Dense, tightly curled hair can seem invulnerable, because it resists combing and may be difficult to straighten. It can be tempting to treat your hair harshly if it's thick, tightly curled or coarse. But each twist of a curl is a weak spot, which means that your hair is more fragile than it seems. African-American hair becomes even more fragile when processed with strong chemicals or styled with heat. To keep African-American hair healthy and manageable, gentle handling will yield much better results than trying to process your hair into submission.
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References
- Naturally Curly: About the Hair Type Classification System
- "Good Hair: For Colored Girls Who've Considered Weaves When the Chemicals Became Too Ruff"; Lonnice Brittenum Bonner; 1994
Writer Bio
Nakia Jackson has written for online publications since 2006, including columns for Sadie Magazine, Naseeb and Muslim Wake Up!. She has written on religion and beauty, crafts and music. Jackson's expertise stems from personal experience and her years at Berklee College of Music, pursuing a Bachelor of Music.
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