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Afro Hair: Back to Basics

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Welcome to our Afro Hair Care: Back to Basics. We will start with natural hair care basics.

When you wash your hair, use lukewarm water. A hot shower is always enjoyable. But when

you get to your hair, turn down the heat. Rinsing with cool water is good for stimulating the

circulation in your scalp and to close the cuticles after you’re done with conditioning.

After your shower, try to use a towel to get most of the water out. Blot the hair not pulling or

wring as wet hair is very fragile and vulnerable to breakage. Too much stress on wet hair can

strip it of elasticity. I recommend the use of a microfiber towel; it absorbs a lot of water

without damaging your hair and cuts down your drying time.


How to Care for Curly

Hair

Air drying is the best thing for hair. So on your days off, let your hair dry

naturally. When you have to get to work, pull out the blow dryer and

set it on cool setting or wash your hair the day before. Try to stop

drying when the hair is just damp.

Tip: When picking out a brush, pick a natural-bristle brush. The nylon-bristle brush is hard on

hair and will cause split ends. Boar bristles, for example, are great.

When using a comb use a wide tooth comb. Do not try to detangle/comb your hair with a

rat tail comb! This is a sure recipe for disaster! If your hair is long, start at the bottom in sections

and work your way up. This should help with the knots and snarls. If you do get knots, try using

a conditioner; don’t force your comb in. When working with knots gently pull them apart with

your fingers first, then use a comb. The number of strands of hair in your comb should then

dramatically reduce.

Just as with natural skin care, natural hair care has the same enemy: Sun and Wind. Too

much of each, and your hair will become damaged and dry out. So when out in the sun or

the wind, wear a hat.


Home Remedy for Dry Hair Dry hair tends to be thin and rough. It tends to tangle, damage, break and get split ends. We

suggest a few remedies you can try at home for managing dry hair.

The primary aim is to replenish the oil and the moisture in the hair. That is why the emphasis is

on the conditioning aspect of hair care. Strong cleansing routines and massaging of the

scalp promote dryness and flakiness of the scalp.

The use of strong-action shampoo is prohibited for dry hair. Often a generous oil application

and massage is recommended before washing the hair. Frequent shampooing is harmful for

dry hair. You just end up removing all the good natural oils your hair strands so badly need.

For the moisture-dry hair, a moisturizer application is required.

Home remedy for dry hair: The Gentle Cleanser

1. Beat an egg in a cup of skimmed milk. When the foam becomes consistent, rub it into the

scalp. Leave it on for 5 minutes. Rinse the hair thoroughly with water. Carry out this routine

twice a week.

2. Take a cup of coconut milk and add two tablespoons of gram flour or one teaspoon of

shikakai (we will discuss this amazing powder later on). Apply on your scalp and hair and

massage gently. Rinse it out after five minutes. Follow this recipe at least once a week.

Another dry hair home remedy: The Protein Conditioner

Beat one tablespoon of castor oil, one tablespoon of glycerine, a teaspoon of cider vinegar

and a teaspoon of protein, plus a tablespoon of mild herbal shampoo. Apply it on scalp and

leave it on for 20 minutes. Rinse with clear water.

A Special Massage Oil/Toner

Get a bottle of castor oil or coconut oil. Add a teaspoon of lavender essential oil in it. Heat a

little and massage it gently in your scalp at night. Rinse or shampoo it out in the morning.

Follow this routine at least twice a week.

Other tips on home based treatment of dry hair

1. First assess whether your scalp and hair are moisture dry or oil-dry.

2. Condition your hair as often as you wash it.

3. Never comb, brush or massage vigorously if the hair is extremely dry.

Before any kind of routine care is followed, be familiar with the needs of your scalp and hair.


Natural Ingredients for natural hair

care

Shea Butter

Kukui Oil

Olive Oil

Coconut Oil

Almond Oil

Shikakai Powder

Jojoba Oil

Glycerine


Shea Butter

It contains several natural anti-inflammatory agents and minor sunscreen agents. Clinical

studies have shown that this product transforms the skin in as little as 4-6 weeks, into a softer,

smoother, and better looking skin. Special benefits for the skin are itching, sunburns, small skin

wounds and wrinkles. I make my own body and hair butter based on Organic Shea and

Jojoba butter. Trust me, I am a believer!!!

