"Why I Quit Wearing Wigs!" Self-Care for black women
TLDRIn this video, the speaker shares her journey of embracing her natural hair after years of wearing wigs and weaves. She initially stopped using relaxers due to hair thinning and went natural, but later relied on wigs for convenience and compliments. Through a spiritual realization and support from her husband, she overcame her dependency on wigs and found beauty in her natural hair. She encourages viewers to accept their natural hair, emphasizing that true beauty comes from within and not from external appearances.
Takeaways
- 😀 The speaker stopped using hair relaxers in 2010 due to noticing hair thinning and believed it was the cause of the issue.
- 🌿 After going natural, the speaker found the maintenance of natural hair to be more labor-intensive than expected.
- 💇 Initially, the speaker wore weaves, but later transitioned to wigs as a more affordable option.
- 👩 Feeling more attractive and receiving compliments with longer hair boosted the speaker's confidence.
- 📹 The speaker's YouTube channel, started in 2018, primarily featured videos with wigs or braids with extensions.
- 💔 The speaker struggled with self-acceptance and the importance of loving oneself despite the journey of making related videos.
- 🙏 A spiritual realization prompted the speaker to consider the need to love every part of themselves, including their natural hair.
- 🔄 After experimenting with natural hair in videos, the speaker still felt more themselves with a wig.
- 💬 A conversation with her husband reassured the speaker that attractiveness is subjective and personal preference is key.
- 🔒 The speaker's oldest daughter suggested micro locks as a new hairstyle, which was initially met with hesitation.
- 🔑 Embracing the micro locks led to a newfound freedom and acceptance of the speaker's natural hair texture.
- 💊 The speaker advises that taking care of one's body through diet and exercise can contribute to healthier hair.
- 💔 The speaker discovered that an over-reliance on wigs and extensions can distort one's perception of natural beauty.
- 💖 The importance of inner beauty and self-acceptance was highlighted, urging viewers to embrace their natural selves.
- 🌟 The speaker challenges viewers to try going a month without wigs or heavy makeup to experience the impact on self-perception.
Q & A
Why did the speaker stop using relaxers on her hair?
-The speaker stopped using relaxers because she noticed her hair was getting thinner, and she believed the relaxers were causing this issue.
What did the speaker do after she stopped using relaxers?
-After stopping the use of relaxers, the speaker decided to go natural with her hair for a couple of years.
Why did the speaker transition from wearing her natural hair to wearing weaves and wigs?
-The speaker found the maintenance of her natural hair to be too much work and decided to wear weaves and then wigs as a cheaper and more convenient alternative.
How did wearing wigs affect the speaker's confidence and appearance?
-Wearing wigs boosted the speaker's confidence and made her feel more attractive and younger, as she received more compliments with longer hair.
What made the speaker reconsider her reliance on wigs and extensions?
-The speaker began to feel that her dependence on wigs and extensions was preventing her from accepting herself and finding beauty from within.
How did the speaker's husband influence her decision to change her hair?
-The speaker's husband reassured her that her attractiveness was not dependent on her hairstyle, which relieved her stress and allowed her to consider trying micro locks.
What was the speaker's initial reaction to having micro locks?
-Initially, the speaker needed a couple of days to get used to her new look with micro locks, and she had planned to go back to wearing wigs temporarily.
What realization did the speaker come to after wearing her natural hair for a few days?
-The speaker realized that she felt free and began to like her natural hair, understanding that she was too dependent on wigs and extensions for her confidence.
What advice does the speaker give to others about embracing their natural hair?
-The speaker advises others to accept their natural hair as part of who they are, to be content with it, and to take care of it by nourishing and maintaining it properly.
What challenge does the speaker propose to those who feel unattractive without certain hair or makeup styles?
-The speaker challenges individuals to go for a month wearing only their natural hair to experience how it makes them feel and to learn to embrace their true selves.
What is the speaker's view on the role of beauty and self-acceptance?
-The speaker believes that beauty comes from within and that self-acceptance, including embracing one's natural hair, is more important than relying on external enhancements like wigs and makeup.
Outlines
🌱 Embracing Natural Hair Journey
The speaker shares her personal journey of transitioning from using hair relaxers to embracing her natural hair. Initially, she stopped using relaxers due to thinning hair and opted for natural styles. However, she found the maintenance of natural hair demanding and switched to wearing wigs for convenience and the compliments they brought. Despite starting a YouTube channel focusing on wigs and extensions, she felt a deeper calling to love herself as she was created, including accepting her natural hair. After a period of struggle and divine guidance, she tried micro locks, which led to a newfound freedom and self-acceptance. She encourages others to find beauty within and not rely solely on external hair enhancements.
💪 Overcoming Wig Dependency and Self-Love
In this paragraph, the speaker discusses the importance of self-acceptance, especially regarding one's hair texture, and the impact of wigs and weaves on self-perception. She emphasizes that beauty is not solely dependent on hair length or style but is intrinsic and tied to one's mindset and self-worth. The speaker challenges the notion that external hair enhancements are necessary for attractiveness and calls for a balanced approach to hair care and styling. She shares practical advice for hair health, such as hydration, exercise, and proper nutrition. The speaker concludes with a challenge to her audience to try wearing their natural hair for a month to experience the benefits of self-love and acceptance.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Relaxers
💡Natural Hair
💡Maintenance
💡Weaves
💡Wigs
💡Confidence
💡YouTube Channel
💡Self-Acceptance
💡Micro Locks
💡Beauty from Within
💡Embrace
Highlights
The speaker stopped using hair relaxers in 2010 due to hair thinning and switched to natural hair.
After a few years of natural hair, the speaker found it required more maintenance and looked for alternatives.
Weaves were initially chosen but later abandoned for wigs due to cost.
Wearing longer hair through wigs resulted in more compliments and boosted the speaker's confidence.
The speaker's YouTube channel began in 2018, focusing on wigs and braids with extensions.
A spiritual journey led to introspection about self-love and acceptance, including one's hair.
Despite creating videos about self-love, the speaker still struggled with accepting her natural hair.
The speaker's husband reassured her that attractiveness is not tied to hair length or style.
Micro locks were suggested by the speaker's daughter as a new hairstyle.
The speaker's husband's support alleviated stress about changing her hair.
Adopting micro locks initially took adjustment but eventually led to feeling free.
The speaker realized she was overly dependent on wigs and extensions for confidence.
The speaker encourages embracing one's natural hair texture as part of self-acceptance.
Beauty is internal and should not be solely dependent on hair length or style.
The speaker challenges viewers to try wearing their natural hair for a month to experience self-acceptance.
The importance of nourishing and taking care of one's natural hair for health and growth.
Wigs and weaves can distort one's perception of beauty and self-worth.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of a gentle spirit and a meek heart over physical appearance.
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