Many women who are very obviously not wealthy are walking around with their hair done, nails done, everything did but 2 months late on rent. There's no way a lot of these not well-off women are able to pay their bills if they're spending allllll this money on beauty services unless they're doing something illegal on the side.
Social media has rotted the brains of working class people. There is no way this is reasonable spending. Paying someone $120 for fifteen minutes of their time is wild. And I’m saying this as a beauty professional myself.
I paid 2000 to go to a private nature reserve resort in Madagascar and got my hair braided by the women of African descent there...and I didn't get my hair ripped out by micros.....I mean if her husband is paying for it then.......I can't say nothing....but I don't like sitting for long periods of time either.... I'm autistic.
I don't even want to sit for more than 2 hours for a service in a salon...never mind go to three different salons and sit for 3 days. My hip neck and back!! I'm too old. lol!
@@lachell257there are a million men trying to make you look "worse" (in his eyes) than you looked before. I can believe he hates blonde AND told her to do it anyway.
It’s only getting MORE EXPENSIVE folks. Personally I rather have a mortgage/car/taxes completely paid off than have goofy braids or glued wig that will break off my hairline anyway! 4:15 🤦🏽♀️ Issa #HELLNAW for meeee! 🚫 I love braids and 240 plus a good tip was my limit…. I’m goodt! 😂 6:20 ☠️
I really want to learn how to do my own hair. It's so freeing and way less expensive. I admire the girls who can do their own hair. My main issue is learning how to part.
Fast food workers get $20 an hour. If you paid your braider $20 an hour and it took 36 hours to finish your hair, it would cost $720 without her even supplying hair. I don't understand why women sit for hours or days to get their hair braided but complain that their wash day is way too long. 🤷🏾♀️
People don't calculate that you are blocking off a lot of the braider's/stylists' time to do only your hair. if they had 4 clients that day at 200 each....that's 800 minimum. My stylist charges 200 for a full-service press and trim..... and he sees about 8 clients a day and I still have all my edges and no heat damage. I see him 4 times a year. I dunno how long she plan to wear those micros for.
A braider on IG got mad at me because I said you can price your services however you wanna price them but I said in general the prices are not even worth it for ones that lack professionalism. Sis took that as a clapback answer from her why braiders should get paid way more than what they current charge comment. Smh this is why Black businesses are a joke.
To answer: "Protected from what?" I've been told that our hair breaks off for 3 reasons: lack of moisture, over-manipulation, and our hair rubbing up against the rough fibers of our clothing. (This is why we often can't grow our hair past our shoulders and why we use silk scarves/bonnets). Brais are supposed to help us address all of this. Easy access to scalp (except with sew ins) for moisturizing the scalp. The hair can't be over manipulated (giving it a rest), and the ends of the hair are wrapped up by fake hair and "protected." So they dont rub up on abrasive fibers creating breakage.
Thanks for answering 🤎and if done correctly I feel like it can be used as protective but the issue is women are getting them too often, leaving them in too long and not performing good before and after care which leads to more breakage and hair loss than before unfortunately 🤎
@CoffeeCuties777 very true and some styles don't work for everyone's hair. For instance, when your hair is finer, you can't usually use styles that put too much weight on the hair.
My theory is that it's the reason why some white folks are getting into the black hair business. That's where the money is. There's no way a regular white girl would pay 2 000 Dollars for a hairstyle.
@@leila_de_hautjardinyou must not look at their market at all. They definitely pay that and more for weave/extension services. Our community get paid the lowest
I’m frugal and I’m wise about how I spend my money. My fiancé makes a great income, and he is the big spender, and I’m spoiled. I wouldn’t even want him you spend $2,000 for braids. If I did asked , he would think that’s an exorbitant price. I understand beauty service is more expensive these days. I rather use that money towards a vacation, or put in my savings account. I have to be a millionaire to spend that much on a hair service. I would do crochet braids. I won’t tell a woman what to do with her money. If she can afford it , and she is happy with her decision, good for her.
I agree that a lot of stylist don’t care about your ACTUAL coily hair: combing with the fine-toothed rat-tail comb they’re parting with, brushing in a rough manor, too tight edges etc. Nope, nope, nope! If I can’t do it, then I’m not doing it.