100% Pure & Natural Shea Butter is an all-natural vitamin A cream. Shea Butter has shown to

be a superb moisturizer, with exceptional healing properties for the skin. Vitamin A is

important for improving a number of skin conditions, including blemishes, eczema, and

dermatitis. The moisturizers in Shea Butter are the same moisturizers produced by the

sebaceous glands in the skin.

Please note: ALL SHEA BUTTERS ARE NOT EQUALLY EFFECTIVE. Only highest quality can offer

the benefits mentioned.

10 skin care tips of the 21 reasons to use Shea Butter From the Shea Butter Institute:

Dry skin

Skin cracks

Tough or rough skin

Sun burn

Cold weather

Frost bites

Insect bites

Healthy skin

Skin rash

Blemishes and wrinkles.


Kukui Oil

Kukui Nut Oil has been widely used in Hawaii, Polynesian islands and Indonesia, however it

has only just recently become known to the rest of the world. The oil is cold pressed from the

Kukui seeds to produce a light non greasy oil that has numerous skin benefits including being

beneficial for skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

The Kukui Tree is Hawaii’s official state tree, and Kukui means ‘enlightenment' in Hawaiian. Itis

valued for its rejuvenating and soothing effects upon the skin, without leaving a greasy or oily

film. Kukui Nut Oil is invaluable providing moisture and nourishment to dry, mature, and sun

damaged skin. Traditionally, babies in Hawaii were anointed with Kukui Nut Oil to protect

their skin from the sun, salt and other elements. In addition, it was used on skin irritations,

wounds, and burns.

Benefits of Kukui oil

Kukui oil is known to help skin conditions such as Psoriasis and Eczema. It is rich in EFA’s which

makes it especially beneficial and nourishing for the skin, it is high in linoleic and linolenic

acids which are essential fatty acids, vital for the metabolism of

healthy skin.

Kukui Oil is a fabulous moisturiser, and quickly penetrates the skin

leaving a silky-smooth non-greasy feeling. It is often used for dry or

damaged skin, immediately relieving symptoms because of its

quick absorption into the skin. It can leave even the roughest and

driest skin feeling smooth, soft and hydrated. Kukui Oil contains

Vitamins A, C, E and F, providing anti-oxidants that help to

protect from the skin. Kukui nut Oil is good for anti-aging,

revitalising and especially restoring sun damaged skin. This unique

oil is able to penetrate into the deepest skin layers, while creating

a protective shield that locks in moisture. It is a hugely popular

natural sun relief oil and perfect to take on sun drenched holidays as an after sun oil to

replenish and soothe the skin

Kukui oil is prefect for those with sensitive skin, aging skin helps in preventing wrinkles when

included in your daily beauty regime. It’s high content of antioxidants are beneficial for fine

lines and crow’s feet, while gently massaged in daily as a moisturiser..

It is also beneficial for the burns – including: sunburn, windburn, radiation burns, and heat

induced burns.

This wonderful oil can also be used as for an oil treatment on dry hair and scalp, or add a few

drops to your bath water for a luxurious treat.

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Olive Oil

Homemade hair Masks

Another cause of dry hair could be due to your diet. In

order to have healthy skin, hair and nails, you need plenty

of good, fatty acids which you can get from foods such as oily fish including salmon and

tuna, and flaxseed oil is also good. You can add flaxseed oil to your diet by adding two

tablespoons a day to foods such as potatoes or even popcorn! Many people do not like the

sound of flaxseed oil but it actually has a nutty, buttery flavour so most people do not

actually mind it once they have tried it.

Shampoo

There are quite a few different homemade hair masks you can create, all with their own

unique fragrance, so there should be one to suit you. The most nourishing one has to be the

Olive Oil hair mask.

The Olive Oil hair mask is created by using 5 tablespoons of olive oil with

two eggs. Mix them both together and apply them to the hair, wrapping

the hair in a plastic wrap or a shower cap. Allow it to stand for 15 minutes

before thoroughly rinsing it off.

If you want soft, shiny hair, a good homemade remedy to use is to mix

chamomile flowers, comfrey root, elder flowers and nettle, with boiling water. It is best to use

one tablespoon of the herbs and enough boiling water, then leave them to stand for half an

hour. After it has been left to stand, add 1/4 cup cider vinegar and mix them well.

