Natural Hair Newbies: Terms you should know (A - E)
Posted by Dalilah,
Going natural is a lot like going back to school and learning a new trade or craft. You can't expect to be great at styling your hair and use all the right products if you don't study! We've decided to put together a little "cheat sheet" or glossary of natural hair terms, in no particular order, that you should learn and become familiar with (you'll see them all over natural hair websites and blogs) so that you can give this new journey your best effort...and of course to make it all a little less confusing. Check them out below and add any that we may have missed to our comment section. ACV: This acronym stands for "apple cider vinegar" and refers to using it as a final rinse on your hair after shampooing, but before conditioning. It is said to add shine to your hair. APL: This acronym stands for "arm pit length" in reference to the length of your hair. Banding: Banding is a method of stretching your hair. Gather your hair in one or more ponytails and wrap elastic bands around the ponytail in sections from the top of the ponytail to the bottom. BC/Big Chop: A BC or "big chop" involves cutting off all chemically treated portions or ends of your hair, leaving only natural-textured hair. BSL: This acronym stands for "bra strap length" in reference to the length of your hair. BSS: This acronym stands for "beauty supply store." CBL: This acronym stands for "collar bone length" in reference to the length of your hair. Clarifying: This is a cleansing technique that removes build-up (oils, products, etc.) from the hair usually using specific shampoos or rinses. Co-wash: Co-washing is when you use conditioner to clean your hair in place of shampoo. Dusting: Dusting is a technique similar to clipping your ends. The amount of hair that you trim/clip is so small, it looks like dust. EVOO: This acronym stands for “extra virgin olive oil.”
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