curls in motion - terminology and helpful sites

$Terminology & helpful sitesSome terms you’ll come across as you research more about your natural hair BC - Big chop (The cutting off of all chemically treated\ straight hair) in preparation for your natural hair journey . TWA - Teenie weenie afro TA - Teenie afro Protective styling - wearing your hair in protective styles eg.braids, wigs, twists & buns, in order to give your hair a break & protect it from damage caused by frequent styling & over-handling Braid out - Plaiting your hair using 3 parts while hair is damp, allowing hair to dry then undoing the plaits and separating them and wearing the separated plaits as a hair style WL - waist-length (hair) APL - Armpit length BSL - Bra-strap lengthTwist out - Make twists using 2 parts of hair per twist, then follow the same preparation method as braid outs ACV - Apple cider vinegar EO - Essential oils EVOO - Extra virgin olive oil WNG - Wash and go ( washing your hair & letting it airdry naturally without styling or combing) LIC - leave in conditioner Pre-poo - applying oil base to your hair prior to shampooing to lessen moisture loss Co-wash - Washing your hair with conditioner as opposed to with shampoo PJ - Product junkie! Nappyversary! - anniversary for natural hair milestones$

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