Yes 2 000 dollars is a good price for braids ! I mean if it's Beyoncé's personal hairstylist, the service is provided in a super luxurious hair salon and I am served fancy tea and macarons. Otherwise, nah...
This is why I’m learning how to do my own hair but my hair stylist is very reasonable with pricing so I love her! But these braiding prices are outrageous. I have never spent that much on my hair. I would cry 😭
I’m so glad I know how to do my own hair. I can’t do a dye job but I can definitely braid my own hair, especially since prices are going sky high 😮💨 But I get it, time is money 🤷🏽♀️
Prices is one thing but going to hairstylists that are not PROFESSIONAL, UN-AFFABLE, have unfair policies, hearing storytimes of hairstyle FAILS?!, it’s not worth it unless you meet a competent and I mean in ALL AREAS type of hairstylist.
I just saw that smh 🤦🏾♀️ hope she can figure it out because although I don’t follow her closely I assume she makes a decent living online and for the sake of her children🤎
That first girl got her hair lightened not dyed and no toner. Lightener is more damaging than color. Then she went and put extra long braids in smh. Sounds like her hair is going to start breaking off at the demarcation line as it grows out. Braiders also aren't hairstylist so to expect the care and standards of a hairstylist is unreasonable. Legally they aren't allowed to offer hairstylist services even something as basic as washing. They aren't licensed professionals so legally they don't have any standards they need to adhere to. As far as pricing I think people can charge whatever they like and if someone is willing to pay the price nothing wrong with that. Braiders exist in a space adjacent to licensed professionals but definitely aren't hairstylist. I do think that braiders should be regulated like the rest of us but considering black hair still isn't specifically taught in cosmetology school I'm not holding my breath.
Let me stick to doing my own hair and learning new things on TH-cam University because 2000 where i am won't even cover rent in a generic apartment. It's also scary to visit these beauticians and come out with inflamed scalp or hair breakage because i feel like many aren't passionate about hair and hair health but instead are only passionate about the money.
I been doing my own hair in twists extensions since 2011, and braids and faux locs since 2018. I can’t even imagine how much money I’ve saved over the years just having buy the hair and a 360 degree mirror for parting
@ you’ll save so much money doin it yourself! Then you in the comforts of your home at that styling your hair, it’s the best idea with these high ass prices. I started cuz I got tired of telling the African braiders to medium size micro braids to save my edges and they don’t listen. I had to take 2- 3 braids out to combine the hair for one braid around my edges every time smh
I cant with these prices. My cousin daughter's is 18 does amazing braids and charges reasonable. Thats where i will be going in a couple weeks to get braids. Not to mention, my aunt her grandma was a cosmo
1:20 This looked good in terms of style. Dye it a darker color, permanent or semipermanent. Get a blond wig for hubby, wear it for a weekend and call it a day. Go back to the fro and get on with life.
And when you do finally save up money to pay for these expensive services. The stylist ruins the experience due to poor customer service , messing up the hair braids , cancelling etc but still takes your money
I’ve been doing my hair since high school. I’m 29, I live on my own, ain’t no way I’m paying 2 grand for hair. Even if I had it. So many things you can do with that money.
@@CoffeeCuties777 I’m not even surprised, I never heard of her but any woman paying 2000 for braids who isn’t an influencer or celebrity or rich doesn’t have their priorities straight.
While I can appreciate the labor and skill it takes to be an exceptional braider, I’m not willing to paying hundreds of dollars for hair and feel that at times, the prices charged are exploitative. I have learned simple styles for my natural hair, including how to two strand twist/flat twist. I see my stylist quarterly for treatments/trims/styling. On occasion, I will see a braider to braid my hair, however, I really only do this when I’m preparing to be on vacation and the most I’m willing to spend is around the $200 area. I prefer to wear my natural hair out. Doing this has taught me to learn my hair and care for and manage it well and not depend on braids which can lead to damage if relied on too heavily. When it comes to the skyrocketing prices some of these stylists charge, we each have the purchasing power and can vote with our pockets whether or not we want to pay it or find another alternative that will save our hard earned money.
Soooo braiders should be paid more than people who dye hair? What about people who cut hair? Once you cut hait, its gone but if you do a bad braid, you can take it out and start over. Im not buying her explanation at all. Yes, in the beginning as braider there will be some anxiety to get it right but thats with any career you go into. Thats why reasonable prices and good customer service are important. Should they be compensated fairly, yes. However, we need a concrete break down on what fair actually is. Some of these stylists are just charging whatever they feel like.
