FUN FACTS ABOUT YOUR NATURAL HAIR

It's a new week again! it promises to be full of lovely packages. And the beautiful weather..though it can get so hot a times. Today we will be going through some beautiful facts about our natural hair. So read through and enjoy.

• Our hair is made up mostly of keratin, the same protein animals horn, hooves, claws, feathers and beaks are made of. How does that feel..
• Aside from bone marrow, hair is the fastest growing tissue in the body.
• As soon as a hair is plucked from its follicle, a new one begins to grow. Interesting right.
• Hair contains info about everything that has ever been in your bloodstream, including drugs and it is one of the most commonly used type of forensic evidence.
• African hair is diverse and unique just like fingerprints.
• We have different hair texture- no two hair is the same. Even twins have different hair texture and different coil patterns.
• Hair grows slightly faster in warm weather, because heat stimulates circulation and encourages hair growth. Beautiful for the season.. And for the sisters on curly hair, the heat makes our hair curlier and the wind just adds stunning volume.. So beautiful!
• The rate of our hair growth depends on several factors such as physical and mental health, diet, hair and scalp regimen and genetics.
• Our hair is so versatile and the styling options are endless.
• It is the most fragile hair, it's unique shape makes it more prone to breakage.
• It grows more slowly than European hair.. Not a nice one here..
• It hurts when combed- natural/unprocessed hair can feel the same as a relaxed/processed hair.
• The most common causes of breakage are heat, harsh chemicals, tight hairstyles and rough treatment.
• Too frequent manipulation ( combing, brushing, tugging, pulling etc) can lead to increased breakage.
• Even healthy hair is prone to getting split ends, so be sure to check your hair for them regularly.
• Hair doesn't have vitamins-so speed up your vitamin intake.
• This is the part which many don't like to hear of..but then..it is high maintenance. From products not always working as they should, to styles not turning out well, natural hair can be real struggle. The truth is, natural hair will teach you how to be PATIENT! Love that right
• And yea..this is the best part I always love to share.. Every hair is beautiful. Love your hair and pamper it. There is nothing like good hair or bad hair naturally. The only difference is the care given to it.

With these few facts about our natural hair, I'm certain you'd understand your hair more better and give it a treat this week