Afro Power!

by Jayla J.

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          Do you feel as if your hair is healthy? Does it lack moisture? Does it constantly shed? If you don’t know the answers to any of these questions I can help you! Keep reading!

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Natural Hair is hair that is not drowned in harsh chemical products that can cause dryness, brittleness, and breakage. This goes for any ethnicity but the most common is African American hair.  Many people don’t favor their natural hair because of society, they may have  their own personal hair preference, or they feel as if their hair is too short and wont grow. Most of the time women have an decent amount of hair but it is damaged so they decide to cut it. In the natural world we call this a "Big Chop", after this occurs the hardest part would be getting used to your short hair and learning how to maintain your hair without the harsh chemicals used before. This is called the transitioning stage and most people decide to go back to their old habits at this point because it is very strenuous. I feel as if they should persevere through it because they will like the outcome of their hair in the end.

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It is very hard finding products that work for your own natural hair type. But since having natural hair is more common now its easy to find people who are going through the same hair problems as you whether its in a video, blog, etc. There are many types of hairstyles for natural hair so don't get frustrated when you want to switch it up from twist outs, braid outs, or puffs.  But when you feel as if your hair needs a break from these styles there are also many "protective styles"  that help your hair grow. Any Ethnicity can have Natural hair and use the same products because really they are used to help define curl patterns and moisturize the hair. But really water is one of the most important ingredients when dealing with natural hair because it helps lock in moisture. When water is not used hair does not have a lot of elasticity and is prone to breakage and I'm pretty sure no one wants this. What you put on your hair does not just affect it, also what you put into your body can affect its health. By this I mean food, vitamins, etc.

How do the foods we eat affect our own health and the health of our hair ?

Ever heard of the saying ," You are what you eat?" Well this applies in this situation because the more greasy unhealthy foods you eat the more your body will feel the aftermath of your choices. The more nutrient rich foods you eat you will see how good and energized your body feels. Here are some Nutrients that promote healthy hair growth...

1. Protein - a building block of hair, helps provide strength for the hair shaft which can prevent damage.
2. Vitamins - helps with the oils in your hair and keeps it from getting dry and brittle.
3. Water - makes up for most of the weight of a strand of hair and its helps lock in moisture keeping hair silky and shiny.
4. Essential Fats - are oils that your body doesn't produce but need for your hair to flourish.

This is a link for the Top 10 foods for healthy hair but I have chosen a couple to get you started. 

1. Salmon - provides the natural oils that help keep your scalp and hair oiled. 
2. Sweet Potatoes - provides vitamin A and helps produce and protect the oils for your scalp.
3. Eggs - contains a lot of protein and helps keep your hair shiny.
4. Greek Yogurt - moisturizes and detangles hair.

References

 "13 nutrients that promote natural hair "   http://blackgirllonghair.com/2011/11/13-nutrients-that-promote-hair-growth/

" Top 10 Foods for Healthy Hair " http://www.webmd.com/beauty/hair-styling/top-10-foods-for-healthy-hair

 " Kurly Kichana picture "  http://www.kurlykichana.com/2014/04/making-our-way-through-natural-hair.html#.U9kzVSiQ2Uk         

" Ariel Picture " http://www.pinterest.com/pin/337207090821083383/

" Naturally Curly Hair " http://www.wikihow.com/Learn-to-Love-Your-Curly-Hair