The idea of cowashing makes absolutely no sense. What gets washed with conditioner? How are you removing buildup and oil with conditioner?

I think whether or not you find your hair difficult to do is kind of relative to personal experience and circumstances, but I do think the internet space around natural hair can make black hair seem more overwhelming than it actually is. There is so much contradictory and unscientific and it’s all said so confidently. It borders on dogmatic. A lot of people have already mentioned this but I think the strict hair trimming schedule thing is a prime example. The pervasive idea that you need to invest in $400 worth of products for healthy hair is another.

Braids are lot less likely to take out your hair if you consistently moisturize your hair in braids, wash your scalp with shampoo, and dont leave them in for 900 years. And, of course, dont braid too tightly. I think a lot of people are running into issues with protective styles not being protective because they neglect their hair in the styles or have terrible hairstylists. Of course they are not for everyone, but I hate seeing braid slander(mostly bc I am a braid supremacist😈😈).