There are many challenges when you transition to natural and one of them, once your curls start growing, is blending the two hair textures – the natural and the relaxed hair. If, like me, you have little to no curl pattern on your permed hair then wearing your hair out can look unkempt. Protective styles are the best way to transition, but having your tresses out once in a while is good too. […]
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Buns, buns, buns… Who hasn’t done them? I mean really, who hasn’t? There was a time in my life when I literally lived in this style. This is a style that can go from relaxing on the couch to party glamour. Believe me, it’s like an LBD (little black dress), it never lets you down! Tone it up or tone it down and you can look good in any situation. Now there are […]
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Are you a little mixologist in the kitchen when it comes to making your own natural hair products? Or not so much? I know the sound of D.I.Y can make some of you run to the nearest hair product supply shop, but be aware that knowing a few basic steps can be a life saver when you run out of product or even to improve the ones you already have. I don’t […]
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Building a natural hair regimen can seem like an impossible mission to do and maybe many of you just wing it. Although it needs some planning this doesn’t have to be complicated. To help you out on this task I’m gonna help you consider a few important components of it when taking care of your hair. If your transitioning journey just started it’s possible that your brain has been fed […]
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As some of you might know from reading my About Me page, I have a mild phobia when it comes to cutting my hair and just as much as I don’t like doing it I also don’t like having unhealthy hair. So, I regularly had my ends trimmed with strict instructions since some hairstylists are far too happy with a scissor in their hands. However, as my Big Chop day approaches, I am […]
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Having some hair breakage is normal as our hair is exposed to situations that are out of our control such as weather conditions. However, there are many things we can do to prevent it from escalating and becoming a serious issue. Transitioning hair is extremely fragile and needs to be handled with care now that you decided to go natural. Washing your hair can soon become the source of your woes […]
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Hurray! Today is my anniversary! Today is the day I celebrate 2 years transitioning to natural hair. I set myself this goal early on in my journey thinking that two years growing natural hair was enough time to let it reach a manageable length. At the time, this day seemed very far away, but it’s not anymore. The day is here and I should be crossing a day off my […]
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When you start transitioning to natural hair, and after you have watched a few video tutorials, you will want to buy and try all sorts of products on your hair. However, before you go off on a buying frenzy and get all sorts of hair goodies, first there are a few hair essentials you must have to make sure you start off your transition the best way possible. These items will accompany […]
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