Shampoo the hair as normal, and then pour the mixture you have created, over the hair

repeatedly. The vinegar in the mixture helps to seal the hair cuticles. You can also create

similar remedies for all different hair types; you just have to use different herbs.

Remedy for Really Damaged Hair

A good homemade remedy for really damaged hair includes mashing a ripe banana with a

few drops of almond oil. Apply the mixture to the hair, massaging it in, and then rinse with

soda water and shampoo and condition as usual. This adds a little extra protection and helps

to seal the hair and prevent any breakage.

How to Beat Split ends, damaged hair and Hair falling out

If your dry hair problem is quite severe, you may notice that parts of it are splitting and falling

out. Many people find in this situation, Indian Gooseberry really helps. If you rub it into the

scalp regularly it can produce excellent results and it really does help to stop the hair from

falling out. Garlic also works wonders in stopping hair shed. But beware of the smell…

If you suffer from split ends, a good remedy includes oiling your hair twice a week with

coconut oil mixed with fresh lime juice.


Overall, there are many different home remedies you can try and most of them do not take

long to make. They are natural and so they are gentle on your hair, and your hair will really

appreciate the lack of chemicals! If you are unsure of where to find homemade remedies for

your dry, damaged hair, you should be able to find some books, or there are hundreds of

remedies to be found online.

Coconut Oil Treatments

I was talking with a Sister tonight about using coconut oil to help

prevent breakage. A few people have told me they started to do the

treatments and one Sister’s hair has improved greatly and even grew!

“Slumdog” Secret for Shiny Hair

So what’s Frieda Pinto’s secret for keeping her hair shiny, smooth and gorgeous as she runs

through the dry, dusty streets of “Slumdog Millionaire”? Turns out it’s an age-old secret: a

once-a-week coconut oil hair treatment.


How to get rid of dandruff Dandruff blocks the pores on the scalp and obstructs the whole supply of natural oil to the

hair, by causing hair to become dull, lacklustre and even brittle in most severe cases. Apply

some hot olive oil or sesame oil on the scalp at bed time. Now an hour prior to the bathing

rub lime juice mixed with the cosmetic vinegar on the scalp.

Pantry Olive Oil

Olive oil also makes a great hair tonic. It makes the hair follicles shine and traps the moisture

inside. Olive oil is found to work wonders on dry-haired women. Olive oil is found to smooth

the palms.

Is Olive Oil Good for Hair Growth?

Olive oil is used for cooking purposes all over the world because of the various health

benefits that it possesses. However, not many people know that there is a link between olive

oil and hair growth. While it is said to be good for treating several skin ailments, olive oil is said

to be the best cure for hair loss. There are several benefits of using olive oil for hair growth

which are as follows:

One of the best advantages of using olive oil as hair is that it helps in preventing as

well as curing hair loss. Most people have hair loss because of the presence of a

hormone called DTH which leads the hair follicle shaft to decrease. Applying olive oil

to hair prevents the production of DTH hormones on the scalp, thus getting rid of the

problem of hair loss.

The presence of antioxidants in olive oil makes it an appropriate hair oil that promotes

overall scalp health. The chemical damage that is caused due to the excessive use

of chemical based hair products can be treated with the help of olive oil, thus giving

room for the growth of healthy hair.

Apart from the fact that olive oil is an effective treatment for hair loss, it also acts as a

natural conditioner for the hair. In other words, applying olive oil on hair makes it shiny

and soft.

The anti-fungal and antibacterial property of olive oil is a great way of getting rid of

the problem of dandruff and head lice. Moreover, massaging your hair with a

mixture of olive oil and lavender oil is very relaxing and acts as a great stress buster.

Olive Oil Hair Treatment

The best way of using olive oil for hair growth is by simply massaging your hair with it.

Take half a cup of olive oil and mix some other type of oil with it, preferably coconut,

sesame or castor oil. Pour some oil on your hair and massage gently with your

fingertips on the scalp, gently moving downwards to the tips of the hair. Once this is

done, cover your hair with a shower cap or maybe a warm towel. After 30 minutes,

wash your hair with a good shampoo and conditioner. Apart from the regular olive oil

treatment, there are several other ways in which you can apply olive oil on your hair.

