The Textured Girl Guide by AfroniquelyYou.com

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By:Sasha-Shae Shaw|AFRONIQUELYYOU.COM

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P R E F A C E

BOOK

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d o i n g i t n a t u

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A quick and easy 15 step guide on getting

length and maintaining your natural hair.

By Sasha-Shae ofAfroniquelyYou.com

get on track with your

natural hair!

#TEXTUREDGIRL

ur hair grows roughly .25 to .5

inches each month. If you

arent in the habit of retaining

that, then youre not maximizing your

growth potential.

The woman with the long gorgeous

textured tresses has simply learned

how to retain length and the secrets to

keeping all she has grown.

Everyone can grow their hair long!

Dont believe the myth about black

girls cannot grow longer hair, its a lie!!

Its possible and with the help of this

quick reference guide, you too will

learn how to achieve it.

1. Avoid Dry Hair

Prevent drynessa naturals biggest foe!

2. Maintenance

What do you need

to maintain what youve grown?

3. Diet & Exercise

Vitamins, diet and exercise

play a huge part in our hair care journey.

4. All about Water

Getting enough water?

water is very important to health andhair.

5. Rest & Positivity

Adequate sleep andpositive thinking play a great part in this

journey.

6. Season Awareness

Pay attention to the climatearound you.

7-15. More in this guide:

7. Scalp Massages

8. Research and Knowledge

9. Journaling

10. Know your hair!

11. One Size Doesnt Fit All!

12. Dust and Trim

13. Useful Tools

14. Know your Staples

15. C.P.T.

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The purpose of this e-book is to provideyou with 15 easy and approachable tipsthat you can implement today to startseeing maximum results!

And best of all, this is FREE!!! My gift toyou all as a thank you for your continuedsupport.

Read on and enjoy!{feel"ee to share, just donot alter the book!Thanks}

xoxo,Sasha-Shae

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1. Avoiding Dry Hair

reat hair is sometimes hard to

come by in the natural world,

thanks to a culprit called

dryness. As texturedgirls, its key to

avoid dryness. Our hair simply isnt

designed to remain dry, as that causes

breakage.

Avoiding dryness is sometimes a

chore, but it doesnt have to be!

Moisturizing often ensure that your

hair isnt dry and crunchy. As well, you

dont want to play in dry hair because

that leads to breakage, and breakage

doesnt assist our mission of healthy

and growing hair. A secret many

women with longer hair know, is to

avoid combing dry natural hair! Our

hair is too fragile and the quickest way

to lose your hair is to comb it while

dry!

Maintain moisture by using a spritz of

water, aloe vera juice and some light oil

such as jojoba or olive oils. You can

choose to seal it all in with a butter or

cream of your liking. Overall, just make

sure you are keeping those tresses

moist and tangle free. No one likes a

wet head, but no one will like dealing

with tangled crunchy hair either!

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#TexturedGirlis a term coined by Sasha-Shae to refer to afro-textured hairwomen who choose to rock it natural!

Exercise regularly to keep the blood

flowing. This keeps your body limber and

your scalp well circulated with blood flow,

which is great for the follicles.

3. Diet and Exercise

Are you eating healthy? If you arent, you are

hindering your growth potential. Women with

longer hair usually eat healthy, or take vitaminsand exercise! Why? This promotes blood

circulation, gives the hair and scalp needed

nutrients and is beneficial to the body overall and

to your hair journey.

Foods great to eat include salmon, eggs, carrots, greens, beans, nuts and whole

grains get adequate amounts of Vitamins A, C, B12, Zinc, Protein, Biotin, Iron and

Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Make a commitment to eat better, do exercise and get

adequate vitamins. Your body will thank you, and youll notice your hair thrive as a

result.

2. Maintenance is Key!

A big tip is to keep it consistent andmaintain your regimen. Too often

women are busy switching it up and

trying out new things every week.

Keeping it simple and sticking to

something that works plays a big part in

seeing growth. You also can not neglect

your hair and expect it to thrive.

Maintaining a stable regimen, that is lowmanipulation often proves very

successful for us women with textured

hair. Over-maintenance can hinder your

progress, so keeping it simple is always

best!


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4. Drink Water!!

ater is such an important

factor. So many women

sleep on this simple secret!

Drinking 8 glasses a daynot only

leaves you quenched, your body also

gets enough fluid to keep your blood

flowing, keep your body regulated, and

nourish/moisturize your tresses from

the inside out! Drink your glasses and

dont sleep on this simple but beneficial

tip. {your body comprises of mostly

water, so the more you drink, the

better overall!}

5. Rest and Positivity

This is a simple secret that many

women who retain and keep their

length know! Rest and positive

thinking makes all the difference!!

Getting enough sleep at night

rejuvenates the body and allows it to

recuperate. Staying positive about life

goals and your hair journey helps you

avoid stress and unnecessary sheddingbrought on by an increase in stress.

Sleep is one of the ways the body

balances out all the activities we put it

through, and adequate rest (8 hours

each night) really leaves you relaxed,

focused and charged the next morning!

