Glossary
AHA’s – Alpha Hydroxy Acids – found in plants and milk products. Low concentrations acts as a water binding agent, slightly higher concentration acts as an exfoliant
Asilia [a-see-lia]: Swahili word meaning natural
Asilianess: A made up word meaning the state of being uber, natural and yummy!
Asilia Bot: Taken from Transformers – auto bot, asilia bot. Used to refer to anyone willing to try the Asilia way.
Asilia Crime: Something/someone deemed to be against the general tenets of Project Asilia and general asilianess.
Asilia Prime: Something/someone so totally fabulous the info must be shared and the word spread around.
Co-wash: Washing ones hair using conditioner to avoid the stripping caused by the harsh synthetic ingredients in most shampoos. Especially beneficial for those who intend to wash hair frequently.
EVOO: Extra Virgin Olive Oil
ORS: Organic Root Stimulator – range of hair care products.
Pre-poo: A pre shampoo treatment used that can be done with virtually anything from conditioners, to natural oils and milks. It is left on for a while, depending on personal preference. Pre poos help minimize the harsh effects of shampoos.
Project Asilia: Efforts by three twenty-something year old Kenyan women scattered around the globe to use natural hair and skin products and processes where possible, convenient and necessary.
Nyas: Short for Nyasquondos, another made up word (yes, this is something we do alot) which is a term of affection used by those who have gone through the hard times when all you want to do is give up and call it quits.
