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msa

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Something happened to the other thread...so here's a new one. These are all the links that I find important, though there are many more out there. But these should help you get started (if you're a newbie) or brush up on your haircare knowledge (if you're a veteran).

Basics:
Favorite threads/stickies
Newcomer's guide to starting out
Regimen Building for Newbies
Mane and Chic 101-Beginner's Guide to Hair

Now that you've learned a little something, you're probably itching to go buy some new shiny products. STOP. Sit down. Read this first!

Breakage:
Hair Breakage 101
Doing Everything Right and Your Hair is Still Breaking

Protein:
Protein/Moisture Balance
To Clear the Air About Protein
Protein in the Ingredients Does Not Necessarily Mean it's a Protein Conditioner
Why do a lot of hydrating products have keratin protein in them?
Please please please read the articles on protein!

Porosity
Gymfreak's Porosity Blog Series: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
CurlChemist:Porosity and Curly Hair
Porosity: The Forgotten Step
Porosity: The Uses of Baking Soda and ACV

Co-wash/Pre-poo/DC:
What is a cowash?
Prepoo vs. Cowash vs. DC
Definition of Deep Condition
Not All Conditioners Can Deep Condition!!!
Dr. Ali Syed (Chemist): The Right Way to Condition Series
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4

Moisturizing/Sealing:
How do you moisturize/seal?
How do you moisturize?
How often do you moisturize?
What is the best, most moisturizing natural oil?

Ayurveda/Henna:
Ayurveda Support Thread
Do y'all henna?
A new henna thread

Braids/Weaves:
Braids 101
New to weaves, here are some definite don'ts!

Heat:

Relaxers


Best pics of relaxed heads.

Lye V. No Lye, Protein v. Ceramides (Everyone should read this, relaxed or not).

Naturals:


Inspiration (for natural & relaxed): Waistlength & Beyond: Names and Regimens
Blogs (These are just the ones I could remember off the top of my head and definitely not a full list.)

If there are other links, please please add them to this thread. That way we can have it all in one place!

Happy Hair Growing!
 
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I meant to add some links about shedding, since that's a common issue here on LHCF. Depending on what you read, humans shed 25-150 hairs per day. So if you find that after not coming for a few days or having a protective style in for a month that you end up with a lot of hair coming out when you detangle, it's actually not a big deal. It's healthy and it's normal.

A good explanation of hair...and the telogen phase (shedding phase):
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/science-hair

Hair Care. Shedding or breakage? Understanding the difference.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/ar...hedding_or_breakage_understanding.html?cat=69

Embrace your shedding! (this thread is tailored toward those who are using "growth aids").
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=295447
 
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yeah i just took some twists out and hair was everywhere... and i freaked...
but then when I clarified it was thicker than before...
 
Thanks MSA for all this info. This will definitely keep me busy for a while! :yawn:
 
this is awesome
a lot to absorb for a newbie, all of this info needs to be read and reread
thanks so much msa for taking the time to put this together!!!!
you are always super helpful.
 
Thank you MSA! I just spent an hour trying to find links and archived threads. You read my mind.:yep:
 
Thanks for this MSA... I'm not a newbie but I'll be subscribing!
 
:woot: STICKY if I ever saw one! A lot of others could go :look:
 
I'm not a newbie..but this thread is def a sub!! Very informative. Thanks MSA!! :)
 
WOW, a huge thank you to Msa! This should definitely stay bumped to the front until its made a sticky!
 
Co-sign with the suggestions that this should be a sticky. Great job, Msa :)
 
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