A social media discussion about women’s hairstyles has attracted numerous reactions from Ghanaian men, many of whom say they prefer natural hair to wigs and other artificial hairstyles.
The conversation follows a statement attributed to broadcast journalist Saddick Adams, who reportedly claimed that 90 per cent of Ghanaian men prefer natural hair to wigs.
“90% of Ghanaian Men Prefer Natural Hair to Wigs; Don’t Force Yourself to Wear Fake Hair,” the statement read.
It was shared by Facebook user Counselor Perfect, who describes herself as a psychologist and public speaker, prompting men to share their personal preferences.
Several commenters endorsed the statement, with some specifically mentioning cornrows, short hair and neatly maintained natural hairstyles.
Dawuda Issaka responded: “100% true.”
Katakyie Afrifa Mensah Abrampa I also agreed, suggesting that women could keep their hair in cornrows or tie it neatly without braiding it at the back. He added that trimmed hair styled with curls was another option.
Sallah Mohammed singled out cornrows as his preferred hairstyle, while Anyomi Peter said he particularly liked short hair.
Emexy Fruitful Onwuka said his preference extended beyond Ghanaian women.
“Apart from Ghana men, even me Nigerian love ladies with natural hair, and when you are neat, I can spend money on u,” he wrote.
King Mufasaa also expressed a preference for natural hair, saying: “Very true. I speak for myself. We don’t even know the difference in those things they wear.”
For Nichodemus K Edudzi Yesutor, natural hair also represented cultural pride.
“Very true, that’s our pride as African,” he commented.
Some commenters also raised concerns about the smell of certain wigs. Battah Sebastian and Amoakoa Darko were among those who suggested that unpleasant odours associated with some artificial hairstyles influenced their preferences.
Nana Kokroko went further, suggesting that the proportion of men who preferred natural hair could be even higher, although he acknowledged that some women might not be wearing wigs to please men.
“True. It’s even 99 percent. Except the ladies tell you they are not doing it to please the men,” he wrote.
However, not everyone agreed that women’s hairstyle choices should be determined by what men find attractive.
Nana Antwi Boasiako Collins offered a different perspective, suggesting that some women wear wigs to look good in comparison with other women rather than to attract male attention.
“And who said men are the reason they wear wigs? They are competing with their fellow women bro. They don’t care what you want. They want to look better than the next woman, in their own eyes, not yours,” he wrote.
His comment offered a contrasting view in a discussion dominated by men expressing their personal preferences.
The reactions reflect differing opinions about beauty and personal style. However, the comments do not establish that 90 per cent of Ghanaian men prefer natural hair, and no survey supporting the figure was cited in the discussion.
Ultimately, women have the freedom to choose how they wear their hair, whether natural, braided or styled with wigs and extensions.
