Who Invented Hair Weaves?
People have used hair extensions of some kind for thousand of years, from wigs to other forms of hairpieces, including hair weaves. However, in the 1950s, an African-American hairdresser invented and patented hair weaves, changing hair care for many African-American women. Hair weaves became a way to add style without damaging already sensitive African-American hair with heat or chemicals. By the end of the 20th century, approximately 25 percent of African-American women used some form of hair weave or extensions. In addition, women of other ethnicities began enjoying the versatility of hair weaves.
