I got two words for you – Flora & Curl. If they don’t mean anything much other than their literal definition that’s okay, I wouldn’t expect them to mean much to you… yet. Flora & Curl is a UK based natural hair care brand that has recently launched (April/2017) its products into the market and asked me to make an honest product review of their natural hair care products, no strings attached. […]
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It’s very often we hear about the importance of having a moisture and protein balance in our hair regimen. Too much of either can ruin your natural hair, but so can not enough of both. Still, it can be hard to maintain this balance when it can take a trained eye to find protein free moisturising hair treatments. This can be especially tough for natural hair newbies who are not yet […]
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Protein treatments for curly hair come in “different sizes and shapes”, meaning some will have a more intense action on your hair than others and although many people stay away from them, labelling themselves as ‘protein sensitive’, they are necessary for any hair regimen as they strengthen your curly hair. Your Diet Even though much focus is given to what we apply on our curly hair and the beneficial effects a […]
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As you enter your natural hair journey, the first time you hear of finger detangling as the safest and best way to comb your curly hair, your first thought can naturally be “Ain’t nobody got time for that!“. Trust me, I’ve been there. I too was sceptical about doing it until I finally gave in and wondered “Why in the hell didn’t I start this sooner?!“. Though many naturalistas may have had […]
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Small quiz question. What is the one essential curly hair accessory our hair needs when it’s bedtime?… If you answered a satin bonnet you’re not wrong, but today I’ll be talking about the satin pillowcase. Why? Because I found The satin pillowcase you need to have to keep your curly hair healthy and moisturised for longer. I’m telling you, this “simple” item will revolutionise your natural hair care and how you sleep […]
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Christmas is that time of the year when we like to splurge a little bit on ourselves and others and buy that special gift we’ve been eyeing all year long. For many curly divas, that means buying that more expensive or special gift for their hair, for others it means finding the best holiday gifts for their natural haired friend. Either way, if you really wanna nail a present that any girl with […]
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Moisture is the keynote in the narrative of a curly girl, but I’m guessing you know that having healthy hair is not just about keeping your hair moisturised. Although it is of paramount importance, other practices are also important such as clarifying our natural hair. Clarifying, for those you are not familiar with the word, is the act of removing product residue from the hair, that over time creates build […]
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So I’ve been dipping my toes into unchartered waters lately, and today I decided to do something I don’t normally do: a product review. Why?! Because out of all the product experimentations I’ve done so far, the product I’m about to discuss was the one that caused the most impact on my hair. Have you by any chance tried Shea Moisture’s Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Leave-in Conditioner? No? Then […]
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