APL: Arm Pit Length
Baggy Method: Applying conditioner then wrapping hair with a shower cap for an extended period of time
Big Chop (BC): When someone cuts off all off their relaxed or heat damaged ends
BSL: Bra Strap Length
BSS: Beauty Supply Store
Clarifying: Washing hair to remove any dirt and product
build up that clogs hair follicles
Co-wash: Washing hair only with conditioner instead of shampoo
DIY: Do It Yourself
DC: Deep conditioner
EVCO: Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
EVOO: Extra Virgin Olive Oil
HE: Herbal Essence
HEHH: Herbal Essence Hello Hydration
KCCC: Kinky Curly Curling Custard
Leave-in: A conditioner or a mixture that is not rinsed out of the
hair
Low Manipulation Styles: Styles that allow the hair not to be manipulated a lot. Normally low manipulation styles are low maintenance and promotes hair growth
MBL: Mid back length
No-poo: Hair care regimes that does not include sulfate
shampoo
Pre-poo: To apply conditioner/oil to the hair prior to shampooing and washing the hair
Product Junkie (PJ): someone who likes to buy a lot of products
particularly hair or makeup products
Protective Styles: Hairstyles that protect the hair especially the ends from the elements and over manipulation. Examples of protective styles are braids, wigs, extensions, buns.
SL: Shoulder Length
Slip: How well a product glides through your while
detangling
SSK: Single Strand Knots
Transition/Transitioning: Refers to the time period when an individual is changing from relaxed or heat damaged hair to natural. A person may transition by allowing their hair to gradually grow out naturally or to cut off all the relaxed end (Big Chop)
TWA: Teeny Weeny Afro
Wash n Go (WnG): A style worn by natural women which consists of washing the hair and wearing that as the final style once dry
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