How Much is Black Beauty?
Edges, Extensions and Expenses: The cost of Black Beauty Before leaving the house, a Black woman observes herself in the mirror and checks for everything—if her edges are laid, if her extensions are detectable, if she lost a few eyelash extensions while sleeping the night prior. If anything is out of place, an appointment is instantly booked. Presentation and first impressions are extremely important to Black women, so it is second nature for them to spend hundreds, even thousands of dollars on their appearance alone. About every two weeks, these women schedule multiple appointments ranging from hair, to nails, to eyelash extensions, brows and more. They have to mentally coordinate an entire checklist of services they need performed; with each service having its own cost and longevity. Other cultures may view these services as luxuries or another unnecessary expense. However for Black women, these services are a part of their personality and history; serving as a...
