Hey Naturalistas!
The first thing I noticed when I was doing my research on natural hair care was that natural hair has its OWN community and its own lingo. So to not get lost in translation you have to know the abbreviations for alot of popular phrases. Its tough enough in the beginning to learn how to care for your hair you don't want to have to be like huh?? when you see someone write My goal is a BSL but im currently at EL and before I BC'd I was at SL..lol So here we go...
APL: Arm Pit length -
BC - Big Chop: when you cut off all the relaxer; not necessarily meaning you have a TWA
Braid Out: A hairstyle achieve by braiding the hair, leaving it to dry and taking it out after.
BSL: Bra strap length
Carrier Oil: These oils are used to dilute essential oils. Examples of carrier oils include olive oil, coconut oil and jojoba oil
CBL: Collar bone length
Co-Wash: Washing hair with just conditioner
DC: A Deep conditioner or the act of deep conditioning
EL: Ear length -
EO - Essential oils: These oils are VERY strong in scent and are only used to make your products smell better. Only a little bit should be used. Different examples are peppermint oil and lavender oil. Note: Never use a EO as a carrier oil you and your nose will be sorry lol
MBL: Mid Back Length -
NL: Neck length -
Pre-poo: Applying a product like a carrier oil or a conditioner to your hair in some way to reduce dryness experienced using shampoos.
Protective hairstyle: A hairstyle that protects the ends of your hair from breakage.
Sealing: Sealing moisture in the hair, specifically the ends. Us ually a carrier oil is used
SL: Shoulder length -
Staple(s) / Staple Product: Product(s) that you use regularly for your hair
Transitioning : The period where you are growing your hair naturally(without the use of relaxers) but still haven’t cut off the relaxed parts
TWA: Teen Weeny Afro
Twist Out: A hairstyle achieve by twisting the hair leaving it to dry and taking it out once it drys
No-Poo- A method that contains a regimen where you dont use a shampoo. Naturals that adhere by the No-Poo method wash their hair with conditioner only.
No-Poo- A method that contains a regimen where you dont use a shampoo. Naturals that adhere by the No-Poo method wash their hair with conditioner only.
Wheww Ok Ladies thats it. Hope this helps you along on your journey#TEAM NATURAL
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