There are several olive oil hair treatment recipes that you can make easily at home.

Here are some of them:

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One way is to make a paste by mixing olive oil with cinnamon and honey. First, you

have to heat the olive oil and then add some honey and a teaspoon of cinnamon

powder to it. Stir well to make a paste and then apply it to your hair. Leave it on your

hair for fifteen minutes and then rinse it off with a shampoo.

You can also make a conditioner with olive oil. Take ½ a cup of olive oil in a bowl and

combine it with an egg yolk and some drops of lemon juice. Mix well and apply it on

your hair. Allow the conditioner to remain on your hair for 15 minutes and then, rinse it

off.

As you now know the benefits of using olive oil for hair growth, I hope that you will start using

olive oil on a regular basis. One thing you have to remember is there are different types of

olive oil available in the market including extra virgin, virgin, pure and extra light. Among

these types of olive oil, it is always best to choose extra virgin or virgin oil for hair treatment as

the other two are made through chemical process and contain chemicals in it. Hence,

apply extra virgin or virgin olive oil on your hair and you will surely be rewarded with long, soft

and healthy hair.


Almond Oil

Along with other essential oils, almond oil can be used as an effective natural treatment for

hair loss, as well as for improving hair quality and making it look great. This oil is received by

cold pressure from sweet almond seeds. It is one of essential oils that are the most commonly

used in cosmetics, especially for skin care. For improving skin health, almond oil is usually

combined with jojoba oil, and this combination is considered to be one of the greatest

natural remedies for face care: in particular, it can be used for makeup removal, for

improving the quality of eyelashes and for other purposes.

For many years, people have been using almond oil for hair loss prevention, mainly as an

ingredient of various hair masks and natural hair care treatments. If your hair is thinning and

going brittle, you can use scalp massages with a combination of almond oil and jojoba oil.

This remedy has amazing nourishing and moisturizing

effects and it can be used for all skin types. Remember that you

need to use only 2-3 drops of each essential oil, and it is

important not to overdose the oils for such massages. You

should do this procedure regularly before washing your

hair.

If your hair is too dry, you can combine almond oils with sandalwood, ylang-

ylang or orange essential oil. For oily hair, a combination of almond oil with lemon, bergamot

or cedar wood essential oil will help. You can apply the oil mixture by using the following

technique: place several drops of the mixture on your wooden comb and comb your hair

gently for 5-10 minutes, then wash the oils off with your usual shampoo. Another way to

benefit from almond oil for hair loss is to add it to your shampoos or hair conditioners.

It is also possible to apply almond oil directly to your scalp. All you need to do is to warm up

the oil a little and then rub it into your scalp with gentle movement. After that, you should


cover your hair up with a towel or a piece of cloth and keep the oil on your scalp for at least

1 hour, but to reap the best results, you can keep the oil on your scalp overnight. In the

morning, wash the oil off with your usual shampoo and use your usual conditioner. After an

almond oil treatment, your hair will have a unique and very pleasant aroma.


Shikakai powder

Shikakai a.k.a The Fruit for the Hair, is actually a nut

and the powder comes from de-shelled shikakai nuts.

Promotes hair growth

Strengthens hair roots

Shikakai powder has a 2 year shelf like and most boxes will have the manufacturer’s

date stamped on it (it is NOT an expiration date in most cases)

In Ayurvedic medicine, Shikakai is thought to strengthen the hair roots.

Here is how I mix up the powders: Most times I will do what is called a pre-poo overnight with

coconut oil, not every single time but usually. Then the next day when I am ready to do the

rinse, I mix 1 heaping tablespoon of Shikakai powder with 2 heaping tablespoons of Amla

powder in about 8oz. of hot water. Stir the mixture until it looks like dark chocolate milk. Next,

add cold water to cool it off. I usually let my mix sit for about half an hour just while I get my

things together for my shower, detangle my hair, and just kill time to let it really cool down.

Usage: If I prepare the mixture as described above I usually cover the top of plastic cup with

a knee high just to catch any clumps of the mixture. Once I get into in the shower, I let the

water run over my hair completely saturating it. Finally, I step out of the water (but remain in

the shower) and carefully pour the mixture over my hair (AVOID GETTING ANY IN YOUR EYES!)

