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This has been a very popular on-going topic on youtube. Let's take a closer look at the differences between hair styles: A perm is also called a relaxer because it chemically relaxes the natural curls of your hair. There is a lye version and a no-lye version. The lye version is was developed before the no-lye version and is chemically more damaging than the no-lye version. Perms, or relaxers, change the structure of the hair shaft. This process is permanent but must be reapplied to the new growth of the hair at the roots (called virgin hair) to continue with the straightened look. This process is called "touch ups" because it is not necessary to perm all the hair but just the virgin hair. Source: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_perm Perms are perms and relaxers are relaxers. Relaxers contain hydroxides--either lye or guanidine hydroxide. Perms contain ammonia compounds. The reason for the difference is the kind of hair it's going on. Ethnic hair requires a much greater assault on it to make it change chemically than Caucasian hair does, because it's thicker and coarser. If you were to put permanent wave solution on ethnic hair, the hair wouldn't respond very much. Put relaxer on caucasian hair and it might dissolve. Answer "Perm" is short for "permanent wave". A chemical that softens the outer layer of the hair is applied, then the hair is wound around rods or rollers. Depending on the size of the rollers the result may either be curlier or straighter hair. After the hair has set on the rollers for a while, a neutralizing solution is used to stop the process. Perming damages hair, and it takes a while for the cuticle (outer layer) to recover, so be careful with freshly permed hair. (Don't use dyes, go swimming in chlorinated water, etc., for a few days afterwards.) Source: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_perm Tips for natural hair care What are the hair care basics? You should picture your hair as a collection of fine fibers.  You should treat it as gently as you would a fine washable silk blouse.  The better you treat your hair, the easier it will be to grow and the better it will look. African hair will tend to be dryer and more prone to breakage because the structure makes it more difficult for the oils to work their way from the scalp to the ends of the hair.  If you relax your hair, you've weakened the hair and reduced the ability for the scalp to naturally oil it. The points where the hair curls and twists are also points where the hair tends to break.  The more of these points (as in African hair), the more the hair is prone to breakage.   Also, because our hair is kinky, it tends to tangle more and pulling these tangles out can cause breakage. Either section the hair and plait it, tie it back or wrap it up using a scarf before going to bed, this will reduce the number of tangles you have to comb out the next morning, reducing the chances of breaking your hair.  Sleep with a satin scarf or sleep cap on your head or with a satin pillow case.  This helps avoid split ends caused by the rubbing of your hair against a "rough" cotton pillow case.  It also avoids moisture being wicked out of your hair into your cotton pillow case. Wash your hair no more often than every week to week and a half.  More than that can dry it out. Comb your hair out while you're conditioning it to remove the tangles while it's wet and relatively slick. Oil your scalp on a regular basis with a good natural oil like shea butter.  A daily moisturizer is not a bad idea. Do a deep conditioner or hot oil treatment once a month. Massage your scalp on a regular basis to promote circulation and oil production. Avoid overuse of products with mineral oil or petroleum.  They tend to block the pores and are not readily absorbed.  If your mother used Vaseline® on your hair, stop. If you exercise and sweat, rinse the salt out of your hair even if you don't wash it.  Condition it afterwards with a daily leave-in conditioner. Always use a leave-in conditioner after washing your hair. Put as little heat as possible on your hair.  Heat, especially combined with perms is very damaging to hair. Avoid alcohol based products unless you have a need for a water-free shampoo to cleanse your scalp (for example while you're waiting for your locks to lock). Remember that water (moisture) is your friend and get  plenty- inside and out.  If you used to press your hair or blow it out and learned to fear water on your hair because it would draw up, you need to get over this.  Spritzing a little water on your hair every day is a good idea.  