Two bands is about right for those micro braids that go so far down passed the waste. I used to pay $800 in the 90s for individual micro braids. I like the convenience and they were nice and professional looking. I was a consultant at the time. You are paying for time and skill I think her hair was included in her cost. That was not crochet braids that takes a lot of time. You have to pay for time.
That’s a waste of money. I can see if they were locking extensions that she planned on keeping it in permanently or at least up to six months maybe a little longer but Braids no. Braids only last in my hair up to six weeks.
I wouldn't pay $1,700 for braids. I'm also not that braider's target clientele. It takes time and skills to do micro waist length braids. And if it's just one person, that's a lot of hours. Everything can't remain $100. lol Not all braiders are licensed and legally they cannot wash hair. Lastly, running a business isn't for the weak. There's a lot that goes into it. Professional, licensed hairstylists must make a living. Not everyone is their target clientele.
@@CoffeeCuties777 Many women and girls can’t afford these prices, that means they’re going without getting their hair done, this saddens me. I don’t understand how these hair salons don’t see that they are not contributing to the hair health of their community, they scam people to achieve their “luxury” lifestyle.
I admit...it's gorgeous!! $$ all in perception if $2k is like $500 to me then it's worth it. Not for me but it looks great on her, truly. I am not hating. I once did my own hair microbraids: it took me 5 days, smh! Never again so could be worth it for someone else to do it.
But you are kind of paying her rent, utility bills, car, health care premiums, etc. This is the money they make to live. I don’t get braids anymore but I wouldn’t pay that money personally, but it’s the client’s prerogative. Why complain when you have a choice to go anywhere else for cheaper?
Because other stylists will see people willing to pay $2000 for braids and get the bright idea to start charging ridiculous prices too. There's a reason there are black women all over social media complaining about prices.
@@lemiraburnette6659 That’s a good point too-the charges we’re seeing are, in fact, their living standards. Though it also goes to show, every profession isn’t meant to be a main hustle financially-unless you’re just that good at what you do. Similar to any artistry really, painting, singing, graphic design. Only note-worthy artists are actually talented enough to make money they can survive on. Plenty of amazing artists do not produce art as their main hustle, it’s a side hustle, or even a hobby/personal expense. Braiding used to be a side hustle, now young/new braiders are shifting the entire market to support their living standard. And…consumers are letting them 🤷🏽♀️.
Yes this is common. Dye jobs costs over $100 pop.. these braids as little as they are and over 3 days that's time at the salon... yes that's reasonable yall. Been in the day micros were about 200 but she got take down, dye, braids small, and 3 days. Yes it's worth it. Not these regular $80 braids for $275 is a mess... these are worth it
I guess the real question is why are people getting $2000 hairstyles. Just because you can doesn't mean you should. People complain about the economy but turn around and pay $2000 for hair. SMH
These prices are out of touch with reality compared to the quality of services offered. I’ve never met a stylist, home or salon, that treats my hair as well as I do. Also, for these exorbitant prices I expect their clients to have long and healthy hair, which they never do. Paying $1,000+ for a style when you don’t even take care of your hair is crazy work. 😂 I also saw Coffee Cuties mention the woman that paid $2,000+ has been served an eviction notice. I think there’s some underlying issues there, sincerely. Mayowa’s World posted a video this week that I think plays a part in this discussion regarding natural hair and how it intersects with texturism, conservatism, and the economy. th-cam.com/video/3_umq119N0w/w-d-xo.htmlsi=J3ehYi2ZAplcSFE6
If I have to pay 2000$ for braids, you better wash, dry and blow dry my hair, have the hair ready without me having to buy it, not ask me to give you hair and have the hairstyle lasting for MONTHS or else I ain't paying for NOTHING🥱
I’m sorry I’m trying to listen and not judge but it’s hard on this topic not gonna lie 🥲 Now I’m a diy girlie less it’s something I absolutely know I can’t do and will price match to hell til I’m comfortable but genuinely every one is priced high these days
Two bands is about right for those micro braids that go so far down passed the waste. I used to pay $800 in the 90s for individual micro braids. I like the convenience and they were nice and professional looking. I was a consultant at the time. You are paying for time and skill I think her hair was included in her cost. That was not crochet braids that takes a lot of time. You have to pay for time.
