Hair typing is the easy way to determine what type of curls you have. Although it is obvious enough that natural hair varies in texture, hair typing is a system that makes it easy to point out what category your strands fall in. Hair typing is a big thing in…
The Natural Hair Movement (NHM) has created some new terms that even I at times am at a loss for what they mean. From ingredients on the back of bottles to acronyms for techniques, we are being bombarded with words and terms that many may find confusing. NATURAL HAIR…
It’s that time again…to clue you into some more natural hair terms that may be confusing to newly naturals or even seasoned ones. It’s truly OK to say you don’t know or you don’t know the difference between some terms as many of these terms are ambiguous. It’s time to…
Here are some Natural Hair terms to help you become more familiarized with your natural hair: 3a|3b|3c: Classification numbers for natural hair. This hair type has a loose curl pattern. 4a|4b|4c: Classification numbers for natural afro textured hair. Aloe Vera Gel: Conditions the hair adding moisture and shine. It is also known…