Get a spray bottle and just spray it just a little. Eat a proper diet.  Vitamins and protein are essential for proper hair growth. We have nutritional supplements specifically designed for hair and skin health.  Hair Growth Supplements Find a style that works with your natural hair type and growth pattern.  The less you work against your hair, the less stressed it will be. Do not relax your hair until it is bone straight.  This is just asking for trouble.  Why relax your hair until it has absolutely no body or curl and then put heat on it to try to get that curl back?   Some tools you should have in your kit A good shampoo: They will be more expensive. But, they'll use more gentle cleansers and be more concentrated. You may find they save you money in the long run. And, your hair will definitely show the difference. We offer several. A good acidifier (a conditioner with a low pH): Acidifying the hair adds shine and detangles. A good hot oil treatment or deep conditioner: It is an all natural based shea butter treatment. Apply the conditioner or hot oil treatment to the hair and scalp, cover with a plastic cap and sit under a dryer for 15-20 minutes. Alternatively, you can wrap your head in a towel.  Then wash the hair thoroughly. This is very important for dry brittle hair.We have several here: Hair Repair Products A good leave in conditioner or daily moisturizer:  This is what you'll put on your hair after you've thoroughly cleaned it to continue to provide oil and moisture. A comb for your hair type.  Don't try to drag one of those skinny toothed combs through your natural kinky or curly hair.  You'll just end up pulling it out and breaking it off. A good boar bristle brush (use sparingly though) A spray bottle to mist your hair A scarf, cap, or wrap to wear on your head at night- or a satin pillow case (well, two) Source: http://www.treasuredlocks.com/blhacafa.html Recommended products Taliah Waajid-http://www.naturalhair.org/ Curls-http://www.curls.biz/ (Multi-ethic women and girls) Komaza Care- http://www.komazacare.com/ Treasured Locks-http://www.treasuredlocks.com/ Organic Root Stimulator-http://ors.railsplayground.net/ Motions-http://www.motionshair.com/ Background music 1.)Invisible Walls by Revolution Void-http://www.revolutionvoid.com/ 2.)Bullet in the Gun by Speedsound- http://www.myspace.com/speedsound 3.)Unexpected Little Happenings by UltraCat-http://www.ultracatmusic.com/ 4.)Agent Entropique by humeka-http://www.last.fm/music/humeka 5.)Epilogue Of Rage by DJ Fire-Black-http://www.myspace.com/djfireblack37 6.)Fractal by Speedsound-http://www.myspace.com/speedsound Picture Sources: http://www.eonhair.com/images/SG-MW-short-ItalianPerm3pcs2.jpg http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4886577/155890-main_Full.jpg

Opening theme: Overground by Mude Website:http://www.mude.dk/ Today’s topic: Singer-songwriter Jay Sean Jay Sean- All or Nothing Kamaljit Singh Jhooti (Punjabi: ਕਮਲਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਝੁੱਟੀ; born 26 March 1981),[1][2] better known by his stage name Jay Sean, is a British singer-songwriter, rapper, beatboxer and record producer. He was initially signed to Virgin Records and later founded his own independent label, Jayded Records. His early hits in Europe included "Dance with You", "Eyes On You", "Stolen", "Ride It" and "Tonight". In Asia, he is best known for the hits "One Night" and "Maybe". He has released two albums, Me Against Myself (2004), which sold more than two million copies in India,[3] and My Own Way (2008), which topped the UK R&B Chart. He is currently signed to Cash Money Records for his North American releases. His American debut single "Down" topped the Billboard Hot 100, making him the first solo artist of Asian origin and first UK urban act to top the Hot 100.[4] The single sold two million copies in the United States,[5] making him the most successful male UK urban artist in US chart history,[6] as well as the most successful British male artist in the US since Elton John in 1997.[7] His next single, "Do You Remember", has debuted at #27 in the Hot 100.[8] Both songs will be featured in his third album, All or Nothing (2009), which will be his debut album in North America. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Sean Hot Tracks(Recommedend tracks) 1.)Do you 2.)Down 3.)Ride It 4.)Lights Off 5.)If I Ain’t Got You 6.)Down (Candle Light Remix) Official site: www.jaysean.com E-mail: [email protected] Websites: diversityandacceptance.wordpress.com www.urbangeek08.wordpress.com Photo Source: http://milkand2sugars.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/jay-sean-431x500.jpg Remember to stay classy and don’t be trashy.