s definitely helping me get through the awkward phases of me growing my hair out. You had several valid points in regards to wearing wigs! Great video

Im with you. I just twist my hair every night and in the morning i rock a twist out. then once a week i wash my hair...guys dont even like wigs and it makes white girls feel like we want to be like them when its straight

Embracing the natural you is liberating. Live it love it own it. Enjoy

Omg yesss about where do you put it?? I would stay at my fiancé's (boyfriend at the time) house and keep it behind his computer. We had been together for years. But it was still awkward and uncomfortable taking it off at night. And I always felt bad about myself too, like, sorry the long silly hair is gone...it's just me and my coarse 4C besides hair. I would always put a scarf on super fast so he didn't see the braids. So happy I wear my natural hair now :)

Thank you so much for making this video. I feel everything you said in this video. Thank you for being honest. I'm a not wear my wig all month to support you. Maybe I will find the confidence to keep it off.

I stopped wearing wigs in Sept. I started wearing a head wrap and since it's cold a hat. I just told my friend a few minutes ago.....I hate the way I look with MY OWN hair. I feel so guilty and sad. I'm used to getting attention. I love the experience and I know GOD is working on me but I need to feel beautiful and no matter what I do or wear I dont..... I won't let it win though.. I know I'm still pretty, it's just people, including myself, don't treat you like the queen you will become once this period is over and you truly know self love from within

Sis! I totally agree everything you said, these are the same reasons I stopped wearing wigs. I was a Wig-aholic Lol, browsing online for bundles or full lace wigs, but never took care of my hair underneath. It takes courage to wear your natural hair out, especially if you cut it short to a TWA. I started off with shaving all of my relaxed hair when I went natural and it’s been an interesting yet fun journey since then and now I have a TWA that absolutely love! If I was to start wearing wigs again, I would also wear a wig that’s close to my natural textured hair, it just makes sense. Great video! Love your hair btw!❤️

Gosh i can so relate to this video..

I love this! Your natural hair is beautiful!

I'm on the fence with this. I live in Nova Scotia and the winters are harsh on my 4Z hair. I used to wear crochet braids but that made it difficult to care for my natural hair. I started wearing wigs and every weekend I care for my hair and it has started flourishing. It is uncomfortable at times and there is concern for my edges but the weather here makes it scary to wear my hair exposed.

You predicted the GORILLA GLUE incident 2 years ago😱😱 @ 2:55

Thank you. I just big chopped again because I foolishly permed my hair after 3yrs natural. I thought I was going to wear wigs but I have been rocking my twa. Great video!!

I can kind of relate to this when it comes to braids (attachment). I used to “hide behind” braids (never really liked my hair and I felt insecure😬) and I was always thinking about my next style. Literally after taking it down (after having it in for like 5 months 😂) I would wait a day or two and then get braids it. Right now I’m taking a break for about a year or so (I’m starting to really like my hair a lot more). The urge to get braids comes back when I see others wearing braids (especially if it’s a cute style).

Omg thanks for this!! You literally transcribed all the thoughts I've been having recently since I've stopped wearing wigs (esp. The just general feeling weird about them part) 💕

To each his own. I've been natural since 2011 and even with a whole cabinet full of products, I still don't know what my hair likes. And I feel like I break it more the more I manipulate it. So, wigs it is😊

Yes so agree with you. I just recently said that I didn't want to wear wigs anymore. Thanks for the video.

I feel like when you go in the sun I can always spot the lace on any wig.

So proud of you!I also stopped wearing wigs I felt so relieved truthfully!Been wearing wigs for 30 years and I’m now 50 years of age!

I went through a wig phase too and it was great. But when I decided to go natural though, I gave it up. My hair felt even better. It had been a long time before I felt the sun shining on it, or the wind blowing through it. I even wore wigs in Summer! Now, I haven't the time, money, or patience to do wigs ever again. It was a phase, and now it's over. I've saved so much money over the years lol!

I have like 50 wigs so I can’t never wear them again, lol. But I’m taking a break because a patch of hair fell out in the front from a too tight wig ☹️ I agree about wearing natural texture wigs- that’s my goal going forward

Absolutely agree with you. All your reasons are valid and had the same exact experience. I made the decision in 2018 to wear my natural short hair & I've never felt so good about myself. ❤ Thanks for this video.

I swear everything you said I either said “yep” or said at the same time you did. I’m starting to feel the exact same way about extensions period. I’m letting my shaved sides grow so the wigs are helping me thru that awkward stage. Plus I work out regularly. But I definitely miss wearing my natural hair.

