Why is it ok for african american girls to wear wigs but it’s weird when I try to use one!!!???

They wear wigs all the time (tyra banks for example) and there are plenty of examples..people don't even say a thing! but when you see a white or another girl wearing a wig they look "weird" why???? i have alopecia! and im getting bald (im 20yrs old) and i know that people will stare at me..even if im buying the most expensive wig in the world!!!! so why is it??? pleaseeee i just need an swer for that

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6 Responses to “Why is it ok for african american girls to wear wigs but it’s weird when I try to use one!!!???”
  1. Parker'sMa says:
    July 17, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    I hate that you are having to go through this! I do know what you are saying but might I also add that I am sure you feel self-conscious about it which will either 1. draw more attention to the wig, or 2. make you feel like everyone is watching!

    Check these links out! :
    http://123wigs.com/wigstore/help/infocenter/choosing_a_wig.asp

    http://www.thecancerblog.com/2007/06/20/tips-on-choosing-a-wig/

    "The wig will not look natural if it’s pulled too far down in front and it should never be placed over your ears. Treat your wig like your own hair when styling and remember your beauty shop or hair salon personnel can always help you with styling your wig just like your own natural hair."

    ps… you could also try a cute hat or thick headband around your forehead where the wig meets your skin to make it look a bit more natural. Good luck sweetie!

  2. jupyter_flew says:
    July 17, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    They *do* look funny on African American girls! They look like they’re wearing wigs! African American hair doesn’t grow long like the wigs Tyra wears, and even when it does, it takes years and years and years.

  3. Scotty_2_Hottie says:
    July 17, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    try to eat pig guts for a year….j/k

    I don’t know

  4. ShamWOW!!!! (btw I'm a girl) says:
    July 17, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    because people expect more outta you….

  5. Ririlovesyou says:
    July 17, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    It’s just the way our society works.
    It for sure isn’t right, but people still act that way.
    To point out their being rude, if you ever see anyone stare at you, just explain what you just explained to me.
    It will for sure make them embarrassed and teach them an important lesson about acceptance and not making stereotypes, like only african american people can have weaves or wigs.

  6. love love me love love MEEE says:
    July 17, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    because they cant grow their hair long, you probably can so dont make it sound like its a big issue.
    wigs arent bad…just wear it

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