If you haven’t been living under a rock, I’m sure that you’ve heard of Box Braids. They are the long, flowing braids that just about everyone is living for right now. A Little About Box Braids Traditional Box Braids are created by attaching extension hair (kanekalon, toyokalon, yaki) to your natural hair and braiding it…
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Perfecting the art of the wash n’ go can be difficult. While the name of this style suggests that you can just wash your hair and go, there is much more involved. You need to detangle your hair, add your products, dry your hair, and in some instances, pick/fluff your hair out later for volume.…
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The LOC method, coined by Rochelle Graham, has been around for several years and is one of the most widely known techniques for moisture retention in the natural hair community. I used this method for several months when my hair was suffering from dryness due to color damage. My hair’s porosity had become very high…
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Have you been blessed with fine natural hair? If so, you may already know some of the trials and tribulations that come along with this hair type. I happen to have fine curls and I wrestled with them for years before finally making peace with them. Fine natural hair needs special care since it is…
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For all of us who have naturally curly hair, shrinkage is an inevitable part of our natural hair journey. Some don’t mind shrinkage, while many of us LOATHE it entirely. If you had asked me how I felt about shrinkage at the start of my natural hair journey, I would have told you that I…
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Think about everything that you do to your hair on a regular basis. Between washing, blow-drying, straightening, detangling (and more), your hair can take a serious beating. You may be thinking “How can I improve my hair texture?” Well, I will be answering this question with 7 easy ways to unlock your best hair texture.…
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Dry hair is a pain in the neck for most with natural hair, and many of the shampoos on the market further dry out the hair. Over the years, I have tried various shampoos that were supposed to be moisturizing, and I was disappointed time and time again! I was determined to find a shampoo…
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So, your natural hair is thinning and you are looking for some way to stop it and regrow your hair. You are not alone. I have dealt with thinning hair on a couple of occasions (due to postpartum shedding) and was DEVASTATED. When your natural hair is thinning, you not only deal with the physical…
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Detangling natural hair can be a PAIN! Loads of us naturals regularly struggle on this step. It’s understandable because hair strands, especially in the case of very curly natural hair, tend to marry surrounding strands, creating a MESS of tangles. In an attempt to take the pain out of detangling, I am going to tell…
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At the start of my natural hair journey, I was extremely fascinated with my hair type (or curl pattern). I was excited to find out how my hair compared to other curl patterns. Based on the most widespread curl-typing system out there, which was developed by Andre Walker, I have type 3C/4A curls. But is…
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I am a self-proclaimed product junkie and natural hair enthusiast looking to help you progress smoothly through your natural hair journey.
Here, you’ll find tips, tricks, product reviews, and more to help you tailor your hair care routine to your unique hair!
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