HAIR FACTS 101

Just reading some quotes from Paula Begoun's book. This was recorded on 8/19/10. Sorry for jumping around. I really had to chop this video up because it was to long...

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Howto & Style

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• Natural
• hair
• facts
• tips

[curlmebella]

Sounds like a very informative book. I like the info about ph and brushing. I totally agree with the brushing situation, I finger comb only. You r more open minded than me, I took exception to "Struggling with nature" and washing making our hair look less matted and greasy. Isnt it physiologically impossible for our hair to look greasy as well? Last I researched curly hair was the driest on the planet. I would have liked to hear more from our chapter, perhaps she had some useful advice.

[mstanish1]

@curlmebella Don't take what I was reading out of context. Lol. I only read snippets of the book. Struggling with nature was in reference to everything we do to our hair to take it out of its natural state - i.e., relaxers, press, perm, jerri curl and etc. She meant that grease and oil clog hair follicles in which the circulation is almost choked and the result is stunted hair growth...

[NadegeP1]

I shy away from protein deep conditioners, shampoos, or conditioners instead I use moisturizing deep conditioners (I will now try the elestra QP when I did my braids out), shampoos, or conditioners. My hair is corse (mixture of 4B, Z, etc..) which makes it very dry and in constant need of moisture--I stop using product with protein b/c I believe it makes my hair dryer and prone to breakage. I do use Mane n' tale once in a while and wash my hair 4X/week due to excercise. What do you think?

[mstanish1]

@NadegeP1 Hair is 90% protein (amino acids) so I don't really understand when people say they are protein sensitive. Protein in condish coats the outside of the hair, filling in gaps between the cuticles, which protect the hair and add a soft feeling. My hair loves protein but my scalp hates it. My scalp needs are different from my hair needs. I have dry hair but not dry scalp. My shampoo is cleansing to my scalp but not drying to my hair. Use a moisturizing shampoo that doesn't dry hair out.

[FLYGERIANEST1991]

very nice vid, good info. its interesting that she thinks its worse to comb while hair is wet...i didnt know that

[mstanish1]

@FLYGERIANEST1991 Its best to use a comb on wet hair not a brush is what the author was saying. And if you are going to brush wet hair don't over brush and use a wide bristled brush with rounded tips... I may have edited that part out on accident...

[GwendolynRaine]

I have to agree with whole brushing thing. I have neither combed nor brushed my hair since I stopped straightening my hair 3 months ago and it has already grown three or four inches.

[brownskinbelle]

@mstanish1 same here i have the hardest time getting conditioner off of my scalp but it makes my hair feel sooooo good and i NEED conditioner

[Offended83Shadow]

@curlmebella its hard to say its impossible for our hair to look greasy when we put so much grease/oils in our hair. So she has a valid point in the book and thats wash more frequently to prevent PRODUCT BUILDUP

[itsmecassiej]

Is hair supposed to look more defined and curly the more it grows out?

[Virkamsh]

Brushing-No wonder I have thin edges. Thanks for that tip, so very much. I have been brushing my hairline like on daily basis.

[candikking]

according to the experts, natural hair doesnt need as much protein as chemically processed hair because the hair is in its natural state and the protein bonds havent been broken in order to get ti straight, so protein needs are less for natural hair. I can understand this concenpt, because my hair broke like crazy when i was natural before and i had no clue why. Turns out i was using high rpotein products almost daily. I'm so glad i know better now. this time around, my hair should thrive.

[gwyn247]

I need 2 get those books to further educate myself.I totally agree with the more frequent washing bc I have sebborrhic dermatitis.I found when I increased washing it seemed to go away.Th ORS hair mayo is the bomb!It is the only protein conditioner that makes my hair soft!The wide tooth comb has always worked better for me ! I do have the Conair Denman but dont use it much!

[Thetogette]

once a week for type 4 hair. every 4 to 5 days it too much. she does not take into consideration the knots we get for wetting and washing that leads to breakage. I have followed her advice when my hair was shortor but at your lenght, you will soon realise it is very time consuming to wash every 4 days and the manipulation is higher. Not good for kinks. I advice to go check this hair blog: thenaturalheaven

[brnize1969]

Since my hair is color treated and having 4 hair type I deep condition every time I shampoo. Since I have been doing this I have seen my hair flourish.

[curlmebella]

@mstanish1 Thanks- this really helps:-) That makes much more sense, may have to pick up this book.