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Maintaining Hair Care Routines While Social Distancing
Times are changing, and for some of us, that means we may be safe inside for the foreseeable future. While many of us are trying to learn a new skill, start a business,…
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Consistency Is Key
If you’re like me, then you enjoy a little instant gratification. This reality is why I love shopping sprees (budget-friendly, of course) and popcorn. The concept of instant gratification is excellent in the…
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The Pits: Helpful Tips for Transitioning to Natural Deodorant
Nowadays, there are several options for odor prevention. The rise of awareness concerning ingredients in your products has created an avenue for “natural” and “organic” alternatives to just about everything, to be created.…
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What Does pH Mean To Curly Hair?
pH, I’m sure we’ve all heard the term, but do you know what it is or how it affects the healthy state of your hair. When was the last time you picked up…
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Why I Stopped Using Heavy Oils and Butters
As tightly coiled naturals, one of the biggest complaints that you’ll usually hear is that our hair is dry. The nature of our tightly coiled strands can create some challenges where hydration is…
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Why I Stopped Co-washing My Hair
People are sometimes surprised when they find out what I don’t do to my hair. The common belief in the natural hair community is that there are certain holy grail steps that we…
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Alcohols in Hair Care: Friend or Foe?
Intentional hair care is always the goal when it comes to selecting products and incorporating practices that will help your hair flourish. We’ve all read products labels and looked for key words when…
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Shedding vs. Hair Loss: Things to Consider
Hair loss, shedding, and thinning of the hair can be a big deal. For most of us, the idea of losing precious strands often puts us on edge. For those who carry the…
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Silicones and Natural Hair Care: What You Need to Know
The presence of product build-up can either make or break your hair style. I’ve talked at length about heavy oils and butters and how they can affect hydration levels and the overall health…
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Let’s Be Real: Setting Realistic Expectations for Your Natural Hair
This is our moment of clarity, a lot of our frustrations about our hair stems from the fact that we are basing our expectations off of someone else’s reality and not our own.…
