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How to Tell if You’re Wearing a Style or the Style’s Wearing You

Some styles walk into your life like a blessing.
Edges laid. Confidence high. The girls are gagged.

But somewhere between install day and week three… things take a turn.
The wig start lifting.
The itch start itching.
And your scalp start whispering, “Baby, is this our life now?”

That’s when you gotta ask yourself:
Am I still wearing this style, or is this style wearing me out?

Because what started as “cute and convenient” is now holding your hairline hostage—and your self-esteem along with it.

If any of this sounds familiar, it might be time to check your crown:

  • The braids got you scared to blink too hard.

  • Your wig is running laps around your forehead.

  • Your locs feel like they went from lightweight to weight of the world.

  • You’re stacking edge control like pancakes trying to hold on for one more day.

We’ve all tried to stretch a style past its due date.
But there’s a difference between protective and punishing.
If it’s pulling, irritating, breaking, or blocking your real hair from breathing, it’s time to stop calling it “cute” and start calling it what it is: too much.

Signs the style is wearing you:

  • You avoid scratching your head so you don’t mess it up.

  • You keep a scarf on 24/7 “just in case.”

  • Your edges been in hiding and you don’t even blame them.

  • Your scalp is throwing fits but you keep saying “just a few more days.”

Ma’am. No.

That ain’t protection. That’s a trap with a part down the middle.

Here's what to do instead:

  1. Take it off, sis.
    Release it with love. You tried. You slayed. Now rest.

  2. Refresh your piece before the next wear.
    Grab the Wig Refresh Spray and bring it back to life—no crunchy smells, no stiff vibes, just clean and cute.

  3. Tend to your real hair like it deserves a thank you.
    Massage in that Growth Oil.
    Give your scalp some Leave-In Conditioner love.
    Let your hairline breathe for once without being pulled in five directions.

  4. Give your strands a break.
    A few days of rest between styles won’t ruin your look. It’ll actually save it long-term.

You deserve styles that compliment you, not control you.
Cute doesn’t have to mean tight.
Protective doesn’t have to mean painful.
And a laid look should never come at the cost of your peace or your parts.

Still trying to decide if it’s time to let it go?

Grab the Wig Refresh Bundle, oil up with Growth Oil, and treat your scalp like the queen she is. Because a real crown knows when it’s time for a reset.

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