Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Anticipated LP from Marsha Ambrosius Due Soon "FLOETRY"
Thursday, February 10, 2011
The Structure Of Hair
The hair comes in three main parts: the cuticle, the cortex, and the medulla.
The Cuticle
♥ The cuticle is the outermost layer of the hair shaft.
♥ It is composed of overlapping scale-like cells that lift and lay flat to regulate the absorption and release of moisture.
♥ The cuticle is transparent and its purpose is to protect the inner structures of the hair from damage.
♥ Relaxers, hair color, permanent waves, harsh combing and brushing, and using shampoos or other hair products with harsh chemicals can damage the outer layer of the hair. The cuticle serves as protection to the inner, more fragile parts of the hair. So we must be sure to treat the cuticle gently.
The Cortex
♥ The cortex is the inner layer of the hair.
♥ This part gives the hair its elasticity and shape.
♥ It also contains the pigment that gives the hair its color. This is seen through the transparent cuticle.
♥ The cortex contains fiber-like substances made of keratin and other substances.
♥ When you wet your hair or moisturize it, it goes through the cuticles and into the cortex. This moisture in the cortex helps the hair retain its health.
♥ Water actually provides the means for the necessary hydrogen bonding between the keratin fibers to occur. This bonding is essential for the maintenance of hair strength and elasticity. Without moisture in the cortex, the hair becomes thin, frizzy, and much more prone to permanent damage and breakage. Thus, the cuticle layer performs a very important duty by protecting this delicate interior of the hair and helping it maintain the proper balance of moisture.
The Cortex
♥ The cortex is the inner layer of the hair.
♥ This part gives the hair its elasticity and shape.
♥ It also contains the pigment that gives the hair its color. This is seen through the transparent cuticle.
♥ The cortex contains fiber-like substances made of keratin and other substances.
♥ When you wet your hair or moisturize it, it goes through the cuticles and into the cortex. This moisture in the cortex helps the hair retain its health.
♥ Water actually provides the means for the necessary hydrogen bonding between the keratin fibers to occur. This bonding is essential for the maintenance of hair strength and elasticity. Without moisture in the cortex, the hair becomes thin, frizzy, and much more prone to permanent damage and breakage. Thus, the cuticle layer performs a very important duty by protecting this delicate interior of the hair and helping it maintain the proper balance of moisture.
The Medulla
♥ The medulla is the core and the innermost part of the hair.
♥ It is composed of round, loosely bound cells containing the protein keratin.
♥ The medulla makes up the chemical composition of the hair.
♥ Sometimes, the medulla is not continuous in the hair strand (may start at one part of the hair and then stop abruptly and then start again in the same strand), may be fragmented, and sometimes isn't even present. Coarser hair usually has more of its medulla, while finer hair usually has little to no medulla. The medulla really serves no critical purpose.
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Precious Curls
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Friday, February 4, 2011
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
DONUT BUN PROTECTIVE STYLE
While surfing the internet today I found what I think will be my staple protective hair style when my hair grows out a little more. I found a easy to do Donut Bun tutorial by See My Healthy Hair Grow. I've seen this done with a sock but the mesh donut insert looks to be of less work and looks very uniformed.
Here are the tools if you want to purchase:
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
HAIR TYPE AND TEXTURE??
I read this article by Gennifer Miller
When this type of hair is wet, it appears to be pretty straight. As it dries, the hair goes back to its curly state. When curly hair is wet it usually straightens out. As it dries, it absorbs the water and contracts to its curliest state. Humidity tends to make this type of curly hair even curlier, or even frizzier. Type 3 hair has a lot of body and is easily styled in its natural state, or it can be easily straightened with a blow-dryer into a smoother style. Healthy Type 3 hair is shiny, with soft, smooth curls and strong elasticity. The curls are well-defined and springy.
Andre defines two subtypes of curly hair. First, there is type 3A hair which is very loosely curled and usually very shiny with big curls. The shorter the hair is, the straighter it gets. The longer the hair is the more defined the curl. Then, there is type 3B hair which has a medium amount of curl to tight corkscrews. It's not unusual to see a mixture of these types existing on the same head. Curly hair usually consists of a combination of textures, with the crown being the curliest part. Lastly there is a type 3C, is hair type that is not in Andre Walker's book, but many people suggest that it should be. This type of hair can be described as tight curls in corkscrews. The curls can be either kinky, or very tightly curled, with lots and lots of strands densely packed together.
Type 2
A relatively unusual type, wavy hair tends to be coarse, with a definite S pattern to it. There are three Type 2 subtypes: A- Fine /thin, B -medium-textured, and C - thick and coarse. Type 2A is very easy to handle, blowing out into a straighter style or taking on curlier looks with relative ease. Types 2B and 2C are a little more resistant to styling and have a tendency to frizz.
