[cyborg]

that many black women spend much more on their hair than many realize. Her best friend does braided looks and changes them every couple of weeks. The time and cost floored me.

** It's very true. Braiding can get pretty expensive esp. with a weave added in.

[Starwolf]

None of the ladies in my life are "high maintenance" or into serious bling-bling. No perms, fancy coloring, or jewelery addictions. Still the costs of keep up what many consider basic appearances is staggering.

That said, #2 did ask about beach braids for the summer. She is life guarding and is a volunteer at the local fire station). Her mother told her to look into it. Think I may be scared the she gets a price.