Many women who are very obviously not wealthy are walking around with their hair done, nails done, everything did but 2 months late on rent. There's no way a lot of these not well-off women are able to pay their bills if they're spending allllll this money on beauty services unless they're doing something illegal on the side.
Right…I wonder the same thing🤎
Even if they’re saving up for it, this is ridiculously unreasonable.
@@legslikewhoa And not even practical in the long run.
Getting your hair dyed then braiding is traumatic for the hair 😮
Right …that’s insane🤦🏾♀️
Yes she could have waited a week or so
Traction alopecia can happen. 😭
Her hair is gonna break off my sister's hair did because of dye.
Especially long and small 😭😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣.
Why would you dye your hair to braid it, by the time the braids come out, won’t there be new growth 🫤
Social media has rotted the brains of working class people. There is no way this is reasonable spending. Paying someone $120 for fifteen minutes of their time is wild. And I’m saying this as a beauty professional myself.
Yeah that is really expensive 🤎
This is why I wear my own natural hair. Wash and go’s for the win❤
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as a broke college student, i am now forced to learn how to do my own hair. which isn’t bad because i’m pretty protective over my hair anyway.
It’s the best option honestly🤎
These hair stylists lost their mind sis. That’s a downpayment on a car😢.
Right smh 🤦🏾♀️
I'd rather book a flight to the Caribbean or Africa, enjoy a vacay and get flawless braids for $30. $2000? Might as well go to Kenya lol
Right lol 😂
That's 33k in my currency. Golly!😭😭
Literally! I could go to Jamaica with that money💀💀💀
@@salkeri Crazy work, I tell you🥲
I paid 2000 to go to a private nature reserve resort in Madagascar and got my hair braided by the women of African descent there...and I didn't get my hair ripped out by micros.....I mean if her husband is paying for it then.......I can't say nothing....but I don't like sitting for long periods of time either.... I'm autistic.
2000 can take you out of the country for a vacation.. for hair nahhh
Right🤎
You could fly to Ghana (round trip), stay somewhere nice AND get your hair done for that price.
I don’t even want to spend $75 on hair products never mind $2k. That’s crazy😮
Right smh 🤦🏾♀️
The $75 on hair products took me oouuttt !! Because facts!!! 😂😂😂😂
I don't even want to sit for more than 2 hours for a service in a salon...never mind go to three different salons and sit for 3 days. My hip neck and back!! I'm too old. lol!
I'm not paying 2 grand. But she's clearly happy with her services, so I don't see the problem. Go to who you can afford.
Exactly and here I thought 250 was too much for braids
I’m not paying that either but you’re correct if she’s happy that’s all that matters and 250.00 sounds about right to me personally🤎
@@CoffeeCuties777 me either! Lol I do my own braids
It’s not about being able to afford it. It’s the fact that they are scamming y’all and y’all really cool with it.
@SixFives5StarChic hahaha girl same I'm learning to do my own 250 is too much for braids especially when it only takes 4-6 hours
Reasonable or not, they charge what the customers/market allows. End of story. Every aspect of consumerism is determined by the consumer.
🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯 Exactly!!!!!
Why her husband want blonde hair …😅… I’m not dying my hair to please no man…
Right lol 😂 blonde is the worse🤦🏾♀️
I doubt he said that. Most men don't like blonde on black girls.
@@CoffeeCuties777 Tbh I dont think blond looks very good on black women. Black, brown and red hair look best but blond tends to wash us out.
@@lachell257there are a million men trying to make you look "worse" (in his eyes) than you looked before.
I can believe he hates blonde AND told her to do it anyway.
It’s only getting MORE EXPENSIVE folks. Personally I rather have a mortgage/car/taxes completely paid off than have goofy braids or glued wig that will break off my hairline anyway! 4:15 🤦🏽♀️ Issa #HELLNAW for meeee! 🚫 I love braids and 240 plus a good tip was my limit…. I’m goodt! 😂 6:20 ☠️
@@Carly4now Fax
I agree 💯 percent 🤎🤎🤎
Exactly
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@@Carly4now this is why I wear glueless wigs, wigs with bangs 😅
Not MacBook prices. Or two iPad pros 😂
Right smh 🤦🏾♀️
I really want to learn how to do my own hair. It's so freeing and way less expensive. I admire the girls who can do their own hair.
