"Shrinkage is a sign of healthy hair" Anna, Founder

"Le shrinkage est le signe d'un cheveu en bonne santé" Anna, Fondatrice - Colorful Black
We meet today to talk about... shrinkage.

Yes, we all know this frustration when we took our time to make a pretty hairstyle. This hairstyle which, once in contact with the elements, no longer seems quite the same..

But then what is shrinkage?
Derived from the English “shrinkage”, shrinkage simply designates the shrinkage of the hair in contact with humidity and water.

We hear a lot of people talking about
shrinkage in a negative way and yet! Know that shrinkage is a positive sign for curly and frizzy hair. Observation of the spirals reveals:

• at a glance if the frizzy or curly hair is healthy
• to the touch by stretching it; if the curl goes up after stretching it, your hair is healthy.

Know that completely reduce the shrinkage, this is possible through chemicals, and heat (straightening iron brushing) or it would denature your hair which would not go back up anymore.

However, Colorful Black offers you a few methods:
1- The wire braids: just wrap a wire around a wick, without tightening them too much.
2- The banding: we use the same method as the threads by replacing them with seamless elastics signed Colorful Black.
3- Glued braids or braid-out: after adopting this hairstyle, your hair will be stretched when you wake up
4- Appreciating our length as it is: our quest for length prevents us from appreciating the superpowers held by our hair.

Products to discover

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Bounce Curl • Slick-DENSE Define EdgeLift (for thick hair)

Bounce Curl • Slick-DENSE Define EdgeLift (for thick hair)

€34,90 EUR

Bounce Curl • Thermal Guard Weightless Leave-In

Bounce Curl • Thermal Guard Weightless Leave-In

€34,90 EUR

Bounce Curl • Ceramide Jelly (curling jelly)

Bounce Curl • Ceramide Jelly (curling jelly)

€34,90 EUR

Ecoslay • Moonshine Hair & Body Oil

Ecoslay • Moonshine Hair & Body Oil

Sale price  €24,90 EUR Regular price €25,90 EUR

Ecoslay • Orange Marmalade Flaxseed and Aloe Curl Definer

Ecoslay • Orange Marmalade Flaxseed and Aloe Curl Definer

Sale price  €24,90 EUR Regular price €25,90 EUR

Ecoslay • Ginger and Moringa Tea Rinse (tonifying rinse)

Ecoslay • Ginger and Moringa Tea Rinse (tonifying rinse)

Sale price  €24,90 EUR Regular price €25,90 EUR

Ecoslay • Peppermint Schnapps (Stimulating Shampoo)

Ecoslay • Peppermint Schnapps (Stimulating Shampoo)

Sale price  €24,90 EUR Regular price €25,90 EUR

Boucléme - Flexible Hold Hair Spray (flexible hold)

Boucléme - Flexible Hold Hair Spray (flexible hold)

Sale price  €23,99 EUR Regular price €28,99 EUR

Bouclème - Root Refresh (root refresh treatment)

Bouclème - Root Refresh (root refresh treatment)

Sale price  €25,99 EUR Regular price €29,99 EUR

Colorful Black • Essentials • Satin Scrunchie • Mini

Colorful Black • Essentials • Satin Scrunchie • Mini

€2,99 EUR

Inhairitance • Moisture Rescue (conditioner)

Inhairitance • Moisture Rescue (conditioner)

Sale price  €24,90 EUR Regular price €25,90 EUR

Miche Beauty - POLISHED Multi-Use Hair Oil

Miche Beauty - POLISHED Multi-Use Hair Oil

Sale price  €29,90 EUR Regular price €32,90 EUR

Miche Beauty • BOOST Hydrating Curl Refresher Spray

Miche Beauty • BOOST Hydrating Curl Refresher Spray

Sale price  €32,90 EUR Regular price €34,90 EUR

As I am • Curl Color BURGUNDY (curl gel / temporary hair color)

As I am • Curl Color BURGUNDY (curl gel / temporary hair color)

Sale price  €14,90 EUR Regular price €16,90 EUR

The Doux - CREAM Twist & Curl Cream

The Doux - CREAM Twist & Curl Cream

€19,90 EUR

The Doux - Fresh to Def Leave-In Curl Refresher

The Doux - Fresh to Def Leave-In Curl Refresher

€17,90 EUR