Study Guid
A Quick Guide
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................3 Hair Type .................................4 Growth Potential ....................5 1. Wash & Condition...............6 2. Chemicals to Avoid.............10 3. Moisturising Dry Hair.........14 4. Stimulating Growth...........24 5. Heat and Your Hair.............27 6. Nutrition.............................30 7. Combing and Handling.....34 8. Sleeping..............................37 9. Hair Styles for Length........40 10. Braiding.............................42 11. Weather..............................45 12. Frizz Control.....................47
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Introduction
In March 2011 I encountered severe hair breakage for no apparent reason. I got scared, stopped relaxing my hair and decided to transition to natural hair. 18 months later, I can tie my hair all in one place and importantly, it looks
healthy.
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Hair Types
Natural hair comes in four main "types". Most black people have type four hair and this can be further broken
down into: 4a, 4b, 4c.
The type in itself does not matter. What does matter is the impact of
type on how the hair should be handled. All type four hair is very kinky hair but type 4C is the most kinky and most vulnerable to breakage.
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Growth Potential
If you have very kinky hair, treat it with great care and reverence. Any harsh treatment or harsh chemicals will lead to breakage
and will slow down the growth process. On average, hair can grow a maximum of 0.5 inches per month. Expect 3 to 5 inches of growth per year (after trimming)
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Wash & Condition
TIP 1: One shampoo a week is more than adequate Black hair is vulnerable to dryness. This means that it does
not need to be washed as often as other types of hair. Excessive washing will draw out moisture and increase breakage. TIP2: Use a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo Sulfates are the key agent
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................3 Hair Type .................................4 Growth Potential ....................5 1. Wash & Condition...............6 2. Chemicals to Avoid.............10 3. Moisturising Dry Hair.........14 4. Stimulating Growth...........24 5. Heat and Your Hair.............27 6. Nutrition.............................30 7. Combing and Handling.....34 8. Sleeping..............................37 9. Hair Styles for Length........40 10. Braiding.............................42 11. Weather..............................45 12. Frizz Control.....................47
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Introduction
In March 2011 I encountered severe hair breakage for no apparent reason. I got scared, stopped relaxing my hair and decided to transition to natural hair. 18 months later, I can tie my hair all in one place and importantly, it looks
healthy.
3
Hair Types
Natural hair comes in four main "types". Most black people have type four hair and this can be further broken
down into: 4a, 4b, 4c.
The type in itself does not matter. What does matter is the impact of
type on how the hair should be handled. All type four hair is very kinky hair but type 4C is the most kinky and most vulnerable to breakage.
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Growth Potential
If you have very kinky hair, treat it with great care and reverence. Any harsh treatment or harsh chemicals will lead to breakage
and will slow down the growth process. On average, hair can grow a maximum of 0.5 inches per month. Expect 3 to 5 inches of growth per year (after trimming)
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Wash & Condition
TIP 1: One shampoo a week is more than adequate Black hair is vulnerable to dryness. This means that it does
not need to be washed as often as other types of hair. Excessive washing will draw out moisture and increase breakage. TIP2: Use a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo Sulfates are the key agent