I wore weaves here and there for fun when I was a little younger. It's a way of life in the ATL. LOL. Although, never had a pony tail, moreso tracks and all the rest!
Never had braids b/c I'm afraid of damage to the edges of my hairline, and just don't see paying in excess of 200 for 6 weeks of hairdo. Ok, so I'm tight with my money sometimes.
I don't see anything wrong with weaves. If it looks good, so be it!
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