You are beautiful !! Love the hair I've been natural for 2 years now and I couldn't have it any other way! ❤️

Good for you! Your natural hair is beautiful!❤

I never weared a wig. The first one i purchased was curly but i didnt like it. Lately i have been searching up wigs that are resemble natural hair specially 4b/4c type and its so hard to find them. So im looking foward to buy a kinky straight that looks like my hair but blowdried. A lot people will claim that wearing wigs is better to protect hair i do agree but i also thing you can also grow your hair long if you wear it out in protective or low manipulation style. I find that i look better or prettier with my natural hair than a wig.

Yes! I can totally relate wore wigs for years then went natural 2 years ago and never wore another one since then! We have to accept our beautiful natural hair ❤️

All the reasons you put forth is why I haven't worn wigs in years. I'll wear braids (extensions), and take them out after 6 to 8 weeks and leave them out for a while just to fall in love with my face with my natural hair again. Not to mention as soon as I put braids in, all I wanna do is take them out because I love wearing my natural hair out. Sometimes to my own detriment during the winter months (which I've stopped doing). I love what you said about wearing something that's closer to our natural hair texture though. If I were to wear a wig, or bun that's exactly what I'd do. I don't feel I've been natural long enough to be covering up what I'm still learning about. Thanks for sharing this video! Bisous!

Your hair is so on fleek. So beautiful my queen.

Love this video! I only have a couple wigs which are close to my hair texture. The only time I really wear them is during the winter months. And I don’t wear them everyday, I have to be in a mood to want to wear one. I absolutely love natural hair.

I recently just came out of a sew in, hunny, I slayed at life with it. It was convenient, super low maintenance. I took it out and my hair was dry, i felt horrible for neglecting my hair but the body wave was addictive. I considered a wig so I can take better care of my hair underneath, but I know I won't so twist outs, moisturizing and deep conditioners and low ponytails for me.

Thank you for this video! I have contemplated wearing a wig but haven't taken the plunge. I am glad you shared those experiences/feelings you had about your natural hair when consistently wearing wigs. It also sends a message to others about how we may feel about our hair. Just a thought. I will share this video with my daughter as she has mentioned extensions and I think your perspective is valuable to young people who struggle with this issue of natural self vs weaves and wigs! Nicole

I totally agree with you. Wigs are not for me. I tried it once and my head felt so uncomfortable . But I can understand why other people would use it as a protective style.

This is the most relatable video about black women and wigs I’ve watched in a long time❤️🤍

Yes I feel the wig craze has gotten out of control. I wear wigs though but that is because my natural hair is in need of a lot of help and it is so short that I cant even braid it anymore and I have bald patches too. I am trying to grow it out again now and I will then ditch my wigs. I think I have about 4 only though as they are expensive just as you said :) Thanks for sharing

Once my hair gets to desired length I will retire wigs for GOOD I think I'm so much prettier and feminine looking with my natural hair ❤️

Your natural self is the best beauty! In modeling school they advise that all women have one wig for when they are traveling or for an emergency when they may not be able to find time to fix their own hair. Such as traveling on a train or plane and then having to walk through the train station or airport. But I love what you said about wigs causing you to dislike your own hair and feel that the wig was better. That is something I never really thought about consciously but it is so true. Thank you for this great video!

Wigs and weaves ripped out my hair line. So what's the point🤔. Funny thing is I do have thick great hair. Wish I never touched either wigs or weaves. If I have a daughter , I will warn her of them😂. Stay away from wigs and weaves. Love your own hair. Unless you have a medical condition , why oh why destroy you own hair. I wish I know then what I have learnt now. Another thing, my sister who has same thick hair as me, never in her life has she worn a wig or weave, yet her hair is amazing healthy. The main thing thing I know it's that, unlike me spending thousands on weaves and wigs over the years, and stupidily damaging my hair, my sister spent her money on tending to her own hair. Not fake hair. 😂

I have a selection of cheap wigs that I bought over the years for bad hair days. I keep throwing them out and re-buying because they look awful and the combs hurt haha. Whenever I would wear them, it would be with a hat on top to make it look less wiggy. Once I actually broke down and spent $200+ on a wig. When it arrived in the mail, it still looked like trash on me. You're darn right wigs aren't for everyone

You are an inspiration!!💙💙💙

I'm actually starting to wear wigs right now lol... my go to is the outre big beautiful hair in 4c coily..I just leave out a little hair in front and call it a day.

Love this so much!!! I know the feeling of feeling like chores. Thanks for making this!

This video is the truth and I can relate to each of your points. I have been feeling like kicking the wigs as well. I'm okay with occasionally but I became dependent on them again......not cool.