My main issue is learning how to part.
I’m currently learning now and parting is something I’m focusing on as well🤎
@@NamasteInYourLane
Do you have a 3-way mirror? It really helps with parting.
There are some parting videos on here complete with charts.
Fast food workers get $20 an hour. If you paid your braider $20 an hour and it took 36 hours to finish your hair, it would cost $720 without her even supplying hair. I don't understand why women sit for hours or days to get their hair braided but complain that their wash day is way too long. 🤷🏾♀️
Great point🤎
Where do you live? Here in Georgia it's $12-$16.😂 Help me out, where do I need to move to?
People don't calculate that you are blocking off a lot of the braider's/stylists' time to do only your hair. if they had 4 clients that day at 200 each....that's 800 minimum. My stylist charges 200 for a full-service press and trim..... and he sees about 8 clients a day and I still have all my edges and no heat damage. I see him 4 times a year. I dunno how long she plan to wear those micros for.
Facts!
A braider on IG got mad at me because I said you can price your services however you wanna price them but I said in general the prices are not even worth it for ones that lack professionalism. Sis took that as a clapback answer from her why braiders should get paid way more than what they current charge comment. Smh this is why Black businesses are a joke.
Smh 🤦🏾♀️ it’s unfortunate because it does place a lot of distrust in even dealing with the black businesses that are actually good🤎
That's one black business. Most black businesses are not like this.
All I can think of is that GIF where Viola Davis rolls her eyes,gets her bag, gets up and walks out 😂😂 that would be me😂😂
lol 😂
To answer: "Protected from what?"
I've been told that our hair breaks off for 3 reasons: lack of moisture, over-manipulation, and our hair rubbing up against the rough fibers of our clothing. (This is why we often can't grow our hair past our shoulders and why we use silk scarves/bonnets).
Brais are supposed to help us address all of this. Easy access to scalp (except with sew ins) for moisturizing the scalp. The hair can't be over manipulated (giving it a rest), and the ends of the hair are wrapped up by fake hair and "protected." So they dont rub up on abrasive fibers creating breakage.
Thanks for answering 🤎and if done correctly I feel like it can be used as protective but the issue is women are getting them too often, leaving them in too long and not performing good before and after care which leads to more breakage and hair loss than before unfortunately 🤎
@CoffeeCuties777 very true and some styles don't work for everyone's hair. For instance, when your hair is finer, you can't usually use styles that put too much weight on the hair.
would i pay that much ? no
would i charge that much hell yea 🤣
Yes ma’am.. i know that braiders wrist was hurting
My theory is that it's the reason why some white folks are getting into the black hair business. That's where the money is. There's no way a regular white girl would pay 2 000 Dollars for a hairstyle.
I agree⬆️🤎
@@leila_de_hautjardin absolutely
@@leila_de_hautjardinyou must not look at their market at all. They definitely pay that and more for weave/extension services. Our community get paid the lowest
I’m frugal and I’m wise about how I spend my money. My fiancé makes a great income, and he is the big spender, and I’m spoiled. I wouldn’t even want him you spend $2,000 for braids. If I did asked , he would think that’s an exorbitant price. I understand beauty service is more expensive these days. I rather use that money towards a vacation, or put in my savings account. I have to be a millionaire to spend that much on a hair service. I would do crochet braids. I won’t tell a woman what to do with her money. If she can afford it , and she is happy with her decision, good for her.
I agree it’s a no for me but if she’s happy that’s great but I did unfortunately see a video from her today talking about getting evicted 🤦🏾♀️
@@CoffeeCuties777ain’t no way! 😮
@@CoffeeCuties777 I’m not surprised. Some people do not have their priorities in order.
I can’t bring myself to spend hella money for a style I’ll only keep for 3 weeks 😭
Right …me either🤎
I agree that a lot of stylist don’t care about your ACTUAL coily hair: combing with the fine-toothed rat-tail comb they’re parting with, brushing in a rough manor, too tight edges etc. Nope, nope, nope! If I can’t do it, then I’m not doing it.
I can't imagine how many germs are in the hair having it down 2 the butt.
