I decided to go natural several YEARS after first considering it. Why did it take so long to actually do it? Well, if you remember sitting near a hot stove on Saturday as a significant part of your childhood hair routine, then you know the answer to this. For GENERATIONS our mothers and foremothers have [...]

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As a happily nappy African American mom of two biracial children I am often asked my advice about how to care for unprocessed African hair. Many of these questions come from Caucasian and Black moms who either are: A. considering relaxing their daughter’s hair B. considering getting rid of their daughter’s relaxed hair, or C. [...]

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Is nappy (natural) hair strong and tough? Nappy hair is actually FRAGILE and DELICATE! Nappy hair has many coils, curls, spirals, and bends which are vulnerable to breakage at these particulars juncture of the hair shaft. Does grease make your hair grow? Grease does NOT make your hair grow. Grease coats the hair shaft, thus, [...]

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Sodium Lauryl sulphate (SLS): A harmful ingredient often used in shampoo and toothpaste. It was and still is, used as an industrial degreaser! Some other products that commonly contain it are: Soaps Shampoos Bubble-baths Tooth paste Dish soap Laundry detergent Baby bath soaps Baby shampoos Stain Remover Carpet Cleaner Fabric glue Body wash Shave cream [...]

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Pomade: Pomades are used to add shine, definition, and frizz control. Use only a small amount to avoid greasiness. Porosity: Your hair’s ability to absorb moisture. This is determined by how much the hair cuticles, or hair scales, are raise. Low porosity, normal porosity, and high porosity are the typical categories. Low porosity = hair [...]

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