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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Natural Hair Biology and Chemistry

My question for Kenya is, because you have a degree in Biology and you were an application chemist, did that knowledge of chemicals play a role in your becoming a natural hairstylist versus applying relaxers?

Thanks,
Denise Denson



Hi Denise,

As an applications chemist I was able to gain great knowledge of the ingredients needed to make certain hair care products like shampoos, conditioners, gels etc. My initial interest in doing natural hair was triggered by a want to do something not so mainstream at the time. Sure I knew the chemicals needed to make relaxers and how they broke down the hair structure. I also understood that they were causing damage to a lot of peoples hair and scalps. But it wasn't until I actually started working as a stylist and was able to see, touch and feel so many different heads of hair that I truly became aware of how much damage was being caused by relaxers not being applied properly and being applied way to often. My science background has definitely helped in my understanding of this and has increased my love of natural hair. Thanks for the great question.

Kenya
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