Lesson 1: Understanding Afro Hair & Scalp Health

What You Should Know:

  • Afro-textured hair has a tight curl pattern which makes it naturally dry and more fragile.

  • The scalp produces sebum (natural oil), but it doesn’t easily travel down the hair shaft due to the coils.

  • A clean, balanced scalp = better growth environment.

  • Healthy hair starts from a healthy scalp, and changes in hair can reflect your overall health.

📚 Franbourg et al., 2003; Khumalo, 2005; Callender et al., 2017

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