Terrence Says
American. Southern-rooted St. Louis native, Houston resident, HBCU
(Historically Black Colleges and Universities) graduate. Professional.
Moderate Independent. Spiritualist. http://terrencesays.blogspot.com
Articles by this Author
Combing the History of Black Hair
- By Terrence Says
- Published 05/27/2009
- All Hair Care
- Unrated
1800s: Without the combs and herbal treatments used in Africa, slaves rely on bacon grease, butter and kerosene as hair conditioners and cleaners. Lighter-skinned, straight-haired slaves command higher prices at auction than darker, more kinky-haired ones.
Internalizing color consciousness, blacks promote the idea that blacks with dark skin and kinky hair are less attractive and worth less.
Got the itchies? Dry scalp and dandruff are fairly common ailments for those with dreadlocks and natural black hair. Learn how to end your hair care woes.
When I first did the Big Chop, my hair was soft. Now, it's getting coarser and dryer. Is my hair texture changing?
Have you ever had a patch or area in your scalp that itches like crazy? One moment it feels extremely dry, the next minute it's raw and you think it might actually be bleeding. Next thing you know, it fills as if there are pins and needles jabbing at your scalp. What's going on?
How often to shampoo natural Black hair should result in a simple answer but given the diversity of Afri-Ethnic hair, the solution often varies.