| Hair, as we all know, is everybody's crowning glory. | | | | hair appears shorter than it is, especially when wet. |
| Over the years, women have slaved over it, spending | | | | All of this poses a problem for African American |
| thousands and thousands of dollars on hair treatments | | | | women. Since they cannot immediately style their hair |
| and products. Most of these products work well on a | | | | like other women, salons offer treatments but are |
| other people's hair, however some women have hair | | | | either expensive or have poor quality. Wigs became a |
| issues that are difficult to overcome. This is why wigs | | | | practical solution to this dilemma. |
| for African American women are more popular than | | | | Shops now offer inexpensive and durable wigs for |
| ever. | | | | African American women. The wide variety in length, |
| Afro hair, or black hair, as the hair is commonly | | | | style and colors allow these women to be in fashion |
| referred to, has strands which are spring-like when | | | | even though their genes limit them. African American |
| untouched by chemicals. Because of this, the hair | | | | women are now given a wide range of choices. |
| generally feels thicker and denser compared to other | | | | These wigs are built for comfort, durability and fashion. |
| hair types. It is often seen as bushy and thick, bordering | | | | Plus, they come in many different forms. |
| on that of being unkempt. | | | | Products can range from synthetic wigs, real human |
| It looks and feels dry as well as it has a very coarse | | | | hair wigs, hair pieces, weaves and lace front wigs. |
| texture and the shape (coil/spring like) and is very | | | | Women can also opt to style the wigs with hair |
| prone to breakage. Because of this, African women | | | | accessories or hats to be able to truly stand out with |
| leave their hair alone or grow it into dreadlocks. It then | | | | style. Some have a texture that will allow African |
| reaches a certain length where the hair seems to | | | | American women who want a straight hairstyle that |
| resist growth anymore or it experiences the | | | | looks so natural. |
| phenomenon known as "shrinkage" where textured | | | | |