Type 1
Type 1 is naturally straight hair.
Understanding Your Hair Type and Texture!
Part of learning how to take better care of your hair is understanding what type of hair you have. Nowadays, we try and refrain from using terms like "good hair" and "bad hair". They just tend to downplay the natural beauty and versatility of coarse hair.
Instead, we look for creative ways to describe different hair types and textures. One of the most popular methods of classification was created by Andre Walker, a stylist and author of Andre Talks Hair. His system was summarized well on a site called Diaspora Hair Care forum. Type 4
According to Andre Walker, if your hair falls into the Type 4 category, then it is kinky, or very tightly curled. Generally, Type 4 hair is very wiry, very tightly coiled and very fragile. Similar to Type 3 hair, Type 4 hair appears to be coarse, but it is actually quite fine, with lots and lots of these strands densely packed together. Type 4 hair that is healthy won't shine, but it will have sheen. It will be soft to the touch and will pass the strand test with ease. It will feel silkier than it will look shiny.
Type 4 hairs looks tough and durable, but looks can be deceiving. If you have Type 4 hair, you already know that it is the most fragile hair around. There are two subtypes of Type 4 hair: Type 4A, tightly coiled hair that, when stretched, has an S pattern, much like curly hair; and Type 4B, which has a Z pattern, less of a defined curl pattern (instead of curling or coiling, the hair bends in sharp angles like the letter Z). Type 4A tends to have more moisture than Type 4B, which will have a wiry texture.
Type 3Instead, we look for creative ways to describe different hair types and textures. One of the most popular methods of classification was created by Andre Walker, a stylist and author of Andre Talks Hair. His system was summarized well on a site called Diaspora Hair Care forum. Type 4
According to Andre Walker, if your hair falls into the Type 4 category, then it is kinky, or very tightly curled. Generally, Type 4 hair is very wiry, very tightly coiled and very fragile. Similar to Type 3 hair, Type 4 hair appears to be coarse, but it is actually quite fine, with lots and lots of these strands densely packed together. Type 4 hair that is healthy won't shine, but it will have sheen. It will be soft to the touch and will pass the strand test with ease. It will feel silkier than it will look shiny.
Type 4 hairs looks tough and durable, but looks can be deceiving. If you have Type 4 hair, you already know that it is the most fragile hair around. There are two subtypes of Type 4 hair: Type 4A, tightly coiled hair that, when stretched, has an S pattern, much like curly hair; and Type 4B, which has a Z pattern, less of a defined curl pattern (instead of curling or coiling, the hair bends in sharp angles like the letter Z). Type 4A tends to have more moisture than Type 4B, which will have a wiry texture.
When this type of hair is wet, it appears to be pretty straight. As it dries, the hair goes back to its curly state. When curly hair is wet it usually straightens out. As it dries, it absorbs the water and contracts to its curliest state. Humidity tends to make this type of curly hair even curlier, or even frizzier. Type 3 hair has a lot of body and is easily styled in its natural state, or it can be easily straightened with a blow-dryer into a smoother style. Healthy Type 3 hair is shiny, with soft, smooth curls and strong elasticity. The curls are well-defined and springy.
Andre defines two subtypes of curly hair. First, there is type 3A hair which is very loosely curled and usually very shiny with big curls. The shorter the hair is, the straighter it gets. The longer the hair is the more defined the curl. Then, there is type 3B hair which has a medium amount of curl to tight corkscrews. It's not unusual to see a mixture of these types existing on the same head. Curly hair usually consists of a combination of textures, with the crown being the curliest part. Lastly there is a type 3C, is hair type that is not in Andre Walker's book, but many people suggest that it should be. This type of hair can be described as tight curls in corkscrews. The curls can be either kinky, or very tightly curled, with lots and lots of strands densely packed together.
Type 2
A relatively unusual type, wavy hair tends to be coarse, with a definite S pattern to it. There are three Type 2 subtypes: A- Fine /thin, B -medium-textured, and C - thick and coarse. Type 2A is very easy to handle, blowing out into a straighter style or taking on curlier looks with relative ease. Types 2B and 2C are a little more resistant to styling and have a tendency to frizz.
Type 1
Type 1 is naturally straight hair.
I find this more confusing than anything specially when you have many different textures in your head like myself. I really don't use this type and texture thing. To me its another form of separation"the bad and good hair mess" For me it's better to just really take that time out and pay attention to what my hair needs. With that being said, finding the product that works best for me. For me its a trial and error thing. I am not a PROFESSIONAL but I know All products do not work for all people. I do think when u find that one product that does work you don't let it go unless your hair changes or requires something else. Hope you guys enjoy this article and please tell me what you think about this texture and type thing.
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