Glossary

The world of natural hair is amazing. Here are some of the terms I have picked up along the way.


APL | Arm Pit Length


A guide to the length of your hair growth in reference to when the hair reaches your arm pit.


Bantu Knots
Hairstyle created when the hair is sectioned off in diamond, triangle or square shapes and twisted into knots. Also known as Zulu knots.


Hairstyle created by sectioning the hair into Bantu Knots on damp wet hair and then after it dries, the knots are taking out to achieve defined curly hair.
Cutting relaxed or chemically treated hair completely off to leave only natural textured hair.