Great point…that’s way too long for me personally 🤎
They want to live like a celebrity so they charge a arm and a leg for some knotless braids that last a week
Right smh 🤦🏾♀️
Yes 2 000 dollars is a good price for braids ! I mean if it's Beyoncé's personal hairstylist, the service is provided in a super luxurious hair salon and I am served fancy tea and macarons.
Otherwise, nah...
Right 🤎🤎🤎
This is why I’m learning how to do my own hair but my hair stylist is very reasonable with pricing so I love her! But these braiding prices are outrageous. I have never spent that much on my hair. I would cry 😭
when i get box braids I pay 280 dollars
services include
detangle wash treatment blow-dry and trim
hair included
That’s a decent price🤎🤎
The most I’ll pay is $280-300. It’s time to ask these braiders would they pay 2k for braids.
Right because 2k is insane🤎
I’m so glad I know how to do my own hair. I can’t do a dye job but I can definitely braid my own hair, especially since prices are going sky high 😮💨 But I get it, time is money 🤷🏽♀️
That’s the best way to go🤎
Prices is one thing but going to hairstylists that are not PROFESSIONAL, UN-AFFABLE, have unfair policies, hearing storytimes of hairstyle FAILS?!, it’s not worth it unless you meet a competent and I mean in ALL AREAS type of hairstylist.
I agree🤎🤎🤎
That lady is insane. The most I'll pay is 80 dollars.
80.00…where are you from …that’s super reasonable 🤎
Peach just said she’s getting evicted again. she can’t afford them braids either.
I just saw that smh 🤦🏾♀️ hope she can figure it out because although I don’t follow her closely I assume she makes a decent living online and for the sake of her children🤎
Wow that's crazy smh
That first girl got her hair lightened not dyed and no toner. Lightener is more damaging than color. Then she went and put extra long braids in smh. Sounds like her hair is going to start breaking off at the demarcation line as it grows out. Braiders also aren't hairstylist so to expect the care and standards of a hairstylist is unreasonable. Legally they aren't allowed to offer hairstylist services even something as basic as washing. They aren't licensed professionals so legally they don't have any standards they need to adhere to. As far as pricing I think people can charge whatever they like and if someone is willing to pay the price nothing wrong with that. Braiders exist in a space adjacent to licensed professionals but definitely aren't hairstylist. I do think that braiders should be regulated like the rest of us but considering black hair still isn't specifically taught in cosmetology school I'm not holding my breath.
I agree if they regulated it a lot of the issues would go away but without them teaching black hair in school it’s really no point🤎
Let me stick to doing my own hair and learning new things on TH-cam University because 2000 where i am won't even cover rent in a generic apartment. It's also scary to visit these beauticians and come out with inflamed scalp or hair breakage because i feel like many aren't passionate about hair and hair health but instead are only passionate about the money.
I been doing my own braids since I was a child
That’s the best way to go🤎🤎
I been doing my own hair in twists extensions since 2011, and braids and faux locs since 2018. I can’t even imagine how much money I’ve saved over the years just having buy the hair and a 360 degree mirror for parting
I’m working on learning how to do more styles on myself as well🤎
@ you’ll save so much money doin it yourself! Then you in the comforts of your home at that styling your hair, it’s the best idea with these high ass prices. I started cuz I got tired of telling the African braiders to medium size micro braids to save my edges and they don’t listen. I had to take 2- 3 braids out to combine the hair for one braid around my edges every time smh
Im glad my daughter is a cosmetologist so I dont have to pay much. I have locs anyway and get it done maybe once a month.
That’s awesome🤎
Imagine spending 2 grand on braids and hair still remains short sleeve 🤦🏽♀️ 😅
lol 😂
I cant with these prices. My cousin daughter's is 18 does amazing braids and charges reasonable. Thats where i will be going in a couple weeks to get braids. Not to mention, my aunt her grandma was a cosmo
1:20 This looked good in terms of style. Dye it a darker color, permanent or semipermanent. Get a blond wig for hubby, wear it for a weekend and call it a day. Go back to the fro and get on with life.
