Lagos in December is basically a live-action game on hard mode. The sun is doing too much, Detty December is eating your money with zero remorse, and you’re just trying to step out looking unreal.

Then you’re stuck in Lekki traffic or walking quietly on the road, an okada flies past like it has nine lives, and your brain goes: “Wait… is today the day someone tries to snatch my wig?”

This is not a crime bulletin. This is just Lagos being Lagos. Since nobody is coming to be your security detail, consider this advice straight from your girls. Imagine stepping out of your house, looking like a baddie with your 20-inch 5 by 5 SDD bounce, and someone turns you into a “Badira.”

1. Walk Like You Know Something

When you are outside wearing a wig, move as though you are aware of every little thing happening around you. Scan your surroundings, look left and right, and notice when a bike slows down near you.

Walking with your phone like nothing is happening only makes you vulnerable.

Being alert reduces the chances of being surprised, and adding a small gesture, like occasionally clutching your head, can confuse anyone watching and make them think twice.

2. Make Your Wig Work For You, Not Against You

If your hair is bouncing freely everywhere, you are inviting trouble. Keep it tied back, add a scarf, wear oversized sunglasses, or any accessory that makes your head appear less of an easy target.

You do not need to look ugly; you just need to avoid giving anyone a free opportunity to grab your hair. When moving between locations, let’s say, from your car to an event, handle your wig the way you would a high-value accessory.

Commute with your braids or natural hair exposed, or wrap your head in a simple scarf. Store the wig discreetly in a silk bag and only put it on once you are safely in the parking area or inside the venue’s restroom. This way, even if a bag is grabbed, your essentials remain with you. Losing a phone or keys is a crisis; losing a wig is an avoidable humiliation.

3. Stop Announcing Money on Your Head

Yes, your hair is human, and yes, it is expensive. But nobody on the road needs to know that. Keep your wig simple and calm so that it doesn’t scream luxury. Hair that appears practical and composed tends to command respect rather than envy.

4. Public Transport is Not Wig-Friendly

Entering a danfo, keke, bike, or any vehicle that honks incessantly is not the time to show off your wig. Remove it, wear a bonnet, scarf, or simply rock your natural hair. You can always reinstall your wig when you arrive at your destination. The streets are not the place to suffer for style.

5. Friends as Security

If possible, walk with friends. Being loud, laughing, or even arguing makes you a less attractive target for anyone looking for trouble. If you must walk alone, pretend to be on an important phone call or act like someone is monitoring your location. This is not paranoia; it is smart survival strategy.

6. Home Delivery is Not a Fashion Show

When collecting deliveries, wear a bonnet, a wrapper, or an oversized shirt, and collect your items efficiently before retreating indoors. There is no need to impress the delivery person. Small adjustments like this can maintain your peace without sacrificing your style indoors.

7. Sis, Just Do All-Back or Cornrows

Let’s relax for a second. Detty December is not only wigs. Nobody said it’s by force to suffer lace every weekend. Sometimes, the smartest thing you can do is all-back or cornrows and rest.

Do stitch braids, do straight-back, add those two small curls in front; the antenna ones, the baby swoops, whatever you call them, and step out. Braids stay where you put them. Do braids and lay edges; even if you don’t have edges, lay your forehead.

They don’t slide; and they don’t attract unnecessary attention. They don’t make you tense every time a bike passes. Is it the most dramatic hairstyle? No. Is it neat, cute, and peaceful? Yes.

And honestly, peace is underrated. Detty December is for enjoyment, not constant checking if your wig is still intact. Sometimes the real flex is choosing hair that lets you move freely and enjoy yourself without fear. And that’s enough.

8. Embrace Your Natural Hair

Rock your afro proudly. Let it shine. Your natural hair is your crown, and it cannot be taken from you. They may be able to take what men give you, but they cannot take what The Lord God Almighty has blessed you with.

Own it, love it, and let it reflect your confidence.

Conclusion

So, in conclusion, if you follow these rules, you should survive Detty December with your wig, your dignity, and at least some sanity intact. Remember, your wig is important, but your life, peace of mind, and Instagram story content are priceless.

Walk smart, braid like a pro, clutch your crown dramatically when necessary, and rock your natural hair like the queen you are. And if someone does try to snatch your wig, just laugh, wave, and know that karma has your back, and probably a few unseen cameras too. Lagos may be wild, but you, Sis, are wilder.