I can relate to you about a lot of things in this video. I Remember when I first wore a wig. Everyone seem to absolutely love me with this wig. So a lot of times when I would wear wigs, I would feel so much prettier with them. But over time they began to get very expensive, and ain't nobody got time for that lol. Although I'm practically Clueless I'm doing my natural hair, it's not very long at all. I am learning to embrace it more.

I think those were good reasons 👍. I have stopped for less 😊. (I am, however planning on using them this year as I grow my hair.)

I can relate. This year I got a devacut to force me to wear my hair out more but my issue is I workout 5-6 times a week. I swear buckets every time including in my hair so when it’s time to get ready in the morning for work it’s my hair is not dry. So I wear my hair hat ( curly wig ) and keep it moving. Which makes me sad cause I still haven’t worn my hair like I intended

I love my wigs and I love my natural hair. I wear my wig Monday to Friday and on the weekends I did my whole hair routine. During the week I re-moisturized as needed. I just scraped my hair bald n I will be wearing wigs until I have some hair grown in. I say do you...I love the options available

I respect your opinion and you are right. Although I do both, I will wear my hair out and if I get tired of it I will put on a wig until I miss it again and repeat the process lol

It does something to your psyche. ( I think most people can identify and say that they felt that their natural hair was not good enough once they took the wig off)

Needed this VIDEO 😍😍😍

I had the same thing about makeup, didn't wear too much, but I realized I wouldn't go even to the store without makeup, and for the first week of not wearing makeup people asked it I was sick, and to some I explained why, and others I just said yes to get them off my back.Now I just do a touch of make up, that I don't look too different without it. I'm putting down the wig as well, and rather work on nourishing my natural hair. 😁I was beginning to feel like I don't look as beautiful with my natural hair as I do with wigs. I'm throwing them out. There's so many women I've never seen wearing wigs and I never for a moment thought they're ugly or even thought they should get a wig to enhance their looks. But then why am I doing it with myself 🤔looked this up as I was conflicted about buying another wig.

I agree with everything that you mentioned they make you feel not like yourself that's one reason why I stopped too besides it was taking my hair out in the front. I started using rice water to grow my hair back and I'm feeling much better about my hair and myself when I look in the mirror I see the real me. Beautiful me!

I can definitely relate I recently said I’m going to try to wear my real hair more because I’ve also obsessed over wigs even though I still maintain my hair... recently I got to a point that I did feel unpretty without a wig and I didn’t like that feeling so I’m worrying about the health of my hair and growing my own hair... aka I’m going to wear wigs less

I just bought my first wig...a full lace, curly, 3c wig...can't wait to get it in the mail. I'm simply tired of doing my natural hair and want it to grow more so I plan on moisturizing it and covering it with my natural wig for a while. I still love my natural hair, but want a change.

I find that the cheap curly/kinky wigs look better than those expensive ones with the lace fronts or 360. I'm always amazed at those $20 wigs that youtubers finesse into a tracee ellis ross slay out! Anyway I like wigs cause sometimes you just wanna play with your look live that good hair life for a quick minute lol.

I wore wigs off and on for a little while. I stopped when a cute little 4 year old boy approached me in the laundromat and asked me where did i get my hair while i was wearing a wig. I love my natural hair texture. If im too lazy to style it id rather wear a head wrap.

Beautiful queen wearing her crown much love.

Yassss you look beautiful. You look so much better

Question l believe from wearing my expensive wigs I have those parts that look like I'm losing hair im natural so I luv a afro my hair thin at top thick in back far away it looks good but when u look closer u can see the spots so uncomfortable I'm treating it now should I keep wearing my wigs.

I never had a wig but I want to buy the kinky curly headband wig (close to my texture and density) so I can wear it the two weeks before exams to save time. Do you think it'll have a negative impact if I only wear it for two weeks at a time? 😭 I do love my natural hair. It just takes 5 hours to fully detangle sometimes.

Can I get some of them old wigs!? 😂

Hi Jenn, I'm with you on wearing your own natural hair. One day I got tired of buying fake hair to braid into my hair. I found it to be expensive, and when product is applied to my hair it not o m ly goes to my hair, but the fake hair as well. Anytime I wore braids, my natural hair would grow through the synthetic hair. It always looked terrible after 1 month. When I serious became tired of fake hair, I saw my hair in a new light. I really discovered how beautiful my natural African American hair really is. I live managing it. I have a routine that's working for me at the moment. And I keep my ends trimmed and I stay hydrated. I live the coils, texture, and the thickness. I apy water before I use products on my hair. This process makes my hair a o manageable. I love the feel of my hair. So happy to be African American. My hair is lovely.

You are gorgeous with your natural hair 😍

your natural hair looks beautiful sis

I wear wigs from time to time. I mostly wear braids and Marley twist and my hair and edges are growing. I do my hair myself so it saves me money.