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We just came off an awesome Anniversary Month, and I want
to THANK YOU, our Customer, for your continued support. I love
getting your questions so keep them coming! One of the more
frequently asked questions is, “How do I know my hair type?”
More often than not my answer is, “Your hair most likely is
made up of multiple hair patterns”. No two curls, coils or
waves are the same.
Curly hair is not only unique, but also a beautiful type of hair for
women. It results from the hair follicles being hooked, instead
of straight as is the case with straight hair. There are several curly
hair patterns I have broken down the main types which can be
broken out even further into A, B, and C. They include:
WAVY HAIR - TYPE 2: Characterized by loose S-shaped curves, wavy hair typically grows
deep from the scalp and has slight stretching with return. It sticks close to the head and does
not bounce up, even if layered. It can be thick & coarse and resistant to styling (frizzes easily).
It is medium-textured & slightly resistant to styling (tendency to frizz) or fine & thin (easy to
handle in terms of straightening or curling). This type of hair has more compact/slightly raised
cuticles. Nicole Ritchie and Taylor Swift are just two examples of celebrities with type 2 hair.
CURLY HAIR - TYPE 3: Another curly hair type is the curly twirly hair which appears to have
a definite ”S” pattern. The curls are clearly defined, springy, loose naturally big and very shiny,
with a circumference roughly sidewalk-chalk size. In general, this type of hair is very easy to
straighten however it is easily affected by climate changes. Tracee Ellis Ross and Shakira are
just two examples of celebrities with type 3 hair.
COILY HAIR - TYPE 4: Coily crimpy hair has a clearly defined “Z” curl pattern. It can be fine
and thin or wiry and course. The hair gets the pattern because it usually bends in sharp angles
similar to the letter “Z”, instead of curling/ coiling. This type of hair is wiry, tightly coiled,
bent and highly fragile. For this reason, one must apply great care when curling, combing or
brushing it. Lauren Hill is just one example of a celebrity with type 4 hair.
Just remember, no matter what your curl pattern all natural
curls are created equal and are curly by nature.
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How often should you wash natural hair?
Now I’ve just said that the oils don’t get to the end
of the hair very often which means they’re going
to be at the roots. Hence, natural hair will get
dirtier at the roots quicker than the ends. So you’ll
need to cleanse your scalp more often than you
do your ends – Yikes!
The above is quite an interesting question,
just how often should you wash natural
hair? It’s highly dependent on the person’s
lifestyle and the type of hair you have.
A look at curly hair make up is good for
determining how often to wash natural hair. Our
sebaceous glands produce the oils our hair relies
on to look and feel healthy. When hair is curly,
these oils have a longer way to travel and so won’t
coat the strands as quickly as someone with
straight hair – hence why some people with curly
hair suffer from dry hair.
Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, director of ethnic
skin care at the University of Miami explains, “This
is because the oils from the scalp do not travel
down the hair shaft as quickly, so the hair tends to
be dry and requires less frequent shampooing.”
So what that means is the goodness which our
scalp produces can get trapped close to the roots
taking its own sweet time to get to the ends –
think molasses. Now if we wash these oils away
(by cleaning daily), we’ll get a dry hair problem.
These oils can contribute to hair feeling sticky and
dirty. Since the oils take longer to get to the ends,
curly hair won’t feel dirty as quickly as straight
hair. So, quite simply natural hair does not need
to be cleaned every day.
Thankfully this can be done without a full blown
wash. I don’t know about you but for me wash
day is like a marathon – so the less I have to do it,
the better.
Cleaning the scalp can be quick and easy. It can
mean using baby powder at roots, a dry shampoo
or even a tea-tree oil mix. Since our hair is taking
so long to get its natural oils, we have a greater
need for moisturizers. Therefore, we must have
shampoos, conditioners and co-washes (if you use
them) that are gentle and replenishes moisture.
The best way to know this is to read the labels.
Try and find something with more moisture
rich natural ingredients. These will be great in
cleansing while adding to your hair’s health.
I like to use co-washes. Co-wash means, washing
with conditioner instead of shampoo. You can
use a conditioner labelled as a co-wash, or you
can use a normal conditioner which is free of
damaging chemicals.
So it all comes down to your lifestyle and your
curls. Do your curls demand more water? Does
the weather or activities you do cause your hair
to get dirty? Do you sweat a lot in your head? If
so, you may need to wash more regularly than
the average curly hair girl. Just please ensure that
you have a washing solution that will put back the
moisture you are rinsing off.
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MYTH OR FACT:
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NATURAL HAIR
SHRINKAGE
Shrinkage is one feature of natural hair that many curlies
struggle with accepting. While it would be far better to embrace it, we understand that this
might be a bit of a challenge. Especially if your hair is still relatively short (below 6 or so inches)
and you want to be able to display more length. Since shrinkage promotes the formation of
tangles, it can also lengthen your detangling sessions. There are a number of ways at your
disposal for minimizing shrinkage, but, first, let us dispel the myths.
MYTH: SHRINKAGE IS BAD
Shrinkage may be annoying, but it certainly isn’t bad. Shrinkage is an indicator of the health
and protein-moisture balance in your curls. Healthy hair returns to its original position (shrinks)
after stretching without breaking indicating its elasticity. Therefore shrinkage is a sign that
your hair is free of damage from heat or other stressors. The greater the elasticity of your hair,
the greater its natural resistance to breakage and the more it shrinks.
MYTH OR FACT: HENNA LOOSENS TEXTURE
Consistent use of henna has been known to cause loosening of hair texture in some individuals.
This will result in less shrinkage. Henna coats the hair strands, filling in weak areas to improve
hair’s strength. The deposits of plant material into the hair strand can, over time, alter the
weight of the strand and cause it to elongate, minimizing shrinkage. Henna does not alter the
bonds within the hair, and often hair returns to original weight after a short time if henna
treatments are stopped or the frequency of treatments is altered.
Shrinkage is a part of the natural hair game. It is one of the reasons that natural hair can be so
versatile. You can have texture one day, a straight look the next and everything in between.
Learn to embrace it as best as possible embrace your hair and all its features.
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