Weaves Library

Weaves or Hair Extensions are a popular styling option for many women of African descent. Believe it or not, weaving dates back to ancient African civilizations. Of course they didn't use silky, European hair to do the weaving back then, but the technique of supplementing your own hair with some element to add length or volume is not new.

Weaving gets a bad rap these days despite the fact that many African-American women choose this style as a necessity. Many believe that weaving is just another form of self-hatred in the Black community and view the addition of European hair as a sign of disgust for our own natural hair texture.

On the flip side, those who support weaves see it as nothing more than a styling option or accessory. Despite all the controversy, I've decided to devote a section to weaving.