Let me tell you, every time I go online to buy me some goodies from this store I feel like a kid in a toy shop. My heart pounds with excitement, my eyes get big and glow, my mouth opens into a wide smile and I make all these funny little sounds of excitement, just like a 5-year-old. Yah, it’s pretty neat to watch!! I’m talking about Sheabutter Cottage, the most […]
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Cremes, custards, puddings, parfaits, creme Brulee, whipped butter and detanglers. Phew! Did you get all that? These are just a few product names you can see printed on the label of natural hair products. While we love the array of hair products catering for African-textured hair, it can be overwhelming shopping for hair items when the time comes. How do you differentiate one from another? What do they do exactly? If […]
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This time of the year is when we generally realize that Winter is really here. The temperatures keep getting lower and the rain, snow and cold breeze become relentless on our hair. Keeping our hair moisturised is a major concern and having products that support this is a must if we are to keep our healthy hair. So, if you want suggestions of good moisturisers for your winter hair regimen keep […]
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It’s amazing how the year goes by so quickly and, suddenly, before we know it, here comes Christmas again. I wonder if you’ve done all your gift shopping and if so, did you remember to include yourself in that list? I hope so, you deserve a reward for all your efforts during your hair journey, or have you been a bad girl!?! If your case is the latter, then this is a good […]
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Honey has been used for centuries, long before sugar was introduced to us. It is one of those superfoods we should always have in our pantry as you can use it for cooking, baking, desserts, to treat a sore throat, wounds, skin conditions and much more. Additionally, honey has a few characteristics that make it a perfect resource for our natural hair care, but which one should we use? Why […]
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Due to increasing consumer knowledge of product ingredients, cleansing conditioners and shampoos with natural ingredients are the way to go to clean our hair now. Despite being a supporter of this approach, I find I need a good hair cleanser to clean my scalp and hair of all the sweat, butters and oils. Like me, there is probably a lot of people who think alike, so why not opt for sulphate free shampoos to have […]
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If you recently started your transition to natural hair there are many things you need to know and do to bump into as fewer obstacles as possible, because believe me you will bump into a few. One of the best and most important things you need to supply your hair with is moisture as its lack is quite frequently at the root of many hair problems. Here are a few product suggestions you […]
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There’s a new kid on the block and it goes by the name of Curl Memory Leave-in Conditioner. It’s part of Shea Moisture’s Professional Curl Care line that came out in April and I got my first glimpse of it through social media. Unfortunately, the fact that it’s so new means that it will take a while before we’ll be able to put our hands on it here in the UK. […]
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