ABC's of Natural Hair Talk

There are so many acronyms (and so much lingo) used in the natural hair community that one could easily get confused. Here's a list of some of the most often used terms:

BC - big chop
DC - deep condition

PJ - product junky

TWA - teeny weeny afro

EL - ear length

NL - neck length

SL - shoulder length

APL - arm pit length

BSL - bra strap length

MBL - mid back length

ACV - apple cider vinegar

EVOO - extra virgin olive oil

EVCO - extra virgin coconut oil

JBCO - jamaican black castor oil

KCCC - kinky curly curling custard

Cones - silicones (products containing them)

HH - hello hydration (herbal essence)

BSS - beauty supply store

Cowash - conditioner wash

No Poo - no shampoo (usually cowashes)

Slip - when conditioner helps hair glide through comb

Protective Style - style worn to protect ends of hair and preserve length

*** Just My Lingo ***

OMG - Oh Em Gee (a term you will see me use often)

Cool Beans - everything is okay (term initially used by my friend, Kristen, but has rapidly spread to anyone I talk to)
WTF - Dubyah Tee Eff (I don't curse)

IMO/ IMHO - in my opinion/ in my honest opinion

YT - YouTube

Feel free to add any terms I have not covered!