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That’s wild 500 up to 2,000 for any style especially if it’s causing damage to your hair I’m not spending bill money on no hair style smh
That’s why I do my own hair ima learn how to do my own sew In once I got that I’m truly in business. Cus I can braid 😂
I’m learning it all myself as well🤎🤎🤎
And when you do finally save up money to pay for these expensive services. The stylist ruins the experience due to poor customer service , messing up the hair braids , cancelling etc but still takes your money
That’s very unfortunate when that happens 🤦🏾♀️
6:55 nah she spittin
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I’ve been doing my hair since high school. I’m 29, I live on my own, ain’t no way I’m paying 2 grand for hair. Even if I had it. So many things you can do with that money.
I agree🤎
Imo, bohemian knotless braids and stitch bohemian cornrows (Jayda Wayda braids) don’t look good. Idc what anyone says.
Yeah it’s a little too much for me …the only braids I think are cute are knotless🤎
@@CoffeeCuties777Right… those or the lemonade ones
My question is how much money does she have in savings/investments? I wish I would make someone else RICH! No way!!
Unfortunately she posted a video today saying she’s getting evicted smh 🤦🏾♀️
@@CoffeeCuties777 I’m not even surprised, I never heard of her but any woman paying 2000 for braids who isn’t an influencer or celebrity or rich doesn’t have their priorities straight.
While I can appreciate the labor and skill it takes to be an exceptional braider, I’m not willing to paying hundreds of dollars for hair and feel that at times, the prices charged are exploitative. I have learned simple styles for my natural hair, including how to two strand twist/flat twist. I see my stylist quarterly for treatments/trims/styling. On occasion, I will see a braider to braid my hair, however, I really only do this when I’m preparing to be on vacation and the most I’m willing to spend is around the $200 area. I prefer to wear my natural hair out. Doing this has taught me to learn my hair and care for and manage it well and not depend on braids which can lead to damage if relied on too heavily. When it comes to the skyrocketing prices some of these stylists charge, we each have the purchasing power and can vote with our pockets whether or not we want to pay it or find another alternative that will save our hard earned money.
I agree 💯 percent 🤎🤎🤎
The prices in the US are ridiculous 😂 I’m glad I live in Europe and I have my African aunties who only charge 50€ for any length.
Do you know what that amounts to in US dollars?
Approx $52 @@CoffeeCuties777
You havent checked the price in europe in a long time then. Since covid they tripled the price.
Soooo braiders should be paid more than people who dye hair? What about people who cut hair? Once you cut hait, its gone but if you do a bad braid, you can take it out and start over. Im not buying her explanation at all. Yes, in the beginning as braider there will be some anxiety to get it right but thats with any career you go into. Thats why reasonable prices and good customer service are important.
Should they be compensated fairly, yes. However, we need a concrete break down on what fair actually is. Some of these stylists are just charging whatever they feel like.
I agree we need to collectively agree on what a fair price is because this is out of hand🤎🤎🤎
As a braider, I would faint if I ever had to do the first womans hair 😂.
lol 😂 what would you charge for a style like that?
@@CoffeeCuties777 probably £130.
Back in the day I used to do ppls braids for free for fun. This is crazy.
Oh wow…that’s so nice🤎
Haven't we learned from the older women in our family? Micro braids can be extremely damaging..
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Two bands is about right for those micro braids that go so far down passed the waste. I used to pay $800 in the 90s for individual micro braids. I like the convenience and they were nice and professional looking. I was a consultant at the time. You are paying for time and skill I think her hair was included in her cost. That was not crochet braids that takes a lot of time. You have to pay for time.
That’s a waste of money. I can see if they were locking extensions that she planned on keeping it in permanently or at least up to six months maybe a little longer but Braids no. Braids only last in my hair up to six weeks.
2020 mutha freaking dollarz?! OH HELL NAW. WTF BFFR?! ON HAIR?! let me sit my angry ahh down...
Right lol 😂
I wouldn't pay $1,700 for braids. I'm also not that braider's target clientele.
It takes time and skills to do micro waist length braids.
And if it's just one person, that's a lot of hours. Everything can't remain $100. lol
Not all braiders are licensed and legally they cannot wash hair.
Lastly, running a business isn't for the weak. There's a lot that goes into it. Professional, licensed hairstylists must make a living. Not everyone is their target clientele.
Peaches is always complaining about money. So how is she affording these braids 😂😂
Right smh 🤦🏾♀️
@@CoffeeCuties777 Many women and girls can’t afford these prices, that means they’re going without getting their hair done, this saddens me. I don’t understand how these hair salons don’t see that they are not contributing to the hair health of their community, they scam people to achieve their “luxury” lifestyle.
