Glossary

3 b ('thrē 'bē), adjective. stretchy curls with bounce to the ounce that doubledutch in the wind

3c ('thrē 'sē), adjective. flexible S-pattern curls that turn, twirl, and twist intoa two-step

4a (ˈfȯr ˈā), adjective. supple S-pattern coils that lean and strut their snap-back stuff

4b (ˈfȯr ˈbē), adjective. luscious Z-pattern coils that bend and flare in a zig zag pose

4c (ˈfȯr ˈsē), adjective. velvety coils with tight curves that flow, breakdance and freestyle

B aby hairs (ˈbā-bē ˈhers), noun. small hairs that can be sculpted and designed into an art piece to frame the face

Big hair (ˈbig ˈher), noun. extravagant curls and coils proudly taking up space; a halo of hair resounding; big hair don’t care; big hair big time; free and rising

C lumping (ˈkləmp iŋ), verb. when curl strands band together, hold hands and have a reunion; when a sisterhood of curls find their way back to each other

Coily (ˈkȯi(-ə)lˈē), adjective. a revolution of volume; a pirouette of S-pattern and/or Z-pattern coils; a congregation of taut coils overflowing

Community (kə-ˈmyü-nə-tē), noun. a sisterhood, a brotherhood, a siblinghood gathering at the table where all curls and coils are welcome; coil squad; curly crew; where we hold our own equity

Crown and glory (ˈkrau̇n ən(d) ˈglȯr-ē), noun. royalty renown; where the mane is the main thing; the coiff in all its majesty; curls and coils in all their splendor; dignity in every pattern

Curl Pattern (ˈkərl ˈpa-tərn), noun. where originality is the standard; where you are your own prototype; constellations of coils, curves, curls, waves and ringlets; where every follicle flourishes

Curly (ˈkər-lē), adjective. an array of ringlets; a tango of spiral and S-pattern curls; a throng of waves and crinkles

D amage (ˈda-mij), noun. when curls become vulnerable to dryness and weakness; a warning sign where unhealthy hair can be nourished back to health.

Deep condition (ˈdēp kən-ˈdi-shən), verb. to immerse one’s roots, curls, and coils in heavy or intensive conditioner; when one’s curls and coils have profound revelations

Defy Gravity (ˈgra-və-tē), verb used with object. to make your own hair rules; when coils and curls resist and stand up; when natural hair texture exists and persists in the tension

Dense (ˈden(t)s), adjective. hair that is fortified in abundance; deep in the grooves of curls and coils.

Dryness (ˈdrī nəs), noun. a curl’s cry for hydration; an invitation to give your coils the moisture they deserve; an opportunity for your natural texture to be restored and replenished.

F ine Hair (ˈfīn ˈher), noun. exquisite curls with delicate texture and thinner width; wispy, elegant coils that prance and sway to the waltz of their unique pattern.

Frizz (ˈfriz), noun. the aura of radiance that surrounds curls and coils; hair reverberation of a divine frequency; a ripple of coils and curls that begins at the crown and echoes into the wind

H air Story (ˈher ˈstȯr-ē), noun. a pattern autobiography; a texture adventure; a coil memoir; a curl narrative; a strand song; an epic for edges; a follicle legend

Healthy and hydrated (ˈhel-thē ən(d) ˈhī-ˌdrāt), adjective. where curls and coils are refreshed and thirst no more

Heavy conditioner (ˈhe-vē kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nər), noun. a creamy, luscious, invigorating boost that makes coils sing in celebration

Heritage (ˈher-ə-tij), ,noun. where we find the voice of our ancestors reminding us that our hair is our inheritance; where our curls are our tradition; where freedom is our birthright; where we celebrate our roots.

High porosity (ˈhī pə-ˈrä-sə-tē), noun. hair with wide open cuticles that consumes moisture but can quickly lose it; where indulging your hair in products that help lock in moisture will help you continue to rock your pattern

Honor (ˈä-nər,), verb. to speak to your curls the language of esteem; to bestow upon your pattern reverence and admiration; to recognize the worthiness of your roots; to return to the ceremony of caring for your curls

Hydration Shampoo (ˈhī-ˌdrā-shən sham-ˈpü), noun. where curls and coils dance in a cleansing, liquid sunshine

I ntensive Conditioner (in-ˈten(t)-siv kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nər), noun. where coils indulge in thorough and concentrated quality time

J uicy and joyful (ˈjü-sē ən(d) ˈjȯi-fəl), adjective. when curls are poppin’; when coils rejoice; succulent bliss in every PATTERN.

K inky (ˈkiŋ-kē), adjective. an elaborate mosaic of coils and curls; a spark of curl electricity

Kitchen (ˈki-chən), noun. the place at the nape of the neck where curls and coils gather to lean their elbows on the countertop and party

L eave-in conditioner (ˈlēv-ˈin kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nər), noun. moisture lotion that lingers to make itself at home with your freshly washed curls and coils; a refreshing and restorative hair pick-me-up; treat your curls, treat yourself.

Legacy (ˈle-gə-sē), noun. the gift of our history; how our curls and the texture of our hair tell the story of our people; the culture, language, and love passed down to us.

Low porosity (‘lō pə-ˈrä-sə-tē), noun. hair with tight cuticles that needs high amounts of water and moisture; where indulging your hair in plentiful water, steam and proper conditioning can help your hair live its most juicy and joyful life.

M anifesta (ˌma-nə-ˈfe-(ˌ)stō), noun. a poetic PATTERN statement of purpose; a lyrical affirmation to celebrate the legacy of our history, our hair, our beauty, and our joy.

Medium conditioner (ˈmē-dē-əm kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nər), noun. a soft, smooth, strengthening boost that makes curls dance to their own unique rhythm

N atural texture (ˈna-chə-rəl ˈteks-chər), noun. the authentic, individual, bend, curve, and angle of your hair’s shape, feel and pattern

P orosity (pə-ˈrä-sə-tē), noun. your curl pattern’s native language; how your curls want to love and be loved

R ock your pattern (ˈräk yər ˈpa-tərn), verb. the world is your hair’s runway; you are royalty and you always wear our crown; let your curls and coils shine their own sparkle

S calp Care (ˈskalp ˈker), noun. steep your scalp in gentleness; stay in touch with your skin and your roots; a healthy scalp is your foundation

Serum (ˈsir-əm), noun. a sacred space for your scalp; a mantra of meditation for your hair

Shower (ˈshau̇(-ə)r), noun. a moment of peace, a moment with yourself, a place to restore and replenish; a place to reset while you cleanse, condition and hydrate your tresses so you can emerge refreshed.

Slippage (ˈsli-pij), noun. when your hair talks slick and walks smooth

Styling (ˈstī-liŋ), noun. where our curls dance and pose, strut and play; where your coils and tight texture are always in fashion; where our hair walks a runway we built ourselves.

T ight texture (ˈtīt ˈteks-chər), noun. your curl birthright; your coil legacy; a wealth of history written in every strand

Transitioning (tran(t)-ˈsi-shən), verb. a season of growth; an opportunity to embrace the change in your curls; a hair evolution; a welcome home to your pattern.

Treatment (ˈtrēt-mənt), noun. where curls, coils, and tight textures experience the rhythms of repair and restoration; a meeting place for curls and coils to renew and rebuild

PATTERN GLOSSARY