Moisturising natural hair is always a major concern for anyone who decides to let their natural hair texture grow. If you know a little bit about curly hair you’ll understand why that is so and why we’re are always looking for the best products or hair care practices that will help retain hair moisture. But while we mainly focus on these, there are a few hair tools you can use that add […]
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If you’ve been following me here on the blog for a while or if you get my weekly newsletter you know I dye my hair with henna since I started transitioning to natural hair and frankly, I recommend it to anyone. I love it, it’s just great! However, after doing henna for curly hair for a while, I still hear a lot of people complaining about not seeing the results they want or […]
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I’ve been on my natural hair journey for 3 years now and, as many times stated on this blog, I favour natural ingredients over synthetic ones. However, over the course of my journey, I have come to realise that the debate over the use natural or synthetic ingredients for curly hair in the beauty industry is not as black and white as we may think it to be, in fact, it’s a […]
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Summer really makes us wanna wear our hair out more often, especially after a long transition full of protective styles like I had. I guess we all feel more adventurous, carefree and open to new experiences, and what feels more freeing than having the wind blowing in your hair on a warm summer day? You feel invincible and, yeah, a bit sexy too. But you gotta be careful, as good as […]
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Dear transitioner, I won’t lie to you. As you make your decision to go back to your natural curly texture, hopefully, you also make the commitment to take better care of your hair, and with this comes your search for the best possible natural hair products. You’ll quickly find that this industry is monopolised by American brands. Like me, you’ll probably drool, fantasise and daydream about putting your hands on these products […]
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The sun has made its entrance, or is about to, and whether or not you enjoy this time of the year and make the most out of it, you still need to be responsible and take care of your transitioning hair. In case you don’t know, the sun can play tricks on your hair. Yeah, its warm embrace is pretty deceptive to our hair (and skin), and you want to make […]
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Cleansing conditioners are lifesavers for all those who love to wash their hair regularly or need to do it because of exercise or work. How great is it to be able to keep your hair clean and fresh and not strip your hair of its natural protection -sebum? I’m a big supporter of a mid-week co-wash to rehydrate my curls and refresh my hairstyle, especially when the weather gets warmer. However, there are […]
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If there’s one thing I often hear people talk about is how hard it is to moisturise their natural or transitioning hair now that they’ve decided to go natural. Usually, they complain about having tried everything in the book, or that their hair is just too difficult or impossible to work with, and some I find are too damn lazy or don’t give much thought to their hair. Either way, moisturising your transitioning […]
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