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My friend once told me “being natural is like being in a sorority, we are all sisters in our secret society.” Even though the journey to go natural is no secret (the evidence is right on top of our heads), and some may not want to consider their natural hair journey as being in a sorority, I do believe that naturals have their own little culture where we empower, we learn and we take the necessary steps towards healthy hair.
However maybe my friend was on to something.
One of the first steps in understanding what it means to be Natural is to learn the “Natural Hair Lingo.” Yes, its true Naturals have their own dictionary. If you are not natural or a beginner to the natural movement, words such as APL (Arm Pit Length) or SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) may be a bit confusing.
Before I went natural, I remember spending countless hours trying to figure out what in the world was a TWA…a plane? Now when someone mentions BC or HIH (Hand in Hair: a “disease” that causes naturals to always have their hand in their hair) I know exactly what they are talking about. Natural Hair Lingo is so exclusive yet its one of the perks that makes natural hair exciting. It gives naturals the chance to communicate our experiences to one another in a positive light.
Are you still confused as to what certain “Natural Hair Lingo” or words mean?
If so which ones? Have you created some words of your own?
For more Natural Hair Lingo, click HERE!
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