The most common complaint that I hear about natural hair is that it is expensive to maintain, and I understand why. People are not aware of the multitude of cheap natural hair care products on the market, many of which work just as well as the expensive products. Being that I have tried a ridiculous…
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It’s important every so often to get back to the basics, and many of us natural haired folks are doing just that. Using good ole’ honey as a part of your natural hair routine has many benefits that you wouldn’t know about without digging to find information. Well, I have done the research! In this…
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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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Many naturals think that the ultimate key to getting long hair is to try to speed up the rate at which hair grows. No, ma’am, no sir. This is not the key to get longer hair, because many factors that are related to hair growth (like genetics and hormones) are, to a considerable extent, out…
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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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Henna is a powder made from the foliage of the Henna tree, called Lawsonia inermis. It is often combined with essential oils, apple cider vinegar, black tea, water, coconut oil, and more to make a paste to apply to the hair. Henna is also used for temporary tattoos, it’s useful for its antibacterial properties and…
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Are your edges suffering? If so, you are not alone. Way too many of us are missing some or all of our edges. Luckily, it’s an issue that can be remedied by making some simple changes. This post will cover how to grow back edges without having to buy some extremely expensive miracle serum or…
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While we naturals love our curls, coils, and kinks, every now and again, we like to switch it up. Many of us do not go the sleek and sexy route because we think that straightening our natural hair automatically means that it will be heat damaged. Luckily, this is not true. It’s just that when…
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I am a veteran 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 tailor your hair care routine to your unique hair!