I do not try to comb or touch my hair until I have fully rinsed out the Shikakai Amla rinse.

Finally, I use a cheap conditioner to co-wash my hair and I'm all done.

Important things to remember: Keep it out of your eyes, otherwise it will burn like hell and

make your eyes red for a while, trust me I know! Also, even though Shikakai powder has

cleansing properties it is important to shampoo your hair every few weeks. So if you use the

rinses, every third week or every fourth week, use the Shikakai Shampoo Bar or another

regular shampoo.

Here are some simple recipes for mixing your natural hair products. Please visit

www.forums.longhaircommunity.com and www.longhaircareforum.com as you will find a

wealth of information, along with techniques and various recipes. You can even ask

questions on their forum!

Please remember when using any new hair product it is always recommended that you do

hair strand tests first!

We also encourage you to add orange blossom water, rose water or essential oils to your

pastes and mud, to leave your hair smelling great!

Important: Please keep in mind that everyone has their own unique hair texture. Herbal

treatments can be drying for some, and it is recommended that you add hair oil to your

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recipe, or deep condition your hair afterwards. We recommend that everyone keep an

open mind when using henna and natural herbs on their hair, and use the recipe that works

best for you!

Shikakai, also known as acacia concinna

Mixing shikakai for promoting hair growth and deep cleansing:

-For best results, add at least 1 tbsp of shikakai powder to 25 grams of your henna or cassia

powder mixture. OR

-Mix powder (desired quantity) with warm to hot water. Let it cool.

-Apply shikakai paste or mixed herbal blended paste, by sections starting from the back and

moving forward.

-Wrap your hair and allow to sit for 1-6 hours.

-Rinse or wash paste out.

How to store your powder: fridge or cool dark place.

How to store your shikakai and paste: freezer

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil is one of the more common ingredients in hair care products and with good

reason. This natural oil is considered by many to be the most compatible due to its similarity

to the scalp’s sebum and its ability to work with all hair types. It has many therapeutic

properties including its ability to protect moisture loss, protect hair health and improve the

condition of damaged hair.

Jojoba oil is derived from the seeds of a perennial shrub that is found in north western Mexico

and the south western United States. Although it is commonly known as oil, the extract from

the jojoba is technically a liquid wax. It is golden in appearance and has a slight nutty odour

plus it is hypoallergenic, non-irritating and non- comedogenic. It also contains vitamin E and

has antibacterial and antioxidant properties as well.

Generally easy to find, jojoba oil can be purchased in many health food stores and is also

commonly available online through a number of different retailers. Adding jojoba oil to your

hair routine is a simple process that will provide numerous rewards. Just mix a few drops into

your favourite conditioner and apply as usual. When you rinse it out the beneficial properties

of the oil will be retained in the hair. You can also put a few drops on your palm and work it

through the ends of your hair prior to blow drying for added conditioning. If you hair is frizzy or


dull then the addition of a small amount of jojoba oil will smooth out the cuticle and make

your hair shiny and healthy looking. It has also been said that by massaging some jojoba oil

into the scalp that you will promote thick, lustrous hair.

How to use jojoba oil for hair

1 - Mix together a combination of 50 percent jojoba oil and 50 percent over-the-counter hot

oil treatment to make a pre-shampoo, deep conditioner. Apply to hair, one inch below your

scalp and work down. You can leave the mixture in for 15 minutes or wrap your hair on top of

your head in a towel for an hour.

2 - Add about 2 tsp. of jojoba oil to your regular shampoo to enhance moisture.

3 - Use as a daily conditioner by adding a few drops into your regular conditioner. You also

can place a few drops in your hand, rub hands together and run your hands and fingers

through your hair before conditioning.

4 - Put a few drops of jojoba oil into your hands, rub them together and work the oil into the

ends of your hair before blow drying. This method helps keep split ends and frizzing in check.

5 - Rub a few drops into your palms, rub your hands together and smooth the jojoba oil over

dry hair to keep frizzing down and to add shine.

6 - Apply a few drops of jojoba oil to hair tangles to help work them out without hair

breakage or damage.

Can you use glycerine in winter?

