Abbreviations And Terminology I Commonly Use

I thought it was about time to make a list of some abbreviations that I either use, or want to use but don't, because I fear that readers who don't frequent long hair message boards won't understand. There is also some terminology that I use that may not be understood unless I explain in every blog entry.

Here is a list of my abbreviations.

• ACV-apple cider vinegar--I use a diluted solution of ACV and water as a final rinse usually after washing my hair
• APL--armpit length hair
• BBB--boar bristle brush--a hairbrush with natural bristles, which helps distribute the hair's oils more evenly and is generally gentler than a brush with nylon or other plastic bristles.
• BSL--bra-strap length hair
• CBL--collarbone length hair
• CO--Conditioner Only--a method of washing hair using only conditioner, but no shampoo; this is the method I use
• CWC-Condition, wash, condition method of washing one's hair
• DT--deep treatment; it could be a deep moisture treatment, a deep oiling, or a deep protein treatment; I usually specify
• EO--essential oils such as lavender oil, which I often use to add a pleasant scent to conditioning mixtures I make, or to my mister bottle of distilled water, that I often use to dampen my hair.
• EVOO--extra virgin olive oil
• JO--jojoba oil
• LHC--The Long Hair Community--the primary hair care forum that I frequent
• LHL--The Long Hair Loom--another wonderful community for people interested in growing long hair
• S&C--shampoo and condition
• S&D--"search and destroy" method of cutting out split ends
• TBL--tailbone length hair
• TLHC--another acronym for The Long Hair Community
• WL--waist length hair

Terminology I use about hair

• Baby Hairs--shorter, finer hairs found around the hairline. Usually these hairs have a short terminal length, but occasionally they are caused by breakage
• Canopy hair--The hair that grows on top centre of the head and forms the "roof" of your hair if you wear it down; it is the hair most exposed to the elements and can be more fragile than the rest of the hair
• Cones--shampoos, conditioners or serums that contain some form of silcone such as dimethicone
• Halo Hair--new hairs are growing in all the time, and so we always have hairs of varying lengths on our head; sometimes the shorter ones fly around in the air creating a halo effect
• Hemline-the bottom edge of one's hair; in my case I trim my hair into a gentle u-shaped hemline
• Terminal Length--the length at which any hair naturally stops growing and falls out

That's the list for now. I'll add to it if I think of any others that I have forgotten or haven't yet used. Please ask if there is a term or abbreviation that I use that isn't on this list.

On another note, it's a lovely day here, and I hope it is wherever you may be. Wishing everyone a lovely weekend.

Much love to all. 'Til tomorrow, my friends.

xo