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eyh revelations

A Hair Beauty Blog by Brandi C. Harmon

Welcome to EYH Revelations—our hair care think tank disguised as a blog. This ain’t your average beauty column. We’re breaking down real issues, trends, and truths about Black hair with receipts: researched commentary, science-backed facts, video evidence, and lived experience. From scalp struggles to silk press survival rates, we study it so you don’t have to.

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“What Is Hair, Really?

  • 10 hours ago
  • 2 min read

— An EYH Revelation


Let’s get into it, y’all.

Hair. Not just the stuff on your head, but the drama, the glory, the journey.

If you’re a Black woman, you already know—our hair don’t just grow, it testifies.


First Things First: What Is Hair?

On a science-y level, hair is made of keratin, a protein produced in the hair follicle. That lil’ follicle is rooted in the dermis (a.k.a. scalp meat), and it pushes out the strand like a lil’ protein noodle.

But on a real-life Black girl level?Hair is:

  • A statement

  • A struggle

  • A source of pride

  • And sometimes a full-time job 😩


How Does Hair Grow?

Hair grows in phases (and yes, sometimes it feels like ours be stuck on “pause”). Here’s the breakdown:

  1. Anagen – the growth phase (we love her)

  2. Catagen – the transition phase (short, but important)

  3. Telogen – the resting/shedding phase (a.k.a. “why is there hair in my bonnet?”)

  4. Exogen – the part where hair falls out (normal, but still rude)




The average person grows about half an inch per month. But how fast it grows, how thick it gets, and how long it stays attached all depends on things like genetics, hormones, stress, health, and how you care for it.


Yes, that means your ponytail ain’t short just because your grandma said you was tender-headed. It might be your iron levels. Or the stress from your job. Or that silk press you keep stretching for 3 weeks too long. 👀


We will dive deeper into this on another post....


So… Why Is Black Hair So Unique?


Because God took His time on us, that’s why.

Black hair has structure. Coils, curls, kinks—it’s strong, it’s delicate, and it’s versatile AF. But that also means it needs a different kind of care.





We got:

Tighter curl patterns

Naturally less sebum (scalp oil)

More shrinkage (don’t let it fool you—that puff got inches)

And a tendency to break if it’s dry, pulled too tight, or just not treated with love

It’s not hard to grow—it’s just hard to grow if you don’t know what it needs.


What Hair Means to Black Women

For us? Hair ain’t just hair. It’s:

Culture

Resistance

Identity

Expression

A coping mechanism

A love language

A form of art

A way to connect with our mamas, our grandmas, our daughters, our sisters in the salon chair


We’ve had to fight to wear it natural, fight to not be judged by it, and STILL show up with it slayed. Whether it’s box braids, a blowout, a wash-n-go, or that good ol’ “mom bun”—our hair tells the story before we even speak.


Final Word from Your Favorite Hair Homegirl

When I say Expand Your Hairizons, I’m not just talking about looks—I’m talking about learning, unlearning, and loving your hair in every stage it shows up in.


So now that you know what hair really is and why Black women’s hair is such a powerful thing… go oil that scalp. Drink some water. And stop blaming shrinkage—she’s just shy. 💁🏾‍♀️

 
 
 

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