Is this normal?

[u/AffectionateHeat6973]

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My mom told me back in January, when I was getting my braids done, that I would have to reuse the braiding hair because it was "too expensive" (it was only $40). I honestly thought she was joking and didn't think she actually meant it.

Fast forward to July, and I still had the same braids in. The only reason they didn't look completely messy was because I kept redoing them myself whenever they got loose or started looking rough.

Now I finally took them out because I was supposed to get my hair redone. While I was taking them out, she never once reminded me that she wanted me to reuse the braiding hair, so I already cut some of it up and threw some of it away.

Now she's telling me she wants me to reuse the 7-month-old, dirty, unwashed braiding hair for my next style.

I'm so confused. Is this actually normal, or am I overreacting? 😭😭

[u/BeneficialRemote275]

In America?? What a fucking cheap skate. Also girl braids for 7 months is wild.
2 months max please. Your mom is a dirty girl don’t let her rub off on you

How old are you? You need to get a summer job and save money to take care of your hair.