Are braids in blacks made of their own hair or are they add-ons?

Question

I remember black girl's hair as short and extremely curly, almost never long. Now I hardly see any like that, almost all have long hair, and many very long and curly. Are they add-ons? and are they difficult or costly to have done? How often do they have to do it?

Answer 1

Ethnic hair doesn't grow as fast as others. Yes, sometimes they have weaves or extensions braided in. Sometimes it is natural too. Best thing to do is ask. Most are very open about their hair, most that I've known and met anyway. I work with a girl that is really good at that stuff, but I'm not great at it. I stick to nails and hair cuts and colors and stuff. Thanks!

Answer 2

I'm 100% black and my hair is straight and comes past my shoulder. So thats to your Short and extremely curly! Some people do add in hair and some have long gorgeous locks like muah. Depending on how small you want braids is about how much they cost. I never pay over $100 and they normally last a couple of weeks.

Answer 3

it depends on your genetics .not all African American girls have the same kind of hair and some African American girls are blessed with naturally long and curly hair.If it is not their hair it is a thing called weave which in a salon is sewn-in or glued in and can cost from $80 to close to $160.sometimes when braided it is most likely extensions.

Answer 4

Some women, and even (gasp!) white women, wear extensions in their hair. It gives them flexibility in style.

Answer 5

it is preference