What Our Mothers Forgot to Tell Us About Braids & Everything In Between
We grew up thinking braids were a blessing, wigs were for special occasions, and if your hair was braided tight, it’d last longer. That’s what we were told.
No one warned us about postpartum shedding that hits harder than your baby’s sleep regression.
No one explained that your wig could be slayed and slowly snatching your hairline.
And nobody gave us the language to say, “Hey, this braid is too tight,” without feeling like we were doing too much.
Now here you are, maybe with a baby on your hip, maybe watching your own mama rock a twist-out that you low-key admire, and you’re wondering what your hair journey is really supposed to look like. Especially now that you’re the one passing down the care.
It’s Time to Unlearn a Few Things
Let’s start with this:
Pain is not part of the process. A braid that pulls, a wig that glues your soul to your scalp, or a “protective” style that leaves you worse off than when you started, that’s not care. That’s damage in disguise.
If no one else said it to you, let me say it clearly: you don’t have to suffer for the slay.
Your hair, whether relaxed, natural, straightened, or twisted up, is worthy of softness, gentleness, and real protection.
What We’re Passing Down Now
You’ve got a little one watching you now. Whether they’re 6 months or 26 years old, they’re peeping how you treat your crown. They see whether you avoid mirrors or love the woman in the reflection.
We’re not just styling hair anymore. We’re rewriting the care guide.
And part of that care? Choosing tools and products that actually love on you back.
✨ The GYEB Growth Oil is a staple around here, not just because it works, but because it honors your scalp. It doesn’t tingle with chemicals or leave buildup. It soaks in smooth, like a little reminder that you're still growing, even in this motherhood thing.
✨ Our Leave-In Conditioner? That’s the partner you needed when your wash days got shorter but your standards stayed high.
No More Shame in the Wig Game, Either
Wigs don’t mean lazy. They mean you've got things to do, and you still want to look fly doing them. But just know, your real hair underneath still matters. That scalp still needs breath. That hairline still deserves respect.
So before you melt that lace, grab our Wig Refresh Spray. Keep the odor away, the itch at bay, and your edges right where you left them.
Our mothers gave us what they had.
But now we know more. We’re learning that tight doesn’t mean tidy. We’re learning that the best hairstyles don’t hurt. We’re learning how to care for our kids’ curls by finally learning to care for our own.
So here’s to unlearning what didn’t serve us, and replacing it with care, compassion, and a whole lot of conditioner.
Your hair doesn’t need perfection. It just needs consistency. And maybe a little nap when the baby’s napping.