Natural Hair by the Numbers

1 sorority - Pi Nappa Kappa;

Quite a controversial subject, are these girls natural hair fanatics? Is it too much? This sorority is based out of Houston and the girls must make the pledge. Read more here.

4 (or more) types -

I don't particularly mind the hair typing system. It makes it easy to describe your hair to others and they'll know what you're talking about. If you're wondering, I consider myself mostly 4B with some 4A in the back.

5 is the ideal pH level -
Hair thrives when it's pH level is a 4.5-5.5 on the pH scale. Thus, healthy hair is all about a protein-moisture balance to maintain this pH level. Good luck though, it's harder than it sounds.

16,200,000 blogs - This the number that Google returns when I search for "natural hair blogs". Some of my favorites are Hair Gets Kinky, For the Fabulous and Frugal, and The Good Hair Blog. Keep it up ladies! You can never have too much information!

Day One

So I've decided to take part in Alex's Protective Style Challenge. This blog will serve as a place to document frustrations, slip-ups, protective styles - whatever. So let's get to it!

Yesterday I took out my kinky twists and now my twist out looks amazing! However I know it won't last all week. I haven't even washed my hair since I put them in on July 3rd! (way overdue, I know). Currently I have between 8.25 and 8.5 inches of length.. will probably give myself a light trim on Thursday when I wash it...

Anywho I went to the beauty supply store around the corner today. The fact that it was brand new should have been a warning. It was a little pricey and the "customer service" representative seemed like she didn't want to be there, but I did get this wig for about 17 bucks (20% off). Looks natural right?

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