Glycerine (glycerine/glycerol - all the same thing) is hygroscopic. This means it draws

moisture (water) from its surrounding. It is very good at doing these because it has 3 water

attracting groups (known as hydroxyl groups) per molecule (As far as molecules go, this is

quite high!). This is the reason why some people say that glycerine is drying which is sort of

true but not really. If you expose glycerine to air, it will saturate itself to the point where it does

not need any more water. And when you put it in water (which it loves), then it will REALLY

saturate itself and will not draw water away from your hair. Therefore, the message is

glycerine plus water, is good! While the herbs and essences probably just make the product

smell good, the glycerine is the stuff that makes it moisturising.

The moisturising conditioners and butters probably just add to the effect of the product. To

‘winterize’ or ‘desert-friendly’ your use of humectants, one simple idea is to use the product

before a shower. The mist and steam of the shower will be attracted to the glycerine in the

products, and the heat will help it absorb into your cuticle. Then you can use an oil-based

sealer to keep that moisture in when you go out into the harsh, harsh world.

Glycerine is helpful to many people to combat dry hair and glycerine itself is not drying. So

when people say, “glycerine is drying”. That’s sort of a misnomer. Hence why she says,” This is

sort of true, but not really”.

In a technical way of looking at it think of it like this: Humectants, like glycerin, can work by

absorption (where the substance being collected or removed actually penetrates into the


other substance) or through adsorption (where the substance being collected simply sits on

the surface).

Curly Nikki, is focused on the ABSORPTION aspect of glycerine in her article. And she’s

absolutely correct in it.

Now here’s why other people are correct about glycerine being “drying” in a sense:

Thought process behind why people opt not to use Glycerine in colder months:

Other people are correct as well though because in the Winter months (and sometimes the

Fall) when it gets cold the air often becomes drier and there may be little or what feels like

no moisture in the air.

For instance, in your house when it’s cold like most of us you probably turn your heat on so it

can stay warm. Other places like businesses and schools do the same thing. So those places

are constantly being heated and that air can often feel dry. You know how your skin can

feel dry in the winter especially when you are inside a very well heated building ? Well it’s

because of the lack of moisture in the atmosphere you are in.

While glycerine does attract water molecules from the air and help with moisturization, it can

be a problem if there is little or no moisture in the atmosphere for it to utilize. If glycerine is in

your hair in a drier environment. It’s still going to do its primary function: Draw moisture

(attract water molecules). Which means it would be taking the moisture from your hair

because it has no other place to get those water molecules from if the air in the atmosphere

is particularly dry.

So basically the thinking is: in the Winter months when things seems to get dry inside an

environment, if one is using glycerine in their hair and that glycerine doesn’t have a steady

source of water molecules to attract from the atmosphere. It will “turn” or as some people

like to say: “It dries my hair out”. Why? Because glycerine will still do its job which is to “draw

moisture”, but it just will draw that moisture from your hair instead of the atmosphere by the

process of adsorption instead of absorption. The hair will often feel greasy but not

moisturized.

These people are focused on the ABSORPTION effects of glycerine. And they are absolutely

correct to be concerned about it especially in colder months.

So technically, Curly Nikki, and the other folks are both correct in the different uses of logic

when it comes to glycerine.

Now here is the catch to all this: POROSITY. Porosity is basically how easily water and other

matter can diffuse back and forth through the cuticle layer and into or out of the cortex of

the hair.

Humectants, like glycerine can cause a problem for people with hair that has higher porosity

if they are used improperly. For instance, If a person has hair with a higher porosity is using a

humectant like glycerine constantly and are around areas where their hair does absorb tons

of moisture in excess this can lead to the hair becoming “overly saturated” with moisture. If

the hair with high porosity becomes “overly saturated” on a regular basis it can lose its

normal elasticity. This can be a terrible problem because a lot of breakage can occur to the

hair when it’s manipulated by combing, brushing, rubbing, etc.


So while glycerine is hygroscopic and is great to help with moisture in general, getting the

best benefits from using it in the hair depends on a few things. They are: the proper usage of

it in general (meaning knowing when and how to use it), the porosity of the hair (meaning

how easily water goes in an out of the hair shaft), and the atmosphere/environment in which

it’s used (meaning is the air dry; there is a lot of moisture around, etc).

(Content sourced from CurlyNikki .Com, The Natural Mane and Oyinhanmade.Com)

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