Naturals speak in code. That's right! We don't want you outsiders aka The Permed understanding out conversations. (just kidding) But really, there are A LOT of acronyms in the natural hair community - some silly, some simple. Let's explore some:
ACV: Apple Cider Vinegar - Can be used as a shampoo to cleanse hair
ALS: Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate -
APL: Armpit Length - Refers to current length of one's hair
BC: Big Chop - When someone chops all their hair off and then goes natural
BSL: Bra Strap Length - Refers to current length of one's hair
CG: Curly Girl - A hair regimen that doesn't use cones or sulfates
CW: Conditioner Wash - Wash your hair with only conditioner to moisturize and soften hair without the stripping effects of shampoo
DC: Deep Condition - Using a not-regular conditioner, usually with heat to soften and moisturize ends
EL: Ear Length - Refers to current length of one's hair
EVCO: Extra Virgin Coconut Oil - Moisturizes hair, great DC
EVOO: Extra Virgin Olive Oil - A great conditioner, pre-poo or scalp oil that can strengthen hair
JBCO: Jamaican Black Castor Oil - A raw form of castor oil that helps grow hair
KCCC: Kinky Curly Curling Custard - A gel-like product that can help define curls
MBL: Mid Back Length - Refers to current length of one's hair
MN: Miconazole Nitrate - (Refer to previous post)
MNT: Mane N' Tail - Supposed to keep hair detangled
NL: Neck Length - Refers to current length of one's hair
PJ: Product Junkie - One who buys way too many products for their hair
SL: Shoulder Length - Refers to current length of one's hair
SLS: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate - An common ingredient in shampoo known to strip hair of its oils
TL: Tailbone Length - Refers to current length of one's hair, UBER long hair
TWA: Teeny Weeny Afro - A few months after a BC when a girl's hair grows to a small afro
WSL: Waist Length - Refers to current length of one's hair
3A: Loose curls
3B: Tight curls
4A: Loose kinks
4B: Tight kinks
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