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What is Stretching?

Stretching means different things in different contexts: Natural hair – It refers to countering shrinkage by elongating hair in its ...
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What is SLS?

SLS stands for Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.  This is a detergent which is often used in shampoos and permanent and semi-permanent ...
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What is Slip?

Slip is used to refer to a smooth glide along the hair surface after applying oil or a conditioner. This is ...
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What is Shingling?

Shingling is the process of adding gel or curl cram to small sections of very wet hair and smoothing the ...
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What is Sealing?

Sealing is the process of applying an oil or a butter or cream to lock moisture into the hair by filling ...
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What is S&D?

S&D stands for Search & Destroy.  This is the process of locating frayed or weathered ends and trimming them off ...
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What is an SSK in Natural Hair?

SSK stands for Single Strand Knots. These are knots that form on individual strands of natural curly hair ...
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