Ivy Braids Explained: Who Created It & Why It’s Controversial

This "soft, lived-in" protective style has taken over TikTok and YouTube and sparked a real debate about what counts as "neat" or "professional" hair. In this video, I'm breaking down who created Ivy braids, the criticism it's gotten online, and giving my honest take on the whole conversation. *What's covered:* 🌿 A quick recap on Susy Oludele, the celebrity hairstylist behind the style 🌿 The online controversy the "two month old braids" debate & the texturism conversation 🌿 A close-up look at the style itself 🌿 My personal take on the criticism 📸 Photo/video credit: @hairbysusy (Susy Oludele), creator of the Ivy braids style. All visuals of the style shown in this video are sourced directly from her page and used for educational/context purposes. Follow her for more, or to book: hairbysusystore.square.site https://linktr.ee/Hairbysusy?utm_sour...    / @africancreature   💬 Would you rock Ivy braids? Let me know in the comments! 👍 If you enjoyed this video, like & subscribe for more hair content. --- 📊 **Current Subscriber Count: 54 Subscribers** we're growing and I'm grateful for every single one of you! 🙏 --- 📲 *Come hang out with me on social media!* Instagram: @affirmingAlex_ TikTok: @affirmingAlex_ --- ⚠️ *Disclaimer:* I do not own the rights to the background music used in this video. All music credit goes to *Super Lofi World* (@SuperLofiWorld —    / @superlofiworld   ). No copyright infringement intended.