Un-Be-Weavable

 A good weave or not so good weave...that is the question. Are you a member of the Un-Be-Weavable Club? Why are so many women wearing weaves, Really? My theory is about one-third wear weaves for health and cosmetic reasons...one third wears weaves for fun...and one third wears weaves...wait for it.........................................cause I'm just too lazy to work on my own hair.

For those who must wear weaves...things to keep in mind:

#1) A great weave is put on a great head of hair. Keep your own hair in tip-top shape...at all times.

#2) It's a weave...not your hair...Please, please remove weave every 6-8 weeks tops

#3) Keep your weave clean....wash every week...with gentle moisturizing shampooing, followed by a leave in conditioner

#4) For African Americans, keep scalp moisturized with natural oils...not too much, a little goes a long way

#5) I know you want to sleep...and look cute, however weave hair is treated with a chemical for health safety and it tangles and mats easily...so   tie your head with a scarf...do it cute...he won't mind. Should he mind ask him to take care of the bill the next time it must be done

#6) Keep it trimmed...take off a little every two weeks to keep it looking nice

#7) Buy the best...it will last the longest

Be mindful...this is for those who are serious about their weaves and want to make the most of her investment.

For those who wear weaves for fun....see the information above....just add the following:

Remember...just as I shared in my blog..."The Other Crack"....once you go there it is hard to stop....especially when you abuse your own hair. Think about the consequences and why you are wearing weaves....it's usually for him. That's OK...just make sure you want the same thing for yourself. A good weave can be a little pricey. So you decide to let your creative girlfriend put your weave in or you decide to put it in yourself....again not a problem....just follow my 7 points.

For those who wear weaves because you are lazy....or have low self-love.....

It would be wiser and less expensive to go to a salon for special hair growth conditioners and treatments. A temporary weave will help with the transition. Again as India Arie sang..."I Am Not My Hair".....Should you really not be able to live without hair down your back... or upon your shoulders.....wear a wig....it is a good replacement, while you work on your own hair. It can be fun having so many looks...without damaging your hair, Think about it.

Finally...a smelly. old. unprofessional, damaging weave is really, really Un=Be-Weavable to everyone who loves you and sees you. Don't be a member of the Un-Be-Weavable Club.