The LOC method is one of the best ways to keep your hair moisturised, and the wonderful thing about it is that it can work on all hair types. I’ve been doing it since I started my transition to natural hair and I can say that more often than not I don’t even need to re-moisturise between washes. The secret to this, I believe, is on the three tips I am about […]
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Detangling is such an important part of any natural or transitioning hair regimen that we spend a significant part of our washing hair routine dedicated to it. The fact is that this task can be made easier or more difficult depending on the conditioner we use. I’m sure we can all relate to having our hopes raised high only to be crushed within the first minute of trying a new miracle conditioner. However, I have come to notice […]
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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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I guess the reason you’re reading this article is because you’re looking to find new and exciting ways to grow your natural hair long. OK, maybe not searching for an exciting solution, just an effective one since we have enough excitement in our natural hair journey. Anyway, a great number of women who step into this adventure are already wishing for faster hair growth the moment they chop up their hair or start […]
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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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For me, versatility is one the main benefits of having natural hair. Going natural doesn’t necessarily mean having to abdicate straightening your hair, the great thing about it is that you don’t have to. Reaching out for the flat iron can break the monotony of twists outs, buns and braids, plus it’s a great way to check up on your hair length, especially when you experience extreme shrinkage. However, our fragile hair is […]
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Let’s face it we’ve all had bad hair days. Whether we wake up in the morning with our hair less than perfect, humidity decides to play with our hair or a good hairstyle goes wrong I know we’ve all been there and sometimes it can set the mood for the day. However, the latter does not need to happen! In order to fix a bad hair day, every curly girl should […]
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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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