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Ask the Experts: Weaves vs. Wigs

Celeb stylist Karen Mitchell on the pros and cons of weaves, wigs... and which one is right for you.
Weaves vs. Wigs
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By Tia Williams · Updated October 28, 2020
Remember when wigs were relegated to grandmas and aunties, and weaves were something to hide (hello, “School Daze”)? It seems like ages ago.

These days, celebs like Jennifer Hudson and Beyonce have made wigs chicer than ever, and weaves are practically ubiquitous. The question is: how do you know which is right for you?

We turned to True Indian Hair salon owner and celeb weave/wig technician Karen Mitchell, to get some answers. Here, she fills us in on the pros and cons of each!

For more info on Karen Mitchell and True Indian Hair Salon, check out trueindianhair.com