Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy’s new book, A Quick Ting On The Black Girl Afro, explores the “rich cultural history of Black women’s hair” – read an extract here:
Before we get into the brilliant and hairy science of Black hair we must dispel a few myths. Myths in hair and beauty are a byproduct of topics we do not fully understand and when it comes to Black hair, there is a lot of misinformation . This section shall go into some of the most widely spread myths about natural Black hair, explaining how and why they are not true.All hair grows.
Oil-based creams and conditioners often make the hair more pliable and easy to style and manipulate. Synthetic, petroleum-based oils are cheap and therefore used in many products e.g. baby oil. They provide skin and hair with softness and shine as they prevent moisture from escaping. The molecules of these oils are too big to penetrate our hair, which is why they form a film on the hair that can cause build-up.
Applying coconut oil to your hair before shampooing it means that the coconut oil molecules bind to the hair, allowing less space for water to come in. This protects the hair from damage from drastic expansion and contraction.
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