Blonde braids lady should have bought a braided lace wig. Same difference
True and could have saved 3 days of time as well🤎
Interesting I paid 200 for my crotchet braids.
That sound very reasonable 🤎🤎🤎
Girl dyeing it it’ll never grow
Right smh 🤦🏾♀️
I admit...it's gorgeous!! $$ all in perception if $2k is like $500 to me then it's worth it. Not for me but it looks great on her, truly. I am not hating. I once did my own hair microbraids: it took me 5 days, smh! Never again so could be worth it for someone else to do it.
I agree perception does play a role but it’s a no for me but it is beautiful on her🤎
Steady damaging your hair for some braids😐2 bands is crazy
Right smh 🤦🏾♀️
But you are kind of paying her rent, utility bills, car, health care premiums, etc. This is the money they make to live. I don’t get braids anymore but I wouldn’t pay that money personally, but it’s the client’s prerogative. Why complain when you have a choice to go anywhere else for cheaper?
Because other stylists will see people willing to pay $2000 for braids and get the bright idea to start charging ridiculous prices too. There's a reason there are black women all over social media complaining about prices.
@ this is a good point. It definitely starts a trend, especially for home braiders and stylists. Business savvy is lacking for some.
@@lemiraburnette6659
That’s a good point too-the charges we’re seeing are, in fact, their living standards.
Though it also goes to show, every profession isn’t meant to be a main hustle financially-unless you’re just that good at what you do. Similar to any artistry really, painting, singing, graphic design. Only note-worthy artists are actually talented enough to make money they can survive on. Plenty of amazing artists do not produce art as their main hustle, it’s a side hustle, or even a hobby/personal expense. Braiding used to be a side hustle, now young/new braiders are shifting the entire market to support their living standard. And…consumers are letting them 🤷🏽♀️.
I just love how you say "ya girl"😊
Absolutley not, them braids gonna look old in 2 weeks.
Thank you so much lol 😂
Yes this is common. Dye jobs costs over $100 pop.. these braids as little as they are and over 3 days that's time at the salon... yes that's reasonable yall. Been in the day micros were about 200 but she got take down, dye, braids small, and 3 days. Yes it's worth it. Not these regular $80 braids for $275 is a mess... these are worth it
I guess the real question is why are people getting $2000 hairstyles. Just because you can doesn't mean you should.
People complain about the economy but turn around and pay $2000 for hair. SMH
Right smh ⬆️🤎
Right. I'll never spend $2k on hair. Bills, mortgage, food, etc not hair
These prices are out of touch with reality compared to the quality of services offered. I’ve never met a stylist, home or salon, that treats my hair as well as I do. Also, for these exorbitant prices I expect their clients to have long and healthy hair, which they never do. Paying $1,000+ for a style when you don’t even take care of your hair is crazy work. 😂
I also saw Coffee Cuties mention the woman that paid $2,000+ has been served an eviction notice. I think there’s some underlying issues there, sincerely. Mayowa’s World posted a video this week that I think plays a part in this discussion regarding natural hair and how it intersects with texturism, conservatism, and the economy.
th-cam.com/video/3_umq119N0w/w-d-xo.htmlsi=J3ehYi2ZAplcSFE6
I agree 💯 percent and thanks for the video recommendation🤎🤎🤎
@ No problem!
If I have to pay 2000$ for braids, you better wash, dry and blow dry my hair, have the hair ready without me having to buy it, not ask me to give you hair and have the hairstyle lasting for MONTHS or else I ain't paying for NOTHING🥱
Right 💯🤎🤎🤎
I’m sorry I’m trying to listen and not judge but it’s hard on this topic not gonna lie 🥲
Now I’m a diy girlie less it’s something I absolutely know I can’t do and will price match to hell til I’m comfortable but genuinely every one is priced high these days
I’m turning into a diy girlies as well🤎🤎
Two bands is about right for those micro braids that go so far down passed the waste. I used to pay $800 in the 90s for individual micro braids. I like the convenience and they were nice and professional looking. I was a consultant at the time. You are paying for time and skill I think her hair was included in her cost. That was not crochet braids that takes a lot of time. You have to pay for time.