What you need to know about cutting Afro and curly hair by Anita Makinde November 06, 2 comments. During this time, one of my most frequently discussed topics is how to properly cut Afro and curly hair.
There are many myths surrounding this topic so keep reading to find out the four most common questions regarding cutting Afro hair! It is better to cut Afro hair and very curly hair dry. If you cut hair when wet, it's likely that too much hair will be removed, due to shrinkage, and once dry again will be much shorter than desired.
This depends on how you normally wear your hair. If you wear your hair straight, straightening before cutting works. If you wear your kinks and curls naturally, straightening before a cut wouldn't be the best option because you can end up with uneven hair.
Categories: Afro Hair Guides. Contributor: Ebuni Ajiduah ebuniajiduah Social media has been one of the best and worst things for the natural hair movement. The reality is that cutting your hair will: - Remove single-strand knots and ends that have been damaged by heat, tools and general wear and tear; - Not make your hair grow but aid in length retention because it reduces the chance of breakage from damaged ends; - Give you the chance to change your style, adding the appearance of fullness or length, or framing your face.
Recent Posts. Locs Journey with Josh Kye. August July June However, whether due neglect or just a desire to switch things up again, you just might want to cut it all off again.
If you're feeling agony over your current hair state, keep in mind that there are some things to consider before you go for big chop number two. It's always going to be a pretty foolproof way to get rid of damaged strands, but it's not your only option. Personal habits are going to be a driving force in deciding to big chop again.
I truly believe that if I wasn't basking in the world of natural beauty professionally, my hair would not have made it this far. I had terrible hair habits in the past, mostly because I hate the entire process of doing my hair — by a professional or by myself.
Demanding jobs, young children, and a whole slew of other life stuff can make finding time to detangle and condition afro-textured hair difficult. If you know your hair routine is the reason your hair isn't looking so hot, you may find a short style will be easier to style and keep healthy. After all, less hair means shorter wash days! On my list of fears, nestled between large crowds and small spaces, is heat damage. According to stylist Ouidad, the founder of Ouidad Studios , heat damage cannot be reversed — no matter how good your conditioner is.
In fact, she tells Bustle, the only way to get rid of heat damage is to slowly grow it out little by little, cutting off the damage ends. Even after many years in the industry, there is still so much more to be learned. Charlotte Mensah also welcomes the change. Will black people trust high street salons? Many of us have a go-to black hairdresser or independent stylist we dare not cheat on. What will it take to make the move to mainstream salons? Years of getting the cold shoulder has conditioned many to not even bother trying.
Salons will have to make a concerted effort to market to black people directly to make us feel we can walk in without being met with cold stares. Supporting the black community is crucial too.
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