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Hair Envy

Written By Bold Apps - January 23 2014

I don’t know about you guys, but growing up I had SERIOUS hair envy; with both friends and family. At school everyone had long hair and we’d sit on the floor cross-legged in assembly and finger-comb and braid the shiny hair of the girl in front. I used to day-dream about having my hair played with. I’m the youngest of 6 girls and remember wondering why I didn’t have my elder sister’s luscious locks, was it that I was born last that all the good stuff had ran out? There simply wasn’t enough left for me? Their hair was thick and long and listened to the rules of gravity, whereas mine was... well, something else. The sides were never long enough to be pulled to the back for a ponytail (well it wasn't a tail even, more a ponypoof) and by the end of the day it had shrunk so much that the thought of putting a comb through it had me closing my eyes and clenching my teeth in preparation. I remember putting my skirt on my head and pretending it was my hair. And when my mother went to work I’d find her weaves and wrap it around my head and pretend it was mine and make sure I put it back just how I found it before she came home. Even though I hated fish - I’d eat it because one of my sisters said it would make my hair grow. Needless to say when I didn’t see any results my relationship with fish ended rather abruptly. Have you ever been guilty of hair envy? what crazy things did you used to do to make yourself feel better about your hair?

Hair Type 3

Written By Bold Apps - January 16 2014

Posted by Lil

Type 3 hair consists of curls that range from slight to very curly. They are defined and give the impression that if you were to sever a group of curls from their roots and attach them to a legless pogo stick– it would still work just fine (so basically this hair type is generally very bouncy). Before we get into the sub-categories, let’s look at some general facts and interesting points to note about curly hair:

Elasticity is lower in black curly hair and higher in light coloured hair. The better the elasticity – the stronger the hair.
Tends not to hold its natural oils so well leading to dry/frizzy hair
Sealing in moisture and maintaining style can be hard to balance
Locking in moisture should be on your priority list when it comes to taking care of your curls

Type 3a hair is naturally loose, often shiny and can easily be straightened. The kryptonite to 3a hair is an unpredictable climate. When washing your hair use cleanser’s that are sulphate-free and when your hair feels dry, moisturise with a leave-in conditioner. A celebrity with 3a hair is Shakira. Type 3b hair has curls that are about the circumference of a Sharpie. It can be a chore to straighten, isn’t particularly shiny and can be quite coarse at times. The curls can range from bouncy ringlets to tight corkscrews. Creamy hair products work best to reduce frizz. When you wash your hair use a moisture balancing cleanser. A celebrity with 3b hair is Keri Russel. Type 3c hair is fuller than 3b. The curls are often fine and can be densely packed together. The circumference of this hair type is of a pencil or a straw. This hair can also be kinky or very tightly curled and straightening it is a chore but it is not impossible. Use moisturising cleansers when washing yourhair and condition with rich nourishing conditioners. Creams, butters and oils will make your hair more manageable as well as provide added protection against breakage.For your hair-type Hug My Hair recommends. For your hair-type Hug My Hair recommends Vintage , Because Olive You and Multiseed Hair Oil. References:

Hair Type 4

Written By Bold Apps - January 09 2014

Posted by Lil This is where the hair classification system starts to refer to ‘black people’s hair’ exclusively. Although some people with this hair type would say that their hair falls into different sub-categories ('a' at the front 'c' at the back etc), it still helps to know how one can generally care-for their hair, so I personally find this chart very useful. Let’s begin with some interesting facts about black hair: 1. The hair growth rate of African people is 0.9cm per month whereas Asian people enjoy a growth rate of 1.3cm per month 2. African hair is more fragile in comparison to European hair 3. African people generally have black and curly hair that is dry in nature 4. Balding can be seen more in African and European people as compared to people of Asian origin 5. Elasticity is lower in black curly hair and higher in light coloured hair 6. Type 4 hair can range from coarse, wiry, thin to fine hair with lots and lots of strands densely packed together. People with the latter often describe their hair as ‘carpet-like’. Type 4a hair resembles defined coils that often have the circumference of a chop stick or crochet needle. There is a definite 'S' pattern and it has more moisture than 4b. The texture can be fine and wiry and can often have areas where the hair is more 3c. Due to the fewer cuticle layers than other hair types, this hair has less natural protection from damage. A celebrity with this hair type is Solange Knowles. Type 4b hair has less of a defined curl pattern but more-so than that of a person with 4c. The texture of the hair is cotton like, wiry and often very tightly coiled. Hair can up to 75% of its actual hair length when wet. When washing this type of hair use a heavy and creamy cleanser. Products that contain honey and coconut are great for detangling as they have lots of slip and allow you to detangle with ease. Deep condition your hair weekly to keep your coils hydrated and seal in moisture with hair milks or styling butters. A celebrity with this hair type is Esperanza Spalding. Type 4c hair resembles what I like to call a sponge. It looks almost identical to 4b hair - except the curls are so tightly wound that the curl patterns are not defined atall. This hair type is often remarked upon as being the most “challenging” or at least more so than that of a person with 4b hair. This hair type can shrink more than 75% its actual hair length when wet. When washing your hair always co-wash as shampoo suds strip your hair of much-needed moisture. Deep condition every 3 days to maximise the strength of your coils. Heavy creams are great for elongating and defining your otherwise blurred curls. A celebrity with Type 4c hair is Erykah Badu. When it comes to wash day for Type 4 hair (if possible) begin by separating your hair into sections of about 6 and either loosely braid or twist these sections whilst applying conditioner to the ends of your hair (as this is the eldest and therefore most fragile part of your hair). This acts as a 'Pre-Poo' (pre shampoo) and protects your hair's natural and precious oils from being over-stripped by your shampoo. Products that contain coconut oil or avocado oil are fantastic for sealing the hair from the outside – preventing internal moisture from escaping. Similarly when it comes to conditioning the scalp, the particles are small enough to be absorbed into the skin allowing all the beneficial nutrients seep right in and work their naturally fantastic magic. For your hair-type Hug My Hair recommends Palm down...it's just a conditioner and Vintage. References:

About Me & My 4c Hair

Written By Bold Apps - December 12 2013

Posted by Lil I have spent 25-26 years using product after product just to find that despite their labels my hair is still breaking, still coarse, still sparce around the edges, and definately doesn't look like it has grown as much as it should have done since I went natural 8 years ago. But since I have been making and using my own products I see something exciting happening

and I want to share it with you, as God knows, I am not alone in this struggle to find an effective regimen for my natural cotton-ball like hair. Exhibit A My motivation I've done the relaxer, the braids, the weave, the lace weave, the wig!...it's time to be proud of the 'Me'. After watching Chris Rock's Good Hair (2009) and Tyra's What Is Good Hair? (2009) I was inspired to embrace my roots and make the most of natural me. After doing alot of research (and still learning) I decided to put money and time aside to create my own product. This product will:

deep condition my hair (will use plastic cap and sit under heat bi-monthly)

work as a pre-poo (protect my hair's moisture from being stripped by shampoo bi-monthly)

feed my scalp and stimulate growth (nothing can grow on uncultivated soil - weekly all over and daily on my edges which have receeded due to heavy braiding and hair pulling)

moisturise (this will help beat the brittle out of my hair)

work as an effective detangler and sealant (sO necessary if i want to retain length)

leave my hair feeling and smelling yummy (making me confident and happy)
benefit most if not all hair-types when used appropriately (creating a community of happy hair huggers).

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