6. Seasonal Awareness

Most will notice in the winter climate,

their edges and nape areas are oftenaffected thanks to the wool jacket. This

is a great tip! Be aware of the seasons!

Summer brings fros, wash and goes and

puffs, Spring brings lots of twist and

braid outs, Fall thanks to the weather

getting colder usually begins the season

of protective styling. Keeping the hair

up and offof the shoulders and collars

of the clothing is recommended. In the

winter, this is a must! The air is way too

dry to allowing your hair to be free,updos, pinned and tucked away styles

are key. Wearing hats lined with silk/

satin helps, and keeping moisturized

tresses put away and protected will

save you from headache and tears in

the future!

W

A good scalp massage

never hurt anybody! Love

your scalp and your hair

will follow...scalp health isone of the founding

principles for healthy hair

growth!Sasha-Shae Shaw

AfroniquelyYou.com

Grabyourfavoriteoilandscentedcandle!

Thisisthetopsecrettipeveryoneoughttoknow!Aroma-therapyandagoodscalpmassageisultrabeneficialforthosewantinglonghair.Grabyourfavoriteoil,asce

ntedcandleandfindarelaxingarea.Lightyourcandle,andbegintopourtheoiltoyourfingertips.Massageyourscalpforatleast15minutes.Itrelaxesyouandkeepsyoustressfree!

ManyintheAyurvedicworldpracticethis,andtheirresults:triumphant!Treatyourselftoascalpmassagetoday,andeveryday,youllloveit!

Treat YourScalp Right

7. Scalp Massages


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TexturedGirl T ips

TexturedGirls often face the dreadedsingle strand knot! As such a key

factor in retaining length is a regularbut well planned trim. Do not overtrim (that is, trim every month) andexpect to see length. On the otherhand, not trimming often enough canreally mess you up.

Try to stick to dusting your endswhenever you notice a knot, andtrimming it every three months. Onthe plus side, if you maintain a greatregimen, youll notice your ends in tiptop shape and wont need to trim asmuch!

13. Useful Tools

Wide Tooth Comb & Fingersworks great for detangling textured

natural hair! Using your

fingers not only help

minimize damage, but

you can feel the tangle!

Butterfly clips and

Stocking Legs

great for sectioning and keeping hairaway on wash days. The stocking leg

makes a great pony puffholder!

There are many other tools that are

great for curly hair like a spray bottle

for water mixes, claw clips to section,

goody ouchless bands and so forth!

14. Staple Products

Product Junkyism is real!If youre just starting or even a

seasoned natural, avoid changing your

products every day or every week.

Figure out products {and techniques}

that works best for you, and keep them

in rotation. Too much can be

exhausting not only to you, but to your

hair too!

K.I.S.S.: Keep it simple sisters!

12.Trims&Suc

hOther Important Tips!

8. ResearchToo often people just arent doing their

research! You want

healthy long hair?

You need to know

what to use and not

to use! Avoid sulfates

as they dry your hair out, avoid

shampooing every day!! Simple research

into what is recommended for you to

gain optimal growth is necessary. So

grab a few hair books, check out blogs

including AfroniquelyYou.com and

youll be amazed what you can learn.

Youtube is also your friend!

15. C.P.T.

In this journeyconsistency, patience,

and time are key! Utilize them and

youll see tremendous growth as a

result! This journey as a TexturedGirl

will require patience to deal with our

afro-textured hair, consistency in

what we do, and time for good tlc!

It pays offas your hair will surely

grow!

10. Know your Hair!!Too often women wonder why their hair

is simply not growing when they follow

Miss Jills regimen. Truth is, you need

to know your own hair! Yes guidance

from others prove helpful, but in the

end, know your own hair.

Also, avoid falling into hair-typing

frenzy. At the end of the day, it doesnt

9. Journal Your ProgressKeeping track of what you use, the

results, what you liked and didnt like

typically benefits those wanting to retain

length. It allows you to see what works

and doesnt, how your progress measures

up against previous months and years,

and is the easiest way to let you see

visibly your hair growth over a period of

time. Grab a book, start a blog or video

channel, and document!

help you much,

so just know you

own head of hair

instead of

depending on a

specific type

sheet to tell you

xyz will work,

but then it doesnt for you!

11. One Size=Fit AllYeah following the last point. What

works for one, doesnt work for all!!

Too many women lose length

because they failed to get this. Do

what works for you!


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I hope youve enjoyed this handy e-book filled with

tips on how to maintain and retain length in your

natural hair beneficial! Enjoy being a TexturedGirl!

Love your hair and it will love you right back!

Ive been natural since 2007, and since that time Ive

learned so much about my hair. Ive had pit-falls and

triumphant successes! And I wouldnt change it at all.

Its a constant learning process, but these 15 tips are

key in my hair game. I blog to help those wanting to

care for their natural hair and maintain a fun and fablifestyle!Sasha-Shae Shaw

AfroniquelyYou.com

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ing done a second big chop in Nov 2011, here I am10 months later in Sept 2012 with my progress.

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