Many times when we discuss “black hair”, “natural hair” or “ethnic hair” we are talking about one category of black hair and forgetting that not all people of color have the same hair type. Because many people of color have mixed heritage (no pun intended), no one description will suffice to define how everyone’s hair will look or behave under any givens circumstance.

Curly/ Coily hair is delicate
Contrary to popular belief, hair that is curly/coily is much more delicate than hair that is straight. Straight hair has as much as twice the amount of cuticles than curly hair. The cuticle is important. On healthy hair the cuticle lies flat. When they lie flat you hair shines. Heat styling, using chemicals, shampoo, and improper combing or brushing all can contribute to making the cuticle rough. Which will in turn make the hair tangle and hard to manage.

You have probably seen lotions and potions that promise to “grow hair over night.” Some could help to nourish the follicle but the rate that your hair grows is determined by genetics.

All hair is made up of similar components.  Hair is composed of keratin, the same protein that makes our nails.