Should Black Women Stop Wearing Wigs/Weaves? Miss Côte d’Ivoire Pageant Bans Wigs!
Ify Igwe reports on Miss Cote d’Ivoire 2025 making a bold decision to ban wigs, weaves, and hair extensions during its preselection stages. The goal? To promote authentic African beauty and encourage self-acceptance.
But is this a step forward for African beauty standards, or is it unfairly restricting women’s choices? In this video, we break down both sides of the argument—the push for natural beauty, the need for personal freedom, and the impact this could have on future pageants.
