Meaning ❉ Hair Lipid Management refers to the considered practice of preserving and supplementing the delicate lipid layer of textured hair, particularly for Black and mixed-race strands, recognizing their unique structural nuances. ❉ This involves understanding the hair’s natural inclination towards dryness due to its coil pattern and the challenges of sebum distribution from the scalp. ❉ Thoughtful lipid application becomes a gentle, repeatable principle within a consistent care system, designed to enhance the hair’s inherent resilience and pliability. ❉ Applying knowledge of emollients and occlusives, individuals can strategically introduce external oils and butters at key points in their routine—perhaps as a pre-shampoo shield or a final sealant—to fortify the hair’s external barrier. ❉ This careful attention aids in reducing friction, minimizing breakage, and sustaining moisture retention, thereby supporting the healthy growth and appearance of coils and curls over time.
