Upward Toward the Sun
This is a celebration of hair that grows like a flower, upward toward the sun! This is for all of you flowerhead ladies out there no matter what you look like. If your hair grows upward, this is for you. And if your hair grows downward, well, there are some tips in here for you too ;-)
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It's January 1, 2010. Time for a new blog intro!
I've decided that this is a political blog as much as it is a hair blog. After all, hair is political, especially kinky/curly/coily hair.
During the last two years that I've been writing this blog, I've noticed more and more natural hair blogs, youtube videos, and natural hair products designed with flowerheads in mind. (What's a flowerhead? Ladies (and gentlemen) if your hair grows upward toward the sun like a flower, then you are a flowerhead.)
That's great. I love seeing the great photos and sisters on the street rocking their fro's.
Still, at least for me, I still hear the term "good hair" much too often. And the adoration of light colored skin is destructively naive. Hence, my decision to add a little more politics to this blog.
Let 2011 be the year of enlightenment!
Tangle Teezer
Apparently, there’s a new sheriff in town, the Tangle Teezer. Supposedly it cuts down de-tangling time in half or more. Available at Sally’s Beauty Supply.
Here’s the science from their website:
“Your hair is powerful: when nurtured it gives you self-confidence and triples your sex appeal. Beautiful and healthy hair is usually the first thing people notice about you, but abuse it with harsh brushing and your hair pays the price.
The damage trying to tear tangles and knots out of your hair with an unsuitable brush cannot be underestimated. Vigorous brushing will ‘rough’ up and damage the hair’s cuticle wrecking your hair’s chances of looking healthy and shiny. The cuticle or the outermost layer of the hair is a hard layer of over-lapping protective scale like cells (think of them as tiles on a roof) and are the front line when it comes to protecting your hair’s internal structure from damage which is imperative for bouncy, sexy and touchable hair. As well as brushing, cuticle sabotage can be caused by over-use of heated appliances, chemicals and hair accessories such as clips leading to split ends and a lack lustre and frizzy appearance.
Understanding we would be in hair limbo without styling tools and fabulous colour, Tangle Teezer reduces the risk of damaging the cuticle, making all the difference between fatigued and fabulous looking hair. Look after your cuticle and it will protect your hair.
Tangle Teezer is the first of a new generation of detangling hairbrushes! Upon picking up Tangle Teezer you will notice the teeth aren’t like that of an ordinary brush which is where the hair genius comes in. The unique configuration of specifically designed teeth flex just the right amount to detangle and help smooth the hair’s cuticle which in turn protects the inner cortex from damage.
Using the Tangle Teezer will ensure your hair will appear more lustrous by minimising cuticle damage which in turn will help colour last and reduce the risk of fading. The hair shaft is also better prepared for the onslaught of damaging heat from styling tools. That’s why we like to call it first aid for hair.”
