Your Edges Wept: YouTuber Alissa Ashley Paid $550 For Flawless Box Braids & Offended Bank Over-Drafters Everywhere

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She has edges, how about YOU?
Alissa Ashley Paying $700 To Hair Braider Makes Brokies Weep
Alissa Ashley, a popular YouTube creator and beauty influencer wanted to simply debut her new hairstyle yesterday but ended up devastating pocket watchers.
The hair was done by Beverly Hills stylist Dr. Kari Will, responsible for braiding famous heads like Willow Smith and Brandy. But Will isn’t just a hair braider, she is a trichologist (hair & scalp doctor) that actually CARES about her customer’s edges.
550 pic.twitter.com/mZzhmnP6iC
— Alissa Ashley (@alissa_ashleyy) February 19, 2019
Anywho, Alissa excitedly shared details about her new set of box braids with followers in her “I’m Not Bald Anymore” vlog. All hell broke loose when Alissa casually disclosed she paid $550 for the style to curious minds plus a tip. One viewer took the clip to Twitter to seemingly mock her and things started to spiral.
I actually paid $700 after including my tip. It didn’t impact your pockets (or mine) so it shouldn’t be that deep to you. I paid once and when I continue to get them done by her I’ll pay it again. And still have a healthy scalp & my edges intact while I’m at it. https://t.co/ncZy4HpI3k
— Alissa Ashley (@alissa_ashleyy) February 19, 2019
What do you think 8 hours of carefully executed box braids should cost?? Folks are arguing that $550 plus tip ($700) was “too much”.
Idc how “rich” or how much money I got I would never pay someone $550 for some basic ass box braids. I’ll do them shits myself if that’s the case
— 🎎 (@itsyaminah) February 19, 2019
What we shall remember is that “expensive” is subjective and edges are precious. Also, Alissa’s hair is shorter than Kevin Hart — but this doesn’t stop folks from arguing. Hit the flip to see how this topic spiraled into a class war on twitter.
Alissa Ashley got duped like she’s a white girl going to get braids
— Vivienne (@PeachesLenoir) February 19, 2019
girl alissa ashley done paid $550 for her braids even tho she had to buy the hair herself and wash and blow dry it herself… pic.twitter.com/drVjt2qPbT
— marjaan🏳️🌈⃠ (@gothboydks) February 19, 2019
I've often felt braid stylists are underpaid for their skill, talent, experience, and labor. I'd even say Alissa Ashley spending $550+ for braids that no one can deny look BEAUTIFUL and unarguably well done, sounds fair. https://t.co/K40ynMEOpD
— Darian Symoné Harvin (@dariansymone) February 19, 2019
Her braids looks like they cost $550. Parting and braid size looks immaculate. Y’all hoes letting your homegurl do em for $125 and go home looking like a damn slave https://t.co/R1KVsf2Pw0
— IG: @__noahnextdoor (@__noahnextdoor) February 19, 2019
Alissa Ashley said: https://t.co/oknW5kZdbB
— 👼🏿King Darius♎️🤩 (@LEG3NDARI) February 19, 2019
Alissa Ashley is literally trending because broke bitches are mad she has money to spend on braids. I- pic.twitter.com/BP3CotfNA3
— Maya 🥳 (@maya_honesty) February 19, 2019
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Anyone charging $500 for braids needs to go to jail idc
— ice (@auntykrystal) February 19, 2019
How y’all tripping over a $500 box braids but won’t wince once at $400 bundles ? pic.twitter.com/cuKX1VRvE3
— BOOM Chi Wally (@_Your_Hiighness) February 19, 2019
Live look at my timeline finding out someone paid $500 (!) for some box braids. pic.twitter.com/ctaCSTOGMp
— Lisa Snowden-McCray (@LisaMcCray) February 19, 2019
Dr. Kari Williams, Celebrity braider, creator of faux locs and trichologist did her braids. $550 isn’t a lot when you factor in education and skill level. This woman’s hair was an 1” long! (I may be exaggerating, but you get the point) https://t.co/Efj3urGval
— Matthew Goodacre (@BeyondMAJOR) February 19, 2019
“EYE wouldn’t pay $550 for some box braids.” pic.twitter.com/qACWrXFRn9
— Lola Milaje🇳🇬 (@_LoveLO) February 19, 2019
$550 for some braids…..She better keep them shits in until the world ends. pic.twitter.com/NvptcnkTEH
— T Λ R Λ 🌹 (@flowerrebelrose) February 19, 2019
Dear y'all,
You do not need to pay $550 for braids of this particular style. Ever. https://t.co/UyIddEQiBI
— Morgan Jerkins (@MorganJerkins) February 19, 2019
Alissa paid $550 for her box braids. The people on 125th are shaking right now. pic.twitter.com/bgjQhmHxS1
— Nadi✨ (@NadiyaIssa) February 19, 2019
Yt women chiming in on the Alissa Ashley braids topic.. pic.twitter.com/UIwgnash6F
— cmh. (@sixtwentyfive_) February 20, 2019
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