The TRUTH.

"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

(John 8:32)

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These photos are alarming!!

Perhaps even shocking, but believe it or not,

hair loss, damage and breakage is a legitmate problem

in the black hair community.

so, WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?

The solution is not as difficult as it may seem. Allow me to hypothesise that the reason for a lack of solution, is due to ignorance, oblivion, failure to comply and sheer lack of knowledge. I am going to list typical things that black women do to their hair- along with the long term consequences. If you aren't ready for change, this may be a tough pill to swallow. But if some of those photos are not far from where your hair is headed, you may want to listen up...

Hair Weaves and Extentions:

"It makes my hair grow!"

"It gives my hair a break..."

"I want to switch it up... I like straight hair without hair damage..."

"It gives my hair a chance to breathe..."

Well what happens in the long run??

Relaxers and Perms:
"Its too much for me to have to wear natural hair..."

"No one likes all those naps and curls anyway..."

"Its too humid where I live... "

"Do you know how nappy my daughters hair is???"

"I like my hair to look done! And an afro don't count.."

"Don't no one need to dwell on African pride, we aren't in Africa. We are in America!"

Hmm... but in the long run?

(We ALL know that does NOT look healthy)....

Maybe your hair hasn't reached this point yet but it can easily happen.... Consider what is entering your blood stream and affecting your overall health!!

Excessive heat:

"I prefer my hair straight..." 

I am not insinuating that straight hair is wrong,

this is in reference to EXCESSIVE HEAT...

And in the long run...

Using "black/ethnic" products just because they're made for us...

Of course most of us don't realize who is really making these products.... and what the overall goal is.

Buuut...

"You don't know the way it makes my hair feel, it must be workin!!"

"My hair squeaks because it feels to clean."

"It SAID all organic on the label..."

In the long run...

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  Rubber bands
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  Rough combing
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  Ripping out hair with brushes
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  Harsh dealing with hair
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  Products with mineral oil and petroleum
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  Hair grease
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  Excessive styling
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  Packing on products
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  Scrubbing scalp with nails

Do I need to post more pictures??

Celebrating happy, healthy and long hair  :)