COMB-FREE

We don't comb because it is painful and the main cause of mechanical damage to the cortex (middle layer of the hair). The comb breaks the hair as it moves from the roots towards the hair ends.

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We finger-detangle; we use our fingers to gently separate the knots and tangles.

HEAT-FREE

We don't use curling irons and blow driers because they dehydrate your hair, and can alter the internal protein structure of your hair resulting in breakage.

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We plait your hair while it is moist to minimise damage and we let it air dry.

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BRAID-FREE

We do not use any braids (extensions) because they put strain on your hair and follicles, which may result in traction alopecia (hair loss). Furthermore, the chemicals used to coat braids for heat resistance and help prevent mould can cause irritation to your scalp (resulting in itching). We plait using only your hair (free hand) to protect your scalp and hair.

DYE-FREE

We don't colour hair because the dye has to penetrate the outer layer of the hair shaft (cuticle) by increasing the pH of the hair. This causes damage by lifting the cuticle and leaves the cortex (middle layer of the hair) exposed. The dye is extremely drying to the hair.